Why Revolvers Make Better Carry Guns

[@dewell1993]

Revolvers are a must in my eyes. That's why I got one. They will almost never jam and its easier to clean than semi autos. Of course the downfall is the slower rate of fire, low capacity and time it takes to reload. But above all revolvers are beautiful guns, easier to use and have a historical meaning.

[@glenmo1]

Check out the zeta 6 circular speed strips.. they load all six ( or 5 ) into the cylinder at the same time like a speed loader but much lighter and less bulk..

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Slower rate of fire. You can't miss the target fast enough. Hahaha

[@Just1American1966]

I can't think of a self-defense scenario that would require one expend their ammunition faster than is capable with a revolver.

[@PatriotSteve]

@@Just1American1966 The kid who brought down the mall shooter a few months ago hit the lunatic eight times.

[@Just1American1966]

@@PatriotSteve True, but that is because of his rate of fire (which likely still wasn't faster than is capable with a revolver.) It is not clear if all eight hits were required to effect the stop. It's not like he fired one shot at a time while pausing to evaluate after each one. Many corpses have absorbed more bullets before having time to fall. ;-)

[@johnstockton8138]

Semi autos are really for extended shootouts. High capacity with fast reload ability. Revolver with its 357 mag rounds is designed to accurately end the fight as soon as possible.

[@DC632A]

.357 magnum the most versatile round ever made. Zero debate. Plus revolvers are just plain sexier.

[@oreomoon1998]

9mm is by far the most versatile round...

[@rippertrain]

Oreo1298PvP by versitile he meant you can shoot 38 38 special 357 mag. all loaded how you want. 9mm is 9mm 124 or 147. 9mm is the least versitile in all honesty

[@LeadPoison556]

+Oreo1298PvP 9mm is a great round, but it's true that the 357 mag is by far more versatile.

[@lifewithdevin425]

Carpe Diem I own a gp100 and a glock 19. If I had too get in a gunfight. I'd rather grab my glock. Well id rather grab my AR but nobody walks around with an AR

[@DC632A]

Oreo1298PvP try taking a deer from a tree stand with a 9mm lol. I like the 9 but it can't do everything the 357 can do. Can't cheat Physics and ballistics don't lie

[@MagnumPI4]

I conceal carry a Desert Eagle. I carry it in the 12 o'clock position. It keeps me safe and makes me look like I'm hung like a snuffaluffugs.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Police: what is that in your pants? This is a gun free zone. You: I see you’re interested. I like a man in uniform. Give me your number and find out. Police: that is not what I meant..... You: I see, I spotted a homophobe. I don’t want your phone number! I want your badge number! Police: You are free to go.

[@jazzdude904]

Hahaha chess not checkers

[@fppro1679]

You just think you conceal the desert eagle....

[@fppro1679]

@gothael1 God, no kidding.

[@muskyfreak88maddlures8]

I get the visual. Lol I dont want to but I get it! Hahahhahhahahhaha TMI

[@timsmith8277]

I always carried revolver, a .22 Mag, small, light weight, very little recoil but will do damage if need be. Bigger is not always better.

[@TheOldGord]

Tim Smith 👍🏻 Accuracy is king.

[@timsmith8277]

@@TheOldGord Gun battle are usually up close and personal, I'd go the the gun range and shot at plastic coke bottles at 25 feet, always managed to hit them and if I had to get in a gun battle I'd aiim for the crotch area, most pain and you don't have to be 100% accurate or the head, shoot them in the chest they can still nail you. If someone is stupid enough to pull a gun, screw them, they get what they deserve, I used to love to shoot, 400 yards at a thing the size of a dime, with my .223 but health reasons stop me from doing that any more. But it is what it is,

[@shaneturnes6458]

I don't care how tough you are, a .22 mag to the groin or head is stopping you. The ability of having little to no recoil and up to 8 well placed shots makes the .22 mag a very good self defense round. Practice with it and hope to never have to actually use it. That is what I preach to my family, regardless their preference of hand gun.

[@nic-hol-assgrain6574]

22 mags are super loud and will disorient you in close quarters and your ears will hate you for a week or so

[@arrlmember]

@@shaneturnes6458 - Rimfire .22 ammo is a bit pricey. You can get better results with .38 Special handloads.

[@Kevin_Ho70]

Totally agree and so do 2 other CCW Brothers of mine. We used to carry semiauto subcompact pistols but all of us switched to revolvers for their comfort, compactness and reliability! We also carry speed strip reloads too. Never looking back for best CCW EDC!

[@netravler1]

Revolver guy here. Colt King Cobra 3" Power when I need it in the woods, and easy to carry in "town". Best choice for civilians.

[@righttohavebeararms.4300]

I just really prefer simplicity. I live in southern Indiana where getting in a straight up gun fight is highly unlikely. A one and done shot if needed is the most likely to happen, and I personally enjoy the feel of the smith and Wesson bodyguard 38 special more than anything else I’ve held. Just fits right even though I have large hands.

[@haveswordwilltravel]

I love revolvers. Watching this video made me feel like less of a dinosaur.

[@Chief2Moon]

Sven Helgrim I've got both revolvers&semi autos, I like each but revolvers work in ways&places that semi autos may not.(pockets for example)

[@arrlmember]

@@Chief2Moon - If you fire an autoloader while it is still in your pocket, the brass case that it will attempt to throw away will certainly jam things up.

[@billstewart2425]

Wheel guns have been around for so long because they work 💥💥

[@joerobo682]

Back in my law enforcement days (back in the stone age when we all carried revolvers) I found the cylinder always kinda stuck in my side when carried concealed. That said, the one time I had to use it in a defense situation it worked just fine. It was the issued Ruger security six.

[@floridamusings5244]

Joe Robo love both the speed six and security six, but they are “hefty” to carry especially in warm weather attire. I carry a Beretta .25 , it is extremely reliable, accurate and excellent at concealment.

[@arrlmember]

Many years ago I used to work with a fellow that was a reserve police officer. He told me that his department REQUIRED that the only sidearms allowed were .357 Mag, and ONLY made by Smith or Colt. I wonder how much training those guys got.

[@travissmith2211]

Also, a revolver pistol whips a bad guy more effectively than a semi auto.

[@JohnCBarsoom]

Travis Smith Tell that to my CZ SP01...

[@georgejohnsmith]

+AC 97 We prefer the revolver for that purpose here in Laramie.

[@oregonoutback7779]

That's the best part of my Colt Walker Dragoon. Four plus pounds of anvil up the side of someone's head. Plus, being able to create your own smoke screen to evade and find sufficient cover for the 20 minuets it takes to reload the thing. Concealed carry is a bitch tho.

[@lesbiansaregoodandch]

Travis Smith actually that's not true. You can damage the cylinder pretty easily when you're smashing it on someone's face. A retired cop I work with hit a guy in the head with his revolver and his cylinder poped right off.

[@georgejohnsmith]

+lesbiansaregoodandch. He was kidding. Anyway, what is the "ch" at the end of your name?

[@philboom9136]

I actually never thought I would be a revolver guy but after listening to this man for 3 years now, I bought a S&W mod19 and i love it. Never going back to carry a semi auto. Also everybody my age (25) think im stupid which makes me feel good lol

[@fredfour0]

What's the real difference for you

[@philboom9136]

@@fredfour0 actually comfort and precision. The only semi Auto i shoot better is my Kimber 1911 but my revolver is alot easier to carry. The shape of the revolver fits perfectly on a hip. (Hard to explain)

[@MrTrevers99]

I'm 21, I was talking to a 30 year old guy at work and I brought up the fact that I was looking at getting a S&W 442 for conceal carry in the summer time for wearing with a Tshit and just easier conceal ability than my Full size M&P 2.0, and he goes off on saying how it's just a novelty gun and that 5 rounds isn't enough and how 38 special isn't a good round and he only carrys his glock that carries 17+1 and bla bla bla. That's when I started to realize that he's either never done actually research or he's just a semiauto/glock fan boy and can't justify carrying anything else. Same guy who also said 1911 is also just a range toy with no actual use 🤔 in short people will always give you shit no matter what you carry, Carry what works for you and what you can shoot. At the end of the day it's better than nothing

[@fredfour0]

@@MrTrevers99 a pointy stick is better than nothing too but I'm sure you won't take anyone promoting a pointy stick edc seriously. Last week there was a retired firefighter that fought off 3 would-be car jackers with a 5 shot revolver. Guess who got shot. None of the bad guys. If you did any of that research you mentioned you'd realise you're putting yourself at an unnecessary disadvantage.

[@MrTrevers99]

@@fredfour0 When you have 3 attackers your already at a major disadvantage especially when your in a car. And who ever said I don't have a full size car gun for when I'm traveling and other scenarios? You don't wear shorts in a blizzard, but you would in the summer time. When your in a tank top and basketball shorts you cant carry a full size gun easily, that's when the little revolver would be a great substitute. I never said it would be a main EDC, but when I'm just fishing on a dock, out on the lake, walking in the park in broad day light I don't see the need to carry a 15-17 round capacity firearm. It just doesn't seem practical. I want a firearm that I want to carry, can carry easily, and can carry wearing anything. I wouldn't go into the sketchy part of town with a 5 shot revolver, but if I was going for a stroll on the beach then I would. There is a time and place for everything.

[@kenyonworthenii7389]

I wish I could find a woman who loved me as much as you love Chiappa Rhinos.....

[@Apoteoza]

as if in the ass?

[@connorpettit4894]

Kenyon Worthen II but I love you, Kenyon

[@jeffreymliss]

Forget the woman. Get a Rhino.

[@mattiasfrannek4980]

Jeff Li

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

Fuck a Chiappa get a woman as big as a rhino Wat

[@AlanTheBest97]

Just this week my Ruger LCR saved my life probably, I got jumped at a terrible spot, when I realised 2 guys had me with a gun in my face, luckly I immediately reacted, fired all my bullets from inside my pocket and ran like hell, I know I got one at least. Police came straight away, I'm still going to wait and see the legal repercussions of this, but now thinking about it I'm glad I chose a tiny snuby. Because if I had a compact semi auto it would probably have failed or I would not be fast enough to draw it, the guy would probably search me for anything and then find it and possibly shoot me. I swear he was with the gun pointed to my face and yet I think he did not realise I had a gun even as I was shooting, he just stood there and took it, definitely this kind of thing will catch even the most violent people off guard because you can hide so much from them.

[@janmale7767]

Harrowing experience!, hope you are OK buddy, yes the J- frame snubby is just so intuitive to hide and use, they don't know it is there and don't see it coming! Good for you ,if they stuck a gun in your face you should not have negative legal issues! 💪👍

[@lorneholtzclaw4505]

I work part time selling guns and ammo after doing it for a year I’ve bought 4 handguns and one is a revolver. Have not had a revolver since 1990 bought it as all the polymer pistols are starting to look the same, so now I’m falling in love with them all over again.

[@MrDrewfig70]

DAMN now I need to go buy a revolver

[@jamesramsey1202]

My favorite reason I love a revolver especially a 357 is the ability to fire 38 Special as well so 1 gun can fire 2 types of ammo. Plus firing 38 Special out of a 357 is good for fun at range and practice

[@arrlmember]

When I was a kid, I was taught to never fire a .22 Short in a LR chamber. Later on, after I bought my .44 Magnum, the recoil taught me that I needed to learn how to handload. So now I use only Magnum brass in magnum chambers and Special brass in special chambers. Handloads are so much more practical, as well as less expensive.

[@ktgiffin8147]

.38 S&W, .38 Short Colt and .38 Long Colt as well.

[@anderwmarcell9503]

Revolvers have been my choice of carry since the 1980s. Generally a .38 Is all I ever needed. I do carry a Single Action Colt in .45 when I go camping or woods walking. YM I totally agree with your position.

[@ad636051]

Two more advantages 1 you can never have a limp wrist malfunction with a revolver, 2 you don't risk having hot brass shells ejected into your eyes/face when using in a self defense situation.

[@mytmousemalibu]

I like both actually. I shoot either quite well too. Another, and often overlooked advantage to revo's is that for close quarters or contact fighting, you can jamb a revolver into your opponent and still fire. With a semi auto, you chance taking the slide out of battery and disabling the gun.

[@samuelleahy4780]

I think we all know that the best carry gun is..... the one you ACTUALLY carry everyday.

[@user-zv2eu1vj4l]

“I think we all know that the best carry gun is..... the one you ACTUALLY carry everyday.” I AGREE with this adage 100% as long as that’s ALL that is done WITH that gun: CARRYing it. I know at least a few individuals that only CARRY a tiny .22 revolver and others that only CARRY a tiny .32 ACP pistol (Seecamp). Each of these people are extremely satisfied that they are able to CARRY their handgun very efficiently and with very minimal inconvenience regardless of climate, attire, or circumstance. They’re very proud of that ability. They practice discharging their weapon in a static range session at least 2- 3 times annually. They choose quality, factory-made ammunition by major makers. Each of these people UNDERSTAND that their chosen firearm will NOT be the best at stopping the aggression of someone INTENT on doing them egregious bodily harm, BUT the notion of having it to easily CARRY gives them some modicum of confidence that they can protect themselves should a stern look and a shout fail to do so. I envy them that they have achieved a platitude in life and society that allows them to believe that the harsh realities do not, directly, affect them so that they can feel comfortable with a product to CARRY as a self-defense device that is the equivalent of an ornamental conversation piece.

[@ricardovchicago]

The only reason I carry wheel is because I don't leave Evidance behind, cleaner, and best for on body shots

[@ricardovchicago]

I grew up learning from Pablo Escobar people the used two types of weapons wheels and uzi

[@ayzoid9980]

Ever watch CSI they don’t need shell casings they will get ur ass from leg hair follicles that come out ur pants when you walk

[@bassai2010]

I couldn't agree more! You could also add that a J or even a K frame revolver is far superior for gun retention. There is very little for the attacker to get a hold of. Legendary police gunfighter, the late Jim Cirillo always used a revolver on the stakeout squad. Another advantage; the .38/.357 can handle a large number of different calibers. This includes the +P's, +P+'s, etc. You don't need to polish the feed ramp to accept hollow points, either.

[@fppro1679]

In the '60s the Air Force went from 45 automatics to 38 Smith & Wesson's or colts. The reasoning was you didn't have to practice as much, they had fewer self-inflicted wounds, etc. I always recommend a revolver for a first pistol because you can always look at a revolver and pretty much know its state whereas an auto may have one in the chamber and some autos may be cocked and ready to go. Auto pistols you have to train with to be proficient and you have to train to clear them if they have a misfire during a fight All you do with a revolver is just pull the trigger again.

[@marksmith9350]

I recently switched over to a 3" 686+ for one very important reason. Both my semi-autos kept feed jamming and stove piping the last time I took them to the range. Good thing I found it out there and not in a critical defense situation. My EDC was a para-ordnance C6 with a 6 round magazine. This constantly stove pipes and feed jams. The one that really surprised me was my at home defensive gun Beretta 92 Brigadeer. I have owned this gun for 20 years and never, ever had an issue with it until just recently. Every magazine I loaded (I have 3-15 round magazines) kept feed jamming on me. This was a real eye opener for me. Until I can find out what's going on with these two guns I put my 629-6" back in the house quick access safe and bought the 3" 686+ for my EDC. I will probably stick with the 686 for EDC. Feel a lot more assurance in its reliability. I am also thinking about having the 686 milled down for "Moon Clip" reloads instead of the slower standard speed loaders.

[@GlockDoc4All]

Nothing says love like a 686plus!!, Carry everyday!!

[@johnyracercat]

how do you carry it?

[@Ed-ig7fj]

Dang if that isn't what I carry out at the farm. Bears, poachers, etc.

[@sheltonlewis3128]

What holster do you use?

[@620john620]

My edc is 686+, with a 642 for bug

[@jdacosta443]

My favorite gun, I have two of them

[@DanTheWolfman]

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[@wesleydaub8002]

I don't see how a Revolver is obsolete when people still carry knives, clubs, and baseball bats as weapons. I think that all of us could agree that a good Smith &Wesson, Ruger, or Colt would be a superior weapon compared with a non- gun for a life and death self defense situation.

[@eane7238]

Because a blade doesn't have something that's replaced it.

[@Swamp_Lad]

@@eane7238 blade is just a category. Plenty of different blades. This is more folder vs fixed blade vs auto

[@DanTheWolfman]

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[@izzecanhesaveher]

Beginning of video: "Now this video isn't going to be semi-autos vs. revolvers..." WHOLE video: EVERY single point, semi-auto vs. revolver... 🤔🤔🤔

[@rjw261984]

izzecanhesaveher i was wondering how many comments i would have to go through before someone else noticed that. i knew it would end up being revolver vs semi auto comparison.

[@YeetGod_McNeckAss]

Don't forget he called a Glock 19 a subcompact..

[@Mike1614b]

so he misspoke. lol

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

@nathan, love the g19 but it's barely a compact. I think a g26 would have made a good comparison, but it would have made the revolver look huge and it carries a lot of pew pew power.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

izzecanhesaveher Agree 100%. And every advantage that he listed was simplistic and one sided. Like “more failures from semaiautos”. If this is fact then it is because 99 times more people carry and shoot more rounds through semiautos. Also, the “more powerful” argument goes up in flames when you carry a snub nose revolver. The 357 magnum becomes no more powerful than the 9mm out of a short barrel. But one thing I have to give to him; revolver ammo is much more expensive than semiauto ammo.

[@edbaranowski1958]

The more moving parts, the more potential for issues.

[@duncantg8432]

The fact that revolvers are more accurate is not even arguable, if anyone says that isn't true they know absolutely nothing.

[@leyre4439]

In reality, a better shooter with proper training and practice is more accurate. Since most people cannot outshoot their guns it's unrealistic to say revolvers are or are not more accurate.

[@harolddavis4138]

My 1911's out shoot my old Colt Python. Both platforms are plenty accurate. Revolvers are more beautiful.

[@koltaire5938]

It depends on training my gun. The accuracy with a great revolver barrel vs a great semi auto barrel is negligible

[@beauparker1854]

Agreed. As a Deputy Sheriff for 30 yrs, my lil S&W 5 shot was my go-to back up gun and off duty carry. From the early 686 revolver yrs., then the beretta 92 yrs., and finally the Glock 21 duty carry yrs., I knew, no matter how bad shit could go downhill, if I needed that lil +P .38 was there for me.

[@josephhiggins7216]

I actually agree with a lot of what he said in this one. There's an airweight j frame on my ankle every day. However, there is usually a Shield .45 on my hip. It's easier to carry and conceal than my 66.

[@ohyousooners]

I have an SP101 loaded with some hot stuff from Underwood. I would HATE having to set off one of those rounds without hearing protection. I have no doubt both eardrums would be gone. The .357 mag is considerably louder than other common self-defense rounds.

[@whoawoahh]

.38 special +p is pretty stout and won’t damage your hearing as bad

[@johnmurdock5001]

I am also a revolver guy for all of the reasons you made plus one more. With a revolver you can find or make a grip that fits your hand perfectly. You cannot do that with an autoloader because the grip is also the magazine well and therefore if fixed dimensions. When you have a wheelgun that fits your hand perfectly then shooting is just so much funner!🙂

[@cowboyswami2017]

Perfectly said ! I totally agree. I always would use a revolver first but if i run out of ammo i have a semi auto for back up

[@evangelion243]

My first time shooting I had some good groupings with a 22 revolver both as single and double action. But was all over the place with the 9mm semi auto.

[@eane7238]

sounds like a trigger pull issue.

[@safffff1000]

@@eane7238 Recoil

[@eane7238]

@@safffff1000 recoil what?

[@safffff1000]

@@eane7238 your all over the place because the much increase of recoil from the 22 to the 9mm

[@RwingDsquad]

I conceal carry a .38 police bulldog revolver with a 4” barrel. Not the most comfortable but I love it none-the-less.

[@charliesierra6919]

Way less jam-up potential and you take the empty cases (with your fingerprints) with you with a revolver. Six or seven rounds should be sufficient and you can always carry some speed loaders for the rare extended firefight.

[@milmar7d7]

Why would you worry about finger prints if you carry for self defense?

[@jK-vm6vt]

@@milmar7d7 duh! Murder

[@enfrahg]

Not having to stick around after a self defense shooting and just letting the cops chalk it up to a gang killing. (in Minecraft)

[@gazoontitekapow85]

Well said video. I use to never like revolvers, but they have grown on me and have been my go to pistol now for a good while compared to semi-auto.

[@bobstu69]

Yep Marshal I got my wife the Ruger LCR 38+p hammerless for her first carry gun. And it couldn't be more perfect for her. No matter where she stows it it'll slide right out without snagging on anything.

[@Chief2Moon]

bobstu69 Love that model

[@kenhotaling7050]

I carry the same model, and for the same reason. I disagree with YM that carry revolvers should have hammers.

[@Chief2Moon]

Ken Hotaling I too think the smooth trigger on the LCR makes an external hammer unnecessary. No doubt it's very high on my favorite list...although after 50rds or so rounds of +P my hand can tell I've had some fun for a little while, it's nothing close enough to discourage me from doing it again the next day. Yep, I'm a big fan of the Ruger .38spl LCR.

[@Valor_73737]

The proper concealed carry gun is what works best for the individual. What one is the most confident with. My primary carry is a Ruger SP101 .357 with 2.25" barrel! But I also carry a Colt SAA with a 4 3/4" barrel! That is the gun I feel the most at home with, the one I have the most experience with. For some reason it shoots where I am looking. Would I recommend that particular type to anyone? No! But it works for me!

[@kylegateson2237]

and lastly, revolvers are less offensive to the common folk, therefore, a jury would find a revolver less offensive.

[@matthewdemello]

Kyle Gateson oh stop

[@matthewdemello]

Kyle Gateson ✋

[@bmoney6482]

Howard Rourke ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@TheBoxingNinja]

I thought you were joking at first, but after putting a little thought into it, you're right. Black guns scare Democrats. Get a purple gun, say it's a transgender lesbian who's vegan and you're never be charged with anything!

[@BasedBill]

There's a reason firearm manufacturers make guns in an assortment of colors. If I ever have to use a gun to defend myself and shoot a bad guy, I'd much rather have the gun be a hot pink J-frame 22 magnum than a mean-looking solid black 9mm semi-auto. Also, I wouldn't be as sad when the police confiscate the little pink J-frame vs another gun for investigational purposes.

[@timheard8166]

Agree 100 percent. Smith 686 plus 3inch is my EDC summer & winter weapon of choice.

[@truckcaptainstumpy1978]

I carry a Smith and Wesson MOD29 .38 snub nose revolver. the biggest reasons are because: 1- it's what i own 2- it was free because it was my fathers service weapon as a cop 3- i is so terrible poor i caint even aford grammer (she aint so great since she got runned over by a reindeer anyway)

[@jeffneu5000]

TruckCaptain Stumpy model 29 is not a .38 snub nose.

[@carlossolis9824]

I guess we gotta sue Santa, poor grammer.

[@joerobo682]

S&W29 is a .44mag

[@denisdegamon8224]

The S&W mod 29 is in fact a blued 44 magnum revolver not a 38 spl.

[@Beefman1933]

I too have noticed that guys like to compare the minor failures of pistols to the catastrophic failures of revolvers while conveniently forgetting that pistols go down hard too sometimes.

[@langanjoseph]

ya can't limpwrist a revolver either

[@CSLFiero]

I've never had a hard time getting the last round in the magazine of a revolver.

[@MyCatCarriesAGlock]

CSLFiero Lol. In most mags you have more rounds than a revolver cylinder holds WAY before getting to that last round, so what does it matter?

[@CSLFiero]

Farts smell, not taste. So what's it matter if i were to fart in your mouth?

[@langanjoseph]

Well you're always gonna have some particulate in that situation, just ask my ex-girlfriend

[@mattm9689]

Revolvers never go out of battery either.

[@roberttolley5055]

I like your comparison, I like the derringer, and smith 45 acp.

[@LA_Commander]

Another huge advantage to revolvers that wasn't mentioned here is that you can fire your revolver with one hand if the other hand is disabled or occupied. With a semi auto you need both hands to operate the slide or clear misfires. Also, the perp can disable your semi auto by just grabbing the slide, that's what Michael Brown did in Ferguson in 2014. If the perp grabs your revolver you can still fire it, especially a hammer less model. In close quarters fighting a revolver can still work, a semi auto most likely will not.

[@trentmckenzie343]

I may be wrong about this, concealed carry is really confusing to me because of my weird body shape. But, in my eyes, it seems like I could conceal a revolver of a similar size to a full size semi much easier than the latter. The rounded profile and overall shape of the gun just seems like it would fit to my body better, while having the potential to have a higher caliber round AND the added comfort of a full tang grip and heft of a full metal frame.

[@tomm6789]

I have been debating this for a while which to have loaded in my home. Thing I am going back to my 357 Python. Thank you for the information. Great video.👍👍👍

[@mikebriggs1234]

After the 12,000 + rounds in a revolver never had a single problem

[@tonyd6884]

There's a lot to be said for simplicity and personally I love a good revolver

[@GrandmaGazella]

Another reason I like revolvers over semi-autos is the fact that a revolver does not sling empty shell cases all over the place. That is a big plus if you reload your ammo. And, if I have to shoot and run, I do not want to leave spent rounds left behind on the ground as a calling card.

[@codykeegan1848]

Ruger LCR baby.. my carry

[@walkerb1734]

Cody Keegan own one. Love it. But man it beats up the hands.

[@libertyandjusticeforall6435]

What caliber?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Comes in 327 Fed (6 shot), 357Mag, 38Spl+P, 22LR, 22WMR, 9mm (w/moon clips).

[@joeronimohiggins8514]

I’m curious about what size Rhino he uses in the Summer. I have a Rhino 40DS but I’m guessing that he’s got a 20 or 30DS for concealed carry.

[@joeligerojoe8762]

Your out takes at the end crack me up, I always look forward to those.

[@Valor_73737]

Your comments on semi-auto's sometimes fail to properly eject and feed another round reminded me of something I witnessed many years ago when qualifying for my concealed carry! A man and wife were sharing a Glock. He never had a problem, but when she used the gun she often got a "stove pipe"! The instructor finally figured out she didn't "lean into" the recoil quite enough for the slide to fully function! She was absorbing some of the recoil needed to operate the slide! Once she resisted the recoil just a little she had no more problems!

[@papajohn357]

I personally love a revolver. That's where I started. I don't much care about capacity, all I've ever needed was one.

[@DrumandPianoDude]

I have a lot of autopistol experience, and my main concealed carry is my 4" BBL S&W Model 64 round butt. Its combat accuracy is awesome.

[@brewmule6799]

Please, tell us how you really feel. I'm not sure of your position on revolvers yet. What do you think of Apple taking away the revolver from the emojis and replacing it with a squirt gun?

[@L1LegoAnimations]

I think anybody who isn't an easily offended Feminazi BLM member would say it's retarded and doesn't actually help anything...

[@brewmule6799]

Guns'n Games 1226 I don't think your comment does either

[@L1LegoAnimations]

Mike M As far as the sarcastic "I'm not sure of your position" part, yeah I know. I was talking about Apple's whole thing. Only difference between my comment and the whole emoji ordeal is that I'm not lying to myself about how helpful I am.

[@brewmule6799]

Guns'n Games 1226 and now have you been helpful? I guess I'm not seeing it the same way you are. Also you're answering a question I posed to TYM.

[@L1LegoAnimations]

Mike M I never said I was helpful, nor do I think I was. I was just stating my opinion whilst poking fun at the kind of people who you'd expect to like the whole squirt gun thing.

[@55scuba89]

Your points are well said. Whatever you can get hits on target and you feel comfortable with that's your gun. I'm a semi- auto guy but I own revolvers also and for me it's a Glock 30 SF that's my EDC.

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

Thank you for the gag reel. It was great to hear you curse again.

[@ironsulfide82]

The grunts are the funniest part.

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

Iron Sulfide Right? Or the cat interruptions.

[@CS58420]

S&W model 327 Night Guard in .357 Magnum. 8 rounds, compact and super light scandium frame. Remove hammer spur for concealed carry.

[@MrZonacat1]

I know revolvers are more reliable. I am no commando, operator, or award winning shooter. So how can I say revolvers are more reliable? I have been on the planet for a long time and have done a shit load of shooting and I have seen more problems with semi-autos. Yes, I have had revolvers that failed. Both were S&W 22's that had many thousands of rounds fired through them and eventually some of the part just wore out. In one or two cases I had cylinders lock-up because I had failed to seat the primer deeply enough when I was reloading. On the other hand I have many semi-autos fail for. It is not even close when I think about the reliability of revolvers compared to semi-autos. The revolver is more reliable, and no matter how long lovers of semi-autos try to argue otherwise facts are facts and their desires will not change those facts. If you favor the semi-auto do it because of the higher capacity or something that they have that revolvers don't, but trying to argue their intrinsic reliability over revolvers is a false argument.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

It doesn't matter what you carry just so long as you are comfortable in carrying what you do carry and that you are the most proficient at shooting what you do carry and that leads to being more confident and better accuracy in any life threatening situation !!!!

[@franklincerpico7702]

True Story. When I was attending the polie academy in 2008 we were in the lecture room listening to one of the much older instructors. He was talking about how "back in his day" police officers carried revolvers and why he still believed they are superior. So after listening to him lecture on the topic for while he threw out the question to the entire class as to why we thought all modern day departments had gone semi-auto. A real douche bag who happened to be my department raised his hand. His answer was, "You would need to go to a museum to find one." The room exploded into the laughter but that old instructor was so pissed that he wasn't being taken serious.

[@franklincerpico7702]

A survivor After being a cop for five years I can tell you the vast majority do not practice AT ALL. The only time they actually fire their weapons is during yearly qualifying. If they had a revolver they'd blow their load and not hit anything. At least with a semi-auto they have 15+ rounds.

[@edha4827]

15+ rounds to miss with

[@kesselster]

I'm a young guy, and I was originally trained on automatics; I still own, carry, and use them. However, I bought my first revolver a few years ago. And I do not regret it; I've bought two more since that time. That's an unfortunate story. Do you recall what he said afterward? I feel sympathetic for him.

[@chrisharpster3007]

When I was working corrections, our department issued us 686's for side arms when we took folks out to places, or transported to any other facility. The reason being was some of our officers had never shot a handgun in there life, and it is in fact a simple gun to shoot. My everyday carry is an M&P full size, but I also bought a 686 to carry in the summer. I also carry my LCP in the summer, and my Glock 17 in the winter. I'm on my last 3 weeks in the police academy, and my instructor also talked about his own experience with revolvers, and his daily is a 4 inch Smith. We go to practice on department issued weapons, as well as we may shoot our own. The department issues a Glock 34, and most all of us are fully qualified, but I actually shoot my 686 a tad better than any of my 9's. my instructor now calls me John Wayne

[@wyvern4588]

Yep, we have it backwards, hit hard with the first 5-6 rounds, and then bring out the lighter hitting, high cap autoloader.

[@vegapower454]

357 Mag more powerful than 10mm auto, yes, but not by much. I would say they are pretty close. I like both.

[@clarkcartwright3431]

You are so right I carry a sw 686 plus and at times depending on when I go to the big city I pack my Dan Wesson specialist I. 10 mm with lots of magazines

[@GarretGoodbarrel]

I'm gunna say that diet soda is bad for you just so you come over to my house.

[@LeftiBassist]

Nice to hear that my wife &I are not the only one who prefers revolvers.

[@57HEMIviken]

another great video and all valid points but I'm going to stick with my kahr pm9

[@57HEMIviken]

Terry Dean I used to but I've sold alot off so I could fill other roles I still do want a carry revolver tho

[@Mrquartermile]

I carry my LCR everyday. I love it and I feel comfortable with it. People get some wrapped up in what people "think everyone should carry" and forget to carry what they are comfortable with.

[@K9River]

I pocket carry. Carrying a J-frame or an LCR is easier than a 9mm. The only 9mm with a double stack that I could pocket carry was the SCCY. I like the SCCY, but prefer revolver. The SCCY still printed more than the revolver.

[@K9River]

***** I used to wear skinny Wrangler jeans. The pockets were too small for a revolver. A small .380 would fit, bit I didn't want a .380. After some extensive research, I found a Ripstop pant that worked well. (Ripstop is a cotton/nylon blend. It is a great material by the way.) Finding a Ripstop pant that isn't a cargo pant is very hard. Especially with my 29 inch waist. 511 makes a Taclite Prop in a jean cut style. The front pockets are a little bigger and allow me to comfortably carry and draw a revolver. The pants aren't a cargo pant, so they look normal. I hate cargo pants. I also had a pair of khaki dress pants, but the pockets were so big that my gun flopped all over and wouldn't stay in proper orientation. Pockets can't be too small, nor can they be too big. The 511 Taclite Pro is the Mama Bear of the pocket carry world.

[@K9River]

***** Of course you will have some sort of bulge. A double stack 9mm prints more than a revolver. People don't look at your pockets and go, "Wow, that's a big bulge. He must be carrying a gun." They don't notice the bulge. If they do notice a bulge, they don't think "gun". Those extraordinary few that do identify the bulge as a gun probably already carry themselves, so no problem. One time a lady was having a hard time closing a Yakima cargo basket on the top of her Suburban. The truck was full of kids and adults. With the door of the 'Burban open, I stepped up on the threshold to hold one end down while she held the other end down to latch the lid. The whole truck got a perfect view of all the bulges in my groin area (or lack of bulges) and said nothing. This occurred right in front of a packed school at some sort of school gathering; if there were any place that someone would freak out over a gun, this would be it. I've snuggled with girls and when they bump against my gun, they say nothing. Yes, there is a bulge, but it has never caused a problem in even the remotest sense. At first, I felt as if I were wearing a neon sign that said "GUN!" with a flashing arrow pointing to my pocket, but the opposite happened. I'm exaggerating, but I did have anxiety at first. Sometimes our perceptions don't quite match up with reality- that was the case with me when I first started carrying.

[@K9River]

***** They don't notice my bulge. It isn't some massive bulge that overshadows all other aspects of my appearance. It is a modest bulge. People don't notice if people are carrying stuff in their pockets. If you want to wear 80's skinny jeans, then it will show. If pockets for you are more of a fashion statement than a practical accessory, then putting anything in your pockets won't work. My pants aren't baggy nor are they tight; they fit relatively well. If you don't want any bulge whatsoever, then use a shoulder holster with a medium jacket. Or use an ankle holster with Wellington boots. Carrying a gun will require some adjustment depending on how you want to dress. Some want to paint their clothes on. For them, unless they colon carry, they are going to noticeably print.

[@twiztedsquid94]

VideoMorsels Colon carry LMFAO. I cant wait to see the pros and cons video on that one

[@K9River]

Josh Ray If you are going to colon carry, you have to work on your draw; that's the biggest downfall.

[@tyjohnston8573]

Just saw you carry an SW 586, and it made me giddy. Yep, giddy. The best handgun of any type I've ever carried. Love it.

[@JaybeTrucking]

Revolvers are a personal decision shoot what ever make you feel better.. the end

[@boogitybear2283]

I was petrified of guns(so I thought). I am actually petrified of semi handguns. I don’t know how to operate one and have no desire. I carry revolvers and pump action shotguns are my passion! I couldn’t agree any more with Yankee Marshal! Update: I own a Hi-Point 9mm and love it, however, I still prefer my 38 Special Revolver.

[@1IdeaAhead]

Exposed hammers vs hidden hammers on carry revolvers concerns for or against?

[@CaptVanO]

Depends on ones training and experience. For the average person DAO hammerless isn’t the way to go.

[@panama-canada]

About foxed barrels, there are fixed barrel blowback semi autos. But as to sights, you’re right, they move with the slide violently.

[@Red13m1k3]

Damn right Yankee! My edc is a Ruger LCRX! (but I still love my G19). 😎

[@Red13m1k3]

J Doe Hell yes! 22mag would be sweet! It better have more than 6 shots tho lol. 🔫😎. pew-pew!

[@reddmutt1916]

I currently have two carry guns, a 1871/72 open top Colt replica made by Uberti in .38sp, and a Smith & Wesson SD 9 VE in 9mm. I carry both on a shoulder holster. Vertical for the Colt, it has a 5 and a half inch barrel. The Smith & Wesson I carry on a horizontal, it has a 4 and a half inch barrel.

[@jasonsmith2435]

Before any one says it, Yes revolvers do occasionally have failures, usually cylinder bind due to carbon build up on the cylinder face. Which only happens after putting a few hundred rounds through them at the range in one session. However when you carry a revolver i can guarantee it will be clean, and will without a doubt function 100% when needed. A semi auto may be 100% guaranteed to fire the first round but then when feeding the next round anything can happen. And you all know when your at the range shooting some weird shit does occasionally happen. All i got to say is Murphy's Law

[@TheMopar181990]

So, since were talking personal preference. My everyday carry is a Ruger sr40c with a 15-round extended magazine. Naturally I carry one in the tube so there is 16 shots. To date I have sent 3500 or so rounds down range and I could count the failures I've had on one hand so "To me" that's pretty good odds while also the ability to carry that much extra ammunition in the firearm is a far superior advantage to anything you mentioned. Especially considering most people that are carrying these pistols are not going to be ex-military or police officers or formally trained in any way. So when a threat presents itself your accuracy will suffer greatly most likely and you may really appreciate those extra rounds. As you said to each his own but that's my opinion

[@jimbob7332]

Well.....here is the issue with most gun owners they look at it as i have it i shot it i'm trained which is about as stupid as saying i own a knife i cut with it i'm a trained chief, if you train to the correct level of proficiency with a revolver it is a wonderful weapon of choice, that being said it takes less training hours to reach that level with a semi auto and everyone loves the FBI stats that 98% of shots in a fire fight don't hit the target blah blah and that is true for a variety of reasons but if you can hit your target accurately the first time which is usually your best shot, the weapon is a tool that is only as good as the person using it is a revolver bad? maybe if you don't train with it, is a semi bad? maybe if you fail to train with it. if you never train with a semi auto you will never hit a thing when it counts 6 or 600 rounds wont matter

[@TheWandOfOrcus]

"not a comparison to semi autos" yet that is exactly what this is.

[@shmike3775]

Lazerrus Laslonin its a comparison to flintlock pistols.

[@guccicano9822]

No its not. Its the advantages of a revolver period

[@Mike1614b]

He's right. That's why I'm going to start carrying my SW .357 (38+P) 5-shot ultralight 340SC again. you pull the trigger, they go bang.

[@zedirich7]

Magazine springs don't wear out. nuff said

[@AvatarShmoke]

zedirich7 yes they do 😭😭 especially if you store it with bullets inside which most people do as that’s the only way to keep em ready to fire

[@procrastinator6902]

@@AvatarShmoke That's been proven to be a load of bs. Believe it or not, actual engineers are involved in designing magazines and they put alot of attention into exactly how strong a magazine spring should be and needs to be. You could store a magazine fully loaded for 30 years and the spring on it would work every bit as well as a new one.

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Totally agree with everything....and I sure love it when I find a new or odd ammo for my wheelgun and not have to shoot a bunch through to see if my gun/magazine works with them.

[@junowilson4992]

The outtakes are always so goddamn hilarious

[@arrlmember]

DO NOT take the Lord's name in vain. That is a VIOLATION of the Ten Commandments.

[@ghw7192]

My EDC for over 40 years has mostly been a grandfather's nickel plated I.N.A. Tiger with a 3 inch barrel in .32. When I am not carrying that, my gun is a WWII Walther PPK, also in .32.

[@ColonelSandersLite]

So there's something I've been thinking on that I would really like some outside thoughts on. I don't carry a revolver, but I'm thinking about it. As much as people think about the mall spree shooter, that's not really something that I'm concerned about. I'm more worried about a car jacker or some guy in a parking lot where you have virtually no warning until the attacker is right on top of you and you are definitely the target. That's an extreme close quarters situation. Over the past few years, I've noticed a trend in the better documented accounts of those sorts of situations. These encounters are often pretty physical and there are frequently mentions of a firearm just going click when the trigger is pulled in the middle of the fight. Often several times, until it finally works. I believe that this is largely caused because semi-automatics can be, and frequently are, pushed out of battery in a scuffle. So with that in mind, how easy or difficult is it to render a revolver inoperable, either on accident or on purpose. I suppose an exposed hammer would be a problem, but there are revolvers with internal hammers and this is also a problem with many semi-autos as well. How easy is it to stop the cylinders from rotating by just grabbing them and holding on tight? Can that totally break the gun? How possible is it for someone just grabbing at the gun to break it open? On a semi-auto the magazine release could be activated, but that at least still leaves the one in the chamber and one is better than none.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The likelihood someone would have the reach, the nerve, the foreknowledge to grab a rotating cylinder to render a revolver inoperable is next to none.

[@gerryk3114]

Which do you shoot better, Rhino or S&W ?? When I took my CCW Course, my Marine instructor said to use a wheel gun for Carry !! All the same reasons you mentioned plus a few more !! During my training the Glock 19 I was shooting had a stove pipe !! My Instructor was glad it happened !! It Proved his point !! I wasn't limp Wristing and the Ammo was Quality stuff !!! When it happened he said, Good that proves my point !!!

[@jf5106]

Your point about the moving barrel in a semi auto, assuming you are speaking about the browning short recoil action type guns, is nonsense. The projectile leaves the gun so fast, that the bullet is long gone before the barrel recoils back and shifts around. The projectile leaving the barrel does so from a completely stationary barrel, for all intents and purposes. Second, it doesn't even matter if semi autos are less accurate for a carry option, because you yourself have admitted in a video at some time, parroted the statistic that most self defense shootings take place at no greater than 7 yards. Most self defense shootings take place even closer than that. So match grade accuracy isn't a big concern, at all. The only valid points you made were about malfunctions and clearing those malfunctions. Yes, everyone with a brain definitely agrees revolvers are more reliable, and most semi auto malfunctions come from magazine issues and and I would argue secondly, limp wristing. I don't get why a smart guy like you would be present such easily refuted arguments, such as semi autos aren't as accurate as revolvers, which may be but when it comes to carry guns, that is an unimportant issue. A slightly less accurate firearm is not a concern in self defense shootings. You aren't making aimed shots at long ranges. Most of it is point-shooting I love your channel and I love your musings, but you gotta just admit sometimes you were wrong. There's no shame in it, everyone at some point says something dumb.

[@zdub8438]

Couldn't agree with you more on the shooting better. With autos I have to try real hard to hit, even with target pistols. With revolvers I have to basically be wounded on horseback to start missing.

[@taylorgunneson9012]

Love your stuff Marshall!

[@PeterWolfe2012]

You saved the most important for last: use what works best for you. If you can't hit spit, nothing else matters.

[@monkey4soul]

"Now, this isnt gonna be a video comparing revolvers to semi-autos"

[@thomasohern9491]

I agree. As I get older, I tend to gravity to my revolver, not my first gun, which was the glock 17. Can't Explain why, though. It just feels right and I am more accurate.

[@blg020]

A revolver is adequate because a revolver is more capable than no gun

[@TheVigilantefox]

Just got my first firearm, a 1964 police positive special .38 special. #8736**. Your videos have been immensely helpful