Thank you for the discussion on revolvers. There is never enough content for revolver enthusiasts online and your guests provided great insight. Keep the wheel gun in the communities collective conversation
Great episode. I grew up shooting revolvers, my dad carried a revolver as he was a Deputy Sheriff in the 70's-90. Darryl knows his stuff and I can attest to the fireball from short barreled magnums. I've shot both my 2.75" S&W 69 44 mag and my 2.5" S&W PC 686 357 at night and both are flamethrowing flashbangs. My most carried edc is a 642 as well and I'm seriously considering adding a 32 to my collection. A revolver is completely adequate for civilian defensive use. Accuracy trumps volume of fire in defensive shooting and you'll be responsible every round you send.
Proud to have learned how to shoot in 1967 as a 10 year old with a Smith model 10. In the 80’s I carried a model 19 4” on my hip and a chief special snubby in my boot. I have a model 19 comp carry in my edc rotation. Wheel guns rock.
Excellent video on revolvers/.357! I wish I hadn’t sold my 1982 S&W 19-4 but I still have my 1985 66-2 and 1965 Colt DS. Love revolvers and carry them for CC to this day.
I don't need another AR, and I only need one more Glock, but I have somehow ended up with 11 revolvers. Just this year! Anyway, great info from Darryl and BrYan, as always.
I became a LA County deputy back in the 80s. A model 49 was my first backup/off duty carry. Got older and started chasing cool. I'm in my 60s and thinking I should never have placed my J frame on the back shelf. I'm falling in love with them again. Some out there claim 5 shots isn't enough in today's world. Perhaps depending on where you are going. But I think most of my time is spent in neighborhoods where 5 is fine. Can always carry a Glock etc... when forced to enter certain parts of town.
Makes me long for all the old revolvers I use to have that I either sold, traded or gave away. But I do carry either a 340PD or a M&P340 in my pocket from the moment I get up and grab one off my nightstand.
Great discussion with excellent points made. Love the history lesson on .357 & different training philosophies. I don't carry 3 extra 17 round mags, carry a 2nd firearm, snub nose.
Have two UC642s. Worth every penny. DB and Bryan are phenomenal. Their pocket holster for the Jframe is the perfect pocket holster. Have tried them all.
I'm a retired narc from a state drug enforcement agency. I hired on in 1982, and our issued handguns were the S&W model 66 as our standard duty gun and the model 60 for undercover/off duty carry. We were also allowed to qualify and carry a personal handgun. To me, for my line of work, the S&W model 65 with a 3" barrel was my choice and the perfect gun. I could easily conceal it, and it made for a good raid gun on search warrants. I shot +Ps, 6 in the gun, and 6 in a speed loader in my pocket. BTW, I had to be a cool narc so I also carried a Colt Gov't Model .45 occasion 😂. Today, I carry the 642 with +Ps.
I think people have romanticized what a gun fight looks like based on what Hollywood depicts. In reality if you like wheel guns. They’re still a viable option and will get the job done.
I've gone back to carrying revolvers. I carry 2 6 shot and a couple of speed strips. One of which is always accessible by both hands. NY reload, can shoot while body contact, sharing, redundancy, same manual of arms, can't limp wrist, shoot from within jacket or bag, just pull the trigger.
reminds me of an article I read about in a body building. Imagine how many images it took to get the capture. So the trick they would use is a plastic 45 lb. plate that weighed in at like 5 lbs.
I bought a revolver a few years ago so i can have practice with a gun that takes practice to shoot it well. If i ever need to use one when nothing else is available to me, i have the experience in shooting double action revolvers after putting a couple thousand rounds through mine. I should probably shoot it more but im pretty decent with mine so far. I also learned how to hand load from revolver rounds so theyve been a double benefit to me. I now have a general understanding of how to hand load and im getting better with revolvers all the time. Even bought a 44 so i have something to build up strength for shooting a 357.. its been working and the 44 is just plain fun to shoot.
My off duty: 2.5 inch S&W model 19 carry comp .357 mag. Took the beautiful wood stocks off and put the simple rubber ones on the gun came with and it’s comfortable to shoot. Carry a speed strip in my pocket. Gun sits in a Don Hume IWB. Train every week on my own. I feel adequately armed while out and about town or in the woods. Revolvers have their place still today.
For private citizens personal security repelling assailants at arms length robberies and car jackings, revolvers especially snubbies have features, benefits, and advantages better than semiautos. But for aggressive military service and law enforcement apprehending perpetrators, the 'wunder' double stack magazine semiauto pistol is best, and snub revolvers are useful as backups, for off duty, and undercover purposes.
Maybe this bit of advice will get some traction on this thread. I own an M&P340 air weight. Take off those factory grips and get a pakmayr or hogue full size grips and put that on. It will reduce recoil by 50% and doesn't really increase the the size all that much. On top of that, you have a more sure and full grip on the gun.
Glad the guys on the cast also mentioned installing full size grips. Should of listened to the whole thing before commenting. Also check out the Chiappa Rhino. With that low bore axis, the recoil from full house .357 is extremely manageable. My bedside piece is a S&W686+ 4". Very pleasant gun to shoot. Interesting comments about the .32 cal rounds.
@@brianbomar9900 On the airweight snubby models, they really make a difference. My M&P makes my hand numb after just a few .357 when shooting with stock grips. Replaced them with a hogue full size grip and now I can empty several cylinders before I've had enough. As a result, I'm able to practice with that gun periodically. My 20DS Rhino is heavier but not by much and is very pleasant to shoot. It holds six too so I get one more chance at the prize.
I would rather carry a revolver than an auto loader. No jams , and no ejection problems. The revolvers just go bang. Thay are a little bit bulky too concealed carry but they make many small models that are easy too conceal. I like my Ruger LCR in 38+P. Great video. Thank You
The two reasons on why you should carry revolvers were strange. Manual transmission cars and airplanes being diverted 😅🤔. I could be diverted to any state with a G26 and be 100% fine. Even so that’s the last of your worries.
I love revolvers and I’m in my 20s. I agree with these guys here, they have many benefits and are underrated
Thank you for the discussion on revolvers. There is never enough content for revolver enthusiasts online and your guests provided great insight. Keep the wheel gun in the communities collective conversation
Terrific conversation. Thanks for sharing.
Great segment these guys really know their stuff I enjoy listening to them and learning
Great episode. I grew up shooting revolvers, my dad carried a revolver as he was a Deputy Sheriff in the 70's-90. Darryl knows his stuff and I can attest to the fireball from short barreled magnums. I've shot both my 2.75" S&W 69 44 mag and my 2.5" S&W PC 686 357 at night and both are flamethrowing flashbangs. My most carried edc is a 642 as well and I'm seriously considering adding a 32 to my collection. A revolver is completely adequate for civilian defensive use. Accuracy trumps volume of fire in defensive shooting and you'll be responsible every round you send.
A+ for the discussion on the .32 caliber revolver. With the new S&W and Lipsey's Ultimate Carry line, hopefully this caliber takes off!
Proud to have learned how to shoot in 1967 as a 10 year old with a Smith model 10. In the 80’s I carried a model 19 4” on my hip and a chief special snubby in my boot. I have a model 19 comp carry in my edc rotation. Wheel guns rock.
Excellent video on revolvers/.357!
I wish I hadn’t sold my 1982 S&W 19-4 but I still have my 1985 66-2 and 1965 Colt DS. Love revolvers and carry them for CC to this day.
I don't need another AR, and I only need one more Glock, but I have somehow ended up with 11 revolvers. Just this year!
Anyway, great info from Darryl and BrYan, as always.
I became a LA County deputy back in the 80s. A model 49 was my first backup/off duty carry. Got older and started chasing cool. I'm in my 60s and thinking I should never have placed my J frame on the back shelf. I'm falling in love with them again. Some out there claim 5 shots isn't enough in today's world. Perhaps depending on where you are going. But I think most of my time is spent in neighborhoods where 5 is fine. Can always carry a Glock etc... when forced to enter certain parts of town.
Makes me long for all the old revolvers I use to have that I either sold, traded or gave away. But I do carry either a 340PD or a M&P340 in my pocket from the moment I get up and grab one off my nightstand.
Taurus 856 is a good using revolver. Six shot 38 Special. I like both the 2" and 3" models.
My grandfather taught me how to shoot on wheel guns, I own all kinds of auto loaders but carry a revolver daily.
Great discussion with excellent points made. Love the history lesson on .357 & different training philosophies. I don't carry 3 extra 17 round mags, carry a 2nd firearm, snub nose.
Have two UC642s. Worth every penny. DB and Bryan are phenomenal. Their pocket holster for the Jframe is the perfect pocket holster. Have tried them all.
My favorite is the Galco horsehyde
Revolvers are more than adequate for self-defense. From the moment I wake up until bed, I am either carrying a SW j-frame or a Kimber K6S.
Amen to that, model 15-3 combat masterpiece stoked with FBI load for me this week.
I started my career with a S&W Model 19 357 mag. I now carry my S&W Model 36 38 caliber for edc.
I'm a retired narc from a state drug enforcement agency. I hired on in 1982, and our issued handguns were the S&W model 66 as our standard duty gun and the model 60 for undercover/off duty carry. We were also allowed to qualify and carry a personal handgun. To me, for my line of work, the S&W model 65 with a 3" barrel was my choice and the perfect gun. I could easily conceal it, and it made for a good raid gun on search warrants. I shot +Ps, 6 in the gun, and 6 in a speed loader in my pocket. BTW, I had to be a cool narc so I also carried a Colt Gov't Model .45 occasion 😂. Today, I carry the 642 with +Ps.
I think people have romanticized what a gun fight looks like based on what Hollywood depicts. In reality if you like wheel guns. They’re still a viable option and will get the job done.
I've gone back to carrying revolvers. I carry 2 6 shot and a couple of speed strips. One of which is always accessible by both hands. NY reload, can shoot while body contact, sharing, redundancy, same manual of arms, can't limp wrist, shoot from within jacket or bag, just pull the trigger.
reminds me of an article I read about in a body building. Imagine how many images it took to get the capture. So the trick they would use is a plastic 45 lb. plate that weighed in at like 5 lbs.
I bought a revolver a few years ago so i can have practice with a gun that takes practice to shoot it well. If i ever need to use one when nothing else is available to me, i have the experience in shooting double action revolvers after putting a couple thousand rounds through mine. I should probably shoot it more but im pretty decent with mine so far. I also learned how to hand load from revolver rounds so theyve been a double benefit to me. I now have a general understanding of how to hand load and im getting better with revolvers all the time.
Even bought a 44 so i have something to build up strength for shooting a 357.. its been working and the 44 is just plain fun to shoot.
I carry both but this video made me think....especially when I travel.
My off duty: 2.5 inch S&W model 19 carry comp .357 mag. Took the beautiful wood stocks off and put the simple rubber ones on the gun came with and it’s comfortable to shoot. Carry a speed strip in my pocket. Gun sits in a Don Hume IWB. Train every week on my own. I feel adequately armed while out and about town or in the woods. Revolvers have their place still today.
For private citizens personal security repelling assailants at arms length robberies and car jackings, revolvers especially snubbies have features, benefits, and advantages better than semiautos. But for aggressive military service and law enforcement apprehending perpetrators, the 'wunder' double stack magazine semiauto pistol is best, and snub revolvers are useful as backups, for off duty, and undercover purposes.
Maybe this bit of advice will get some traction on this thread. I own an M&P340 air weight. Take off those factory grips and get a pakmayr or hogue full size grips and put that on. It will reduce recoil by 50% and doesn't really increase the the size all that much. On top of that, you have a more sure and full grip on the gun.
Glad the guys on the cast also mentioned installing full size grips. Should of listened to the whole thing before commenting.
Also check out the Chiappa Rhino. With that low bore axis, the recoil from full house .357 is extremely manageable.
My bedside piece is a S&W686+ 4". Very pleasant gun to shoot.
Interesting comments about the .32 cal rounds.
Hogue grips have always been my first upgrade on every double action revolver I've bought.
@@brianbomar9900 On the airweight snubby models, they really make a difference. My M&P makes my hand numb after just a few .357 when shooting with stock grips. Replaced them with a hogue full size grip and now I can empty several cylinders before I've had enough. As a result, I'm able to practice with that gun periodically.
My 20DS Rhino is heavier but not by much and is very pleasant to shoot. It holds six too so I get one more chance at the prize.
I would rather carry a revolver than an auto loader. No jams , and no ejection problems. The revolvers just go bang. Thay are a little bit bulky too concealed carry but they make many small models that are easy too conceal. I like my Ruger LCR in 38+P. Great video. Thank You
I had a dozen revolvers before I ever had semi-autos and half a dozen semi-autos before ever getting a polymer semi-auto👍
The two reasons on why you should carry revolvers were strange. Manual transmission cars and airplanes being diverted 😅🤔. I could be diverted to any state with a G26 and be 100% fine. Even so that’s the last of your worries.