My issued .38 saved me more than once during my career & I confidently carry a J Frame in retirement. Also, I’m a leftie and was trained to shoot both revolvers & semi autos in a right handed world absent any problems.
I think the looks of a revolver is just much nicer to look at. My wife’s night stand gun is a SP101 .22 lr 8 shot with a 4” barrel. She is an excellent shot with it. I bought it to go with my SP101 .357 3” barrel, but when she saw it she said it was her turn for a new gun. I couldn’t argue with that
I can understand that just let her know that every time you buy a gun for her you have to buy a gun for you because that's how the world works lol revolvers are much more of an art piece That's for sure and are amazing to shoot thank you very much for your comment it really does help my channel
thank you. I enjoyed your presentation . I enjoy using both the revolvers and pistols. Back in the day; your experts carried a 1911 and a snubnose in their EDC . I see no reason not to do this in todays world . Stay safe.
Every remark made in this presentation is validly thought out and any objection would be frivolous. I have and use both types in various sizes and calibers. The revolvers and obsolete semiauto pistols exist in the millions in safekeeping even if rarely carried in public. Would humbly note that while the police and military have transitioned to 9mm wonder nines with 13 to 20 shot capacities away from the six shooter wheelguns, their mission and circumstances are different than armed citizens. Cops travel in pairs with back up colleagues on call and are dispatched to confront the "gangstas." Soldiers operate in squads, platoons, and companies to kill, capture, and destroy the enemy of America. If a pistol malfunctions plenty of fellow warriors got your '6'. Regular folks usually are on their own and just want to avoid predators but if closed in on, need to escape and evade and deflect the attack at about 10 feet or closer. So revolver features and benefits work well for the self-reliant individual preferring those.
Great video. I'll add on as to why semiautomatics can have less recoil than the same ammo shot from a revolver. Reason is semiautomatics have a built in shock absorber. That shock absorber is called the recoil spring. Revolvers have no shock absorber at all. I still love my revolvers though. I love all my guns. They make me happy.
I would have to agree with that cinematics do have built-in recoil control they also have a lot more going on and when you only need one round Make it count saying that picking the gun that works best for you is always my advice thank you for comment
I carry a revolver every day. Have for years. Never had to pull the trigger but I did have a guy hassling me for my wallet at a gas station a couple years ago that didn't like getting hit in the face with my 686 barrel. Walked right up next to me while I was getting gas and just started talking. He appeared to be unarmed but demanded my wallet. I think he expected it to be an easy thing because I was dressed up fancy, had out of state plates, and he couldn't see what was under my dinner jacket. I just drew the gun from my shoulder holster, and slapped him across the face with it. He went out like a light, and a car a couple pumps over peeled out of there. He had a small pocket knife on his belt that I threw in the nearby trash can, but beyond that I just rolled him over into the recovery position, hung up the gas hose, i got back in my truck and I drove away. I always hear about how revolvers don't hold enough rounds, but the one time I needed a gun on this continent it wouldn't have needed any bullets. A plastic wonder 9 probably wouldn't have been as effective either.
Yes firm believer in revolvers the advantages are definitely advantages I believe anything you can shoot reliably and hit reliably is the gun you should carry
Used to carry a Glock 26 w/ G17 +2 mag. I decided that didn't look very Defensive when the State Trooper only has a 15 rd. Mag. Been carrying Ruger. LCR .357 as EDC for a few years. Bears in the neighborhood don't like being shot w/ 9mm...it stings!
I'm of the opinion that one isn't a true gun nut without at least one revolver. I have four, but I also have like over a dozen Glocks. To be honest, though, I regard revolvers as being somewhat of an expert's weapon. That long, heavy double action takes a lot of practice to get good with and it lacks the recoil mitigation of a semi. Because of this, though, anytime I see a guy who carries a revolver, I know he can get the job done... I don't have that same assurance from some rando with a Glock
Revolvers tend to have more issues when they are used more often. If you’re going to load a revolver up and leave it in your drawer it will be 100% reliable. Autos tend to have more issues with magazines or ammo sensitivity.
Agree! Love my Auto’s but love the revolvers just as much. Love the look, the mechanics and the history. I also have a 22 revolver that is safe to dry fire. My favorite is my smith 686 plus deluxe
Yes I have a couple 22 revolvers myself love them lots of fun and it doesn't hurt so much as a 44 or 357 going off my wallet doesn't light on fire every six rounds LOL
The only problem i have had with my Ruger Redhawk 44 magnum was using too fast burning powder while shooting hard cast lead bullets, it was lead coating my barrel. I fixed that by using a slower burning powder.
in my early days, or back when, I started with revolvers and over time did have some prob with revolvers, but rare, but still had some events, but nothing that was ever a critical prob with my carry revolver. But eventually had pref for more ammo capacity and then became a loyal Glcok shooter and so no more revolvers for me, just Glocks, after many many guns trial and tested. My learning curve. Better to have rifle than a handgun, but we all know that.
In civilian settings where the goal is to stop the threat or to break contact with the criminals, revolvers make a lot of sense. The lack of capacity is less of an impediment. In police/military where suppressive fire is often needed as part of an offensive maneuver, the higher capacity of autoloaders is desirable.
I definitely can agree with that I've always said the best gun for you is the one you shoot the best it's almost comfortable with other than that I'm glad you're caring
I love revolvers and I am currently carrying one as I type this. However, I do have one at home that locked up and I cannot open the cylinder, the hammer is locked tight I can't even cock it, it's basically a paperweight now.
I love revolvers I have 3 but for self defense from 2 leg predators I definitely prefer a semiauto pistol. Yes in some cases it might be better for some people to carry revolvers. A modern semi rarely malfunctions when they do its so easy and fast to clear them . I know in some cases the rounds used in a defensive shooting are 5 or 6 but if more than one attacker it's always good to have 11 or 15 rounds in your gun. If you are worried about limb wrist don't buy a glock
Any thoughts on the 2.5 ruger gp100 357? I am seriously interested in purchasing one. I've never shot a revolver, I'm a 1911 guy but, living in a state that has mag restrictions, I thought 7rds of 357 would be just as good or better than 7rds of 45.
I definitely agree the 357 is a better round than the 45 for a lot of purposes the only problem I have is the rugers come with such bad triggers you will have to do some work to get them to be a little smoother that's why I'm a big Smith and Wesson fan or just plan on doing it trigger job if you buy Ruger because they are great guns sturdy and definitely can handle the rounds
@@adamshaw8214 I think if you practice anything that's the most important thing and I definitely noticed that the more I practice was certain items have become better with those intend to leave the older things alone but I really do love my revolvers
I know Chambers and different brand sizes will affect this I know that 38 super will fit in some through sevens and not in others some brands will fit and some brands won't so it definitely say to try different brand maybe that might help
I love revolvers and own several. One draw back to them though is they can be less powerful than a semi automatic using identical ammo. You might be interested in a video I did on this subject. Below is a link to that video. th-cam.com/video/F9R9VN57iTs/w-d-xo.html
Yes and some of the smaller 30 revolvers you can't get them to shoot as well saying that nowadays most revolvers can come in 10 mm 9mm 45 ACP also 455 casual and all the other major giant calibers used for Bear protection other items thank you for your comment
I’m 72. I own both types of pistols. I have Elmer Fudd stencilled on the inside of my forehead. I live in the “flyover country”. I am deplorable. I am not John Wick. My knees don’t bend that far. I’m never going to deal in a multiple assailant gun fight. So I lean to a long barrelled 45 LC. An 1860 I set up with a Kurst converter. Light was cutter lead bullet loads. I can put five in the palm of your hand at 15 yards. One is all it will take. It’s light, fun too shoot and won’t fall out of my belt. No holster required. And it’s not an ffl item. It’s legally not a gun where I live. Nobody knows that I have it. I load my own ammo. All I need is primers and unique powder. In a pinch I swap to the percussion cylinder and shoot black powder. Same ballistics, just a lot of smoke. You do what you want. I’ll do what I want. If I ever need an AR or glock I know how to get one. In conclusion, never pick a fight with an old Fudd on his turf; he will just kill you. Relax. Stay six feet apart.....I could never stand to get that close to people, but that’s what they say we should do. Wear a mask if you want. Fox out.
@@tateabdon1 I always endeavour to bring a light moment to an otherwise grim topic. The thought of having to shoot people is so somber. Still what must be must be. “Overtaken by circumstances” is what we used to call it when I served. In the endless reports we had to file. Oh well. Good video by the way. Should have tossed that off at the get-go. Fox out.
The different can jam without it happened with different revolvers over the years especially with reloaded ammo but in my opinion they are very reliable
@@tateabdon1 the revolver has never failed me, but Sir Blackbear Prepper I am not a professional, you are Sir, and I have MUCH to LEARN, thank you, and keep up the work you are informative with KNOWLEDGE.🇺🇸🕊️🙏🏽🦋❤️
My issued .38 saved me more than once during my career & I confidently carry a J Frame in retirement. Also, I’m a leftie and was trained to shoot both revolvers & semi autos in a right handed world absent any problems.
Thanks for the comment
I think the looks of a revolver is just much nicer to look at. My wife’s night stand gun is a SP101 .22 lr 8 shot with a 4” barrel. She is an excellent shot with it. I bought it to go with my SP101 .357 3”
barrel, but when she saw it she said it was her turn for a new gun. I couldn’t argue with that
I can understand that just let her know that every time you buy a gun for her you have to buy a gun for you because that's how the world works lol revolvers are much more of an art piece That's for sure and are amazing to shoot thank you very much for your comment it really does help my channel
thank you. I enjoyed your presentation . I enjoy using both the revolvers and pistols. Back in the day; your experts carried a 1911 and a snubnose in their EDC . I see no reason not to do this in todays world . Stay safe.
Thank you very much you too and really appreciate your comment it helps my channel so much
Excellent video…my carry is a K framed .357/:38 snubby, usually loaded with +P .38’s
Every remark made in this presentation is validly thought out and any objection would be frivolous. I have and use both types in various sizes and calibers. The revolvers and obsolete semiauto pistols exist in the millions in safekeeping even if rarely carried in public. Would humbly note that while the police and military have transitioned to 9mm wonder nines with 13 to 20 shot capacities away from the six shooter wheelguns, their mission and circumstances are different than armed citizens. Cops travel in pairs with back up colleagues on call and are dispatched to confront the "gangstas." Soldiers operate in squads, platoons, and companies to kill, capture, and destroy the enemy of America. If a pistol malfunctions plenty of fellow warriors got your '6'. Regular folks usually are on their own and just want to avoid predators but if closed in on, need to escape and evade and deflect the attack at about 10 feet or closer. So revolver features and benefits work well for the self-reliant individual preferring those.
Thank you for comment I really appreciate it it definitely helps my channel
The ONLY advantage a semi automatic has over a revolver is capacity period and it’s not even close.
Great video. I'll add on as to why semiautomatics can have less recoil than the same ammo shot from a revolver. Reason is semiautomatics have a built in shock absorber. That shock absorber is called the recoil spring. Revolvers have no shock absorber at all. I still love my revolvers though. I love all my guns. They make me happy.
I would have to agree with that cinematics do have built-in recoil control they also have a lot more going on and when you only need one round Make it count saying that picking the gun that works best for you is always my advice thank you for comment
I carry a ruger super redhawk Alaskan 44mag as my ccw it carries and feels better than my glock g20 great video
Thanks for the comment
I carry a revolver every day. Have for years. Never had to pull the trigger but I did have a guy hassling me for my wallet at a gas station a couple years ago that didn't like getting hit in the face with my 686 barrel. Walked right up next to me while I was getting gas and just started talking. He appeared to be unarmed but demanded my wallet. I think he expected it to be an easy thing because I was dressed up fancy, had out of state plates, and he couldn't see what was under my dinner jacket.
I just drew the gun from my shoulder holster, and slapped him across the face with it. He went out like a light, and a car a couple pumps over peeled out of there. He had a small pocket knife on his belt that I threw in the nearby trash can, but beyond that I just rolled him over into the recovery position, hung up the gas hose, i got back in my truck and I drove away.
I always hear about how revolvers don't hold enough rounds, but the one time I needed a gun on this continent it wouldn't have needed any bullets. A plastic wonder 9 probably wouldn't have been as effective either.
Yes firm believer in revolvers the advantages are definitely advantages I believe anything you can shoot reliably and hit reliably is the gun you should carry
That's hilarious!
@@LionquestFitness thank you for your comment I really appreciate them if you can in the future I had a little bit more context
@@tateabdon1 The story.
@@LionquestFitness perfect thanks for the context and thanks again for your comment
Used to carry a Glock 26 w/ G17 +2 mag. I decided that didn't look very Defensive when the State Trooper only has a 15 rd. Mag. Been carrying Ruger. LCR .357 as EDC for a few years. Bears in the neighborhood don't like being shot w/ 9mm...it stings!
Love to comment thank you very much
I pre applied Preparation H before watching this video after reading the title. I'm glad I did it. I'm less butt hurt right now.
I'm of the opinion that one isn't a true gun nut without at least one revolver. I have four, but I also have like over a dozen Glocks. To be honest, though, I regard revolvers as being somewhat of an expert's weapon. That long, heavy double action takes a lot of practice to get good with and it lacks the recoil mitigation of a semi. Because of this, though, anytime I see a guy who carries a revolver, I know he can get the job done... I don't have that same assurance from some rando with a Glock
You have a lot of good points. I am a revolver guy myself. good video.
I definitely love my revolvers thanks for the comment
Revolvers tend to have more issues when they are used more often. If you’re going to load a revolver up and leave it in your drawer it will be 100% reliable. Autos tend to have more issues with magazines or ammo sensitivity.
Agree! Love my Auto’s but love the revolvers just as much. Love the look, the mechanics and the history. I also have a 22 revolver that is safe to dry fire. My favorite is my smith 686 plus deluxe
Yes I have a couple 22 revolvers myself love them lots of fun and it doesn't hurt so much as a 44 or 357 going off my wallet doesn't light on fire every six rounds LOL
The only problem i have had with my Ruger Redhawk 44 magnum was using too fast burning powder while shooting hard cast lead bullets, it was lead coating my barrel. I fixed that by using a slower burning powder.
Great advice thanks for your comment
in my early days, or back when, I started with revolvers and over time did have some prob with revolvers, but rare, but still had some events, but nothing that was ever a critical prob with my carry revolver. But eventually had pref for more ammo capacity and then became a loyal Glcok shooter and so no more revolvers for me, just Glocks, after many many guns trial and tested. My learning curve. Better to have rifle than a handgun, but we all know that.
In civilian settings where the goal is to stop the threat or to break contact with the criminals, revolvers make a lot of sense. The lack of capacity is less of an impediment. In police/military where suppressive fire is often needed as part of an offensive maneuver, the higher capacity of autoloaders is desirable.
I would have to agree with everything you said thank you for your comment
I have both. When its just me, out and about, my S&W 38 special is my carry. At home, my Glock G-19 is on the nightstand.
Sounds like a good point of me thanks for the comment
Anyone can have an opinion, - it doesn't matter if someone's opinion is different from your own.
I definitely can agree with that I've always said the best gun for you is the one you shoot the best it's almost comfortable with other than that I'm glad you're caring
I love revolvers and I am currently carrying one as I type this. However, I do have one at home that locked up and I cannot open the cylinder, the hammer is locked tight I can't even cock it, it's basically a paperweight now.
What brand and model?
I love revolvers I have 3 but for self defense from 2 leg predators I definitely prefer a semiauto pistol. Yes in some cases it might be better for some people to carry revolvers. A modern semi rarely malfunctions when they do its so easy and fast to clear them . I know in some cases the rounds used in a defensive shooting are 5 or 6 but if more than one attacker it's always good to have 11 or 15 rounds in your gun. If you are worried about limb wrist don't buy a glock
All good advice thanks for your comment
Any thoughts on the 2.5 ruger gp100 357? I am seriously interested in purchasing one. I've never shot a revolver, I'm a 1911 guy but, living in a state that has mag restrictions, I thought 7rds of 357 would be just as good or better than 7rds of 45.
I definitely agree the 357 is a better round than the 45 for a lot of purposes the only problem I have is the rugers come with such bad triggers you will have to do some work to get them to be a little smoother that's why I'm a big Smith and Wesson fan or just plan on doing it trigger job if you buy Ruger because they are great guns sturdy and definitely can handle the rounds
@@tateabdon1 Thank you sir, I will take a look at some 3" Smiths. Stay safe.
The problems with revolver is ammo capacity, nothing more.
I would definitely have to agree don't miss you don't have problems my revolvers are definitely my most accurate weapons
@@tateabdon1 I can't shoot revolvers as well as semi autos, or as fast either. Is this just a what you are used to type thing?
@@adamshaw8214 I think if you practice anything that's the most important thing and I definitely noticed that the more I practice was certain items have become better with those intend to leave the older things alone but I really do love my revolvers
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You can't shot 38 S & W in a newer 38/357. I tried, the case is too big for the chamber. You may in older 38/357's.
I know Chambers and different brand sizes will affect this I know that 38 super will fit in some through sevens and not in others some brands will fit and some brands won't so it definitely say to try different brand maybe that might help
I love revolvers and own several. One draw back to them though is they can be less powerful than a semi automatic using identical ammo. You might be interested in a video I did on this subject. Below is a link to that video.
th-cam.com/video/F9R9VN57iTs/w-d-xo.html
Yes and some of the smaller 30 revolvers you can't get them to shoot as well saying that nowadays most revolvers can come in 10 mm 9mm 45 ACP also 455 casual and all the other major giant calibers used for Bear protection other items thank you for your comment
I’m 72. I own both types of pistols. I have Elmer Fudd stencilled on the inside of my forehead. I live in the “flyover country”. I am deplorable.
I am not John Wick. My knees don’t bend that far. I’m never going to deal in a multiple assailant gun fight. So I lean to a long barrelled 45 LC. An 1860 I set up with a Kurst converter. Light was cutter lead bullet loads. I can put five in the palm of your hand at 15 yards. One is all it will take. It’s light, fun too shoot and won’t fall out of my belt. No holster required. And it’s not an ffl item. It’s legally not a gun where I live. Nobody knows that I have it. I load my own ammo. All I need is primers and unique powder. In a pinch I swap to the percussion cylinder and shoot black powder. Same ballistics, just a lot of smoke.
You do what you want. I’ll do what I want. If I ever need an AR or glock I know how to get one. In conclusion, never pick a fight with an old Fudd on his turf; he will just kill you.
Relax. Stay six feet apart.....I could never stand to get that close to people, but that’s what they say we should do. Wear a mask if you want.
Fox out.
Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it
@@tateabdon1
I always endeavour to bring a light moment to an otherwise grim topic. The thought of having to shoot people is so somber. Still what must be must be. “Overtaken by circumstances” is what we used to call it when I served. In the endless reports we had to file. Oh well. Good video by the way. Should have tossed that off at the get-go.
Fox out.
Yes. Revolvers are the best. In some ways. But semi autos are better in their own ways.
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Revolvers do not JAM
The different can jam without it happened with different revolvers over the years especially with reloaded ammo but in my opinion they are very reliable
@@tateabdon1 the revolver has never failed me, but Sir Blackbear Prepper I am not a professional, you are Sir, and I have MUCH to LEARN, thank you, and keep up the work you are informative with KNOWLEDGE.🇺🇸🕊️🙏🏽🦋❤️
@@saucyone7889 thank you for the comment
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SEMI-AUTOS, NOT!!! automatics
You're 100% right