You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
My career started in ‘68 when revolvers ruled. My issued .38 saved me more than once in 30 years to include having to reload a Colt DS in the midst of a 1974 protracted gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. We transitioned to the Glock in the ‘80s & I was glad to have it due to its increased ammo capacity. I’m in my mid 70s, walk w/a cane so a J Frame is perfect for my needs. As an aside I agree w/you about putting a bunch of tech stuff on the gun in hopes of becoming a better shot. My guns have none of that, I shoot them the way they come from the factory. The only exception is oversize grips on a revolver to accommodate my XLG hands.
Old Cop---thanks for standing on the wall....30 yrs God Bless you...I am also 70 and walk with a cane ( live very rural Mts upstate NY ) and also pocket carry a S&W J frame....hang tough stay safe
@@russelder9743 I visit ny every summer to visit my daughter she is a nurse and lives in belleville,ny,We were on lake bonaparte last summer loved it ,of course i had to leave my carry gun back home in Pa.
SW 38 Special +p revolver for me. Add some hollow points, and I have all the safe, simple, reliable, rugged home defense needed. Bad dude catches on of those, and it's lights out. GunBlue: THANK YOU for your informative videos, I'm learning lots from you!
In 57 years now I’ve never had any concerns with my revolvers, the function all the time every time ! I use speed loaders and the concept is fine and it works well ! Good information! Autoloaders are a different breed all their own I agree!!
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
As a long-time lover of the .41 Magnum revolver, it's a breath of fresh air to listen to this educated, and experienced Gentleman discuss these topics in a reasoned, and informed manner! One problem with the "social media" is that we are stuck with a huge mess of "arm chair experts", who have very little experience, and even less in-depth knowledge! Thank you, GunBlue490, for having "been there, done that", and are kindly sharing your experiences with those of us who value what you have to say, Good Sir! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc PS - Listening to your discussion put me in mind of reading the wise words of Elmer Keith, or Skeeter Skelton, the sages of yesteryear! Please keep it coming!
Thankyou for taking the time to produce such a high grade production with great content week in week out! The video is of high clarity, sound is sharp, great lighting and great backdrop! Makes it very easy to watch. I have both, but enjoy shooting the revolver a lot more and you don't have to search high and low for spent brass. 😉
I'm primarily a Glock guy, but I have recently gotten on a revolver kick. Went to the range earlier today, where I brought my Glock 29, GP-100, and two LCRs in .38 Special and .22 WMR, respectively. I like the challenge of pistol shooting and a revolver is a completely different set of skills to master
@@hansblitz7770 I agree. And it always seems that from the same approx barrel length, I get more control and grouping with a revolver. Many revolvers also have an adjustable rear sight to square things up as well.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree as well a revolver makes you take the time energy and patience to hone the skills to hit your marks. You have generally 5 or 6 shots and you want them to count. I actually enjoy single action revolvers. I shoot them and my 1911 .45 and I notice my skills always improve
GunBlue, although politicians and evil actors are doing their best to destroy our (God-given) rights, thank GOD that as you say “…this is still America, and you can do what you choose…” Thank-you for your service, and I pray that you, the Mrs, and Benny continue to be blessed by His providence!
A Chief Special 38 2" J frame hammerless snub is lightweight, fits right into a trouser pocket with zero printing, and is very easy to retrieve. Great as a back up or EDC. Use a IWB or OWB holster if pocket carry bothers you. 😀 A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours GunBlue! Your contributions to Gun Education are immeasurable.
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
My first duty weapon was a S&W Model 10, then I was issued a mod. 65 then I bought a model 586…and having only 6 cartridges in that cylinder made me work harder to become a more proficient shooter; I knew I had to make every shot count….I spent a lot of time at our police shooting range every other week, where we had thousand’s of cartridges of wad cutter ammo with no limit on how much we wanted to shoot…I spent a lot of time reloading as well😂
My first revolver was a s&w mod 13 but I have had many more. I done 👮♂️from 1981 to 2017. Speaking of mod 10 Ive got a round but mod 10 Ive had for a long time and an old s&w mod 10 pencil bbl that was a royal hongkong police dept revolver. Ive got several more but I dont carrying them anymore. Nowadays I carry a 9mm its just a change that came through time.
@@robtans5042 I carry the Glock 17 nowadays, it’s light and with the double stack mag’s it’s still lighter than my beefy L & N frame revolvers. I had never used a hand gun per say to any degree of proficiency, I was a long gun rifle user my whole life which served me well though while in the military during Vietnam….
I tend to prefer a revolver over a semi-auto, for a few reasons I don't have to worry about issues like failure to feed, failure to eject, and stovepiping in a revolver. If a revolver fails to fire a round, I simply pull the trigger again. The added bonus is that round may still be good, it may still fire. I just pull the trigger again until I get back to that round, and maybe it'll fire on a second try. With a semi-auto, however, if a round fails to fire, I have to rack the slide to eject that round and cycle another round into the chamber but once I've ejected that round, that round is already worthless to me. I find it easier to clean a revolver after each range session. All I have to do is open up the cylinder and clean and lube the ejector rod, each chamber in the cylinder, and the barrel. That's basically it. With a semi-auto, however, I have to take out the slide first, and then the recoil spring, the barrel (if the pistol is of a locked breech type), and the magazine. Then I have to clean and lube each of them before I can put them back. Unlike a semi-auto, a revolver doesn't leave brass behind. I got hit in the face by brass more than once while firing a semi-auto. Anyway, my $0.02.
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. My wife carries a revolver for all of the reasons that you mentioned. However, while she is a right handed shooter, she had to overcome having a left eye dominance. She has done pretty well with this, but I wondered if you had a video, or could do one, on dealing with "left eye dominance?" Thanks.
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well. Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
The knowledge and expertise that you pass along is awesome. Thanks for taking the time and your efforts, as you are helping so many people in so many ways. Thanks and God Bless.
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
Man! What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir! I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’. Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm. AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Great video thanks for sharing. I like modern striker fire polymer frame guns for sure. At the end of the day I'm an 1980s kid and revolvers are what I learned to shoot first. I also ran hammer fire automatics and I still love those guns more now then I did as a young boy.
Same here....I own both and love both....guns are like women....they come in different shapes and sizes and all deserved to be loved and taken care of....in return they will take care of u.
All your videos are excellent. I could watch u for hours. You have a lot of information and experience. Pleasure to watch. Keep on making videos thanks
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
Interesting topic that occupied my thoughts in Vietnam many times. When the shooting started, I was always worried about my 45 having a feed failure. I cleaned my pistol almost everyday but it was always a source of anxiety. I had a single feed failure in 2 tours, it clear with just a rack of the slide so I'm still around. Now I carry the FNX - 45 but on the ranch like my old SSA in 45 colt. I'm also an iron sights guy, even on my AR-15, it gives you a faster response.
I've heard people praise the .45 as being very effective (compared to 9mm for example) even when FMJ's are used. Is there any truth to this in your experience?
Thank you for this very interesting video. One additional element is that every gun owner has to live "completely safely" with his/her firearms, both for him or herself and for people nearby. And we have to do it for decades. The constraint is even stronger for people keeping a firearm loaded, a firearm with wich it is required to train both in the range and at home (with snapcaps). This is a point where the revolver has a significant advantage, especially for people who cannot train regularly under supervision.
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available. Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced. However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers. The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases). A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
Thanks again for your videos. I have also found that our academy instructors found a way to get good at reloading revolvers. 25 pushups for every round that hit the floor.
Happy New Year, sir! I really enjoy your videos and perspectives. Full disclosure: I own both. My grandfather's S&W .38 M&P revolver is self-aiming. It was my primary side arm for a long time. Now the Glock-19 is my EDC.
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
One thing that strikes me when viewing footage of officer involved shootings, is how often there are malfunctions either user-induced or mechanical, but malfunctions that wouldn't have occurred with a wheelgun. Now, when I say "often" I mean maybe 10-15% of videos I've seen, but that's far higher than one would expect considering that most of the popular service pistols have proven track records of being able to shoot thousands of rounds without failures in controlled test environments of course.
I thought that I had considered all things on which handguns I would purchase. Watching this video has caused me to realize that there are many things I did not consider. But now that I have owned both autos and revolvers, The two main factors for me were: a subcompact auto for personal carry and revolvers for magnum cartridges and sporting uses. This video is about as good as it gets on selecting handguns. And I did not follow the sage advice you gave on picking up my wife's first handgun. That was a grave mistake not bringing her with me, captain. As always, thank you so much for providing excellent content and may God bless you!
I have an SW model 60-14 357 magnum, but I carry 38+p in it and I shoot it very well. Happy New Year to you and your family from a 75yr old Army Veteran 1966/1969. God Bless you and your wife and thank you for our well-needed Police, Sir. God Bless America and all who love her!
Your videos are awesome! When I was a police officer, I carried a high-cap 9mm and a snubnose .38spl for my backup. I carried the .38 for my backup due to the fixed barrel that would work better for a CQB situation. Even though I've carried autos for years with my CCL, I'm looking at switching to a S&W Model 64, accompanied by a pair of speedloaders. I love the accuracy. Quick note. When I was a cop, I actually carried a 4" S&W Model 10 bull-barrel as my off-duty gun, so I've appreciated the wheel gun for a long time.
You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
Amen
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
An “old guy” who speaks with authority on a subject that he has devoted most of his adult life to.
I love it when he says he’s not into train tracks all over his gun. He doesn’t want his gun looking like a train set lol. That’s gold.
From here on im gonna call picatinny rails road rails
Take a low light class
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
I prefer a revolver , don't need to pick up the brass off the ground
My career started in ‘68 when revolvers ruled. My issued .38 saved me more than once in 30 years to include having to reload a Colt DS in the midst of a 1974 protracted gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. We transitioned to the Glock in the ‘80s & I was glad to have it due to its increased ammo capacity. I’m in my mid 70s, walk w/a cane so a J Frame is perfect for my needs. As an aside I agree w/you about putting a bunch of tech stuff on the gun in hopes of becoming a better shot. My guns have none of that, I shoot them the way they come from the factory. The only exception is oversize grips on a revolver to accommodate my XLG hands.
OC. Thank you for your Service. Glad u made it safely to your Pension. I also like the small J frames, like the Mod 49.
Thank you, glad you made it here to comment.
Old Cop---thanks for standing on the wall....30 yrs God Bless you...I am also 70 and walk with a cane ( live very rural Mts upstate NY ) and also pocket carry a S&W J frame....hang tough stay safe
Almost the same boat. Every now and then I think about selling one of my J frames for the new and shiny. Just can't do it.
@@russelder9743 I visit ny every summer to visit my daughter she is a nurse and lives in belleville,ny,We were on lake bonaparte last summer loved it ,of course i had to leave my carry gun back home in Pa.
"people take more on emotional significance vs realistic one" this guy is spitting facts!! love him already
I’ll take the revolver for conceal carry. Reliability & simplicity are important.
I own and enjoy both, but as I grow older, I grow fonder of my wheel guns.
Get your Old Fudd Club card.
SW 38 Special +p revolver for me. Add some hollow points, and I have all the safe, simple, reliable, rugged home defense needed. Bad dude catches on of those, and it's lights out.
GunBlue: THANK YOU for your informative videos, I'm learning lots from you!
In 57 years now I’ve never had any concerns with my revolvers, the function all the time every time !
I use speed loaders and the concept is fine and it works well !
Good information!
Autoloaders are a different breed all their own I agree!!
I'll take both.
YES PLEASE…
@@RTRider.MaxCaptain … Ditto!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Before I was even watching the video I was thinking the exact same thing I’ll take both
If the shtf pretty much anything that works and is sustainable is better than nothing.
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
As a long-time lover of the .41 Magnum revolver, it's a breath of fresh air to listen to this educated, and experienced Gentleman discuss these topics in a reasoned, and informed manner! One problem with the "social media" is that we are stuck with a huge mess of "arm chair experts", who have very little experience, and even less in-depth knowledge! Thank you, GunBlue490, for having "been there, done that", and are kindly sharing your experiences with those of us who value what you have to say, Good Sir! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc PS - Listening to your discussion put me in mind of reading the wise words of Elmer Keith, or Skeeter Skelton, the sages of yesteryear! Please keep it coming!
Love your clarity. You are a natural teacher. This discussion helped push me over the edge. I've decided to get my first revolver. Happy New Year!
You won’t regret it!
you will love it
Congratulations. Revolvers just have a timeless feel to them. They’re sexy.
What revolver did you get?
@@Zona-dw9rp my son-in-law is gifting me a Smith and Wesson, 686. he's a good boy.
What a beautiful home and inner/outer ambiance. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sir.
Your voice is so pleasant. I could listen to law books if they were read by you.
Both designs have their strong points, that’s why they’re both still around. Solid video. 👍
..love hearing those bells in the background...
Welcome back, yourself, sir. I hope 2023 is good for you and yours.
Lots of solid and experienced comments in this video. Great content.
Thanks for your valuable information.
Revolvers, especially old ones, are much more interesting to me than autos.
All the best to you and yours. Say hi to Bennie, God Bless.
Thankyou for taking the time to produce such a high grade production with great content week in week out! The video is of high clarity, sound is sharp, great lighting and great backdrop! Makes it very easy to watch.
I have both, but enjoy shooting the revolver a lot more and you don't have to search high and low for spent brass. 😉
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Happy New Year! God bless.
I'm primarily a Glock guy, but I have recently gotten on a revolver kick. Went to the range earlier today, where I brought my Glock 29, GP-100, and two LCRs in .38 Special and .22 WMR, respectively. I like the challenge of pistol shooting and a revolver is a completely different set of skills to master
Revolver shooting will make most shooters better at using an auto.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree. And it always seems that from the same approx barrel length, I get more control and grouping with a revolver.
Many revolvers also have an adjustable rear sight to square things up as well.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree as well a revolver makes you take the time energy and patience to hone the skills to hit your marks. You have generally 5 or 6 shots and you want them to count. I actually enjoy single action revolvers. I shoot them and my 1911 .45 and I notice my skills always improve
The revolver has an advantage when reloading ammunition. One nice thing is not having to chase brass.
Your concept on men vs women is 100% on point
GunBlue, although politicians and evil actors are doing their best to destroy our (God-given) rights, thank GOD that as you say “…this is still America, and you can do what you choose…”
Thank-you for your service, and I pray that you, the Mrs, and Benny continue to be blessed by His providence!
I absolutely love both.
A Chief Special 38 2" J frame hammerless snub is lightweight, fits right into a trouser pocket with zero printing, and is very easy to retrieve. Great as a back up or EDC. Use a IWB or OWB holster if pocket carry bothers you. 😀 A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours GunBlue! Your contributions to Gun Education are immeasurable.
I like the chime on your Grandfather clock.
Fantastic talk. Love the historical experience and images. Knolage is so valuable. Happy New Year! God Bless!
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
My first duty weapon was a S&W Model 10, then I was issued a mod. 65 then I bought a model 586…and having only 6 cartridges in that cylinder made me work harder to become a more proficient shooter; I knew I had to make every shot count….I spent a lot of time at our police shooting range every other week, where we had thousand’s of cartridges of wad cutter ammo with no limit on how much we wanted to shoot…I spent a lot of time reloading as well😂
My first revolver was a s&w mod 13 but I have had many more. I done 👮♂️from 1981 to 2017. Speaking of mod 10 Ive got a round but mod 10 Ive had for a long time and an old s&w mod 10 pencil bbl that was a royal hongkong police dept revolver. Ive got several more but I dont carrying them anymore. Nowadays I carry a 9mm its just a change that came through time.
@@robtans5042 I carry the Glock 17 nowadays, it’s light and with the double stack mag’s it’s still lighter than my beefy L & N frame revolvers. I had never used a hand gun per say to any degree of proficiency, I was a long gun rifle user my whole life which served me well though while in the military during Vietnam….
Nice to see you in good health sir.
...I'm getting back into wheelguns @ the age of 73....
Unfortunately, arthritis is dictating me to have to turn to the revolver, and that’s ok. Life goes on
I tend to prefer a revolver over a semi-auto, for a few reasons I don't have to worry about issues like failure to feed, failure to eject, and stovepiping in a revolver. If a revolver fails to fire a round, I simply pull the trigger again. The added bonus is that round may still be good, it may still fire. I just pull the trigger again until I get back to that round, and maybe it'll fire on a second try. With a semi-auto, however, if a round fails to fire, I have to rack the slide to eject that round and cycle another round into the chamber but once I've ejected that round, that round is already worthless to me. I find it easier to clean a revolver after each range session. All I have to do is open up the cylinder and clean and lube the ejector rod, each chamber in the cylinder, and the barrel. That's basically it. With a semi-auto, however, I have to take out the slide first, and then the recoil spring, the barrel (if the pistol is of a locked breech type), and the magazine. Then I have to clean and lube each of them before I can put them back. Unlike a semi-auto, a revolver doesn't leave brass behind. I got hit in the face by brass more than once while firing a semi-auto. Anyway, my $0.02.
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The clarity and no-nonsense approach to discussing the pros and cons is evidence of experience and wisdom. Thank you.
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. My wife carries a revolver for all of the reasons that you mentioned. However, while she is a right handed shooter, she had to overcome having a left eye dominance. She has done pretty well with this, but I wondered if you had a video, or could do one, on dealing with "left eye dominance?" Thanks.
Happy New Year !
Thank you for the videos
Best wishes for 2023
Always look forward to your knowledge and guidance! Thank you SIR!!
Happy New Year. I have learned so much from your videos. God Bless
Happy New Year, and thank you for another informative video.
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well.
Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
Happy New Year
Like them equally but those wheel guns are works of art.
Happy New Year! and thanks for this lesson! This is so interesting!
The knowledge and expertise that you pass along is awesome. Thanks for taking the time and your efforts, as you are helping so many people in so many ways. Thanks and God Bless.
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
Man!
What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir!
I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’.
Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm.
AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
Happy new year. Love your stuff.
A Smith & Wesson Police Chief's model 10 is an awesome shooter! I have 357 and 44 Magnums, but I love my model 10!
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Great video thanks for sharing. I like modern striker fire polymer frame guns for sure. At the end of the day I'm an 1980s kid and revolvers are what I learned to shoot first. I also ran hammer fire automatics and I still love those guns more now then I did as a young boy.
Happy New Year, sir, light weapons expert🇺🇲
Nice video, depends on what I’m doing that day as to what I carry. My issue is I like them all…
I like both, own both, and have carried both professionally. Most times as as a citizen defender I conceal carry a snub revolver.
Same here....I own both and love both....guns are like women....they come in different shapes and sizes and all deserved to be loved and taken care of....in return they will take care of u.
Wishing you and your family (including Benny) a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2023!
All your videos are excellent. I could watch u for hours. You have a lot of information and experience. Pleasure to watch. Keep on making videos thanks
May the year bring only the best for you, your bride, and Benny. God Bless.
This video is awesome! One of the most informational ones I have seen and I have watched many, thanks a million.
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
BLESSINGS from the West Coast of Canada 🔥
Just finished my design and patenting for my "automatic revolver"😇
Great video. Thank you and I wish you a happy new year as well.
Another wonderful straight forward educational video. Love your content, Happy New Year. God bless.
Thank you for another great video. Happy New Year and God Bless
Excellent video. Thank you and Happy New Year.
"I digress " you often say and when you do you share your wisdom with us. God bless you sir.
Interesting topic that occupied my thoughts in Vietnam many times. When the shooting started, I was always worried about my 45 having a feed failure. I cleaned my pistol almost everyday but it was always a source of anxiety. I had a single feed failure in 2 tours, it clear with just a rack of the slide so I'm still around. Now I carry the FNX - 45 but on the ranch like my old SSA in 45 colt.
I'm also an iron sights guy, even on my AR-15, it gives you a faster response.
I've heard people praise the .45 as being very effective (compared to 9mm for example) even when FMJ's are used. Is there any truth to this in your experience?
Had a pal who was a tunnel rat. He used a 38 spl smith. Also had a knife.
Thank you for this very interesting video.
One additional element is that every gun owner has to live "completely safely" with his/her firearms, both for him or herself and for people nearby. And we have to do it for decades. The constraint is even stronger for people keeping a firearm loaded, a firearm with wich it is required to train both in the range and at home (with snapcaps). This is a point where the revolver has a significant advantage, especially for people who cannot train regularly under supervision.
Such a fantastic video. Thank you very much for sharing.
Happy New Year and All the Best! I've borrowed your standard "welcome back" on several training modules for work. God Bless!
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available.
Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced.
However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers.
The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases).
A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
@@tomarmstrong750 True , I am quite aware of what you say .. 2.3 grains of bullseye here
Not a fan of the tactical Tupperware polymer pistols . I’ll take steel and wood any day . Personally I prefer wheel guns .
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge and experience, it is appreciated
Thanks again for your videos. I have also found that our academy instructors found a way to get good at reloading revolvers. 25 pushups for every round that hit the floor.
What a great teacher! He has a tremendous dept of knowlege, and good judgment.
Happy New Year, sir! I really enjoy your videos and perspectives. Full disclosure: I own both. My grandfather's S&W .38 M&P revolver is self-aiming. It was my primary side arm for a long time. Now the Glock-19 is my EDC.
Nice presentation!
I appreciate the comparisons, I own all types of handguns, but as an almost octogenarian I really fine myself using a revolver for my edc.
I absolutely love your videos.
Another interesting video. Thanks and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Thanks for another video. Great information as always.
Very good presentation.
On par with Paul Harrel’s discussion with similar bottom line.
Excellent Advice Thank You Mr Gunblue Happy New Year 🔫😀😊
Happy New Year....I'll take one of each please.
Pleasant and informative to listen to facts and truths delivered in your slow and deliberate manner.
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Happy New Year to you GunBlue490 and thanks for the video!
Delightful video! Thank you!
One thing that strikes me when viewing footage of officer involved shootings, is how often there are malfunctions either user-induced or mechanical, but malfunctions that wouldn't have occurred with a wheelgun. Now, when I say "often" I mean maybe 10-15% of videos I've seen, but that's far higher than one would expect considering that most of the popular service pistols have proven track records of being able to shoot thousands of rounds without failures in controlled test environments of course.
That room is so appealing, beautiful place
I thought that I had considered all things on which handguns I would purchase. Watching this video has caused me to realize that there are many things I did not consider. But now that I have owned both autos and revolvers, The two main factors for me were: a subcompact auto for personal carry and revolvers for magnum cartridges and sporting uses. This video is about as good as it gets on selecting handguns. And I did not follow the sage advice you gave on picking up my wife's first handgun. That was a grave mistake not bringing her with me, captain. As always, thank you so much for providing excellent content and may God bless you!
Wheelgun or pistol? Yes please! Own and carry bottom feeders and revolvers. Enjoy them all.
I learned to use both, I primarily use autos but my backup piece will always be my S&W 38 snub nose, love that little gun.
They are both great options.
I have an SW model 60-14 357 magnum, but I carry 38+p in it and I shoot it very well. Happy New Year to you and your family from a 75yr old Army Veteran 1966/1969. God Bless you and your wife and thank you for our well-needed Police, Sir. God Bless America and all who love her!
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So do I!!!! I love my Lady Smith!
Your videos are awesome! When I was a police officer, I carried a high-cap 9mm and a snubnose .38spl for my backup. I carried the .38 for my backup due to the fixed barrel that would work better for a CQB situation. Even though I've carried autos for years with my CCL, I'm looking at switching to a S&W Model 64, accompanied by a pair of speedloaders. I love the accuracy. Quick note. When I was a cop, I actually carried a 4" S&W Model 10 bull-barrel as my off-duty gun, so I've appreciated the wheel gun for a long time.