Several things I like about this channel he doesn't just buy a gun but he revisited years after he's bought it and tells you how it still works. If he still likes it
A little over 20 years in the Army as an infantry soldier with multiple combat tours and currently 16 years and counting in law enforcement. I have fired hundreds of different firearms and have dozens of firearms in my house including handguns in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. My off duty carry gun, along with some of my shift mates at work is the RIA M206 spurless model. Never fails us, easy to conceal and draw, super reliable. Will it win a contest for nicest looking gun...no, but when you need it most who cares what it looks like. I highly recommend the M206. Nice review mixup98.
I’m thinking about buying two for EDC! 2 are better than one! Why 2 because they teach you at the police academy to shoot with both hands! So I think it’s better to have 2 you can conceal ! The look like you can hide them pretty well!
Inexpensive guns are more important to society. “The goal is that every man be armed.” My Manurhin MR73 or a Korth Mongoose may be impressive, but reliable guns everyone can afford are more important.
I wouldn't keep a korth or manuhrin as a toilet/hideout/garage gun(why NO, i dont keep a gun in ANY of those places). You're right inexpensive guns are important.
@@dgunearthed7859 the MR73 exists because GIGN loved the S&W M19 but wanted one that would handle 40,000 full magnum rounds per year. I love K frames and wanted a “forever .357” but it is just blued steel. For that price I could stash cheaper guns all over the house - NOT that I would ever actually DO that…🙄
Yeah, people can be gun snobs sometimes... but not all inexpensive firearms are crap. There are many firearms in that price range that aren't bad... and even if some of them aren't 100% reliable, they'll still save your life 99.95% of the time. That's a hell of a lot better than the low odds of surviving without a firearm. Most guns can be made reliable too if the person is willing to spend the time on it. It's one of the many reasons I always think gun owners should always know precisely how each and every gun they own functions... so they can make sure it's always in safe, working, Reliable condition. Even the cheap guns can be sent back to the manufacturer to fix if they're not reliable... and if they can't be sent back, they're usually very simple and easy to fix. (Although revolvers can be significantly more complex than semiauto's, especially for people that haven't worked on them before).
Sir, I have a mix, the Kimbers and the cheap ones. And I encourage my students (first-time gun buyers) to get a holster, firearm, and 100 rounds. The most EFFECTIVE way to do so is best for both them and the people next to them. Most want that 9MM double-stack they saw in a movie, but about 1/3 buy affordable revolvers because they like simplicity.
@@wesleymills6542 Revolvers are simple, but significantly more complex. You just have to hope it don't ever jam or break, because it's unlikely you'll be able to fix it. (especially during a self defense situation).
So I bought one of these in the spur-less version and installed a set of better grips I had off a colt and then highlighted the front ramp with white and the small crescent in the rear with red. This gun is quickly becoming my favorite. ❤
not really a "dick special" copy. the lockwork is more colt trooper (no combo v spring to be found). not a real minus, just pointing out its not gonna be a colt d frame, even if inspired by it
Thanks for another excellent video and review. The M206 is a good value for the money given your experience with it. For some people, $250 is all they can afford to spend on a personal defense gun so this is ideal. The fit and finish might be a bit off but the revolver is accurate, mechanically sound, and reliable which is what really counts. Plus a revolver is inherently easier to teach and operate safely than a semi-auto. I'd use standard pressure 38 Special ammo in this one for less wear and tear, like I do with my surplus LEO agency S&W revolvers. You did you viewers a great service with this update video so they can get their money's worth on a useful and low cost defensive revolver.
A gun group member once asked for advice about his Smith & Wesson .model 10 which had issues. . He was asking if it would be practical for him to have it repaired or just sell it and buy a new rock island 206 that he was able to fire at his local Armscor shooting range. We all responded that it would be better for him to have the Smith repaired. He had the repairs done and proceeded to the range wherein the old Smith performed well. Since the Smith had a 4 inch barrel, our friend then proceeded to buy a snubbie. He ended up with the model 206. Today, he is shooting groups with both revolvers. Nice video Mixup98!
You can never go wrong with a S&W Model 10 and I'm glad to hear that he had his repaired. He made a wise decision. It is always good to hear from you and as always I thank you for watching our videos.
Call me a gun snob I guess, I bought the model 200 4" gun online and took it home,looked it over and the side plate near the bottom looked like it was fit with a file, very crude so I sold it
Yup, you have slight snobbishness...it's okay, you are entitled to being happy/not happy with any purchase, includes firearms...we own a few put together like Swiss watches, more that would be too rough to suit you...we judge solely on reliability, don't worry about fit/finish...it's all good...
@@JohnPublic-dk7zd True. It's kinda hard to expect a perfectly finished firearm for the price though... especially a revolver. I think most gun companies overcharge and are unfair... but on average, a gun at this price range isn't going to be a work of art. (It costs Glock $40 to produce each gun and that includes everything from parts, electricity, man hours, health insurance, taxes and everything else... but they charge a hell of a lot more than that for them. I know the manufacturer isn't the only one that has to make a profit... but I still think the mark up is ridiculous. It's why so many gun companies lobby for gun laws. They want guns to be this special, privileged thing, so they can charge so much for them. Once they become a simple tool that anyone can make, then the prices couldn't be justified. That's especially true with silencers. A $15 silencer costs like $200-$300 these days... but you can get the "fuel filters" and "solvent traps" from China for under $20 (and sometimes as cheap as $5 or $10)... and some are every bit as good as some of the expensive US made one's (not the high end one's, but just "expensive" one's that are $100 or more).
In 2010, i purchased a Rock Island M206. Over 4 years, I'm guessing I put under a few hundred rounds through it. That's not much of a test, but I never had any problems with it. I eventually moved on to a 642 Airweight, an SP101, a 442, and various S&W .357's. As cheap as the RI's are, I've always been tempted to purchase anorber one...just to see how many rounds it can take before going to crap. Good video, Mixup98.
When I used to work at Turners Outdoorsman in the firearms department I used to always heavily suggest that people save their money instead of buying a cheap autoloader like a Lorcin or Jennings and by a Rossi .22lr or .38 special snub nose. You want it to go bang when you need it to.
I know several people with them and don't know of anyone that's had any problems with it. Just one friend that never oiled or maintained it had his rust really bad (in appearance). If cleaned right up with a brass brush and a "boiling and oiling". I know it's not a Blued finish... but it worked really well and looks brand new again. He just bought it, shot it and then never cleaned or oiled it for as long as he's had it. Only knew it was rusted, because he took it out to show me, because I was asking if he knew who made it (he didn't know, so he went to grab it). Other than that though, they shoot good, they're reliable and they're accurate. If you take care of them they'll probably last a lifetime.
I love misup98! He's not afraid to shoot guns that other people wouldn't even consider. He has a lot of skill and gives honest reviews that I trust. Great channel!
Nice little truck gun. Very utilitarian and you can't go wrong with a (6) shot revolver. Most people want higher capacity but my belief is, if you can't do the job with six, you are in the wrong fight.
@@noapologizes2018 marksmanship skills count, my edc is a Ruger Speed Six 357 magnum 2 3/4 barrel. It's a brick with a snappy recoil for as heavy as it is.
A potential conflict with a person and their pack of aggressive dogs is the most likely scenario an average person may run into that may need more than a 6 cylinder, I've heard reports of people being in these situations and wishing they had more, just something to think about.
Thanks so much for this video, I as a 3rd generation Naval Service member who has spent loads of time in the Philippines can say nothing but good things about this revolver, I have also looked at this firearm as a good option for folks on a budget it is better than a sharp stick or a rock for personnel defense. Thanks again.
Ive owned one of these for around 5 years now. Thousands of rounds through it and absolutely no issues what so ever. Sold one to my old man for 75$!! Haha! Great revolver.
Got one of these a few years ago, really like the little chunk of steel, no problems with it. The Colt D Frame Post 71 Gripper Grips from Pachmayr fit on the revolver, bought one off Amazon or Ebay for like $20 and it makes it feel like a different gun. One downside of the grips though is the thumb shelf gets in the way of a speed loader, I took a razor blade to mine and shaved down a little material at a time until speed loaders would work.
I own both the m200 and m206. Great little guns for the money. I bought mine pre covid so they were around $200-$210 each. Never had an issue. They aren't pretty, fit and finish leave a bit to be desired, but they'll definitely get you home safe and sound if necessary.
A few years ago, I bought a 4" Model 200 at my favorite pawn shop, just over $150. It only had the wooden grip, which was not held snugly to the frame with the one screw across the grips. I fashioned a new wooden grip, secured with an additional screw tapped into the bottom of the grip frame. It is immediately at hand by my recliner, loaded with handloads of Hornady Z-Max 110 grain bullets over 5.4 grains of Bullseye, with a speedloader holding 6 more of the same.
I have a Taurus 856 I got for $195 with a rebate a few years back. These guns are actually great for the price. I keep them as a gun I could give to a friend in a pinch without really caring if I get it back
Great video sir! I have the M206 as well as the M200 and they both perform quite well. Ive never fired +P out of them however, I am tempted. Keep up the great work.
I have the spurless, double-action only version of this in chrome. Love the little gun, and the rounds go where I want them to go at 15 yards even with a trigger that is a bit long and heavy. I have a partially paralyzed left arm, so I shoot it mostly one-handed. Still is able to give me a three inch group centered on the target. That satisfies my needs.
I got one of these based off your initial review 4 years ago on sale for $180, paperwork and all. I gave it to my little brother who lives in SF. It's thwarted 2 attempted break in with zero shots fired. Excellent little wheel gun. Rad you're doing a follow up on it.
Hello rollypollyguy. I'm glad to hear that you bought a 206 based on my initial review. Your brother is also glad that you bought one and gave it to him. Thanks for the excellent comment and I also thank you for watching my videos.
@mixup98 I meant to mention I bought this in CA and that my brother and I strictly shot 110 and 125gr +P through it. Thinking one of those speed loaders is the right call for his xmas gift. Keep 'em coming bud!
I bought the RIA M200 last year after watching your review. One of the best gun purchases I have made (and on sale for less than $200.00). Very reliable and accurate. My next gun will be the M206. Thanks for the great videos!!!
I really love your reviews, only thing I don't like is how everytime I see one of your videos it makes me wanna go buy a gun lol keep up the great videos sir. Thank you
A lot of my viewers say exactly the same thing about wanting to buy the guns that I review 😁 My son and I are hoping to get back to making our videos once the weather starts to cool down a little.
I didn't have good luck from mine. My 206 stopped rotating the cylinder after less than hundred rounds. For the price I paid I think it will be a work in progress while I try my shade tree type gunsmithing. I don't regret buying it . When it was functioning I enjoyed it.
Give RIA a call. My M200 was way out of time out of the box. They apologized and quickly sent a prepaid shipping label to my phone. They covered all shipping and repairs. I had the revolver back in 3 weeks. Not only was it working perfectly, it feels like it has a custom action job. Just great customer service !
That kind of response is a winner in any business! I'd be VERY leery of having just anybody timing a revolver 'by guess and by gosh'. @@shadowwolf9503 Take care.
Good vid Mixup. I don't have one of these and have never shot one... but they look like decent, albeit rough revolvers. I do have a RIA 1911 and I really like it. Thanks and as always, I enjoyed it!
I picked up a Rock Island M200 which is the same series revolver, but with a 3 inch barrel for about $200 on sale. It runs really well, but I've only used FMJ .38 ammo in it. I have run a couple of hundred rounds through it with no issues and I swapped out the plastic grips with some nice handmade wooden grips that work real well with it. I was initially looking for a .357 magnum revolver, but this one popped up for $200, so I couldn't pass it up. I may pick up the M206 one day to use as a backup.
I just purchased one from my local gun shop. Haven’t got to range with it yet, but have watched your reviews on this model and I’m sure will love the M206 as well.
I have the M200 and no timing issues and lock up good after 300 rounds. Did put a nice set of wood stocks on it from ebay and it pimped the revolver out nicely. M
I'm glad you came back to revisit this. I was wondering how it would hold up over time. My RIA 1911 seems to be holding up really well (VERY well for the price), but as you noted, revolvers are a bit more complicated. Seems like they got it right! Also, you seem to shoot better DA. I found that out about myself long ago. I think it's something about the longer trigger pull give me time to correct and shoot through the wobble.
I also own an RIA 1911 and it has also been a great pistol, especially for the price I paid for it. Years ago, when I worked security for the federal government, we had to quality every six months with our revolvers by shooting double-action only. We had to fire 60 rounds and six of those rounds were fired at 50 yards! I'm proud to say that I was one of the top shooters for the two decades that I worked that job! 👍😎
Just bought one of these. I checked it out at the store because an M200 I bought had to be returned because of really bad timing. The M206 was fine until I dry-fired it once and the cylinder locked up and the trigger wouldn't function to move the hammer. It went back to Armscor, too. Another M200 I bought shoots low and left more than 4" at 5 yards. I used a laser sighting module to check it out. I'm glad I never actually tried to shoot any of the three junk heaps.
Thats a nice revolver especially for the price. Looks like it would make a great first gun for someone who is wanting to buy a gun but not real familiar with firearms or wanting something in a revolver for self defense but something larger than a 22 . Thanks for the video as always very helpful and informative. Enjoy your videos each and every time especially when you don’t try to discourage others that are new to firearms from buying one. Mainly revolvers
Great episode. As well as I cherish / provide TLC to my safes' queens (From an OEM Colt SAA 2nd Gen Montana Double Comm / 1.964, thru my several Customized / Competition 1.911's & S&W 686-3 / dual cylinder, to my Heym SR.10 kal.30-06, I still love my inexpensive, accurate & reliable snubby 8 rnd Taurus in .22 WMR as EDC when I go out in cargo pants / 'tropical attire', among three other lite ones. Glocks??. No thanks. I've owned / used / competed w/ over a dozen Glocks. After a 'not so good' episode, I sold'em all. Too bad Glock's plastic mag release is available in tough aluminum alloy nowadays, as well as aftermarket, ramped + TRULY supported bbls. Too late for me. Now I'm looking for an ex- GIGN MR.73, as well as a Taurus TX 22 after watching Mr @Mixup & son, do wonders with one, without a single hiccup...
Good morning my friend. It sounds like you have a very nice collection of firearms, especially with the Colt SSA. The Taurus TX22 is an excellent pistol and I hope you do end up buying one. I love mine and I'm sure you will too.
Hello Sir! Great day for a revolver video. That is a nice budget friendly carry option you have there; and of course you make a snub-nose seem like a 6inch with your excellent skill.. My late father gave me his S&W 38special. Good times yeah. You have a great Sunday my friend and see you next time. :)
I got an M200 as a "glovebox" gun when I was on the road alot and not much extra money. I looked at Hipoints but this was better in so many ways. Still love it.
TH-cam is NOT giving me notifications when you guys share a new video. The good side is I get to catch 3 or 4 at once! Keep on rockin! Last night watching again the old Smith and Wesson 586. Got mine always beside when sleeping
I hear from a lot of viewers that they are also not being notified when I post a new video. Go figure. I am hoping to post a new video either tomorrow or Monday, depending on the wind and rain. I loved that old S&W 586 and I'm still kicking myself in the ass for selling it.
I’ve always liked the look of these 206’s, very classic profile for a snubnose .38…nothing wrong with being cheap as long as it works well, allows more people to be armed as necessary in these times where disposable income is scarce
I use the wood grips on mine because it gets my hand closer in line with the barrel and it looks cooler. I generally shoot my own cowboy loads out of it and it can be deadly accurate at 100 yards. Definitely a hit with me.
I am partial to the AL 9.0 from RIA. 9mm, six shot Revolver, 3" barrel. Also the cylinder release is a 'push forward' type, which differs from the M206's 'pull back' design. Just a personal preference.
The hominy shots may not have been as spectacular as you'd hoped, Mixup, but I thoroughly enjoyed them. Whenever you put a can of hominy to its best possible use, as you did in this video, I'm all for it! 👍
First, determine your needs...you in the 'hood, or in a more benign area...expect Hollywood style gunfights once a week, or is the Wal-Mart parking lot your main threat...need a caliber that can stop a live bear, or okay with anything that goes bang real loud...big person/little person...? we own several revolvers, from .22lr to .38spec, but they do come much bigger...if you can, ask to try some revolvers your friends might own, it will help your search immeasurably...
I am a non Leo employee at a jail, occasionally get threatened by inmates but doubt it’s serious and sometimes run into former inmates that recognize at the store, gas stations etc. Sometimes I have my family sometimes I don’t. While I don’t expect a violent confrontation ( been amicable so far) it’s a possibility.
Hello bobbbobb. I am a retired corrections officer and I know what you are going through regarding former inmates. If your budget is in the $300 range I would suggest a Taurus Model 856. I own several and they are great revolvers and the quality if much better than the Rock Island shown in this video. The Ruger SP101 and the S&W Model 642 are also great revolvers but will cost about twice as much as the Taurus. I have lots of revolver reviews here on youtube and you might want to check out my revolver playlist which might help you decide on a revolver.
I am a police officer and have been for 16 years. I was a soldier for 20 years before that. I own somewhere between 30-40 firearms right now. Several of my shift mates and I bought the M206 spurless for off duty carry. We have put several hundred rounds through them practicing at the range. They are great. None of us carry anything else off duty now. I have handguns costing $1,000-$2,000 dollars and yet I carry the M206 off duty the majority of the time because of its reliability. I highly recommend them.
Appreciate the reply Local range has some revolvers for rent that I’m planning on trying when I get a weekend day off. Ruger LCR, couple S&W’s and some Taurus.
I bought 2. One had timing problem. In double action, the hammer drops prior to the cylinder being fully locked by the cylinder stop. I sent it back to RIA for repair. When I got it back, the revolver still had the same timing issue. I now use this revolver for dry-firing practice only.
I've had mine for about two years. I've kept the wood grips on it. I kind of like the nostalgic look of it. Reminds me of Mannix or Rockford, or Cannon.
I had all three the m 206 spurless and the regular hammer and the m 200 full size. I traded off the snubbies and kept the m200 . The spurless seemed to be a hair off timing and I would get peppered and the hammer on the other seemed to dig into my hand on recoil. So I went and got a Taurus m85
Several things I like about this channel he doesn't just buy a gun but he revisited years after he's bought it and tells you how it still works. If he still likes it
Thank you Travis....I love your comment!
@@mixup98 no problem keep doing what your doing 👍
A little over 20 years in the Army as an infantry soldier with multiple combat tours and currently 16 years and counting in law enforcement. I have fired hundreds of different firearms and have dozens of firearms in my house including handguns in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. My off duty carry gun, along with some of my shift mates at work is the RIA M206 spurless model. Never fails us, easy to conceal and draw, super reliable. Will it win a contest for nicest looking gun...no, but when you need it most who cares what it looks like. I highly recommend the M206. Nice review mixup98.
I’m thinking about buying two for EDC! 2 are better than one! Why 2 because they teach you at the police academy to shoot with both hands! So I think it’s better to have 2 you can conceal ! The look like you can hide them pretty well!
What holster you recommend? It tough finding one for the 206
@@Meh-hr7gq any holster for a colt detective special will work for the M206
Thanks for your comments. My RIA M206 has become a favorite.
Proud 🇵🇭 made
Inexpensive guns are more important to society. “The goal is that every man be armed.” My Manurhin MR73 or a Korth Mongoose may be impressive, but reliable guns everyone can afford are more important.
I wouldn't keep a korth or manuhrin as a toilet/hideout/garage gun(why NO, i dont keep a gun in ANY of those places). You're right inexpensive guns are important.
@@dgunearthed7859 the MR73 exists because GIGN loved the S&W M19 but wanted one that would handle 40,000 full magnum rounds per year. I love K frames and wanted a “forever .357” but it is just blued steel. For that price I could stash cheaper guns all over the house - NOT that I would ever actually DO that…🙄
Yeah, people can be gun snobs sometimes... but not all inexpensive firearms are crap. There are many firearms in that price range that aren't bad... and even if some of them aren't 100% reliable, they'll still save your life 99.95% of the time. That's a hell of a lot better than the low odds of surviving without a firearm. Most guns can be made reliable too if the person is willing to spend the time on it. It's one of the many reasons I always think gun owners should always know precisely how each and every gun they own functions... so they can make sure it's always in safe, working, Reliable condition. Even the cheap guns can be sent back to the manufacturer to fix if they're not reliable... and if they can't be sent back, they're usually very simple and easy to fix. (Although revolvers can be significantly more complex than semiauto's, especially for people that haven't worked on them before).
Sir, I have a mix, the Kimbers and the cheap ones. And I encourage my students (first-time gun buyers) to get a holster, firearm, and 100 rounds. The most EFFECTIVE way to do so is best for both them and the people next to them. Most want that 9MM double-stack they saw in a movie, but about 1/3 buy affordable revolvers because they like simplicity.
@@wesleymills6542 Revolvers are simple, but significantly more complex. You just have to hope it don't ever jam or break, because it's unlikely you'll be able to fix it. (especially during a self defense situation).
I've had my 206 over 3 years and never had any problems with it. $250 well spent. Thanks for the update.
You are very welcome and thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the review. I am thinking about getting one for my mother in law.
Nice. The snub nose is iconic. Very film noir. Cheers from Australia.
Every country in the world should at bare minimum allow people to carry a snub nose 38 special revolver for self defense.
My mother has one, she is 80 years old.
It is very film noir lol its basically a clone of the Colt Detective i believe
We’re catching up to you on losing the right to self defense and a government through socialism
It comes with a tumbler of whiskey, a beige long coat and a multi pack a day habit.
I have this and the 4" Model 200. Love 'em both. I always enjoy your honest reviews.
Thank you Harry....you just made my day!
So I bought one of these in the spur-less version and installed a set of better grips I had off a colt and then highlighted the front ramp with white and the small crescent in the rear with red. This gun is quickly becoming my favorite. ❤
Awesome....thanks for the feedback!
I've sold a few of the Rock Island revolvers. As an inexpensive copy of the Colt Detective Special, they're much better than the price indicates.
not really a "dick special" copy. the lockwork is more colt trooper (no combo v spring to be found). not a real minus, just pointing out its not gonna be a colt d frame, even if inspired by it
A Phillipine 'Saturday Night Special'!
😎... Cool, baby!
It's one of the only cheap revolvers I don't try to steer people away from.
Thanks for another excellent video and review. The M206 is a good value for the money given your experience with it. For some people, $250 is all they can afford to spend on a personal defense gun so this is ideal. The fit and finish might be a bit off but the revolver is accurate, mechanically sound, and reliable which is what really counts. Plus a revolver is inherently easier to teach and operate safely than a semi-auto. I'd use standard pressure 38 Special ammo in this one for less wear and tear, like I do with my surplus LEO agency S&W revolvers. You did you viewers a great service with this update video so they can get their money's worth on a useful and low cost defensive revolver.
A gun group member once asked for advice about his Smith & Wesson .model 10 which had issues.
. He was asking if it would be practical for him to have it repaired or just sell it and buy a new rock island 206 that he was able to fire at his local Armscor shooting range.
We all responded that it would be better for him to have the Smith repaired. He had the repairs done and proceeded to the range wherein the old Smith performed well.
Since the Smith had a 4 inch
barrel, our friend then proceeded to buy a snubbie. He ended up with the model 206. Today, he is shooting groups with both revolvers. Nice video Mixup98!
You can never go wrong with a S&W Model 10 and I'm glad to hear that he had his repaired. He made a wise decision. It is always good to hear from you and as always I thank you for watching our videos.
They are not esthetically pleasingly to the eye, but the darned things work! For the money its a good buy. Thanks for the videos.
Call me a gun snob I guess, I bought the model 200 4" gun online and took it home,looked it over and the side plate near the bottom looked like it was fit with a file, very crude so I sold it
Yup, you have slight snobbishness...it's okay, you are entitled to being happy/not happy with any purchase, includes firearms...we own a few put together like Swiss watches, more that would be too rough to suit you...we judge solely on reliability, don't worry about fit/finish...it's all good...
@@JohnPublic-dk7zd True. It's kinda hard to expect a perfectly finished firearm for the price though... especially a revolver. I think most gun companies overcharge and are unfair... but on average, a gun at this price range isn't going to be a work of art. (It costs Glock $40 to produce each gun and that includes everything from parts, electricity, man hours, health insurance, taxes and everything else... but they charge a hell of a lot more than that for them. I know the manufacturer isn't the only one that has to make a profit... but I still think the mark up is ridiculous. It's why so many gun companies lobby for gun laws. They want guns to be this special, privileged thing, so they can charge so much for them. Once they become a simple tool that anyone can make, then the prices couldn't be justified. That's especially true with silencers. A $15 silencer costs like $200-$300 these days... but you can get the "fuel filters" and "solvent traps" from China for under $20 (and sometimes as cheap as $5 or $10)... and some are every bit as good as some of the expensive US made one's (not the high end one's, but just "expensive" one's that are $100 or more).
Very cheap gun. I’d spend more and get a better gun. Ruger or s&w
It's based on the Colt Detective Special 2" barrel. Looks accurate and reliable. Good value.
It's made in the Philippines its the downside
@@stretchedout6600+ Jeepneys are also made there, more durable than your modern day sedan
In 2010, i purchased a Rock Island M206. Over 4 years, I'm guessing I put under a few hundred rounds through it. That's not much of a test, but I never had any problems with it. I eventually moved on to a 642 Airweight, an SP101, a 442, and various S&W .357's. As cheap as the RI's are, I've always been tempted to purchase anorber one...just to see how many rounds it can take before going to crap. Good video, Mixup98.
Thanks for your honest review of this revolver. I was curious about this one.
When I used to work at Turners Outdoorsman in the firearms department I used to always heavily suggest that people save their money instead of buying a cheap autoloader like a Lorcin or Jennings and by a Rossi .22lr or .38 special snub nose. You want it to go bang when you need it to.
You are a great person for that.
The M206 and the M200 are great revolvers.
I know several people with them and don't know of anyone that's had any problems with it. Just one friend that never oiled or maintained it had his rust really bad (in appearance). If cleaned right up with a brass brush and a "boiling and oiling". I know it's not a Blued finish... but it worked really well and looks brand new again. He just bought it, shot it and then never cleaned or oiled it for as long as he's had it. Only knew it was rusted, because he took it out to show me, because I was asking if he knew who made it (he didn't know, so he went to grab it). Other than that though, they shoot good, they're reliable and they're accurate. If you take care of them they'll probably last a lifetime.
I would prefer the RIA M200 with the 4” barrel as a woods carry gun. It also looks a bit more attractive than the M206.
@@robertonavarro7713 They similar other than the looks and their size?
@@deucedeuce1572 Yes
I have the 200 and it is my every day carry
I love misup98! He's not afraid to shoot guns that other people wouldn't even consider. He has a lot of skill and gives honest reviews that I trust. Great channel!
Thank you Leslie....you just made my day 👍😎👌
Exactly 100%
The echo through that canyon is sooooooo cool.
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Thank you for the 4 year review! I love mine, I haven’t been burned yet from RIA.
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RIA make good guns, I have never had problems. They are basic to good looks but they work very good
A reliable firearm in a legit defensive cartridge that is accurate enough for its intended purpose? Yeah, it's worth every penny
i carry one personally, low profile, so easy and safe to handle :) i def reccommend it for people who want to start practicing EDC
Not reliable.
I have a 9mm auto and a . 357 GP100,both too big to carry under light clothes, so this will be my new EDC.
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Why not ?
So is the model 200
Thank you for the update
Nice little truck gun. Very utilitarian and you can't go wrong with a (6) shot revolver. Most people want higher capacity but my belief is, if you can't do the job with six, you are in the wrong fight.
Or you are terribly outnumbered
@@PhillipFelix-kw3zi Only one time in my life with that with bigger toys, and it was enough.
@@noapologizes2018 marksmanship skills count, my edc is a Ruger Speed Six 357 magnum 2 3/4 barrel. It's a brick with a snappy recoil for as heavy as it is.
A potential conflict with a person and their pack of aggressive dogs is the most likely scenario an average person may run into that may need more than a 6 cylinder, I've heard reports of people being in these situations and wishing they had more, just something to think about.
@@FatYokel I hope not, I don't own anything for repelling large crowds. That makes me nervous
Thanks MixUp. A local FFL (out of his house) here in N. Utah has one right now for $250. I might pick it up.
truck gun
Do it you won't regret it!😊
@@gavocrazy yup, or top drawer gun, garage gun, etc. if it can reliably make a fist-sized group at 7 yards, it’s a valuable tool.
@@stuartowens3506I love northern Utah. Cache county pride!!!
@@robertensign8786 Statewide Guns in Davis County. The guy has better prices on guns than ALL competitors.
Thanks so much for this video, I as a 3rd generation Naval Service member who has spent loads of time in the Philippines can say nothing but good things about this revolver, I have also looked at this firearm as a good option for folks on a budget it is better than a sharp stick or a rock for personnel defense. Thanks again.
A 3" version would make a great camping gun. Decent budget revolver.
I don't believe that Rock Island makes a 3" version but you can get a 4" version which is called the Model 200.
It's about time. Been waiting for your next video .
Great stuff as usual.
I have had my M206 for 5 years now and it is my EDC. Zero issues.
Awesome....thanks for the feedback!
Ive owned one of these for around 5 years now. Thousands of rounds through it and absolutely no issues what so ever. Sold one to my old man for 75$!! Haha! Great revolver.
I have 206 model and have never had any problems. Love your videos. Hello from North Carolina
Hello oaktree1964 and greetings from southern Nevada. I love that you love my videos....thank you!
Got one of these a few years ago, really like the little chunk of steel, no problems with it.
The Colt D Frame Post 71 Gripper Grips from Pachmayr fit on the revolver, bought one off Amazon or Ebay for like $20 and it makes it feel like a different gun.
One downside of the grips though is the thumb shelf gets in the way of a speed loader, I took a razor blade to mine and shaved down a little material at a time until speed loaders would work.
Thanks for the advice Zantar45....much appreciated.
I own both the m200 and m206. Great little guns for the money. I bought mine pre covid so they were around $200-$210 each. Never had an issue. They aren't pretty, fit and finish leave a bit to be desired, but they'll definitely get you home safe and sound if necessary.
A few years ago, I bought a 4" Model 200 at my favorite pawn shop, just over $150. It only had the wooden grip, which was not held snugly to the frame with the one screw across the grips. I fashioned a new wooden grip, secured with an additional screw tapped into the bottom of the grip frame. It is immediately at hand by my recliner, loaded with handloads of Hornady Z-Max 110 grain bullets over 5.4 grains of Bullseye, with a speedloader holding 6 more of the same.
I have a Taurus 856 I got for $195 with a rebate a few years back. These guns are actually great for the price. I keep them as a gun I could give to a friend in a pinch without really caring if I get it back
Great video sir! I have the M206 as well as the M200 and they both perform quite well. Ive never fired +P out of them however, I am tempted. Keep up the great work.
I will my friend....thank you.
Really cool little gun. Reminds me of Joe Friday in Dragnet. Yes we got here too 9:13 in the U.K. Loved it as a kid in the 50s. 🙋♂️👏👏🇬🇧
I have the spurless, double-action only version of this in chrome. Love the little gun, and the rounds go where I want them to go at 15 yards even with a trigger that is a bit long and heavy. I have a partially paralyzed left arm, so I shoot it mostly one-handed. Still is able to give me a three inch group centered on the target. That satisfies my needs.
I got one of these based off your initial review 4 years ago on sale for $180, paperwork and all. I gave it to my little brother who lives in SF. It's thwarted 2 attempted break in with zero shots fired. Excellent little wheel gun. Rad you're doing a follow up on it.
Hello rollypollyguy. I'm glad to hear that you bought a 206 based on my initial review. Your brother is also glad that you bought one and gave it to him. Thanks for the excellent comment and I also thank you for watching my videos.
@mixup98 I meant to mention I bought this in CA and that my brother and I strictly shot 110 and 125gr +P through it. Thinking one of those speed loaders is the right call for his xmas gift. Keep 'em coming bud!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the update.
You are very welcome my friend.
Just pick one up, but haven’t tried it out yet.
Thanks for the update on this gun. 👍💯
You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your new Rock Island revolver.
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Always good to see you. You definitely haven't lost your touch with a snubby. Thanks for the vid
You are very welcome my friend and thank you for the nice compliment.
I need one of those for my travels. Thanks for the video and honest review!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback.
Nice gun. If I didn't have a Taurus Model 85 I'd buy a Rock Island M206. Good video and good shooting.
Buy it anyways. One is none. Two is one etc.
I wish we'd kept our 85, it was a very good little gun...
I bought the RIA M200 last year after watching your review. One of the best gun purchases I have made (and on sale for less than $200.00). Very reliable and accurate. My next gun will be the M206. Thanks for the great videos!!!
Always good to see a new video drop from you< Love the location...Not a bad little six shooter, I just got SnW Chief 38..
Outstanding video. I remember the original review, glad its still a winner. The country out there is so awesome.
I really love your reviews, only thing I don't like is how everytime I see one of your videos it makes me wanna go buy a gun lol keep up the great videos sir. Thank you
A lot of my viewers say exactly the same thing about wanting to buy the guns that I review 😁 My son and I are hoping to get back to making our videos once the weather starts to cool down a little.
I didn't have good luck from mine. My 206 stopped rotating the cylinder after less than hundred rounds. For the price I paid I think it will be a work in progress while I try my shade tree type gunsmithing. I don't regret buying it . When it was functioning I enjoyed it.
Give RIA a call. My M200 was way out of time out of the box. They apologized and quickly sent a prepaid shipping label to my phone. They covered all shipping and repairs. I had the revolver back in 3 weeks. Not only was it working perfectly, it feels like it has a custom action job. Just great customer service !
That kind of response is a winner in any business! I'd be VERY leery of having just anybody timing a revolver 'by guess and by gosh'. @@shadowwolf9503 Take care.
For a few dollars more you can add a set of Pachmayr grips and it's defiantly an upgrade from the stock rubber grips. Makes a huge difference.
Good vid Mixup. I don't have one of these and have never shot one... but they look like decent, albeit rough revolvers. I do have a RIA 1911 and I really like it. Thanks and as always, I enjoyed it!
It is always good to hear from you and I would like to thank you again for being a ten-year subscriber to my channel.
Just bought one and picking it up soon. This is a great video!!
Awesome! Enjoy your revolver and thank you for watching my video.
Looks like a lot of gun for the money, perfect truck gun. Another very enjoyable video. Thank you.
You are very welcome bigbossman 👍😎
I picked up a Rock Island M200 which is the same series revolver, but with a 3 inch barrel for about $200 on sale. It runs really well, but I've only used FMJ .38 ammo in it. I have run a couple of hundred rounds through it with no issues and I swapped out the plastic grips with some nice handmade wooden grips that work real well with it. I was initially looking for a .357 magnum revolver, but this one popped up for $200, so I couldn't pass it up. I may pick up the M206 one day to use as a backup.
Another great video! I'm becoming a huge fan of yours.
I just purchased one from my local gun shop. Haven’t got to range with it yet, but have watched your reviews on this model and I’m sure will love the M206 as well.
This is the second 38 I bought. Haven’t had it long but I’m glad it is dependable.
I have the M200 and no timing issues and lock up good after 300 rounds. Did put a nice set of wood stocks on it from ebay and it pimped the revolver out nicely. M
I'm glad you came back to revisit this. I was wondering how it would hold up over time. My RIA 1911 seems to be holding up really well (VERY well for the price), but as you noted, revolvers are a bit more complicated. Seems like they got it right!
Also, you seem to shoot better DA. I found that out about myself long ago. I think it's something about the longer trigger pull give me time to correct and shoot through the wobble.
I also own an RIA 1911 and it has also been a great pistol, especially for the price I paid for it. Years ago, when I worked security for the federal government, we had to quality every six months with our revolvers by shooting double-action only. We had to fire 60 rounds and six of those rounds were fired at 50 yards! I'm proud to say that I was one of the top shooters for the two decades that I worked that job! 👍😎
Just bought one of these. I checked it out at the store because an M200 I bought had to be returned because of really bad timing. The M206 was fine until I dry-fired it once and the cylinder locked up and the trigger wouldn't function to move the hammer. It went back to Armscor, too. Another M200 I bought shoots low and left more than 4" at 5 yards. I used a laser sighting module to check it out. I'm glad I never actually tried to shoot any of the three junk heaps.
I got a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite Black back in November. I put a Houge Grip on it. My mom bought it for me.
I own a stainless 856 and it is an excellent revolver. You obviously have a great mom.
@@mixup98 Nice. I wanted stainless ultra lite, but the store didn't have it. Thanks, I do.
I purchased one here in CA , changed the wood grips of Pachmyr grips
Good sidekick for my Rossi. the 38 combo lives.
Great channel. Always look forward to the next episode.
Awesome....thank you John!
Great review! And i must say i was impressed with that quick reload. You earned my sub!
Thanks for the sub and welcome to my channel.
Sir, I want to give you a massive thanks as your video has definitely assisted in the process of deciding to purchase this firearm! Thank you
Thats a nice revolver especially for the price. Looks like it would make a great first gun for someone who is wanting to buy a gun but not real familiar with firearms or wanting something in a revolver for self defense but something larger than a 22 . Thanks for the video as always very helpful and informative. Enjoy your videos each and every time especially when you don’t try to discourage others that are new to firearms from buying one. Mainly revolvers
Great episode. As well as I cherish / provide TLC to my safes' queens (From an OEM Colt SAA 2nd Gen Montana Double Comm / 1.964, thru my several Customized / Competition 1.911's & S&W 686-3 / dual cylinder, to my Heym SR.10 kal.30-06, I still love my inexpensive, accurate & reliable snubby 8 rnd Taurus in .22 WMR as EDC when I go out in cargo pants / 'tropical attire', among three other lite ones. Glocks??. No thanks. I've owned / used / competed w/ over a dozen Glocks. After a 'not so good' episode, I sold'em all. Too bad Glock's plastic mag release is available in tough aluminum alloy nowadays, as well as aftermarket, ramped + TRULY supported bbls. Too late for me. Now I'm looking for an ex- GIGN MR.73, as well as a Taurus TX 22 after watching Mr @Mixup & son, do wonders with one, without a single hiccup...
Good morning my friend. It sounds like you have a very nice collection of firearms, especially with the Colt SSA. The Taurus TX22 is an excellent pistol and I hope you do end up buying one. I love mine and I'm sure you will too.
Hello Sir! Great day for a revolver video. That is a nice budget friendly carry option you have there; and of course you make a snub-nose seem like a 6inch with your excellent skill.. My late father gave me his S&W 38special. Good times yeah. You have a great Sunday my friend and see you next time. :)
You also have a great Sunday ericlee and thanks for the awesome comment.
I got an M200 as a "glovebox" gun when I was on the road alot and not much extra money. I looked at Hipoints but this was better in so many ways. Still love it.
I like that a lot. A real option without the high price
Just bought one of these yesterday and absolutely love it
TH-cam is NOT giving me notifications when you guys share a new video. The good side is I get to catch 3 or 4 at once! Keep on rockin! Last night watching again the old Smith and Wesson 586. Got mine always beside when sleeping
I hear from a lot of viewers that they are also not being notified when I post a new video. Go figure. I am hoping to post a new video either tomorrow or Monday, depending on the wind and rain. I loved that old S&W 586 and I'm still kicking myself in the ass for selling it.
Great review
A light inexpensive revolver with a snubby bbl is a good defensive weapon. Good to see you out an about enjoying the Spring.
I love springtime in Nevada. I can make my videos and go fishing at Lake Mead before it gets too hot.
Just picked this up on black Friday. I love this revolver
I own a Rock Island 1911, it shoots like a dream
I remember the first video and I'm glad to see it's held up quite well.
I’ve always liked the look of these 206’s, very classic profile for a snubnose .38…nothing wrong with being cheap as long as it works well, allows more people to be armed as necessary in these times where disposable income is scarce
My wife has that in 4" barrel, model 200. It is a great little gun and well worth the money.
Appreciate your fair minded coverage of budget firearms.
Very good 38spl snubby. Solid. I really enjoy the Armscor/Rock Island 38spl revolvers. The M200 and the M206..
Thank you sir for making this video. I love revolvers, and I'm glad you gave this model a thumbs up!
COOL VIDEO DUDE!
Awesome....thank you!
I had one a while ago
I’ll buy another one soon
It was a great shooter when I had it.
I use the wood grips on mine because it gets my hand closer in line with the barrel and it looks cooler. I generally shoot my own cowboy loads out of it and it can be deadly accurate at 100 yards. Definitely a hit with me.
I like the look of that revolver; a classic looking, black .38 snubby... Basic and pared-down - and it's 6-shot capacity is nice. 👍
Another great video- I have the 4” barrel model. Like it a lot.
Always good shooting, nice revolver, thanks
Thank you Ira 👍😎👌
I am partial to the AL 9.0 from RIA.
9mm, six shot Revolver, 3" barrel. Also the cylinder release is a 'push forward' type, which differs from the M206's 'pull back' design. Just a personal preference.
The hominy shots may not have been as spectacular as you'd hoped, Mixup, but I thoroughly enjoyed them. Whenever you put a can of hominy to its best possible use, as you did in this video, I'm all for it! 👍
Front pocket in an Alabama kydex holster gun. Nice shooting.
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Those Alabama holsters are awesome!
Thanks for the video
I’m currently looking at revolvers for CCW and have no clue where to start.
Trying to narrow it down is a big task
First, determine your needs...you in the 'hood, or in a more benign area...expect Hollywood style gunfights once a week, or is the Wal-Mart parking lot your main threat...need a caliber that can stop a live bear, or okay with anything that goes bang real loud...big person/little person...? we own several revolvers, from .22lr to .38spec, but they do come much bigger...if you can, ask to try some revolvers your friends might own, it will help your search immeasurably...
I am a non Leo employee at a jail, occasionally get threatened by inmates but doubt it’s serious and sometimes run into former inmates that recognize at the store, gas stations etc.
Sometimes I have my family sometimes I don’t. While I don’t expect a violent confrontation ( been amicable so far) it’s a possibility.
Hello bobbbobb. I am a retired corrections officer and I know what you are going through regarding former inmates. If your budget is in the $300 range I would suggest a Taurus Model 856. I own several and they are great revolvers and the quality if much better than the Rock Island shown in this video. The Ruger SP101 and the S&W Model 642 are also great revolvers but will cost about twice as much as the Taurus. I have lots of revolver reviews here on youtube and you might want to check out my revolver playlist which might help you decide on a revolver.
I am a police officer and have been for 16 years. I was a soldier for 20 years before that. I own somewhere between 30-40 firearms right now. Several of my shift mates and I bought the M206 spurless for off duty carry. We have put several hundred rounds through them practicing at the range. They are great. None of us carry anything else off duty now. I have handguns costing $1,000-$2,000 dollars and yet I carry the M206 off duty the majority of the time because of its reliability. I highly recommend them.
Appreciate the reply
Local range has some revolvers for rent that I’m planning on trying when I get a weekend day off.
Ruger LCR, couple S&W’s and some Taurus.
I bought 2. One had timing problem. In double action, the hammer drops prior to the cylinder being fully locked by the cylinder stop. I sent it back to RIA for repair. When I got it back, the revolver still had the same timing issue. I now use this revolver for dry-firing practice only.
I've had mine for about two years. I've kept the wood grips on it. I kind of like the nostalgic look of it. Reminds me of Mannix or Rockford, or Cannon.
Yes
It's freaking great!
I love mine.
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I have been wanting exactly this without know that rock island made this.
A snub nose 38 with a hammer. Freakin CLASSIC.
Really like & appreciate his reviews
Thank you louisirwin2474. It is always good to hear from you.
I think the little wood grips make it look more 'classic' but the black rubber grips look great. Love RIA.
I had all three the m 206 spurless and the regular hammer and the m 200 full size. I traded off the snubbies and kept the m200 . The spurless seemed to be a hair off timing and I would get peppered and the hammer on the other seemed to dig into my hand on recoil. So I went and got a Taurus m85
Ive had one for a few years. Theyre perfect for concealed