I spent thirty years in law enforcement, and I think your ideas on self defense, are the most logical, practical and truthful, I have ever seen on the internet. Kudos!
A criminal getting shot just once by any type of gun usually means a visit to the hospital... and some uncomfortable questions from the police and parole officers.
Same here! I carry my 642 in a DeSantis pocket holster everyday everywhere and I usually also take my Glock 26 as well IWB but always have the 642 on my person even if I’m just going out to take trash out . The bad shit will happen the day you say “ …ah I don’t need my gun on me just to go there … “ Love this hammer spurless snub! Cannot recommend it enough 14 oz. and always loaded with Sig elite performance V-Crown defense JHP , excellent ballistics on this ammo for the snub🤩✌️🇺🇸
The odds of needing to pull a gun in your lifetime is very, very low. When you DO have to pull, the odds of needing to FIRE are low. Most of the time then presentation of the gun ends the threat with no shots fired the vast majority of the time. This is all based on actual statistics. When you DO have to fire, 1-3 rounds is the vast majority of maximum shots fired. I’ll continue to carry my S&W .38 snub as the reliability and dependability is incredible. Power is good and I am accurate with it. It’s light enough and small enough to never have an excuse to leave it behind. Works for me!
@@zachaddington5264 If you fire a 357 in low light the the blast would temporally blind you and could cause serious damage to your ears👂🏻 And it might get you in legal trouble, I wouldn't recommend it.
And the intimidation factor of whipping out TWO guns has to count for something. The more you can convince your enemy that you're crazier than he is, the better.
I know I have commented before but I really don't understand why I love this particular video so much. I have literally watched this video at least once a day for that last few months. I am a snub nose fanatic. I wish I knew this guy. His attitude in this video just really sits right with me lol. He's like an uncle I never had.
As a Under Cover ROOKIE working in The City of CHICAGO my First weapon was a 2" .22 H&R. Later I carried a S&W model 36 Today I carry S&W Model 60 Stainless made in 1969. Especially now that I'm RETIRED in a De Santis or RAMORA
I am also retired like you and love my Model 60 with a pinned barrel. I also have a Model 34, a .22 LR snub with fully adjustable rear sight as a companion to my Model 60..
Back when Skeeter Skelton wrote for Shooting Times Magazine, I remember his articles (and others) proclaiming you should not carry anything smaller than a 44 magnum for a concealed carry gun...and you should never leave the house without a backup on your ankle...and of course you should have at LEAST enough ammo to reload both guns at least three times! I always chuckled at that. I loved his stories but he and I disagreed on personal carry. What you just said in this video has been my mantra since forever. I carry a cheap five-shot 38 spl. snubby revolver that will go bang with just a pull of the trigger. I have always advocated a small revolver for concealed carry for all the reasons you just mentioned. I have had hardened gun experts argue with me on all these points but I have always "stuck to my guns". Very nice video!
I’ve discovered that my snubby carried cross draw IWB is extremely comfortable, extremely safe, extremely concealed, and extremely accessible. It took some experimentation to get the right gun carried the right way for my body type (thin with a slight pooch).
Retired cop, you are correct. Most people won't carry a heavy pistol. I carry a keltec 380 for 15yrs and goes everywhere with me in my pocket. Now in my house or my vehicle I have something a little more substantial. Great video with lots of common sense.
I carried a little Keltec 3at for many years and found it to be exactly what I needed. I carry a revolver most days. Once in a while I might carry something else but rarely.
This is why I prefer a revolver over a semi-auto for home and personal defense. Except for a hammer lock hole (which I don't use), there are no safety features in a revolver that I have to think about before using it to protect my home and my loved ones.
Ruffle them feathers. I like that you started out with a .32, which is a rather underrated caliber. It’s a great low-recoil option for people who want a snubbie but aren’t ready for the feel of a .38.
And in the case of the LCR, you get 6 rounds in the same compact lightweight package, besides the ability to fire 4 different cartridges in the same caliber.
By far ... the best and most credible vid I have seen on this topic. I have just recently switched EDC Glock 26 for a Kimber K6s (.38sp) for these very reasons and I am training, training and training from 20' in to 6'. Thank you, GC. Now a subscriber.
This is 4 years old but I commend the hell out of you. You're right it is your channel. Just turned 60. Making the switch to revolvers from semi-autos.
I've carried personally and professionally for over thirty five years. I've owned and carried dozens of pistols. I agree with your assessment. Carry something comfortable that you have trained with extensively. These days it's a Ruger 9mm revolver or a Sig Sauer p232. Stay safe and thank you for your entertaining and informative videos.
I liked what you had to say. I got an air weight 38 SW for $350 dollars. But man these revolvers are getting very expensive. What up with these prices.
Hey my friend, I only carry 2 guns as my concealed carry weapons. My 3" Colt King Cobra .357 magnum or my Rossi .38 special 5 shot revolver. Sometimes I carry both depending on where I am going and the part of town I am going to be in. I really like my Rossi .38 special. I carry it more than any other gun I own. I agree with you on the snub nose revolvers making excellent concealed carry weapons. Then again I am like revolvers. Excellent video! Take Care!
Howard Schwartz, I like your choice of revolver. I carry an lcr 357 mag for the weight to tame the recoil of 38spl plus P 110 grain critical defense. However, I have been giving some serious thought to the 327 mag with the same ammo you carry.
Perfectly said. I agree 100% I carry that LCR like yours. You are absolutely correct. Bigger and heavier guns usually stay in the safe. I usually make excuses not to carry my Glock 19. I don't think twice when I grab my LCR. Light and comfortable. We all just need to carry. Just choose a firearm that will be comfortable for you. If its too big and heavy, you just wont carry it. Trust me I know. Also make sure you practice with it. Great video my friend !!
Most of my pistols are too bulky for summer carry. I recently bought a Springfield 911 but my wife thought it was cute and pretty much adopted it. I'm getting a ruger lcr soon. Pocket size, reliable and not cute so my wife won't want it.
My go to concealed carry is a German-made EAA Windicator, 38 Special. It is not the lightest revolver out there but it is well-made and dependable. I like the fact that there is always a round ready to go and little to go wrong with the gun.
Just saw this and I too, favor a snubbie. Most people go with S&W J frames, or the Rugers, but I have found that Charter Arms offers alot of snubbies that can vie for top dogs. I have two of their pistols and love them both. The first one is a 5 shot .38 called the Southpaw that is directly made for us left handed shooters. The other is a .45 acp 5 shot snub that does not require moon clips. I carry one of the two every day when I go out.. Their line up is awesome and they have a life time repair setup. Plus, they are reasonable in price.
I have the southpaw too and I love it. Got the g10 grips installed and a steel trigger guard off ebay to replace the polymer one. This thing is accurate, feels great in the hand and is/ was super affordable.
I hate it when you're right! Having said that, I was bummed that you didn't have a Chiappa Rhino shown. That's my EDC revolver, when I'm not carrying my XDs .45.
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
I agree mostly with your opinion, I've carried snub nose for years S&W airweight in a soft Holster as I type this stuck deeply in my pocket ( baggy Carhart logger jeans). I consider it to be my first and up close and personal gun. ( the hey buddy have you got a light stand by). All said my 45 Glock 30 goes along too in my coat or vehicle depending on season . One thing I have noticed is that pocket lint can hamper the trigger reset spring thus rendering my J frame a single shot and now I take preventive care. These guns are great for women and probably any caliber will suffice, no rapist will accomplish his sickening deed with blood squirting out of his gut. Regardless of what caliber made the hole.
Wow this a great video. I'm 43 and have been into guns And shooting since I was 10. I've owned and carried just about everything in twenty something years of carrying openly and concealed. This includes a brief time I worked as a bounty hunter. I think this man's advice is spot on. I agree with everything in this video. That said my preferred handgun for personal defense is a revolver. My Taurus 605 357 snub nose is a great gun. At 24 ounces it's not an air weight but it's no a boat anker.either. it's easy to carry and conceal in just shorts ND t shirt. And like this man states because it's so small And easy to carry it's ALWAYS with me. That really is one of the most important things,have a gun. I've had a lot of training with guns and am proficient with many types. However I'd prefer to not have to sorry about flipping a safety off during a life And death situation. Fine motor skills,and other things go out the window with an adrenaline dump. I've needed my weapon to Dave my life,a few times. And I can tell you despite how much you train And practice swiping off a safety. You MAY not under severe stress And addrenline. Plus for me and my body type a revolver be it a 3",4"or a 2"snub nose. They all conceal and carry better for me than any semi auto pistol I've tried. I feel perfectly safe and fine with my Taurus 605 snub nose loaded with 5 rounds of 357 magnum hollow points. I feel as someone who doesn't have to go after ND arrest people any more,it's all I really need to just go about my daily routine.
Kahr. Double action trigger is also on some SW microcompacts. Was considering wheel gun like Taurus 905 or LCR, but after seeing how thin Kahr is along with super smooth trigger (smoother than wheel guns!) it's hard to argue for wheel gun.
From Georgia here, carried every thing under the sun for the past 14 years my s&w model 36 or detective special is my constant companion. Especially in summer, even went to a water park in swimming trunks once and had my smith in a cargo pocket 😂. Keep them clean and they are good to go. Loved the no nonsense way you delivered the point by the way.
For conceal and carry I recommend 38 special or 380, both have enough power without the over penetration. If you have to shoot in a public place or for home defense the last thing you want is a stray round flying down the street or into the your neighbors house.
For the "average person" a little snubbie is all that you need. MOST people are just average people. I had the aluminum alloy versions for a while but shooting them was just too painful for my little hands. I finally had to go to something a little heavier with all steel construction. The S&W model 36 works perfectly for me.
I'm A retired cop. Now 77 years old, and no longer required to look for trouble. I started out having to buy my own duty weapon (revolver) but eventually transitioned to semiautomatics. I always carried a snubby as my back-up. It came in handy at times. Now the Ruger LCR 38+P will do anything I need it to do. Besides, it is fun to shoot. I have others, bigger or same size, but this is my favorite. If you practice, you won't need anything else.
I like my LCR because it can go anywhere! Fits in a pocket holster, no printing. Also great as a trainer for the family. My 9 yr old said it's his favorite at the range.
I admit that I feel more comfortable with a higher capacity semi on my hip but I do put a SW 638 in the cubby hole of my vehicle right under my radio. If someone walks up to my car, I can get to my snubby much quicker than I can get my tool off of my hip. The snubby will hopefully get the attacker away from my window and give me the few seconds that I need to reach my main EDC. I really do love revolvers, though. They're awesome!
@@ChiefX07 well. I went back and reaatched the entire video just like I did once before. It seems that I do not get the point that you are trying to make. Can you please explain? What did I miss?
I've watched hundreds of gun reviews and this video is by far one of my favorites, nothing but truth, logic and common sense. I work from home, shuttle my kids around to friends houses and different activities, go to the grocery store and a restaurant here and there and go to church on Sundays. I carry the Taurus 605 and am looking into possibly getting the LCR 357 DA only for pocket carry in the summer where I wear shorts 99% of the time. I do own a few semi-autos and love shooting them but for my lifestyle a 5 shot snubbie is all I need for edc. It drives me nuts when I hear these tactical commando guys on TH-cam saying a 5 shot revolver is no good or will get you killed. I don't think I'll be getting jumped by 10 ninjas anytime soon when going to church or the grocery store so I think I'll stick with my 5 shot snubbie.
I’m glad you made this video. This is exactly what guys like Darryl Bills, Chuck Haggard and Claude Werner preach. Civilians need to protect against assault and robbery 99.99% of them time and only need to make a break in contact. This little guns and sub caliber guns are perfect. Those who plan to assault a structure obviously have other things to consider. Very thoughtful and informative.
Finally someone with some common sense👍🏻 Anything can happen in a situation where you have to defend yourself. I'm 56 and have never been in any situation were I thought I would need a gun. I'm a hundred times more likely to get killed in a car accident or be hit by lightning and if I ever were to carry a gun it would be a snub nose revolver. They are Safe and Reliable whether you have a 22,32,38 or a 44spl most people would run away at the sound of any one of these👉🏻
Yep, I still prefer wheel guns over auto's even though these days majority will choose an auto and round count....Belly gun will always be for me in a wheel gun....Good points.....Good stuff....
I am the same way I carry my stubby as edc and when I go out of town I'll carry my 1911 with me in addition to the stubby but the stubby is my first draw
Your video was informative and very str8 forward. Loved it. And u settled the caliber debate going on in my head. I totally agree. And have seem what a 22 lr can do. Its def enough for self defense
I agree, I carry a 22mag and it is plenty. I can shoot through heavy cloth and out the other side of a trying pan . Plus it is crazy loud with the cci maxi mag. anything that can shoot up to two miles has to be effective.
I don’t have a snubby quite yet, but I do carry a 4” Ruger Police Service Six. I’m not worried about needing more than six rounds, and I like the security in not worrying about jams. In case of failure, just pull the trigger again and BANG. Simple, no safeties to worry about under stress. Loved the video
You definitely spoke the truth about the weight of the gun if it’s to heavy you’re probably not going to carry it iam a senior citizen And the smith and Wesson snubby 637 is the greatest gun ever always remember shot placement is the key not how many shots your revolver is
Very informative. I agree with everything you've said. I carry a S&W model 60 loaded with Federal 110 gr hydra shocks. Thanks for sharing. ( I just subscribed)
That top break is AWESOME!! I love those. I can hear Holmes telling Watson to “bring your pistol”because the story is about to get dicey. Beautiful piece👊
Excellent video!!! Just purchased my very first revolver a Taurus 605 .357/.38 and I love it!! Only issue I see with it is the pistol grip is to small for my big hands. Just ordered a longer Hogue grips to put on it!!! Can’t wait to take it to the range!!!
Yep. My ccw is a LCR in 327 magnum, usually with 32 H&R in it. The house gun is a 12 gauge pump. If you watch that video from the shooting that Jack Wilson stopped in Texas, the first victim actually tried to pull his gun but it hung up on his clothing. My LCR doesn't do that.
I don't know if you already bought a 327 mag, but if you haven't, I would advise against it. The reason is the ammo if far more difficult to find, and relatively expensive. I cautioned my friend not to get one, but he did anyways. Now he's sorry he didn't listen. But, of course, it's your decision.
Love my Taurus 605 5 shot .357, tiny cannon...my .380 Bodyguard is a good worker too. Got a Taurus 85 5 shot revolver in .38, another great machine. Charter Arms . 44 Special Bulldog if I am feeling especially froggy.
Tiny cannon indeed!! Bought one for Christmas in 2019. Kicks like a mule with the .357 rounds. Felt very comfortable with the .38's. I'd say, $300 well spent.
Plus 1 for revolvers.. I am a fan of the Ruger 327 Federal. (LCRx).. Light, incredible trigger. Practice with any of the 4 cartridges out of the same gun. 327, 32 H&R, 32 S&W Long, 32 S&W Short.
100% agree with u! I'm not law enforcement, I'm not military. I'm just hoping for a bad guy to change his mind. Usually shots fired from any gun will accomplish that goal. Once again great video....nice revolvers.
I renctly traded my Ruger LC9s for a Taurus 856 stainless and I love it. The reason for the trade is Arthiritis which makes it nearly impossible for me to load a mag, while I can always load a revovler. I 've had several semi autos and some of the safety work opposite than others so I never knew if my safety was on or off. WIth my revolver, it's like you said, don't put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to fire, and then it's bang bang bang. I use to own a Suoer Commachcee for my home protection and I liked it, but it was only one shot. I liked the thought of a 410 shot shell because they usually don't go through the wall to the next room. For indoor use, I liked it, but I traded it off too.
I too spent 30 plus years in law enforcement to include 8 years in SWAT. I carry a Smith and Wesson 638 (5 shot .38 special) every day except Sunday. As part of our church security team, I carry a light weight 1911 with extra magazine under my suit jacket. I have never felt under gunned with either weapon. Thanks for the video.
Living in Wisconsin being both an open carry & concealed carry state,.. & being cold 3/4's of the year I can carry pretty much any firearm I want. I do carry my Smith model 649 .357 snubby, the "Humpback" snag free with the option of cocking for a head shot, but I feed it .38 special plus P's for carry. But I carry 1911's too, ...alot. From my 3" barrel models to a commander size, & I carry a Browning Hi-power alot also. Their thin, light, can be carried IWB very easy. I often carry a 4" barrelled 5 shot .45 colt revolver in a high ride Speedmaster Galco holster no problem. We wear untucked flannels, sweat shirts & coats. I love a snubby, but you can carry any reasonable gun concealed. Options,... the American way !
I daily carry a ruger lcr in .327 federal magnum. I got it as a gun that both me and my wife could carry (shes very recoil sensitive). So I figured I would carry it with .327 or .32 magnum and she would with .32 s&w long. But now I actually carry it with .32 long as well. After seeing some tests of buffalo bore's hardcast wadcutter load, I think it's enough. That thing gets 16 inches of penetration in gel after going through 4 layers of denim. And it has almost zero recoil, its like .22 mag recoil. I can handle the .327 and .32 mag fine, but I cannot shoot it as quickly and accurately as I can the .32 long. Getting shots quickly where they need to go beats caliber any day imo.
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I spent thirty years in law enforcement, and I think your ideas on self defense, are the most logical, practical and truthful, I have ever seen on the internet. Kudos!
I’m really am delighted to read your comment. Thank you very much and stay safe.
35 1/2 years LE guy here and what he says makes perfect sense to me !
Ok
I have zero experience and also think you are 100% right.
The most logical opinion I've come across on the internet....I agree 1000%.....
This dude had my full attention at “it’s my channel so I can do what I want” 😂😂😂
My thoughts as well... "It's my channel so I can do what I want".
Me: "I like this guy, already".
Lol. Thanks
same here got my sub just from the respect
Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
Never thought I’d hear Christopher Walken discuss the merits of carrying a revolver in an informative way.
Lol. Thanks
Moe Cowbell!
Just thinking back... pretty sure Colonel Angus carries a revolver too!
😂😂
Holy shit lol
A criminal getting shot just once by any type of gun usually means a visit to the hospital... and some uncomfortable questions from the police and parole officers.
Even .22 hurts like hell.
Not with a head shot!
Ha! Love the presumption of “parole”…😂 So true
You have shared the reality of everyday carry. Thank you.
Ray J Thanks!
S&W 642 is my always gun. I do carry semi’s, but always have my 642 in my pocket.
Good choice.
My personal favorite as well!!!
Definitely! Thanks
Same here! I carry my 642 in a DeSantis pocket holster everyday everywhere and I usually also take my Glock 26 as well IWB but always have the 642 on my person even if I’m just going out to take trash out . The bad shit will happen the day you say “ …ah I don’t need my gun on me just to go there … “ Love this hammer spurless snub! Cannot recommend it enough 14 oz. and always loaded with Sig elite performance V-Crown defense JHP , excellent ballistics on this ammo for the snub🤩✌️🇺🇸
Me too. I love my Glocks but the S&W 642 always makes its way into my pocket
I love this! No hype, just common sense from a man with experience.
Thanks very much. I love your thumbnail btw, great show.
The odds of needing to pull a gun in your lifetime is very, very low. When you DO have to pull, the odds of needing to FIRE are low. Most of the time then presentation of the gun ends the threat with no shots fired the vast majority of the time. This is all based on actual statistics. When you DO have to fire, 1-3 rounds is the vast majority of maximum shots fired. I’ll continue to carry my S&W .38 snub as the reliability and dependability is incredible. Power is good and I am accurate with it. It’s light enough and small enough to never have an excuse to leave it behind. Works for me!
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as walter brennan ( playing old man clanton )says in darling clementine - when you pull a gun kill a man
Another advantage to carrying a snubby in .22 or .32 or .38 - you won't destroy your eardrums in a self defense shooting.
I already have hearing loss from old age so it doesn't matter much to me. 😪
How about 357
@@zachaddington5264 If you fire a 357 in low light the the blast would temporally blind you and could cause serious damage to your ears👂🏻
And it might get you in legal trouble, I wouldn't recommend it.
@@marcjeffers4229 during the day then ,theyre good calibers
@@marcjeffers4229 this was 2 months ago I bought me a ruger lcp 2 because the taurus 605 I wanted was gone it was $275 I have a crimson laser with it
Great advice. A 38 J Frame is all you need. And if you think that you’ll need more than 5 shots, carry two, they’re small.
Good idea
New York reload!
And the intimidation factor of whipping out TWO guns has to count for something. The more you can convince your enemy that you're crazier than he is, the better.
I swear by the snubby too. It's all I need!
The taurus 617 7 shot 357 is a very underated heavy duty snub nose.
I know I have commented before but I really don't understand why I love this particular video so much. I have literally watched this video at least once a day for that last few months. I am a snub nose fanatic. I wish I knew this guy. His attitude in this video just really sits right with me lol. He's like an uncle I never had.
That’s awesome to here. You made my day!
@@GunCollector007 Sure thing, brother!
Carry whatever you can every day. I'm a fan of the little wheel guns but also like my semiautomatic's.
As a Under Cover ROOKIE working in The City of CHICAGO my First weapon was a 2" .22 H&R. Later I carried a S&W model 36
Today I carry S&W Model 60 Stainless made in 1969. Especially now that I'm RETIRED in a De Santis or RAMORA
I am also retired like you and love my Model 60 with a pinned barrel. I also have a Model 34, a .22 LR snub with fully adjustable rear sight as a companion to my Model 60..
Agreed. I pocket carry a Taurus 85 38 Special snubby.
Back when Skeeter Skelton wrote for Shooting Times Magazine, I remember his articles (and others) proclaiming you should not carry anything smaller than a 44 magnum for a concealed carry gun...and you should never leave the house without a backup on your ankle...and of course you should have at LEAST enough ammo to reload both guns at least three times! I always chuckled at that. I loved his stories but he and I disagreed on personal carry. What you just said in this video has been my mantra since forever. I carry a cheap five-shot 38 spl. snubby revolver that will go bang with just a pull of the trigger. I have always advocated a small revolver for concealed carry for all the reasons you just mentioned. I have had hardened gun experts argue with me on all these points but I have always "stuck to my guns". Very nice video!
Thanks!
Love my father's old school charter arms undercover 38 special
I’ve discovered that my snubby carried cross draw IWB is extremely comfortable, extremely safe, extremely concealed, and extremely accessible. It took some experimentation to get the right gun carried the right way for my body type (thin with a slight pooch).
What holster do you recommend? I’m looking to get a snubbie and I’d like a good IWB crossdraw.
Retired cop, you are correct. Most people won't carry a heavy pistol. I carry a keltec 380 for 15yrs and goes everywhere with me in my pocket. Now in my house or my vehicle I have something a little more substantial. Great video with lots of common sense.
Thank you. Much respect
I carried a little Keltec 3at for many years and found it to be exactly what I needed. I carry a revolver most days. Once in a while I might carry something else but rarely.
This is why I prefer a revolver over a semi-auto for home and personal defense. Except for a hammer lock hole (which I don't use), there are no safety features in a revolver that I have to think about before using it to protect my home and my loved ones.
Glock?
Glock is cool! Regardless of caliber. Just not always practical for EDC for many. Yet point well taken.
No fucking modern auto loader has a safety nowadays lol. Outside of very specific models 90%+ are point and shoot.
Didn’t realize autoloaders had sex.
Got a Taurus 856 ul 38 special for Christmas its a fantastic shooter. Nailing steel at 50 feet. Its my first revolver and im impressed.
BR 549 Great gun!
Mine too. I love my 856
I am a wheel gun guy from way back and I agree with you 100 % .
Thank you. Stay safe
Ruffle them feathers. I like that you started out with a .32, which is a rather underrated caliber. It’s a great low-recoil option for people who want a snubbie but aren’t ready for the feel of a .38.
And in the case of the LCR, you get 6 rounds in the same compact lightweight package, besides the ability to fire 4 different cartridges in the same caliber.
It’s too bad the .32 is so expensive. I too like the feel but went with .38 special just for price and availability.
Thanks for the video. I'm feeling better about my choice of a revolver for personal defense.
By far ... the best and most credible vid I have seen on this topic. I have just recently switched EDC Glock 26 for a Kimber K6s (.38sp) for these very reasons and I am training, training and training from 20' in to 6'. Thank you, GC. Now a subscriber.
Thanks. Much appreciated. Stay safe
Just started packing a 38 Special. It is light comfortable unlike the heavier semi auto that I thought I needed. I agree with your assessments.
Thank you. Best of luck 👍
The Ruger LCR is one of my favorites. The trigger is smooth and you can stage it well
Awesome gun!
I purchased that for my wife. My EDC is 642 +p in pocket holster.
This is 4 years old but I commend the hell out of you. You're right it is your channel. Just turned 60. Making the switch to revolvers from semi-autos.
Thank you
Same for me.. I have Taurus 85 and SW 437, both 5 shot
I've carried personally and professionally for over thirty five years. I've owned and carried dozens of pistols. I agree with your assessment.
Carry something comfortable that you have trained with extensively. These days it's a Ruger 9mm revolver or a Sig Sauer p232.
Stay safe and thank you for your entertaining and informative videos.
Fact Find Thanks for watching
The one I have is for the Glock 43, fits mine perfectly
Mr. FASTB621 Mare Island I’m very happy to have helped!
I like that that you keep your guns loaded. I do too.
I liked what you had to say. I got an air weight 38 SW for $350 dollars. But man these revolvers are getting very expensive. What up with these prices.
Hey my friend, I only carry 2 guns as my concealed carry weapons. My 3" Colt King Cobra .357 magnum or my Rossi .38 special 5 shot revolver. Sometimes I carry both depending on where I am going and the part of town I am going to be in. I really like my Rossi .38 special. I carry it more than any other gun I own. I agree with you on the snub nose revolvers making excellent concealed carry weapons. Then again I am like revolvers. Excellent video! Take Care!
skoggit I love my Rossi 38 too. I hope you are safe and well my friend.
its hard NOT to like revolvers....they just work....and snubs are just great for concealed carry
Truth i never feel under armed with my 856 6 shot
That’s what I carry a lot of times too
Same here. when i dont carry it i carry a kahr cm 9. both handguns are 6 or 7 shots.
You are right , if you need more than three or four shots , you are in big trouble .
Thanks
I love my 38 442 Smith and Wesson Awesome to carry.
Appreciate the kind words
Every time I think about replacing my .38 snubby, I watch the video of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald with one using ammo available in the 60’s.
Coyote112 12 Will always be a great gun! Thanks
Agree with you totally sir. We need more common sense and reality in the gun/self defense community
I carry a ruger lcr 327 with 32 h&r magnum rounds. No recoil to speak of, one extra round , and on a par with 38+p with much less recoil.
Howard Schwartz, I like your choice of revolver. I carry an lcr 357 mag for the weight to tame the recoil of 38spl plus P 110 grain critical defense. However, I have been giving some serious thought to the 327 mag with the same ammo you carry.
I'm thinking of adding the LCR 327 to my carry options. Skeptical about the scarcity of this specific caliber but it really interests me.
Perfectly said. I agree 100% I carry that LCR like yours. You are absolutely correct. Bigger and heavier guns usually stay in the safe. I usually make excuses not to carry my Glock 19. I don't think twice when I grab my LCR. Light and comfortable. We all just need to carry. Just choose a firearm that will be comfortable for you. If its too big and heavy, you just wont carry it. Trust me I know. Also make sure you practice with it. Great video my friend !!
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Most of my pistols are too bulky for summer carry. I recently bought a Springfield 911 but my wife thought it was cute and pretty much adopted it. I'm getting a ruger lcr soon. Pocket size, reliable and not cute so my wife won't want it.
Very good video. I often carry snubbies and always enjoy them for their convenience and simplicity. Love a good wheel gun.
My go to concealed carry is a German-made EAA Windicator, 38 Special. It is not the lightest revolver out there but it is well-made and dependable. I like the fact that there is always a round ready to go and little to go wrong with the gun.
I’ve seen that gun. Built like a tank 👍
Just saw this and I too, favor a snubbie. Most people go with S&W J frames, or the Rugers, but I have found that Charter Arms offers alot of snubbies that can vie for top dogs. I have two of their pistols and love them both. The first one is a 5 shot .38 called the Southpaw that is directly made for us left handed shooters. The other is a .45 acp 5 shot snub that does not require moon clips. I carry one of the two every day when I go out.. Their line up is awesome and they have a life time repair setup. Plus, they are reasonable in price.
I have the southpaw too and I love it. Got the g10 grips installed and a steel trigger guard off ebay to replace the polymer one. This thing is accurate, feels great in the hand and is/ was super affordable.
I also rotate my guns, but when I carry a revolver, I carry a Taurus, snub nose 327 federal magnum, 6 shot. Thanks for the vid.
Joseph Funaro Thank you
How you like the 327 Federal? I carry a LCR 357.
I hate it when you're right! Having said that, I was bummed that you didn't have a Chiappa Rhino shown. That's my EDC revolver, when I'm not carrying my XDs .45.
InYourDefense The Rhino has been on my list for a while, I have to look into this more lol. Thanks buddy
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
Seems like a very realistic plan.
I agree mostly with your opinion, I've carried snub nose for years S&W airweight in a soft Holster as I type this stuck deeply in my pocket ( baggy Carhart logger jeans). I consider it to be my first and up close and personal gun. ( the hey buddy have you got a light stand by). All said my 45 Glock 30 goes along too in my coat or vehicle depending on season . One thing I have noticed is that pocket lint can hamper the trigger reset spring thus rendering my J frame a single shot and now I take preventive care. These guns are great for women and probably any caliber will suffice, no rapist will accomplish his sickening deed with blood squirting out of his gut. Regardless of what caliber made the hole.
Wow this a great video. I'm 43 and have been into guns And shooting since I was 10. I've owned and carried just about everything in twenty something years of carrying openly and concealed.
This includes a brief time I worked as a bounty hunter. I think this man's advice is spot on. I agree with everything in this video. That said my preferred handgun for personal defense is a revolver. My Taurus 605 357 snub nose is a great gun. At 24 ounces it's not an air weight but it's no a boat anker.either. it's easy to carry and conceal in just shorts ND t shirt. And like this man states because it's so small And easy to carry it's ALWAYS with me. That really is one of the most important things,have a gun.
I've had a lot of training with guns and am proficient with many types. However I'd prefer to not have to sorry about flipping a safety off during a life And death situation. Fine motor skills,and other things go out the window with an adrenaline dump. I've needed my weapon to Dave my life,a few times. And I can tell you despite how much you train And practice swiping off a safety. You MAY not under severe stress And addrenline. Plus for me and my body type a revolver be it a 3",4"or a 2"snub nose. They all conceal and carry better for me than any semi auto pistol I've tried.
I feel perfectly safe and fine with my Taurus 605 snub nose loaded with 5 rounds of 357 magnum hollow points. I feel as someone who doesn't have to go after ND arrest people any more,it's all I really need to just go about my daily routine.
Kahr. Double action trigger is also on some SW microcompacts. Was considering wheel gun like Taurus 905 or LCR, but after seeing how thin Kahr is along with super smooth trigger (smoother than wheel guns!) it's hard to argue for wheel gun.
At last, an informative accurate comment. Thank you!
I agree, I've carried a Jframe for years.
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From Georgia here, carried every thing under the sun for the past 14 years my s&w model 36 or detective special is my constant companion. Especially in summer, even went to a water park in swimming trunks once and had my smith in a cargo pocket 😂. Keep them clean and they are good to go. Loved the no nonsense way you delivered the point by the way.
For conceal and carry I recommend 38 special or 380, both have enough power without the over penetration. If you have to shoot in a public place or for home defense the last thing you want is a stray round flying down the street or into the your neighbors house.
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For the "average person" a little snubbie is all that you need. MOST people are just average people. I had the aluminum alloy versions for a while but shooting them was just too painful for my little hands. I finally had to go to something a little heavier with all steel construction. The S&W model 36 works perfectly for me.
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I'm A retired cop. Now 77 years old, and no longer required to look for trouble. I started out having to buy my own duty weapon (revolver) but eventually transitioned to semiautomatics. I always carried a snubby as my back-up. It came in handy at times. Now the Ruger LCR 38+P will do anything I need it to do. Besides, it is fun to shoot. I have others, bigger or same size, but this is my favorite. If you practice, you won't need anything else.
As you said, practice is the key. Thank you
I agree with you 💯 I love my s&w air j
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Good vid. I usually carry my 642 with +P loads.Lite , simple,reliable etc. Have semi autos but prefer my snub revolver for carry.
.642 +p, pocket holster is my EDC
leebest1A 642 or LCR in .38spl, either seems sufficient to me.(so I have both)
I just brought a 642 and plan on using it as my back up carry gun in addition to my EDC. Two guns are better than one!
442 with pocket holster for me
Yup it’s all you need and it’s what I carry every day. My edc is a air weight snubnose with 38 special +p 158 grain lswchp. I loved your video!
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Great video and good information. I never leave home without my little J-Frame revolver. That's a sweet little .32 you picked up on gun broker.
Excellent contribution to common sense gun culture. Thank you.
M W thanks!
I like my LCR because it can go anywhere! Fits in a pocket holster, no printing. Also great as a trainer for the family. My 9 yr old said it's his favorite at the range.
One of the best guns around. Thanks
Is the LCR chambered in 9mm or 38 Special
@@CastironSteak7 mine is 38 special but they make them in a few calibers including 9mm.
I admit that I feel more comfortable with a higher capacity semi on my hip but I do put a SW 638 in the cubby hole of my vehicle right under my radio. If someone walks up to my car, I can get to my snubby much quicker than I can get my tool off of my hip. The snubby will hopefully get the attacker away from my window and give me the few seconds that I need to reach my main EDC. I really do love revolvers, though. They're awesome!
I think u should watch entire video
@@ChiefX07 well. I went back and reaatched the entire video just like I did once before. It seems that I do not get the point that you are trying to make. Can you please explain? What did I miss?
I've watched hundreds of gun reviews and this video is by far one of my favorites, nothing but truth, logic and common sense. I work from home, shuttle my kids around to friends houses and different activities, go to the grocery store and a restaurant here and there and go to church on Sundays. I carry the Taurus 605 and am looking into possibly getting the LCR 357 DA only for pocket carry in the summer where I wear shorts 99% of the time. I do own a few semi-autos and love shooting them but for my lifestyle a 5 shot snubbie is all I need for edc. It drives me nuts when I hear these tactical commando guys on TH-cam saying a 5 shot revolver is no good or will get you killed. I don't think I'll be getting jumped by 10 ninjas anytime soon when going to church or the grocery store so I think I'll stick with my 5 shot snubbie.
Thank you for the kind words and stay safe
Love my LCR in the pocket. Smooth and easy to handle.
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I’m glad you made this video. This is exactly what guys like Darryl Bills, Chuck Haggard and Claude Werner preach. Civilians need to protect against assault and robbery 99.99% of them time and only need to make a break in contact. This little guns and sub caliber guns are perfect. Those who plan to assault a structure obviously have other things to consider. Very thoughtful and informative.
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Finally someone with some common sense👍🏻
Anything can happen in a situation where you have to defend yourself. I'm 56 and have never been in any situation were I thought I would need a gun.
I'm a hundred times more likely to get killed in a car accident or be hit by lightning and if I ever were to carry a gun it would be a snub nose revolver.
They are Safe and Reliable whether you have a 22,32,38 or a 44spl most people would run away at the sound of any one of these👉🏻
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Well said good sir. I completely agree 👍
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Yep, I still prefer wheel guns over auto's even though these days majority will choose an auto and round count....Belly gun will always be for me in a wheel gun....Good points.....Good stuff....
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Recently have been thinking along these lines a lot. 38 spl S&W has been my go to for the past month. Still carry a full frame semi on road trips.
I am the same way I carry my stubby as edc and when I go out of town I'll carry my 1911 with me in addition to the stubby but the stubby is my first draw
Finally, a common sense view on self defense carry. I agree totally. I carry a S&W or Taurus snubby in .38+p.
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Your video was informative and very str8 forward. Loved it. And u settled the caliber debate going on in my head. I totally agree. And have seem what a 22 lr can do. Its def enough for self defense
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I agree, I carry a 22mag and it is plenty. I can shoot through heavy cloth and out the other side of a trying pan . Plus it is crazy loud with the cci maxi mag. anything that can shoot up to two miles has to be effective.
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I carry my sp101 3" and feel very comfortable with it.
As soon as he said, "The Irishman"... I subscribed. This guy is family now.
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@@GunCollector007 Thank you, brother!
Smith and Wesson snub-nose pistols are cool. I just went to the shooting range with my dad and I shot it. It was an absolute blast to use.
I carry a 605 Taurus 357 snubnose ,absolutely comfortable, with plus p rounds. This does the trick for me.
I don’t have a snubby quite yet, but I do carry a 4” Ruger Police Service Six. I’m not worried about needing more than six rounds, and I like the security in not worrying about jams. In case of failure, just pull the trigger again and BANG. Simple, no safeties to worry about under stress. Loved the video
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You definitely spoke the truth about the weight of the gun if it’s to heavy you’re probably not going to carry it iam a senior citizen And the smith and Wesson snubby 637 is the greatest gun ever always remember shot placement is the key not how many shots your revolver is
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Very good video. I'm retired with 30 service in the Fire/EMS field.
Seen folks shot with all kinds of calibers.
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Probably my new favorite commentary on YT, I give kudos to you, big gonads to speak your mind in such a way.
Lol. Thanks. I appreciate that.
Very informative. I agree with everything you've said. I carry a S&W model 60 loaded with Federal 110 gr hydra shocks. Thanks for sharing. ( I just subscribed)
bassai2010 Thanks very much
That top break is AWESOME!! I love those. I can hear Holmes telling Watson to “bring your pistol”because the story is about to get dicey. Beautiful piece👊
lol. That’s great. Thank you
Excellent video!!! Just purchased my very first revolver a Taurus 605 .357/.38 and I love it!! Only issue I see with it is the pistol grip is to small for my big hands. Just ordered a longer Hogue grips to put on it!!! Can’t wait to take it to the range!!!
Great gun! Good luck with it.
Yep. My ccw is a LCR in 327 magnum, usually with 32 H&R in it. The house gun is a 12 gauge pump. If you watch that video from the shooting that Jack Wilson stopped in Texas, the first victim actually tried to pull his gun but it hung up on his clothing. My LCR doesn't do that.
Good stuff!
Good video! Never leave home without my Ruger LCR six-shot revolver in .327 magnum. Fits great in an Azula leather pocket holster.
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Absolutely agree. I carry a model 60 with barami's and I'm looking at a snubby in 327 mag (shoots 32, 32 long and 32 acp as well).
I don't know if you already bought a 327 mag, but if you haven't, I would advise against it. The reason is the ammo if far more difficult to find, and relatively expensive. I cautioned my friend not to get one, but he did anyways. Now he's sorry he didn't listen. But, of course, it's your decision.
Love my Taurus 605 5 shot .357, tiny cannon...my .380 Bodyguard is a good worker too. Got a Taurus 85 5 shot revolver in .38, another great machine. Charter Arms . 44 Special Bulldog if I am feeling especially froggy.
Tiny cannon indeed!! Bought one for Christmas in 2019. Kicks like a mule with the .357 rounds. Felt very comfortable with the .38's. I'd say, $300 well spent.
I just started carrying a wheel gun and my god is it so much more comfortable then a most others. Great video.
Thank you. Good luck
With the correct holster
Plus 1 for revolvers.. I am a fan of the Ruger 327 Federal. (LCRx).. Light, incredible trigger. Practice with any of the 4 cartridges out of the same gun. 327, 32 H&R, 32 S&W Long, 32 S&W Short.
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100% agree with u! I'm not law enforcement, I'm not military. I'm just hoping for a bad guy to change his mind. Usually shots fired from any gun will accomplish that goal. Once again great video....nice revolvers.
mark shippoli Thank you!
Listen, I agree with you, as I am a revolver carrier. I alternate between 380 acp, 9mm, and recently 38 special. Revolvers are my favorite.
Kyle thank You
I renctly traded my Ruger LC9s for a Taurus 856 stainless and I love it. The reason for the trade is Arthiritis which makes it nearly impossible for me to load a mag, while I can always load a revovler. I 've had several semi autos and some of the safety work opposite than others so I never knew if my safety was on or off. WIth my revolver, it's like you said, don't put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to fire, and then it's bang bang bang.
I use to own a Suoer Commachcee for my home protection and I liked it, but it was only one shot. I liked the thought of a 410 shot shell because they usually don't go through the wall to the next room. For indoor use, I liked it, but I traded it off too.
I too spent 30 plus years in law enforcement to include 8 years in SWAT. I carry a Smith and Wesson 638 (5 shot .38 special) every day except Sunday. As part of our church security team, I carry a light weight 1911 with extra magazine under my suit jacket. I have never felt under gunned with either weapon. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your service
I agree all I have been carrying lately is my snub
I love this guy straight to the point and he talking outta experience not out his azz
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I agree with you 100%
I’m carrying a 85 right now. Thank you
Living in Wisconsin being both an open carry & concealed carry state,.. & being cold 3/4's of the year I can carry pretty much any firearm I want. I do carry my Smith model 649 .357 snubby, the "Humpback" snag free with the option of cocking for a head shot, but I feed it .38 special plus P's for carry. But I carry 1911's too, ...alot. From my 3" barrel models to a commander size, & I carry a Browning Hi-power alot also. Their thin, light, can be carried IWB very easy. I often carry a 4" barrelled 5 shot .45 colt revolver in a high ride Speedmaster Galco holster no problem. We wear untucked flannels, sweat shirts & coats. I love a snubby, but you can carry any reasonable gun concealed. Options,... the American way !
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I daily carry a ruger lcr in .327 federal magnum. I got it as a gun that both me and my wife could carry (shes very recoil sensitive). So I figured I would carry it with .327 or .32 magnum and she would with .32 s&w long. But now I actually carry it with .32 long as well. After seeing some tests of buffalo bore's hardcast wadcutter load, I think it's enough. That thing gets 16 inches of penetration in gel after going through 4 layers of denim. And it has almost zero recoil, its like .22 mag recoil. I can handle the .327 and .32 mag fine, but I cannot shoot it as quickly and accurately as I can the .32 long. Getting shots quickly where they need to go beats caliber any day imo.