@beefdog 2" or 4" barrel is really more a question of caliber. I wouldn't bother with .357 in a snub nose as it doesn't have enough time to accelerate; .38 +P will work just as well. But since the 442 and 642 don't do .357 anyway... For home defense, I'd go with a well thought-out long gun. Either an AR15, or a 20 gauge semi auto shotgun with #3 buck from an ensconced position. A handgun is for carrying discreetly. One's home doesn't limit them to societal niceties.
How exactly were you violating a rule when pointing the gun at the camera? If the cylinder is unloaded and out and you're conscious of what is behind the camera what's the problem? It's not like you're going to shoot someone through their computer screen. lol
@dmoney69696969 You must not have had the pleasure of dealing with as many over-sensitive anti-gun weenies as I have! LOL. When everything a gun owner does gets so dramatically critiqued, and a cartoon picture of a gun on a t-shirt violates a school's "zero tolerance" policy, I felt being WAY over the top with my portrayal of safety was better to err in favor of, rather than even look like I was pointing a gun at a viewer.
I love revolvers, but I want to share that my brand new Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum locked up at the gun range after putting just 8 rounds of .44 Special through it (I wanted to start with a low-power caliber to break in the gun). It locked up so tight I had to take it to a gun smith to free up the action again. It turned out the crane was slightly bent (less than a mm). It is now back at Ruger for repairs. Just be sure to never rely on a gun until you have proven it at the gun range first.
I conceal carry a Ruger GP-100 .357 Magnum revolver with the 3 inch barrel & fixed sights, and I love it! I keep 4 speed loaders in pouches on my belt and between them and the 6 rounds in the gun; I carry a total of 30 rounds of 125gr. JHP .357 magnum which can handle pretty much any self defense scenario.
@skelator357 I never said all women are weaklings- I said they're not too stupid to figure out an auto and if they can't cycle a slide than the heavy trigger pull should be considered. Snubbies are great guns, but bad for beginners for the reasons I list. They're a pro's gun, honestly. The most often traded-in gun is a snubbie that wasn't thought through.
I question 4 speed loaders as opposed to just one spare magazine, but I sure do love the 3" GP-100! It's fantastic!
Not all women are weaklings that can't handle a heavy trigger pull. Any women that's lugged around a 25 pound 2 year old can handle a 12 pound trigger pull. I think a .38 special snub nose revolver makes a good beginner gun. My wife loves the Charter Arms "Pink Lady" .38 special snub nose revolver.
Ruger double action revolvers have heavy triggers. Get a trigger job done - had my GP100 reduced to 8 pounds and is much better. Haven't had that problem with my S&W revolvers or Rossi Revolvers - they have heavier triggers but super smooth - very easy to use.
Inexperienced or first timers should ALWAYS use a revolver(wheel gun). A .38+P or a .357 (which fires .38 caliber). I've trained allot of people to shoot and women especially appreciate the ease of a revolver with the knock down power of the +P ammo.
@isisncasey Right here, you slipped up. They should "always" use a revolver? Here's a radical idea: how about they use the gun they shoot best with? Like I said, my mom's sewing machine is more complicated than my AR15- a "trainer" who won't take the time to teach somebody properly and simply takes the easy way out with a wheel gun is just a bad trainer. And it's spelled "a lot". Two separate words.
@isisncasey Here is where else you slipped up. "Knock-down power" is a myth. Penetration and its resulting tissue/organ damage is what causes incapacitation.
@DeadeyeKeith For a very inexperienced shooter? I'd likely recommend against a revolver entirely! A heavy double action trigger pull and a short sight radius make for a gun that's hard to shoot well. By the time you get a full-sized gun where recoil hurts less and sight radius is acceptable, it's usually too big for most ladies to consider carrying it. My advice is to let her pick the gun, and don't afraid of autos. My moms' sewing machine is more complicated than my AR15. They can figure it out
@floatingaxehead Thanks for the answer. My wife doesn't like my XD 9mm. Too much recoil for her and it hurts her hands to shoot it. If you were to recommend a revolver, what would it be?
@floatingaxehead I disagree completely !! for an inexperienced shooter and person that cannot handle a HIGh caliber I suggest a Taurus snub nose .38+P. It's simple, affordable it will NOT jam, you won't have to chamber a round, work a safety or even take "classes", although I recommend you do. All you do is point and squeeze, over and over.
@isisncasey You're free to disagree. Just realize that you're opinion is flying in the face of people like Massad Ayoob, Clint Smith, and pretty much every national level trainer who's worth listening to. I question you recommending a Taurus, for starters. And you obviously haven't shot enough to realize even a revolver can "jam". (It's simply less likely.) But a snubbie is a hard gun to shoot WELL, due to heavy trigger pull and short sight radius, and "dumbing down" isn't the answer.
@mkeulr Nope, it's an SP-101. It was a Lipsey's exclusive, done in target gray, and with the nice wood inserts instead of the usual nasty black plastic. I bought it because it was so much nicer than the standard 101s.
@floatingaxehead Oh. It is very nice. I have never seen one like it before. I have a standard SP101, I put a Hogue grip on mine. I must say the one in your video is a cool gun.
@santiago8557 I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here. A .38 is generally accepted to be a revolver load, although there is also a .38 Super that chambers in semi-auto pistols. But in the USA, most times people are referring to a .38 Special, for a wheelgun.
Hope that cleared it up, and feel free to ask further questions if I can help.
@1charspeter Something that was included with my Mac, bundled into iMovie, etc. They give you lots of loops you're free to use, so then I spliced it in with Charlton Heston's line from his speech.
@MrBuddyisreal You'd be amazed at the comments I've received complaining about muzzle discipline even though I had cleared an area before filming a video. It's just better to err on the side of caution, especially with the anti-gun people who may be floating around on YouTube. They're ruled by emotion, rather than logic, so "overdoing" safety helps attenuate their complaints.
@Stewart8668 It was a distributor exclusive, through Lipsey's I think. Also came with the wood insert in the grip instead of the usual plastic. I love it.
your videos are great. God bless America. protecting the constitution, and bill of rights (the second Amendment) is why I did 3 tours in Iraq. so I will protect the constitution till the day I die. "from my cold dead hands". Please plug the NRA once in a while in your videos, they are the only and last line of legal defense against Palosi's psychotic anti gun agenda.
Good video, but ENOUGH WITH THE SAFETY STUFF. we get it already, an unloaded gun is just a useless piece of metal once you checked it. its less harmful than the candle stick which can be used to bash someones head it. as far as the 21 feet and battery issue, unless you are against a wall its recommended you back up if the intruder is running at you. even if you miss, its unlikely he will keep coming, human nature is to run away from danger not towards it, true even for criminals unless on meth.
@JackSureshot Considering all the morons who accuse me of being unsafe even when I've shown a gun to be empty, I unfortunately MUST be overly cautious when I film these things. Sorry if it irritates you, but there are enough ignorant people or anti-gun folks out there that I feel safety has to be paramount in my videos.
yeah...def with a snub u need to use a lot more looking down the barrel than down the sights just because of the small sight length, looking down the side of the barrel when an assailant is twenty or so feet from you is a lot easier than lining up the sights, takes practice of course but is way easier than practice range shooting just looking down the sights, all about depth perception
Nice vid and revolver. Check out snake5044 lcr beware before you purchase one. I wanted one but after seeing how inferior the metal is I no longer do.
@poprocz I think a laser on a snubbie is great, because they can be so hard to shoot well. Small guns with a short sight radius and a heavy double-action pull aren't for beginners! LOL. So for a training aid or to help in rapid point shooting, I think a laser is a very good idea, and Crimson Trace is the best in the business.
@floatingaxehead Just out of curiosity, when you say that most defensive situations happen inside of a few feet, why are we worried about range distance sight radius. If I am using a wheel gun with a Crimson Trace inside of say, 10 feet at night in my apartment for defense, Im likely not sighting, Im likely pointing and pulling.
@FrozenEMT It can go back to the heavy trigger pull- I watch people routinely pull themselves off target with bad trigger discipline. Now, you're right about the defensive and realistic range aspect. But we have to remember that the majority of people's time shooting is at a flat range, and greater distances. It's not applicable, but they'll take that bad experience and mentally apply it toward anything with that gun. It sets them up with a failure mindset.
@2friedsk8ers And? I mean, they're the first link that comes up, and they have a contact page.... Of course, they have it set up in a way to try and prevent us pro-gun people from voicing any opposition to them, but you can find it.
@MrSuperJuden Yeah but it's $999!?!?! Maybe $899 if you know a guy...
0:56 wow I was guilty of flipping the cylinder shut. Thanks! I know a girl who went to get her first gun, and yup you guessed it, they recommending a snub nose revolver. I thought she already checked the trigger pull, she could barely fire a shot at the range. I laughed so long I was useless to her. She kept trying, and it made me laugh even more. Mind you this was some time after we made no progress.
I respectively disagree with your point about carrying a "hammerless" revolver. I carry this exact same revolver most of the time. With anything in regards to shooting, carrying, etc...practice is the key factor. If one practices pulling the gun (unloaded of course) from their chosen carry position they will learn to be smooth and keep it from snagging. The bad thing is most people buy a gun and automatically think everything will be ok and never practice with it. I like your grips too!
when you said about that Hammer ,adrenal pumping about going off i see that. but when going to the range and your female friends and there having a hard time with the double action trigger pull aim to far up the. hammer is good to have for those that have a hard time pulling back .. i hope you see what I'm saying ppl have a hard time . Thank for the info i had to clue about the semi auto at point blank range good to know
Are you serious Brother?? Come on man we know youre not going to shoot any of us through the computer. If you do i will take Full reponsibility my fellow youtubers.
Actually u have a point friend. U just made me realize that some reckless idiot might actually try that with a real person behind the camera. worse HAS happened lol
The grips and the finish were the whole reason I bought the thing! LOL. The regular plastic insert looks so lame compared to this. It's like the old GP100 grips- and I'm bummed those have gone to Hogue now, too... Wish Ruger would make decent grips again...
I'll be perfectly honest- Smith's naming convention absolutely bewilders me! LOL! Of course, some of that is that I'm not particularly enamored of them so haven't bothered learning.
All I can tell you is a "6" preface should be stainless, and a "4" should be blued/black, based on the 642/442 revolvers. Last number MIGHT be length of barrel. I have no idea about the middle digit though, since their frames are coded by a letter designator.
Thank you. That info helps a lot. Maybe the middle number refers to the "style" of revolver (ie: 686 - 8th Revolver style that Smith & Wesson made).
My 686-6 is Stainless with a 6" Barrell so you were right on the money with that info. I was also told by someone that the -6 part means that there have been 6 refinements made on that gun since it first came out.
Woah, great video! I'll have to check out some of your others.
When you tested Out-of-Battery it made me cringe alittle, and I know it also gave you the willies, AND you said you checked it three times - we only saw you check it once (and not a great look down the chamber, need flashlight). Next time try that to keep cringe and paranoid factor down, also maybe limit how long the gun isn't in full view in those circumstances. Yeah, I'm even more paranoid, but I'm still kickin. =)
While I would carry a 2", that's only because of their abundance. I agree with you- a 3" barrel is just perfect!
A 3" SP-101 with fixed rear sights, in .357, bobbed hammer and gently worked over by Gemini Customs is one of those guns that's still on my dream sheet...
No, you're right. It was fine until I pulled the trigger- the metallic "clack" made the audio levels clip and self-adjust way, way down so all the audio afterward is way too low. I should just re-do this one.
So did you ever check out the LCR? Just picked one up myself and I love it, actually making that my main carry gun from an LCP. Both great guns but I'm really taking the reliability of a wheel gun more to heart lately. I'm debating getting a SP101 in 327 here in the future but it'll have a 3 inch barrel, I see it serving as a general have around the house gun but mostly I want one cause they fire 4 different types of 32 caliber ammo and the ballistics are pretty good considering the caliber.
I haven't yet, but I really want to. I've had some hands-on time with one, and I was pretty impressed. Nice trigger, snag free design, and beautiful cylinder! I have one more AR to build first, though...
Yeah I disagree with alota guys out there that say the LCR is ugly I think it's one of the neatest looking snub nose guns to come out really, but two things sold me on them, the trigger and that XS is comming out with a big dot sight for these, should make a pretty nice defensive firearm. I agree I love the target gray finish on the cylinder. I wonder if ruger with try to market these towards women like their doing with the raspberry LCP's though lol.
It's about the only piston-driven AR I'm interested in at the moment. I'm not a big believer in the piston ARs to begin with- tilting and buffer tube gouging issues, etc. But Ruger seems to have a good system on their hands for a decent street price, and it comes with good mags, Troy sights, etc... I'd get rid of the stock immediately, but aside from that it seems solid.
Yea I agree, don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of ar's, but the ruger 556 got my attention. Not just because it's a gas piston ar, but I also agree with you, that it seems like solid deal.
RoyalAlba1 : I'd recommend double action , it offers the option of cocking before firing for a more accurate shot & the speed needed for emergency action .
This is a very well made & informative vid , 5 star >:-]
can anybody tell me which is best for a revolver ? SA(single action) DA (double action) DAO (double action only) i know with single action it is more accurate (some people say) but with SA on a revolver you have to pull the hammer every time and in some cases you dont have time !
@CenturyGamer i dont have any revolvers at this moment so that is why i am asking so double action is the best in your opinion? can you tell me why and isnt it dangerous in some way ? and why not SA/DA ???
Double action, you just pull down the trigger and you are in single action, while by default it is in double action. It aint dangerous, unless the trigger gets caught and causes the gun to go off. In that case you would have to blame yourself for not taking the precaution to avoid it
to me the colors and tones on that sp101 are beautiful! I carry a 642 and may review mine in the very near future. It's a much snubbier, and uglier gun, but it's just as functional. Wheel guns are real guns, long live revolvers.
I will post a video reply if that's ok, and you can judge for yourself if "little ugly" is uglier or not. :-) The lines on the 642 can't hang with that sp to my eyes. Snubs are obvious concelement guns, but for home invasion at hand to hand time, they're high retention too!
wait so for double action revolvers you can pull the trigger any time and if a bullet is in the cylinder it just shoots? so that means you can easily accidentally shoot yourself or someone if your pulling the gun out and you pull the trigger on accident right?
"you can pull the trigger any time and if a bullet is in the cylinder it just shoots?"
eh ... are you even serious? Thats the whole point of a pistol! Even guns that are way outdated in design (single action only) are usually carried cocked so that you can pull the trigger and fire without manually cocking it in an emergency.
Love the finish on the SP101. You are right about the snubbie being difficult to master. So many people buy them because their battery of arms is simple. They are guns you really have to practice with. I prefer the spur'd hammer just because I learned on single action revolvers. I find myself having the hammer cocked back on double actions just out of habit. Plus, the only reason my gun comes out of the holster is to use it so I'm not worried about a hair trigger.
great vid u got good points i just bought a sp101 first i ordered the hammerless one and went to another gun shop and they had one with the hammer i like the hammer better so i bought it cause i carry a turuas slim 9mm for my ccw plus whats a revolver if it doesnt have a hammer my opinion!!!
I got a S&W Airweight Bodyguard for the reason(s) of an enclosed hammer and as you said it cannot be taken out of battery. Damn I need to make a vid on it!!!
The good thing about a revolver also, is that on auto pistol someone can grab and hold the slide when you fire causing the slide not to cycle which means you have to rack the slide to fire again. On a revolver unless they grab the cylinder itself it will cycle and allow you to fire another round
Almost sounds like the Marine Corps 5 weapons safety rules. 1) Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2) Never point you weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3) Keep you finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire. 4) Keep you weapon of safe until you are ready to fire 5) Positive identification of your target and what is behind your target.
Basically. Lots of people add a fifth rule- in the case of what you listed it was #4. When I teach CCW classes, AZ DPS requires a fifth rule of "Always maintain control of your firearm." But truly, Cooper's Golden 4 that appear at the beginning of my videos are all you need. Simpler is better, imho.
True. Marines have a few sayings about simplicity, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast", "...break it down Barney style", and "Keep it simple stupid". The rule, always maintain control of your firearm is basically the same as never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. But I believe that keeping your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire is essential too. Neglegent discharges usually happen because the shooter's safety wasn't on.
True but if the safety was on... see what I mean! But you're right. The other day a friend of mine was holding a pistol with a hand over the barrel. I said if that gun goes off, you're going to blow your hand off. I say if you haven't gone to a professional class or professionally handled fire arms don't even touch one unless you are going to use it. It doesn't matter how long you slanged a gun in the streets. 1 safety class is better than 10 years of neglegance.
You're right on with the safety class! Clint Smith and the Magpul guys are both real good about reinforcing training SAFELY.
The safety thing- I just can't stand multiple steps toward redundancy, but I need to get over it. Even the Magpul guys have adopted the Safety as rule #5. It's not like it's a detriment! LOL.
My Rule #5 of late has been "Let the gun drop!" So many people ND when they panic and try to snatch a gun they began to fumble. Let the drop safe work, and avoid the ND!
Yep. I'm not a gun owner but I plan on being one, but I want to do everything by the book. I live in Baltimore, a city notorious for gun crimes, and we have the strictess gun laws besides probably NY city. I can't even find the city gun laws online. I called the Sheriff's department and he referred me to the website. I didn't want to converse about guns with a Lt Colonel so I said, ok and I can't find anything on the site. I'll try the library.
Well in that case i can understand you, Always forgett that a person can buy guns without some kind of training in the US, I like your gun rules but is it to much to ask that a person should atleast go one week gun training before he/she could buy a gun. In sweden we must go one year haha, but then we are sharpshooters all of us;)
I feel you. While I firmly believe gun ownership is a right and gov't should keep out of it, it's also a responsibility and it depresses me to hear some of the stupid things people say because they've never taken the time to get proper training.
Excuse me sir, but how many law abiding, gun owning American citizens will in fact take up arms in case the government tries to confiscate their firearms?
I fear many Americans will let the government take their firearms, and very few, if any, will actually use their weapons against a tyrannical government and its agents.
Conventional wisdom says 3% will resist the gov't by arms. In the gun subculture, they're a further subculture referred to as Threepers. Google it, you'll find plenty of info.
I, however, am what they call a "prag". I believe that's for pragmatist, and not an insult in my book. I have yet to give up on "the system", especially when we have so much momentum right now! Heller, CCW across the country, and the Thune amendment made it to vote! Way too early (insane) to be talking of taking up arms.
I appreciate the thought. Really. Still, just in case this is viewed by somebody inexperienced or new to guns, I can't help but feel I should err on the side of safety for them. It's tough to find that balance of information both for new and experienced shooters, you know?
let me tell you, you make some good informative vids. anybody who doesnt already know this stuff gets all the information they want to know the short, sweet way.
Yes, that's definitely a good argument. 1 or 2 9mm hits out of three fired shots would be better than 1 fired shot of 357 mag that misses. And since you can actually get three times as much ammunition in a 9mm pistol it's basically 3 shots 9mm for 1 shot 357 mag.
Anyway, I also like revolvers very much, they have their advantages as well.
That was pretty interesting. I admit the point about a semi auto being pushed out of battery did not came to my mind, though it seems logical and self-evident after having heard it. Well, as with most good points...
I am currently trying to decide between a 9mm auto pistol and a 357 mag revolver. It's really a tough choice... much higher ammo capacity vs a more powerful round, and so many other factors to consider.
In any case, thinking about the pros and cons of firearms sure is enjoyable. =)
only some semi-auto pistols will not work when being pressed against something. The 1911's slide goes past the end the the lower piece of the gun. My H&K p2000 doesnt have that issue. Also glocks dont have that problem
Good thorough video, on a side note I taught my friend and his mom how to shoot a smith and wesson model 10 without incident at an indoor range on my second time shooting.
Call it natural teaching instinct but a smith and wesson 38. has got to be one of the easiest guns to shoot, I deliberately avoided the Ruger because of its bad trigger.
(continued) in the first place. It does happen. A shooter should be comfortable with their firearm on both single and double action whether they shoot an auto or a revolver. Regardless, double action is probably best for most defense situations, brief encounters at short range. Its faster and debatedly safer. A good shooter will have no control issues on double action. I could argue an idiot with an auto could have the same problems with a "wobbly grip". Its all circumstantial internet fantasy.
(Continued) In this case, I can see the argument for a double action only revolver for certain self defense shooters as appropriate. You may feel that defense is "what you make of it" - but that doesn't always equate to reality. The poster of the video makes some valid poitns and, like everyone else, is entitled to an opinion about firearms. I don't know if I agree on all points, but regardless, I don't think there are many situations where you're preventing "the slaughter of dozens" with
Give is a rest, Ocyris. I'm tired of reading mall ninja bullcrap on YouTube about fantasy situations where bands of terrorists have to be engaged with single action revolvers at long distances.
I shoot revolvers, I have no problem shooting accurately with double action. However, some shooters may be uncomfortable with a long double action pull. I imagine if you shoot SA at the range for years, it'll become muscle memory to pull that hammer back before feeling like the gun is "ready".
No, defensive is whatever you can prove in court, after the fact. Otherwise, it's generally called manslaughter, or aggravated assault, etc. You're too old/wise to be repeating a line as stupid as "defensive is whatever you make it".
Sir do not belittle me. You must remember defensive is not only defending yourself but others in harms way{unless you are a coward of course} and doing so without harming innocent bystandards with you wobbly double action pull hoping to hit your target. In this age of terrorism I would think you would realize shooting long accurate shots are a must unless we use your method of waiting until the guy gets within 7 yards of you while dozens lay dead. Yeah, swift thinking dude. Seems many agree.
I truly don't mean to belittle you, but you're talking pure make believe world. I mean, what you're talking about only happens in Hollywood, and the mind of a mall ninja.
I don't want to belittle you, but rather get you to think practically about reality. e.g. Jeanne Assam didn't have to go single action to stop the active shooter in her church. Hostage situations involve the cops. Self defense is usually 2 attackers within 10 feet, focused on you, statistically speaking.
Ah, the fairytale world of yours where everything goes according to plan the good win and the evil lose. Pencils have erasers because something didn't go according to plan. Are you saying no sheepdog has used single action to save lives? You must have a broader way of thinking when it comes to defense. Should NAA derringers not be used it's a very popular pocket single action only pistol?
I carry an NAA mini mag as a backup sometimes. Now, are you going to try and say that's an extended range gun? LOL. By the way, it's a revolver, not a derringer.
I'm not saying single action is unusable. Never said anything like that. Just said it's more of a liability in court, after the fact. Read the Ayoob files, man. Real life is pretty dang easy to look up and learn from.
Statistically speaking, most self-defense scenarious occur within 5 yards. Long shots are RARELY needed or warranted. Even in situations where police officers have to draw and fire their weapon, the distance to target is within 10 yards...
In the event of a hostage situation or terrorist attack, one would hope you wouldnt be stupid enough to attempt a long range shot with a 5-6rd revolver. Not only would you probably be outgunned, but you will most likely get someone innocent killed as well.
Idk where you rate, but I am more than capable of putting 6shots, center mass on a target a 10 yards while shooting in DA with my snubby .38special. If a longer distance is put between me and my assailant, I can tell you Id be leaving the area before attempting that sort of rediculous shot.
I can without a doubt assume that youve never been put in any situation where you may even have to draw a gun. Otherwise, youd know better...
ohio has new law about self denfense lethal force law if a person breaks into your home armed or unarmed his/her intent is considered a threat against your life and justifies lethal force so no more having to wait till the person tries to kill you then shoot they break in shoot done deal no questions asked no worrying about going to jail passed in 2007 yeah so all you criminals in ohio better watch it
And before I get slammed the .45 is an auto, I own one it also has a saftey on it's back strap. A firm hand is needed to fire it. But, still has a hair trigger..
Hey bud not to burst your bubble. But, a 1911 .45 also has a hair trigger. Could also go off with your blood rushing and all. It works the same as your revolver both single action or double action. That little thing in the back of the .45 protruding is a hammer. Can be cocked three ways.. One the gun does it automatic.. 2 you cock it back. Or three long double action pull.... . Basically it's the same principle. Keep your finger off the triger.......
I would love to know how you get yourself into the predicament of having a live round in the chamber, but cocking the hammer with your thumb, as I assume you meant for #2 here... That would have to mean you so foolish as to lower the hammer onto a live round to begin with.
Also, a hair trigger and a single action trigger are not necessarily the same thing. 1 pound trigger on a race gun is a far cry from a 5 pound on a carry-ready 1911.
I quess you never owned a 1911 match grade version? With a lighter trigger pull. 2 and a half pounds. Hmm try this look it up online before you blast me.
And yes you can drop the hammer on a .45 with one in the chamber. Holding the hammer and pointing it in a safe direction slowly bringing it down. SLOWLY Not all revolvers have a 1 pound pull in single action more like 2 pounds. That beign said every gun is different. Some people don't like to carry .45's because of the hammer cocked..
Not blasting you- just saying that single action and "hair trigger" are not one and same.
I don't know anyone in their right mind that would use a match gun as their carry or personal defense gun. It's a liability.
Yes, you can drop the hammer. But unless you've got a firing pin pin block, it's actually more dangerous than "Condition 1". So again, while somebody might do it for perception of being safer, in terms of actual operation it just doesn't make any sense.
Sorry to burst YOUR bubble, but the 1911 is NOT double action. John Moses Browning designed a single action only weapon. Therefore, if it's double-single, it's NOT a 1911. It might be a "1911 style" gun, but it's NOT A 1911.
As to your earlier comments, the 1911 being a single action only semi auto, there is NO way to chamber a round without the hammer being cocked. Also, JMB did'nt include a de-cocker, therefore trying to drop the hammer on a live round is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DON'T DO IT!
Oh, and mil-spec for 1911 trigger pull is 5.5-6lbs. Civilian 1911's run anywhere from 3.5-6 depending on who made it. Most folks like it in the 3.5-4lbs range. A bit light for my taste, but not a "hair trigger" if you ask me. Most competition shooters like them tuned down closer to 2lbs, some even less, THAT'S what I'd call a "hair trigger", but who'd carry a match gun?
i have the airweight 442 sw and it is lovely. Do you think a short barrell or a 4 inch barrell is better for home defense?
beefdog 2 weeks ago
@beefdog 2" or 4" barrel is really more a question of caliber. I wouldn't bother with .357 in a snub nose as it doesn't have enough time to accelerate; .38 +P will work just as well. But since the 442 and 642 don't do .357 anyway... For home defense, I'd go with a well thought-out long gun. Either an AR15, or a 20 gauge semi auto shotgun with #3 buck from an ensconced position. A handgun is for carrying discreetly. One's home doesn't limit them to societal niceties.
floatingaxehead 2 weeks ago
I'm attracted to the revolver because of its simplicity. There's just something comforting knowing that it's something that always works.
cdawg4391 1 month ago
How exactly were you violating a rule when pointing the gun at the camera? If the cylinder is unloaded and out and you're conscious of what is behind the camera what's the problem? It's not like you're going to shoot someone through their computer screen. lol
dmoney69696969 1 month ago
@dmoney69696969 You must not have had the pleasure of dealing with as many over-sensitive anti-gun weenies as I have! LOL. When everything a gun owner does gets so dramatically critiqued, and a cartoon picture of a gun on a t-shirt violates a school's "zero tolerance" policy, I felt being WAY over the top with my portrayal of safety was better to err in favor of, rather than even look like I was pointing a gun at a viewer.
And I'm not willing to destroy my laptop... LOL.
floatingaxehead 1 month ago
@floatingaxehead hahahaha Fair enough.
dmoney69696969 1 month ago
Sick cactus!!!
DIYautotech 1 month ago
Taurus 650. Hammer-less. Awesome. Also cheaper than S&W. Great video with good information.
averagejoetactical1 1 month ago
I love revolvers, but I want to share that my brand new Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum locked up at the gun range after putting just 8 rounds of .44 Special through it (I wanted to start with a low-power caliber to break in the gun). It locked up so tight I had to take it to a gun smith to free up the action again. It turned out the crane was slightly bent (less than a mm). It is now back at Ruger for repairs. Just be sure to never rely on a gun until you have proven it at the gun range first.
jsmonk 1 month ago
I conceal carry a Ruger GP-100 .357 Magnum revolver with the 3 inch barrel & fixed sights, and I love it! I keep 4 speed loaders in pouches on my belt and between them and the 6 rounds in the gun; I carry a total of 30 rounds of 125gr. JHP .357 magnum which can handle pretty much any self defense scenario.
skelator357 2 months ago
@skelator357 I never said all women are weaklings- I said they're not too stupid to figure out an auto and if they can't cycle a slide than the heavy trigger pull should be considered. Snubbies are great guns, but bad for beginners for the reasons I list. They're a pro's gun, honestly. The most often traded-in gun is a snubbie that wasn't thought through.
I question 4 speed loaders as opposed to just one spare magazine, but I sure do love the 3" GP-100! It's fantastic!
floatingaxehead 2 months ago
Not all women are weaklings that can't handle a heavy trigger pull. Any women that's lugged around a 25 pound 2 year old can handle a 12 pound trigger pull. I think a .38 special snub nose revolver makes a good beginner gun. My wife loves the Charter Arms "Pink Lady" .38 special snub nose revolver.
skelator357 2 months ago
Ruger double action revolvers have heavy triggers. Get a trigger job done - had my GP100 reduced to 8 pounds and is much better. Haven't had that problem with my S&W revolvers or Rossi Revolvers - they have heavier triggers but super smooth - very easy to use.
shalomhaver 2 months ago
Inexperienced or first timers should ALWAYS use a revolver(wheel gun). A .38+P or a .357 (which fires .38 caliber). I've trained allot of people to shoot and women especially appreciate the ease of a revolver with the knock down power of the +P ammo.
isisncasey 1 year ago
@isisncasey Right here, you slipped up. They should "always" use a revolver? Here's a radical idea: how about they use the gun they shoot best with? Like I said, my mom's sewing machine is more complicated than my AR15- a "trainer" who won't take the time to teach somebody properly and simply takes the easy way out with a wheel gun is just a bad trainer. And it's spelled "a lot". Two separate words.
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@isisncasey Here is where else you slipped up. "Knock-down power" is a myth. Penetration and its resulting tissue/organ damage is what causes incapacitation.
HYBRIDCOMBATIVES 2 months ago
What kind of revolver would you recommend for a very inexperience lady shooter? I'm thinking something for carry purposes.
DeadeyeKeith 1 year ago
@DeadeyeKeith For a very inexperienced shooter? I'd likely recommend against a revolver entirely! A heavy double action trigger pull and a short sight radius make for a gun that's hard to shoot well. By the time you get a full-sized gun where recoil hurts less and sight radius is acceptable, it's usually too big for most ladies to consider carrying it. My advice is to let her pick the gun, and don't afraid of autos. My moms' sewing machine is more complicated than my AR15. They can figure it out
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead Thanks for the answer. My wife doesn't like my XD 9mm. Too much recoil for her and it hurts her hands to shoot it. If you were to recommend a revolver, what would it be?
DeadeyeKeith 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead I disagree completely !! for an inexperienced shooter and person that cannot handle a HIGh caliber I suggest a Taurus snub nose .38+P. It's simple, affordable it will NOT jam, you won't have to chamber a round, work a safety or even take "classes", although I recommend you do. All you do is point and squeeze, over and over.
isisncasey 1 year ago
@isisncasey You're free to disagree. Just realize that you're opinion is flying in the face of people like Massad Ayoob, Clint Smith, and pretty much every national level trainer who's worth listening to. I question you recommending a Taurus, for starters. And you obviously haven't shot enough to realize even a revolver can "jam". (It's simply less likely.) But a snubbie is a hard gun to shoot WELL, due to heavy trigger pull and short sight radius, and "dumbing down" isn't the answer.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago 2
You earned another subscription, thank you for your information!
Tenacious21 1 year ago
Isn't that a Ruger GP100 ? At least the grips look to be from the GP100.
mkeulr 1 year ago
@mkeulr Nope, it's an SP-101. It was a Lipsey's exclusive, done in target gray, and with the nice wood inserts instead of the usual nasty black plastic. I bought it because it was so much nicer than the standard 101s.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead Oh. It is very nice. I have never seen one like it before. I have a standard SP101, I put a Hogue grip on mine. I must say the one in your video is a cool gun.
mkeulr 1 year ago
is a 38 the revolver???
santiago8557 1 year ago
@santiago8557 I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here. A .38 is generally accepted to be a revolver load, although there is also a .38 Super that chambers in semi-auto pistols. But in the USA, most times people are referring to a .38 Special, for a wheelgun.
Hope that cleared it up, and feel free to ask further questions if I can help.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
My .38 snub olympic is 60 years old and I absolutely LOVE it :).
I had to use it in order of self defense and indeed the spur hammer almost killed me ... couldnt get it out of my pocket :(.
But in terms of concealment its way better then my beretta :p
vandenabeeleandries 1 year ago
whats the intro song?
1charspeter 1 year ago
@1charspeter Something that was included with my Mac, bundled into iMovie, etc. They give you lots of loops you're free to use, so then I spliced it in with Charlton Heston's line from his speech.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
why do people freak out about pointing the gun at the camera it doesnt matter
MrBuddyisreal 1 year ago
@MrBuddyisreal You'd be amazed at the comments I've received complaining about muzzle discipline even though I had cleared an area before filming a video. It's just better to err on the side of caution, especially with the anti-gun people who may be floating around on YouTube. They're ruled by emotion, rather than logic, so "overdoing" safety helps attenuate their complaints.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago 5
@floatingaxehead yeah ur right
MrBuddyisreal 1 year ago
how did you get target grey on your sp 101?
Stewart8668 1 year ago
@Stewart8668 It was a distributor exclusive, through Lipsey's I think. Also came with the wood insert in the grip instead of the usual plastic. I love it.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
your videos are great. God bless America. protecting the constitution, and bill of rights (the second Amendment) is why I did 3 tours in Iraq. so I will protect the constitution till the day I die. "from my cold dead hands". Please plug the NRA once in a while in your videos, they are the only and last line of legal defense against Palosi's psychotic anti gun agenda.
JackSureshot 1 year ago
The lcr btw is a great gun. Snake had either a defect in his gun or he was shooting crapy loads. Factory loads won't do that
Dragon7697 1 year ago
Good video, but ENOUGH WITH THE SAFETY STUFF. we get it already, an unloaded gun is just a useless piece of metal once you checked it. its less harmful than the candle stick which can be used to bash someones head it. as far as the 21 feet and battery issue, unless you are against a wall its recommended you back up if the intruder is running at you. even if you miss, its unlikely he will keep coming, human nature is to run away from danger not towards it, true even for criminals unless on meth.
JackSureshot 1 year ago
@JackSureshot Considering all the morons who accuse me of being unsafe even when I've shown a gun to be empty, I unfortunately MUST be overly cautious when I film these things. Sorry if it irritates you, but there are enough ignorant people or anti-gun folks out there that I feel safety has to be paramount in my videos.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago 2
yeah...def with a snub u need to use a lot more looking down the barrel than down the sights just because of the small sight length, looking down the side of the barrel when an assailant is twenty or so feet from you is a lot easier than lining up the sights, takes practice of course but is way easier than practice range shooting just looking down the sights, all about depth perception
2001bmw330xi 1 year ago
Nice vid and revolver. Check out snake5044 lcr beware before you purchase one. I wanted one but after seeing how inferior the metal is I no longer do.
MrCntrybyWlkr 1 year ago
a very beautifuly designed gun, and a good quality vid to match. thanks for posting
1xXxEMOBOYxXx4 1 year ago
Thanks for that input.
"Crimson Trace is the best in the business"
That must be why they're not cheap, you get what you pay for most times.
poprocz 1 year ago
This is such a well explained and well shot video I had to subscribe to learn more.
Thanks for the seemingly over emphasis on safety but just goes to show us how important it is.
I'm off to catch your other vids as I study up on buying my first revolver, hopefully a Ruger .38 LCR With a Crimson laser sight.
What's your opinion on the laser sight for a small revolver?
Thank you.
poprocz 1 year ago
@poprocz I think a laser on a snubbie is great, because they can be so hard to shoot well. Small guns with a short sight radius and a heavy double-action pull aren't for beginners! LOL. So for a training aid or to help in rapid point shooting, I think a laser is a very good idea, and Crimson Trace is the best in the business.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead Just out of curiosity, when you say that most defensive situations happen inside of a few feet, why are we worried about range distance sight radius. If I am using a wheel gun with a Crimson Trace inside of say, 10 feet at night in my apartment for defense, Im likely not sighting, Im likely pointing and pulling.
FrozenEMT 1 year ago
@FrozenEMT It can go back to the heavy trigger pull- I watch people routinely pull themselves off target with bad trigger discipline. Now, you're right about the defensive and realistic range aspect. But we have to remember that the majority of people's time shooting is at a flat range, and greater distances. It's not applicable, but they'll take that bad experience and mentally apply it toward anything with that gun. It sets them up with a failure mindset.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
Did you ever end up buying the LCR?
NJLev 1 year ago
@NJLev I haven't yet. I want one, but I want another SP101 with a 3" barrel, too... So many toys, and so little money... LOL!
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
I like the FN 5.7x28 pistol. Great internal hammer.
MrSuperJuden 1 year ago
@MrSuperJuden No offense, but what does that have to do with a revolver?
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead How do I contact the brady campaign
2friedsk8ers 1 year ago
@2friedsk8ers Google 'em. LOL! I'm sure they'll have a contact form on their website.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@floatingaxehead I tried google
2friedsk8ers 1 year ago
@2friedsk8ers And? I mean, they're the first link that comes up, and they have a contact page.... Of course, they have it set up in a way to try and prevent us pro-gun people from voicing any opposition to them, but you can find it.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
@MrSuperJuden Yeah but it's $999!?!?! Maybe $899 if you know a guy...
0:56 wow I was guilty of flipping the cylinder shut. Thanks! I know a girl who went to get her first gun, and yup you guessed it, they recommending a snub nose revolver. I thought she already checked the trigger pull, she could barely fire a shot at the range. I laughed so long I was useless to her. She kept trying, and it made me laugh even more. Mind you this was some time after we made no progress.
AfroSchmuck 1 year ago
I heard that Ruger's subcontractor that used to provide the wood for their side panels went out of business
kmrcstintn 1 year ago
I respectively disagree with your point about carrying a "hammerless" revolver. I carry this exact same revolver most of the time. With anything in regards to shooting, carrying, etc...practice is the key factor. If one practices pulling the gun (unloaded of course) from their chosen carry position they will learn to be smooth and keep it from snagging. The bad thing is most people buy a gun and automatically think everything will be ok and never practice with it. I like your grips too!
theWHIPLASH 1 year ago
when you said about that Hammer ,adrenal pumping about going off i see that. but when going to the range and your female friends and there having a hard time with the double action trigger pull aim to far up the. hammer is good to have for those that have a hard time pulling back .. i hope you see what I'm saying ppl have a hard time . Thank for the info i had to clue about the semi auto at point blank range good to know
MarstoUranusthenback 1 year ago
I like your attention to safety
chapmasi 1 year ago
Nice vid man.
I love the snub in .38+P+ or .357.
nice 'litle' package.
robin6512 1 year ago
Are you serious Brother?? Come on man we know youre not going to shoot any of us through the computer. If you do i will take Full reponsibility my fellow youtubers.
realitEcheq 1 year ago
@realitEcheq well there might be a viewer who could be afraid that he is pointing the gun at the 'mightbe' cameraman........... Yeah right.lol
robin6512 1 year ago
Actually u have a point friend. U just made me realize that some reckless idiot might actually try that with a real person behind the camera. worse HAS happened lol
realitEcheq 1 year ago
n/m..limited edition..I love those grips..
NJLev 1 year ago
The grips and the finish were the whole reason I bought the thing! LOL. The regular plastic insert looks so lame compared to this. It's like the old GP100 grips- and I'm bummed those have gone to Hogue now, too... Wish Ruger would make decent grips again...
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
Where did you get those grips for the sp101?
NJLev 1 year ago
Great video.
How does Smith & Wesson come up with their labeling convention (ie.: what does 686 stand for etc.)?
jasonsg4111 1 year ago
I'll be perfectly honest- Smith's naming convention absolutely bewilders me! LOL! Of course, some of that is that I'm not particularly enamored of them so haven't bothered learning.
All I can tell you is a "6" preface should be stainless, and a "4" should be blued/black, based on the 642/442 revolvers. Last number MIGHT be length of barrel. I have no idea about the middle digit though, since their frames are coded by a letter designator.
floatingaxehead 1 year ago
Thank you. That info helps a lot. Maybe the middle number refers to the "style" of revolver (ie: 686 - 8th Revolver style that Smith & Wesson made).
My 686-6 is Stainless with a 6" Barrell so you were right on the money with that info. I was also told by someone that the -6 part means that there have been 6 refinements made on that gun since it first came out.
jasonsg4111 1 year ago
Woah, great video! I'll have to check out some of your others.
When you tested Out-of-Battery it made me cringe alittle, and I know it also gave you the willies, AND you said you checked it three times - we only saw you check it once (and not a great look down the chamber, need flashlight). Next time try that to keep cringe and paranoid factor down, also maybe limit how long the gun isn't in full view in those circumstances. Yeah, I'm even more paranoid, but I'm still kickin. =)
stealth556 2 years ago
As far as revolvers I wouldn't carry less than a 3" barrel. That being said the sp101 is perfect, with a bobbed hammer.
Letsmakeasamich 2 years ago
While I would carry a 2", that's only because of their abundance. I agree with you- a 3" barrel is just perfect!
A 3" SP-101 with fixed rear sights, in .357, bobbed hammer and gently worked over by Gemini Customs is one of those guns that's still on my dream sheet...
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Gemini customs have some really nice revolvers, the 'nightstalker' sp101 is SWEET!
Letsmakeasamich 2 years ago
They do make the SP101 with a bobbed hammer. I just picked one up this weekend.
ridgehand 2 years ago 5
haha someone did bust a fluorecent light at my local indoor range recently. Whoever did it didn't admit it tho hehe.
Great video, man. And the safety rules at the beginning is great. Everyone should take them seriously
Antarath 2 years ago
nice video but terrible audio. is it me or is it too low for volume?
adrianrubi 2 years ago
No, you're right. It was fine until I pulled the trigger- the metallic "clack" made the audio levels clip and self-adjust way, way down so all the audio afterward is way too low. I should just re-do this one.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
So did you ever check out the LCR? Just picked one up myself and I love it, actually making that my main carry gun from an LCP. Both great guns but I'm really taking the reliability of a wheel gun more to heart lately. I'm debating getting a SP101 in 327 here in the future but it'll have a 3 inch barrel, I see it serving as a general have around the house gun but mostly I want one cause they fire 4 different types of 32 caliber ammo and the ballistics are pretty good considering the caliber.
mrwhite4 2 years ago
I haven't yet, but I really want to. I've had some hands-on time with one, and I was pretty impressed. Nice trigger, snag free design, and beautiful cylinder! I have one more AR to build first, though...
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Yeah I disagree with alota guys out there that say the LCR is ugly I think it's one of the neatest looking snub nose guns to come out really, but two things sold me on them, the trigger and that XS is comming out with a big dot sight for these, should make a pretty nice defensive firearm. I agree I love the target gray finish on the cylinder. I wonder if ruger with try to market these towards women like their doing with the raspberry LCP's though lol.
mrwhite4 2 years ago
@floatingaxehead
Did you ever check out the ar line that ruger recently introduced not too long ago. What is your opinion on that?
blitzkrieg459 2 years ago
It's about the only piston-driven AR I'm interested in at the moment. I'm not a big believer in the piston ARs to begin with- tilting and buffer tube gouging issues, etc. But Ruger seems to have a good system on their hands for a decent street price, and it comes with good mags, Troy sights, etc... I'd get rid of the stock immediately, but aside from that it seems solid.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Yea I agree, don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of ar's, but the ruger 556 got my attention. Not just because it's a gas piston ar, but I also agree with you, that it seems like solid deal.
blitzkrieg459 2 years ago
You said "Freedom of thought" How dare you! Ha. Ha Ha.
Nice Sp101 I've had 2.
It drives me nuts when I see someone do
a "Hollywood Chamber Check"
especially when it's the gunstore salesperson.
Good point on pushing out of battery. Thanks.
Tardisius 2 years ago
great video, very informative!
DJNSPYRE 2 years ago
RoyalAlba1 : I'd recommend double action , it offers the option of cocking before firing for a more accurate shot & the speed needed for emergency action .
This is a very well made & informative vid , 5 star >:-]
lladnar71 2 years ago
can anybody tell me which is best for a revolver ? SA(single action) DA (double action) DAO (double action only) i know with single action it is more accurate (some people say) but with SA on a revolver you have to pull the hammer every time and in some cases you dont have time !
RoyalAlba1 2 years ago
Logically double action is the best choice because its the most flexible. Is it really that hard to think about?
CenturyGamer 2 years ago
@CenturyGamer i dont have any revolvers at this moment so that is why i am asking so double action is the best in your opinion? can you tell me why and isnt it dangerous in some way ? and why not SA/DA ???
RoyalAlba1 2 years ago
Double action, you just pull down the trigger and you are in single action, while by default it is in double action. It aint dangerous, unless the trigger gets caught and causes the gun to go off. In that case you would have to blame yourself for not taking the precaution to avoid it
CenturyGamer 2 years ago
@CenturyGamer so even when you have a double action revolver you can pull the trigger down?
RoyalAlba1 2 years ago
Its called double action for a reason. Are you trolling?
CenturyGamer 2 years ago
@CenturyGamer haha xD ok sorry i was still half a sleep at that time ^^ but i get you now
RoyalAlba1 2 years ago
nice gun
MsMichaela10 2 years ago
to me the colors and tones on that sp101 are beautiful! I carry a 642 and may review mine in the very near future. It's a much snubbier, and uglier gun, but it's just as functional. Wheel guns are real guns, long live revolvers.
NoiseMostBeautiful 2 years ago
I love 642s and 442s! I don't think they're an "uglier" gun at all!
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
I will post a video reply if that's ok, and you can judge for yourself if "little ugly" is uglier or not. :-) The lines on the 642 can't hang with that sp to my eyes. Snubs are obvious concelement guns, but for home invasion at hand to hand time, they're high retention too!
NoiseMostBeautiful 2 years ago
wait so for double action revolvers you can pull the trigger any time and if a bullet is in the cylinder it just shoots? so that means you can easily accidentally shoot yourself or someone if your pulling the gun out and you pull the trigger on accident right?
ChiTown98756 2 years ago
If you can manage to accidentally pull a 12 pound trigger, you have larger problems than I'm qualified to medically discuss.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
HA thats great. Chi they make those carry pieces so it shoots only when you want it to. AD's are taken seriously.
Migs4000 2 years ago
"you can pull the trigger any time and if a bullet is in the cylinder it just shoots?"
eh ... are you even serious? Thats the whole point of a pistol! Even guns that are way outdated in design (single action only) are usually carried cocked so that you can pull the trigger and fire without manually cocking it in an emergency.
spamllpitdept 2 years ago
46 years old and bought my first ever gun today. Went with a friend who knows guns very well. Got the Rugar SP101. Now I have to wait the 2 days.
wisdaniel 2 years ago 5
Love the finish on the SP101. You are right about the snubbie being difficult to master. So many people buy them because their battery of arms is simple. They are guns you really have to practice with. I prefer the spur'd hammer just because I learned on single action revolvers. I find myself having the hammer cocked back on double actions just out of habit. Plus, the only reason my gun comes out of the holster is to use it so I'm not worried about a hair trigger.
SuperSchwebel 2 years ago
great vid u got good points i just bought a sp101 first i ordered the hammerless one and went to another gun shop and they had one with the hammer i like the hammer better so i bought it cause i carry a turuas slim 9mm for my ccw plus whats a revolver if it doesnt have a hammer my opinion!!!
jtmoney606 2 years ago
she is pretty!!!
I got a S&W Airweight Bodyguard for the reason(s) of an enclosed hammer and as you said it cannot be taken out of battery. Damn I need to make a vid on it!!!
eldogg4life 2 years ago
If you want to fire a revolver that will bleed your eardrums fire the Ruger GP100 357 mag. with a short barrel(3.5 to 4 inch)
Fockersnextdoor 2 years ago
The good thing about a revolver also, is that on auto pistol someone can grab and hold the slide when you fire causing the slide not to cycle which means you have to rack the slide to fire again. On a revolver unless they grab the cylinder itself it will cycle and allow you to fire another round
kpak44wh 2 years ago
Almost sounds like the Marine Corps 5 weapons safety rules. 1) Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2) Never point you weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3) Keep you finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire. 4) Keep you weapon of safe until you are ready to fire 5) Positive identification of your target and what is behind your target.
errbarkkill 2 years ago
Basically. Lots of people add a fifth rule- in the case of what you listed it was #4. When I teach CCW classes, AZ DPS requires a fifth rule of "Always maintain control of your firearm." But truly, Cooper's Golden 4 that appear at the beginning of my videos are all you need. Simpler is better, imho.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
True. Marines have a few sayings about simplicity, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast", "...break it down Barney style", and "Keep it simple stupid". The rule, always maintain control of your firearm is basically the same as never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. But I believe that keeping your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire is essential too. Neglegent discharges usually happen because the shooter's safety wasn't on.
errbarkkill 2 years ago
Actually, negligent discharged usually happen because somebody's finger was on the trigger... LOL.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
True but if the safety was on... see what I mean! But you're right. The other day a friend of mine was holding a pistol with a hand over the barrel. I said if that gun goes off, you're going to blow your hand off. I say if you haven't gone to a professional class or professionally handled fire arms don't even touch one unless you are going to use it. It doesn't matter how long you slanged a gun in the streets. 1 safety class is better than 10 years of neglegance.
errbarkkill 2 years ago
You're right on with the safety class! Clint Smith and the Magpul guys are both real good about reinforcing training SAFELY.
The safety thing- I just can't stand multiple steps toward redundancy, but I need to get over it. Even the Magpul guys have adopted the Safety as rule #5. It's not like it's a detriment! LOL.
My Rule #5 of late has been "Let the gun drop!" So many people ND when they panic and try to snatch a gun they began to fumble. Let the drop safe work, and avoid the ND!
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Yep. I'm not a gun owner but I plan on being one, but I want to do everything by the book. I live in Baltimore, a city notorious for gun crimes, and we have the strictess gun laws besides probably NY city. I can't even find the city gun laws online. I called the Sheriff's department and he referred me to the website. I didn't want to converse about guns with a Lt Colonel so I said, ok and I can't find anything on the site. I'll try the library.
errbarkkill 2 years ago
Well in that case i can understand you, Always forgett that a person can buy guns without some kind of training in the US, I like your gun rules but is it to much to ask that a person should atleast go one week gun training before he/she could buy a gun. In sweden we must go one year haha, but then we are sharpshooters all of us;)
lazer70 2 years ago
I feel you. While I firmly believe gun ownership is a right and gov't should keep out of it, it's also a responsibility and it depresses me to hear some of the stupid things people say because they've never taken the time to get proper training.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Excuse me sir, but how many law abiding, gun owning American citizens will in fact take up arms in case the government tries to confiscate their firearms?
I fear many Americans will let the government take their firearms, and very few, if any, will actually use their weapons against a tyrannical government and its agents.
eggg102 2 years ago
Conventional wisdom says 3% will resist the gov't by arms. In the gun subculture, they're a further subculture referred to as Threepers. Google it, you'll find plenty of info.
I, however, am what they call a "prag". I believe that's for pragmatist, and not an insult in my book. I have yet to give up on "the system", especially when we have so much momentum right now! Heller, CCW across the country, and the Thune amendment made it to vote! Way too early (insane) to be talking of taking up arms.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
skip that exaggerated gun safety thing.
Think that guys who look at your videos
are pretty sure that u dont wave around with a loaded gun. Safety is good and i think u know what i mean.
lazer70 2 years ago
I appreciate the thought. Really. Still, just in case this is viewed by somebody inexperienced or new to guns, I can't help but feel I should err on the side of safety for them. It's tough to find that balance of information both for new and experienced shooters, you know?
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
nice 1911 very nice!!
dodgeman12345677 2 years ago
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marlin187 2 years ago
I use Wilson Combat 47D magazines, for 8 rounds each.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
let me tell you, you make some good informative vids. anybody who doesnt already know this stuff gets all the information they want to know the short, sweet way.
shotgunmessenger96 2 years ago
Nope. Alloy frame makes it plenty light, and it's nice and slim for CCW.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Yes, that's definitely a good argument. 1 or 2 9mm hits out of three fired shots would be better than 1 fired shot of 357 mag that misses. And since you can actually get three times as much ammunition in a 9mm pistol it's basically 3 shots 9mm for 1 shot 357 mag.
Anyway, I also like revolvers very much, they have their advantages as well.
SkallagrimNilsson 2 years ago
That was pretty interesting. I admit the point about a semi auto being pushed out of battery did not came to my mind, though it seems logical and self-evident after having heard it. Well, as with most good points...
I am currently trying to decide between a 9mm auto pistol and a 357 mag revolver. It's really a tough choice... much higher ammo capacity vs a more powerful round, and so many other factors to consider.
In any case, thinking about the pros and cons of firearms sure is enjoyable. =)
SkallagrimNilsson 2 years ago
only some semi-auto pistols will not work when being pressed against something. The 1911's slide goes past the end the the lower piece of the gun. My H&K p2000 doesnt have that issue. Also glocks dont have that problem
wrestler950zoey 2 years ago
Glocks can still "discharge", but from being out of battery you can get light primer strikes and failures to fire due to it.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Thoughs sp 101 are great. They now offer them in the new 327 federal magnum.
smartguy104 2 years ago
Good thorough video, on a side note I taught my friend and his mom how to shoot a smith and wesson model 10 without incident at an indoor range on my second time shooting.
Call it natural teaching instinct but a smith and wesson 38. has got to be one of the easiest guns to shoot, I deliberately avoided the Ruger because of its bad trigger.
dawnninjawolf 2 years ago
Im 21& carry a S&W Sigma .40 & S&W 442
snub nose revolvers are awesome :)
midnightnavyz28 2 years ago
Good info
BasinBictory 2 years ago
(continued) in the first place. It does happen. A shooter should be comfortable with their firearm on both single and double action whether they shoot an auto or a revolver. Regardless, double action is probably best for most defense situations, brief encounters at short range. Its faster and debatedly safer. A good shooter will have no control issues on double action. I could argue an idiot with an auto could have the same problems with a "wobbly grip". Its all circumstantial internet fantasy.
NSGSplatmaster 2 years ago
(Continued) In this case, I can see the argument for a double action only revolver for certain self defense shooters as appropriate. You may feel that defense is "what you make of it" - but that doesn't always equate to reality. The poster of the video makes some valid poitns and, like everyone else, is entitled to an opinion about firearms. I don't know if I agree on all points, but regardless, I don't think there are many situations where you're preventing "the slaughter of dozens" with
NSGSplatmaster 2 years ago
Give is a rest, Ocyris. I'm tired of reading mall ninja bullcrap on YouTube about fantasy situations where bands of terrorists have to be engaged with single action revolvers at long distances.
I shoot revolvers, I have no problem shooting accurately with double action. However, some shooters may be uncomfortable with a long double action pull. I imagine if you shoot SA at the range for years, it'll become muscle memory to pull that hammer back before feeling like the gun is "ready".
NSGSplatmaster 2 years ago
Great video!
GoucheGizmo 2 years ago
that sp101 is nice. i loke it in the snub nose configuration....i want two....one in 357 and one in 327 federal
triggerfingas 2 years ago
The argument can be made if you have to make a long range or precise shot single action is a good option.
Ocyris4 2 years ago
That's also no longer a defensive situation... :P
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Oh please. I don't really have to decribe a scenario where single action would be useful in a defensive role do I? Defensive is whatever you make it.
Ocyris4 2 years ago
"Defensive is whatever you make it."
No, defensive is whatever you can prove in court, after the fact. Otherwise, it's generally called manslaughter, or aggravated assault, etc. You're too old/wise to be repeating a line as stupid as "defensive is whatever you make it".
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Sir do not belittle me. You must remember defensive is not only defending yourself but others in harms way{unless you are a coward of course} and doing so without harming innocent bystandards with you wobbly double action pull hoping to hit your target. In this age of terrorism I would think you would realize shooting long accurate shots are a must unless we use your method of waiting until the guy gets within 7 yards of you while dozens lay dead. Yeah, swift thinking dude. Seems many agree.
Ocyris4 2 years ago
I truly don't mean to belittle you, but you're talking pure make believe world. I mean, what you're talking about only happens in Hollywood, and the mind of a mall ninja.
I don't want to belittle you, but rather get you to think practically about reality. e.g. Jeanne Assam didn't have to go single action to stop the active shooter in her church. Hostage situations involve the cops. Self defense is usually 2 attackers within 10 feet, focused on you, statistically speaking.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Ah, the fairytale world of yours where everything goes according to plan the good win and the evil lose. Pencils have erasers because something didn't go according to plan. Are you saying no sheepdog has used single action to save lives? You must have a broader way of thinking when it comes to defense. Should NAA derringers not be used it's a very popular pocket single action only pistol?
Ocyris4 2 years ago
I carry an NAA mini mag as a backup sometimes. Now, are you going to try and say that's an extended range gun? LOL. By the way, it's a revolver, not a derringer.
I'm not saying single action is unusable. Never said anything like that. Just said it's more of a liability in court, after the fact. Read the Ayoob files, man. Real life is pretty dang easy to look up and learn from.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Statistically speaking, most self-defense scenarious occur within 5 yards. Long shots are RARELY needed or warranted. Even in situations where police officers have to draw and fire their weapon, the distance to target is within 10 yards...
In the event of a hostage situation or terrorist attack, one would hope you wouldnt be stupid enough to attempt a long range shot with a 5-6rd revolver. Not only would you probably be outgunned, but you will most likely get someone innocent killed as well.
northernpatriot54 2 years ago
Idk where you rate, but I am more than capable of putting 6shots, center mass on a target a 10 yards while shooting in DA with my snubby .38special. If a longer distance is put between me and my assailant, I can tell you Id be leaving the area before attempting that sort of rediculous shot.
I can without a doubt assume that youve never been put in any situation where you may even have to draw a gun. Otherwise, youd know better...
northernpatriot54 2 years ago
ohio has new law about self denfense lethal force law if a person breaks into your home armed or unarmed his/her intent is considered a threat against your life and justifies lethal force so no more having to wait till the person tries to kill you then shoot they break in shoot done deal no questions asked no worrying about going to jail passed in 2007 yeah so all you criminals in ohio better watch it
jjiggydoc 2 years ago
thanks, I really like your videos. I have a S&W j frame with shrouded hammer and "never" fire it single action
LysSpooner 2 years ago
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fusil56300 2 years ago
ur videos are very educatinonal thanks man keep it up
MEGATRON2086 2 years ago
ill use a gun on a burglar and not care about him
theartonthewall 2 years ago
Caring about a burglar is one thing. Dude broke the law and violates your home? He's got what's coming to him.
But making sure you don't wind up in jail for negligence is pretty important, too. That's why I'm such an advocate of knowing as much as possible.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
yep
theartonthewall 2 years ago
Good point about the "prosecutor" making a case about firing in single action. Makes me want to trade in my hammered snubby for the Ruger LCR.
slinkwc2k 2 years ago
And before I get slammed the .45 is an auto, I own one it also has a saftey on it's back strap. A firm hand is needed to fire it. But, still has a hair trigger..
BillQ1971 2 years ago
Hey bud not to burst your bubble. But, a 1911 .45 also has a hair trigger. Could also go off with your blood rushing and all. It works the same as your revolver both single action or double action. That little thing in the back of the .45 protruding is a hammer. Can be cocked three ways.. One the gun does it automatic.. 2 you cock it back. Or three long double action pull.... . Basically it's the same principle. Keep your finger off the triger.......
BillQ1971 2 years ago
I would love to know how you get yourself into the predicament of having a live round in the chamber, but cocking the hammer with your thumb, as I assume you meant for #2 here... That would have to mean you so foolish as to lower the hammer onto a live round to begin with.
Also, a hair trigger and a single action trigger are not necessarily the same thing. 1 pound trigger on a race gun is a far cry from a 5 pound on a carry-ready 1911.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
I quess you never owned a 1911 match grade version? With a lighter trigger pull. 2 and a half pounds. Hmm try this look it up online before you blast me.
And yes you can drop the hammer on a .45 with one in the chamber. Holding the hammer and pointing it in a safe direction slowly bringing it down. SLOWLY Not all revolvers have a 1 pound pull in single action more like 2 pounds. That beign said every gun is different. Some people don't like to carry .45's because of the hammer cocked..
BillQ1971 2 years ago
Not blasting you- just saying that single action and "hair trigger" are not one and same.
I don't know anyone in their right mind that would use a match gun as their carry or personal defense gun. It's a liability.
Yes, you can drop the hammer. But unless you've got a firing pin pin block, it's actually more dangerous than "Condition 1". So again, while somebody might do it for perception of being safer, in terms of actual operation it just doesn't make any sense.
floatingaxehead 2 years ago
Sorry to burst YOUR bubble, but the 1911 is NOT double action. John Moses Browning designed a single action only weapon. Therefore, if it's double-single, it's NOT a 1911. It might be a "1911 style" gun, but it's NOT A 1911.
As to your earlier comments, the 1911 being a single action only semi auto, there is NO way to chamber a round without the hammer being cocked. Also, JMB did'nt include a de-cocker, therefore trying to drop the hammer on a live round is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DON'T DO IT!
meebit 2 years ago
Oh, and mil-spec for 1911 trigger pull is 5.5-6lbs. Civilian 1911's run anywhere from 3.5-6 depending on who made it. Most folks like it in the 3.5-4lbs range. A bit light for my taste, but not a "hair trigger" if you ask me. Most competition shooters like them tuned down closer to 2lbs, some even less, THAT'S what I'd call a "hair trigger", but who'd carry a match gun?
meebit 2 years ago
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BillQ1971 2 years ago
So sorry you are wrong. Can also be fired in double action. But, I won't waste time explaning it.. Maybe if you din't jump read you would understand.
BillQ1971 2 years ago