Revolvers For Defense???
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2010
- With the seemingly unlimited variety of semi auto pistols on the market today, many have forgotten the good ol' wheelgun. Simple, reliable, and effective, quality revolvers still represent a good choice for CCW, and home defense.
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I appreciate the kind words, and thanks for stopping by!
I really enjoy your videos, hope you can begin to make them again. One of the reasons I chose a Ruger Security Six and SP101 both in .357 Mag is because of your videos.
The good old 38 special has been serving folks well for a long time!! Thanks
I like all types of guns, but there a special place in my heart for revolvers! Thanks
Excellent video. Thanks!
thanks for saving lives thru very good information.
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I love revolvers, though I have nothing against semi-auto but the revolver was around for such a long time and still continues to do its job
My most valuable lesson from eighth grade math: All skills benefit from practice, and there is no substitute for practice. (Thank you Mr. Strahoski, wherever you are.)
I own that exact 627 performance center. Great firearm. Buttery smooth trigger. Surprised that there arent many videos on it.
Love the brass bead on the front sight and don’t feel the need to switch it out. I have night sights on other handguns. This one I’ll keep as delivered.
A good revolver is simply perfection. Have always felt this since the first one I shot 20+ years ago. The simplicity and refinement can’t be matched. It’s like a good bolt action rifle, but you don’t have to chamber the next round yourself.
Great video!!!
@nodillinger Thanks for your comment. Over penetration is a danger w/ many calibers, and should be considered especially choosing which load to use. To my knowledge, the 45acp may be the best when comparing FMJ rds but with the variety of ammo available today, some 45acp loads may also over penetrate.One reason the 125gr jhp in 357 is so revered is b/c of it's lack of over penetration. On the other hand, a LEO friend of mine told me of a shooting w/ 45acp 200gr jhp left baseball size exit holes!
That's definetly a good combo!! Thanks
@fredhart Thanks Fred, and thanks for stopping by.
Another underrated type of gun! The revolver truly is great when it comes to durability, accuracy, and power. People immediately put down the option and go with a ridiculous 9mm plastic handgun that holds 18+ rounds simply because of bullet capacity. With revolvers you make your shots count because you know you don't have too many shots left, with slide pistols you just think "oh, I have plenty more left" after you miss, then continue missing thinking the same thing.
My ankle gun when I was an officer, and the concealed weapon I carry when I choose to carry, is an armaloyed .38 Colt Agent Special 6 shot with +P semi-jacketed hollow points. So concealable and lightweight.
My Colt Detective Specials may be steel framed, but I sure do like them. Thanks
Great video. I recently bought A Ruger 357 snub nose revolver move the 1.78 barrel this is a lightweight gun with aluminum and plastic. I hope this won't be too hard to shoot. Looking forward to getting it out of layaway. Thanks for the video. Have a nice day.
Just purchased a Ruger GP100 Match Champion. As Clint Smith says " Wheel guns are real guns" The revolver is the most reliable handgun on the market, no semi comes close. Reliability in conjunction with a 357 magnum is the best one stop round. The third consideration is " Training, Training and more Training"
love the 627...nice video
@BobcatSchneidermann Hey buddy, thanks for stopping by!! Revolvers are great, and even though I enjoy my semi auto's, there's just something special about a nice wheelgun. Thanks
My first conceal carry was a Ruger SP101 with 3 inch barrel. Later on, I transitioned to a Sig P239.
I still carry the revolver today from time to time.
I liked the SP101 so much, I purchased a GP100 and then later a Super Redhawk. I do like that look of the 627 that you are showing.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I use .44 spl in my model 29. A .44 mag with reduced loads also work well such as federals' hydra shok.
Great video. Well thought out.
I have the 627 but with a 4" barrel. Just purchased it. I plan on it being my carry - go to gun.
Thank you
Ver good vid. I enjoyed it. Have you heard of the S/W model 60? What do you think about its recoil as compared to others?
There many good ones to enjoy! Thanks
Good video. Surprised I have not scene it before now.
I still carry the S&W model 36 (blued) I purchased in 1979, loaded with 110gr silvertips. When I feel I am going to be at higher risk I also carry my Security Six, in addition to my 36. My 36 in my left front pants pocket, security six on my right hip or in my truck arm rest.
My SD weapon is a Taurus Poly Protector .38SP +P snubbie. Great gun and very lightweight.
Thanks for the vid.
Donnie D
There was a study done in New York city during the 1980s when crack was a plague in the city. The study was of people who used a revolver or a semi automatic pistol to defend them selves from attackers in their home. The the last thing the individuals who used the semi automatic pistols remember is the slide locking back as the last shell ejected. The last thing the individuals with revolver remembers is looking down the sight as the target.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Well said. To add my personal philosophy- to win a gun fight: 1, you must have a firearm. 2, it has to go bang. 3, you have to hit what you intended to hit.
I just got a new sw 627 five inch p.c. last week. Since I live in NYC, cannot have any pistol with more than 10 rounds magazine. I picked the 8 shot 627 for home defense. This is a very smooth gun. Love it far more than my glock and hk usp 45.
Does the 627 need moon clips/ can it be loaded without them?
@nodillinger I often incorporate trivial excerpts for it's entertainment value, so I welcome and incourage your comments as well.
I remember the Timberwolf carbine!! I would imagine that it is a fun gun to shoot.
Thank you for your comments. I look forward to future interaction.
Great video! Just curious, which folding knife is in the background? Thanks.
nice!! video sir
Sounds like a direct quote from Clint Smith the owner operator of Thunder Ranch. Great advice
My CCW instructor was a snooze, but he did say one thing that resonates deeply. "Their is no such thing as a missed shot. That bullet's going to hit something." Amen to that. If you have a 30 round Glock or a 17 rounds S&W like my M&P, your going to be more prepared to shoot faster. IF you miss one or 10 rounds, their going to keep going down range to who knows what? Maybe the ground, maybe a car door, maybe a baby carriage! So just practice with what ever your piece is and learn control.
Excellent video indeed, my friend. You have very reasonable arguments, and it is really nice listening to someone who's not trying to sell you any hype of "myracle guns". I have absolutely nothing against semi-autos, but I must confess I am a revolver lover.
I never like the ignorant, shallow comments such as "revolvers are useless, dude, because you don't have a zillion rounds capacity".
@bigbluesparky Thanks for your comment! I know semi autos are popular, but there is nothing wrong a good revolver.
Sounds great!!
I really enjoy mine. Nothing like a good revolver!! Thanks
Have you fired or owned a Taurus Raging Judge or Judge? I am looking into buying it and wondering how well they are, Thanks, great video btw!
Both are great revolvers!
Outstanding!
Great Video. I have a S&W K frame .357 that they called the "Combat" revolver back in the 1970s. Nothing in my safe shoots nicer than that pistol. Paired with Speer Gold Dots it is my Home defense pistol of choice. I am only 33 years old and none of my shooting buddies have a revolver, and they are ALL envious of mine. :)
Revolvers Rock. You can't go wrong with a S&W or a Colt in 357. Great for self defense, can shoot 38's for targets and there are numerous loads for it as well as being a very accurte round. It's a win win. :-)
It is an excellent choice! Thanks
Revolvers are great!! I really like my SP101, Thanks!
Fixed sight on a fixed frame. Load it and leave it for a decade and it'll still fire. Easy to get familiar with, no jamming or feeding issues to deal with. My opinion, try a 357/38 special with a 4 inch barrel for home. Lot less recoil, plenty of power. This guy isn't kidding about what .357 can do. Never underestimate the wheel gun. Take one any day over a polymer automatic wonder.
Those little guns are capable of some fine accuracy! Thanks
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I own both revolvers, and I like them. To me, the intended purpose would probably be the deciding factor. The 627 is built on the N frame, the same frame as the 41mag, and the 44 mag S&W revolvers. If the intended purpose was home defense, hunting, target shooting, then the larger frame is fine. The 686+ is built on the L frame, which is smaller than the N frame. This frame size was designed to handle extended use of powerful 357mag loads. This would be my choice if the intended use included CCW
I have recently aquired a 38yr old, barely used Ruger Police Service Six .357Mag. It is a bit on the edge of "concealed carry", being as it was intended for a holster on a cops belt. However, I love it! I believe the .357Mag is the ideal self-defense round, why play around with your life? Or that of a loved one? A revolver will fire regardless of what ammo you have in it, how you hold it, or who tries to grab it. Long live the wheel-guns!
Well put! And I agree!
I couldn't agree more! Thanks
Thank you for your reply
I'm glad you liked it!
It's the energy level of the 44mag that makes the penetration too excessive for it to be a good defensive round. It's great for deer hunting though! You gotta love the 44 mag!!
3" SP101 is one of my favorite carry guns
@vulpixgrant That was a great line from your instructor! I agree that capacity is not near as important as instruction and practice. Thanks
@CDMJDMHHC Training and propper instruction are extremely important. I love the 10mm, it's a great chambering. Thanks
would you reccomend a Taurus Judge loaded with 185 grain .45 Colt and .410 2.5 inch breneke slugs for home defense?
Good video. I own both wheelguns and semi's.......both are great, both are good choices. The RIGHT gun for YOU is the most important factor; not a particular make, model, or caliber.
I have the Ruger SP101 1 7/8'' in .357. I bought it for $350 from my buddy along with a case, speed-loader, 50 .357 cartridges, 30 .38 special cartridges, and an extra grip. Hope to make a video of it soon.
thankz its very nice by the way
My wife and I actually rented one at our range b/c she was interested in buying one. She thought the trigger was too stiff and it was very snappy. I thought it was kinda snappy, but that's what you get with a light weight gun. I like the Taurus 85 revolvers (it's about the only one from Taurus that I do like these days)
Thank you for the kind sentiment!
where did you get that little revolver and how much did you buy it for ?
reply please
That's why I believe that a good revolver can still be a good defensive tool. Thanks
I have a question for you, what in your opinion is a good .357/.38+p combo revolver for defensive use. Preferably not a belly gun. Also a small comment about what you said about .357 round and somebody told me this at one time. "It may not kill them but they will quickly learn you have a problem with whatever they are attempting to do".
GunznGear... What is your opinion on the Taurus Model 85 Ultra-lite revolver?
Due to an old hand injury, it can be a struggle to chamber a round. S&W snub nose with the Lotus Deep Conceal is my preferred ccw. Different grain reloads only seem to affect some accuracy, never a stovepipe issue with this baby ;-)
@ThatWhiteGuy97 A single action revolver can only be fired by pulling back the hammer until it locks, and pulling the trigger. A double action revolver can be fired by the same method as the single action, and it can also be fired by only pulling the trigger. 2 ways to fire, hence double action.
well, I keep both an 8 round centerfire revolver & a 15 round 9mm semi-auto fully loaded in a quick open safe next to my bed. I have put hundreds of rounds through both of these to become confident in the reliability and operation. I pray I never have to use them but in the event I need to protect myself or any member of my family I may empty both of them unless all signs of movement are gone. If I empty both of them and still need firepower I will go to my backup mossberg 500 loaded with 00 buckshot. My concerns are not if I have enough firepower but how I am going to clean up the mess!
@frankgon4 Sounds like we followed a similar path, I went from the SP101 to the sig 229. I have always liked Ruger revolvers, and I have owned many over the years. Thanks for sharing!
A serious consideration for home defense is the blast from a selected caliber. I don't think anybody wants to end up alive from a home invasion but deaf from the encounter. LOL! Perhaps you can address this issue in your future videos. Thanks for your great videos!
I like my semi-autos, but there's just something special about a nice revolver. They have a pretty good track record too! Thanks!
Thanks for your comment
The S&W 327 snubbie I saw in a gunshop around here used the same clip. There are several resources for moon clips, but I bought mine from S&W
The 638 is a great gun.I have one and would like to know about the replacement grips you have put on yourslI want to do the same.Thanks.Jim
@GNut1980 I like the size of the grips on the Taurus 85, it's a nice little snub nose revolver! Thanks
As someone who's carried a S&W Centennial for forty years I can assure you hat with 125 grain Rem +P I never feel undressd. If I knew I was going to be in a fight, it wouln't be my choice, for everyday.... I'm satisfied.
@SpiritSphere12 I bought my 627 back when Smith first introduced it, and I paid around $850.00. Smith has since added several different models, including ones that has light rail, tirtium sights, and scandium frames. I prefer 357mag over 38 special, for defensive purposes. the 125gr loads are excellent defensive loads. Glaser Safety Slug and Magsafe would be great choices also.
Yes, you can shoot both 357mag and 38 special in a 357mag revolver.
Do you not like the 686? I have an older one with 2.5 inch barrel
I agree, thanks
The 442 is a nice little snubby! Thanks
I agree, what you do in practise, is what you will do under stress.
I wish I was as wise and proficient as him, but I've been using that advice since before CZcams... Question for you about the S&W's, are they drop safe? And am I understanding right that it has a disable key? (speaking on the new 629) I'm wanting a 44 mag, and the S&W website is a little vague about the safety features of the 629, and none of the gun shops I've been to have them in stock or know much about revolvers these days...
@joetheexpert12 I bought the SP101 for CCW. I have carried it in a belly band comfortably. The best belly band I've used so far, is the one made by Galco.
Nice revolver!
The LCR looks like a nice little snubbie! My son inlaw bought one for my daughter, and now he wants one for himself. LOL Thanks
Yes sir, and it is a beast!
i recently found out that i am eligible to own a restricted firearm liscence (i live in canada btw) and am in the process of getting one...any suggestions for my first handgun? the barrel has to at least be 4.5 inches long and magasine capacity cannot be more than 10. i'm a big s&w revolver fan, and i'm no stranger to hunting bear, moose and similar large animals. i live in a very small community where the great outdoors is an atv or snowmobile away. what do you think?
Yes, as long as that shot placement is made with effective self defense chamberings. Every matrix ever devised for ranking defensive effectiveness of chamberings has concluded that 22lr is amongst the worst if not the worst.
what are the sticks for
I was asked to go with a friend to personally deliver an eviction notice this morning (Yuck, 6:00 am) I have done this a few times in the past. Before leaving the house I picked up a S&W K-38 in 4 in (pre model 15) it was in a 40 year old Bianchi rig. It's loaded with 158gr HP's and I'm quite confident with it. I'm in my mid 60's and the magnum cannons just aren't for me anymore. My buddie was carrying a Kel-Tek 9mm I felt a little sorry for him. Shoot what you can handle !
@MegaGewehr If you can't reload, what happens if you have a magazine related stopage? LOL
The blue background is a tee shirt, that's why I lay out periodicals, they cover the front pocket. LOL
Marshal and Sanow may be flawed, but the effectiveness of the 357 mag round is legendary for a good reason... it works!!
Please send that link, like you, I'm always trying to learn. Thanks
686plus S&W .357 Mag. MY FAVORITE!!! (6 inch barrel, Dirty Harry Style)
@theduke256 You said defensive use, I seperate my defensive handguns into 3 catagories: CCW, back up, and other. 3 companies that make excellent revolvers that I own are: Ruger, S&W, and Taurus. For CCW, I prefer a 3" gun in a sturdy medium frame like the Ruger SP101, or a Taurus. Back up guns, I like the lightweights from S&W, and Taurus. The other group is bigger guns when concealability is not a concern, I like the larger S&W's and Ruger GP100. S&W686 and Ruger GP100 are all around favorites
Hey I have that 627, can you post a link to those tritium night sights?