How NOT To Shoot a Revolver

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2012
  • Chapter 2: • How Not To Shoot a Rev...
    If you value your skin, be sure to hold a revolver correctly! :-)
    Also, for the person or two who keep trying to repost the same goofy comment, anybody who cannot see that the paper is cut at the cylinder gap, please "rewind" the video and watch a few hundred times. :-) Of course, the muzzle blast has some effect on the paper, too, but the point is that the paper is cut back at the cylinder gap. Where is Homer Simpson when I need him? :-)
    See the Chapter 2 of this: • How Not To Shoot a Rev...
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  • @wolv51
    @wolv51 Před 3 lety +6705

    This guy probably laughs when he steps on a lego.

  • @Live-qf2lg
    @Live-qf2lg Před 3 lety +6745

    Famous last words:
    "Let's rob this guy, he's just an old man"

    • @vizprave6721
      @vizprave6721 Před 3 lety +463

      Ahh. It hurts. Call an ambulance. Call an ambulance. But not for me!

    • @vizprave6721
      @vizprave6721 Před 3 lety +189

      *proceeds to pull out a revolver*

    • @AllenGray47
      @AllenGray47 Před 3 lety +38

      @@vizprave6721 beat me to it

    • @spider-spectre
      @spider-spectre Před 3 lety +61

      Imagine your robber buddy gets shot by his revolver and you get disrespected by dying to revolver backblast.

    • @goosespace3279
      @goosespace3279 Před 3 lety +12

      @@spider-spectre thatd be a big F and L

  • @yurib7067
    @yurib7067 Před 2 lety +1108

    I just turned 96 years old today. I have been shooting revolvers since I was a baby and I’ve never noticed that before. This was a splendid video and for that, I salute you!

    • @What-he5pr
      @What-he5pr Před rokem +47

      Ok Yuri Bezmanov

    • @talkabouttrending9948
      @talkabouttrending9948 Před rokem +28

      I hope you are well

    • @cornycarl
      @cornycarl Před rokem +35

      Happy birthday you prehistoric GILF!

    • @anarky5682
      @anarky5682 Před rokem +25

      Damn, I honestly hope to still be commenting at 96. I hope you got to see 97 this year!

    • @kimsteinke713
      @kimsteinke713 Před rokem +17

      I love it that you just turned 96 and you're still shooting and you love to watch videos that's just sweet. 🙏😁

  • @septegram
    @septegram Před 3 lety +952

    {suddenly realizes why rifles with revolving action were never popular}

    • @RolandTheJabberwocky
      @RolandTheJabberwocky Před 3 lety +87

      You only need a beveled entry for the barrel, there's a russian revolver you could fire like this safely because it has that, it's also the only revolver that can be silenced.

    • @elgordobondiola
      @elgordobondiola Před 3 lety +46

      @@RolandTheJabberwocky ah yes, the "nagant" revolver

    • @user-ej4eq5im4r
      @user-ej4eq5im4r Před 3 lety +54

      @@RolandTheJabberwocky It's not Russian.Too much honor to Russians.
      Revolver you talk about is called "Nagant revolver" and it's made in Belgium,in 1895 if I'm not mistaken.

    • @user-ej4eq5im4r
      @user-ej4eq5im4r Před 3 lety +8

      @@RolandTheJabberwocky +It's not "the only revolver that can be silenced"

    • @RolandTheJabberwocky
      @RolandTheJabberwocky Před 3 lety +7

      @@user-ej4eq5im4r Ah my bad, I had just heard it referred to as russian before and it's the only one I've ever seen silenced.

  • @parthaanand4200
    @parthaanand4200 Před 3 lety +6400

    Some wise words by a man, "Let's do it again, it was fun."

    • @Aegis4521
      @Aegis4521 Před 3 lety +14

      Ocelot?

    • @kainoakanoe
      @kainoakanoe Před 3 lety +13

      Reminded me of Donkey from Shrek when they played the song at Duloc lol

    • @uncleclem7381
      @uncleclem7381 Před 3 lety +1

      Not words from a wise man?

    • @DCW121
      @DCW121 Před 3 lety

      Why not

    • @poonoi1968
      @poonoi1968 Před 3 lety +8

      it was fun, then she got pregnant

  • @60viking
    @60viking Před 5 lety +7301

    Hey he destroyed the target and wasn't even aiming at it, natural talent. :-)

    • @briannotafan3368
      @briannotafan3368 Před 5 lety +151

      he cant miss and never has

    • @xx_breakfastroll_4627
      @xx_breakfastroll_4627 Před 4 lety +97

      It’s the same concept as Dead Eye

    • @ooooo3633
      @ooooo3633 Před 4 lety +28

      He's rango

    • @Rhaspun
      @Rhaspun Před 4 lety +29

      after tens of thousands of rounds it will become natural.

    • @kilroy7506
      @kilroy7506 Před 4 lety +35

      FcoSeven can’t believe Hickok would stoop so low to use aimbot

  • @funnyciscoleon
    @funnyciscoleon Před 2 lety +140

    You could never learn too much about firearms. Love watching this guy explain the simple things. Keeps me on my toes.

  • @shodanrich3317
    @shodanrich3317 Před rokem +96

    I noticed when I shot my 357 6in Python at a relatively dark indoor range. 3 foot flame follows the bullet out of the barrel and 2 foot flame leaves perpendicular to the barrel out both sides of the cylinder. Really damn cool. Definitely something to see when shooting in the dark.

    • @fernandobriseno8164
      @fernandobriseno8164 Před rokem +2

      Definitely going to try that

    • @gravelmonarch
      @gravelmonarch Před rokem +12

      Revolvers are just damn cool.

    • @georgezimmerman3334
      @georgezimmerman3334 Před rokem +4

      nice humble brag

    • @RR9sf
      @RR9sf Před rokem

      Bro got that ghost rider spirit in that revolver

    • @sc2280
      @sc2280 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I still have an old pair of jeans with iron on patches around here somewhere because I tried the "Creedmore" position with my 6" Python. Fortunately no injury but I sure did hate having to explain to my wife why that pair of jeans needed to be patched that way.

  • @alex91849
    @alex91849 Před 4 lety +12861

    A real man uses his hand as a muzzle brake and suppressor

  • @eddiekunert2719
    @eddiekunert2719 Před 4 lety +2395

    I've had a 357 revolver for years. Never did that, but never thought about it either. Thanks for the tip.

    • @skirk248
      @skirk248 Před 4 lety +28

      Yeah. I never did either and I don't own a gun yet. Going to rectify that this year

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Před 4 lety +3

      +1

    • @Theywaswrong
      @Theywaswrong Před 4 lety +9

      Same as others. Never made the mistake but never gave it much thought. Dang glad I watched.

    • @Dr.Alligator
      @Dr.Alligator Před 4 lety

      Spock Kirk REVOLVER OCELOT

    • @Hoglow101
      @Hoglow101 Před 4 lety

      @meth juice probably has.. lol

  • @natural-born_pilot
    @natural-born_pilot Před 2 lety +146

    As one who has lined up side by side many times on a range firing revolvers I have felt some of the hot crap and gasses that came out of the shooters revolver to the side of me and so have several others I know. I’ve experienced this more than once. This is a good short, to the point explanation and video of a very important safety point concerning the use of a revolver.

    • @SamD.Coffey
      @SamD.Coffey Před rokem +1

      If you re-watch this, it kinda looks like the bullet is hitting the paper causing it to go kabloomy. Idk tho, might be wrong.

    • @louisryan5815
      @louisryan5815 Před rokem +3

      @@SamD.Coffey if it was simply going through the front, all it would have probably done is left a bullet hole in the paper. Most of the damage done to the paper is almost certainly gas releasing, though you have a point that some of it may have been gas releasing from the end of the barrel.

  • @californiadreaming9216
    @californiadreaming9216 Před 3 lety +42

    I learned firearm safety from a retired army captain and my examiner was a retired police sergeant. These guys are just amazing. God bless them.

  • @lonelywanderer1114
    @lonelywanderer1114 Před 4 lety +2016

    "Have you seen the scissors I need to cut up this letter"
    Pulls out revolver 2:11

    • @cougar2k720
      @cougar2k720 Před 4 lety +45

      More like, I got some sensitive information that I need shred. Does your office has a shredder?
      Hickok45 opens the drawer and take out a revolver. 2 shots besides the barrel ought to do it, 3 if you are a bit paranoid. Oh and do it at the back of the building, don't want a repeat of last week what Jerry did at the front entrance.

    • @JacksonB-bo7nu
      @JacksonB-bo7nu Před 4 lety +2

      When that kid asks me to use my sisors at school

    • @JacksonB-bo7nu
      @JacksonB-bo7nu Před 4 lety +1

      Scissors

    • @jamsya493
      @jamsya493 Před 3 lety

      Lonely Wanderer 111 best tool instead of a pair of scissors for school!

    • @gamerman8061
      @gamerman8061 Před 3 lety

      @@jamsya493 yeah I couldn't find my scissors so I used one of these

  • @tekelupharsin4426
    @tekelupharsin4426 Před 3 lety +3346

    This guy has an insanely likable personality

  • @Mr_Bob84
    @Mr_Bob84 Před 2 lety +112

    Never thought about how dangerous a revolver can be to a shooter. I was only aware about not putting thumbs on back of Glock else they can be hit so hard. Today I've learned something new and useful. Thank you!

    • @rezinatebasshead
      @rezinatebasshead Před 2 lety +15

      same goes for any pistol that utilizes a slide. not just glocks... any pistol with a slide can bite you

    • @edwardmoore5325
      @edwardmoore5325 Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks mr hickcock i just learned a valuable lesson cause im thinking about buying a revolver and i never knew that.i knew the slide on a semi would bite you but didn't know about the escaping metal and gas.thinking about a Taurus model 66 357 magnum.stay safe people.

    • @juliasanne6805
      @juliasanne6805 Před rokem +1

      @@edwardmoore5325 you as someone who does not know these things by common sense should never be allowed to get your hands on any firearm.
      Also you know you commented on a reply so hickoc wont see it, but he wouldnt anyway
      Pls stay away from any firearms before hurting yourself or others. You dont need one. Save the money for more important things in life

    • @BigDaddySwingingMeat
      @BigDaddySwingingMeat Před rokem +1

      @@juliasanne6805 Go change your tampon, grandma. Internet lecture time is over.

    • @angelanothanks6
      @angelanothanks6 Před rokem +1

      @@edwardmoore5325 Just one woman's opinion but if you can pay a little more you can get a Ruger, Smith&Wesson or a Colt. There are now Colt's in production again though only a couple to choose from. I don't wish to offend Taurus owners but Taurus revolvers don't seem to be as well made.
      Before long you will have paid more for the ammo you have fired than you will have paid for the handgun. You might as well shoot that expensive ammo out of a better revolver. Whatever you get, good luck to you and enjoy your revolver. Stay safe.🙂

  • @ConcernedResident_GiantStack

    I've been watching you off and on for several years. Thank you for doing this channel: teaching in a very thorough, respectable way stuff about firearms.

  • @elsquisheeone
    @elsquisheeone Před 3 lety +2405

    I was expecting to see some dust and metal flakes on the paper, not watch it get vaporized

    • @ORIGINALDaveB
      @ORIGINALDaveB Před 3 lety +30

      Me too and I have a Ruger SP101 357 mag. I just never gripped it with hands over front of cylinder.

    • @jomelforteza1700
      @jomelforteza1700 Před 3 lety +4

      Same here. 🤣

    • @wesmantooth5908
      @wesmantooth5908 Před 3 lety +82

      Uhh yeah, except the paper was angled directly in front of the muzzle and it was the actual bullet that destroyed the paper

    • @jomelforteza1700
      @jomelforteza1700 Před 3 lety +32

      @@wesmantooth5908 what you say might be true but i cant imagine it get that paper destroyed up to the bullet case part of the revolver.

    • @kloakheesten
      @kloakheesten Před 3 lety +25

      @@wesmantooth5908 That could be possible but I doubt it would perfectly cut it exactly where the cylinder meets the barrel, though it could contribute

  • @arbin.m.5089
    @arbin.m.5089 Před 4 lety +2771

    This guy deserves to live forever.

    • @saintshaggy1372
      @saintshaggy1372 Před 3 lety +88

      That's a curse bro

    • @sharklord4918
      @sharklord4918 Před 3 lety +23

      For some people

    • @somedudefromapharmacy
      @somedudefromapharmacy Před 3 lety +33

      Wouldn’t be nice to be immortal but be alone as everyone you knew kicks the bucket

    • @arbin.m.5089
      @arbin.m.5089 Před 3 lety +66

      Y'all reaching. It was an expression gratifying his kindness & wisdom.

    • @somedudefromapharmacy
      @somedudefromapharmacy Před 3 lety +4

      Craig McCarty there are many other ways to gratify his kindness like good luck but whatever you say. 👍

  • @zoichikanoe6242
    @zoichikanoe6242 Před 2 lety +6

    I do think you are a great instructor, as many videos as I saw from others, you are pretty much the only one to explain safety and technicalities, good and bad sides of the weapons. Great Job.

  • @smudge1619
    @smudge1619 Před rokem +1

    Wow this is SICK dude NOBODY does stuff like this...that was fkn AMAZING knowledge/experience dropped, for free, which I'm sure has literally injured thousands of people in the past.
    You are the #1 firearms instructor on planet earth as far as I'm concerned. NOBODY teaches that, they all just focus on the target, whats beyond the target (not NEXT to the weapon itself!) or the weapon itself...never the fallout to your wife or kid who may be standing right next to you while you fire at an intruder or at the range...
    I wish I could upvote this vid a thousand times. THANK YOU @Hickok45 for all that you do for the firearms enthusiast community. Proof no matter how much you know and how good you are there is always something more to learn. So awesome!

  • @llVIU
    @llVIU Před 3 lety +1591

    **expecting some tiny burns on hand**
    **paper completely blown off instead**
    oooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk point noted how not to shoot a revolver

    • @tinchothegreat3743
      @tinchothegreat3743 Před 3 lety +62

      Hahaha my thought too. I was like "oh, he's getting the paper to show us the residue of when he shoots the...oh my god!"

    • @zynthyx
      @zynthyx Před 3 lety +13

      I wonder what a hand would look like after doing it...

    • @FabioHB3
      @FabioHB3 Před 3 lety +3

      Hahaha same feels

    • @adrielandrade2491
      @adrielandrade2491 Před 3 lety +3

      yeaa the title should be how to not lose your finger

    • @mertarican5456
      @mertarican5456 Před 3 lety +2

      @@zynthyx it would blow off i think

  • @catcookie7826
    @catcookie7826 Před 4 lety +2986

    "revolvers are bad they can hurt you"
    Use's revolvers to a paper*
    Half paper vanished*
    "That was fun imma do it again"

    • @yowennalcachupas9559
      @yowennalcachupas9559 Před 4 lety +74

      "some revolvers are small deadly so dont underestimate the gun and they are not toys"
      *obliterates half of the cardboad piece*
      "that was fun
      LETS TRY THAT AGAIN"

    • @WeaponizedGoochsweat
      @WeaponizedGoochsweat Před 3 lety +10

      Go to a range man. Revolvers are pretty fun to shoot, some places rent them.

    • @syrupman380
      @syrupman380 Před 3 lety +10

      explosion

    • @plskillme6507
      @plskillme6507 Před 3 lety +13

      Well who needs a revolver when you can use explosion magic

    • @WeaponizedGoochsweat
      @WeaponizedGoochsweat Před 3 lety +3

      @@plskillme6507 alakablam

  • @christopherness4274
    @christopherness4274 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been arguing with people for years about revolver side-flash, and been called crazy or worse. I will save this as a reference forever.
    Very impressive demonstration. Thank you.

  • @brucewayne5140
    @brucewayne5140 Před rokem +8

    I appreciate your doing this. I've only shot semi-auto and wouldn't have considered this. Never too old or to proud to learn stuff!

  • @howitfeelstonotchew5gum
    @howitfeelstonotchew5gum Před 4 lety +2045

    Now I can play Red Dead Redemption the right way

    • @Rentedreaper25
      @Rentedreaper25 Před 4 lety +48

      Forget gun safety he should do red dead pvp tutorials

    • @charlessmith9198
      @charlessmith9198 Před 4 lety +17

      Rentedreaper 25 Hickok has played the game a few times but that’s it. Go check out his video about red dead redemption 2 guns

    • @lushiiiiii
      @lushiiiiii Před 4 lety +1

      XD

    • @revolvertaco7493
      @revolvertaco7493 Před 4 lety +11

      That game has done so much to reignite the love of older guns.

    • @zombi_ei_scaughin_g3247
      @zombi_ei_scaughin_g3247 Před 4 lety +4

      WARNING!!! Before you do this fill up your dead eye

  • @jackwatkins7382
    @jackwatkins7382 Před 5 lety +3074

    I remember my brother-in-law wanted to shoot my Model 29 44 Magnum. I was shooting one handed and was trying to teach him how to. But he couldn't hit the targets so he wanted to shoot two hands. I showed him how to take his right hand to hold the grip and push forward and use his left hand to hold and pull back and he tried it but still what getting on the bullseye. So the next thing I saw him doing was holding the gun with his right hand and take his left hand and wrapping it around the cylinder and I said no no no no! Keep your hand away from the end of the cylinder and so he held his hand back and shot a round or two but he still wasn't on target well needless to say I wasn't watching close enough I mean he was 25 years old, but he eventually wrapped his hand back around the cylinder with his thumb right where the cylinder meets the barrel and when he pulled the trigger he started screaming and crying like a baby. The blast between the cylinder and Barrel split his thumb halfway between the nail and all the way to the end. Needless to say he never shot my 44 magnum again!

  • @alfredmorency8296
    @alfredmorency8296 Před rokem +1

    Been there, and done that (45 years ago.). The wounds healed decades ago but the memory still makes me wince. I had been shooting auto-loading pistols exclusively for a couple of years when I decided to bring my Ruger Speed Six .357, which had been my main carry gun, on a camping trip and neglected to alter my grip. After that, I adopted a grip that was suitable for revolvers and auto-loaders. There are certain mistakes that anyone might make once but only a fool would do more than once.

  • @bostonrailfan2427
    @bostonrailfan2427 Před 3 lety +2

    nine years later so doubtful that you’ll see this, but it’s nice to see an expert both surprised, happy, and giving smart advice all t the sane time

  • @Rh7thmVSRG
    @Rh7thmVSRG Před 3 lety +1867

    2:11 Huh, so that’s how Americans make confetti.

  • @cardboardbox9215
    @cardboardbox9215 Před 4 lety +2379

    "Engravings give no tactical advantage whatsoever"

    • @yakthekuza7296
      @yakthekuza7296 Před 4 lety +236

      “But that was some fancy shooting, *you’re pretty good*

    • @PatriotInfinity
      @PatriotInfinity Před 4 lety +84

      Twelve shots... this time I’ve got twelve shots.

    • @johnwinebrenner4618
      @johnwinebrenner4618 Před 4 lety +73

      "And you're forgetting one more very basic thing..."

    • @doncoria9505
      @doncoria9505 Před 4 lety +37

      @@yakthekuza7296 pretty..........GOOD!!!?

    • @aeureus
      @aeureus Před 4 lety +6

      It makes em scared

  • @samuelthurman2731
    @samuelthurman2731 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for that, I was aware of the gap and I’ve seen the burn wear on my 642 air weight, I knew not to keep my hands up that far for whatever reason but I had no idea of the pressure coming from there. I will definitely keep this in mind from now on

  • @ChrisMarsh67
    @ChrisMarsh67 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much for this video. I am retired police and now pastor a church. We do monthly shooting fellowships. For many of our guys they have had very little experience with revolvers but are getting into it. This is priceless training for those under 50.

  • @TomO-nx1bd
    @TomO-nx1bd Před 3 lety +2022

    How NOT to Shoot a Revolver: Watch any Hollywood action movie.

    • @SomeDemoMain
      @SomeDemoMain Před 3 lety +51

      How NOT to Shoot a Revolver: Play Half-Life.

    • @rreprah9515
      @rreprah9515 Před 3 lety +72

      @@SomeDemoMain Honestly, shooting a revolver one handed isnt unheard of. It would hurt like a bitch though. Guess gordons just a pain loving beast.

    • @Scootertotheshin
      @Scootertotheshin Před 3 lety +49

      @@rreprah9515 hev suit might support his arm better

    • @justvocals4652
      @justvocals4652 Před 3 lety +6

      Especially Dirty Harry

    • @Pay2pray
      @Pay2pray Před 3 lety +7

      @@justvocals4652 But damn he has a style to it

  • @BTeehanKnives
    @BTeehanKnives Před 10 lety +2865

    Would have been funnier with hotdogs.

    • @jorge8596
      @jorge8596 Před 6 lety +169

      Bryan Teehan Outdoors you dont want that to be your fanger

    • @CyMations
      @CyMations Před 6 lety +12

      What video was that again?

    • @SpearowEdits
      @SpearowEdits Před 6 lety +50

      how NOT to shoot a sawed off shotgun.

    • @quanathan
      @quanathan Před 6 lety +2

      i smell hotdogs

    • @BalrajSingh-nu9bx
      @BalrajSingh-nu9bx Před 6 lety +2

      Bryan Teehan Outdoors lool

  • @ForeverMetal_1961
    @ForeverMetal_1961 Před rokem

    The paper became confetti!!
    I've never shot a gun but want to . I'm going to purchase a firearm very soon as I'm saving up for one. It's suggested I learn with a Revolver so I really appreciate these types of channels. I intend to learn EVERYTHING about my gun purchase, inside and out, backwards and front, blindfolded, BEFORE shooting with it. So, with that said, thank you again for this informative video.🤘🏻

  • @bradleycoffey7584
    @bradleycoffey7584 Před 9 měsíci

    11 years later that laugh is still hilarious. Love your videos, knowledge, and laughter. Thank you for what you do from Kentucky

  • @Norman68623
    @Norman68623 Před 7 lety +1447

    250 people with 7 fingers dislike this high value video.

  • @frankgrammatico3827
    @frankgrammatico3827 Před 4 lety +520

    Something no one has ever covered in my lifetime, excellent advice, thank you. BTW I'm 75 years old.

    • @ACBeats09
      @ACBeats09 Před 3 lety +8

      Ok

    • @GabrielCarvv
      @GabrielCarvv Před 3 lety +16

      Exactly! Never knew this

    • @arcanon5080
      @arcanon5080 Před 3 lety +6

      I doubt ur 75 and on CZcams

    • @GabrielCarvv
      @GabrielCarvv Před 3 lety +57

      @@arcanon5080 Then you're an idiot

    • @arcanon5080
      @arcanon5080 Před 3 lety +1

      @George Allen this dude has a martial arts playlist I don’t think 75 year olds are learning martial arts

  • @Tom-ej8bb
    @Tom-ej8bb Před rokem +5

    TYVM!
    You are a tremendous asset to everyone especially those of us who are new to guns! Hopefully there are more and more people in need of your expertise every day!!👍
    God Bless America 🇺🇸!

  • @davidshowmaker4408
    @davidshowmaker4408 Před 2 lety

    Love watching Hickok45 I've learned a lot!

  • @somekid7867
    @somekid7867 Před 5 lety +4141

    incorrect
    you didn't use dead eye
    edit: bro like 3 months ago this had 20 likes what happened (4/4)
    also thanks for all the likes

  • @Hoggod
    @Hoggod Před 3 lety +294

    This is the kind of grown up /elder people I want to spend everyday with, sitting and listening to them. There's so much they can tell

    • @henryettacollins9095
      @henryettacollins9095 Před 3 lety

      Like what? Just because you don't die you don't become wise. Why you think the grey hair is checking groceries? Bad choices.... But please give me all the wisdom of your bad choices because you're old you must be wise. Barf.

    • @Hoggod
      @Hoggod Před 3 lety +21

      @@henryettacollins9095 couldn't give a crap about wether their wise or not
      Expiriences, everyone has a story to tell, and those who lived longer, usually have the most interesting ones.

    • @henryettacollins9095
      @henryettacollins9095 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Hoggod seriously is it only strap shoes right. You know who has interesting stories. Interesting people. Sometimes they're old sometimes they're not. If you want to know how to wax asbestos tiles an old person's more likely to know about that. Me so thelioma

    • @Hoggod
      @Hoggod Před 3 lety +15

      @@henryettacollins9095 every story is an interesting one, each circumstance could have its own special details. Even from an guy waxing asbestos... I'd certainly listen to him over you.. How interesting could you be, wasting your time replying to my comments.

    • @HarveyLMiller21
      @HarveyLMiller21 Před 3 lety +4

      Mason: Though what you've stated isn't as true as it should be, for most people, it was for me. I remember, with a fond, warm heart the stories my grandfather told to me about the lessons he learned and liked to pass on. Lessons in physics and math, computational neuroscience and more, much more. I giggle almost uncontrollably when realizing that understanding our very human nature can be broken down to quantum mechanics and the laws of thermodynamics, an understanding made more deeply by the love and giving nature of my grandfather.
      I miss him; I really do.....

  • @nickfoco1977
    @nickfoco1977 Před rokem

    Hickok45 is most definitely going down in history!!! A pure legend. The GOAT of gun safety and knowledge. Always my go to. 🤙🤙🤙

  • @giobikefans
    @giobikefans Před 2 lety +2

    I'm always amazed at your accuracy in hitting the steel targets so consistently when you're pistol/revolver shooting! (not this video obviously)

  • @AndreiTheSoapEater
    @AndreiTheSoapEater Před 3 lety +142

    This is 8 years ago and the video quality is still better than a facecam made in 2020.

  • @John14Paolo
    @John14Paolo Před 3 lety +630

    "Did you mean to do that?"
    "yeah"
    The video that led me here

    • @killkarl8198
      @killkarl8198 Před 3 lety +21

      Lol. That's also how NOT to act like an epic douche canoe when you're supposed to be the firearms trainer.

    • @xcludidmusic
      @xcludidmusic Před 3 lety +8

      Same !

    • @ghostthestruggler9943
      @ghostthestruggler9943 Před 3 lety +5

      Same lmao

    • @finsfan90
      @finsfan90 Před 3 lety +4

      *Randomly discharges gun*
      Yeah I meant to do that..
      🤣🤣

    • @z13l11
      @z13l11 Před 3 lety +1

      What video

  • @marcobrownstone
    @marcobrownstone Před rokem

    Excellent reminder Hicok45 & the demo really visually proves it.

  • @rickydowling2920
    @rickydowling2920 Před 2 lety +4

    hickok45, You Sir are an inspiration. Your posts are always fun, informative and safe. I love how you involve your son? He obviously enjoys the whole thing too. I wish you and yours well and hope to see more great posts from you guys for a long time more.

  • @Zack-tx7oz
    @Zack-tx7oz Před 3 lety +430

    "Beware of an old man in a profession where men die young."
    - Unknown

  • @kjvwolfslayer
    @kjvwolfslayer Před 9 lety +96

    This video has probably saved a few people from a world of hurt. Hickok45 is a good teacher to watch and he gives great advice on safe shooting.

    • @lashlarue7924
      @lashlarue7924 Před 4 lety +1

      I don't like gun regulations, but if somebody forced me to watch 10 seconds of this at the point of sale when buying a wheel gun, I guess that wouldn't be an entirely terrible idea. As a casual lifelong shooter I never knew this. (Guess stupid is as stupid does.)

  • @BruceLee-xn3nn
    @BruceLee-xn3nn Před rokem +16

    If you've ever shot a revolver at night you can see the flames coming out the side.

  • @stevo5521
    @stevo5521 Před rokem

    Very smart demonstration. Some people may not know about revolvers. Excellent job. Thank you.

  • @jerryharbin340
    @jerryharbin340 Před 3 lety +441

    Thank you, sir. I was a soldier but I never heard this before. I only fired rifles. You taught a very valuable lesson.

    • @jamessteele3093
      @jamessteele3093 Před 2 lety +7

      As someone who's not a soldier and has an interest in guns, I like mechanics so guns have always been cool to me, and has only fored a couple times I already knew this and I was never taught it. Just kind of common sense for me.

    • @jamessteele3093
      @jamessteele3093 Před 2 lety +4

      @Duck Go Quacks then why are you here ya clown? 🤣🤣

    • @osiris654
      @osiris654 Před 2 lety +15

      @@jamessteele3093 to be fair you can be here to learn how to shoot a revolver properly but not necessarily be interested in them, only their function

    • @Fiberglass_Insulation
      @Fiberglass_Insulation Před 2 lety +3

      Why would they give revolvers to soldiers?

    • @albertgrant1017
      @albertgrant1017 Před rokem +1

      Well Stated !

  • @speci8745
    @speci8745 Před 4 lety +22

    The fact that you could shoot the paper targets without even pointing in its direction shows how skilled a gunner you are.

  • @Juror63
    @Juror63 Před 3 lety

    I appreciate you taking the time to show this. 😁👍

  • @jimpoulalion6905
    @jimpoulalion6905 Před 2 lety

    One of your best videos. Thank you sir!

  • @sotis1756
    @sotis1756 Před 5 lety +698

    "how not to shoot a revolver*
    *Puts it in mouth*

  • @ricecakeFTW
    @ricecakeFTW Před 8 lety +940

    @2:05.........thats for all the paper cuts!!!

  • @angelanothanks6
    @angelanothanks6 Před rokem

    Good message. Hickok reminds me of my grandpa. I'm pretty sure they would get along well and enjoy shooting together.

  • @painless4415
    @painless4415 Před 2 lety

    Great video and great advice! Thank you for posting!

  • @supergoku975
    @supergoku975 Před 3 lety +755

    CZcams: 'How NOT to shoot a revolver'
    Me who will probably never use or own a handgun: interesting

  • @mattnations1693
    @mattnations1693 Před 7 lety +309

    I had no clue about this. glad I watched this before I went out to buy a 38. Thank you hickok45!

    • @highlandspiper8838
      @highlandspiper8838 Před 6 lety +14

      Its not a reason not to buy a .38. You almost have to intentionally do it to place your hand there.Its a very unnatural hand position..people have been using revolvers for years and you dont hear about man fingers blown off from cylinder leak do you? Just dont cover the cylinder with your hand and youll be fine.

    • @rickyray2794
      @rickyray2794 Před 5 lety +11

      Colton Moore How is any caliber a worthless caliber? If its for self defense you just want something that is going to shoot a piece of metal (or whatever they are made of) into an attacker, at any caliber its going to stop somebody.

    • @jacrispiejackson69
      @jacrispiejackson69 Před 5 lety

      Ricky Ray not always it might not go far enough to incapacitate them better safe than sorry

    • @jameschester3986
      @jameschester3986 Před 5 lety

      32 long revolver :)

    • @jameschester3986
      @jameschester3986 Před 5 lety

      Dad has one snub h&r pistol don’t make those anymore think he got it at Walmart in the 80s when they sold pistols

  • @leonbridges1802
    @leonbridges1802 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir, your videos are always informative and often funny keep them coming... 🖤👽

  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 Před rokem

    Excellent information. I don't think I ever heard this before. Good to know. Thanks.

  • @randomboi3458
    @randomboi3458 Před 4 lety +325

    Me : Plays RDR2
    CZcams: recommends everything about wild west.

    • @trading_0696
      @trading_0696 Před 4 lety +4

      Literally

    • @teddyarmstrong5606
      @teddyarmstrong5606 Před 4 lety +16

      I talked to my wife about a revolver. An hour later this gem surfaced.

    • @Daydy377
      @Daydy377 Před 4 lety +4

      Never compare this man with that trash movie game

    • @svengonsalves8538
      @svengonsalves8538 Před 3 lety +29

      Bowie never call a red dead redemption game trash

    • @eirin099
      @eirin099 Před 3 lety +7

      red dead 2's story is really really well written even if it drags out like hell
      genuinely a really good game

  • @apollonir7388
    @apollonir7388 Před 7 lety +639

    We need Revolver Ocelot's spins.

  • @jerryrichardson2799
    @jerryrichardson2799 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent advice, thank you!

  • @jonahmiller2565
    @jonahmiller2565 Před 2 lety

    He's alot of help.love his videos

  • @B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont
    @B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont Před 3 lety +757

    Truthfully, that's probably about the only way I could ever hit a target with a .44 magnum.

    • @mr.hanger
      @mr.hanger Před 3 lety +6

      Good stuff, I know your frustration!

    • @lexbeltran1354
      @lexbeltran1354 Před 3 lety +13

      Same. My Uncle taught me, if necessary, shoot to kill. RIP Uncle Benny

    • @myyoutubechannel7912
      @myyoutubechannel7912 Před 3 lety +8

      Magnum? halo music intensifies

    • @BigDaddySwingingMeat
      @BigDaddySwingingMeat Před rokem +5

      That's why the 357 magnum exists. Far more manageable and less likely to overpenetrate.

    • @angelanothanks6
      @angelanothanks6 Před rokem

      With practice you could probably do it. I'm a woman and I am comfortable with 44 mags(not short light ones). I'll admit that I won't shoot one for hours at a time as I do with 22LR or 38 special. When alone in bear and mountain lion country I am happy to have a 44 mag with me.

  • @peridoodle2644
    @peridoodle2644 Před 8 lety +159

    My Granduncle made that mistake once, he was shooting his revolver and he just let his hand slip a little too far forward when bringing his left hand up to the gun. The thing blew a gash through the side of his thumb and my dad had to drive him 60 miles hollering, cursing, and bleeding to the nearest hospital so they could sew the damn thing back together.

    • @FallenBattlefront
      @FallenBattlefront Před 5 lety

      Peridoodle cool

    • @subscriberswithnoVideo-od9uz
      @subscriberswithnoVideo-od9uz Před 5 lety +1

      Peridoodle hahahahahahahahha feel bad for your grand uncle 👴🏽

    • @p.atrick.
      @p.atrick. Před 5 lety +4

      This might just be the most American comment on CZcams.

    • @darrenvogel8096
      @darrenvogel8096 Před 4 lety

      If hes your granduncle that would mean your moms brother would be her dad too 😆 sounds like a messed up situation

    • @kenycharles8600
      @kenycharles8600 Před 4 lety +4

      @@darrenvogel8096 no. Grandfather's or grandmother's brother.

  • @akshatsinghraghuwanshi2559

    Thank you very much. This was a really helpful video.

  • @andrewfreiberger9383
    @andrewfreiberger9383 Před rokem

    I just bought my first revolver, a S&W model 14-3. Thanks for the info, that lateral discharge never crossed my mind!

  • @iconaclastor
    @iconaclastor Před 10 lety +232

    I'm surprised I haven't heard about this side blow before

    • @user-kz8ti3tv1r
      @user-kz8ti3tv1r Před 6 lety +6

      Ho Hosko that is a pretty dumbass comment.

    • @LtCatfish
      @LtCatfish Před 6 lety

      iconaclastor Same here

    • @Forkontheleft
      @Forkontheleft Před 5 lety +13

      anyone who did it, doesn't have the thumbs to write a warning

  • @MrZacfisher
    @MrZacfisher Před 10 lety +345

    thanks i had no idea ive shot tons of revolvers, and noone has ever warned me about that...

  • @Bruh_Too_Easy
    @Bruh_Too_Easy Před 2 měsíci

    Just wow... THANK YOU. I recently purchased my 1st revolver and have yet to go to the range to practice... I am SO glad I checked this out before.

  • @lifeisinserthere
    @lifeisinserthere Před 3 měsíci

    Just saved my Mom's fingers as well as mine! Got a revolver from Cabela's and NOBODY I know has mentioned this besides you! God freakin bless you Hickok!

  • @mitchelljones4809
    @mitchelljones4809 Před 4 lety +798

    See you all in 2 years when this pops back up in my recommended

  • @jimmiizzy6283
    @jimmiizzy6283 Před 7 lety +176

    I wrapped my finger around a 22 revolver. I was shooting the semi-auto all day, then we loaded my buddies revolver and I wrapped my fingers around and shot. It hurt and I had fragments buried in my fingers. I thought it was just burnt tissue until it didn't go away and I had to take a needle to dig out the shards. Glad it was just a .22, but I Wish I would have watched this first!

    • @LuxTheSlav
      @LuxTheSlav Před 5 lety +16

      @` If you go to the hospital, the terrorists win.

    • @flyoverbill421
      @flyoverbill421 Před 4 lety +1

      I did it with a 44 mag. Biggest blood blisters I ever saw.

    • @doughesson
      @doughesson Před 4 lety

      Live & Learn

    • @anonymous-iu4th
      @anonymous-iu4th Před 4 lety

      Well then you just didn't have enough experience to be shooting it

    • @thecheese4255
      @thecheese4255 Před 4 lety

      WHY did you do that??!

  • @piedmontpilgrim1
    @piedmontpilgrim1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent demonstration!

  • @janswanson1123
    @janswanson1123 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the tip, I just ordered my first revolver and I had no idea there was that much side blast. 👍

  • @danieldalton9055
    @danieldalton9055 Před 4 lety +1600

    Why am I watching this? I don’t even own a revolver 😂😂👍

    • @jacobhopkins32
      @jacobhopkins32 Před 4 lety +12

      Daniel Dalton ha! PATHETIC! Lol

    • @pr0gam3r42
      @pr0gam3r42 Před 4 lety +29

      Im watching cuz this is just in my recommended for some reason

    • @65firered
      @65firered Před 4 lety +4

      I don't even own a gun.

    • @CJ9007
      @CJ9007 Před 4 lety +1

      It’s entertaining

    • @LucidVision138
      @LucidVision138 Před 4 lety +12

      Because you play Red Dead Redemption maybe?

  • @catgoggles8311
    @catgoggles8311 Před 5 lety +54

    "Still... that was some fancy shooting. You're pretty good"

    • @Chrono-bo4zc
      @Chrono-bo4zc Před 4 lety +3

      My 1 braincell is trying to understand if it is a mgs reference or not

    • @Ser_Locke
      @Ser_Locke Před 4 lety +1

      @@Chrono-bo4zc it is

    • @Ser_Locke
      @Ser_Locke Před 4 lety +1

      "The engravings give no tactical advantage whatsoever"

  • @kik0le
    @kik0le Před rokem

    Now that I'm rewatching this, I realize it's the first Hickok45 video I've ever watched. It's almost surreal to imagine how much Hickok has influenced and guided me through my first days before getting my first gun and how he continues to do so still today.

  • @Rileylego-fq6wc
    @Rileylego-fq6wc Před 3 lety +1

    I was actually looking at getting a revolver. This is really good timing thank u youtube recomondations

  • @Greatflabbergasted
    @Greatflabbergasted Před 4 lety +83

    *”NO ONES GONNA VOLUNTEER TO BE A TARGET. I DONT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.”*

  • @hdhdhdae9949
    @hdhdhdae9949 Před 3 lety +40

    He destroyed that paper like how the internet destroyed my life

  • @joeconiglio
    @joeconiglio Před rokem

    10 years later and remains amazing advice

  • @kd5dcj1
    @kd5dcj1 Před 2 lety +2

    You sir are a national treasure, love your videos, much respect.

  • @langothemango8541
    @langothemango8541 Před 3 lety +602

    It can’t be that bad
    Edit: HOLY CRAP

    • @psmith2234
      @psmith2234 Před 3 lety +25

      I'm not what I'd call knowledgeable on firearms other than having hunted moose and caribou with a bolt-action 30-06 or an 8mm Lebel around Lake Susitna, Alaska many decades ago. I was aware that revolvers could spit some quantity of stuff sideways, and to keep your body parts out of the way. But now that I've given away my hunting gear to younger folk, and my gun ownership is down to just a little 5-shot .38 Special revolver for personal protection, I very much appreciate this dramatic demonstration! Thank you, Sir! Oh, and to the guy who said, "I doubt ur 75 and on CZcams," I also am 75 and here I am, and I'm even able and willing to spell words out even at the grueling effort of making a few extra keystrokes , , ,

    • @nathand6467
      @nathand6467 Před 3 lety +9

      I think most of the damage was actually caused by the muzzle, I think he should have done a demonstration with the paper behind the muzzle. Also funny how the algorithme is suggesting this now, to all of us.

    • @superj1010
      @superj1010 Před 3 lety +1

      @@psmith2234 Frikin legend

    • @superj1010
      @superj1010 Před 3 lety

      @Chainsmoker0 Isn't it just like that every day?

    • @seankauder9721
      @seankauder9721 Před 3 lety +3

      Why do you think they stopped making revolver rifles as soon as they came out?

  • @philmatton6603
    @philmatton6603 Před 4 lety +137

    Great tip. Shot a lot of wheel gun ammo. Never had that happen. Thank the lord. I was a police officer for 32 years. We went to pistols later so we could keep up with the bad guys. Keep up the good work my friend.

  • @awakenotwoke2643
    @awakenotwoke2643 Před 2 lety

    Nice tip,thanks for putting it out there👍

  • @jerrykinnin7941
    @jerrykinnin7941 Před rokem

    I'd heard this before. A LOOOONG time ago.
    Thanks for the refresher.

  • @JPViewsDaily
    @JPViewsDaily Před 5 lety +326

    he seems like such a nice guy , would love to have him as my firearms teacher. I always wanted a gun to protect myself or just for the sport but I live in Belgium and we have one of the most strict gun laws here so sadly I will never be able to own one :(

    • @shrekonion8307
      @shrekonion8307 Před 4 lety +68

      Well you can but the police wont be too happy about it

    • @haozervideos3396
      @haozervideos3396 Před 4 lety +22

      If u cant bring gun, make gun bring *you*

    • @notgonnalie1846
      @notgonnalie1846 Před 4 lety +42

      I'm glad 'Lil Blunt' can't own a gun tbh

    • @shrekonion8307
      @shrekonion8307 Před 4 lety +12

      @@notgonnalie1846 lil blunt only uses blunt weapons so it wouldnt of happened anyway

    • @cactuz116
      @cactuz116 Před 4 lety +16

      Notgon Nalie
      Ok boomer

  • @yungchoqquit
    @yungchoqquit Před 3 lety +54

    “Did you mean to do that?”
    “Yeah”

  • @kevinking1750
    @kevinking1750 Před rokem +1

    Picked up my first 44 mag today. Glad I seen this video, never thought about this.

  • @thesarge4457
    @thesarge4457 Před 11 měsíci

    Good Afternoon Sir, another lesson learned. Thank You Sir

  • @BMetalJunkie
    @BMetalJunkie Před 4 lety +48

    "Haha I should've known it would do that. Let's do it again, that was fun."
    Best line ever, thank you for your great videos. Not just entertaining but you help teach others on the do's an don't's of firearms. Keep the great videos comin.

  • @nerkdurgen5574
    @nerkdurgen5574 Před 4 lety +56

    This is a good channel. It's a man sharing his knowledge with everyone so they don't make the mistakes many others have.

  • @greaseaddiktz3217
    @greaseaddiktz3217 Před 2 lety

    Always gota good story to tell 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @vermillionwarrior3968
    @vermillionwarrior3968 Před 4 měsíci

    Lots of great revolver tips today