@@robt3305 I was watching the same video and seriously thought that it was going to discharge. Most instructional videos show cleared chambers prior to demonstrations. But maybe it’s just me….
Saw a article maybe 30 years ago, man was in the woods with a old ruger black hawk and accidentally probably hit a branch discharging a 44 into his leg, before the hammer bar. If you know anything about these and cowboy days always resting in a empty chamber
Never ever ever carry a gun of any kind in your pocket without a holster. They make really cool pocket holsters that stay in your pocket when you pull your weapon.
New pistols with a transfer bar are able to be carried fully loaded because if the hammer drops as long as the trigger isn’t depressed then the transfer bar isn’t there to allow it to fired, but if it is older or has no transfer bar it’s safer to carry on an open cylinder.
@@jondough9534 not even 2 squeezes cus if you cock the hammer it rotates the cylinder, the gun doesn’t fire the chamber its resting on, single or double action, if you have a revolver your first shot will be the second round
@@theautodidacticman_ its a joke, i used to sell guns for several years and rossi is notorious for “getting what you pay for” they are low quality and break often, not something i would rely on
I had an old Rossi 44 mag just for fun. I recently seen a shiny nickel .357 mag for a steal of a deal and bought it. I been hearing about this recall and thinking about trading off for the new one!
If you are really afraid of it going off the only true way to be 100 percent sure is the cowboy load. Load 1 round, skip a cylinder, load 4 more (or 3 depending on your gun), lower the hammer on the empty cylinder
that method is no safer than fully loaded for modern revolvers. If someone wasn’t sure, I’d suggest they disassemble and learn how their gun works. The best way to trust something is to know exactly how it functions.
If I were someone who knew nothing about guns, I would think that you just told me to fire one round, and then release the trigger to set the hammer block.😂😂😂
Basically if you're using a single action revolver it won't go off in your pocket unless you pulled the hammer all the way back and pulled the trigger........also by the way Alec Baldwin killed that person on purpose.
Who carries a single action? DA revolvers for carry make sense. If you consider carrying single actions then please watch more defensive shooting videos
It’s automatic for me. Dry cylinder or not my heart skips a beat every time somebody drops a hammer indoors or not aimed at her ground in a non populated direction.
What's asked is.... "If I have the hammer resting on a live round, will the round go off if I dropped said firearm"... You didn't answer the question...
He should have tapped it on hammer spur with a little brass mallet with live rounds ro demo the blocking action. It would be ideal to demo the same with 19th century revolvers in a few configurations. I knew a man named Mitch who was killed by an unintended discharge from a cap&ball revolver.
@@DoraTheMFDestroya really? Hmm... Funny because light strikes happen with inertia firing pins on ARs... The question for ARs was "will the round go off if done too hard or too many times?"... Someone chambered the same round 100 times and showed it wouldn't go off... Why cowboy load? Because a hammer sitting on a live round and the revolver drops out of a holster then the firearm goes off because of the hammer getting hit... It's different than a 1911 when it's cocked and locked... The hammer will break off before it causes the firing pin to discharge a round... Load up a revolver completely, rest the hammer on a live round... And smack the spur of the hammer with a rubber mallet... If the round discharges then that's how you answer the question
@@woodydavis8287 Completely agree... My mother had a single action discharge with the hammer resting on a.live round and the revolver dropped out of a holster
These fears are only really a thing in old revolvers, that didn't have a transfer/safety bar. This issue didn't only happen to single action revolvers, as early double action revolvers also didn't have the bar built in.
I love how he’s swearing by it (Hunched over holding carefully pointed away from him) and then when he switches the hammer back in he goes alright nervously 😂
This is well put and completely correct. I speak as an instructor with 35 years of experience and advanced training both military and civilian. To draw from your pocket without snagging the hammer on your pants requires two things: #1 a good pocket holster to keep the gun properly oriented for the draw. #2 when you begin to draw the gun from the holster, put the tip of your thumb against the back of the hammer so it forms a sort of shroud that deflects any sort of a snag. Be prepared to fire the piece double action by securing a full combat grip at the start. Finger off the trigger until muzzle is on the target.
It is NOT "well put." He left out key information by not explaining what the hammer block does AND how it works. I would not be surprised if some here actually did end up putting a round through their wall.
@@ronbloomberg the question was “can you safely carry a loaded revolver?”… if you want him to do a video explaining what a hammer block does AND what it does maybe you should ask him in the comments and MAYBE he’ll do a video just for you princess. Idk just a thought, don’t sit here saying the video was well put when in actuality the video was exactly what it needed to be. He provided a question & answered his question, he just didn’t answer YOUR question(s) and that’s why you have a problem. 🤡 makes no sense.
@@TrapstarWock I have no questions.... I know exactly how every part of that gun works. But for people that aren't completely knowledgeable or new to revolvers it is totally confusing. Watch it as many times as you need to until you realize what he left out in the middle of his video. You may or may not catch on. Here's a thought: Take a gunsmithing course and maybe you'll end up knowing half of what I know about firearms - I do have 38 years experience as a gunsmith. 🙂
They also make grips for most revolvers that have a hammer shroud, making it much more difficult to block the hammer, whether it be from an accident, or from firing in your pocket.
I didn’t think old revolvers with a firing pin on the hammer had a transfer bar. The new revolver without a firing pin on the hammer has those transfer bar; from Taurus, Ruger, Rossi, S&W and Colt.
I like how you’re focusing on the gun instead of on the camera like most people. Makes me nervous as all hell when they’re fiddling with a pistol staring into the camera like “😀”😂😂
Oh, that was actually pretty helpful. I’ve always wondered about that. Someone told me to leave one chamber empty in a revolver, so I always have limited me to five shots lol
Only for the old style single action revolvers, like the SAA Colt or copies of. A double action revolver, like the one in the video, is perfectly safe fully loaded.
@@flankman9385 I wonder how many times a gun has discharged when someone knew it was clear? I believe while showing that the revolver couldn't fire without the trigger being pulled was valuable information for some but, shows poor judgment dropping the hammer without opening the cylinder and double checking or showing the viewers the gun was clear.
@@paddyret7968 This sounds like you could use a firearms safety course as well. Maybe someday someone you know might be injured or killed by unsafe gun handling, but I guess if you weren't there it wouldn't matter to you.
Another question ~ what are you hiding in those nice Gerstner tool boxes? 😂 I have the same top box vintage early 70s, but haven’t found a matching base to it yet.
Okay the REAL answer is if you want to carry a double action revolver in pocket you shave the hammer spur off or buy one with no hammer spur. It will be double action only for obvious reasons but will be pocket friendly now
When you have to draw a hammer spur revolver, like that one, you place your thumb on the hammer spur while drawing, to keep anything from hooking on it as you pull up. Been there done that.
The modern revolvers Ive carried dont have the firing pin on the hammer, they use a transfer bar between the hammer and the firing pin that only rises into position when the trigger is being pulled.
That box on the left...... My grandfather passed away some years ago and left that very exact box. Exactly like it. Same drawers, green felt and everything. Only problem is, it's full of so many meticulous precision tools that I have no idea what any of them are. That's cool to see it online.
The Rossi revolvers like the model 68 have a Hammer Block like the S&W revolvers. And they (the rossi´s hammer blocks) exactly like the S&W´s hammer blocks.
Nothing is every 100% safe but the odds of a heavy double action trigger getting pulled unassisted are as close to zero as you can get. I carried shrouded snubbies a lot unholstered in winter coat pockets. Just don’t have anything else in the pocket with the pistol and you’ll be fine. 👌
What modern revolver DOESN'T have a safety mechanism that protects for that? That's one of the oldest problems that revolvers had, and manufacturers fixed it in modern ones.
Hammer block and transfer bar are two different mechanisms used in revolvers to enhance their safety features. A hammer block is a safety mechanism that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. It is usually a small metal piece that is positioned between the hammer and the firing pin. When the trigger is not pulled, the hammer block is engaged, and it physically blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin. This prevents accidental discharge even if the hammer is struck or dropped. A transfer bar, on the other hand, is a safety feature that transfers the impact of the hammer to the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled. It is a small metal bar that connects the trigger to the hammer and the firing pin. When the trigger is pulled, the transfer bar is lifted, allowing the hammer to hit the transfer bar, which then strikes the firing pin. This ensures that the gun can only be fired when the trigger is pulled, preventing accidental discharge. Both the hammer block and transfer bar mechanisms are commonly used in modern revolvers to increase their safety and reliability.
S&W based designs without the side plate mounted blocking piece will fire if dropped. That's why S&W created that small piece that goes down and up everytime you pull the trigger. This systrm to push the hammer has no efective blocking capability. I fired dozens of primed cases on old S&W just bumping the hammer on a wooden table.
Idk about this revolver the guy didn't really explain However colt invented safety for revolvers long ago. Positive lock or something like that. Basically for a lot of revolvers if you pull the hammer back and let it strike it won't actually fire unless you pulled the trigger They are drop safe, all that. Very safe weapons actually provided they have that feature
agree, but it pisses people off when I do it. Im in sales, what you "need" and for what reason has been pushed by very good salesman like myself. There is no wrong, you do what works for you. As someone that did live on the streets, pocket carry is the only way to go. Now some tactical guy on the internet will tell you something different, as they want to sell you a holster, but you be you, train with what you have. I rarely tell another man whats best for him, Im 50, whats best now, will be dumb in a year or 2
No sir, that is a Smith & Wesson with a hammer mounted firing pin it uses a hammer block and rebound slide. Smith & Wesson did not start using transfer bar safeties until they started frame mounting the firing pins.
@@roscoschmosco5524 the newer ones do use a transfer bar, and the old ones use the hammer block. Thanks for keeping me honest. However, the rebound slide is responsible for forcing the trigger forward after the shot; it has no function upon the hammer block that I recall. I have a love/hate relationship with S&W small parts quality in revolvers. This causes PTSD, as I lament over how easy it is to ruin hammers and triggers.
The fact he didn’t check if the gun was loaded before cocking the hammer and pulling the trigger just tells you this could’ve gone a lot worse than it actual had
What a beta male warning prompt before you can leave a comment. My advice for this “guy” is to never carry any gun ever whatsoever; it’ll leave “him” more room for lipstick.
yea I just checked I select the following in my studio settings; None Don't hold any comments Its CZcams they have determined that you have trouble leaving friendly comments thats not on me. Im 51, Ive found that usually my problems are really my own .... I get it
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Show that the firearm is unloaded immediately upon handling it. Revolvers are the easiest to quickly show if it's loaded or not. Laziness is dangerous when it comes to safety...
instructions unclear i sent a round through my wall thanks
How were instructions unclear? Doesnt require an engineering degree to avoid a negligent discharge.
@@robt3305
I was watching the same video and seriously thought that it was going to discharge. Most instructional videos show cleared chambers prior to demonstrations. But maybe it’s just me….
@@WRMonger1 if you unclear whether your gun would be safe to carry any competent gunsmith or good dealer could answer that question.
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Only an old old single action is dangerous like that
yea I have no idea what these other guys are talking about?
Not really true, some older double action revolvers were made without a transfer bar, essentially resting the firing pin on a live round.
Plenty of revolvers didn't have transfer bars well into mid-late 20th century.
Even old single action revolvers have a rebounded position but not automatic. The actor we shall not name is just a moron
@@MyS10Rocks the names would be nice to know, not many Im assuming correct?
Dude didn’t even answer the question
If you can't carry a revolver without shooting yourself just leave it at home.
Not a big enough boy for big boy rounds😭
Why would you put it in your pocket though like if you gonna carry 400$ gun you can afford a holster
Saw a article maybe 30 years ago, man was in the woods with a old ruger black hawk and accidentally probably hit a branch discharging a 44 into his leg, before the hammer bar. If you know anything about these and cowboy days always resting in a empty chamber
400$ for a revolver, dang. Here in EU the colt pyton 357 costs about 2500 euro, some other revolvers about 1000 euro
Or sell it
“Great question!”
Proceeds to not properly explain why/how you can carry hammer down on modern revolvers versus older revolver.
Never ever ever carry a gun of any kind in your pocket without a holster. They make really cool pocket holsters that stay in your pocket when you pull your weapon.
I have a hammerless single action 38 special I'd carry in any pocket. No holster. No worries🖒
They have nifty bixers with a cell phone pocket on the right hip i find that works to iwb carry almost anything without a holster
@@CrowSpirit1977 couldn't your clothing get caught on the trigger? I feel like a holster is a good idea even with an internal hammer/hammerless.
@@thomasvincent9220if not your clothing, anything that connects with your leg just enough and in the right way to apply force to the trigger.
New pistols with a transfer bar are able to be carried fully loaded because if the hammer drops as long as the trigger isn’t depressed then the transfer bar isn’t there to allow it to fired, but if it is older or has no transfer bar it’s safer to carry on an open cylinder.
Open cylender only takes 2 squeezes if you need it rather be safe than sorry
The old school guys with wheel guns always did that for the very reason you state.
@@jondough9534 not even 2 squeezes cus if you cock the hammer it rotates the cylinder, the gun doesn’t fire the chamber its resting on, single or double action, if you have a revolver your first shot will be the second round
Revolvers are not pistols. Many older double action revolvers with nosed hammers are designed to be carried fully loaded. Many as in EVERY S&W one.
@@jondough9534 Empty chamber, not open CYLINDER, retard.
It seems a lot of people have answered why and I’ll just say yes you can carry newer generations of revolvers safely fully loaded.
That safety feature has been on Smith and Wesson revolvers for decades.
John Wayne said leave 1 empty ...
On single actions yeah. If carrying and it going off is a concern get a spurless revolver like a sw airweight
John Wayne was a fraud.
Followed all your steps and I blasted a round through my house when I pulled the trigger with the hammer cocked back
I was wandering by minding my business next thing old yeller got real quiet
If that’s a Rossi 357 then it has a recall on the hammer. They won’t fix it though, but they will issue you a brand new 357 5 shot as replacement.
It looks like a S&W model 60
If you buy a Rossi you have already signed the waiver and taken the risk of owning one
@@joshyingling why would you say that? I own one and I have signed no waiver.
@@theautodidacticman_ its a joke, i used to sell guns for several years and rossi is notorious for “getting what you pay for” they are low quality and break often, not something i would rely on
I had an old Rossi 44 mag just for fun. I recently seen a shiny nickel .357 mag for a steal of a deal and bought it. I been hearing about this recall and thinking about trading off for the new one!
If you are really afraid of it going off the only true way to be 100 percent sure is the cowboy load. Load 1 round, skip a cylinder, load 4 more (or 3 depending on your gun), lower the hammer on the empty cylinder
that method is no safer than fully loaded for modern revolvers. If someone wasn’t sure, I’d suggest they disassemble and learn how their gun works. The best way to trust something is to know exactly how it functions.
I tend to agree with you. If that hammer doesn't have a bullet to accidentally hammer on, how can there be a misfire ?
If I were someone who knew nothing about guns, I would think that you just told me to fire one round, and then release the trigger to set the hammer block.😂😂😂
yes, revolvers can be confusing, misfire is more common than folks think
Basically if you're using a single action revolver it won't go off in your pocket unless you pulled the hammer all the way back and pulled the trigger........also by the way Alec Baldwin killed that person on purpose.
he has had lots of experience before he pulled the trigger
I love all these experienced gun owners dropping the Alex Baldwin jokes they're hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂
However, old revolvers, like the iconic Single Action Army, will have that happen. So, carry 5 rounds in those old ones.
Who carries a single action? DA revolvers for carry make sense. If you consider carrying single actions then please watch more defensive shooting videos
I have one, most have notches on the cylinder you can rest the hammer on
I guess it depends who you ask Alec Baldwin might have a different opinion
Yes. You can. Only if it's an antique single action or in Alec Baldwin's hand do you need to worry about that malfunction.
Is this true ?
😂😂😂
I have a colt .38 army special from the 1900s with this feature.
Same kinda, 32 police but still colt.
It's called the positive lock I believe
if you're dealing with old guns like the colt SAA then you gotta do the "cowboy load"
Got a hole in my leg from a Ruger Single action 6...22 caliber when I jumped a ditch back in 1969
I use the cowboy load on my muzzleloading navy revolver
@@TexasPapa13 Not Familiar with the Mid notch safety?
No, you dont but, im about tired of educating people on this fact, that has been forgotten.
@@TightwadTodd I am familiar with it. Yes. . I just prefer to carry 5/6. Honestly I’ve never tried the mid notch method. Might have to.
It’s automatic for me. Dry cylinder or not my heart skips a beat every time somebody drops a hammer indoors or not aimed at her ground in a non populated direction.
What's asked is.... "If I have the hammer resting on a live round, will the round go off if I dropped said firearm"... You didn't answer the question...
yes he did.
He should have tapped it on hammer spur with a little brass mallet with live rounds ro demo the blocking action. It would be ideal to demo the same with 19th century revolvers in a few configurations. I knew a man named Mitch who was killed by an unintended discharge from a cap&ball revolver.
@@DoraTheMFDestroya really? Hmm... Funny because light strikes happen with inertia firing pins on ARs... The question for ARs was "will the round go off if done too hard or too many times?"... Someone chambered the same round 100 times and showed it wouldn't go off... Why cowboy load? Because a hammer sitting on a live round and the revolver drops out of a holster then the firearm goes off because of the hammer getting hit... It's different than a 1911 when it's cocked and locked... The hammer will break off before it causes the firing pin to discharge a round...
Load up a revolver completely, rest the hammer on a live round... And smack the spur of the hammer with a rubber mallet... If the round discharges then that's how you answer the question
@@woodydavis8287 Completely agree... My mother had a single action discharge with the hammer resting on a.live round and the revolver dropped out of a holster
These fears are only really a thing in old revolvers, that didn't have a transfer/safety bar. This issue didn't only happen to single action revolvers, as early double action revolvers also didn't have the bar built in.
Robs out here being a very serious man
It’s like he’s never heard of safety
He broke Rule #1 and #2
I love how he’s swearing by it (Hunched over holding carefully pointed away from him) and then when he switches the hammer back in he goes alright nervously 😂
Always treat a firearm as if it is loaded.
One of the rules of firearm safety…
This is well put and completely correct. I speak as an instructor with 35 years of experience and advanced training both military and civilian.
To draw from your pocket without snagging the hammer on your pants requires two things: #1 a good pocket holster to keep the gun properly oriented for the draw.
#2 when you begin to draw the gun from the holster, put the tip of your thumb against the back of the hammer so it forms a sort of shroud that deflects any sort of a snag. Be prepared to fire the piece double action by securing a full combat grip at the start. Finger off the trigger until muzzle is on the target.
It is NOT "well put."
He left out key information by not explaining what the hammer block does AND how it works.
I would not be surprised if some here actually did end up putting a round through their wall.
@@ronbloomberg the question was “can you safely carry a loaded revolver?”… if you want him to do a video explaining what a hammer block does AND what it does maybe you should ask him in the comments and MAYBE he’ll do a video just for you princess. Idk just a thought, don’t sit here saying the video was well put when in actuality the video was exactly what it needed to be. He provided a question & answered his question, he just didn’t answer YOUR question(s) and that’s why you have a problem. 🤡 makes no sense.
@@ronbloomberg and he kinda did show what the hammer block does when you pull the trigger & how it resets buddy 🤡 stfu goofy
@@TrapstarWock
I have no questions.... I know exactly how every part of that gun works.
But for people that aren't completely knowledgeable or new to revolvers it is totally confusing. Watch it as many times as you need to until you realize what he left out in the middle of his video. You may or may not catch on.
Here's a thought: Take a gunsmithing course and maybe you'll end up knowing half of what I know about firearms - I do have 38 years experience as a gunsmith. 🙂
Nice pistol, but I'm really loving that Coleman 202 lantern in the background.
They also make grips for most revolvers that have a hammer shroud, making it much more difficult to block the hammer, whether it be from an accident, or from firing in your pocket.
Great question can Arec Balwin safely carry a revolver?
No.
That's why you leave one cylinder empty
I didn’t think old revolvers with a firing pin on the hammer had a transfer bar. The new revolver without a firing pin on the hammer has those transfer bar; from Taurus, Ruger, Rossi, S&W and Colt.
I like how you’re focusing on the gun instead of on the camera like most people. Makes me nervous as all hell when they’re fiddling with a pistol staring into the camera like “😀”😂😂
Thats a pretty little wheelgun. I just picked up the Colt King Cobra 2" .357mag and its a beautiful little piece.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
If in ever In single action mode .. my only option is to fire the round .. i dont trust the trigger release method 😭😭
Thanks for NOT verifying the weapon was unloaded ala Alec Baldwin. Hope you're not an instructor.
I thought ol Donny T was about to walk into frame with that voice haha
Great showing, good on always keeping and eye on what you doing with gun.. great job Sir..firm and straight.
Always use a holster, even if it’s just a pouch that covers the trigger
Especially if it’s a striker fired pistol like a Glock !
Alec Baldwin: What sorcery is this!?
Always wanted one of those wood machinist toolboxs
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Good to know. Just common sense to verify the weapon you have uses this saftey measure. NEVER TAKE ANYTHING FORGRANTED!!!
There's something that block the hammer it opens with the trigger, a single action revolver the only safe way to carry is load one skip one load four.
Oh, that was actually pretty helpful. I’ve always wondered about that. Someone told me to leave one chamber empty in a revolver, so I always have limited me to five shots lol
I love those weird model of guns with the firing pin attached to the hammer
This guy is absolutely nuts. Transfer bar fixes this concern
transfer bar, candy bar
I don’t think this guy should be teaching firearm information. Maybe stick to your other content..
I loved the way he verified the revolver was unloaded. 🙄
Either it's a cap, or I bought a shitty gun because there's now a dent in one of my plates.
One empty chamber is the rule of thumb
And speed loaders...
Only for the old style single action revolvers, like the SAA Colt or copies of. A double action revolver, like the one in the video, is perfectly safe fully loaded.
You could have shown that the gun was clear, before dropping the hammer. Ask Alec Baldwin.
Showing you that it’s clear doesn’t matter as long as he knows it’s clear. You understand the concept of a video, right?
@@flankman9385 I wonder how many times a gun has discharged when someone knew it was clear? I believe while showing that the revolver couldn't fire without the trigger being pulled was valuable information for some but, shows poor judgment dropping the hammer without opening the cylinder and double checking or showing the viewers the gun was clear.
@@paddyret7968 This sounds like you could use a firearms safety course as well. Maybe someday someone you know might be injured or killed by unsafe gun handling, but I guess if you weren't there it wouldn't matter to you.
why?
I go to car video and ask them when their last oil change was
True, but you give the impression that it could be carried in cocked single action mode. Hammer block is a built-in safety when the hammer is relaxed.
Love the 200a in the back
Another question ~ what are you hiding in those nice Gerstner tool boxes? 😂
I have the same top box vintage early 70s, but haven’t found a matching base to it yet.
Better have some big ass Pockets LOL
Okay the REAL answer is if you want to carry a double action revolver in pocket you shave the hammer spur off or buy one with no hammer spur. It will be double action only for obvious reasons but will be pocket friendly now
At that point just turn it into a colt fritz
I carry a 686 with hammer in my pocket all the time no problem, and yes I can draw it just fine
It is in a holster though
@@location_florida thats a little different
I'm happy you were permitted to dry fire this model without fear of damage to its moving parts.
These are fine to dry fire
When you have to draw a hammer spur revolver, like that one, you place your thumb on the hammer spur while drawing, to keep anything from hooking on it as you pull up. Been there done that.
Agree
I like your crosses. God bless brother
The modern revolvers Ive carried dont have the firing pin on the hammer, they use a transfer bar between the hammer and the firing pin that only rises into position when the trigger is being pulled.
Smith calls that a rebounding hammer block vs transfer bar safety like Ruger uses
That box on the left......
My grandfather passed away some years ago and left that very exact box. Exactly like it. Same drawers, green felt and everything. Only problem is, it's full of so many meticulous precision tools that I have no idea what any of them are. That's cool to see it online.
DUDE any other revolver will go off, NEVER seen that before!!
I like the older Smiths that don't have the Clinton vigana on the left side of the frame.
as long as the cylinder does not rotate to live round it perfectly safe
if you wear work pants this ain’t a problem. plenty of room for holster lol
Great instructor keep it up bud
He didn’t check the cylinder before pulling that trigger 😂
Sorry. Not clear to me. So, that particular revolver can't be shot in single action mode??
The Rossi revolvers like the model 68 have a Hammer Block like the S&W revolvers. And they (the rossi´s hammer blocks) exactly like the S&W´s hammer blocks.
Did you teach Alec Baldwin??
Nice 202 Coleman lantern in background!
Over Johnson invented his "hammer the hammer" system in late 19th century that finally made revolvers safe to carry with a fully loaded cylinder.
Nothing is every 100% safe but the odds of a heavy double action trigger getting pulled unassisted are as close to zero as you can get. I carried shrouded snubbies a lot unholstered in winter coat pockets. Just don’t have anything else in the pocket with the pistol and you’ll be fine. 👌
“When In doubt, cowboy load” -a dude who never owned firearms told me years ago
What modern revolver DOESN'T have a safety mechanism that protects for that?
That's one of the oldest problems that revolvers had, and manufacturers fixed it in modern ones.
It's called a" transfer bar". I believe Ruger had it first and didn't patent it, allowing other manufacturers to copy it
Hammer block and transfer bar are two different mechanisms used in revolvers to enhance their safety features.
A hammer block is a safety mechanism that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. It is usually a small metal piece that is positioned between the hammer and the firing pin. When the trigger is not pulled, the hammer block is engaged, and it physically blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin. This prevents accidental discharge even if the hammer is struck or dropped.
A transfer bar, on the other hand, is a safety feature that transfers the impact of the hammer to the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled. It is a small metal bar that connects the trigger to the hammer and the firing pin. When the trigger is pulled, the transfer bar is lifted, allowing the hammer to hit the transfer bar, which then strikes the firing pin. This ensures that the gun can only be fired when the trigger is pulled, preventing accidental discharge.
Both the hammer block and transfer bar mechanisms are commonly used in modern revolvers to increase their safety and reliability.
S&W based designs without the side plate mounted blocking piece will fire if dropped. That's why S&W created that small piece that goes down and up everytime you pull the trigger. This systrm to push the hammer has no efective blocking capability. I fired dozens of primed cases on old S&W just bumping the hammer on a wooden table.
Idk about this revolver the guy didn't really explain
However colt invented safety for revolvers long ago. Positive lock or something like that.
Basically for a lot of revolvers if you pull the hammer back and let it strike it won't actually fire unless you pulled the trigger
They are drop safe, all that. Very safe weapons actually provided they have that feature
Why the hell are you gonna put it in your pocket in the first place? They belong in a holster Mr. Gun Wizzard!
agree, but it pisses people off when I do it. Im in sales, what you "need" and for what reason has been pushed by very good salesman like myself. There is no wrong, you do what works for you. As someone that did live on the streets, pocket carry is the only way to go. Now some tactical guy on the internet will tell you something different, as they want to sell you a holster, but you be you, train with what you have. I rarely tell another man whats best for him, Im 50, whats best now, will be dumb in a year or 2
HORRIBLE FIREARM SAFETY TECHNIQUE!
Seriously... you should be ashamed. I suggest taking this video down before catching the inevitable backlash.
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Short answer not a good idea.
I love my Ruger lcr 38 special + p ultra light hammer less.
It’s a very powerful gun . Just keep it in your truck
Why didn't you show the block itself? It's so visually self explanatory.
Sir, that is called a transfer bar, at least in revolvers such as the one in your hand.
No sir, that is a Smith & Wesson with a hammer mounted firing pin it uses a hammer block and rebound slide.
Smith & Wesson did not start using transfer bar safeties until they started frame mounting the firing pins.
@@roscoschmosco5524 the newer ones do use a transfer bar, and the old ones use the hammer block. Thanks for keeping me honest. However, the rebound slide is responsible for forcing the trigger forward after the shot; it has no function upon the hammer block that I recall. I have a love/hate relationship with S&W small parts quality in revolvers. This causes PTSD, as I lament over how easy it is to ruin hammers and triggers.
I get holsters so just don’t have to worry about my ballsack disappearing
No. Inner city youth carry weapons in pockets. Grown men use a holster.
How about ending it with..... not suggested... responsible gun owners have these things named GUN holsters 👌👍
lol I know figured I would get some traffic on that lol
The fact he didn’t check if the gun was loaded before cocking the hammer and pulling the trigger just tells you this could’ve gone a lot worse than it actual had
All revolvers are drop safe if you leave an empty chamber under the hammer.
That’s why I carry a 642
Please don’t say fully loaded and pull the trigger dude, dear lord (keep up the good content)
No, but it makes a great bedside companion
What a beta male warning prompt before you can leave a comment. My advice for this “guy” is to never carry any gun ever whatsoever; it’ll leave “him” more room for lipstick.
you received a prompt before commenting? thats crazy
yea I just checked I select the following in my studio settings;
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Don't hold any comments
Its CZcams they have determined that you have trouble leaving friendly comments thats not on me. Im 51, Ive found that usually my problems are really my own .... I get it
Yes you can. I carried the Taurus poly protector in my pocket for years till ammo got too hard to find
If you hand it to me we’ll see if I can carry it 😂
Introduce a little anarchy.
Alright Dora the explora, let’s call out map to find out where the alphabet boys are to share your extensive big brain knowledge cause they’re lacking worse
Just buy a pocket holster in that case
Show that the firearm is unloaded immediately upon handling it.
Revolvers are the easiest to quickly show if it's loaded or not. Laziness is dangerous when it comes to safety...