I'm a certified NRA RSO, Basic Pistol, Rifle, and CCW Instructor. The question comes up regularly "why would anyone want to carry a revolver?". I even heard this question this week from another instructor. I own, carry, and train with both. There are so many reasons to go with a revolver but it's hard to put it succinctly as you have. You did a fantastic job here. I'll be sending your video to him and taking a few notes from your video to share in my classes.
I watched this video again, again. The older I get (61), I have been leaning more towards a revolver for all the things you mentioned in this video. Gone are the days of my thoughts of grandeur, where I am Bruce Willis saving the day on my escapades to Wal-Mart. Ain't gonna happen now hopefully. I just want a reliable, uncomplicated firearm I grew up and trained with in the Marine Corps, that will get me back home again in one piece (although my pieces ain't what they use to be, I must say). Simple is always always best. Thanks for grounding us all and me.
What you said about a revolver working for decades is absolutely true. I somewhat recently inherited a a Colt model 1909 US Army that belonged to my great-grandfather. It was carried nearly every day until he passed away when I was a kid, and was my granddad inherited it from him it was placed in a closet. It's a model of 1909 but it was manufactured in 1911, not to be confused with the model of 1911. This is a six-shot double-action revolver chambered in 45 Long Colt, stamped us property and all. It's beautiful even though it's more than a hundred years old. And yes, it still fires flawlessly.
@@katana258 Not melt, but metal does fatigue over time. It is not uncommon for the springs in old guns to corrode and weaken, firing pins to snap, etc....
I have been around guns a long time and pretty much knew all the things brought out in the video ( which is a VERY good one on this subject). I have carried both semi autos and revolvers, and prefer the revolver more often than the semi auto. 357 mag, and even 38 special revolvers can digest all sorts of rounds loaded to varying degrees of power levels and still work ( thus allowing you to pick your recoil tolerance level). some people don't know but the small S&W M642 38 special revolver he has in the video will shoot federal 38 spec wadcutters at about 680 ft per second and penetrate 16 inches in ballistic gel. and 15inches if there is 2 layers of denem in front ( this is from 15ft). and the recoil is soft. wadcutters generally go between 650-715 fps from 2" barrel guns. ( not including the buffalo bore ammo wadcutters which are really about 870fps and penetrate much more). and usually I carry a revolver in my pocket most of the time. and that can be from 22lr on up to 38special.
Good video, I am 63 and just got a semi a couple years ago. I like shooting it for fun,but haven't carried it for self defense. I like my revolvers ruger sp 101 I have 2.
100% spot•on! It’s not about how many rounds one can get off ... It’s about stopping the bad guy, quickly, 100% of the time. -Spoken by a guy who’s been there, done that. Best evaluation between revolver v. semiautomatic! Thanks for sharing!
I concur sir. Great information, i pocket carry a 38 chiefs special (shipped 1974) blued with the original walnut grips. I absolutely love it, what a classic and a great piece of Americana 🇺🇸
Me too 😊 years ago was presented with a S&W model 36 round butt ….at Academy graduation …it’s been off duty gun my entire gun carrying life …not to mention all the holsters I’ve accumulated and it eats every round I feed it 🤔🤔………
One advantage of the Colt pattern and Windicator is that if you do have one of the very rare revolver malfunctions (poorly crimped bullet backing out) causing the cylinder to bind your are more likely to be able to open the cylinder and clear it due to the direction of rotation.
Very clear, honest, smart and common sense comparison video I have seen, without the drama and yelling explanations of some of the guys who post this kind of videos, this one is based on facts without diminishing neither firearm and respecting the final opinion of the viewer, I hope this gentleman continue doing more like this one. Thank you
I thought older folks carried revolvers because they were stubborn and nostalgic 😄. Boy was I wrong, this guy actually makes a lot of sense. I want a revolver now!
I've carried a revolver for 50 years,a revolver is perfect, auto's go click,a revolver,just squeeze the trigger again,pow,speed loaders brought the revolver into the 21st century,personally I think it has been perfected,if you want the finest six shooter in the world get a model 19-3 and you're armed
I think that most revolvers cost too much, given all of the advantages that automatics have over them. Why should I pay over $1,100 for a 6-shot revolver, when I can get a quality, reliable automatic with greater ammo capacity for under $500?
they do cost to much,i agree,the advantages of a semi auto over a six shot are pie in the sky,if you're in a fire fight,with men or killer animals,you are screwed,mine,i just pull the trigger again and again,now to the cost,i'm gonna do you a favor,if you get out of the cities,out In the small towns,you can pick up a revolver for cheap,revolvers are objects that most keep for a lifetime,i can shoot walnuts off the trees with mine,getting to know one is the secret,auto's are everywhere,i have friends that shoot with me,and they miss a lot,get that miss alot
I love the wheel gun. the average person is not going to be encountering a big group of people in a confrontation. so the number of bullets wont necessarily have to be large to end the threat.
Great video.. I am a gun enthusiast. I very rarely sit through a youtube video more than five minutes. You held my attention throughout. Thanks....just may start carrying my revolver.
This was SOOOOOO helpful!!!! I'm brand new to guns, held my first only 4 days ago. I'm a woman 57 yrs old and this video 100% substantiated my decision for a revolver, looking for a S&W 642 Air Weight
Welcome to the club! If you can't locate your 642, check out the Ruger SP-101 or the Ruger LCR. I've been shooting for more years than I care to admit, and my wheelguns are my favorites. If it's in your budget, pick up a .22 revolver as well; you'll shoot more due to the lower ammo cost.
Did you ever get one I'm not gonna a small light framed j frame like that can be hard to shoot for new shooters so if you did get it practice alot learn the trigger and practice your draw and don't carry in your purse the last thing you need is for the bad guy to steal it and they have your gun and your purce
I've carried a 3" Taurus M85 on camping trips for years. I know Taurus is generally regarded as the "Yugo" of firearms, but I've had mine close to 30 years and it's been accurate and reliable, and packs a lot easier than my Browning Hi-Power or Ruger Security Six. I prefer revolvers because I can tailor my reloads for their intended purpose without being concerned with feeding issues. If I can find a Ruger LCR, I'll probably retire the Taurus. Excellent video!
@@soylentg6270 don't get me wrong as I have semi-autos as well and enjoy them. But if you stopped me on any given random day, it's high percentage I'd produce a j frame revolver. Sometimes as solitary primary, sometimes as backup, but usually apart of my day
I think the average self defense shooting is 3 shots, so 5 shots is a good minimum. I conceal carry my Ruger 327 6 shot LCR with some stout magnum loads for the winter and feel totally well armed. And like he said I drop that shrouded piece in my winter coat pocket and those round will rip through my coat and whatever the assailants wearing and get plenty of penetration. And you don’t have to worry about digging through the snow looking for brass! 😁👍🏻
Wanted to Carry - legally, in Texas. Qualified and received a license. I chose the S&W Airweight Shrouded Hammer Snub Nose revolver for the reasons you enumerated.
Great video. I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
Very thoughtful and informative, thanks. As a young naive man, I thought that revolvers were antiquated, and I owned three semi-auto's. Then I came to my senses and embraced the simple practicality of carrying only revolvers. Now if a semi-auto that requires no oiling ever hits the market, I could be persuaded.
I was young, once. Bought my first 1858 Remington New Model Army as an unfinished kit on my 18th birthday. A handgun 3 years before I was 21. The real birthday present was what I felt like I got away with. 25 years later, I've gotten pretty good with a revolver.
Great video. Covered all advances for revolvers. To many people are in the dark because they really have no idea of the dangers of a automatic for self defense. Thanks for everyone out there. Excellent video
A very well presented video, Thank You! If I may, there is another reason that in some instances, a revolver may be preferred. That's for people who have arthritis. There are some days, due to arthritis, I cannot rack a slide on my carry weapon, and that's when I go to my revolver, a 637 Smith & Wesson.
I like your video. I am probably a little older than you and have been trained on both revolvers and semi auto. I was always told to be comfortable with what you carry and train with what you carry. My carry gun is a j frame Smith in .38 special .
I used to own a semi auto pistol, but sold it to pay off a debt. I had no experience with revolvers, so I purchased one. This video is definitely worth sharing for anyone interested in either of the selection implied. I now definitely prefer a revolver over a semi auto pistol from a practical and logical perspective and experience with both. This is a fantastic presentation and thank 🙏🏻 you for uploading this video.
From a reloaders standpoint: One of the advantages over a semi auto is the options available in bullet weight alone. In a semi, your OAL is limited due to having to fit the magazine. In a revolver you can load larger, heavier loads so long as it doesn't stick out of the cylinder and impede rotation. Also, a revolver isn't "finnicky" about chambering a specific bullet type either. Not having to stoop over to pick up cartridges at the range is a bonus too. :)
I think it comes down to what you do in your everyday life. I’m not a cop and I’m not gonna blast it out if I don’t have to. Shot placement is everything no matter what caliber you have. I have semi and revolvers and I love them both. I can shoot either pretty well. But if I had to do surgical shooting then I’m going with my revolvers. That being said, I think whatever a person can shoot best is what you carry. Doesn’t matter who gets the first shot off in all cases but who connects with that first shot. If you can’t hit what you aim at, capacity holds no relevance
You make a good point, because if you can't stop a threat after firing 5 or 6 shots, then you're probably not going to survive the encounter anyway. I carry a semi-auto because I imagine a worst-case scenario where I "somehow survive" after firing fewer than 10 rounds, and yet the threat is "still" not neutralized. Within a 2-mile radius of where I live, there were 3 gun-related homicides in a 3-month period in 2019. That's not as bad as some neighborhoods in Chicago, but suffice it to say, I carry almost "everywhere" today.
Make sure you still get to the range once in a while! The hobby will grow on you. I used to not care about guns, once I got a few, I really got into them. I love shooting at the range, I got into reloading too!
Finally, the best real benefits of revolvers. I've been considering maybe new Taurus 856 with night sight 3in or 2in. Thank you for this awesome video.
One point not mentioned is Projectile Type. Alot of semiautos are ammo Finicky, and don't do well with certain bullet designs, ie. Flat nose type hollow points, etc. And also some won't Reliably feed certain case materials, like steelcase, or aluminum case ammo. Revolvers don't care, they'll fire ANY bullet type, flatnose or otherwise. 👍
@chris c. They will indeed. My wheelguns run on Everything I've ever put in them, that's one of the Pluses of revolvers. As long as the ammo is in Good Condition, it's gonna go Bang every time! 👍🏻
One thing I think you missed is that revolvers can digest any load ( hollow points to wadcutters at any power loading ) semi auto cannot. Other than that , a well done presentation.
Damn fuckin right.... They shoot EVERYTHING Your most expensive autos are finicky as fuck... Most require a high grain or you'll have feeding issues... If you use aluminum or steel casings you can have extracting issues!! I love my s&w & kimber .357 both 6 shots & hammerless 💯💯💯💯
Very good video, you did a fantastic job on this video , no one can convince me that revolvers are not better than semi automatics. I had two semiautomatics in .45 and .22 and they would constantly jam. I now have five revolvers four Smith and Wessons and one Ruger and they never jam. I will never buy another semi automatic hand gun again. I have three .38 caliper and two .357 caliper revolvers. Most gun fights are over with 2 or 3 rounds. I was on the Navy pistol team and they taught us to make every shot count. You don’t spray the neighborhood and kill Innocent people with 15 to 18 rounds.
This point about pocket carry is a very valid one. It pertains to more than just pocket carry too. Paul Harrell, another excellent UA-camr, did a video demonstrating firing from a number of diferrent scenarios including a jacket pocket, a purse, from under bedding (yes he actually had a complete bed on the range, Paul's the best), and some other things I can't remember. It was actually alarming to me just how much trouble all the autos had in all these cases. The fabric would get caught inside the action. Yes they would usually fire the first round okay but not the second. As for the revolvers I think there was a time or two when an exposed hammer got snagged, but I don't think it stopped the gun from being fired only drawn. This is why we have the hammerless guns, for concealed carry. I don't see the link in my favorites but just look it up. Well worth the time.
You can see my screen name, I've been long well adapted to the facts you so greatly presented to the masses with the many valid pints of the advantages of the revolver. My first duty handgun in the 80's was the venerable Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. It saved my life more than once. It set the platform for me to continue to carry a revolver for the rest of my life. Even after our Duty weapon transitioned to Semi-Autos, my on duty backup was an S&W 2" J-frame either on my ankle or in my pocket, and my Off-Duty carry was a S&W Model 66 2 1/2". Since 1997 my EDC is my S&W 442.
in revolvers I have 22,22mag,38spcl,357mag, and 44mag. I agree with you on this one. my everyday carry is either a 38 spcl or 357 mag. drop a few speed strips in my pocket and I am ready to go.
Thank you for this great video. I have been contemplating getting a revolver, & have watched other videos that listed their 'top' pics, but you gave me what I was looking for, the reason I want to change my EDC to a revolver. So, thank you for helping me make up my mind as to what I want next.
Revolvers for EDC yup I carry one and love it. I use an air weight with Remington HTP 38 special +p 158 grain lswchp ammo. Great video and I hope this video helps more people realize revolvers definitely still have a lot of use even now.
The best demonstration I’ve ever seen on the comparison between the two gun types. Your time and detail, is much appreciated.The ol wheel gun is gonna be there when it counts. 👍👍👍
Great video! Excellent discussion. This video offers some really good info, especially for someone who may be looking to buy their first carry piece, but might not know exactly what they want yet. May I add a few notes. 1) Any gun is better than no gun. Revolver or auto, whatever you choose is up to you. It really is PERSONAL preference. Which FEELS good to you. 2) Whatever you choose, train with it. Get professional training for it. Practice. Practice. Practice. 3) All plans and academic discussions go out the window when a firefight starts. I speak from experience. Training takes over. So, if you train and practice well, you'll perform well under fire. If you train and practice poorly, your odds of survival plummet. 4) Carrying isn't about having a cool new toy, it's about defending yourself. It's a serious matter to decide that you are willing to take another person's life in order to protect your own and/or others. Therefore, you owe it to yourself and everyone else to take it seriously and train seriously. A bad guy with a gun is dangerous to the public. But there is nothing more dangerous than an armed person who has good intentions but doesn't know what they're doing. Decide seriously, train seriously.
My CCW training instructor said most of the stuff you said and also felt that a revolver is great for EDC. I got a semi-automatic and later purchased a revolver for my EDC. Great video.
Yes, finally a video that talks about the advantages of a revolver! I love mine, but, also do like semi's. There's good and bad to both, great video thank you!
A revolver is a great gun to have as a car gun, it fits nicely inside a coat pocket and has a heavy trigger pull. I use it when I approach my entry door at home
Very well said. I carry auto loaders, but only because of the convenience of the smaller profile mostly. I prefer revolvers hands down, and I carry one during spring time in Black bear country, in 357 magnum with hard cast lead loads, as well as keeping one on the bedside table that myself any my wife can both use. She doesn't shoot much, and can handle the 38 snubbie just fine. The point you had that made me decide to comment, is the 'spraying and praying' part. SO true. I hunt with the same mind set as well. One shot (muzzle loader and/or my falling block 30-06) is my choice for hunting. When I use a lever action, I only load 3. Why carry the weight of 6 or 7 rounds, when the first shot is the only real shot?
When one practices with a revolver one can get very effective and knowing you have 5 or 6 rounds you make every shot count and not just spray and pray you hit your target, but with all firearms one must practice or you will not hit any target standing still or moving near or far, practice, practice, practice, and practice some more, practice make one confident and secure, one day your life may depend on it, practice shooting and loading one hand, shooting less dominant hand and dominate hand practice loading in the dark, laying down, on your back, standing, sitting, loading with different types of speed loaders and loose in your pocket or scattered on the ground in the snow rain and mud with wet frozen hands, shoot different type of targets, moving, little ones and life size targets, and be aware of your surroundings and stay calm and confidant,act like you own the place no matter where you are. many attracts and confrontations come by surprise and unprovoked, just acting as one is scarred and out of place is provocation enough. You will surprise yourself and others at what you can do when you practice, you will become a whole new you.
I carry my S&W Airweight in a pocket holster everywhere I can legally. I also keep a couple of 5 round speed strips in the opposite pocket. . In MHP I would rely on 5 +P high performance .38 over 6 or 7 .380 ACP rounds.
well done, comparison types and firearm issues, great food for thought.i have both, wheel guns and semi-autos, I'll take my 44 bulldog 90% of the time. simplicity and less fumbling=quicker target time. thanks!
Excellent video. I own both, including the hidden hammer sw airweight. The one disadvantage of the revolver is the heavy pull in double action. Many people find it very difficult to stay on target with a 10-12 lb pull. At 10 feet or less, it won’t make a difference. My regular carry is an naa 22mag pug. Not real fancy but probably good enough for where I go in a rural city. In the woods either a 9 or 45 in addition. Anyway this was a very informative vid for people mulling their options.
You've stated the facts fairly well, my friend. Some I forgot to consider. I personally carry a .38 SP and my other revolver is of a lower firepower, yet still effective.
I carry the exact revolver you have in this video. I believe one of the most important reasons to consider a revolver is that, if necessary, you can reload a revolver with one hand. Yes, you can rack a slide by using your boot or a sharp edge of a table but you can not reload a mag with one hand. You also have to consider the reality that if you have an issue with grip strength racking a slide can be difficult if not impossible. I am 74 with arthritis so this is important to me but this type of issue is not exclusive to older people. I own a 92FS and a Shield 9mm + so I am not against autos just realistic for my EDC weapon and my abilities. Great video. Thanks for the post.
I carry both at times. At the times I carry only one, it is always the revolver. When I carry the Glock 19, it is always backup to the SP101. The SP101 is always primary because in a close contact fight, the SP101 will work. The Glock 19 is backup just in case I need more ammo. The SP101 is the ALWAYS gun, simply because it is easier to hide with light clothing, and it will work in close contact situations. I'm actually thinking of retiring the Glock 19 in favor of a 2nd SP101 with 3" barrel!
@@63DW89A I love the sp101, it's built like a tank. I edc the airweight 38 and leave my ruger in my safe until I take it camping or to the range. I'm saving up for a ruger gp100. There great guns
@@nickmiller5479 Ruger revolvers are great handguns. Definitely overbuilt and a bit heavy, but indestructible "Tanks" as you well described! Just means that your family who inherits your Ruger will still be shooting it 10 or more generations from now!
Excellent presentation. I carried a revolver most of my career. I shot competition with both revolvers and semis depending on the type of match. The last 3 years on the job I was pressured into switching to a semi. It was due to the lack of confidence of the younger semi carrying officers working with me as a partner. Never mind that not a single one one of them could out shoot me on the State qualification course. But having confidence in your partner is important. Now that I am retired I have returned to carrying a revolver, as have several other retirees from my area.
You have a very valid point. I also used to shoot competition. We used local PD range for practice. I was unimpressed by the fact that at the age of 14 I had better shot placement than the majority of my local department ☹️
I started my career with the S&W revolver 357 mags. I do have a Glock 19 gen 4 and two revolvers. I currently carry my S&W Model 36 for everyday carry. Be safe and always remember us retired guys do still having your six.
agreed....gp100. in .357..and I also carry a Walther ppk/s..in both .380 and .22lr......now what would I prefer in my backpack? no brainer of course..the big bore.. capacity is not an issue as much as bullet placement ..even a thug pumped up on many types of highs, is going to drop with one good shot from any big bore revolver...in an automactic(semi sorry) carrying a hi power caliber, as a ..44 ...357.... or even larger, is redundant
I’ve got a 3in 686plus so 7 rds and you can get Redhawks and I think S&W makes 8 shot 357, carry one of those and one speed strip or speed loader, what in the hell else you need!?! If that ain’t enough then you’re probably fuct to begin with! 🤷♂️😉
Steven Dedeian you can do a conversion on your 45 to a 460 Rowland and get near 44 mag capability but other than woods carry in bear country I’d be apprehensive shooting that in public as a edc because of over penetration. But it is a bad ass semi auto round if you can control it. 👍🏻
Another thing, if a surprise firefight happens at night or in very low light condition, you might not have enough time to see your front sight even if your gun is equipped with a night sight. Precious seconds count and you might have to point shoot with one hand and that's when a revolver might have an advantage over a semi auto pistol. Very good informative video.
Limp wrist is a problem even pros have when the adrenaline flows. Watch how many cops jam on first shots in the police break down videos... Also there is something to he said about being confident enough to realize, in 5 shots it's probably going to be over, one way or the other. Brutal but honest. Carry! What ever you want just carry. Make sure you can use it well and keep it on you! Good video!
Lately i was considering down sizing from a 20 year old jframe w/4". I tried a compact S&W and in less then 20 shots it "failed to load" i turned the gun in and went home and apologized to my 357 but now i have airweight 38. Happy.
Thank you so much. I recently purchase a Taurus 365 38 special. I was concerned about using this as my every day carry; but now I think I will start practicing more with this verses my 9MM and 380. Thank you!
I was semiauto guy for all my life...till I was get my first revolver. Now I'm in love in snubnose revolvers; safety, more practicle for use and cleaning, more compact and practicle for cary... I my opinion, revolvers are better for civil self defence use, maybe even for regular police use, semi auto is better for military and special police units.
Great information. These are all great points you've made and I appreciate all the thought you have put into it. This is really making me consider a revolver for EDC.
I've watched everything I could about the topic in all the big channels and thought I could not learn just another thing. I just stumbled across Your video... You proved me wrong. Great content!
Awesome! I've trained and fired semi autos as well as revolvers, and I carry two revolvers for EDC and Self Defense. Still there's a few semi autos that I'd like to have.
Forgive me if you mentioned it and I just missed it, but there is also the factor of bullet type. Revolvers are able to use semi-jacketed bullets, which are extremely effective for self defense. You can't really use them in pistols because they don't feed reliably.
Thanks for the video. My first pistol is a Springfield XD .45 and I want a smaller gun(I don't like to wear cover clothes I want something very concealable). When you showed how you can push a semi auto muzzle back and it won't fire ( don't try at home with loaded weapon I have snap caps and prepared a safe setting to experiment ) and you explained close distance situations where your slide can be pushed back, I'm not saying a revolver is better for every situation but just thank you for shedding more light on what I am thinking about! Keep it up!
Thank you so much for this extremely thorough and informative video! You completely covered ALL (and more) of the reasons why I have recently decided to carry a revolver as my primary EDC. The decision actually came about by accident. I ran across a Kimber K6s .357 magnum and I just had to have it in my collection. My initial intentions for the firearm were not to carry it as an EDC (I usually carry 9mm or .380 ACP Semi Autos as my primary EDC). But the K6s was just one of the coolest little revolvers I had ever seen and I had to add it to my collection. It also came with a very nice black leather DeSantis holster, so I figured I'd just give carrying it a try. Well, I have been carrying it every day now for about a month and have come to the realization that it covers EVERYTHING one would look for in an EDC, and those things are: 1. It is as close to 100% reliable as you can get (it's a revolver. No safety to disengage, no FTF, FTE or other malfunctions to be concerned about with semi autos). 2. It is compact enough to carry and conceal. The K6s has an internal hammer and is rounded off at every edge. So there is nothing to snag on clothing when drawing. (I highly recommend the leather DeSantis tuckable holster. It conceals very nicely with a cover garment or tucked under your shirt tail). 3. It is extremely accurate (I consistently shoot 2 to 3 inch groups at 7 to 10 yards with .357 mag or less). 4. Extremely sufficient fire power (it fires .38 spl, .38 +P, and .357 mag). I have practiced with all 3 and can control all 3 with very good accuracy. And finally, #5. 6 shot capacity. For the purposes an EDC are carried for, I can not imagine any situation I would be in where 6 well placed rounds of .357 mag would not eliminate the threat. If not, I also carry a 6+1 Seecamp in .32 acp as back up, and an extra speed strip of 6 more .357 mag. Thanks again for your review. It has given me more conformation and comfort in my decision to add a revolver to my primary EDC rotation. 2 thumbs way up on your video!!!
Those Kimbers are something special. I felt the same way when I saw the dasa and picked mine up last week. Probably the sexiest revolver I've seen in decades and I look forward to eventually being able to find some 357 to keep in it.
@@lennybrewster4673 I have to say, Kimber knocked it out the park in the revolver game. I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing the DASA, but if the trigger pull is as smooth and fluid as the enclosed hammer k6s, I can only imagine the euphoric feeling of sending shots down range with it. I'd love to have a DASA just to have in my collection and for range fun. But for EDC, I'd much rather have the hammer enclosed or shrouded on a revolver.
@@d.a.hammerfire4023 yeah I got a Smith and Wesson 442 with the shrouded hammer but I also wanted the feel of the single action on the kimber as well. I've practiced drawing with it and I've found as long as you clear your clothing away correctly, there's never any problems. These triggers are so buttery smooth. I don't buy kimber semi autos, but their revolvers are incredible.
Bravo ! Well done presentation , lots of valuable info & thought . One thing a lot of folks may not realize - Most real life situations where the firing of weapon takes place , seldom more than 3-4 shots . I know , I'd like to have 15 on hand but in NY & other restricted states - 10 max . So a 6-7 round capacity of a reliable revolver may not be that much of a sacrifice . We can train for the misfires , jam ups, stove pipes etc with our semi autos but when the SHTF do you really want to have to !
My wife carries a revolver and I carry a semiautomatic.....but she's a little bit country, and I'm a little bit rock and roll. Good video though. The revolver does lend itself well to a hasty grab in the middle of the night. Also... many years ago I bought an old Colt police positive in .38 short that had been sitting in an old man's dresser drawer for 30 years or more. The rounds still worked.
Same with me and my wife. I'm a gun enthusiast and love both semiautomatics and revolvers. My wife doesn't care much for guns. I've taught my wife how to use a semiautomatic, but she prefers my old S&W 442 over the Glock 43 I bought her when she got her conceal carry license. To me a semiautomatic isn't that difficult to use (if you have one in the chamber on a semiautomatic you still just point and shoot like how you would with a revolver), but there's so much more to take care of and so much more to know if you plan on carrying one. On a revolver you just have to load the gun, pull the trigger to shoot, and use the extractor rod to get the empty casings out. With a semiautomatic like my Walther PPS M2, you still need to know how to clear a jam in case it ever happens regardless of how reliable it is, how to put it back into battery to shoot if it ever isn't in battery, making sure you have a round in the chamber, having to rack the slide/use the slide release to pick up a round (and how to do so with your sights against an object if you can't rack it normally), making sure your safety isn't on for a hammer fired gun, and having to empty the chamber after dropping your mag to unload it. It's not that difficult to use a semiautomatic to people like us, but it can be intimidating or complex to others when you compare it to a revolver. Just make sure you have proper training with whatever you EDC is. The lightweight snubnose revolvers like the S&W 442 (or 642 in silver) and Ruger LCR have so much more recoil when shooting 38 special (and even much more on the variants that can shoot 357 magnum) compared to a 9mm or 380 ACP. As long as someone is familiar with how their gun handles and how to consistently draw it, they shouldn't be caught off guard when they need to use it.
Excellent video! My wife and I both choose our j frames over our autos for all the reasons you listed. They always go bang no matter the ammo or the situation.
I'm a certified NRA RSO, Basic Pistol, Rifle, and CCW Instructor. The question comes up regularly "why would anyone want to carry a revolver?". I even heard this question this week from another instructor. I own, carry, and train with both. There are so many reasons to go with a revolver but it's hard to put it succinctly as you have. You did a fantastic job here. I'll be sending your video to him and taking a few notes from your video to share in my classes.
The best Revolver vs Semi Auto video I’ve ever seen. So many good points made.
Check out Paul Harrell's review on the topic.
Odee Dillon Paul is the man! I love his videos.
Mike S Yeah, there’s an old saying that: “Automatics tolerate more abuse, but revolvers tolerate more neglect.”
Ditto.. a very good and in depth vid.
Love this vid this guy is realy simple in explaining the points :)
I watched this video again, again. The older I get (61), I have been leaning more towards a revolver for all the things you mentioned in this video. Gone are the days of my thoughts of grandeur, where I am Bruce Willis saving the day on my escapades to Wal-Mart. Ain't gonna happen now hopefully. I just want a reliable, uncomplicated firearm I grew up and trained with in the Marine Corps, that will get me back home again in one piece (although my pieces ain't what they use to be, I must say). Simple is always always best. Thanks for grounding us all and me.
What you said about a revolver working for decades is absolutely true. I somewhat recently inherited a a Colt model 1909 US Army that belonged to my great-grandfather. It was carried nearly every day until he passed away when I was a kid, and was my granddad inherited it from him it was placed in a closet. It's a model of 1909 but it was manufactured in 1911, not to be confused with the model of 1911. This is a six-shot double-action revolver chambered in 45 Long Colt, stamped us property and all. It's beautiful even though it's more than a hundred years old. And yes, it still fires flawlessly.
Quite the heirloom. Take great care of it. You're holding history 👍
did you think the metal would melt over the years
@@katana258 Not melt, but metal does fatigue over time. It is not uncommon for the springs in old guns to corrode and weaken, firing pins to snap, etc....
Truly an excellent video without any BS whatsoever.
I have been around guns a long time and pretty much knew all the things brought out in the video ( which is a VERY good one on this subject). I have carried both semi autos and revolvers, and prefer the revolver more often than the semi auto. 357 mag, and even 38 special revolvers can digest all sorts of rounds loaded to varying degrees of power levels and still work ( thus allowing you to pick your recoil tolerance level). some people don't know but the small S&W M642 38 special revolver he has in the video will shoot federal 38 spec wadcutters at about 680 ft per second and penetrate 16 inches in ballistic gel. and 15inches if there is 2 layers of denem in front ( this is from 15ft). and the recoil is soft. wadcutters generally go between 650-715 fps from 2" barrel guns. ( not including the buffalo bore ammo wadcutters which are really about 870fps and penetrate much more). and usually I carry a revolver in my pocket most of the time. and that can be from 22lr on up to 38special.
Great video of a revolver and semi-auto comparison.
Taurus 856- my fav edc. Versatile- snake shot. Customizable to hands via grips.
Good video, I am 63 and just got a semi a couple years ago. I like shooting it for fun,but haven't carried it for self defense. I like my revolvers ruger sp 101 I have 2.
@zzz-zj7xg I just got a sp101 also in .38 spl to go along with my s&w 442 .38 and ruger blackhawk colt .45. Am 66 yr old
I Never considered a revolver .. but now I've watched your video. thank you sir
100% spot•on!
It’s not about how many rounds one can get off ... It’s about stopping the bad guy, quickly, 100% of the time.
-Spoken by a guy who’s been there, done that.
Best evaluation between revolver v. semiautomatic!
Thanks for sharing!
I concur sir. Great information, i pocket carry a 38 chiefs special (shipped 1974) blued with the original walnut grips. I absolutely love it, what a classic and a great piece of Americana 🇺🇸
When you go revolver for EDC, you don’t go back. Word.
Word!
yup
True dat
I carry a 45 kimber ultra carry and love it AND a .38 442 and love it too
💯 an 38 or 357 will get the job done
Very well done! I'd been on the verge of retiring my semi-auto EDC in favor of a revolver, and this made up my mind.
I've always carried a revolver off duty. 38 Colt 2". For over 30 years. Great video
Thank you.
S&W model 36 Chief Special for me.
Love my 44 and 45 cowboy Remington single action I edc them all the time.
Me too 😊 years ago was presented with a S&W model 36 round butt ….at Academy graduation …it’s been off duty gun my entire gun carrying life …not to mention all the holsters I’ve accumulated and it eats every round I feed it 🤔🤔………
One advantage of the Colt pattern and Windicator is that if you do have one of the very rare revolver malfunctions (poorly crimped bullet backing out) causing the cylinder to bind your are more likely to be able to open the cylinder and clear it due to the direction of rotation.
Very clear, honest, smart and common sense comparison video I have seen, without the drama and yelling explanations of some of the guys who post this kind of videos, this one is based on facts without diminishing neither firearm and respecting the final opinion of the viewer, I hope this gentleman continue doing more like this one. Thank you
Umm yea, this is by far the best semi vs revo video on the world wide web
I thought older folks carried revolvers because they were stubborn and nostalgic 😄. Boy was I wrong, this guy actually makes a lot of sense. I want a revolver now!
I've carried a revolver for 50 years,a revolver is perfect, auto's go click,a revolver,just squeeze the trigger again,pow,speed loaders brought the revolver into the 21st century,personally I think it has been perfected,if you want the finest six shooter in the world get a model 19-3 and you're armed
I think that most revolvers cost too much, given all of the advantages that automatics have over them. Why should I pay over $1,100 for a 6-shot revolver, when I can get a quality, reliable automatic with greater ammo capacity for under $500?
they do cost to much,i agree,the advantages of a semi auto over a six shot are pie in the sky,if you're in a fire fight,with men or killer animals,you are screwed,mine,i just pull the trigger again and again,now to the cost,i'm gonna do you a favor,if you get out of the cities,out In the small towns,you can pick up a revolver for cheap,revolvers are objects that most keep for a lifetime,i can shoot walnuts off the trees with mine,getting to know one is the secret,auto's are everywhere,i have friends that shoot with me,and they miss a lot,get that miss alot
I love the wheel gun. the average person is not going to be encountering a big group of people in a confrontation. so the number of bullets wont necessarily have to be large to end the threat.
My daily carry by Ruger is under $500.
Great video.. I am a gun enthusiast. I very rarely sit through a youtube video more than five minutes. You held my attention throughout. Thanks....just may start carrying my revolver.
686 357
I trade off between my revolvers and my sig P365xl. Depends where I'm going and what I'm wearing.
@@dicarlo57 if anything it can at least be said we're a adaptive bunch lol
This was SOOOOOO helpful!!!! I'm brand new to guns, held my first only 4 days ago. I'm a woman 57 yrs old and this video 100% substantiated my decision for a revolver, looking for a S&W 642 Air Weight
Welcome to the club! If you can't locate your 642, check out the Ruger SP-101 or the Ruger LCR. I've been shooting for more years than I care to admit, and my wheelguns are my favorites. If it's in your budget, pick up a .22 revolver as well; you'll shoot more due to the lower ammo cost.
Did you ever get one I'm not gonna a small light framed j frame like that can be hard to shoot for new shooters so if you did get it practice alot learn the trigger and practice your draw and don't carry in your purse the last thing you need is for the bad guy to steal it and they have your gun and your purce
@@deltadragon2335 No I didn't end up getting a gun but I might in the future
@@LoriBeth428 ok stay safe out there
I've carried a 3" Taurus M85 on camping trips for years. I know Taurus is generally regarded as the "Yugo" of firearms, but I've had mine close to 30 years and it's been accurate and reliable, and packs a lot easier than my Browning Hi-Power or Ruger Security Six. I prefer revolvers because I can tailor my reloads for their intended purpose without being concerned with feeding issues. If I can find a Ruger LCR, I'll probably retire the Taurus. Excellent video!
Best shooting revolver I ever shot was a taurus 66 6inch .357.
I made the switch from a glock 21 as my EDC for a 5 shot 38 Smith &Wesson... for every reason you mentioned here
Same, went from a Glock 36 and S&W 6906 to a Ruger LCRx.
Not to mention the comfort, and accessibility leading to a higher percentage of ALways carrying
@@andyostertag Bingo.
@@soylentg6270 don't get me wrong as I have semi-autos as well and enjoy them. But if you stopped me on any given random day, it's high percentage I'd produce a j frame revolver. Sometimes as solitary primary, sometimes as backup, but usually apart of my day
I think the average self defense shooting is 3 shots, so 5 shots is a good minimum. I conceal carry my Ruger 327 6 shot LCR with some stout magnum loads for the winter and feel totally well armed. And like he said I drop that shrouded piece in my winter coat pocket and those round will rip through my coat and whatever the assailants wearing and get plenty of penetration. And you don’t have to worry about digging through the snow looking for brass! 😁👍🏻
Wanted to Carry - legally, in Texas. Qualified and received a license. I chose the S&W Airweight Shrouded Hammer Snub Nose revolver for the reasons you enumerated.
That's my daily carry as well; qualified with a semi but carry revolver.
Great video. I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
Very good, informative video. I carry an LCR 38 and the wife carries the LCR 22 LR. Agree with basically everything you said. Thanks!
Very thoughtful and informative, thanks. As a young naive man, I thought that revolvers were antiquated, and I owned three semi-auto's. Then I came to my senses and embraced the simple practicality of carrying only revolvers. Now if a semi-auto that requires no oiling ever hits the market, I could be persuaded.
I was young, once. Bought my first 1858 Remington New Model Army as an unfinished kit on my 18th birthday. A handgun 3 years before I was 21. The real birthday present was what I felt like I got away with. 25 years later, I've gotten pretty good with a revolver.
Great video. Covered all advances for revolvers. To many people are in the dark because they really have no idea of the dangers of a automatic for self defense. Thanks for everyone out there. Excellent video
A very well presented video, Thank You! If I may, there is another reason that in some instances, a revolver may be preferred. That's for people who have arthritis. There are some days, due to arthritis, I cannot rack a slide on my carry weapon, and that's when I go to my revolver, a 637 Smith & Wesson.
True, but that may be offset by the amount of force needed to pull a revolver's trigger.
@@BackPackHack The Ruger LCR 38+P has a Very Good Trigger. Have you had a chance to try one out?
This is what I have been trying to tell people; especially women and the elderly! Thank you for making this video sir
I like your video. I am probably a little older than you and have been trained on both revolvers and semi auto. I was always told to be comfortable with what you carry and train with what you carry. My carry gun is a j frame Smith in .38 special .
I used to own a semi auto pistol, but sold it to pay off a debt. I had no experience with revolvers, so I purchased one. This video is definitely worth sharing for anyone interested in either of the selection implied. I now definitely prefer a revolver over a semi auto pistol from a practical and logical perspective and experience with both. This is a fantastic presentation and thank 🙏🏻 you for uploading this video.
From a reloaders standpoint:
One of the advantages over a semi auto is the options available in bullet weight alone. In a semi, your OAL is limited due to having to fit the magazine. In a revolver you can load larger, heavier loads so long as it doesn't stick out of the cylinder and impede rotation. Also, a revolver isn't "finnicky" about chambering a specific bullet type either.
Not having to stoop over to pick up cartridges at the range is a bonus too. :)
I think it comes down to what you do in your everyday life. I’m not a cop and I’m not gonna blast it out if I don’t have to. Shot placement is everything no matter what caliber you have. I have semi and revolvers and I love them both. I can shoot either pretty well. But if I had to do surgical shooting then I’m going with my revolvers. That being said, I think whatever a person can shoot best is what you carry. Doesn’t matter who gets the first shot off in all cases but who connects with that first shot. If you can’t hit what you aim at, capacity holds no relevance
jon kendall paul harrell has an excellent explanation of this.
You make a good point, because if you can't stop a threat after firing 5 or 6 shots, then you're probably not going to survive the encounter anyway. I carry a semi-auto because I imagine a worst-case scenario where I "somehow survive" after firing fewer than 10 rounds, and yet the threat is "still" not neutralized. Within a 2-mile radius of where I live, there were 3 gun-related homicides in a 3-month period in 2019. That's not as bad as some neighborhoods in Chicago, but suffice it to say, I carry almost "everywhere" today.
Well said. I can make a soda can dance all day long, at 45 yards with my '58 Remmy conversion. If you can do that with your Glock, good for you.
@@Scorch1028 Yep. My Beretta M9 is a combat pistol for home defense or as support against a tyranny. But my S&W 637 is my EDC.
Yup...whatever YOU can shoot the best is the option. Well said sir.
I carry a Glock 17 for work. Off duty is a 3 inch Ruger SP101 with 2 HKS speed loaders. I'll take the stopping power of a 357 any day of the week.
Shot placement >
@@DJMilligan1 Yes shot placement. Everyone should carry a .177 pellet gun and shot for the eyes, that will stop them lol. Get real bro.
Say Goodnight I’m a realist on stopping power I personally wouldn’t be caught with anything smaller than a 38 special .
No such thing.
@@deadaccount-rip carry a 22 CB cap then
I like guns, but i am not a gun hobbyist. For me, the ease and simplicity of a revolver is assuring.
Make sure you still get to the range once in a while! The hobby will grow on you. I used to not care about guns, once I got a few, I really got into them. I love shooting at the range, I got into reloading too!
@@brianpartlow5530 some tips for a beginner??😊☺
@Captain America America beginners need to train often. Also recommend taking some courses at actual gun schools.
@@brianpartlow5530 this is the way 😎
Finally, the best real benefits of revolvers. I've been considering maybe new Taurus 856 with night sight 3in or 2in. Thank you for this awesome video.
Thank you for this. I’ve never considered many of the things you brought up here. You have renewed my love for revolvers.
One point not mentioned is Projectile Type. Alot of semiautos are ammo Finicky, and don't do well with certain bullet designs, ie. Flat nose type hollow points, etc. And also some won't Reliably feed certain case materials, like steelcase, or aluminum case ammo. Revolvers don't care, they'll fire ANY bullet type, flatnose or otherwise. 👍
He did mention that point around the 5-6 minute mark
@@pescatoralpursuit1726 Well I guess I stand Corrected then.
@chris c. They will indeed. My wheelguns run on Everything I've ever put in them, that's one of the Pluses of revolvers. As long as the ammo is in Good Condition, it's gonna go Bang every time! 👍🏻
Wow, is that true. Both my 1911's and my Walther 32acp will digest nothing but ball and brass. Love my 686. Woops, they're common to get me boys
@@bobhart6237 I've got a Polymer80 g17 I built that doesn't much care for steel case 9x19, she only likes brass. 🥴
Awesome video! I'm a big fan of revolvers. Glad to see I'm not alone!
One thing I think you missed is that revolvers can digest any load ( hollow points to wadcutters at any power loading ) semi auto cannot. Other than that , a well done presentation.
Damn fuckin right.... They shoot EVERYTHING
Your most expensive autos are finicky as fuck... Most require a high grain or you'll have feeding issues... If you use aluminum or steel casings you can have extracting issues!! I love my s&w & kimber .357 both 6 shots & hammerless 💯💯💯💯
Just like the single shot, or double O/U or SxS over the 5shot and semi shotgun.
Rick Gilliland I agree!
Good point there and true.
Unless it’s a Plus P load and you try and fire that out of a non +P rated gun. I wouldn’t recommend.
Very good video, you did a fantastic job on this video , no one can convince me that revolvers are not better than semi automatics. I had two semiautomatics in .45 and .22 and they would constantly jam. I now have five revolvers four Smith and Wessons and one Ruger and they never jam. I will never buy another semi automatic hand gun again. I have three .38 caliper and two .357 caliper revolvers. Most gun fights are over with 2 or 3 rounds. I was on the Navy pistol team and they taught us to make every shot count. You don’t spray the neighborhood and kill Innocent people with 15 to 18 rounds.
I started with revolver carry in the 80’s , migrated to the semiautomatic and for the past 5 years ... back to the revolver...
You made points that I had not heard about revolvers. Thanks for a very informative video.
This point about pocket carry is a very valid one. It pertains to more than just pocket carry too. Paul Harrell, another excellent UA-camr, did a video demonstrating firing from a number of diferrent scenarios including a jacket pocket, a purse, from under bedding (yes he actually had a complete bed on the range, Paul's the best), and some other things I can't remember. It was actually alarming to me just how much trouble all the autos had in all these cases. The fabric would get caught inside the action. Yes they would usually fire the first round okay but not the second. As for the revolvers I think there was a time or two when an exposed hammer got snagged, but I don't think it stopped the gun from being fired only drawn. This is why we have the hammerless guns, for concealed carry. I don't see the link in my favorites but just look it up. Well worth the time.
Excellent... I just gave my S&W 638 a big kiss!
You can see my screen name, I've been long well adapted to the facts you so greatly presented to the masses with the many valid pints of the advantages of the revolver. My first duty handgun in the 80's was the venerable Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. It saved my life more than once. It set the platform for me to continue to carry a revolver for the rest of my life. Even after our Duty weapon transitioned to Semi-Autos, my on duty backup was an S&W 2" J-frame either on my ankle or in my pocket, and my Off-Duty carry was a S&W Model 66 2 1/2". Since 1997 my EDC is my S&W 442.
in revolvers I have 22,22mag,38spcl,357mag, and 44mag. I agree with you on this one. my everyday carry is either a 38 spcl or 357 mag. drop a few speed strips in my pocket and I am ready to go.
.44 special I like better than .44 mag.
Thank you for this great video. I have been contemplating getting a revolver, & have watched other videos that listed their 'top' pics, but you gave me what I was looking for, the reason I want to change my EDC to a revolver. So, thank you for helping me make up my mind as to what I want next.
Excellent video. These are some of the reasons I switched to a revolver, but with some other factors I had never considered.
Revolvers for EDC yup I carry one and love it. I use an air weight with Remington HTP 38 special +p 158 grain lswchp ammo. Great video and I hope this video helps more people realize revolvers definitely still have a lot of use even now.
a revolver is easier to clean in the field, no need to disassemble it thus no springs or pins or rods to drop and lose.
The best demonstration I’ve ever seen on the comparison between the two gun types. Your time and detail, is much appreciated.The ol wheel gun is gonna be there when it counts. 👍👍👍
I have been carrying a revolver for so long the first one l had was made out of stone. ' Pull the trigger and it shoots every time '.
Excellent analysis. One of the best conversations on revolvers I have seen.
Great video! Excellent discussion. This video offers some really good info, especially for someone who may be looking to buy their first carry piece, but might not know exactly what they want yet. May I add a few notes.
1) Any gun is better than no gun. Revolver or auto, whatever you choose is up to you. It really is PERSONAL preference. Which FEELS good to you.
2) Whatever you choose, train with it. Get professional training for it. Practice. Practice. Practice.
3) All plans and academic discussions go out the window when a firefight starts. I speak from experience. Training takes over. So, if you train and practice well, you'll perform well under fire. If you train and practice poorly, your odds of survival plummet.
4) Carrying isn't about having a cool new toy, it's about defending yourself. It's a serious matter to decide that you are willing to take another person's life in order to protect your own and/or others. Therefore, you owe it to yourself and everyone else to take it seriously and train seriously. A bad guy with a gun is dangerous to the public. But there is nothing more dangerous than an armed person who has good intentions but doesn't know what they're doing. Decide seriously, train seriously.
My CCW training instructor said most of the stuff you said and also felt that a revolver is great for EDC. I got a semi-automatic and later purchased a revolver for my EDC. Great video.
I'd rather have a Jframe in my pocket than a Glock in a holster
Right on.
Lol well that makes you a idiot
Why?
You can pocket carry dozens of semis including Glock 42 or Glock 43
Sig made pocket glocks obsolete.
Yes, finally a video that talks about the advantages of a revolver! I love mine, but, also do like semi's. There's good and bad to both, great video thank you!
I do own 3 revolvers from 3 different companies that all use the same speed loaders.
Great video! You confirmed the thoughts I've had rolling around in my head for years! Thank you! Sam Adler
A revolver is a great gun to have as a car gun, it fits nicely inside a coat pocket and has a heavy trigger pull. I use it when I approach my entry door at home
Very well said. I carry auto loaders, but only because of the convenience of the smaller profile mostly. I prefer revolvers hands down, and I carry one during spring time in Black bear country, in 357 magnum with hard cast lead loads, as well as keeping one on the bedside table that myself any my wife can both use. She doesn't shoot much, and can handle the 38 snubbie just fine.
The point you had that made me decide to comment, is the 'spraying and praying' part. SO true. I hunt with the same mind set as well. One shot (muzzle loader and/or my falling block 30-06) is my choice for hunting. When I use a lever action, I only load 3. Why carry the weight of 6 or 7 rounds, when the first shot is the only real shot?
very well spent 16 minutes. thank you, learned much sir
A 357 revolver is essentially two guns - a .38 and .357. I love my combat magnum.
When one practices with a revolver one can get very effective and knowing you have 5 or 6 rounds you make every shot count and not just spray and pray you hit your target, but with all firearms one must practice or you will not hit any target standing still or moving near or far, practice, practice, practice, and practice some more, practice make one confident and secure, one day your life may depend on it, practice shooting and loading one hand, shooting less dominant hand and dominate hand practice loading in the dark, laying down, on your back, standing, sitting, loading with different types of speed loaders and loose in your pocket or scattered on the ground in the snow rain and mud with wet frozen hands, shoot different type of targets, moving, little ones and life size targets, and be aware of your surroundings and stay calm and confidant,act like you own the place no matter where you are. many attracts and confrontations come by surprise and unprovoked, just acting as one is scarred and out of place is provocation enough. You will surprise yourself and others at what you can do when you practice, you will become a whole new you.
@@rickprice7192 As a wise man once said: "Each round you put downrange has a potential lawyer attached."
@@rickprice7192 Ah I remember now, it was Clint at Thunder Ranch I heard that from.
@Savannah Keeley Stop speaking of things you have no idea of. I am CERTAIN you do not have one and are just parroting idiotic dribble.
Savannah Keeley LoL! You got that right! 😂
Taurus Mod. 85 works fir me! Great video , good points made. God , Family and Guns ,,, Happy New Year!
Thanks for balancing our viewpoints on the semi vs revolver issue. I have both, but prefer my Colt Detective Special.
I carry my S&W Airweight in a pocket holster everywhere I can legally. I also keep a couple of 5 round speed strips in the opposite pocket. . In MHP I would rely on 5 +P high performance .38 over 6 or 7 .380 ACP rounds.
You did a great job of listing the advantages and it was not boring at all. Good job!
well done, comparison types and firearm issues, great food for thought.i have both, wheel guns and semi-autos, I'll take my 44 bulldog 90% of the time. simplicity and less fumbling=quicker target time. thanks!
This is the best "advantage revolvers" video I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of them. Very well done.
Excellent video. I own both, including the hidden hammer sw airweight. The one disadvantage of the revolver is the heavy pull in double action. Many people find it very difficult to stay on target with a 10-12 lb pull. At 10 feet or less, it won’t make a difference. My regular carry is an naa 22mag pug. Not real fancy but probably good enough for where I go in a rural city. In the woods either a 9 or 45 in addition. Anyway this was a very informative vid for people mulling their options.
Dry fire practice at home greatly improves live fire accuracy.
The trigger is heavy, but for $9 you can get a spring kit that will take off a good chunk of the weight.
It really comforting to hear someone talk who knows there stuff . Thanks
You've stated the facts fairly well, my friend. Some I forgot to consider.
I personally carry a .38 SP and my other revolver is of a lower firepower, yet still effective.
.32 H&R ?
I carry the exact revolver you have in this video. I believe one of the most important reasons to consider a revolver is that, if necessary, you can reload a revolver with one hand. Yes, you can rack a slide by using your boot or a sharp edge of a table but you can not reload a mag with one hand. You also have to consider the reality that if you have an issue with grip strength racking a slide can be difficult if not impossible. I am 74 with arthritis so this is important to me but this type of issue is not exclusive to older people. I own a 92FS and a Shield 9mm + so I am not against autos just realistic for my EDC weapon and my abilities. Great video. Thanks for the post.
I carry both at times. At the times I carry only one, it is always the revolver. When I carry the Glock 19, it is always backup to the SP101. The SP101 is always primary because in a close contact fight, the SP101 will work. The Glock 19 is backup just in case I need more ammo. The SP101 is the ALWAYS gun, simply because it is easier to hide with light clothing, and it will work in close contact situations. I'm actually thinking of retiring the Glock 19 in favor of a 2nd SP101 with 3" barrel!
The ruger sp101 is pretty heavy to edc.
@@nickmiller5479 With a good IWB holster the SP101 is easy to carry for me. For pocket carry, the SP101 is too heavy.
@@63DW89A I love the sp101, it's built like a tank. I edc the airweight 38 and leave my ruger in my safe until I take it camping or to the range. I'm saving up for a ruger gp100. There great guns
@@nickmiller5479 Ruger revolvers are great handguns. Definitely overbuilt and a bit heavy, but indestructible "Tanks" as you well described! Just means that your family who inherits your Ruger will still be shooting it 10 or more generations from now!
I thought I knew most of the advantages of a revolver. Boy was I wrong. Absolutely excellent. You almost convinced me to carry a revolver.
Great points made sir...some obvious to me --some not...thanks for the presentation (ironic also as I just put my Ruger SP 101 back into my rotation!)
Excellent presentation. I carried a revolver most of my career. I shot competition with both revolvers and semis depending on the type of match. The last 3 years on the job I was pressured into switching to a semi. It was due to the lack of confidence of the younger semi carrying officers working with me as a partner. Never mind that not a single one one of them could out shoot me on the State qualification course. But having confidence in your partner is important. Now that I am retired I have returned to carrying a revolver, as have several other retirees from my area.
You have a very valid point. I also used to shoot competition. We used local PD range for practice. I was unimpressed by the fact that at the age of 14 I had better shot placement than the majority of my local department ☹️
I started my career with the S&W revolver 357 mags. I do have a Glock 19 gen 4 and two revolvers. I currently carry my S&W Model 36 for everyday carry. Be safe and always remember us retired guys do still having your six.
I carry a S&W 642 and one or two Bianchi speed strips. I don't buy into the capacity argument.
agreed....gp100. in .357..and I also carry a Walther ppk/s..in both .380 and .22lr......now what would I prefer in my backpack? no brainer of course..the big bore.. capacity is not an issue as much as bullet placement ..even a thug pumped up on many types of highs, is going to drop with one good shot from any big bore revolver...in an automactic(semi sorry) carrying a hi power caliber, as a ..44 ...357.... or even larger, is redundant
Kevin Pierce .642 EDC pocket carry for me also.
I’ve got a 3in 686plus so 7 rds and you can get Redhawks and I think S&W makes 8 shot 357, carry one of those and one speed strip or speed loader, what in the hell else you need!?! If that ain’t enough then you’re probably fuct to begin with! 🤷♂️😉
Steven Dedeian you can do a conversion on your 45 to a 460 Rowland and get near 44 mag capability but other than woods carry in bear country I’d be apprehensive shooting that in public as a edc because of over penetration. But it is a bad ass semi auto round if you can control it. 👍🏻
642-2 PC is my every day go to... I just keep what's in the cylinder (no reloads... my choice) with the mindset that each shot has to count.
Another thing, if a surprise firefight happens at night or in very low light condition, you might not have enough time to see your front sight even if your gun is equipped with a night sight. Precious seconds count and you might have to point shoot with one hand and that's when a revolver might have an advantage over a semi auto pistol. Very good informative video.
Limp wrist is a problem even pros have when the adrenaline flows. Watch how many cops jam on first shots in the police break down videos... Also there is something to he said about being confident enough to realize, in 5 shots it's probably going to be over, one way or the other. Brutal but honest. Carry! What ever you want just carry. Make sure you can use it well and keep it on you!
Good video!
Yes. This us vs. them revolver people vs. semi auto people is stupid. Rally around the 2nd. A....it's being threatened
Lately i was considering down sizing from a 20 year old jframe w/4". I tried a compact S&W and in less then 20 shots it "failed to load" i turned the gun in and went home and apologized to my 357 but now i have airweight 38. Happy.
Excellent video i just two weeks ago added on a airweight 38 and its in my pocket. Most of the time other bigger guns are at home.
Thank you so much. I recently purchase a Taurus 365 38 special. I was concerned about using this as my every day carry; but now I think I will start practicing more with this verses my 9MM and 380. Thank you!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to share so much info with us.
revolvers are the safest, most reliable handguns....period!!
Richard Degen until the cylinder needs to be realigned
@@moonrunner8791 how's, that happen?
if you're so concerned about safety, then maybe should just practice sweet talking your attacker to leave you alone! 🤷♂️
I was semiauto guy for all my life...till I was get my first revolver.
Now I'm in love in snubnose revolvers; safety, more practicle for use and cleaning, more compact and practicle for cary...
I my opinion, revolvers are better for civil self defence use, maybe even for regular police use, semi auto is better for military and special police units.
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But that's only after you've fired thousands of rounds through it.
Great information. These are all great points you've made and I appreciate all the thought you have put into it. This is really making me consider a revolver for EDC.
I've watched everything I could about the topic in all the big channels and thought I could not learn just another thing. I just stumbled across Your video...
You proved me wrong. Great content!
Awesome! I've trained and fired semi autos as well as revolvers, and I carry two revolvers for EDC and Self Defense. Still there's a few semi autos that I'd like to have.
Forgive me if you mentioned it and I just missed it, but there is also the factor of bullet type.
Revolvers are able to use semi-jacketed bullets, which are extremely effective for self defense. You can't really use them in pistols because they don't feed reliably.
This was a very enjoyable video with great information, thanks.
Very good video with point by point comparisons. I love my stubby!
Thanks for the video. My first pistol is a Springfield XD .45 and I want a smaller gun(I don't like to wear cover clothes I want something very concealable). When you showed how you can push a semi auto muzzle back and it won't fire ( don't try at home with loaded weapon I have snap caps and prepared a safe setting to experiment ) and you explained close distance situations where your slide can be pushed back, I'm not saying a revolver is better for every situation but just thank you for shedding more light on what I am thinking about! Keep it up!
Good points. Some i have never heard of before. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this extremely thorough and informative video! You completely covered ALL (and more) of the reasons why I have recently decided to carry a revolver as my primary EDC. The decision actually came about by accident. I ran across a Kimber K6s .357 magnum and I just had to have it in my collection. My initial intentions for the firearm were not to carry it as an EDC (I usually carry 9mm or .380 ACP Semi Autos as my primary EDC). But the K6s was just one of the coolest little revolvers I had ever seen and I had to add it to my collection. It also came with a very nice black leather DeSantis holster, so I figured I'd just give carrying it a try. Well, I have been carrying it every day now for about a month and have come to the realization that it covers EVERYTHING one would look for in an EDC, and those things are: 1. It is as close to 100% reliable as you can get (it's a revolver. No safety to disengage, no FTF, FTE or other malfunctions to be concerned about with semi autos). 2. It is compact enough to carry and conceal. The K6s has an internal hammer and is rounded off at every edge. So there is nothing to snag on clothing when drawing. (I highly recommend the leather DeSantis tuckable holster. It conceals very nicely with a cover garment or tucked under your shirt tail). 3. It is extremely accurate (I consistently shoot 2 to 3 inch groups at 7 to 10 yards with .357 mag or less). 4. Extremely sufficient fire power (it fires .38 spl, .38 +P, and .357 mag). I have practiced with all 3 and can control all 3 with very good accuracy. And finally, #5. 6 shot capacity. For the purposes an EDC are carried for, I can not imagine any situation I would be in where 6 well placed rounds of .357 mag would not eliminate the threat. If not, I also carry a 6+1 Seecamp in .32 acp as back up, and an extra speed strip of 6 more .357 mag. Thanks again for your review. It has given me more conformation and comfort in my decision to add a revolver to my primary EDC rotation. 2 thumbs way up on your video!!!
Those Kimbers are something special. I felt the same way when I saw the dasa and picked mine up last week. Probably the sexiest revolver I've seen in decades and I look forward to eventually being able to find some 357 to keep in it.
@@lennybrewster4673 I have to say, Kimber knocked it out the park in the revolver game. I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing the DASA, but if the trigger pull is as smooth and fluid as the enclosed hammer k6s, I can only imagine the euphoric feeling of sending shots down range with it. I'd love to have a DASA just to have in my collection and for range fun. But for EDC, I'd much rather have the hammer enclosed or shrouded on a revolver.
@@d.a.hammerfire4023 yeah I got a Smith and Wesson 442 with the shrouded hammer but I also wanted the feel of the single action on the kimber as well. I've practiced drawing with it and I've found as long as you clear your clothing away correctly, there's never any problems. These triggers are so buttery smooth. I don't buy kimber semi autos, but their revolvers are incredible.
Excellent Job Explaining !!! I’ll Take My Revolver Any Day !!! Thank You For Your Well Done Video!!!
Excellent video, I've been carrying a revolver off and on for years and I still learned a few things
Bravo ! Well done presentation , lots of valuable info & thought .
One thing a lot of folks may not realize - Most real life situations where the firing of weapon takes place , seldom more than 3-4 shots . I know , I'd like to have 15 on hand but in NY & other restricted states - 10 max . So a 6-7 round capacity of a reliable revolver may not be that much of a sacrifice .
We can train for the misfires , jam ups, stove pipes etc with our semi autos but when the SHTF do you really want to have to !
Great Points, I think you hit all the Hot Reasons that a Revolver can be more reliable than a Semi-Auto! You have a New Sub with a Big Thumbs Up!
Best video I've seen breaking these two different handguns dwn. Great job. I'm a revolver man myself.
My wife carries a revolver and I carry a semiautomatic.....but she's a little bit country, and I'm a little bit rock and roll. Good video though. The revolver does lend itself well to a hasty grab in the middle of the night. Also... many years ago I bought an old Colt police positive in .38 short that had been sitting in an old man's dresser drawer for 30 years or more. The rounds still worked.
Same with me and my wife. I'm a gun enthusiast and love both semiautomatics and revolvers. My wife doesn't care much for guns. I've taught my wife how to use a semiautomatic, but she prefers my old S&W 442 over the Glock 43 I bought her when she got her conceal carry license. To me a semiautomatic isn't that difficult to use (if you have one in the chamber on a semiautomatic you still just point and shoot like how you would with a revolver), but there's so much more to take care of and so much more to know if you plan on carrying one. On a revolver you just have to load the gun, pull the trigger to shoot, and use the extractor rod to get the empty casings out. With a semiautomatic like my Walther PPS M2, you still need to know how to clear a jam in case it ever happens regardless of how reliable it is, how to put it back into battery to shoot if it ever isn't in battery, making sure you have a round in the chamber, having to rack the slide/use the slide release to pick up a round (and how to do so with your sights against an object if you can't rack it normally), making sure your safety isn't on for a hammer fired gun, and having to empty the chamber after dropping your mag to unload it. It's not that difficult to use a semiautomatic to people like us, but it can be intimidating or complex to others when you compare it to a revolver. Just make sure you have proper training with whatever you EDC is. The lightweight snubnose revolvers like the S&W 442 (or 642 in silver) and Ruger LCR have so much more recoil when shooting 38 special (and even much more on the variants that can shoot 357 magnum) compared to a 9mm or 380 ACP. As long as someone is familiar with how their gun handles and how to consistently draw it, they shouldn't be caught off guard when they need to use it.
Excellent video! My wife and I both choose our j frames over our autos for all the reasons you listed. They always go bang no matter the ammo or the situation.