I always shunned the 38 snubbie as weak and ineffective. I was wrong. Now I have 3 of them and it's one of the pistolas I carry most often. Nice vid. Thumbs up.
I carried a revolver for the first 20 years of my career & it saved me more than once. Anyone who says the .38 is sub par (I do realize you’re not saying this) will get an argument from me.
@@brianblackburn-author7531 No need. Carry a snub-nose with wad cutter ammo. It punches cavities similar to expanded hollow points. This is the old school carry ammo for snub nose.
I like this guy because he has zero UA-cam hyperkineticism. Just plain normal talk. Snubs are the best. They'll work even when you're in a hand-to-hand struggle. Carry a backup on the left so you can draw even if dude is grabbing one of your arms.
You're welcome James and please feel free to offer suggestions or recommendations for future videos. I can't make any promises but I'll see what I can do.
I bought a little Colt Detective Special from a pawn shop too. It was made in 1951, which happens to be the same year I was made! That gun isn't going anywhere until I check out! Thanks.
Well the last time we spoke I was telling you I bought a RIA M206 based on your video. I got the pistol a week ago and shot 2 boxes of Remington UMC 158 GR LRNs at 755 FPS with a muzzle energy of 200 foot pounds. You were 100% right about this little pistola. Accurate, reliable and easy to control. Got a Winthorp skeleton holster off EBay for $16.99 delivered. There is an outfit selling 38/357 6 round speed strips 4 for $12 so picked up some of those and a couple HKS speedloaders for Colt Detective. I feel like you can't go wrong with this affordable set up. I appreciate you continuing to share your love of .38 Special snubbies and the sound advise you offer. Honestly I do not feel undergunned just carrying standard velocity old fashioned LRN loads such as the police carried for almost 80 years. I appreciate the low-low flash, report and kick they generate and the fact that they self align into the cylinder when using speedloaders. I am very slight built and have some trouble with follow up shots with +P & magnums. Great video as always, keep em coming. God bless
I used to carry 158gr. LRNs until I read Jim Cirillo's book Guns,Bullets, and Gunfights. If you have trouble with recoil like I do , you may want to consider wadcutters.
@@mtc4him201 Good advice. I used to load 148 GR HBWC backwards that moved about 800 FPS ... That hollow point is the biggest I ever saw. For speedloading you are out of luck with LWC but to start with they are very low recoil. I understand back in the day they called em dum-dum bullets and they had a rep for causing very nasty wounds. God bless
@@anthonygalliart1789 I do carry hollowpoints in my speedloader, currently some German made ammo I've never heard of and I already tossed the empty box. Stuff was dirty as .22 ammo. Lol
I carry a 642 and I think you omitted the feature that caused me to choose the 642 above all others. The enclosed hammer allows you to fire from inside a coat pocket without fear of snagging a firing pin.
Former cop, undercover drug narc....I carried back then a 38 Charter Arms 2 inch...loved it, never any problems. Now retired, I carry a new Charter Arms Snubbie....great guns! Love the videos...keep up the good work.
My EDC is a Charter Arms Police Undercover. It's heavier than those "lightweight" revolvers (12 to 16oz) but lighter than a 3" revolver, such as a GP100 or SP101. Great gun!
In the 80s my department requested that you qualify with any off duty gun. Since the issue was the model 10 my model 36 was the perfect off duy and backup gun. We qualified up to 25 yards and quite frankly the model 36 is very accurate. I now use a Taurus 605 with full .357 mag critical defense loads and the gun is also a pleasure to shoot with the rubber grips. You can call me a Fudd but I still believe these revolvers are relevant today for CCW. Thanks for the video.
Mitchell Cohen One department I worked for allowed officers to carry whatever they could qualify with (on the 50-yard FBI course). I had a notion that I wanted to carry my Ruger Super Redhawk, so I shot (and passed) the qualification course with 48 rounds of full-house 240 grain magnum loads. That was a punishing experience - one best not repeated, I think. I did carry that Ruger for a while, but then went back to a .357 revolver. Qualification ammo for the latter was a 158 grain lead SWC - much easier on the web of the thumb!
Cool and informative video. I am a year younger than your Colt (NICE gun, by the way) and while I carried semi-autos on duty when doing my thing back in the day, I carried revolvers quite often as backups or off-duty pieces. I recently replaced my pocket .380 with a new S&W 442 and have greatly enjoyed it.
I inherited my Dad's early 1940s colt detective 38spl snub nose.it was my Grandfather's issued. when he was a Detective and later Capt. with the Paducah KY police department in the 40s-50s.it had the holster and spare 6rd ammo loop for the belt. Got the short leather sap that was standard issue for plain clothes detective.plus his detective and Capt badge, name clip with his Capt rank plus his Capt bars. Donated his very well worn detective badge and his Capt bars.to the Paducah police dept. The pistol was never shot in a line of duty station that I know of.and still has probably less than 500rds(he only shot it to qualify and my dad only took me out to shoot it a few times when I was younger.i personally have only put a box through it) through it.you can tell by the trigger and how tight everything is on it.got the 1836 high ride pancake holster.super comfortable to wear.i wear a similar style holster when I carry my old ksp s&w 357 4 inch pretty comfortably.so i almost forget Im wearing the 38spl.
That Colt is my fav of what you showed here. There is something so charming about older guns that have been well used but still provide relaible protection. It takes a fine machine for it to do it's job for 60 consecutive years.
Joe Friday was one odd duck... Never licked an envelope for fear it was laced with drugs.. many quarks.... Love the show, but not many cops like him out there today.
Another great video! I am a wheel gun man also. I brought my mom a Colt Gen 4 Detective Special for her CCW in 2000. I got it when she passed in 2016. I used it for CCW as well as my wifes Home Defense gun to this day. No regrets and we love it! I also still have my 1985 Colt Python and 2001 S&W Classic 629-4. Thanks again my friend!
I carried my alloy framed Colt Agent for many years (still do sometimes). Great pistol! The Agent's claim to fame when I bought mine around '79 was that it was the first alloy .38 rated for +P. Parkerized finish. Mine also has the full under barrel lug, I prefer that look. On its 3rd Bianci black widow holster. Uses Colt Python speedloaders. Got a lot of rounds through it. Point and click. 🤠
They say seeing is believing, well so is hearing. Hearing the difference in sound between the .38, .38+P and the .357 really put things into perspective. Thanks for a good video. Oh! Tell Spok I said hello.
You had me at snubnose. The first handgun I fired 35 years ago was a friend's 6" Ruger Security Six, which led me to buy the 2 3/4" version of your Ruger in the mid-90's. People talk about "the one gun I'd never sell" - for me, it'd be that short-barreled Ruger. Keep those snubby videos coming!
I'll never sell my Ruger either and someday it will belong to my son. I would love to get my hands on a 2 3/4" Security Six someday and make a video with it.
@@mixup98 I picked up a 2-3/4" Speed Six, 38+p (NYPD gun) a couple of years ago for under 300! Love that pistol. but it is heavy to carry daily. Great trail and hunting companion, though
Always nice to see snub revolver comparisons. Well done and interesting. My fav snubby is my S&W 36. New in 1966 with hand checkered walnut grips, Case hardened hammer and trigger, pinned barrel and firing pin in hammer. Still locks up tight and bluing is still deep and mirror-like. Thanks for posting this video.
They certainly don't make them like that today. I would love to find an older Model 36 with the pinned barrel. My friend has one and I have reviewed it several times but he refuses to sell it to me and I don't blame him.
A snub nose caught my eye a few years back watched to many old gangster movies lol. I love carrying mine small and compact perfect for EDC also my first & only carry firearm nothing beats the reliability of a revolver. A firearm you need to defiantly practice with since the 2inch barrel is challenging at first but its a rewarding once you get the hang of it.
Great video. I just bought my first S&W 642 thank you for answering my ammo questions and explaining clearly the difference between .38 Special and .38 Special +P.
Bought a S&W 642 last summer for my wife. Liked it so much I got one for myself and now carry most of the time instead for my LCP. Hornady critical defense ftx .38 special 110 grain plus p work excellent have excellent results on ballistic gel tests.
A wise choice. Little pocket autos are not known for their reliability. Even if your's hasn't had issues yet it's only a matter of time. The distances you are going to shoot its not good to get a jam at the critical moment.
I've had many, many snubs over the years. 22,38 and 357. They make a great carry gun! I've currently got an old HR 22 snub, a stainless Rossi 38 and a 642 SW Lady Smith that I just picked up new a few days ago. I went to get a 642-but found this Lady Smith for only $30 more. Rosewood grips and a factory action job included. I'm a 240 lb guy, but I'll gladly carry this beautiful revolver. I had a brand New Black Hawk cloth pocket holster on hand already. She carries just great in it. 6rounds in a Bianchi speed strip go in my other pocket. She goes in my pocket when I get dressed in the morning and stays there until bed time. It's a gun you can always have on you. I've been enjoying taking my Lady for walks and out shopping and just doing chores around the house. I've got 5 Plus P 125 gr HP's in her cylinder. I'm getting older and my Glock model 23-40 caliber is starting to get heavier and heavier.And she is much more concealable and lighter than my all steel Rossi 38. You just can't go wrong with a good 38 snubby in my opinion. Especially an airweight 38 Smith and Wesson.
I have an old late 60's Colt Agent that looked brand new when I got it. It's beautiful and very cool. I carry it more than any other snubby. From carrying IWB and having lotion on me all the time from really dry skin, it's made some of the bluing {I know it's not actually blued since it's aluminum, but I don't know any better way to describe it} on the back strap come off up to the top of it and a tiny spot on the right side {opposite the side plate} from touching my skin. Still looks incredible though and it's not readily noticeable. Love that gun.
There is certainly something special about handling and shooting a revolver and now you know why us old timers love them. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video.
that's my same kydex holster and speed loaders!! I got it 7 years ago?I love my .38 SPL I shot one with my grandfather hundreds of times so I fell in love with them.
This channel was on my recommended,checked it out and subbed before the video was even over.He's like the cool uncle with a vast knowledge of firearms.Deserves waay more subs.
Hi just purchased my first 38 revolver and have never fired a revolver my first purchase was a Beretta 380 with 14 in the clip One in the Chamber wonderful little Gun had it for 20 years just got a wild notion to get this revolver how much difference is there going to be between the two...my 380 hardly had any
Great video! I was trained as a civilian with a 4 inch S&W #66. When I went to work as a federal contract security officer, I carried a newer version Taurus 38 w/+p ammo. I don't want the mechanical complexity of a semi auto.
Hello Richard. I was also a federal contracted security officer at a nuclear testing site in Nevada and we started off by carrying the S&W Model 10 and then we upgraded to the S&W Model 681.
After owning a semi-auto for a few months it's easy for me to realize the benefits of revolvers. These things are finicky messes; problems feeding certain ammo and they don't like my reloads so far even after trying a zillion different crimps to get the darn thing to go into battery all the way,.
I had the excellent SP101 snubby. My problem is years of working with my hands at 73 they are quite painful when firing this cannon. I love the looks, feel and finish of it . I am going to try +Ps in place of the .357 then maybe just .38s but snub nose revolvers are the way to go in especially back up mode. Many an infantryman carried one.
A 158 standard pressure is the way to go if you can find one that expands - even in bare gel. Personally, I carry the Rem 125 HTP'S in .357. They're the same thing as the UMCs with the same velocity rating, but they have considerably better QC, so they cost considerably more. I carry a Smith 649, 22 ounces unloaded. I definitely stay away from 158 in .357! However, I've considered carrying .38 or +p from time to time. Although I'm not sure if the extra hundred feet per second or so in +p is really worth the extra recoil when you're switching loads for that very purpose. Good luck in your search and take care!
One really big advantage to buying the .357 magnum snubby over the .38 only model is that it does give you more options for obtaining ammunition during those times where obtaining ammo can sometimes be a challenge in itself as you can use standard .38spec, .38 +p or .357 magnum ammo. Granted usually it will come at a slight penalty to being a little heavier firearm but is also built to handle more stress. You can shoot as much 38 +p ammo as you want out of a .357 revolver and know you are not stressing the firearm at all.
You're an excellent teacher when it comes to firearms. Slow and clear speaking. I have had this dislike of hammerless revolvers until recently. I guess I preferred to see the hammer and have it available for single action use if desired. Nowadays I'm liking the idea of a hammerless pistol like the 642. I'd like to buy one of the Kimber revolvers and am willing to pay a premium...just not as much as they want. Very nice looking guns with the wood grips. Maybe I'll catch one on sale someday.
I've been watching your older videos. They are both enjoyable and full of good advice. I love 38 snubbies. They are my favorite carry gun. I had an old Colt like you have. It was a 1st gen with a nickel finish that was worn like yours. I picked it up at a gunshow 20 years ago. Got it for $200. I carried it for a good while. But my cousin talked me out of it. I've currently got 2 38 snubs and a 4 inch barrel RIA. One of my snubs is a late model Rossi, when Rossi still made them. It's stainless and honestly, built just like the old Smiths. The other is a Smith 642 stainless Ladysmith. I'm a 220,6 ft guy, but I proudly take my Lady with me when I go out. I put a set of original Smith wood grips on it and carry it in either a pocket holster or a Galco concealable open top hip holster. I go back and forth on carry ammo. Right now I've got Federal 158gr LRN in all 3. I just like that old, heavy weight load.
I wanted a classic Colt Detective Special but ended up with a good used classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 with pinned barrel. The .38 Special caliber is good enough for me. I always enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.
I see the value in all certain kinds of guns for sure, but I admit I am a revolver addict, they are just so simple and effective, and I like the fact that if you need to push the muzzle into "something" in a close up situation, the gun won't go out of battery and still fire.
Good morning Isaac...I just finished a new video where we shoot several revolvers, along with a few semiauto pistols, and it should be posted later today.
Thanks for posting this vid I enjoyed watching. I not really a beginner, I 53 and been shooting revolvers since I was 9, but there is always stuff to pick up from someone's experience. That was a beautiful Ruger. Thanks again!
A little revolver. You pull it out, point, and it goes bang. It's simple, it's powerful, it doesn't get pushed out of the battery. Shoot it from chest or head level, shoot it inside your coat pocket, push it into the chest or belly, the things just go bang. 5-6 rounds aren't enough? Carry a second one!
I once carried one of these with two speedstrips. It was a Chief's Special from S&W. Back when i used to carry guns this was by far my favorite carry piece even though i have what some would consider better weapons (Glock 19, S&W 4013). It's easy to slide this little gun in your hip or pocket but it still has reasonable stopping power from close range. I have a Beretta 950 but i would only trust that tiny pistol with a head shot which is not easy to achieve.
Lucky Gunner has terrific data charts that compare lots of 38 spl ammo being shot through different barrel lengths. Some well known defensive ammo performed well in longer barrels but not in the snubby. However some did perform well in both. Lucky Gunner also has the same charts in 357 and other calibers as well. Excellence source for ammo research. I also own an old Colt Agent and an old Colt Detective, both in air weight. Although they are not designed for +P, I also carry them with +P ammo for self defense, (they make great pocket guns). I own several snubbies in 38 Spl. and I'm surprised how under appreciated that caliber is. Great video as always.
I Went To The Range Last Week, Rented A .38 And Fired 50 Rounds, I Am Impressed With The Power! You Don't Need Anymore Then That! I'm Going To Trade In My .44Mag. Get A .357 And Shoot .38s LOL (I WILL BUY A .357 )(if they ever make them again) (Can't Find Anything In Calif.) Much Lighter Then A Ruger 5 1/2" Barrel SS .44 Mag.
I had two friends, one a roommate 40 years ago that had the Ruger Security Six Bi-Centennial models, each were blued steel. They feature the Statue of Liberty engraved on the handle strap on one side, I forgot what's on the other. Anyway the old roommate liked to hand load and then he'd invite me along about monthly to go target shooting out in the woods. I was in tune with and really liked that gun. I graduated high school in 1976, been to the beautiful Statue of Liberty about 4 times and viewed her about 400 times going to NYC from Jersey. (I've lived in the pro-gun stste of MS for decades now thank God, and believe or not Jersey wasn't anti-gun until the 1980's!). My namesake John Colvin joined and fought with the Continental Army in 1776. So I've a lifelong love for the Spirit of '76. I haven't seen him since then. But the other friend that had one was less than20 years ago and we did a lot of target shooting together for about 8 years and were state contract security for an Army Nat. Guard base for four years - "the best of friends". I told him if he ever went to sell that .Ruger .357 (and I knew he would, he's a gunee)to give me first dibs. Well when I got up some extra cash I asked him if he would want to sell me it. He said he just sold it last month (after having it about 3 years, a near record for him then!). Ticked me off! But I got over it quick. Or did I?!
Well, that is too bad you didn't get that Security Six. I absolutely love mine, which I've owned for 40 years. I just put a Ruger GP-100 on lay-a-way and I should have it out in a month or two and then my son and I will do a video on it. Can't hardly wait 😁
@@mixup98 Hah, in the meantime I was replying to you on Mr Pitman's thread on this of your video comment section. But I'm glad to see you share my admiration of the Ruger Security Six Bi-Centenial production, yeah, major bummer - still! Ha-hah! Yeah, Ruger revolvers are tops. A gun dealer I dealt with for some 2 decades was going out of business years ago. I had my eye on q Vaquero for some time then; especially as I had a Ruger Super Single Six . 22 LR/ Magnum convertible cylinder in high polished stainless steel (a beauty) and still everytime I shoot it, it makes me sick! B cause I can't miss with that gun and I'm just wastin' ammo! Anyhow the dealer had 2 Ruger Vaqueros left, a . 357 and a .44 mag. Truth is I can't stand that metallic supersonic twang sound of a . 357, no matter what ear protection. So I got the .44 mag Vaquero in bright high polished stainless steel as well. It's a beauty too, but a brute of a grave pistol, but I shoot it almost as well as the Super Single-Six. Yeah, back when I made a good living I had a Ruger GP 100 in my sights. I think I was looking for a .41 magnum at the time. Glad I didn't get one cause if I knew how scarce 44 special ammo would come to be I'd opted for that Vaquero in .357, we can only imagine how scarce . 41 magnum is now, right? Good luck with the GP100, get in bright stainless steel - nearly rust proof are my two Ruger wheel guns I know when I pull the trigger that .44 will fire! That's why I keep it along with a .45 1911 in holsters slung over my bedpost every night. God bless ya man! I hope you remember us talking like this on that cold (rainy here and there too, I now recall) Thanksgiving Day some years back! It's a good memory and we all need as many as we can get! Sincerely yours, Jim
@@captainjack8823 The GP-100 is the 4" stainless version, which is exactly what I wanted, but it is bigger and heavier than my Security Six so I will have to find a nice leather holster for it. I once owned a nice Ruger stainless Vaquero in .44 magnum, which I am now kicking myself for selling since Ruger no longer makes a .44 mag Vaquero unless it is a dealer exclusive. I remember that discussion that we had on a cold Thanksgiving Day a few years back, and you're right, having good memories is something we all need. God bless you my friend and it is always good talking with you.
@@mixup98 Thanks for your personal replies. I am so glad you fondly remember our mutually cold rainy Thanksgiving Day talk 🌝. As for leather holsters I've a full Western rig for both of my Ruger single action revolvers. However in the half dozen or so gun stores that I frequent here in East Central, MS leather holsters of any type are apparently defunct. I'm looking for them to easily clip on a belt as the one that you showed as in spring and fall the poisonous snakes here are most active and I like to have a pistol on me with shotshells every other round. I have a Bianci leather one but it's an old black unlined police trainer that's awfully stiff and I don't want to rub the finishes off of any of my guns. I don't care for the form fitted types with closed ends either. Could you recommend a leather works firm that carries a wide range of leather holsters and is trusted to do business on line? I don't do online ordering much having only done so a few times.I prefer to help Americans hold jobs and mom and pop businesses to stay in business. You can't beat good old personal customer service and advice on their product lines. On Rugers, I'm proud and thankful that Mr. Bill Ruger was alive and well and took personal pride in his products, personally oversaw the production methods and quality control while building one of, if not the best customer service, warranties and reputation in the industry. I've never heard a legit complaint about Ruger firearms when he ran the show. May he be at home with Father God and RIP. So I hope that your GP 100 will be "up to snuff" with Mr Ruger's standards. May that God bless you and yours and with miracles the mess of the USA and the world that the coup leader installed on Jan. 20th has made of things in 8 very long months! Online leather holsters sites recommendations would be highly appreciated. If so would it help if I said, "Mixup 98 & Son" sent me - hah Edited: only to add the now pertinent "fall" to "...spring and fall..."
@@mixup98 PS- Yes I've seen from Ruger's website listings these last years that they've discontinued the Vaquero in .44 magnum but still have the .357. I'm sorry you regret letting yours go. Locally I can find more 44:mag ammo than 44 special. I've got more than a few different calibers of firearms and have never been a fan of reloads; however over the course of the last half decade I'm seriously considering doing reloads myself for my 44. in 44 special, not magnum! They're just too hard to get anr too pricey. Again, thanks and God bless, Jim (no reply necessary)
I make it a point in some of my videos that yes, I do pick up my trash and I wish other shooters would do the same. I can't believe how some people are absolute pigs when it comes to the great outdoors.
Thank you for the great tips. Most videos I've seen just show different ammo being shot, which is informative, and your video is a great complimentary video that helps immensely. Thank you again.
I will always be a wheel-gun guy. My version of the Security Six is a DAO Police Service Six in stainless that was NYPD issued. Often referred to as a "lawyer gun", it came around just before the department went auto.
I love these videos. I have a pretty old .357 Magnum snub nose revovler made by S&W. My aunt bought it sometime in the early 80's and then gave it to me. I love that it can shoot .38 Special as well as .357 Magnum rounds.
Nice to see the snubs getting some love. I carry the Ruger lcr in 38spc for off duty carry at times. My summer carry mostly. No, I don't feel under gunned. I carry two 5 star speed loaders with it.
very good video. kept my interest all the way thru. i used to have that exact ruger. wife has it now and won't give it back. she loves it. speed loaders are like mags---you never can have too many. take care.
Enjoyed the intro to snubby Every Day Carry (EDC) revolvers for personal defense. In addition to the holsters you mentioned, an excellent line of LEATHER holsters is available from Simply Rugged Holsters, Prescott, AZ, and an excellent line of KYDEX holsters is available from Cook's Holsters, Bethlehem, GA.
@@djtoman6875 not yet, actually. With a little practice I had the gun under control pretty quickly although not necessarily comfortable. I hand load my ammo now. 122 grain lead and a light load of TiteGroup and it’s a fun gun to shoot. Putting a box of ammo through is easier than you expect.
Makes me want to add a .38 Spl to my meager collection. I've had several over the years but for some reason, they all flew the coop. Last one I carried regularly belonged to the department (a 2.5 inch Model 19). We switched to Glocks and the days of packin' a .38 and a couple of HKS speed loaders came to an end. They do a good job of popping soda jugs and making tin cans jump around.
I WAS AT A LOCAL RANGE ON THE PISTOL SIDE. I SAW A PERSON FIRING A ROCK ISLAND SUBNOSE. HE HAD TO USE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO REMOVE THE SPENT CASES. HE WAS SHOOTING 38 SUPER ROUNDS IN THE PISTOL.
Great video,i would say this is one of your best.You bring not only the weapon but the options of carry via holsters and back up ammo using a speed loader or speed strip which lays flat in your pocket.I honestly believe these types of firearms are fantastic, dependable carry options for both male and female cheers!!
My main ccw for the past 5/6 yrs has been an old S&W mod.37 airweight, and its near perfect for concealment. Its size and light weight make it comfortable whether in a pocket, on my belt, or iwb...and concveals well in a Desantis shoulder rig too.I use my mod.36 all steel gun for most of my range time, and will fire a cylinder or two thru the 37, (just to make sure of function. So many good loads nowadays for these small revolvers, my fav. being Buffulo Bore Wadcutters(light recoil, low flash, but get the job done). Always enjoy your videos sir, and wish good luck for you and yours, MIKE.
An Interventionist I once knew in San Francisco told me that .38s should be considered as a punch gun - that is 4-6 feet body shots gut punch.. He would also cut a cross into the end of the bullets. The first shots in this video are a good example of what he meant.
Love your video! I am a revolver man, too. Old cowboy. My .38 Special is used for everyday carry, but the .357 Magnum is my favorite. Beautiful and very versatile. Do you prefer the round speed loaders over the speed strips?
I own two snubbies, a stainless Charter Pitbull in .45acp (2" barrel) and a nickel plated S&W Chief Special (3" barrel). Both of them are great grab-n-go revolvers for when I don't feel like strapping on my full sized Walther PPQ (.45acp) and both are VERY accurate snubbies.
I recently purchased a S&W model 327 PC pug nose .357 Magnum I love it! On top of that I got a Ruger SP101 spurless in .357 Magnum as well. Revolvers are awesome!!!
In June of 2014 I bought my first snubbie, a Smith and Wesson 442, for summertime carry, intending to go back to my Smith and Wesson M & P Shield 9 mm in the Fall. I still haven't gone back to the semi-auto world. Not that there's anything wrong with the Shield. It's an excellent firearm. But there's just something special about a .38 revolver. (Sorry) Now, six years later, I still have the 442 and a Rock Island Armory m 206, a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite, and my newest acquisition; a Smith and Wesson M & P (pre-model 10). Of course, I won't carry the M & P because it's my Holy Grail of guns, but the others are all carry guns in my rotation.
👍I bought the hidden hammer SW 642 w/ the Crimson Trace laser grip for my wife a few Christmas’s ago & she never wants to carry so it finds it’s way as my back up. Wish it didn’t have the hammer lock but oh well. It’s a great lil .38. Ya just can’t beat a good ol’ SW revolver. I’d like to have the Kimber K6S but they’re nuts right now on pricing. I still absolutely love my blue RUGER 7.5” BlackHawk .44 mag. I like the Underwood ammo best. Thx for the tips! Good video I seemed to have missed. Glad I found it. Happy Holidays & Merry🌲Christmas 🎅folks! Hope everyone has a great one!
Hello Major Payne! I would love to buy a Kimber K6S but you're right, they are way overpriced right now. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!
I like to shoot Federal HST +P Micro. They're a 130 grain hollowpoint set deep inside the casing and they group very similar to wadcutters which is what I like to shoot for practice to save money. This setup works really good out of snubnose revolvers.
Another awesome video.I do feel the pain of mistakenly buying 38 S&W ammo.I have 3 full 50 boxes I bought by mistake because I was in a hurry.Live and learn.
Subscribed about 7 months ago. Reminds me of your video "You carry a 2-inch snubnose for Defense, are you crazy". Both excellent educational videos! Appreciate the time you put into making these!
I always shunned the 38 snubbie as weak and ineffective. I was wrong. Now I have 3 of them and it's one of the pistolas I carry most often. Nice vid. Thumbs up.
Awesome....I love hearing from my viewers and what they carry most often. Thanks for watching our video and have a great week, Jason.
I carried a revolver for the first 20 years of my career & it saved me more than once. Anyone who says the .38 is sub par (I do realize you’re not saying this) will get an argument from me.
Good luck finding something that expands - even in bare gel....
@@brianblackburn-author7531 No need. Carry a snub-nose with wad cutter ammo. It punches cavities similar to expanded hollow points. This is the old school carry ammo for snub nose.
Thank you. I carry a smith & Wesson 38. 6 shit. I love it. It is so accurate.
This guy is not a joke, I don't miss any of his videos, his son is a good shooter too.
Thank you Oscar...we appreciate the compliments.
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Truth on that 1. Mixup is the REAL REAL DEAL!!!
I like this guy because he has zero UA-cam hyperkineticism. Just plain normal talk.
Snubs are the best. They'll work even when you're in a hand-to-hand struggle. Carry a backup on the left so you can draw even if dude is grabbing one of your arms.
Fairly new shooter here, I must say I really like your lessons, they have helped me immensely, thank you.
You're welcome James and please feel free to offer suggestions or recommendations for future videos. I can't make any promises but I'll see what I can do.
I bought a little Colt Detective Special from a pawn shop too. It was made in 1951, which happens to be the same year I was made! That gun isn't going anywhere until I check out! Thanks.
You are very welcome Lloyd and thank you for watching my video.
I just bought a Taurus 38 snub nose six shot. Great little pistol.
Well the last time we spoke I was telling you I bought a RIA M206 based on your video. I got the pistol a week ago and shot 2 boxes of Remington UMC 158 GR LRNs at 755 FPS with a muzzle energy of 200 foot pounds. You were 100% right about this little pistola. Accurate, reliable and easy to control. Got a Winthorp skeleton holster off EBay for $16.99 delivered. There is an outfit selling 38/357 6 round speed strips 4 for $12 so picked up some of those and a couple HKS speedloaders for Colt Detective. I feel like you can't go wrong with this affordable set up. I appreciate you continuing to share your love of .38 Special snubbies and the sound advise you offer. Honestly I do not feel undergunned just carrying standard velocity old fashioned LRN loads such as the police carried for almost 80 years. I appreciate the low-low flash, report and kick they generate and the fact that they self align into the cylinder when using speedloaders. I am very slight built and have some trouble with follow up shots with +P & magnums. Great video as always, keep em coming. God bless
I used to carry 158gr. LRNs until I read Jim Cirillo's book Guns,Bullets, and Gunfights. If you have trouble with recoil like I do , you may want to consider wadcutters.
@@mtc4him201 Good advice. I used to load 148 GR HBWC backwards that moved about 800 FPS ... That hollow point is the biggest I ever saw. For speedloading you are out of luck with LWC but to start with they are very low recoil. I understand back in the day they called em dum-dum bullets and they had a rep for causing very nasty wounds. God bless
,,,I've got to try that RIA M206.
@@anthonygalliart1789 I do carry hollowpoints in my speedloader, currently some German made ammo I've never heard of and I already tossed the empty box. Stuff was dirty as .22 ammo. Lol
@@mtc4him201 Sounds like that jerry ammo speaks fowl language :-)
I carry a 642 and I think you omitted the feature that caused me to choose the 642 above all others. The enclosed hammer allows you to fire from inside a coat pocket without fear of snagging a firing pin.
Former cop, undercover drug narc....I carried back then a 38 Charter Arms 2 inch...loved it, never any problems. Now retired, I carry a new Charter Arms Snubbie....great guns! Love the videos...keep up the good work.
I will and thanks for watching my videos Frank.....and I thank you for your service.
@@mixup98 If you ever get to nw FL., Aka: Paradise, drop by for some range time! Frank
@@frankmartin1344 I will....thank you.
Charter Arms is an interesting brand: underrated and relatively unknown, but infamous and tough as nails
My EDC is a Charter Arms Police Undercover. It's heavier than those "lightweight" revolvers (12 to 16oz) but lighter than a 3" revolver, such as a GP100 or SP101. Great gun!
In the 80s my department requested that you qualify with any off duty gun. Since the issue was the model 10 my model 36 was the perfect off duy and backup gun. We qualified up to 25 yards and quite frankly the model 36 is very accurate. I now use a Taurus 605 with full .357 mag critical defense loads and the gun is also a pleasure to shoot with the rubber grips. You can call me a Fudd but I still believe these revolvers are relevant today for CCW. Thanks for the video.
You are very welcome Mitchell and thank you for your service Brother.
@@mixup98 thank you too
Mitchell Cohen One department I worked for allowed officers to carry whatever they could qualify with (on the 50-yard FBI course). I had a notion that I wanted to carry my Ruger Super Redhawk, so I shot (and passed) the qualification course with 48 rounds of full-house 240 grain magnum loads. That was a punishing experience - one best not repeated, I think. I did carry that Ruger for a while, but then went back to a .357 revolver. Qualification ammo for the latter was a 158 grain lead SWC - much easier on the web of the thumb!
Cool and informative video.
I am a year younger than your Colt (NICE gun, by the way) and while I carried semi-autos on duty when doing my thing back in the day, I carried revolvers quite often as backups or off-duty pieces. I recently replaced my pocket .380 with a new S&W 442 and have greatly enjoyed it.
My .38 snub is my hiking/camp gun. I carry 3 shotshells and 2 hollow points in it. Great tool and easy to have on me all the time.
Hiking/camping is the same reason I got mine.
I inherited my father's Detective Special plus the Bianchi pancake
holster he used when he was on the force, nice little gun.
Used my agency issued Detective Special in a 1974 gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects.
I inherited my Dad's early 1940s colt detective 38spl snub nose.it was my Grandfather's issued. when he was a Detective and later Capt. with the Paducah KY police department in the 40s-50s.it had the holster and spare 6rd ammo loop for the belt. Got the short leather sap that was standard issue for plain clothes detective.plus his detective and Capt badge, name clip with his Capt rank plus his Capt bars. Donated his very well worn detective badge and his Capt bars.to the Paducah police dept.
The pistol was never shot in a line of duty station that I know of.and still has probably less than 500rds(he only shot it to qualify and my dad only took me out to shoot it a few times when I was younger.i personally have only put a box through it) through it.you can tell by the trigger and how tight everything is on it.got the 1836 high ride pancake holster.super comfortable to wear.i wear a similar style holster when I carry my old ksp s&w 357 4 inch pretty comfortably.so i almost forget Im wearing the 38spl.
That Colt is my fav of what you showed here. There is something so charming about older guns that have been well used but still provide relaible protection. It takes a fine machine for it to do it's job for 60 consecutive years.
That old colt agent looks like something Joe Friday used to carry. Very cool.
Joe Friday was one odd duck... Never licked an envelope for fear it was laced with drugs.. many quarks.... Love the show, but not many cops like him out there today.
Another great video! I am a wheel gun man also. I brought my mom a Colt Gen 4 Detective Special for her CCW in 2000. I got it when she passed in 2016. I used it for CCW as well as my wifes Home Defense gun to this day. No regrets and we love it! I also still have my 1985 Colt Python and 2001 S&W Classic 629-4. Thanks again my friend!
Love the snubbie guns, especially the S&W M10-5. But my 66-2 is by far my favorite.
My dad's old Model 36 Chief's Special is now my primary carry...
Great choice chim....stay safe and thanks for watching my video.
im in England, and when has a kid we watched american cop shows on tv, the detectives always pulled out the SNUB NOSED 38.
.38 special is the best round ever developed . Classic , dependable, anyone can shoot it. powerful !
I carry a 642 myself and I shoot it real well myself. Proper grip and understanding of this handgun is key to accurate hits with it.
I carried my alloy framed Colt Agent for many years (still do sometimes). Great pistol!
The Agent's claim to fame when I bought mine around '79 was that it was the first alloy .38 rated for +P. Parkerized finish.
Mine also has the full under barrel lug, I prefer that look.
On its 3rd Bianci black widow holster. Uses Colt Python speedloaders.
Got a lot of rounds through it.
Point and click. 🤠
They say seeing is believing, well so is hearing. Hearing the difference in sound between the .38, .38+P and the .357 really put things into perspective. Thanks for a good video. Oh! Tell Spok I said hello.
I told Spock that you said hello and he replied "live long and shoot straight" 👍👽
@@mixup98Now that's funny, even Spock laughed. (Don't tell him I misspelled his name)
You had me at snubnose. The first handgun I fired 35 years ago was a friend's 6" Ruger Security Six, which led me to buy the 2 3/4" version of your Ruger in the mid-90's. People talk about "the one gun I'd never sell" - for me, it'd be that short-barreled Ruger. Keep those snubby videos coming!
I'll never sell my Ruger either and someday it will belong to my son. I would love to get my hands on a 2 3/4" Security Six someday and make a video with it.
@@mixup98 I picked up a 2-3/4" Speed Six, 38+p (NYPD gun) a couple of years ago for under 300! Love that pistol. but it is heavy to carry daily. Great trail and hunting companion, though
If I lived closer I'd be pleased to lend that plus my snub nose S&W models 12 and 15 for your next excellent snubby video. Keep them coming!
Always nice to see snub revolver comparisons. Well done and interesting. My fav snubby is my S&W 36. New in 1966 with hand checkered walnut grips, Case hardened hammer and trigger, pinned barrel and firing pin in hammer. Still locks up tight and bluing is still deep and mirror-like. Thanks for posting this video.
They certainly don't make them like that today. I would love to find an older Model 36 with the pinned barrel. My friend has one and I have reviewed it several times but he refuses to sell it to me and I don't blame him.
The revolver still has its place after all those decades.
Over 130 years 👍
A snub nose caught my eye a few years back watched to many old gangster movies lol. I love carrying mine small and compact perfect for EDC also my first & only carry firearm nothing beats the reliability of a revolver. A firearm you need to defiantly practice with since the 2inch barrel is challenging at first but its a rewarding once you get the hang of it.
That Colt Agent is timelessly cool. I like the 6 rd cylinder too.
Great video. I just bought my first S&W 642 thank you for answering my ammo questions and explaining clearly the difference between .38 Special and .38 Special +P.
Bought a S&W 642 last summer for my wife. Liked it so much I got one for myself and now carry most of the time instead for my LCP. Hornady critical defense ftx .38 special 110 grain plus p work excellent have excellent results on ballistic gel tests.
A wise choice. Little pocket autos are not known for their reliability. Even if your's hasn't had issues yet it's only a matter of time. The distances you are going to shoot its not good to get a jam at the critical moment.
@@taasch2505 I totally agree. The 642 is now my mine pocket carry.
Always a pleasure going back and rewatching your vids. Happy New Year and many more.
I've had many, many snubs over the years. 22,38 and 357. They make a great carry gun! I've currently got an old HR 22 snub, a stainless Rossi 38 and a 642 SW Lady Smith that I just picked up new a few days ago. I went to get a 642-but found this Lady Smith for only $30 more. Rosewood grips and a factory action job included. I'm a 240 lb guy, but I'll gladly carry this beautiful revolver. I had a brand New Black Hawk cloth pocket holster on hand already. She carries just great in it. 6rounds in a Bianchi speed strip go in my other pocket. She goes in my pocket when I get dressed in the morning and stays there until bed time. It's a gun you can always have on you. I've been enjoying taking my Lady for walks and out shopping and just doing chores around the house. I've got 5 Plus P 125 gr HP's in her cylinder. I'm getting older and my Glock model 23-40 caliber is starting to get heavier and heavier.And she is much more concealable and lighter than my all steel Rossi 38. You just can't go wrong with a good 38 snubby in my opinion. Especially an airweight 38 Smith and Wesson.
I have an old late 60's Colt Agent that looked brand new when I got it. It's beautiful and very cool. I carry it more than any other snubby. From carrying IWB and having lotion on me all the time from really dry skin, it's made some of the bluing {I know it's not actually blued since it's aluminum, but I don't know any better way to describe it} on the back strap come off up to the top of it and a tiny spot on the right side {opposite the side plate} from touching my skin. Still looks incredible though and it's not readily noticeable. Love that gun.
Beginners Guide? A great video for all skill levels. I've carried 38 spc. forever- it just makes more sense. Keep up the good work!
I will....thanks Bruce.
I was trying out different types of handguns at a "First Timer" event in a local range and a revolver felt just right over a 9mm.
There is certainly something special about handling and shooting a revolver and now you know why us old timers love them. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video.
I love my taurus 38. Never had a misfire and it shoots straight every time. Effortless to clean and maintain too. Cant go wrong with a snubby
that's my same kydex holster and speed loaders!! I got it 7 years ago?I love my .38 SPL I shot one with my grandfather hundreds of times so I fell in love with them.
This channel was on my recommended,checked it out and subbed before the video was even over.He's like the cool uncle with a vast knowledge of firearms.Deserves waay more subs.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the great compliment Marc.
I just bought the same exact s&w 38 sp+p snub for my first ever firearm; i'm genuinely impressed by your aim
Thanks Tall Kid. Practice makes perfect and it takes a lot of practice to accurately shoot a snubbie. Practice and dry fire every chance you get.
Hi just purchased my first 38 revolver and have never fired a revolver my first purchase was a Beretta 380 with 14 in the clip One in the Chamber wonderful little Gun had it for 20 years just got a wild notion to get this revolver how much difference is there going to be between the two...my 380 hardly had any
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I aquired a Ruger security six from a friends wife after passing. What a fantastic revolver,,shoots extremely well.
Great video! I was trained as a civilian with a 4 inch S&W #66. When I went to work as a federal contract security officer, I carried a newer version Taurus 38 w/+p ammo. I don't want the mechanical complexity of a semi auto.
Hello Richard. I was also a federal contracted security officer at a nuclear testing site in Nevada and we started off by carrying the S&W Model 10 and then we upgraded to the S&W Model 681.
After owning a semi-auto for a few months it's easy for me to realize the benefits of revolvers. These things are finicky messes; problems feeding certain ammo and they don't like my reloads so far even after trying a zillion different crimps to get the darn thing to go into battery all the way,.
I had the excellent SP101 snubby. My problem is years of working with my hands at 73 they are quite painful when firing this cannon. I love the looks, feel and finish of it . I am going to try +Ps in place of the .357 then maybe just .38s but snub nose revolvers are the way to go in especially back up mode. Many an infantryman carried one.
A 158 standard pressure is the way to go if you can find one that expands - even in bare gel. Personally, I carry the Rem 125 HTP'S in .357. They're the same thing as the UMCs with the same velocity rating, but they have considerably better QC, so they cost considerably more. I carry a Smith 649, 22 ounces unloaded. I definitely stay away from 158 in .357! However, I've considered carrying .38 or +p from time to time. Although I'm not sure if the extra hundred feet per second or so in +p is really worth the extra recoil when you're switching loads for that very purpose. Good luck in your search and take care!
One really big advantage to buying the .357 magnum snubby over the .38 only model is that it does give you more options for obtaining ammunition during those times where obtaining ammo can sometimes be a challenge in itself as you can use standard .38spec, .38 +p or .357 magnum ammo.
Granted usually it will come at a slight penalty to being a little heavier firearm but is also built to handle more stress.
You can shoot as much 38 +p ammo as you want out of a .357 revolver and know you are not stressing the firearm at all.
Excellent point, Bill! Thanks for the great comment and I appreciate you watching my video.
You're an excellent teacher when it comes to firearms. Slow and clear speaking. I have had this dislike of hammerless revolvers until recently. I guess I preferred to see the hammer and have it available for single action use if desired. Nowadays I'm liking the idea of a hammerless pistol like the 642. I'd like to buy one of the Kimber revolvers and am willing to pay a premium...just not as much as they want. Very nice looking guns with the wood grips. Maybe I'll catch one on sale someday.
1966 colt 38 the best snub nose around!!! Love your show!!
I've been watching your older videos. They are both enjoyable and full of good advice. I love 38 snubbies. They are my favorite carry gun. I had an old Colt like you have. It was a 1st gen with a nickel finish that was worn like yours. I picked it up at a gunshow 20 years ago. Got it for $200. I carried it for a good while. But my cousin talked me out of it. I've currently got 2 38 snubs and a 4 inch barrel RIA. One of my snubs is a late model Rossi, when Rossi still made them. It's stainless and honestly, built just like the old Smiths. The other is a Smith 642 stainless Ladysmith. I'm a 220,6 ft guy, but I proudly take my Lady with me when I go out. I put a set of original Smith wood grips on it and carry it in either a pocket holster or a Galco concealable open top hip holster. I go back and forth on carry ammo. Right now I've got Federal 158gr LRN in all 3. I just like that old, heavy weight load.
Great video. I found a Colt Detective Special (made in 1979) for sale about a year ago. Love that gun. So fun to shoot.
I wanted a classic Colt Detective Special but ended up with a good used classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 with pinned barrel. The .38 Special caliber is good enough for me. I always enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.
Nice! I got a s&w model 60 as well. I don’t mean to flex but mines a no dash😎
Alex R. Cordero Jr. Good you have a Model 60, too. One of the most reliable carry gun. Enjoy shooting it.
I had the S&W with 32 magnum ! Excelent revolver !
0:18 - He's a time traveler sent to bring us his wisdom on snubies
I see the value in all certain kinds of guns for sure, but I admit I am a revolver addict, they are just so simple and effective, and I like the fact that if you need to push the muzzle into "something" in a close up situation, the gun won't go out of battery and still fire.
Good morning Isaac...I just finished a new video where we shoot several revolvers, along with a few semiauto pistols, and it should be posted later today.
@@mixup98 I look forward to it!
I was just out shooting my original Charter Arms Undercover yesterday! Love your videos brother!
Thanks for posting this vid I enjoyed watching. I not really a beginner, I 53 and been shooting revolvers since I was 9, but there is always stuff to pick up from someone's experience. That was a beautiful Ruger. Thanks again!
You are very welcome D and I thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video.
Something about these is just so simplistic and reasonable. Worth owning for sure
A little revolver. You pull it out, point, and it goes bang. It's simple, it's powerful, it doesn't get pushed out of the battery. Shoot it from chest or head level, shoot it inside your coat pocket, push it into the chest or belly, the things just go bang. 5-6 rounds aren't enough? Carry a second one!
I once carried one of these with two speedstrips. It was a Chief's Special from S&W. Back when i used to carry guns this was by far my favorite carry piece even though i have what some would consider better weapons (Glock 19, S&W 4013). It's easy to slide this little gun in your hip or pocket but it still has reasonable stopping power from close range. I have a Beretta 950 but i would only trust that tiny pistol with a head shot which is not easy to achieve.
Lucky Gunner has terrific data charts that compare lots of 38 spl ammo being shot through different barrel lengths. Some well known defensive ammo performed well in longer barrels but not in the snubby. However some did perform well in both. Lucky Gunner also has the same charts in 357 and other calibers as well. Excellence source for ammo research. I also own an old Colt Agent and an old Colt Detective, both in air weight. Although they are not designed for +P, I also carry them with +P ammo for self defense, (they make great pocket guns). I own several snubbies in 38 Spl. and I'm surprised how under appreciated that caliber is. Great video as always.
I have three snub nose 38's, two snub nose 22's and five Mossberg shotguns. I share your love of these firearms. Thanks for the great videos!!
Sounds like my kind of gun collection, Cliff. You probably know I love snub nose revolvers and Mossberg shotguns. Great minds think alike 👍😁
I Went To The Range Last Week, Rented A .38 And Fired 50 Rounds, I Am Impressed With The Power! You Don't Need Anymore Then That!
I'm Going To Trade In My .44Mag. Get A .357 And Shoot .38s LOL (I WILL BUY A .357 )(if they ever make them again) (Can't Find Anything In Calif.) Much Lighter Then A Ruger 5 1/2" Barrel SS .44 Mag.
I had two friends, one a roommate 40 years ago that had the Ruger Security Six Bi-Centennial models, each were blued steel. They feature the Statue of Liberty engraved on the handle strap on one side, I forgot what's on the other.
Anyway the old roommate liked to hand load and then he'd invite me along about monthly to go target shooting out in the woods. I was in tune with and really liked that gun. I graduated high school in 1976, been to the beautiful Statue of Liberty about 4 times and viewed her about 400 times going to NYC from Jersey. (I've lived in the pro-gun stste of MS for decades now thank God, and believe or not Jersey wasn't anti-gun until the 1980's!). My namesake John Colvin joined and fought with the Continental Army in 1776. So I've a lifelong love for the Spirit of '76.
I haven't seen him since then. But the other friend that had one was less than20 years ago and we did a lot of target shooting together for about 8 years and were state contract security for an Army Nat. Guard base for four years - "the best of friends". I told him if he ever went to sell that .Ruger .357 (and I knew he would, he's a gunee)to give me first dibs.
Well when I got up some extra cash I asked him if he would want to sell me it. He said he just sold it last month (after having it about 3 years, a near record for him then!).
Ticked me off! But I got over it quick. Or did I?!
Well, that is too bad you didn't get that Security Six. I absolutely love mine, which I've owned for 40 years. I just put a Ruger GP-100 on lay-a-way and I should have it out in a month or two and then my son and I will do a video on it. Can't hardly wait 😁
@@mixup98 Hah, in the meantime I was replying to you on Mr Pitman's thread on this of your video comment section.
But I'm glad to see you share my admiration of the Ruger Security Six Bi-Centenial production, yeah, major bummer - still! Ha-hah!
Yeah, Ruger revolvers are tops. A gun dealer I dealt with for some 2 decades was going out of business years ago. I had my eye on q Vaquero for some time then; especially as I had a Ruger Super Single Six . 22 LR/ Magnum convertible cylinder in high polished stainless steel (a beauty) and still everytime I shoot it, it makes me sick! B cause I can't miss with that gun and I'm just wastin' ammo!
Anyhow the dealer had 2 Ruger Vaqueros left, a . 357 and a .44 mag. Truth is I can't stand that metallic supersonic twang sound of a . 357, no matter what ear protection.
So I got the .44 mag Vaquero in bright high polished stainless steel as well. It's a beauty too, but a brute of a grave pistol, but I shoot it almost as well as the Super Single-Six.
Yeah, back when I made a good living I had a Ruger GP 100 in my sights. I think I was looking for a .41 magnum at the time. Glad I didn't get one cause if I knew how scarce 44 special ammo would come to be I'd opted for that Vaquero in .357, we can only imagine how scarce . 41 magnum is now, right?
Good luck with the GP100, get in bright stainless steel - nearly rust proof are my two Ruger wheel guns
I know when I pull the trigger that .44 will fire! That's why I keep it along with a .45 1911 in holsters slung over my bedpost every night.
God bless ya man! I hope you remember us talking like this on that cold (rainy here and there too, I now recall) Thanksgiving Day some years back!
It's a good memory and we all need as many as we can get!
Sincerely yours,
Jim
@@captainjack8823 The GP-100 is the 4" stainless version, which is exactly what I wanted, but it is bigger and heavier than my Security Six so I will have to find a nice leather holster for it. I once owned a nice Ruger stainless Vaquero in .44 magnum, which I am now kicking myself for selling since Ruger no longer makes a .44 mag Vaquero unless it is a dealer exclusive. I remember that discussion that we had on a cold Thanksgiving Day a few years back, and you're right, having good memories is something we all need. God bless you my friend and it is always good talking with you.
@@mixup98 Thanks for your personal replies. I am so glad you fondly remember our mutually cold rainy Thanksgiving Day talk 🌝.
As for leather holsters I've a full Western rig for both of my Ruger single action revolvers. However in the half dozen or so gun stores that I frequent here in East Central, MS leather holsters of any type are apparently defunct. I'm looking for them to easily clip on a belt as the one that you showed as in spring and fall the poisonous snakes here are most active and I like to have a pistol on me with shotshells every other round. I have a Bianci leather one but it's an old black unlined police trainer that's awfully stiff and I don't want to rub the finishes off of any of my guns. I don't care for the form fitted types with closed ends either. Could you recommend a leather works firm that carries a wide range of leather holsters and is trusted to do business on line? I don't do online ordering much having only done so a few times.I prefer to help Americans hold jobs and mom and pop businesses to stay in business. You can't beat good old personal customer service and advice on their product lines.
On Rugers, I'm proud and thankful that Mr. Bill Ruger was alive and well and took personal pride in his products, personally oversaw the production methods and quality control while building one of, if not the best customer service, warranties and reputation in the industry. I've never heard a legit complaint about Ruger firearms when he ran the show. May he be at home with Father God and RIP.
So I hope that your GP 100 will be "up to snuff" with Mr Ruger's standards.
May that God bless you and yours and with miracles the mess of the USA and the world that the coup leader installed on Jan. 20th has made of things in 8 very long months!
Online leather holsters sites recommendations would be highly appreciated. If so would it help if I said, "Mixup 98 & Son" sent me - hah
Edited: only to add the now pertinent "fall" to "...spring and fall..."
@@mixup98 PS- Yes I've seen from Ruger's website listings these last years that they've discontinued the Vaquero in .44 magnum but still have the .357. I'm sorry you regret letting yours go. Locally I can find more 44:mag ammo than 44 special. I've got more than a few different calibers of firearms and have never been a fan of reloads; however over the course of the last half decade I'm seriously considering doing reloads myself for my 44. in 44 special, not magnum! They're just too hard to get anr too pricey.
Again, thanks and God bless, Jim (no reply necessary)
"Yes, I will pick up my trash when I'm done!"
Good man! One thing I really hate is going out in the wilderness and having garbage everywhere!
I make it a point in some of my videos that yes, I do pick up my trash and I wish other shooters would do the same. I can't believe how some people are absolute pigs when it comes to the great outdoors.
Thank you for the great tips. Most videos I've seen just show different ammo being shot, which is informative, and your video is a great complimentary video that helps immensely. Thank you again.
I will always be a wheel-gun guy. My version of the Security Six is a DAO Police Service Six in stainless that was NYPD issued. Often referred to as a "lawyer gun", it came around just before the department went auto.
I definitely like that ruger stainless steel security six .357 magnum the most of any of the revolvers
I love my Security Six and I'm hoping to get it out this weekend and shoot it.
Love the Star Trek effects. That Ruger security 6 is a gem.
Thank you James!
I love these videos. I have a pretty old .357 Magnum snub nose revovler made by S&W. My aunt bought it sometime in the early 80's and then gave it to me. I love that it can shoot .38 Special as well as .357 Magnum rounds.
Very informative, I need all the information I can get as a beginner.
Glad I could help you Gary and thank you for watching my video.
Nice to see the snubs getting some love. I carry the Ruger lcr in 38spc for off duty carry at times. My summer carry mostly. No, I don't feel under gunned. I carry two 5 star speed loaders with it.
Great over-view of ..38 Spec.357 Mag. Like John B said. kept my interest through out..
You can fire colt38 short in a smith
Security six my first hand gun back in 1978 160.00 . Still have it . Still love it.
I had to pay full retail for mine which was $260 at the time.
Bought mine (service six) back in 1982, for $180.00. Not stainless steel though. Still my favorite.
very good video. kept my interest all the way thru. i used to have that exact ruger. wife has it now and won't give it back. she loves it. speed loaders are like mags---you never can have too many. take care.
Enjoyed the intro to snubby Every Day Carry (EDC) revolvers for personal defense. In addition to the holsters you mentioned, an excellent line of LEATHER holsters is available from Simply Rugged Holsters, Prescott, AZ, and an excellent line of KYDEX holsters is available from Cook's Holsters, Bethlehem, GA.
Hello Noah and thanks for the suggestions. I'm sure my viewers will appreciate them.
I just bought a 642 and shot it for the first time today. I definitely need the full-size grip to help control recoil. That gun carries a big punch.
Did you replace the grip yet? A Pachmayr grip will give you a better hold and take a lot of the sting out of shooting that 442.
@@djtoman6875 not yet, actually. With a little practice I had the gun under control pretty quickly although not necessarily comfortable. I hand load my ammo now. 122 grain lead and a light load of TiteGroup and it’s a fun gun to shoot. Putting a box of ammo through is easier than you expect.
Makes me want to add a .38 Spl to my meager collection. I've had several over the years but for some reason, they all flew the coop. Last one I carried regularly belonged to the department (a 2.5 inch Model 19). We switched to Glocks and the days of packin' a .38 and a couple of HKS speed loaders came to an end. They do a good job of popping soda jugs and making tin cans jump around.
I carried a S&W Model 681 .357 magnum until we switched to the Sig Sauer P226 in the late 1980s. Heck, everyone should have a least one .38 snubbie.
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pew pew..pow pow..bam! bam!..love the sound differences
there is nothing like a sleek and polished revolver and a old revolver with some wear
I WAS AT A LOCAL RANGE ON THE PISTOL SIDE. I SAW A PERSON FIRING A ROCK ISLAND SUBNOSE. HE HAD TO USE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO REMOVE THE SPENT CASES. HE WAS SHOOTING 38 SUPER ROUNDS IN THE PISTOL.
WOW! I'm surprised the revolver didn't blow up in his face.
Great video,i would say this is one of your best.You bring not only the weapon but the options of carry via holsters and back up ammo using a speed loader or speed strip which lays flat in your pocket.I honestly believe these types of firearms are fantastic, dependable carry options for both male and female cheers!!
Thank you Robert and greetings from Nevada. I had fun making this video and I thank you for watching it and leaving the great feedback.
Hey Mix love this old video I re watch often. Hope your doing well
My main ccw for the past 5/6 yrs has been an old S&W mod.37 airweight, and its near perfect for concealment. Its size and light weight make it comfortable whether in a pocket, on my belt, or iwb...and concveals well in a Desantis shoulder rig too.I use my mod.36 all steel gun for most of my range time, and will fire a cylinder or two thru the 37, (just to make sure of function. So many good loads nowadays for these small revolvers, my fav. being Buffulo Bore Wadcutters(light recoil, low flash, but get the job done). Always enjoy your videos sir, and wish good luck for you and yours, MIKE.
An Interventionist I once knew in San Francisco told me that .38s should be considered as a punch gun - that is 4-6 feet body shots gut punch.. He would also cut a cross into the end of the bullets. The first shots in this video are a good example of what he meant.
Very comprehensive video on revolvers and their ammo selection in standard 38, 38 plus P, and 357 magnum. Informative indeed!
Thank you Dinodan...
Love your video! I am a revolver man, too. Old cowboy. My .38 Special is used for everyday carry, but the .357 Magnum is my favorite. Beautiful and very versatile. Do you prefer the round speed loaders over the speed strips?
New shooter here and owner of a 642. Thanks for your practical presentation.
You are very welcome oldnavcat and thank you for being a two year subscriber to my channel.
Super review. Going back to a revolver. Arthritic hands at 76 yrs. Thank you for the info. I have subbed to your channel
Awesome! Thanks for the sub. A revolver will definitely serve you well. Stay safe my friend.
I own two snubbies, a stainless Charter Pitbull in .45acp (2" barrel) and a nickel plated S&W Chief Special (3" barrel). Both of them are great grab-n-go revolvers for when I don't feel like strapping on my full sized Walther PPQ (.45acp) and both are VERY accurate snubbies.
I recently purchased a S&W model 327 PC pug nose .357 Magnum I love it! On top of that I got a Ruger SP101 spurless in .357 Magnum as well. Revolvers are awesome!!!
In June of 2014 I bought my first snubbie, a Smith and Wesson 442, for summertime carry, intending to go back to my Smith and Wesson M & P Shield 9 mm in the Fall. I still haven't gone back to the semi-auto world. Not that there's anything wrong with the Shield. It's an excellent firearm. But there's just something special about a .38 revolver. (Sorry) Now, six years later, I still have the 442 and a Rock Island Armory m 206, a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite, and my newest acquisition; a Smith and Wesson M & P (pre-model 10). Of course, I won't carry the M & P because it's my Holy Grail of guns, but the others are all carry guns in my rotation.
I own a S&W 642-2 Airweight and I love it. SO easy to carry !
👍I bought the hidden hammer SW 642 w/ the Crimson Trace laser grip for my wife a few Christmas’s ago & she never wants to carry so it finds it’s way as my back up. Wish it didn’t have the hammer lock but oh well. It’s a great lil .38. Ya just can’t beat a good ol’ SW revolver.
I’d like to have the Kimber K6S but they’re nuts right now on pricing. I still absolutely love my blue RUGER 7.5” BlackHawk .44 mag. I like the Underwood ammo best. Thx for the tips!
Good video I seemed to have missed. Glad I found it. Happy Holidays & Merry🌲Christmas 🎅folks! Hope everyone has a great one!
Hello Major Payne! I would love to buy a Kimber K6S but you're right, they are way overpriced right now. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Thanks for a great Revolver episode. THe fact that most of these are Roscoes is even better!
Second time I've watched this one. I always love your snubbie revolver videos.
Awesome! Thank you.
I like to shoot Federal HST +P Micro. They're a 130 grain hollowpoint set deep inside the casing and they group very similar to wadcutters which is what I like to shoot for practice to save money. This setup works really good out of snubnose revolvers.
I have a Taurus 85S 5 shots 2 inches barrel, here in Brazil I use it 24 hours for defense, and two jet loaders, I also have a Taurus 638 pistol.
Another awesome video.I do feel the pain of mistakenly buying 38 S&W ammo.I have 3 full 50 boxes I bought by mistake because I was in a hurry.Live and learn.
Accuracy gun store east Las Vegas is a great gun shop been there plenty of times highly recommend spot to go to
Yes indeed!
I once had a .38 S&W caliber Smith and Wesson 6-inch revolver that was a nice shooter and fully adequate for home defense.
The wife & I just bought matching .38 Spcl. S&W M&P Bodyguard's with the Crimson Trace laser! They're pretty bad-azz for sure!
Subscribed about 7 months ago. Reminds me of your video "You carry a 2-inch snubnose for Defense, are you crazy". Both excellent educational videos! Appreciate the time you put into making these!
Hello George....I appreciate the feedback on my videos and I thank you for the sub. Be safe my friend.