In 1974 I was involved in a gunfight w/armed robbery suspects while armed w/my issued Colt Detective Special, about the same size & weight as the S&W Chief Special & I owe my life to that little gun. They’ll do the job but you will have to spend time on the range to become proficient.
Before I went to Viet Nan in 1968, I practiced with both hands, rifle and pistol,M-16 and .45, just in case I was injured. I still practice, and am proficient with both hands. 5 shots in 5 seconds 25 ft, in the space of a human heart. Always practice with left and right hands. 28 Aug 2021.
I couldn't agree more - practice with both hands. Thank you for watching my video and I also thank you for your service (I turned 12 years old in 1968).
Why would anyone think it's crazy to use a snubnose revolver for self-defense? For 70+ years the .38 Special (in various barrel lengths) was used by beat cops, undercover cops, and federal agents. Many civilians carry snub nose 38's to this day and they have saved just as many lives as any other handgun.
I've carried a snub nosed S&W .38 for 35 years --- I love it when people tell me those aren't accurate, the look on their face when they see me shoot it is priceless...
Back in the day ,a military issue 1911.45 loaded with fmj rounds was the main carry for front line infantry officers and NCOs, Besides my .45, I carried a .32 caliber snub nose (non government issue) as my personal back up piece. in a close quarter fire fight we were trained to use our fire arm always with our strong hand. The other hand either held a grenade, or a sharpened entrenching tool for close up work. When I emptied my .45 (no time to re mag.), the .32 came out and did its dirty work. But never did it perform with one shot, one kill.Just about every bullet had to be used to take down an enemy soldier at 10 ft. or less. But at least it saved my life on more than one occasion. After the war, I never fired a fire arm again. Just like to look though.
+Samuel Caldwell A vintage, but quite reliable Detective Special that my father (who was not in law enforcement) owned. he gave to me prior to my going to Southeast Asia. A "safe return" gesture from the old man.
I inherited my Dad's old model 15 (combat masterpiece) snub-nose .38. I always thought that you'd have to be lucky to hit the broad side of a barn with one of these things. I thought they were "city guns" for close range only, but boy was I wrong. The first time a fired it I was in the back yard and the only thing in my way was the garden hose laying on the ground. So, thinking that this gun was inaccurate.....I aimed for the water hose. Guess what? I nailed it on the first shot! My wife is still mad at me over that one. Long story short, with the right ammunition, these guns are very accurate. I shoot a 6" group at 45 feet and hit the paper 9 out of 10 shots at 100 feet! Smith and Wesson sure make some very nice revolvers. Thanks for the video.
+Pilgrim777 Yes they do I have 2 one is an airweight .38 snubbie the other a 4" .41 Magnum I certainly do NOT feel under armed with 5 or 6 shots and oh yes I've even carried the big one concealed
Got a problem hitting the 'Broad side of a barn'?...Stand inside to shoot, can't miss! On second thought though, I guess you could...you could shoot yourself in the foot...ha! Excellent comments and suggestions...not a lot of this on this Y-Tube anymore...too much miss-information. Wanna see all about .38Special and Hollow Points and great expansion? Visit free or join free... castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?318639-Working-on-a-HP-load-Barrel-Lengths-Matter
Way over weight for bullets there, a common mistake for 38/357 revolvers in the hunting I've done with handguns I've never had much luck with bullets over 140 grains in .357 9n whitetail or Black bear larger game maybe as high as 158
Over two years later this is still an important, pertinent and timeless education of practical sense . Once when I was in a gun shop, younger and not as wise " 30 years ago" I made a snide comment about a mans pocket gun being to small . The owner , who I had great respect for said to me. "That .38 spl. he has in pocket will protect him a lot better than his .44 magnum at home in his closet " I learned a lesson that day, and acknowledged he was right. I just stood there looking at my 8 inch Dan Wesson .357 and keeping my mouth shut.
+Roha Waha : You know of course you can make that Dan Wesson a Snub Nose if you buy just the short Barrel. I have a Dan Wesson .357 6" with a smaller barrel which I change and shoot .38's from, it's cheaper then blowing away all your .357's, you know when you just want to have some fun. One thing he did not bring up is something I do a lot is Shoot without Ear Plugs, I know, I know but when some people fire a .357 for the first time they swear off shooting forever LOL, how ever I did not, and my hearing can back after like 5 minutes but I felt it was some thing I had to do. If ever you have to fire any Gun in defense You will not be able to say Hold On let me get my ear plugs, and you may not drop the gun when you hear the Full Sound of that first Blast, this also I think to could save your life.
ZIGMAN775 I would say my outlook on self defense was more limited to home and family " short sighted ", and the owner gave me a short simple education.
ZIGMAN775: Really, Who as a young man maybe to the Gun World has a great deal of common sense, this is how we learn, by people talking to us, and making mistakes, and just listening to other people. I bought my Dan Wesson for Home Protection and was not thinking of Conceal Carry, it was just a home gun for me, I did not know a lot about which is the best or a poor choice, my only thought was to buy a big gun as I thought, If ever I had to pull this Gun on someone, in a defense mode and was willing to protect my Family, I would want that person to Die, instead of my loved ones. now older I think I know a lot more about the gun world. So at least the guy learned and walked away smarter, Some people could get the same advice, and could walk away and would have learned Nothing, good for him, I say.
+Joe Meko +Pilgrim777 I don't know that I'd do that on a regular basis. Hearing loss is permanent. Plus you can get tinnitus, which is annoying as crap and also permanent.
Good common sense video. I bought my wife a Lady Smith 20 years ago and she loves it. She practiced several scenarios including firing without bringing the pistol up for a sight picture. In a critical moment you can't expect the perp to wait for you to get your shooting stance. Controlled point and shoot should be part of the practice routine.
Always great to come across an oldie but goodie! I’ve been carrying a 3” model 60 for 25 years and shooting it monthly since just before the turn of the century. Every range trip regardless of what fancy piece I’m enjoying, I’ll pull out my carry and squeeze off a few on my way out just to keep the feel of the most important one I’ve got fresh in my mind. Keeps my defensive ammo fresh too.
I re-watched this video today and it's really informative. I saw it a couple years ago and I started carrying a Smith and Wesson model 649 (I have a CCW) after watching it. The lower profile and size is what sold me (649). I ride a lot and I used to carry a G26 but after watching this video, I practiced and often. Most gunfights are within 7 meters, with +P hollow point ammo, it's a very lethal pistol. People will argue about 'capacity' but most criminals will never know you're armed. Five in the cylinder and a couple speed strips and practice and you're good to go.
That's in case you take a bullet to your strong hand . Or your strong arm or shoulder for that fact. You need to practice taking the gun, unloaded, from your holster on your right side with your left hand . It's tricky. Watch UA-cam videos on it. It takes a lot of practice to do quickly
@@meh9682 It took me a minute to realize that you were referring to Ruby Ridge. I had to stretch the wrinkles out of my brain for that cryptic line. A lot of other law enforcement officers carried that round in their .38spl revolvers.
Great video. I've had my snub nose for almost 10 years now. Easy to conceal and being a revolver I have a lot more faith that if I ever do need it, it'll work.
I carried a Colt Detective Special in Viet Nam and I carry one now. It saved my life in the war. I'd rather have my FAL but they won't let me carry one. Thanks for the video. You're right on the money, by my experience, knowledge and belief.
My wife and I both made the decision to not carry semi autos for self protection after both of us having too many failures to fire with the ones we thought to carry. We have both practiced and can shoot our airweight 38's very well, and in my opinion the reliability and the fact that they go everywhere with us makes the difference.
In NY, I carried a Colt 2 inch revolver in an ankle holster as a backup when I was in uniform in 1967-1988 and while in plainclothes Strike Force. No jams, good action and stopping power.
Just curious (I'm european, sorry) but did you actually shot at people during those years? I know NYC was a very dangerous city during that period(I walked through Harlem in 1991 during my first visit to the US. Was the only white guy). I'm asking this because when a cop is shooting a person here in the Netherlands, it is in all the newspapers the next day.
I have been ccp holder for more than 20 years. Ive carried many different firearms. I carry my little S&W airweight more often than all others. Its easy, accurate, reliable and comfortable. 100% confidence in my 5 shots.
I have been carrying a S&W Centennial for almost 30 years and I love that gun. It's been a fantastic "concealable" gun. It's double action only but has a shroud so there isn't a concern over a hammer getting caught up in clothing (it's been mentioned) if fired from a jacket pocket, etc.. It's also rated for +P ammo. In certain careers there is a benefit to guns like it. When you're in a close quarter SHTF situation you're not too worried about how much expansion your hollow point gets from a 2 inch barrel or if it can penetrate 10 inches or more. You're more than likely only worried about the person you are shooting at in a very close quarter situation. These guns serve a certain purpose. If people have a need for longer range accuracy or a bullet that penetrates further, they should be considering a different gun entirely.
Most old school guys like me prefer the snub nose over any auto. Although I am convinced compact auto's have a perfect place. The small wheel gun remains tops for me.
I'm not old school. I prefer a revolver because I'm more experienced, wiser, smarter and probably better looking than these high-capacity youngsters. Plus, I've shot revolvers for 50 years.........lol
My issued Colt Detective Special (about the same size as a J Frame) saved my life in a gunfight w/armed robbery suspects, to include one reload before it was over. The EDC in retirement is a light weight J Frame.
I really like snubnose revolvers. You just need to get good with them is all. Sounds like you did exactly that. Looks like the Colt Detective Special is now the Colt Cobra no? If not its similar.
I totally agree! I was a Combat Arms Instructor if the Air Force for over 20yrs and I would always tell my students to practice one handed as well as with your weak hand. You never know what can happen, if your strong hand is incapacitated in a fire fight, you need to have the proficiency to engage targets with your weak hand! Great advice & great video!
Wonderful demonstration of the capability of a great .38 spl. in the hands of a skillful shooter. The M 36 is an awesome piece, as is it’s close cousin, the M 60. I love it when people give this cartridge and pieces chambered in it the respect it deserves. Well done, good man.
+Muskie Dave I've had 2 Model 19 Combat Magnums with 4 inch barrel and I still kick myself for ever selling either one. Tell ya how long ago it was...I paid $182.00 brand new for the first one I ever bought at a Montgomery Wards in Northern Va. back a long time ago. Awesome firearms and exceptionally accurate.
Been carrying a snub .357 since the mid-70s, when I was a cop in Atlanta area, also a Fulton County Regular Deputy Sheriff. At first it was an S&W mod 19 2", nickle plated. Then I graduated to a Colt Python for a few years, but had to sell it due to medical needs. I now carry a Taurus 605 stainless .357, and I swear it's the equal of any of them! That .357 Remington 125 gr. semi jacketed hollow point load is more powerful from my two inch barrel than ANY 9mm load, including +P+ loads. Yeah, the recoil and muzzle flash are something else, but I never have to worry about making an impression on the bad guys.
+Jerry Knasinski ...thanks Jerry, I really appreciate the comparison with Hickok45. I'll keep making videos as long as guys like you keep watching them. Thanks again.
Snub .38's, especially the S&W Model 36 and 49 were once the standard for police detectives and other plainclothes assignments. This was back in the old revolver days before autoloaders became the standard. We used to file the hammers down so the spur wouldn't catch on clothes when drawing. Of course the pistol would no longer function single-action since it couldn't be cocked, but it would only be used in double-action anyway. Never fire a self-defense in single-action; if you do, you will cock the gun before firing it in a real shooting situation. Ditto for using sights; if you have time to do a sight-alignment before firing, you probably shouldn't be shooting anyway. Learn to draw, point and shoot in one movement. If you want a case in point, I knew a cop who was in the rare shootout which required reloading the service revolver. He reloaded, but before resuming fire he also picked up all his spent brass and placed them in his pocket. Why? Because that's what he had always done on the qualification range. You will always do what you train to do. Been there, done that. Retired, 32-years metropolitan police.
Thank you for the video! My main carry is an S&W 437-2 .38 snub nose. You inspired me to practice one-handed shots with my weak and strong hands. It’s difficult at first, but it’s worth it to take the time to learn it!
I carried a .38 snub for a lot of years as a copper. I did go to a snub .44 special at times. I did consider it a ten foot sword because I was a narcotics officer then a detective when I carried snubs. In reality I could readily make twenty five yard torso shots and fifty yards was not to difficult. On patrol I carried a .357 smith mod 27 with a six inch barrel. I am 66 years old now and carry a smith .38 bodyguard in my pocket all the time. One of the most concealable weapons with a decent bullet I have found.
They're great! I always gravitate toward the smaller carry guns, the SIG P239 being one of my all time favorites as well as the SIG P232SL, but I love the 2" and under J Frames like nothing else. I just picked up a S&W Model 60 No Dash (1974 production) that looks like it's never been fired. Hopefully I'll win an eBay bid for a Tex Shoemaker paddle holster and It'll be my EDC.
Practicing the perfect hold, perfect position, etc prepares one for firing at a criminal who will pose for you. Practice one hand, non-dominant hand, awkward positions and so on. Attacks don't always happen under the best of conditions. ;)
I have a 642 S&W .38 Special (Airweight J frame. it's compact, light, no hammer to get caught in your shirt, 158 grain bullets and it will stop an attacker a lot better than a 9mm. no worrys about the safety being on, or is one in the chamber, or a bullet jamming. just point and shoot. it's your life your protecting.
I am from Naples 🇮🇹.And i grew up in Brooklyn NY.And i am an old lady .Italian nieghborhoods used to be the safest place in the city .Not anymore .I am 63 years old .Im not a little girl anymore .But i can kill with the best of them .There is no more respect !!!Used to be people had respect .And we could sleep with our doors open and we were safe in our neighborhoods.Not anymore !!!
my dad survived the 1970's. in the nypd with the snub nose 38 but if he knew it was going to be a shtf. kind of night he brought the BIG GUN.mom always said say an extra prayer when dad brought the big gun..it wasn't necessarily the gun but the accuracy that saved him more than once!
I love the snub-nose .38, got two five-shooters and a 6-shot .357. It's a classic, enduring design for a reason, it just plain works. Simple, reliable, and plenty accurate for self defense. I have yet to see a semi-auto that won't misfeed a round occasionally. Even the most reliable ones are subject to the odd dud round.
I have carried a 2 1/2" .357 Ruger SP101 for decades! Have practiced with it for years. In a defensive situation the attack is almost always less than 10 feet! A snubby can actually be an advantage in close quarters over a longer barreled weapon.
The perfect non jamming gun for close quarters protection. Most people panic in these close quarter situations anyway & couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. Stay cool and make sure you hit your target.
Any gun that you practice with and become proficient with is a good gun to carry. It goes back to it's better to hit somebody with a 22 than to miss somebody with a 45..
I keep telling people that I get "grief " may be it has more to do with bullet placement then the actual caliber of the round ? Like I was told by former a RSA. soldier said shoot the belt buckle, you wil, inflict fight stopping injuries . Even with a 22 cal. From my Medical training that appears to be a true statement.
22, hit bones and change direction, going up or downward, killing victims, powerful cal,break bones most times or exits, sometimes survived depending on placement,,
As a retiree of 34 years of LE, I carry either a 2.25” Ruger SP101 or a Ruger LCR and have never felt under armed. The issue is always competency, willingness, and heart. Duty wise, I have carried both revolvers and auto loaders. My greatest comfort zone is still a revolver. Shotguns and lever guns still have their place as well!
I like this guy. he doesn't dwell on trying to ring the bell at 75 yards and making a big deal about it. instead he recommends shooting wit left and right hands at close range, and hitting well with it.
@@mixup98 Merry Christmas to youn and your family! My son went through nthe texas Gam Warden academy and spent 6 months shooing nearly ac much time shooting weak hand, aqs string hand.. sorry for misspellings etc.. I can't see. wekl. Funny yjimg L can still see pistol sights pretty good,!
Doug Carter Yes, that might be true but you have to take into account that they were using round nose bullets that would go right through them causing very little damage to them. without restrictions on ammo choice and advancement in ammo they would not of gotten up and ran .
I have had guns my whole life, and bought a model 36 smith just like the one you have here (stainless version with a packmyer grip) . This little revolver is in my opinion one of the best carry guns you can possibly have, its small, lightweight, no safety, never jambs and packs a punch. Don't let anyone fool you when they say a .38spl has no knockdown power, 158 grain hollow point loaded a little hot will take out nearly anybody at 40 feet with a good shot. I carry this little revolver often and feel safer when I do.
I'm using the same grip. You may want to rethink the 158 grain. I use to work part time for a gunsmith, did ballistic tests for the FBI. A 90 grain is a superior choice in a snub nose, greater penetration than a 158.
"Practice shooting one handed..." You are so right about that. One day my then 4 year old daughter and I were out walking when we were approached by an aggressive stray dog (we live in the country). I picked up my daughter and positioned my body so I was between her and the animal - that left exactly one hand to hold my pistol which was a revolver. Thankfully no shots fired. But it sure brought home the lesson to practice one handed. Peace.
This may be a 10 year old video but it’s one of the best out there for proper theory on how to practice using your carry weapon. I also believe the snubnose revolver is still one of the most carried backup guns by police officers and detectives.
I love my little .38. The other .38 has no hammer. I can’t be particular though. I love all my guns. They get the best in loving care. Yes! Practice, practice, practice. No gun likes lying around not being shot.
I have a S&W 442. It can hit a pie plate size target at fifty yards. While conceal carrying I had to draw it twice. Both times the perps did a 180 and left.
I'm not finding any 38 hollow point either. But I just read that the Remington plant in Arkansas, now owned by Vista Outdoors, has reopened and plans on running three shifts. I also read that its one of three of the largest ammunitions plant in one location in the world. As of October 22, they doubled the work force to 1,100 with plans for more expansion. Its a start.
I carried a Rosi 38 like this .for years. Easy to carry and had fantastic fell in the hand . wasnt the same as my Beratta 92f I carried in the military .but I loved that 38... You can drop a target at 25 yards max on range . it takes some handling at that distance but practice you can do it . practice practice practice
I appreciate your knowledge, u r a real skilled handgun shooter, especially when emphasizing shooting double action by one hand, left hand too, I have been following this since my very young ages, good luck.
For a long time I carried a model 36 loaded with .38 spl +p ammo concealed, i worked in a rough part of town 2nd shift, had to use it one night, fired one round and the fool dropped everything and ran. Cops picked him up later at the e.r. the bullet hit him left of his belly button, maybe 3" from where I was trying for, from 3 feet away. My boss chewed someone out and they fixed all those lights in the parking lot that didn't work
Hello Jerry. I'm glad you were armed and able to protect yourself. Long live our 2nd Amendment. Thanks for the comment and I really appreciate you watching my video.
You are absolutely right about shooting with your weaker hand by itself. If your good arm is disabled for some reason, like being shot in it, then your weaker hand may just save your life or at least help you to get away.
I bought a S&W model 60 in the 80’s when I was in law enforcement. Carried a 66 when in uniform. Carried the 60 when I worked special duty at court in plain clothes. I kept it loaded with hydra shock ammo. Nice shooting little gun. I still take it out shooting every now and then. Paid $168.00 (new) back then. I bought a 642 hammerless airweight a few years ago for back pocket carry in my wranglers. Aluminum frame started to corrode from body sweat when I was out working on my farm. Sent it to Smith and they refused to warranty it. I’ve bought a half dozen new guns since then, but not one smith.it still shoots fine but it just pissed me off they wouldn’t honor their warranty. I paid about $400 it. If you carry a short revolver, practice is a must but they are definitely lethal. They were known as “Saturday night specials” back in the day. States and the government wanted to outlaw them just like they’re trying with everything now.
Yes, but soon no matter. The 'Powers' new tech, will be a DNA scanner picking up who you are simply from where you stand. We drop microscopic cells which fall from our body, hair, skin all of the time, and damn, we soon will have tech to identify this skin shed DNA, and scan for its human owner. Sucks. New tech? Spells Control. For you young guys, read George Orwells, 1984...
@@JoeyJoelBand DNA from the air, no warrant needed. Database has been in the works, starting with convicted criminals. The noose was tightening way before public telephone were removed...
@@fredgervinm.p.3315 Sorry, perhaps i did not explain my point well. My point had had little to do with what database they began or tightening the noose. I was pointing out the amazing advancement of technology. Each of our brains creates electromagnetic frequencies' which like a fingerprint, are unique to each of us individually. Being so, we've developed sensors, which can identify a person remotely by their individual Electro Magnetic Brain Frequency.. Here is the kicker - in less than five years we will be able to locate an individual by their Brain Wave Frequency from a satellite in space. My focus was pointing to the technology.
Biker Dash * Charter Arms.... And learn how to hold on to it one handed (keep a firm grip ). Also like this configuration, But, preferred the 1911A1 for EDC. ^
In the 80's the model 36 "Chief's special" was the main choice for off-duty carry and as a backup. It is a nice, light, and powerful firearm. You can easily qualify in the high 90s with proper technique and enough practice...
For a fine example of proficiency and alertness letting a snub-nose revolver prevail against a semi-automatic magazine pistol, a full-auto magazine pistol, and a shotgun, look up the action of Sgt Dallas R. Pruitt, Winston-Salem NC police, on 29 May 1990. Two suspects came in the front of a venue, firing with intent to kill him. Two more came in back. First suspect was DRT, with a head shot. Second suspect was found on the sidewalk, with head and groin wounds, died later in hospital. The other two were captured later. Pruitt recovered and retired, because of nerve damage to his arm, but a clear head, muscle memory, and grit let him fight through an ambush with only five rounds. For the record, I used to carry a 45 semi almost everywhere, but in my one peacetime confrontation, a snub 357 beat my opponent's magazine pistol. Small size, reliability, practice, and constant alertness beat high capacity and false confidence, which most assailants have.
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.
I carry a Smith and Wesson Model 36 chief's special. Which is the same gun as this but in a blued variant. Most self defense situations are up close and personal, within 10 feet, not 25 yards, so I feel very safe carrying it. I have carried a Walther PPK .380, but I like the reliability of a revolver. When my life's on the line, I want to know when I pull the trigger a round will fire, and then I can fire again. I use Hornady personal defense hollow point ammo. These are great carry guns.
Smart move, as a cop I can tell you that the 380 will probably get the perps attention and may or may not get them of you, but the 38 spl loaded 158gr jhp will make them a memory.
Great video and remember a revolver is always ready to go with no worries about failures to feed. 5 shots may be problematic but most encounters are at very close range and with reasonable practice you can be deadly accurate at that distance.
Well done sir. lots of people snicker and joke about 38spl. I carry rock island m206 6-shot 38spl snubbie as my daily carry. I trust this tool have no doubt this will do the job and deliver the goods if needed. plus it fits in the pocket.
I always heard good things about 38 Specials, I'd definitely pack one for self defense, it's not the size of the gun that matters, its what the man behind it is capable of, what is a gun if you can't shoot or don't know how to shoot right.
My S&W 36 and a speed loader with +P Silver tips is always on me for a main gun and for backup with a Glock 23 - 40 cal. Some of these folks called "experts" have no clue about what a 38 snub can do ... even with multiple opponents at close range = 20 feet or less . More than one deer has wound up in the freezer after being nailed with a snub .
For graduation I was given a colt 1911. Love it. But dang it’s heavy for edc. Friends dad was selling a Taurus revolver cheap. It was beat all the hell. I got to try it out. Soon as I was old enough I got my big boy papers and straight to the store and or another Taurus and then later got a hammerless. 43 yards and hit a soda can. Like everything. Practice like you have an unlimited supply of ammo.
This is one of your older videos. I love them all. You do a great job. I'm 58 and respect you because you don't get caught up in the macho BS about caliber or round count my wife is 68 and can't work a semi-auto so I got her the best choice for her a Smith 38 special bodyguard all she has to do is pull the trigger she doesn't carry I do but if in end up in the hospital she has something to defend herself it's not too heavy and she shoots it well she's not a gun person I see women at gun stores looking at a 380 and don't know anything about guns I wouldn't recommend a 380 for a first time buyer for women I see many having trouble chambering a round shot placement being comfortable is the most important thing.
Hello Ken. I just picked up a 2" SP-101 and I'll be doing a video review on it in the near future. Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you watching my video.
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In 1974 I was involved in a gunfight w/armed robbery suspects while armed w/my issued Colt Detective Special, about the same size & weight as the S&W Chief Special & I owe my life to that little gun. They’ll do the job but you will have to spend time on the range to become proficient.
Before I went to Viet Nan in 1968, I practiced with both hands, rifle and pistol,M-16 and .45, just in case I was injured. I still practice, and am proficient with both hands. 5 shots in 5 seconds 25 ft, in the space of a human heart. Always practice with left and right hands. 28 Aug 2021.
I couldn't agree more - practice with both hands. Thank you for watching my video and I also thank you for your service (I turned 12 years old in 1968).
Ahh the good ol Oldsmobile cutlass Chevy bel air era
Absolutely must practice with weak hand too. Thanks for serving, btw. U.S.S. Oklahoma City, Yankee Station, Tonkin Gulf. 71/73 Welcome home.
I would love to meet you in real life, thank your for your service 🇺🇸 🦅
Thank you sir
Why would anyone think it's crazy to use a snubnose revolver for self-defense? For 70+ years the .38 Special (in various barrel lengths) was used by beat cops, undercover cops, and federal agents. Many civilians carry snub nose 38's to this day and they have saved just as many lives as any other handgun.
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Well said sir!
Great carry piece. My very first!
Jim Garrison Ego makes people think they need an Elephant Gun to Protect themselves
The first person to put shots on target in a gunfight comes out the winner just about every time.
Video from damn near a decade ago but still useful as hell. Thank you sir.
You are very welcome Ethan and thank you for the great feedback.
I've carried a snub nosed S&W .38 for 35 years --- I love it when people tell me those aren't accurate, the look on their face when they see me shoot it is priceless...
***** --- Mine is more than adequate for its intended use...
No matter the weapon practice is the key.
With anything practice is everything. 100%
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My trigger finger IS the key. But
you're 100 % on point. Practice is discipline...
Back in the day ,a military issue 1911.45 loaded with fmj rounds was the main carry for front line infantry officers and NCOs, Besides my .45, I carried a .32 caliber snub nose (non government issue) as my personal back up piece. in a close quarter fire fight we were trained to use our fire arm always with our strong hand. The other hand either held a grenade, or a sharpened entrenching tool for close up work. When I emptied my .45 (no time to re mag.), the .32 came out and did its dirty work. But never did it perform with one shot, one kill.Just about every bullet had to be used to take down an enemy soldier at 10 ft. or less. But at least it saved my life on more than one occasion. After the war, I never fired a fire arm again. Just like to look though.
+James Lochard My friend has 1911 he got in the 80's and its 32 still works
+Wolfsangell Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.
+James Lochard What make/model was that .32? Did a lot of other G.I.'s carry revolvers for back-up?
+Samuel Caldwell A vintage, but quite reliable Detective Special that my father (who was not in law enforcement) owned. he gave to me prior to my going to Southeast Asia. A "safe return" gesture from the old man.
+James Lochard You are quite welcome, Wolfsangell.
This video has aged really well, I absolutely love shooting snub nose revolvers. Always come back to this video.
Thank you, sir.
I inherited my Dad's old model 15 (combat masterpiece) snub-nose .38. I always thought that you'd have to be lucky to hit the broad side of a barn with one of these things. I thought they were "city guns" for close range only, but boy was I wrong. The first time a fired it I was in the back yard and the only thing in my way was the garden hose laying on the ground. So, thinking that this gun was inaccurate.....I aimed for the water hose. Guess what? I nailed it on the first shot! My wife is still mad at me over that one. Long story short, with the right ammunition, these guns are very accurate. I shoot a 6" group at 45 feet and hit the paper 9 out of 10 shots at 100 feet! Smith and Wesson sure make some very nice revolvers. Thanks for the video.
+Pilgrim777 Yes they do I have 2 one is an airweight .38 snubbie the other a 4" .41 Magnum I certainly do NOT feel under armed with 5 or 6 shots and oh yes I've even carried the big one concealed
+Pilgrim777 Long story short---you had to buy your wife a new garden hose.
Got a problem hitting the 'Broad side of a barn'?...Stand inside to shoot, can't miss! On second thought though, I guess you could...you could shoot yourself in the foot...ha!
Excellent comments and suggestions...not a lot of this on this Y-Tube anymore...too much miss-information.
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Way over weight for bullets there, a common mistake for 38/357 revolvers in the hunting I've done with handguns I've never had much luck with bullets over 140 grains in .357 9n whitetail or Black bear larger game maybe as high as 158
Not sure about hunting, but the 158 gr LSWCHP +P ("FBI/Chicago" load) is a proven man stopper in 2"-4" barreled wheelguns.
Carried one of these as a detective for over 20 years and you bet I BET my life on it. Perfectly good gun.
Over two years later this is still an important, pertinent and timeless education of practical sense . Once when I was in a gun shop, younger and not as wise " 30 years ago" I made a snide comment about a mans pocket gun being to small . The owner , who I had great respect for said to me. "That .38 spl. he has in pocket will protect him a lot better than his .44 magnum at home in his closet " I learned a lesson that day, and acknowledged he was right. I just stood there looking at my 8 inch Dan Wesson .357 and keeping my mouth shut.
+Roha Waha : You know of course you can make that Dan Wesson a Snub Nose if you buy just the short Barrel. I have a Dan Wesson .357 6" with a smaller barrel which I change and shoot .38's from, it's cheaper then blowing away all your .357's, you know when you just want to have some fun. One thing he did not bring up is something I do a lot is Shoot without Ear Plugs, I know, I know but when some people fire a .357 for the first time they swear off shooting forever LOL, how ever I did not, and my hearing can back after like 5 minutes but I felt it was some thing I had to do. If ever you have to fire any Gun in defense You will not be able to say Hold On let me get my ear plugs, and you may not drop the gun when you hear the Full Sound of that first Blast, this also I think to could save your life.
+Roha Waha God you had no common sense as a kid.
ZIGMAN775 I would say my outlook on self defense was more limited to home and family " short sighted ", and the owner gave me a short simple education.
ZIGMAN775: Really, Who as a young man maybe to the Gun World has a great deal of common sense, this is how we learn, by people talking to us, and making mistakes, and just listening to other people. I bought my Dan Wesson for Home Protection and was not thinking of Conceal Carry, it was just a home gun for me, I did not know a lot about which is the best or a poor choice, my only thought was to buy a big gun as I thought, If ever I had to pull this Gun on someone, in a defense mode and was willing to protect my Family, I would want that person to Die, instead of my loved ones. now older I think I know a lot more about the gun world. So at least the guy learned and walked away smarter, Some people could get the same advice, and could walk away and would have learned Nothing, good for him, I say.
+Joe Meko +Pilgrim777 I don't know that I'd do that on a regular basis. Hearing loss is permanent. Plus you can get tinnitus, which is annoying as crap and also permanent.
Good common sense video. I bought my wife a Lady Smith 20 years ago and she loves it. She practiced several scenarios including firing without bringing the pistol up for a sight picture. In a critical moment you can't expect the perp to wait for you to get your shooting stance. Controlled point and shoot should be part of the practice routine.
Have been carrying a Model 36 for 55 years. Still loving it
The SP101 gets my vote. That trigger, smooth edges, the Ruger is a well built machine.
Many men rest in cemeteries throughout the country from being at the wrong end of a .38 snub revolver
Always great to come across an oldie but goodie! I’ve been carrying a 3” model 60 for 25 years and shooting it monthly since just before the turn of the century. Every range trip regardless of what fancy piece I’m enjoying, I’ll pull out my carry and squeeze off a few on my way out just to keep the feel of the most important one I’ve got fresh in my mind. Keeps my defensive ammo fresh too.
I re-watched this video today and it's really informative. I saw it a couple years ago and I started carrying a Smith and Wesson model 649 (I have a CCW) after watching it. The lower profile and size is what sold me (649). I ride a lot and I used to carry a G26 but after watching this video, I practiced and often. Most gunfights are within 7 meters, with +P hollow point ammo, it's a very lethal pistol. People will argue about 'capacity' but most criminals will never know you're armed. Five in the cylinder and a couple speed strips and practice and you're good to go.
Nice comment.
You're the first one I've seen to recommend practicing with the weak hand!
That's in case you take a bullet to your strong hand . Or your strong arm or shoulder for that fact. You need to practice taking the gun, unloaded, from your holster on your right side with your left hand . It's tricky. Watch UA-cam videos on it. It takes a lot of practice to do quickly
nothing sweeter than a little s&w j frame . easy to conceal and go bang everytime.
According to crime stats, most gunfights occur within 3 feet. A snub nose or hammerless snub nose is an excellent carry for self-defense.
That's right, most gun fights are from 3 to 6 feet. A 2", 5 shot revolver is perfect, either with or without the hammer.
He mentioned hollowpoints, don't those need longer barrel to burn all powder to expand?
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They don't expand at all. However, the FBI used .38spl +P 158gr hollow points.
@@eddielikesfishing The guys who shoot women holding a baby and burning alive Christians including children? 🤫👁
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It took me a minute to realize that you were referring to Ruby Ridge. I had to stretch the wrinkles out of my brain for that cryptic line.
A lot of other law enforcement officers carried that round in their .38spl revolvers.
The best gun in a gunfight? The one you have with you. The S&W J frame is a great little gun!
Great video. I've had my snub nose for almost 10 years now. Easy to conceal and being a revolver I have a lot more faith that if I ever do need it, it'll work.
I carried a Colt Detective Special in Viet Nam and I carry one now. It saved my life in the war. I'd rather have my FAL but they won't let me carry one. Thanks for the video. You're right on the money, by my experience, knowledge and belief.
My wife and I both made the decision to not carry semi autos for self protection after both of us having too many failures to fire with the ones we thought to carry. We have both practiced and can shoot our airweight 38's very well, and in my opinion the reliability and the fact that they go everywhere with us makes the difference.
In NY, I carried a Colt 2 inch revolver in an ankle holster as a backup when I was in uniform in 1967-1988 and while in plainclothes Strike Force. No jams, good action and stopping power.
So did I in a very large Texas city.
Just curious (I'm european, sorry) but did you actually shot at people during those years? I know NYC was a very dangerous city during that period(I walked through Harlem in 1991 during my first visit to the US. Was the only white guy). I'm asking this because when a cop is shooting a person here in the Netherlands, it is in all the newspapers the next day.
LokkieF - I do not discuss anything about that subject, thank you.
Ken Konard no problem
What ammo did you use, and what was most effective ?
Excellent man, good advice, good job shooting!!! Just goes to show it's not the weapon that counts it's the man behind that weapon!!!
I have been ccp holder for more than 20 years. Ive carried many different firearms. I carry my little S&W airweight more often than all others. Its easy, accurate, reliable and comfortable.
100% confidence in my 5 shots.
Model 37’s are awesome little guns !!!
I have 0wned one over 50 plus years. And these revolvers shoot very,very good!!!
I've been carrying the same 2 1/2" S&W model 10 for 34 years now. It has gotten me out of a few sticky situations, and I'll still bet my life on it.
A great gun, one of the best.
In 1979 I bought a S&W Model 60 (stainless steel .38spl) for $160 and they threw in a shoulder holster, I still carry it to this day.
I have the same gun! Been carrying it for decades. Prefect for summer time concealment.
Carried a Smith and Wesson model 36-0 most of my life and loved it. Most reliable gun I’ve ever owned.
Amen.
I have been carrying a S&W Centennial for almost 30 years and I love that gun. It's been a fantastic "concealable" gun. It's double action only but has a shroud so there isn't a concern over a hammer getting caught up in clothing (it's been mentioned) if fired from a jacket pocket, etc.. It's also rated for +P ammo. In certain careers there is a benefit to guns like it. When you're in a close quarter SHTF situation you're not too worried about how much expansion your hollow point gets from a 2 inch barrel or if it can penetrate 10 inches or more. You're more than likely only worried about the person you are shooting at in a very close quarter situation. These guns serve a certain purpose. If people have a need for longer range accuracy or a bullet that penetrates further, they should be considering a different gun entirely.
True ,if I put mine in the pocket it's sure to grab, don't freak yes i have a small holster for it. Want to get a shoulder holster.
Most old school guys like me prefer the snub nose over any auto. Although I am convinced compact auto's have a perfect place. The small wheel gun remains tops for me.
I'm not old school. I prefer a revolver because I'm more experienced, wiser, smarter and probably better looking than these high-capacity youngsters.
Plus, I've shot revolvers for 50 years.........lol
@@kellywalker8407 haha touche Kelly!
@@kellywalker8407 yes, myself also.
@@kellywalker8407 True. Shooting with what you personally shoot best with is the best answer.
The wheel gun doesnt misfeed. And you dont leave any brass (evidence).
Wow, a ton of great advice in less than 5 minutes! Good stuff. 👍
Thank you for the feedback biblebear, and I also thank you for subscribing to my channel.
@@mixup98Yes sir, thanks for sharing your expertise in firearms. You're vids are so well presented and on point. 👍
The First Rule of Gunfighting: HAVE A GUN. Everything else is a nuance.
Truer words have never been spoken Sir. Great video 👍
Gun nuts stay mad at this argument 😎
Bring some bulletproof too.
Sounds like tactical Tim is full of it
*draws flintlock*
@A.I SATAN You don't need more rounds....
You need more practice.
Love how short and simple you keep your video's... it sure helps to focus on the essentials. Thanks!
You are so welcome Ken!
I carried one undercover for 14 years and for many other years off duty and a fine weapon. I had plenty of confidence in it.
My issued Colt Detective Special (about the same size as a J Frame) saved my life in a gunfight w/armed robbery suspects, to include one reload before it was over. The EDC in retirement is a light weight J Frame.
I really like snubnose revolvers. You just need to get good with them is all. Sounds like you did exactly that. Looks like the Colt Detective Special is now the Colt Cobra no? If not its similar.
@ The Cobra is the alloy frame/light weight version of the Detective Special.
I totally agree! I was a Combat Arms Instructor if the Air Force for over 20yrs and I would always tell my students to practice one handed as well as with your weak hand. You never know what can happen, if your strong hand is incapacitated in a fire fight, you need to have the proficiency to engage targets with your weak hand! Great advice & great video!
Wonderful demonstration of the capability of a great .38 spl. in the hands of a skillful shooter. The M 36 is an awesome piece, as is it’s close cousin, the M 60. I love it when people give this cartridge and pieces chambered in it the respect it deserves. Well done, good man.
Good morning Jonathan....thanks for the compliment and I appreciate you watching my video. Stay safe.
Very good video. I carry a Combat Magnum ,Model 19,.357 magnum with a 2.5 in barrel. It has provided more than adequate protection.
+Muskie Dave I've had 2 Model 19 Combat Magnums with 4 inch barrel and I still kick myself for ever selling either one. Tell ya how long ago it was...I paid $182.00 brand new for the first one I ever bought at a Montgomery Wards in Northern Va. back a long time ago. Awesome firearms and exceptionally accurate.
Been carrying a snub .357 since the mid-70s, when I was a cop in Atlanta area, also a Fulton County Regular Deputy Sheriff. At first it was an S&W mod 19 2", nickle plated. Then I graduated to a Colt Python for a few years, but had to sell it due to medical needs. I now carry a Taurus 605 stainless .357, and I swear it's the equal of any of them! That .357 Remington 125 gr. semi jacketed hollow point load is more powerful from my two inch barrel than ANY 9mm load, including +P+ loads. Yeah, the recoil and muzzle flash are something else, but I never have to worry about making an impression on the bad guys.
No question about it, I saw ballistics on wooden boards, and .357 goes further than any pistol cartridge. 9mm was 2nd in penetration test.
Some of the best information that I've seen....you rank right up there with Hickok45. Great job and please do more.
+Jerry Knasinski ...thanks Jerry, I really appreciate the comparison with Hickok45. I'll keep making videos as long as guys like you keep watching them. Thanks again.
+Jerry Knasinski - I disagree. Read my comment above.
Used by undercover detective police for years w no complaints. They work if you do your job.
I carry a Smith & Wesson model 36 loaded with Hornady critical defense every day. I never leave home without it.
Snub .38's, especially the S&W Model 36 and 49 were once the standard for police detectives and other plainclothes assignments. This was back in the old revolver days before autoloaders became the standard. We used to file the hammers down so the spur wouldn't catch on clothes when drawing. Of course the pistol would no longer function single-action since it couldn't be cocked, but it would only be used in double-action anyway. Never fire a self-defense in single-action; if you do, you will cock the gun before firing it in a real shooting situation. Ditto for using sights; if you have time to do a sight-alignment before firing, you probably shouldn't be shooting anyway. Learn to draw, point and shoot in one movement. If you want a case in point, I knew a cop who was in the rare shootout which required reloading the service revolver. He reloaded, but before resuming fire he also picked up all his spent brass and placed them in his pocket. Why? Because that's what he had always done on the qualification range. You will always do what you train to do. Been there, done that. Retired, 32-years metropolitan police.
Those cans never had a chance.
Well, the poor little bastards can't shoot back!
Wandering Wade
Cans. I got that.
Mr and Mrs can can can, hehe.
It's ththose flocks of gelatin blocks you have to be worried about.
What a waste. Starving children in Africa could have eaten those cans.
Thank you for the video! My main carry is an S&W 437-2 .38 snub nose. You inspired me to practice one-handed shots with my weak and strong hands. It’s difficult at first, but it’s worth it to take the time to learn it!
I carried a .38 snub for a lot of years as a copper. I did go to a snub .44 special at times.
I did consider it a ten foot sword because I was a narcotics officer then a detective when I carried snubs.
In reality I could readily make twenty five yard torso shots and fifty yards was not to difficult.
On patrol I carried a .357 smith mod
27 with a six inch barrel.
I am 66 years old now and carry a smith .38 bodyguard in my pocket all the time.
One of the most concealable weapons with a decent bullet I have found.
They're great! I always gravitate toward the smaller carry guns, the SIG P239 being one of my all time favorites as well as the SIG P232SL, but I love the 2" and under J Frames like nothing else. I just picked up a S&W Model 60 No Dash (1974 production) that looks like it's never been fired. Hopefully I'll win an eBay bid for a Tex Shoemaker paddle holster and It'll be my EDC.
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It never crossed my mind to practice shooting one handed but it makes absolute perfect sense. Thanks for the tip.
Practicing the perfect hold, perfect position, etc prepares one for firing at a criminal who will pose for you. Practice one hand, non-dominant hand, awkward positions and so on. Attacks don't always happen under the best of conditions. ;)
I have a 642 S&W .38 Special (Airweight J frame. it's compact, light, no hammer to get caught in your shirt, 158 grain bullets and it will stop an attacker a lot better than a 9mm. no worrys about the safety being on, or is one in the chamber, or a bullet jamming. just point and shoot. it's your life your protecting.
long live the wheel gun
Have a Taurus 38 snub. Good little gun fits in the pocket easy.
I am from Naples 🇮🇹.And i grew up in Brooklyn NY.And i am an old lady .Italian nieghborhoods used to be the safest place in the city .Not anymore .I am 63 years old .Im not a little girl anymore .But i can kill with the best of them .There is no more respect !!!Used to be people had respect .And we could sleep with our doors open and we were safe in our neighborhoods.Not anymore !!!
I couldn't agree more Ms. Erminia Guliano. And I bet you can make a mean pot of gravy!!!
@@sneakypete2786 Thank you sneaky Pete .And yes i can make gravy ...like you wouldnt believe .
my dad survived the 1970's. in the nypd with the snub nose 38 but if he knew it was going to be a shtf. kind of night he brought the BIG GUN.mom always said say an extra prayer when dad brought the big gun..it wasn't necessarily the gun but the accuracy that saved him more than once!
I love the snub-nose .38, got two five-shooters and a 6-shot .357. It's a classic, enduring design for a reason, it just plain works. Simple, reliable, and plenty accurate for self defense.
I have yet to see a semi-auto that won't misfeed a round occasionally. Even the most reliable ones are subject to the odd dud round.
Although I have other weapons for defense one of my favorites is my 2 inch .357 Dan Wesson revolver. I'm old school and your advice is ''Spot On''...
Thank you Richard 👍🤠
Carried a 2" model 19 S&W .357 for years on and off duty. Dependable and accurate. Practice is the key, 7 yards from the hip.
Ive packed on as a back-up for 35+ years. No safety, no jams. The perfect "in the room" defense gun
I have carried a 2 1/2" .357 Ruger SP101 for decades! Have practiced with it for years. In a defensive situation the attack is almost always less than 10 feet! A snubby can actually be an advantage in close quarters over a longer barreled weapon.
The perfect non jamming gun for close quarters protection.
Most people panic in these close quarter situations anyway & couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.
Stay cool and make sure you hit your target.
Any gun that you practice with and become proficient with is a good gun to carry. It goes back to it's better to hit somebody with a 22 than to miss somebody with a 45..
I keep telling people that I get "grief " may be it has more to do with bullet placement then the actual caliber of the round ? Like I was told by former a RSA. soldier said shoot the belt buckle, you wil, inflict fight stopping injuries . Even with a 22 cal. From my Medical training that appears to be a true statement.
22, hit bones and change direction, going up or downward, killing victims, powerful cal,break bones most times or exits, sometimes survived depending on placement,,
I agree with that as far as it goes. But I will add this. It's better to hit someone (same place) with a .45 than a .22.
@@ronaldbobeck1026 Sounds correct.
That is so freaking true...
My favorite was a Smith and Wesson 38 five shot. Sweet. Your advice is right on.
Same with me. S&W 442.
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As a retiree of 34 years of LE, I carry either a 2.25” Ruger SP101 or a Ruger LCR and have never felt under armed. The issue is always competency, willingness, and heart. Duty wise, I have carried both revolvers and auto loaders. My greatest comfort zone is still a revolver. Shotguns and lever guns still have their place as well!
I like this guy. he doesn't dwell on trying to ring the bell at 75 yards and making a big deal about it. instead he recommends shooting wit left and right hands at close range, and hitting well with it.
Hello Vance. I appreciate the kind words and I also thank you for watching my old video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@@mixup98 Merry Christmas to youn and your family! My son went through nthe texas Gam Warden academy and spent 6 months shooing nearly ac much time shooting weak hand, aqs string hand.. sorry for misspellings etc.. I can't see. wekl. Funny yjimg L can still see pistol sights pretty good,!
The Smith & Wesson model 36 chief was one of the finest guns ever produced.
I have one and I love it!
60 best
Robert Harden Glens glen and'??meathModel 60 is a good one as well. I also have that one in a 3 inch barrel. Excellent carrying piece.
WonderDean The Chinese got shot with the 38 and got up and still fought in Korea. Marines stoped using them.357.stub.My choice.
Doug Carter Yes, that might be true but you have to take into account that they were using round nose bullets that would go right through them causing very little damage to them. without restrictions on ammo choice and advancement in ammo they would not of gotten up and ran .
I have had guns my whole life, and bought a model 36 smith just like the one you have here (stainless version with a packmyer grip) . This little revolver is in my opinion one of the best carry guns you can possibly have, its small, lightweight, no safety, never jambs and packs a punch. Don't let anyone fool you when they say a .38spl has no knockdown power, 158 grain hollow point loaded a little hot will take out nearly anybody at 40 feet with a good shot. I carry this little revolver often and feel safer when I do.
I'm using the same grip. You may want to rethink the 158 grain. I use to work part time for a gunsmith, did ballistic tests for the FBI. A 90 grain is a superior choice in a snub nose, greater penetration than a 158.
@@ringaleavo Not better than the hot loads I'm running they aren't
@@davecalvo6418 I load my own. Same physics involved, the 1 7/8 " barrel has its down side. 90 grain has less recoil.
For a time I carried a Smith 357, 2 1/2" barrel, too much muzzle blast. Sold it and bought the 6"
@@ringaleavo I like the .357 I think that is my next pistol. Stainless steel with a 4" barrel
"Practice shooting one handed..."
You are so right about that.
One day my then 4 year old daughter and I were out walking when we were approached by an aggressive stray dog (we live in the country). I picked up my daughter and positioned my body so I was between her and the animal - that left exactly one hand to hold my pistol which was a revolver. Thankfully no shots fired. But it sure brought home the lesson to practice one handed.
Peace.
This may be a 10 year old video but it’s one of the best out there for proper theory on how to practice using your carry weapon. I also believe the snubnose revolver is still one of the most carried backup guns by police officers and detectives.
I love my little .38. The other .38 has no hammer. I can’t be particular though. I love all my guns. They get the best in loving care. Yes! Practice, practice, practice. No gun likes lying around not being shot.
I have a S&W 442. It can hit a pie plate size target at fifty yards. While conceal carrying I had to draw it twice. Both times the perps did a 180 and left.
There is a good reason why plainclothes detectives carried these for many years.
You’re my go to channel for sanity. Thank you buddy!
Wow, thanks...stay safe my friend.
I'm not finding any 38 hollow point either. But I just read that the Remington plant in Arkansas, now owned by Vista Outdoors, has reopened and plans on running three shifts. I also read that its one of three of the largest ammunitions plant in one location in the world. As of October 22, they doubled the work force to 1,100 with plans for more expansion. Its a start.
Thanx for that tip!
Just drill out the end….
MY SNUBNOSE IS THE BEST & FAVORITE REVOLVER I OWN!
ACCURATE & DEPENDABLE!
I carried a Rosi 38 like this .for years. Easy to carry and had fantastic fell in the hand . wasnt the same as my Beratta 92f I carried in the military .but I loved that 38... You can drop a target at 25 yards max on range . it takes some handling at that distance but practice you can do it . practice practice practice
I agree. I've carried the same weapon for years as a pocket pistol. It fits my hand so well I've been surprised at the distance it can shoot.
I appreciate your knowledge, u r a real skilled handgun shooter, especially when emphasizing shooting double action by one hand, left hand too, I have been following this since my very young ages, good luck.
Thank you Zak...I appreciate you watching my video and for the nice compliment.
For a long time I carried a model 36 loaded with .38 spl +p ammo concealed, i worked in a rough part of town 2nd shift, had to use it one night, fired one round and the fool dropped everything and ran. Cops picked him up later at the e.r. the bullet hit him left of his belly button, maybe 3" from where I was trying for, from 3 feet away.
My boss chewed someone out and they fixed all those lights in the parking lot that didn't work
Hello Jerry. I'm glad you were armed and able to protect yourself. Long live our 2nd Amendment. Thanks for the comment and I really appreciate you watching my video.
You are absolutely right about shooting with your weaker hand by itself. If your good arm is disabled for some reason, like being shot in it, then your weaker hand may just save your life or at least help you to get away.
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I love my Airweight, and thank you for this video.
You're welcome J and thanks for watching my video.
I bought a S&W model 60 in the 80’s when I was in law enforcement. Carried a 66 when in uniform. Carried the 60 when I worked special duty at court in plain clothes. I kept it loaded with hydra shock ammo. Nice shooting little gun. I still take it out shooting every now and then. Paid $168.00 (new) back then.
I bought a 642 hammerless airweight a few years ago for back pocket carry in my wranglers. Aluminum frame started to corrode from body sweat when I was out working on my farm. Sent it to Smith and they refused to warranty it. I’ve bought a half dozen new guns since then, but not one smith.it still shoots fine but it just pissed me off they wouldn’t honor their warranty. I paid about $400 it.
If you carry a short revolver, practice is a must but they are definitely lethal. They were known as “Saturday night specials” back in the day. States and the government wanted to outlaw them just like they’re trying with everything now.
So you just let your gun get covered in sweat and you never wiped it off? No wonder they didn’t honor the warranty.
and remember, revolvers don't drop evidence.....er, i mean casings.
And they don't go out of battery on ya 👍
Yes, but soon no matter. The 'Powers' new tech, will be a DNA scanner picking up who you are simply from where you stand. We drop microscopic cells which fall from our body, hair, skin all of the time, and damn, we soon will have tech to identify this skin shed DNA, and scan for its human owner. Sucks. New tech? Spells Control. For you young guys, read George Orwells, 1984...
They don't jam either
@@JoeyJoelBand
DNA from the air, no warrant needed.
Database has been in the works, starting with convicted criminals.
The noose was tightening way before public telephone were removed...
@@fredgervinm.p.3315 Sorry, perhaps i did not explain my point well. My point had had little to do with what database they began or tightening the noose. I was pointing out the amazing advancement of technology.
Each of our brains creates electromagnetic frequencies' which like a fingerprint, are unique to each of us individually. Being so, we've developed sensors, which can identify a person remotely by their individual Electro Magnetic Brain Frequency..
Here is the kicker - in less than five years we will be able to locate an individual by their Brain Wave Frequency from a satellite in space. My focus was pointing to the technology.
those small barrels are great for close-up encounters, no shit!
My 2.5" Bulldog in .44 sp. is for every day carry. I'll save my 1911 for the Zombie Apocalypse.
love my bulldog too
Gabby Hayes
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EDC 1911A1 45AUTO
230gr. FMJ
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That is what I am looking for, a Bulldog Pug .44 Special.
Biker Dash
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Charter Arms....
And learn how to hold on to it one handed (keep a firm grip ).
Also like this configuration,
But, preferred the 1911A1 for EDC.
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the charter arms undercover is a tiny 38 and was well made too
In the 80's the model 36 "Chief's special" was the main choice for off-duty carry and as a backup. It is a nice, light, and powerful firearm. You can easily qualify in the high 90s with proper technique and enough practice...
For a fine example of proficiency and alertness letting a snub-nose revolver prevail against a semi-automatic magazine pistol, a full-auto magazine pistol, and a shotgun, look up the action of Sgt Dallas R. Pruitt, Winston-Salem NC police, on 29 May 1990.
Two suspects came in the front of a venue, firing with intent to kill him. Two more came in back. First suspect was DRT, with a head shot. Second suspect was found on the sidewalk, with head and groin wounds, died later in hospital. The other two were captured later. Pruitt recovered and retired, because of nerve damage to his arm, but a clear head, muscle memory, and grit let him fight through an ambush with only five rounds.
For the record, I used to carry a 45 semi almost everywhere, but in my one peacetime confrontation, a snub 357 beat my opponent's magazine pistol. Small size, reliability, practice, and constant alertness beat high capacity and false confidence, which most assailants have.
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.
I carry a Smith and Wesson Model 36 chief's special. Which is the same gun as this but in a blued variant. Most self defense situations are up close and personal, within 10 feet, not 25 yards, so I feel very safe carrying it. I have carried a Walther PPK .380, but I like the reliability of a revolver. When my life's on the line, I want to know when I pull the trigger a round will fire, and then I can fire again. I use Hornady personal defense hollow point ammo. These are great carry guns.
Smart move, as a cop I can tell you that the 380 will probably get the perps attention and may or may not get them of you, but the 38 spl loaded 158gr jhp will make them a memory.
38 +P 125 grain SJHP will do the same.
Great video and remember a revolver is always ready to go with no worries about failures to feed. 5 shots may be problematic but most encounters are at very close range and with reasonable practice you can be deadly accurate at that distance.
Well done sir. lots of people snicker and joke about 38spl. I carry rock island m206 6-shot 38spl snubbie as my daily carry. I trust this tool have no doubt this will do the job and deliver the goods if needed. plus it fits in the pocket.
That’s my sweet pea! Carried her around 35 years. Will never fail you!
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Excellent video straight to the point Awesome tips thank you keep that style you got it's Awesome 👍
Good info for beginners. One of my favorite pistols is a S&W 19-3 loaded with 140gr Hornady XTP 357mag its a boomer!
I always heard good things about 38 Specials, I'd definitely pack one for self defense, it's not the size of the gun that matters, its what the man behind it is capable of, what is a gun if you can't shoot or don't know how to shoot right.
My S&W 36 and a speed loader with +P Silver tips is always on me for a main gun and for backup with a Glock 23 - 40 cal.
Some of these folks called "experts" have no clue about what a 38 snub can do ... even with multiple opponents at close range = 20 feet or less . More than one deer has wound up in the freezer after being nailed with a snub .
For graduation I was given a colt 1911. Love it. But dang it’s heavy for edc. Friends dad was selling a Taurus revolver cheap. It was beat all the hell. I got to try it out. Soon as I was old enough I got my big boy papers and straight to the store and or another Taurus and then later got a hammerless. 43 yards and hit a soda can. Like everything. Practice like you have an unlimited supply of ammo.
This is one of your older videos. I love them all. You do a great job. I'm 58 and respect you because you don't get caught up in the macho BS about caliber or round count my wife is 68 and can't work a semi-auto so I got her the best choice for her a Smith 38 special bodyguard all she has to do is pull the trigger she doesn't carry I do but if in end up in the hospital she has something to defend herself it's not too heavy and she shoots it well she's not a gun person I see women at gun stores looking at a 380 and don't know anything about guns I wouldn't recommend a 380 for a first time buyer for women I see many having trouble chambering a round shot placement being comfortable is the most important thing.
Absolutely love my Ruger SP-101. 2 inch barrel and I can put all five shots within a 2 inch circle at 25 feet. Works for me:)
Hello Ken. I just picked up a 2" SP-101 and I'll be doing a video review on it in the near future. Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you watching my video.
@@mixup98 I put Crimson Trace red dot on it. I can shoot the eyelashes off a gnat with that gun.
Great video! A snub nosed handgun as shown is not easy to shoot accurately. This guy has definitely practiced a lot... impressive!
my EDC is a S&W 638 .38 snub & will continue to be
I just recently requalified for my CCW. 5, 10, & 15 yards, with my Model 36. All double action. Scored 29 of 30.
Great shooting CrazyPetez 👍🤠