How a Revolver Works

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2010
  • A school project of a simple expository animation of "How a Revolver Works" highlighting the trigger and firing sequences. Reference used from howstuffworks.com
    Software used: Maya 2009, Photoshop, After Effects, Mental Ray
    Update - September 25, 2020:
    Thank you for everyone who has reached out and has provided positive feedback on this animation piece over the past 10 years.
    www.andrewlarson3d.com
    andrewlarson3d@gmail.com
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  • @palmbeach4825
    @palmbeach4825 5 років тому +1803

    I noticed one thing in all modern guns. We need springs to make them work. SPRINGS . Let that sink in. A very useful invention.

    • @cocknballsproductions
      @cocknballsproductions 4 роки тому +450

      What the fuck does the sink want now

    • @applebobbb6321
      @applebobbb6321 4 роки тому +127

      Springs make my pen work

    • @davidsailo4802
      @davidsailo4802 4 роки тому +87

      Spring makes offspring...

    • @Zegger
      @Zegger 4 роки тому +65

      And when springs weren't a thing, we used ropes for bows and crossbows.

    • @ShojoBakunyu
      @ShojoBakunyu 4 роки тому +5

      No Springs! 😜😜😜
      ua-cam.com/video/le2eB2xtvBQ/v-deo.html

  • @JoshMats
    @JoshMats 9 років тому +481

    Finally I know how the cylinder rotates on a revolver!

    • @raincomedown_
      @raincomedown_ 4 роки тому +14

      Josh Mats never thought i ever see the day I find your comment on a video like this
      Hi

    • @tylnozcn27
      @tylnozcn27 3 роки тому +6

      No. way. For real? I never thought I would find you on a vid like this... and after 5 years???

    • @tonykieffer1396
      @tonykieffer1396 3 роки тому +2

      Yep

  • @nachomann_
    @nachomann_ 3 роки тому +554

    I'm trying to design a toy gun using the double action hammer to make the shooting sound and this is way more helpful than the other renders.

    • @TheSeoulTrain
      @TheSeoulTrain  3 роки тому +42

      Thanks for the feedback. This is the reference I used 10 years ago: science.howstuffworks.com/revolver.htm - there used to be a clickable animation based off of this image that was on the page: i.pinimg.com/originals/75/2e/d1/752ed1ddcc144fa3e9711a1229fa9ca4.png

    • @IwillCommentOnYourVideo
      @IwillCommentOnYourVideo 3 роки тому +7

      I'm making something similar, and yeah, this was super helpful.

    • @cllncl
      @cllncl 3 роки тому

      Update?

    • @nachomann_
      @nachomann_ 3 роки тому +6

      @@cllncl it's paused right now and i don't even think I'll end up using this design but if you want I'll keep ya updated

    • @a8552bc
      @a8552bc 3 роки тому +2

      @@nachomann_ can we get an update?

  • @mitchhammond3213
    @mitchhammond3213 7 років тому +656

    This actually was a bit more complicated than I thought

    • @yaseralani8953
      @yaseralani8953 7 років тому +6

      Mitch Hammond it wouldn't if u play battlefield 4 or 1

    • @cottonballs185
      @cottonballs185 7 років тому +44

      yasir2004 Reloading/cycling animations in video games won't really illustrate a firearm's internal mechanism

    • @zaikolebolsh5724
      @zaikolebolsh5724 5 років тому +36

      @@yaseralani8953 did you actually thought you were capable of understanding a firearm because you played a videogame? Fucking hilarious

    • @yaseralani8953
      @yaseralani8953 5 років тому +6

      @@zaikolebolsh5724 I have a big imagination

    • @kgbagent1404
      @kgbagent1404 5 років тому +6

      yeah me too,but i need to understand it,because i want to make a handmade revolver

  • @Momo_Kawashima
    @Momo_Kawashima 3 роки тому +297

    One can't unappreciate revolver's semplicity. I know, they're kinda outdated, I know, they can only hold 5 or 6 shots, but for an amateur/beginner gunsmith they're the perfect project

    • @eldridgedavis
      @eldridgedavis 2 роки тому +34

      Not outdated. Just different.

    • @doomthepro2ndplays552
      @doomthepro2ndplays552 2 роки тому +8

      I agree with you accept for the outdated part

    • @Momo_Kawashima
      @Momo_Kawashima 2 роки тому +29

      @@doomthepro2ndplays552 I mean, they're not totally outdated, they're just an older and less practical design

    • @jasonemig5199
      @jasonemig5199 2 роки тому +5

      Outdated? You need educated pal.

    • @Momo_Kawashima
      @Momo_Kawashima 2 роки тому +9

      @@jasonemig5199 well, the solution to how to build a single barrel multi-shot pistol by a mounted revolving cylinder became something "old" when mass produced mag fed semiautomatics took the revolvers' place in armed forces, the only reason they were brought back was because of a shortage of M1911s in the 40s, but then they were again issued only to people in the back lines and as training tools (and no, personal weapons are not considered a soldier's main weapon, even if an officer can allow you to carry one officially they're not supposed to be there). If you don't have speedloaders you gotta shove each shot in separately (which is not a fast thing to do) and have limited ammo capacity (you don't wanna have to reload every 5-6 shots if you need more than 5-6 shots, you just don't wanna), also if a revolver jams (for the people that believe that "revolvers don't jam", they do, they're mechanical contraptions, every contraption will eventually jam, even a simple door joint) it usually jams so you can't pull out the cylinder, and to unjam that it requires a lot of time and effort. Good luck getting that unjammed easly during battle in a situation where you don't even have your main weapon anymore (very bad, if you're in a battle your pistol is a last ditch "shit I'm fucked" gun). So yeah, I guess small revolvers are nice guns to have for self defence (I dunno, I'm italian, we don't carry guns, we have knives and relatives), but on a military level revolvers are indeed outdated, obsolete.
      Also no, I don't need an educated pal, I need a pal that brings me food, I'm starving here

  • @DONKFORTRESS6956
    @DONKFORTRESS6956 Рік тому +108

    Shepard: "you got the DSN?"
    Ghost: "we got it sir!"
    Shepard: "good, thats one last loose end" 1:11

    • @BlueRGuy
      @BlueRGuy Рік тому +5

      Turning this into a meme

    • @JJ-zy1co
      @JJ-zy1co Рік тому +1

      *Mississippi queen playing*

  • @Kop32353
    @Kop32353 Рік тому +13

    "Gordon doesn't need to hear all thi-"

  • @SniperOnSunday
    @SniperOnSunday Рік тому +25

    Simple, detailed, no-nonsense explanation. We need more videos like this.

  • @oilybat3269
    @oilybat3269 Рік тому +7

    1:10
    “Im Texas red, nobody can match my draw-“

  • @toazethegecko
    @toazethegecko Рік тому +8

    "Hey partner, it seems like you got a very beautiful gir-"
    - Somewhere in 1870s

  • @kimitsu_san
    @kimitsu_san Рік тому +7

    "Sir, this is the women's bathroo-" 1:11

  • @cameron3516
    @cameron3516 Рік тому +8

    "Hello sir we're the albuquerque police depa-"

  • @VlOREL
    @VlOREL 5 років тому +163

    Revolvers are perfect for life or death situations, they never get jammed

    • @elmothewise3915
      @elmothewise3915 4 роки тому +36

      Not ideal, 6 round is very little amount of shots, also reloading takes like 30 seconds if you miss all of them, a rifle is a bit too long, so a semiautomatic pistol with a larger magazine is better

    • @elmothewise3915
      @elmothewise3915 4 роки тому +5

      @Mateusz Wietrzynski I know, it's called a speed loader, my uncle has one for his 44 40

    • @elmothewise3915
      @elmothewise3915 4 роки тому +1

      @Apex • right, well lets just leave it at this.

    • @jonahmorales7588
      @jonahmorales7588 4 роки тому +2

      Elmo The Wise it only takes one shot to kill

    • @elmothewise3915
      @elmothewise3915 4 роки тому +3

      @@jonahmorales7588 but it takes minutes to bleed out, and from the shock. You'll still be standing.

  • @RzeTon
    @RzeTon Рік тому +7

    * Insert Mississippi Queen music *

  • @dannyengineer9862
    @dannyengineer9862 Рік тому +2

    The Mcdonalds drive through worker: "That'll be 15.99$-"
    My revolver pointing out the driver's side window:

  • @ConfirmedZer0
    @ConfirmedZer0 Рік тому +4

    "And thy punishment... is DEAT-"
    V1:

  • @jamvil
    @jamvil Рік тому +1

    "Sir, could you please sign me this album of yours?
    Lennon: "Sure. Do you need anything el-" 1:05

  • @bestboiyeet502
    @bestboiyeet502 Рік тому +2

    Employee: sorry sir, you cant bring your dog into this establishment
    Me:

  • @thepurpleshade486
    @thepurpleshade486 Рік тому +1

    this would go really well with the song: Missisippi Queen

  • @scrollingon1637
    @scrollingon1637 Рік тому +3

    "Ok sir that'll be $500. Would you like to pay with cash or___"

  • @soupcanltd2603
    @soupcanltd2603 3 роки тому +5

    “...and at least one barrel for firing.”
    Apache revolver: “No, I don’t think I will.”

  • @jairus5091
    @jairus5091 2 роки тому +14

    Fascinating.... i always thought you HAD to pull the hammer unit back to shoot, didnt know it could handle shooting without

    • @MrMonny
      @MrMonny 2 роки тому +19

      That's called a single action revolver

    • @ALJ9000
      @ALJ9000 Рік тому +5

      You’re thinking of a single-action. Double-action can just pull the trigger

    • @PetuniaIii-pd1ww
      @PetuniaIii-pd1ww Рік тому +2

      The first revolvers were single action, meaning you did have to pull the hammer back...double action revolvers came along later, and many double action revolvers will have a concealed hammer, for ease in carry situations...other double action revolvers will have an exposed hammer, that can be cocked and then shot like a single action revolver...the big difference is the trigger pull...most single action (or double/single action) revolvers have a very light single action trigger pull, which can aid in accuracy...a double action only revolver normally has a heavier trigger pull, but also is simple to use...pick up gun, aim, squeeze the trigger is simple, and under duress simple frequently wins...the heavy double action trigger is the only safety, and actually works very well...the old fashioned way to carry a single action is to rest the hammer down on an empty chamber, although there are a couple other ways a single action can be carried safely...

  • @everybodys.worried.abt.quinn.
    @everybodys.worried.abt.quinn. 4 роки тому +4

    I have no idea why I’m here but hey, you learn something new everyday

  • @WontSeeReplies
    @WontSeeReplies 2 роки тому +3

    Great work. Technically, visually, and audio/narration.

  • @radioactivehalfrhyme
    @radioactivehalfrhyme 4 роки тому

    This is inexplicably calming.

  • @awperstoper3385
    @awperstoper3385 Рік тому +12

    hey dad can i go to a furry fe-

    • @UnderscoreBread
      @UnderscoreBread Рік тому +7

      Police: 6 bullets in a head? what an unfortunate suicide.

    • @Charliee_Woofy_Pz
      @Charliee_Woofy_Pz Рік тому

      Forensics agent: this was not a suicide, this was deliberate

  • @tylen4ik1337
    @tylen4ik1337 Рік тому +2

    But before we can continue let's thank our spo-

  • @Cody357
    @Cody357 Рік тому +3

    Revolver lore

  • @nuttkicker245
    @nuttkicker245 Рік тому

    There's something so attractive about the revolvers' simplicity and straightforward design, kind of like the crossbow in a way. Yes, they're not the most ideal weapons but they still hold a special place in every weapon enthusiast's heart.

    • @nuttkicker245
      @nuttkicker245 Рік тому

      @@AFullNelsonI agree, and I suppose anyone who's willing to carry any type of firearm should get the proper training for it regardless.

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  11 років тому +12

    Sorry for the delay. Thanks for your interest in my video. You can use the sequence if you'd like. I'd like to see your training video when you're finished.

  • @dawid5878
    @dawid5878 2 роки тому +1

    This is so awesome and everything is just mechanical lol just like how the old cars they used to make back in the day

  • @HotPocketMcFarlane
    @HotPocketMcFarlane 10 років тому +1

    @Jaime Peñalosa it rotates so the gun can fire the next bullet. When you pull the trigger, the trigger has a little stick that pushes the cylinder around to the next round so you don't have to do it yourself.

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому +4

    @micas96
    When the hammer hits the firing pin it ignites the gun powder inside the shell, which 'shoots' the bullet. The shell remains in the cylinder. To reload, you would release the cylinder (about 11 sec in) and empty the shell(s).
    If I redo this animation, I will make sure to add the 'loading and reloading' process.

  • @silvermanicattack8190
    @silvermanicattack8190 8 місяців тому

    Thats awesome!gives me more confidence with my 10 22 ruger

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  11 років тому +1

    Thanks! That was a key piece of info when I was putting this together.

  • @raidzor5452
    @raidzor5452 6 років тому +266

    That's a weird fidget spinner

  • @xaza5625
    @xaza5625 6 років тому +33

    what a amazing project!!!! You better have passed

  • @DarkGallahad
    @DarkGallahad 12 років тому +1

    I think you chose the perfect template gun to illustrate how a revolver works. The most important double action revolver in my opinion. The .38 police special revolver. Which evolved from the .45 army colt revolver. Very nice video.

  • @deepalib3096
    @deepalib3096 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for showing us how a revolver works

  • @alanrochin4270
    @alanrochin4270 3 роки тому +2

    This is why I like these guns the mechanism is so simple

  • @user-yg1ru3um2b
    @user-yg1ru3um2b Рік тому +1

    Thanks for explaining! Revolver was simpler than I thought

    • @PetuniaIii-pd1ww
      @PetuniaIii-pd1ww Рік тому

      Yes, but at that there are usually more parts in a revolver than in a semi-auto pistol...the action is relatively simple in both guns, but because there are moving parts in both guns, they are subject to fail on occasion...a broken spring (best example, but pins, screws, etc.) will make any gun pretty much inoperable...you are holding a machine that creates explosions, normally controlled, but strong enough through constant use to wear parts out...

  • @IndorilTheGreat
    @IndorilTheGreat 2 місяці тому

    This is super educational!

  • @SchrALT
    @SchrALT Рік тому +3

    “Hey dad im a furr-“

  • @132o4_
    @132o4_ 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't know how the cylinder rotates and all I want to say now is thank you

  • @BobMarley-sr4vs
    @BobMarley-sr4vs 10 років тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you

  • @Cypher791
    @Cypher791 11 років тому

    excellent, exactly what i was looking for

  • @ElPinchiBear
    @ElPinchiBear Рік тому

    +You have the DSM?
    -We got it sir
    +Good, that's one less loose end

  • @diamondeyes1113
    @diamondeyes1113 4 роки тому +19

    My dad let me shoot his revolver for the first time and it was super fun. He taught me gun safety, I already knew some of the things he said because he let me shoot his 22 a few years ago. He was a police officer so I trust him with guns.

  • @akscreations2822
    @akscreations2822 Рік тому

    thank you that was very clean explanation

  • @Raeind
    @Raeind 7 років тому +1

    Excellent video, I enjoyed it. I learned a lot of new thing to improve my shooting thanks so much.

  • @jennivb6076
    @jennivb6076 4 роки тому +6

    Me at 4:50 am (still no sleep): *eyes widen* “How does the chamber and/or cylinder of a gun rotate?” *cant go to sleep until I find out*

  • @nabilrifqy278
    @nabilrifqy278 Рік тому +4

    Sir, we have the DSM. What should we-

  • @foxman25144
    @foxman25144 Рік тому +2

    *Free Bird starts playing

  • @6364Tk
    @6364Tk 12 років тому +1

    Cool video, love wheel guns.

  • @madaboutpix
    @madaboutpix 12 років тому +1

    great video , keep up the great work !

  • @shrimplysuperior
    @shrimplysuperior Рік тому +1

    Cashier: Sir, your total will be $3.50
    Me:
    "Okay, here you go."
    Me, at the range later that day:

  • @rubens.4116
    @rubens.4116 4 роки тому +2

    I managed to design the first low bore semi-auto (possibly full) revolver pistol. It extracts and ejects casings so never need to do it manually. Able to hold (depending on caliber) your 10 .22lr plus a 10 round magazine, which will have a safety latch to keep the bolt from double feeding if firing what's in the cylinder. I wish I could do a 3D rendering on a computer to later have a 3D printer to make the parts to make a functional model to later make a fully metal version.

  • @waffleshardware
    @waffleshardware 12 років тому +2

    you've explained it very good!

  • @Mr.M3nace13
    @Mr.M3nace13 4 місяці тому

    Thank you brother! I really needed to know this😂

  • @purushothamraobantu9263
    @purushothamraobantu9263 5 років тому

    i learned lot of things through this website

  • @OrbitWho
    @OrbitWho Рік тому

    Lennie: I’m gonna tend the rabbits!
    George:

  • @xXjedmanXx
    @xXjedmanXx 12 років тому +2

    excellent video
    really well illustrated and explained

  • @jaki_slabi4728
    @jaki_slabi4728 Рік тому

    "Damn us both"
    Micah's reaction:

  • @KaletheQuick
    @KaletheQuick 11 років тому +2

    That was helpfully informative :)

  • @wntw7935
    @wntw7935 8 років тому +1

    This helped me out.

  • @udabou2009
    @udabou2009 Рік тому

    "6 shots, more than enough to kill anything that moves".
    Revolver Ocelot

  • @diogocorrea9946
    @diogocorrea9946 4 роки тому +5

    0:00
    um revólver é uma arma de fogo repetida que
    0:06
    usa um cilindro que contém vários
    0:08
    câmaras e pelo menos um barril para
    0:10
    disparar o revólver para este exemplo é
    0:16
    dupla ação, o que significa que o martelo é
    0:17
    inclinou para trás ao puxar o gatilho e
    0:19
    uma vez que o gatilho é puxado até o fim
    0:20
    de volta o martelo é liberado para bater no
    0:22
    pino de disparo, vamos olhar para o disparo
    0:26
    seqüência a alavanca de gatilho empurra o
    0:28
    martelo para trás enquanto se move para trás
    0:34
    martelo comprime uma mola de metal no
    0:35
    lidar com o show'd primavera é um enrolado
    0:38
    mola de tensão desenrolada Molas também são
    0:39
    usado ao mesmo tempo um palete preso a
    0:46
    o gatilho empurra uma catraca para
    0:47
    gire o cilindro isso posiciona o
    0:50
    próxima câmara de culatra na frente da arma
    0:51
    barril outro Paul aloja em um pequeno
    0:54
    depressão no cilindro isso pára
    0:56
    o cilindro em uma posição específica para
    0:58
    está perfeitamente alinhado com o cano
    0:59
    quando a alavanca do gatilho é pressionada
    1:02
    caminho de volta, libera o martelo
    1:04
    mola comprimida aciona o martelo
    1:06
    encaminhar o pino de disparo no martelo
    1:08
    se estende pelo corpo da arma e
    1:10
    atinge o primer o primer explode
    1:11
    inflamando o propulsor o propulsor
    1:14
    queimaduras liberando um grande volume de gás
    1:16
    e a pressão do gás aciona a bala
    1:17
    abaixo do barril a pressão do gás também
    1:21
    faz com que a caixa do cartucho se expanda
    1:23
    selando temporariamente a culatra todo o
    1:25
    gás em expansão empurra para frente em vez de
    1:27
    para trás

  • @iamadness69
    @iamadness69 12 років тому

    @fithare the primer (round thing at the base of the shell) is a tiny cartidge filled with shock sensitive explosive so when its hit by the firing pin it blows up and ignites the powder in the shell

  • @coppcole
    @coppcole 12 років тому

    brilliant animation thanks

  • @just_a_Valkie
    @just_a_Valkie Місяць тому

    Old weapons: looks cool, very powerful
    New weapons: *block*

  • @hdevillier5119
    @hdevillier5119 7 років тому

    This is a great video!

  • @GUYANESEGT
    @GUYANESEGT 13 років тому +1

    @micas96 the pressure of the gas pushes the shell back while pushing the bullet forward. in this barrel mechanism, the bullet can't jump out on it's own. you have to remove it yourself.

  • @Snubrevolver
    @Snubrevolver 11 років тому +3

    After opening the cylinder, you must press the rod that is in front of the cylinder hard and it will eject all the cartridges for you (at least it should).

  • @Believe086
    @Believe086 Рік тому +1

    Perfect for Mississippi gun meme

  • @mrducky6322
    @mrducky6322 3 роки тому

    That was terrifyingly simple

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому +1

    Trigger and firing sequnces were animated with driven keys. Other then that I had controls that keyed the rotation for other objects.

  • @tf2spyclass09
    @tf2spyclass09 Рік тому +1

    I think every new revolver made should have the gas seal feature because it's cool to be able to silence them

  • @popcatgoldexperence172
    @popcatgoldexperence172 Рік тому +3

    FRRREEEEEE BIIIRRDD YE-EAAAHH *music*

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому

    @xXTheGreatGooseXx
    Thanks man. I kind of went back an forth between an older style and modern revolver. Overall, pretty similar.

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому +1

    @DeathGhost809
    All animation was done in Maya, and compositing was done in After Effects. The explosion of the gun powder was a particle animation done in Maya as well.

  • @LiacosEM
    @LiacosEM 7 років тому

    Great video!

  • @12Jakeyboy
    @12Jakeyboy 13 років тому

    Now onto phase 2 of my master plan!

  • @aleyhegazy3435
    @aleyhegazy3435 Рік тому +1

    1:13
    "This town ain't big enough for the both of u-"

  • @jblockman_59nunyabidnis68
    @jblockman_59nunyabidnis68 Рік тому +1

    *MISSISSIPPI QUEEN*

  • @AKOK11
    @AKOK11 12 років тому +1

    @fithare Did you mean, how does the firing pin set off the bullet? The answer is: there's a primer cap at the base of the cartridge. It's pressure-sensitive, so the sharp strike of the pin detonates it. This small detonation then ignites the main charge. It's chemistry, actually.

  • @nickk7769
    @nickk7769 7 років тому

    Nice Gun! I Love It!!!

  • @blessedbeyondmeasures7532
    @blessedbeyondmeasures7532 8 років тому +28

    the best gun! police can't determine what type of gun was used based on just the bullet! the shell casings can! but this gun doesn't withdraw casings🔥💯

    • @vinniekiro
      @vinniekiro 7 років тому +2

      good thinking, you just don't have to reload.

    • @sajadhoxhaj6603
      @sajadhoxhaj6603 6 років тому +1

      Well if you are a non-professional shooter and reload the revolver like let's say in games you will leave your casings everywhere

    • @Average-mi6ih
      @Average-mi6ih 5 років тому +2

      Why would you care about that if youre Not a murderer?

  • @mrcappetto
    @mrcappetto 11 років тому +1

    Very well done, thanks.

  • @christianchauhan23
    @christianchauhan23 6 років тому +2

    I like the customized handbgun of xander cage.

  • @mr99official28
    @mr99official28 Рік тому +2

    Arab man: exists
    Mersault:

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому

    @adythewolf
    Thanks man. I took a look at the M107A1, and i might take a go at it when I have some free time.

  • @pyrofromtf2713
    @pyrofromtf2713 Рік тому +2

    "I never really was on your side"

  • @X0l_
    @X0l_ Рік тому +6

    Hey dad, Im a fur-
    1:11

  • @TheBearsBeans
    @TheBearsBeans Рік тому

    Very cool

  • @archangel8428
    @archangel8428 Рік тому

    The quiet kid when you insult him in school:

  • @SinHasFlesh
    @SinHasFlesh 11 років тому +1

    Impressed that it said that the powder burns and not explodes. Most people dont know that...

  • @moultonleila4911
    @moultonleila4911 6 років тому

    really cool

  • @lennertplayz
    @lennertplayz Рік тому +2

    Me showing the cashier my 100% off coupon:

  • @IamTheRealAven
    @IamTheRealAven 12 років тому

    amazing

  • @TheSeoulTrain
    @TheSeoulTrain  13 років тому

    @Svet69
    It was something off of freeplay music. they have a great selection of background music you can use on a variety of projects