I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
Thank you for using the term "auto loader". They are NOT semi-auto. If your auto loading gun is "semi" auto, it is broken. Fire a round it automatically loads a new round to battery. How it fires is the distinction. Single pull, three shot burst, or rock and roll i.e. Fully auto, squad assault weapon. You're the absolute best on UA-cam. God bless you and many more new years to you.
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well. Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
Man! What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir! I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’. Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm. AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
Fantastic video, as usual. Extremely clear, and full of common sense. If I may add a category I don't think you address here, is the home defense gun, the one to keep handy next to one's bed, but that might be seldom used. There, the revolver might be the better choice as one wouldn't have to worry about the spring of an autoloader magazine failing over a long period of time of being compressed. And a decent 38 special +P JHP would do a good job while avoiding overpenetration.
I agree with the reliably of a revolver sitting vs auto loader but, it's more challenging to attach a light to a revolver. In the unfortunate event that someone breaks in and its dark I would want to grab a pistol with a light vs trying to flip on light switches or holding a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other. Just some food for thought
@@liddell157 It's a fair point, though I can think of a couple of S&W that allow for the mounting of a light. But they're a bit of an acquired taste, and those of us who are into revolvers typically tend to prefer classic lines.
@@liddell157 True, but the disadvantages of a handgun mounted light are 1) it can show your adversary exactly where to shoot, and 2) if you sweep an area with the light you are covering everything and everyone with your weapon, potentially intruder plus family.
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available. Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced. However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers. The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases). A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
I really enjoyed your presentation, GunBlue. I myself have always been a fan of revolvers, and still faithfully carry my SP101 Ruger .357. I'd be very curious to see your thoughts on the Ruger Security Six line, as it compared to the K frame S&W. I would imagine you were around in the days of Rugers emergence onto the double action scene. I have done a lot of research into the history of the guns, but I'm always yearning to hear of first hand accounts. I know you were a S&W armorer and have shown how the newer S&W are superior in terms of strength and design to their older counterparts. From what I understand, Ruger was really ahead of their time with the designs they put forth in the Six lineup. Thanks for your continued effort, Sir.
The Security Six are great revolvers that stack up very well against the S&W in every regard except the trigger pull. There is nothing that can compete with the triggers that S&W builds even to this day. I love my Rugers and the GP 100 is probably the strongest .357 American built but even though they may be as accurate from the bench off hand in DA the S&W will always be a bit more accurate because of its trigger pull
I have an SP101 and the double action had always been a bit rough. I finally took it apart and found that there were a lot of rough edges and burrs in the action. I smoothed things up with fine jewelers files and stones and the difference is amazing. The single action cocking was also improved. Feels almost like an S&W. Almost. My GP100 did not have the same issues and I was able to improve the action by installing different trigger and hammer springs and a trigger stop screw.
@@wwalker3738 I agree, the triggers do not compare. I've had over a dozen Smiths and 5 examples of Six series guns. One Security Six had a tuned action for competition shooting, which was fairly smooth and light. However it didn't hold a candle to my basic, barebones Model 10-5, the run of the mill service revolver. I was actually quite shocked at what a difference there was the first time I handled a Security Six. I had been shooting Smiths since my teens, and had been very excited to handle a Security Six but was taken back by how stiff and mechanical it felt in comparison to the glass like K frames. It's something I can overlook, as I enjoy the design overall moreso than the Smiths. I have a GP100 as well, and it actually has the best trigger of any Ruger I've encountered. It's a 3" barreled, fixed sight GP100 in blued, circa 1989 which I purchased unfired. I've got several thousand rounds through it and the trigger is actually really nice. Much better than the Security Six with the action job was. My SP101 I carry is nothing to write home about, however I have never liked the comparable J frame triggers either, and actually prefer the SP101 over them.
@@tomarmstrong750 I have never tinkered with my SP101, I will agree the action is not the greatest, it's heavy and mechanical feeling, but not the worst I've felt. I will have to pull it apart and inspect everything sometime. My GP100 actually has the best trigger I've felt on a Ruger and has no modifications. It's an older 3" model from 1989. I bought my wife essentially the identical gun, 3" fixed sight only hers is stainless steel. Newly mfg in 2020. The trigger on that gun is noticeably grittier and more mechanical feeling than mine from 1989.
I just bought an SP101. I can’t believe how bad the trigger is. The hammer and trigger springs are unbearably stiff. I haven’t even shot it yet and don’t plan to until I do a trigger job. On the other hand it is a fine looking piece of machinery.
Excellent video. I love both styles of handguns and I agree that both can be an excellent choice depending on a persons needs. I noticed at the end of the video bringing up arthritic conditions, some of my older or I should say "wiser" family members are now having a hard time with slide manipulation. The beauty of a revolver is its old camera simplicity "point and shoot". While I have heard that they make "snake shot" for 9mm or .45 acp (I've never seen it in person) and even then I would question cycling reliability , .357 Mag or .44 mag snake shot is readily available for persons camping. Plus both can be down loaded to .38 spl or .44 spl all the way up to much more powerful loads. Both are great but if I could only own one...make it a revolver.
I like both for different reasons but I love the classic revolver. I think capacity is overrated for self defense. I think if someone is in a situation where you need 15 rounds there in trouble. Great discussion thank you 👍
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. I'm sure many folks in the concealed carry crowd would consider you a "fudd" for your opinion on capacity in a civilian defensive firearm; I agree with you, however. I have carried firearms with ammunition capacities large and small, and have certainly never felt "undergunned" when carrying a gun with a six round cylinder or a seven round magazine as opposed to a 15 round magazine. I can understand the sentiment of "better to have more rounds, and not need them, than to have too few," however, I think those folks overestimate the number of cartridges fired in a legal self-defense scenario. It's certainly not bad to have more ammunition, but it should not, in my opinion, be the primary or even secondary concern when choosing a carry gun. Better to pick a weapon that is reliable and practical to carry first and foremost. Any extra ammunition capacity should be seen as the "icing on the cake," as it were.
Years ago I started out with a 38 special J frame and then changed calibers twice with semi autos. After all these years I am now back to a 38 special J frame for concealed carry and couldn’t be happier!
You are a national treasure and as comes out in some of your other videos a genuine Christian. I appreciate both. Please consider being less wed to S&W. They are not now who they were when you were in the field. Ruger seems to be the best made revolver these days.
No, they are not what they used to be. I am a certified factory trained armorer for both S&W and Ruger, and there was never a marriage ceremony with me and S&W. I presume that you are not familiar with my respect for Ruger engineering, and perhaps haven't seen the Redhawk that I often holstered and demonstrated. On the basis of your note, it sounds like you haven't seen my critical review of the new Model 19, nor perhaps saw my most recent video comments regarding their century old design and its 51 weaknesses that I was trained to repair. Constantly and frustratingly, year after year. Let me be clear from an Armorer's point of knowledge, having maintained and repaired many hundreds of S&W revolvers since 1975, and having maintained hundreds of Ruger GP100s that never required repair. 1. Ruger is a stronger, and virtually indestructible. 2. The old, beautiful S&W was a nightmare of weak design that was utterly impossible to keep in top working order. It's a pretty, but dysfunctional work of art that left the factory destined for continual breakdown and loosening. 3. The new S&W with the hated key lock and the despised MIM internals is vastly superior in strength, reliability, and does not require the constant skills of an Armorer to keep in top working order. That's why I own two of them. 4. I testified before my chief and police commissioners in 1985 that our S&W were junk and cost the department many unnecessary hours of constant repair and expensive parts (S&W charged us for parts). I further recommended that we scrap our S&W revolvers and eliminate them from consideration, and purchase the then brand new GP100. We did. In the ensuing years before we transitioned to autos, I never repaired a single Ruger. (To this day, Ruger does not charge me as their Armorer for parts, which are very rarely needed). 5. S&W ignored their weak issues for nearly a hundred years until police departments began switching to the GP100. Overnight, they seemed to have an attitude change and they finally addressed those failings.
Anyone that doesn't appreciate should trying and hang out and feel the precision and inspect the precision of some a Smith or Colt. feel the fine trigger and smooth rotation of the cylinder etc...works of art that just so happen could feed you or save your life. Long live the revolver! p.s. I have several auto's not a hater of auto's one bit.
I really like the .357/.38 revolvers and shoot them DA. IMO if I can shoot a revolver DA well shooting my pistols is much easier. The main downside to the centerfire revolvers is the cost of ammo if you don't reload, unless you are shooting a 9mm revolver. I am seeing some 9mm brass cased for .25/.26 cents per round with free shipping. The .38 range ammo may be twice that amount.
Farmer hear god bless you I feel the same way I don’t need a washing machine etc oh my pistol please keep the video coming you are so knowledgeable carry on
Good points, having been a LEO for 20 years, I always loved my wheel guns. Never had a malfunction. After having to switch over to semi-auto pistols, at the range, I would experience jamming issues on a semi frequent basis. I'm glad I do not have to consider a firefight on the street and be outgunned with a revolver. Now, I carry one for personal protection. Have to love wheel guns for the fact that every time you pull the trigger they go bang. However, I guess I am a hybrid, I do have a small 380 caliber for pocket carry... I sometimes forget it is even in my pocket.
For years, it was always the 1911, then I picked up a .38/.357 King Cobra, and I can go either way now. I don't carry a wheel gun but for a home defense situation, where I had to keep something at the ready for the bump in the night situation, the wheel gun would be the choice.
If I was forced to live in an occupied state with an idiotic mag ban, I'm taking a revolver. but since I live in a free state, give me all the autoloaders with standard capacity magazines
I like both depending on the particular application but I find myself carrying a compact 9mm pistol most for EDC but when im hiking/hunting in black bear country im packing a 10mm..At the range I prefer a revolver for targets
Most often, I carry a 5 shot .357 revolver (S&W 360PD with green CT grip laser- definitely not a range gun) in OWB holster and a Ruger LCP Max in pocket holster (extra magazine in off hand pocket). One of the best features of a revolver is there is no need for lengthy break-in period (20 round for revolver- mostly to determine what ammo I will use) vs. 100-200 rounds for semi auto (to ensure reliability as well as ammo type). Worst feature of revolver is sight picture, although my Kimber K6s has great sights and points instinctively. Haven't seen a Diamondback SDR yet, but their sights look to be very good. Most important features of my carry weapons are my ability to shoot accurately and their reliability. My learning curve for accuracy is generally shortened by the semi autos due to better & longer sight picture, but for self defense purposes, I can shoot the revolvers accurately. If I ever feel the need to carry a lot of ammo, I switch to my Sig Sauer P365 (OWB holster) and extra magazine, but I don't go downtown much, anymore.
I started off buying AR’s. Then it was semiauto pistols. Then AK’s. Then Shotguns. Then my son wanted a revolver, he was 16 at the time, so I bought him a S&W 686. Now I have been infected with the revolver bug. I just bought 3 DA revolvers and I’m looking at a Single Action Army. Somebody stop me, I’m spending all my $ on this stuff! Should I get a colt, Uberti or Ruger???😂
Well, most decent Firearms never lose their value, so you are not wasting money like the casino gamblers and pony players do. If you want to get a single "Horse Pistol" then you may want to look at "feel" a Colt Single Action Army, 1973 model, or it's cousin the civilian version named "The Peacemaker" (As seen on the opening scene of "Gunsmoke each week and Marshall Dillon drew and fired and the bad guy - 🙂). I owned a Ruger Blackhawk convertible single action in the 1970's and 1980's. I had two cylinders: a .45 Colt and one for the .45 A.C.P. cartridge. 7 1/2-inch barrel. I never liked the gun. It was not accurate, and the action was rough. {I traded it for a .22 semi-auto. .22 LR ammo is much cheaper than .45 ammo.} Some folks like Ruger revolvers, but not me. Before you spend your money, I suggest that if there is a shooting range near where you live, visit them and see if they have "loaner guns" so you can try out various makes and calibers. In an area that I used to live, the indoor range had "loaner guns" for use if you would buy 50 rounds of their reloads and shoot the gun at the range. Or, if a person you know has a single action Colt or Ruger, ask him to borrow it and buy some ammo and "test drive it" or offer to buy him a box of ammo for the use of his pistol. Try, before you buy! Note: The men in the 1800's who bought Colt "six-shooters" learned to only load 5 cartridges. The sixth chamber they stuck a dollar bill in, and that was the cylinder the hammer rested on. That was why Bill Ruger came up with his different action - a Ruger Blackhawk can have all six cylinders loaded without a 'bump' so the hammer does not accidently hit the primer while the gun is in your holster. That was the only complaint I have ever heard about the 1873 model Colt Single-action revolvers. I have noticed that many (most?) of the guys who are in "Cowboy Action Shooting" use Colt single actions rather that Ruger's or Uberti's. A Uberti is from Italy and there are handguns from Brazil. They cost less, but if they break, then you have supply line problems. {BTW - I later got what I consider probably the best all-around handgun ever made, a S & W Model 10, 4-inch barrel in the best all-around caliber, .38 S&W Special. Very accurate gun and the cartridge is perfect. Reasonable recoil. Hundreds of Police champion shooters, both individuals and Teams racked up many Trophies using .38 Special Double-Action Revolvers.} Hope this helps you.
@@repetitivemotion Hello. I am not aware of them, so I cannot give a judgement. Always a good idea to check reviews of companies and individuals who make, repair, alter things. I often look on the YELP reviews. A cautionary note: If you do buy a handgun (any firearm) and then pay some guy to make changes to it, then that will void the manufactures warranty / guarantee. I have known guys over the years that have bought firearms (usually handguns) which were pricey, then for some unknown reason, the normally sane person takes that high-priced super-dooper weapon to an advertised "pistol smith" or "gunsmith" and pays the guy nearly 3/4 of the list price of the new firearm to "accurize" it or "customize it". Argh! They have a fit if the water, electric or N.G. bill goes up $5 a month, but they have no problem spending mega-money on a "customized" gun. Some people must have tons of spending money and don't have a mortgage or pay rent. If I pay a bunch of money for a new fancy handgun then I expect it to work perfectly out of the box without any more add-ons, or special treatment. Many moons ago when I was in the U.S.M.C. they showed us an instruction film of a Marine Corps Captain who was a famous champion pistol shooter. He held the M1911a1.45 A.C.P. in one hand (it is after all a "handgun" 😉) and shot a dime off a fence post. Standard issue G.I. handgun, not some "customized" thing. Not everyone can do that, but it is possible. Have you tried shooting the Ruger Vaquero model yourself? I have never held nor fired that model. Ask the Range master where you shoot or somebody you know and ask to rent/borrow their Vaquero model and see if it is right for you. Offer to pay for the ammo. Lots of folks got the 9mm "Glock" bug in the 1980's and they were thought to be better than chocolate ice cream. I tried one at the indoor range (a loaner gun, if and the shooter bought a bag of reloads), and I hated the Glock schlock plastic wonder gun. It cut the web of my hand when it recoiled. NO other semi-auto or revolver has ever done that. There is a reason why most people test drive a car before they buy it. Hope this helps you make a good decision.
@@gusloader123I went to a gun shop this week and held the Cimarron and Ruger and dry fired them and both triggers felt very good I wouldn’t spend a dime on a hot rod gunsmith job.
Gunblue490, Thank You very much for taking the time to reply to my question !! Greatly appreciated !! I have recently discovered your videos and find them extremely informative. I plan to view as many as I can. I have enjoyed shooting since I was a kid. (I am currently 74 years old). Unfortunately, I live in CA. Out here, we are restricted on the firearms that we can purchase. We are losing our 2A rights. Thank You again, Dave
Love your videos and been watching a long time. My uberti cattlman 9mm has about 100 fps over my smith and wesson model 39. Got a cheap chronograph but its deffinetly more.
A late Merry Christmas to GunBlue 490. Wheelguns are real guns! 😊 They never jam, no failure to feed or extract. Handguns are meant for bad situations, often life and death. A revolver always goes bang. {If the cartridge is a dud, then simply pull the trigger again. { Double-Action revolvers}.
@@t44e6 They do IF you the user knows how to use the ejector rod. BTW - I did not say they were "perfect". They are certainly 99% reliable, unlike the jam/no-bang semi-autos. There are no safeties, no magazine cut-offs, no de-cocking gadgets on a revolver. They operate by pure, simple mechanical operation. There is a reason why in the military and Police Departments they give a class on clearing jams / no-fires / failure to feed cartridges / failure to eject cases from the semi-automatics.
I have a .22 semi auto (Ruger Mark 2). Up until last week, everything else I have is a revolver. I would not consider my .22 as a self defense weapon. My self defense firearms are the ones I have NEVER had a malfunction using. And that's the revolver. I have two .357s, a .38 Special, and a .44 mag. My primary CCW is one of the .357s I have had since the 70s. Never a malfunction or failure to fire. I cannot say that with any of the semi autos I have owned over the years. I bought a snall 9mm last week because of the good deal I got, and to play around with. I would only consider using it for self defense as a back up to the revolver.
I had an excellent pistol, the Ruger Mark IV w/bull barrel in .22LR. It was an natural pointer, as far as the angle of the grip to the sights, and it had excellent balance. I never had a misfire with it, and never had a complaint. But, I noticed with a pistol, I tended not to aim as carefully as with a revolver, and would fire more hastily. I value aiming properly, and for that reason I decided to switch over to all revolvers and trade away my pistols. It's because of my psychology of firing too fast, and during a home invasion I might be even more hasty in firing off rounds. It's one thing to shoot at cans or paper targets, and another thing to shoot at a human, esp. if you are awakened in the dark of night. Thankfully, I haven't had that experience, and it's just speculation on how I would perform while shooting at an aggressor. While at the indoor shooting range, I practice aiming and shooting, and I also practice point and shooting. Also, I am carefull to see how I shoot during single action and double action. I tend to shoot high and to the right with double action.
The main thing is to have a handgun, handle it safely, responsibly, and be able to fire it proficiently when needed. The choice of a handgun is determined if you want a defensive weapon or an offensive one. A revolver is best suited for defensive, to retreat from a bad situation. A semi-auto with hi-cap magazines is an offensive combat gun, to engage on a horde of opponents. I think most armed citizen prefer just enough gun to get out of situation with their skin intact. The longer you are engaged in a firefight, the more likely you will be shot. Survival is the goal in combat, not winning. Exceptions aside, leave long-term firefights to the cops and soldiers.
I've been debating myself on this issue as someone who is looking at buying a carry gun, and possibly a home defense weapon. The pros of a revolver, that I can see, are that they can be fully operated by one hand (which might be necessary in any close confrontation), they can stay loaded indefinitely without any fear of malfunction, and they are easy enough to understand in the event of an emergency where someone other than yourself might be tasked with using it.
If a revolver shot misfires...just pull the trigger again. A semi auto has to be racked again. If you get a double action revolver then you don't need a safety on it.. remembering to turn off the safety on a semi is overlooked...also a revolver will shoot with a limp wrist. Some semi autos jam up with limp wrist..just think if your wounded or your shooting with your arm around a wall or car. You may not have a firm enough wrist to fire a semi. Hammerless revolver is my choice for carry and to have next to my bed. Semi auto can also railroad your hand with the sliding rail.. you can handle all your business with 5 or 6 shots in a revolver.
@DC-fl1nf I've taken no "classes" that require thousands of rounds to complete the course. I did take my concealed carry course with my snub nose though.
I like both but if I could only have one I will take my S&W 581 Distingushed Service Mag. Even over my 586 Combat Mag and it’s very accurate Fixed sights are not going to get hit and knocked off. Simple. Easy to maintain. Three types of ammo. .38Spl, .38+p and .357 Mag. If you need more than 6 your in deep doo doo. From miles to wild it can accommodate you or almost anyone. SA/DA and they just work. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Next to that. I would have to go with a Beretta 92 M9 for a auto. Yes Heavy but it is probably one of the most accurate auto’s for me and they are almost are as reliable as the 581 and if you have a light strike you pull the trigger again. If click again clear the bad round if still capable.
I'm not, but Benny is a native Mainer from Acton. I have a lot of blood from Lewiston, Bucksport, Searsport, Damariscota, Bar Harbor, Edgecomb, Wiscasset, and Boothbay. Good to hear from a Mainer!
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Actually, full velocity is attained in any auto pistol because the bullet has cleared the barrel long before recoil inertia unlocks the barrel, or a very dangerous situation would result. The bullet is well down range before the action opens. Brands and model names have nothing to do with velocity. It's strictly a matter of barrel length and cylinder gap.
@GunBlue490 Not true only at 10,000 frames per sec can you see that the slide moves prior to the bullett leaving the barrel from all the research I can find this is what happens contrary to your belief there is no doubt that recoil absorbs energy and takes away velocity.
Both are equal..although the ability to retain brass is a prime convenience with a revolver. Additionally, bullet selection for hunters is much better with a revolver.
My point of the video was that they each compliment certain applications in specific ways that the other cannot. I attempted to illustrate those differences. Certain things that the one features for specific needs, the other can't. Other than being hand held firearms, they are entirely different and shouldn't be compared as "better" than the other, nor "equal", and shouldn't be weighed as such, any more than comparing apples to oranges.
I don't think a lot of people realize the amount of adrenaline that goes through you in a threatening situation. If someone is 6 feet from you, they are charging you the second you reach for your gun. If you miss the first shot and the gun jams, you are not acknowledging the jam until you pull the trigger again and then you have to react.
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
Amen
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
An “old guy” who speaks with authority on a subject that he has devoted most of his adult life to.
I own and enjoy both, but as I grow older, I grow fonder of my wheel guns.
Get your Old Fudd Club card.
Me too...
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
Revolvers, especially old ones, are much more interesting to me than autos.
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
Thank you for using the term "auto loader".
They are NOT semi-auto. If your auto loading gun is "semi" auto, it is broken.
Fire a round it automatically loads a new round to battery.
How it fires is the distinction. Single pull, three shot burst, or rock and roll i.e. Fully auto, squad assault weapon.
You're the absolute best on UA-cam. God bless you and many more new years to you.
I'll take both.
YES PLEASE…
@@RTRider.MaxCaptain … Ditto!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Before I was even watching the video I was thinking the exact same thing I’ll take both
If the shtf pretty much anything that works and is sustainable is better than nothing.
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well.
Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
Lots of solid and experienced comments in this video. Great content.
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
That room is so appealing, beautiful place
Man!
What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir!
I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’.
Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm.
AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
A Smith & Wesson Police Chief's model 10 is an awesome shooter! I have 357 and 44 Magnums, but I love my model 10!
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Happy New Year! God bless.
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
Thanks for your valuable information.
Fantastic video, as usual. Extremely clear, and full of common sense. If I may add a category I don't think you address here, is the home defense gun, the one to keep handy next to one's bed, but that might be seldom used. There, the revolver might be the better choice as one wouldn't have to worry about the spring of an autoloader magazine failing over a long period of time of being compressed. And a decent 38 special +P JHP would do a good job while avoiding overpenetration.
I agree with the reliably of a revolver sitting vs auto loader but, it's more challenging to attach a light to a revolver. In the unfortunate event that someone breaks in and its dark I would want to grab a pistol with a light vs trying to flip on light switches or holding a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other. Just some food for thought
@@liddell157 It's a fair point, though I can think of a couple of S&W that allow for the mounting of a light. But they're a bit of an acquired taste, and those of us who are into revolvers typically tend to prefer classic lines.
@@liddell157 True, but the disadvantages of a handgun mounted light are 1) it can show your adversary exactly where to shoot, and 2) if you sweep an area with the light you are covering everything and everyone with your weapon, potentially intruder plus family.
@@thomasholohan4090dont shoot noise . Take a lowlight class
Happy New Year. I have learned so much from your videos. God Bless
What a great teacher! He has a tremendous dept of knowlege, and good judgment.
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available.
Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced.
However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers.
The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases).
A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
@@tomarmstrong750 True , I am quite aware of what you say .. 2.3 grains of bullseye here
I usually just fill the brass up and leave just enough room for the bullet to fully seat. Never had anything catastrophic occur.
Happy New Year
Like them equally but those wheel guns are works of art.
I really enjoyed your presentation, GunBlue. I myself have always been a fan of revolvers, and still faithfully carry my SP101 Ruger .357. I'd be very curious to see your thoughts on the Ruger Security Six line, as it compared to the K frame S&W. I would imagine you were around in the days of Rugers emergence onto the double action scene. I have done a lot of research into the history of the guns, but I'm always yearning to hear of first hand accounts. I know you were a S&W armorer and have shown how the newer S&W are superior in terms of strength and design to their older counterparts. From what I understand, Ruger was really ahead of their time with the designs they put forth in the Six lineup. Thanks for your continued effort, Sir.
The Security Six are great revolvers that stack up very well against the S&W in every regard except the trigger pull. There is nothing that can compete with the triggers that S&W builds even to this day.
I love my Rugers and the GP 100 is probably the strongest .357 American built but even though they may be as accurate from the bench off hand in DA the S&W will always be a bit more accurate because of its trigger pull
I have an SP101 and the double action had always been a bit rough. I finally took it apart and found that there were a lot of rough edges and burrs in the action. I smoothed things up with fine jewelers files and stones and the difference is amazing. The single action cocking was also improved. Feels almost like an S&W. Almost.
My GP100 did not have the same issues and I was able to improve the action by installing different trigger and hammer springs and a trigger stop screw.
@@wwalker3738 I agree, the triggers do not compare. I've had over a dozen Smiths and 5 examples of Six series guns. One Security Six had a tuned action for competition shooting, which was fairly smooth and light. However it didn't hold a candle to my basic, barebones Model 10-5, the run of the mill service revolver. I was actually quite shocked at what a difference there was the first time I handled a Security Six. I had been shooting Smiths since my teens, and had been very excited to handle a Security Six but was taken back by how stiff and mechanical it felt in comparison to the glass like K frames. It's something I can overlook, as I enjoy the design overall moreso than the Smiths. I have a GP100 as well, and it actually has the best trigger of any Ruger I've encountered. It's a 3" barreled, fixed sight GP100 in blued, circa 1989 which I purchased unfired. I've got several thousand rounds through it and the trigger is actually really nice. Much better than the Security Six with the action job was. My SP101 I carry is nothing to write home about, however I have never liked the comparable J frame triggers either, and actually prefer the SP101 over them.
@@tomarmstrong750 I have never tinkered with my SP101, I will agree the action is not the greatest, it's heavy and mechanical feeling, but not the worst I've felt. I will have to pull it apart and inspect everything sometime. My GP100 actually has the best trigger I've felt on a Ruger and has no modifications. It's an older 3" model from 1989. I bought my wife essentially the identical gun, 3" fixed sight only hers is stainless steel. Newly mfg in 2020. The trigger on that gun is noticeably grittier and more mechanical feeling than mine from 1989.
I just bought an SP101. I can’t believe how bad the trigger is. The hammer and trigger springs are unbearably stiff. I haven’t even shot it yet and don’t plan to until I do a trigger job. On the other hand it is a fine looking piece of machinery.
Excellent video. I love both styles of handguns and I agree that both can be an excellent choice depending on a persons needs. I noticed at the end of the video bringing up arthritic conditions, some of my older or I should say "wiser" family members are now having a hard time with slide manipulation. The beauty of a revolver is its old camera simplicity "point and shoot". While I have heard that they make "snake shot" for 9mm or .45 acp (I've never seen it in person) and even then I would question cycling reliability , .357 Mag or .44 mag snake shot is readily available for persons camping.
Plus both can be down loaded to .38 spl or .44 spl all the way up to much more powerful loads. Both are great but if I could only own one...make it a revolver.
Happy New Year, and thank you for another informative video.
Very good presentation.
On par with Paul Harrel’s discussion with similar bottom line.
Welcome back, yourself, sir. I hope 2023 is good for you and yours.
I like both for different reasons but I love the classic revolver. I think capacity is overrated for self defense. I think if someone is in a situation where you need 15 rounds there in trouble. Great discussion thank you 👍
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. I'm sure many folks in the concealed carry crowd would consider you a "fudd" for your opinion on capacity in a civilian defensive firearm; I agree with you, however. I have carried firearms with ammunition capacities large and small, and have certainly never felt "undergunned" when carrying a gun with a six round cylinder or a seven round magazine as opposed to a 15 round magazine. I can understand the sentiment of "better to have more rounds, and not need them, than to have too few," however, I think those folks overestimate the number of cartridges fired in a legal self-defense scenario. It's certainly not bad to have more ammunition, but it should not, in my opinion, be the primary or even secondary concern when choosing a carry gun. Better to pick a weapon that is reliable and practical to carry first and foremost. Any extra ammunition capacity should be seen as the "icing on the cake," as it were.
I carry a Ruger LCR in .38spl and a Berretta Nano with two 8 round mags in a sling bag as backup. Best of both worlds. Call me a Tactifudd.
Years ago I started out with a 38 special J frame and then changed calibers twice with semi autos. After all these years I am now back to a 38 special J frame for concealed carry and couldn’t be happier!
You are a national treasure and as comes out in some of your other videos a genuine Christian. I appreciate both. Please consider being less wed to S&W. They are not now who they were when you were in the field. Ruger seems to be the best made revolver these days.
No, they are not what they used to be. I am a certified factory trained armorer for both S&W and Ruger, and there was never a marriage ceremony with me and S&W. I presume that you are not familiar with my respect for Ruger engineering, and perhaps haven't seen the Redhawk that I often holstered and demonstrated. On the basis of your note, it sounds like you haven't seen my critical review of the new Model 19, nor perhaps saw my most recent video comments regarding their century old design and its 51 weaknesses that I was trained to repair. Constantly and frustratingly, year after year.
Let me be clear from an Armorer's point of knowledge, having maintained and repaired many hundreds of S&W revolvers since 1975, and having maintained hundreds of Ruger GP100s that never required repair.
1. Ruger is a stronger, and virtually indestructible.
2. The old, beautiful S&W was a nightmare of weak design that was utterly impossible to keep in top working order. It's a pretty, but dysfunctional work of art that left the factory destined for continual breakdown and loosening.
3. The new S&W with the hated key lock and the despised MIM internals is vastly superior in strength, reliability, and does not require the constant skills of an Armorer to keep in top working order. That's why I own two of them.
4. I testified before my chief and police commissioners in 1985 that our S&W were junk and cost the department many unnecessary hours of constant repair and expensive parts (S&W charged us for parts). I further recommended that we scrap our S&W revolvers and eliminate them from consideration, and purchase the then brand new GP100. We did. In the ensuing years before we transitioned to autos, I never repaired a single Ruger. (To this day, Ruger does not charge me as their Armorer for parts, which are very rarely needed).
5. S&W ignored their weak issues for nearly a hundred years until police departments began switching to the GP100. Overnight, they seemed to have an attitude change and they finally addressed those failings.
1.3.23. I personally prefer a double action Wheel Gun™️……..no safety, only two ways to operate. 38 special/357 magnum is my preferred round.
glock...no safety...only 1 way to operate;) 10mm will do everything a 357 will
I have autos and revolvers. The revolvers are shot more because I hate policing brass and the triggers are better.
Was also preferred, until early 2000s, by French special forces; no safety to be concerned about, reliability, could immediately be brought to bear.
Revolver is king unless you’re planning to miss a lot or execute a platoon.
@@randylahey2242 no it won’t… wont shoot .38s
Anyone that doesn't appreciate should trying and hang out and feel the precision and inspect the precision of some a Smith or Colt. feel the fine trigger and smooth rotation of the cylinder etc...works of art that just so happen could feed you or save your life. Long live the revolver! p.s. I have several auto's not a hater of auto's one bit.
I really like the .357/.38 revolvers and shoot them DA. IMO if I can shoot a revolver DA well shooting my pistols is much easier. The main downside to the centerfire revolvers is the cost of ammo if you don't reload, unless you are shooting a 9mm revolver. I am seeing some 9mm brass cased for .25/.26 cents per round with free shipping. The .38 range ammo may be twice that amount.
I have that exact same Pendleton wool shirt.
Happy New Year....I'll take one of each please.
Great video. Thank you and I wish you a happy new year as well.
I learned to use both, I primarily use autos but my backup piece will always be my S&W 38 snub nose, love that little gun.
Your right, own both!!
Farmer hear god bless you I feel the same way I don’t need a washing machine etc oh my pistol please keep the video coming you are so knowledgeable carry on
I have both and like both. I prefer the revolver for having on my side when I'm hunting but I conceal carry an auto.
Good points, having been a LEO for 20 years, I always loved my wheel guns. Never had a malfunction.
After having to switch over to semi-auto pistols, at the range, I would experience jamming issues on a semi frequent basis.
I'm glad I do not have to consider a firefight on the street and be outgunned with a revolver.
Now, I carry one for personal protection. Have to love wheel guns for the fact that every time you pull the trigger they go bang.
However, I guess I am a hybrid, I do have a small 380 caliber for pocket carry... I sometimes forget it is even in my pocket.
good video, like always , G.B.
For years, it was always the 1911, then I picked up a .38/.357 King Cobra, and I can go either way now. I don't carry a wheel gun but for a home defense situation, where I had to keep something at the ready for the bump in the night situation, the wheel gun would be the choice.
Or a shotgun
I’ve carried a 1911 into the woods hunting and I don’t even like 1911’s, generally speaking.
If I was forced to live in an occupied state with an idiotic mag ban, I'm taking a revolver.
but since I live in a free state, give me all the autoloaders with standard capacity magazines
I like both depending on the particular application but I find myself carrying a compact 9mm pistol most for EDC but when im hiking/hunting in black bear country im packing a 10mm..At the range I prefer a revolver for targets
Most often, I carry a 5 shot .357 revolver (S&W 360PD with green CT grip laser- definitely not a range gun) in OWB holster and a Ruger LCP Max in pocket holster (extra magazine in off hand pocket). One of the best features of a revolver is there is no need for lengthy break-in period (20 round for revolver- mostly to determine what ammo I will use) vs. 100-200 rounds for semi auto (to ensure reliability as well as ammo type). Worst feature of revolver is sight picture, although my Kimber K6s has great sights and points instinctively. Haven't seen a Diamondback SDR yet, but their sights look to be very good. Most important features of my carry weapons are my ability to shoot accurately and their reliability. My learning curve for accuracy is generally shortened by the semi autos due to better & longer sight picture, but for self defense purposes, I can shoot the revolvers accurately. If I ever feel the need to carry a lot of ammo, I switch to my Sig Sauer P365 (OWB holster) and extra magazine, but I don't go downtown much, anymore.
38 Smith. Model 10. At bed side.
I prefer revolvers but I have a Beretta 92s that is a tank and keeps me safe with 15 rounds in the mag.
I started off buying AR’s. Then it was semiauto pistols. Then AK’s. Then Shotguns. Then my son wanted a revolver, he was 16 at the time, so I bought him a S&W 686. Now I have been infected with the revolver bug. I just bought 3 DA revolvers and I’m looking at a Single Action Army. Somebody stop me, I’m spending all my $ on this stuff! Should I get a colt, Uberti or Ruger???😂
Ruger GP100, Kimber K6S, Colt King Cobra, S&W 640 Pro, all in .357.
Well, most decent Firearms never lose their value, so you are not wasting money like the casino gamblers and pony players do. If you want to get a single "Horse Pistol" then you may want to look at "feel" a Colt Single Action Army, 1973 model, or it's cousin the civilian version named "The Peacemaker" (As seen on the opening scene of "Gunsmoke each week and Marshall Dillon drew and fired and the bad guy - 🙂).
I owned a Ruger Blackhawk convertible single action in the 1970's and 1980's. I had two cylinders: a .45 Colt and one for the .45 A.C.P. cartridge. 7 1/2-inch barrel. I never liked the gun. It was not accurate, and the action was rough. {I traded it for a .22 semi-auto. .22 LR ammo is much cheaper than .45 ammo.}
Some folks like Ruger revolvers, but not me. Before you spend your money, I suggest that if there is a shooting range near where you live, visit them and see if they have "loaner guns" so you can try out various makes and calibers. In an area that I used to live, the indoor range had "loaner guns" for use if you would buy 50 rounds of their reloads and shoot the gun at the range. Or, if a person you know has a single action Colt or Ruger, ask him to borrow it and buy some ammo and "test drive it" or offer to buy him a box of ammo for the use of his pistol. Try, before you buy!
Note: The men in the 1800's who bought Colt "six-shooters" learned to only load 5 cartridges. The sixth chamber they stuck a dollar bill in, and that was the cylinder the hammer rested on. That was why Bill Ruger came up with his different action - a Ruger Blackhawk can have all six cylinders loaded without a 'bump' so the hammer does not accidently hit the primer while the gun is in your holster. That was the only complaint I have ever heard about the 1873 model Colt Single-action revolvers.
I have noticed that many (most?) of the guys who are in "Cowboy Action Shooting" use Colt single actions rather that Ruger's or Uberti's. A Uberti is from Italy and there are handguns from Brazil. They cost less, but if they break, then you have supply line problems.
{BTW - I later got what I consider probably the best all-around handgun ever made, a S & W Model 10, 4-inch barrel in the best all-around caliber, .38 S&W Special. Very accurate gun and the cartridge is perfect. Reasonable recoil. Hundreds of Police champion shooters, both individuals and Teams racked up many Trophies using .38 Special Double-Action Revolvers.} Hope this helps you.
@@gusloader123 I found Cowboy Gunworks who claims to be able to take a Ruger Vaquero and make it handle real smooth. Any opinion on that?
@@repetitivemotion Hello. I am not aware of them, so I cannot give a judgement. Always a good idea to check reviews of companies and individuals who make, repair, alter things. I often look on the YELP reviews.
A cautionary note: If you do buy a handgun (any firearm) and then pay some guy to make changes to it, then that will void the manufactures warranty / guarantee.
I have known guys over the years that have bought firearms (usually handguns) which were pricey, then for some unknown reason, the normally sane person takes that high-priced super-dooper weapon to an advertised "pistol smith" or "gunsmith" and pays the guy nearly 3/4 of the list price of the new firearm to "accurize" it or "customize it". Argh! They have a fit if the water, electric or N.G. bill goes up $5 a month, but they have no problem spending mega-money on a "customized" gun.
Some people must have tons of spending money and don't have a mortgage or pay rent. If I pay a bunch of money for a new fancy handgun then I expect it to work perfectly out of the box without any more add-ons, or special treatment.
Many moons ago when I was in the U.S.M.C. they showed us an instruction film of a Marine Corps Captain who was a famous champion pistol shooter. He held the M1911a1.45 A.C.P. in one hand (it is after all a "handgun" 😉) and shot a dime off a fence post. Standard issue G.I. handgun, not some "customized" thing. Not everyone can do that, but it is possible.
Have you tried shooting the Ruger Vaquero model yourself? I have never held nor fired that model. Ask the Range master where you shoot or somebody you know and ask to rent/borrow their Vaquero model and see if it is right for you. Offer to pay for the ammo.
Lots of folks got the 9mm "Glock" bug in the 1980's and they were thought to be better than chocolate ice cream. I tried one at the indoor range (a loaner gun, if and the shooter bought a bag of reloads), and I hated the Glock schlock plastic wonder gun. It cut the web of my hand when it recoiled. NO other semi-auto or revolver has ever done that.
There is a reason why most people test drive a car before they buy it. Hope this helps you make a good decision.
@@gusloader123I went to a gun shop this week and held the Cimarron and Ruger and dry fired them and both triggers felt very good I wouldn’t spend a dime on a hot rod gunsmith job.
Finally an answer to this question I can trust.
I love 1911s so autoloaders for me. Heh
Especially if I throw on a double stack frame to have capacity alongside modern designs.
Gunblue490, Thank You very much for taking the time to reply to my question !! Greatly appreciated !! I have recently discovered your videos and find them extremely informative. I plan to view as many as I can.
I have enjoyed shooting since I was a kid.
(I am currently 74 years old). Unfortunately, I live in CA. Out here, we are restricted on the firearms that we can purchase. We are losing our 2A rights. Thank You again, Dave
You're quite welcome. God bless.
Thank You and God Bless You !! And, thank you for your service !!
I have a SR9c and have not had any problems with it.
Been waiting for a new vid! Happy day :)
Thank you for the great video. Gob bless you and your wife. Have a great safe new year
Model 57- 41 mag --- all you will ever need --- forget the 10--- Wyoming guy
Love your videos and been watching a long time. My uberti cattlman 9mm has about 100 fps over my smith and wesson model 39. Got a cheap chronograph but its deffinetly more.
First gun I bought my son was a Uberti Cattleman in 45 Colt. He still has it to this day,
I think I'll stick with my revolver it's reliable feels more comfortable to just in case 💥💥
Excellent video. Thank you and Happy New Year.
A late Merry Christmas to GunBlue 490.
Wheelguns are real guns! 😊 They never jam, no failure to feed or extract. Handguns are meant for bad situations, often life and death. A revolver always goes bang. {If the cartridge is a dud, then simply pull the trigger again. { Double-Action revolvers}.
No, wheelguns are not perfect. They DO NOT always reliably eject the fired cases from the cylinder
@@t44e6 They do IF you the user knows how to use the ejector rod.
BTW - I did not say they were "perfect". They are certainly 99% reliable, unlike the jam/no-bang semi-autos. There are no safeties, no magazine cut-offs, no de-cocking gadgets on a revolver. They operate by pure, simple mechanical operation.
There is a reason why in the military and Police Departments they give a class on clearing jams / no-fires / failure to feed cartridges / failure to eject cases from the semi-automatics.
the better one, is the one that works for you.
It depends on the job it's used for. Different tools for different jobs.
Thanks for another video. Great information as always.
God bless you! Blessed Epiphany and Happy New Year!
The deer antlers on the wall seem to be mounted upsidedown on the plaque
I am a lousy shooter, so semi has the advantage. But I prefer revolver, because it never has any problem, misdeed or jammed.
A healthy supply of both is best
That’s easy : WHEELGUN 👍🏻🤠
Great video! This gentleman is definitely an expert. For me it will always be a .38 Special Plus-P load in a S&W .38 Special Air-Weight snubby.
Unlike many I sometimes correctly refer to revolvers as pistols .
I have a .22 semi auto (Ruger Mark 2). Up until last week, everything else I have is a revolver. I would not consider my .22 as a self defense weapon. My self defense firearms are the ones I have NEVER had a malfunction using. And that's the revolver. I have two .357s, a .38 Special, and a .44 mag. My primary CCW is one of the .357s I have had since the 70s. Never a malfunction or failure to fire. I cannot say that with any of the semi autos I have owned over the years. I bought a snall 9mm last week because of the good deal I got, and to play around with. I would only consider using it for self defense as a back up to the revolver.
I had an excellent pistol, the Ruger Mark IV w/bull barrel in .22LR. It was an natural pointer, as far as the angle of the grip to the sights, and it had excellent balance. I never had a misfire with it, and never had a complaint. But, I noticed with a pistol, I tended not to aim as carefully as with a revolver, and would fire more hastily. I value aiming properly, and for that reason I decided to switch over to all revolvers and trade away my pistols. It's because of my psychology of firing too fast, and during a home invasion I might be even more hasty in firing off rounds. It's one thing to shoot at cans or paper targets, and another thing to shoot at a human, esp. if you are awakened in the dark of night. Thankfully, I haven't had that experience, and it's just speculation on how I would perform while shooting at an aggressor. While at the indoor shooting range, I practice aiming and shooting, and I also practice point and shooting. Also, I am carefull to see how I shoot during single action and double action. I tend to shoot high and to the right with double action.
The main thing is to have a handgun, handle it safely, responsibly, and be able to fire it proficiently when needed. The choice of a handgun is determined if you want a defensive weapon or an offensive one. A revolver is best suited for defensive, to retreat from a bad situation. A semi-auto with hi-cap magazines is an offensive combat gun, to engage on a horde of opponents. I think most armed citizen prefer just enough gun to get out of situation with their skin intact. The longer you are engaged in a firefight, the more likely you will be shot. Survival is the goal in combat, not winning. Exceptions aside, leave long-term firefights to the cops and soldiers.
You have great content but pls cut it down 15-20 min ... despite my knock of the time, this is my fav vid of yours ... keep these going ... thx
I've been debating myself on this issue as someone who is looking at buying a carry gun, and possibly a home defense weapon.
The pros of a revolver, that I can see, are that they can be fully operated by one hand (which might be necessary in any close confrontation), they can stay loaded indefinitely without any fear of malfunction, and they are easy enough to understand in the event of an emergency where someone other than yourself might be tasked with using it.
If a revolver shot misfires...just pull the trigger again. A semi auto has to be racked again. If you get a double action revolver then you don't need a safety on it.. remembering to turn off the safety on a semi is overlooked...also a revolver will shoot with a limp wrist. Some semi autos jam up with limp wrist..just think if your wounded or your shooting with your arm around a wall or car. You may not have a firm enough wrist to fire a semi. Hammerless revolver is my choice for carry and to have next to my bed. Semi auto can also railroad your hand with the sliding rail.. you can handle all your business with 5 or 6 shots in a revolver.
@@phil3476how many classes have you taken with tour snubby? No not thre nra bs i mean a 1000 rounds in two days . That has you really shooting .
@DC-fl1nf I've taken no "classes" that require thousands of rounds to complete the course. I did take my concealed carry course with my snub nose though.
Happy New Year to you GunBlue490 and thanks for the video!
I like both but if I could only have one I will take my S&W 581 Distingushed Service Mag. Even over my 586 Combat Mag and it’s very accurate
Fixed sights are not going to get hit and knocked off.
Simple. Easy to maintain. Three types of ammo. .38Spl, .38+p and .357 Mag. If you need more than 6 your in deep doo doo.
From miles to wild it can accommodate you or almost anyone.
SA/DA and they just work.
Take care of it and it will take care of you.
Next to that. I would have to go with a
Beretta 92 M9 for a auto. Yes Heavy but it is probably one of the most accurate auto’s for me and they are almost are as reliable as the 581 and if you have a light strike you pull the trigger again. If click again clear the bad round if still capable.
I am a revolver person, but will use a semi auto for defense. I believe that capacity is critical today.
Auto with a revolver back up
Gun blue… are you a fellow Mainer? Bucksport Maine here.
I'm not, but Benny is a native Mainer from Acton. I have a lot of blood from Lewiston, Bucksport, Searsport, Damariscota, Bar Harbor, Edgecomb, Wiscasset, and Boothbay. Good to hear from a Mainer!
@@GunBlue490 i manage a part of pemaquid mussel farms and we harvest out of clarks cove (bristol maine) and eastern bay, bar harbor.. just off the beach of lamoine state park. If you ever want the best mussels in the u.s, ill send some for you to a local distributor (on us) since i am also the packing/shipping manager. I wear many hats in the business. But i just wanted to say you have an awesome channel and its tough connecting with young ol timers with such a great knowledge base on the subject of reloading among all your other interesting videos. Im brand new into reloading but i look forward to your videos including all the free knowledge your willing to provide. Look us up online and if you like mussels (rope grown in the cleanest waters on the east coast) let me know. All the best and God bless.
I agree with your wifes carry choise. Her choice is even good for men. Another advantage of the wheel gun also is low maintenance.
Thank you for making this interesting video!
Excellent video and channel. God bless
Very good video
Well said. Great video.
Muzzle velocity out of a Smith and wesson 986 is almost identical as a glock 19. I believe the slide recoil makes up a difference in the cylinder gap.
Actually, full velocity is attained in any auto pistol because the bullet has cleared the barrel long before recoil inertia unlocks the barrel, or a very dangerous situation would result. The bullet is well down range before the action opens. Brands and model names have nothing to do with velocity. It's strictly a matter of barrel length and cylinder gap.
@GunBlue490 Not true only at 10,000 frames per sec can you see that the slide moves prior to the bullett leaving the barrel from all the research I can find this is what happens contrary to your belief there is no doubt that recoil absorbs energy and takes away velocity.
You sir are the best!!
Both are equal..although the ability to retain brass is a prime convenience with a revolver. Additionally, bullet selection for hunters is much better with a revolver.
My point of the video was that they each compliment certain applications in specific ways that the other cannot. I attempted to illustrate those differences. Certain things that the one features for specific needs, the other can't. Other than being hand held firearms, they are entirely different and shouldn't be compared as "better" than the other, nor "equal", and shouldn't be weighed as such, any more than comparing apples to oranges.
I don't think a lot of people realize the amount of adrenaline that goes through you in a threatening situation. If someone is 6 feet from you, they are charging you the second you reach for your gun. If you miss the first shot and the gun jams, you are not acknowledging the jam until you pull the trigger again and then you have to react.
Give me a revolver with a secondary ammunition supply fed through the grip.
It could be done you know. 🤔
Wonderful good informative information thx
Happy new year
why isnt coo coo clock running? heard the other one..