Everyone has a preference based on perceived functionality. Mine is Ruger Revolvers, Ruger builds their Revolvers like a tool not a Swiss Clock, so, yeah, the Ruger action isn't going to be as complex and delicately fine as a S&W, but that old Ruger Revolver won't fail you.
I've had two fail me. Both .44 mag. One was a cooked forcing cone, and timing. The other is timing . They fixed the first one for free. I haven't sent the other back yet. They don't last long with hot .44 mag.
I’m pretty happy with Ruger’s custom service. I bought a SP101. The timing was screwed up right out of the box. Sent it back, they replaced all of the internal parts and sent it back no questions asked. It’s run perfectly ever since.
@@mikeys7536 I have an old New Model BlackHawk and a Security Six, from the 1980's. Paid just $200 for the SS and $150 for the BH. at my local pawn & Gun. in 1986/87 I really like the new RedHawk, 8-shot in 357, BUT WOW, it is expensive. I'm glad I got my guns when quality was still affordable....🤠
Thanks EVER so much for pointing that out. Now, I can’t concentrate on the video, because all I hear is him saying “OK,” over, and over, and over! OK? 🤣
I have two S&W revolvers, 686+ 4” and a 60 -3”” both in SS , my third gun is a Springfield Armory SS ,1911 loaded, being a mechanic for 50+ years I had these guns apart down to the last spring , and polished then on a wheel , Reassemble them and fired them at the range. They looks great and I like them all !
I wasn't sure of the number you listed. I don't remember mine. It came in one box which when opened had the gun with I believed the 8 in. barrel attached and the other barrels down to 2 in all in order underneath kinda of a display box. I never changed the barrel. I foolishly sold it although at the time it didn't seem so. Bought it at Sportmart. There gone now I guess. was the chrome one. Also bought S&W 29 & 27. That was the 44mag. and 357mag. They were also 8 in and both chrome. Sold them too. Bought all 3 same time, no questions just 3 day wait. Those days are long gone. Don't remember the price but I believe it was 7 - 8 hundred for all 3.
I own over 30 revolvers but I started shooting pistol back in 1977 with a S&W 27 6", I now prefer my model 27 4", but I do own several Colts including a Python, I just love revolvers
My first handgun was a new 6" Python purchased in '75 from the San Francisco Gun Exchange. Yes, they actually had gun stores in SF back then. I took it to the range on Bay Farm Island. Every once in a while when shooting double action the hammer would drop and the trigger would jerk forward forward. I took it back on Tuesday, and they said it would be ready in a couple of weeks. I said "I paid $399.00 bucks for what I thought was supposedly fine gun and I need it for a trip this weekend." It was ready on Friday. - BTW, I sold it about two years later to a bank guard friend for $300... makes me sick every time I think about it.
Kinda sounds like my story....I too, bought a 6" Python although in '76....love it, reloaded many rounds for it. Was in the steel fab & machine shop bus. w/ my dad for over 50yrs. After reloading, i'd take out back and see how my loads were doing trying to penetrate some 1/4" and 3/8" plate. Then had a cleaning lady cleaning up my place and found out a/b a week later after she was long gone...that my beloved Colt was gone - stupid me....shoulda never left her up there by herself. Later in the local news, discovered her and her loser boyfriend were arrested for stealing steaks at the local grocery store - that never got my gun back, but man how stupid of me - best of recollection prob. paid btw $300 -$400 back then ~ (Chalmette Jewelry & Sporting Goods ) Chalmette, La.
I have the same one, here in Norway. 6" barrel and blued. Fantastic revolver. So slim and strong , the precision is great too. Mine still looks like new.@@noahdunaway
@@bushcraft_in_the_north mine has been stored since I bought it, I have fired it probably about 15 to 20 rounds. My son was born in 1976 so I will be giving it to him at some point in time.
My overall favorite(s) are the Smith & Wesson models 19, 357 mag and model 29, 44 mag. Maybe it's because I have both. However, they are the finest revolvers I own, or fired. Mechanically and accuracy the best experience I've ever had with any revolver.
My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 19, I don't shoot .357 in it (I use a 686 for magnums) I have owned a wheel barrow of .357's in the past, but the 19 just feels perfect in my hand!
I like them all, but my #1 choice is S&W Revolvers. Colt for SAA Revolvers, Ruger for Heavy Duty Revolvers, about 45 years ago, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Spl that was my EDC back then. Really, I do like them all, even the small off brand offerings. What's not to like about the trusty wheelgun! (new sub).
My favorite wheel gun is the Ruger GP 100, 357 magnum, 6 inch, 7 shot. I have an Ultradot UD30 red dot sight mounted on a Weigand "Weig-a-tinny" rail replacing the iron sights.
Most people respond better to encouragement. There was a lot to like about this video. A trained gunsmith could charge for his expertise, instead he takes out of his valuable time to offer free instruction.
Ive had my gp100s over 20 years, i bought them shortly after they came out and i have never had a problem and the accuracy is excellent,but ive seen several problems with smith and colts over the years. Ruger is a much better and tougher weapon overall..
Own a 1980/ 81 8" python.dont shoot it a lot.great condition.very valuable.truck gun is a s&w 7 shot .357 airlite.tough gun.mostly run .38 + p in it.never checked timing.guess i should.great vid.not a lot of vids on revolvers ,got a .9mm taurus as a nite stand gun.laser lite combo.lite,nice gun dont want that floating around in the center console.dust magnet.
I picked up a new 2021 model Anaconda 8 inch last week at Shedhorn. Glad to know you guys are nearby if I ever need service. Your store looks beautiful. Also, thinking about replacing the rear sight. Any options other than Wilson Combat?
Favorite revolver is a tough choice for me. Think it would have to be a 4” blue colt python. Who knows might change to my 4” blue colt diamondback 22. When I get it back from you guys.
@@guaporeturns9472 I love s&w too and even though colts are my favorites s&ws are definitely more durable . I have lots of older s&w revolvers 27s 19s 686 all pre 1990s . I shoot revolvers for fun but if I had to carry one I’d bet my life on it would be my 4” 686-3 . But colts are for some reason my favorite.
@@andrewpinheiro7202 Fair enough.. I always preferred Smiths… but I’m in no hurry to get rid of my Colts either. EDIT: If I could only have one revolver during the zombie apocalypse it would be my 4” stainless Ruger Police Service Six. That thing is unbreakable , accurate and reliable.
I also put a dowel of the same diameter as the cylinder holes down the barrel with the hammer locked back. If the cylinder stop has been bent, (happened to a friend's Rossi. 38 ) the gun will be out of time. Even a little can cause lead to shave and be spit out the gap between the forcing cone and the front of the cylinder. A correctly sized dowel will catch on the cylinder face.
& the question.. i have a model 66 -2 S&W,2.5” that my brother gave me that i think i is my favorite.it’s the one that really got the ball rolling on liking them so much..but…my friend,since we were children ,asked me to help him with his dads guns after he passed away a couple years ago. Rick knew that i was into hand guns .all guns really. y’all get it. anyway, I’ve never seen so many guns that were mostly special ordered,according to the receipt in the boxes. & never shot .some didn’t look like it had been opened since leaving the factory. The 1st one that caught my eye was a 66 no dash.he’d ordered with pearl grips. I liked it’s symmetry a little bit better than mine + the recessed chambers in the cylinder .There more reasons but that’s the one that i would like to have. It had a 2.75” barrel & that made a difference in my opinion. the grips ..no. not my thing. thinking maybe a new set of S&W checkered wood and a Tyler T .dk if i’d go brass or copper but thinking one of those would be good. mine came with degrading gooey rubber originals that i switched out for black & red VZ G10 .had the wood ish clasic/modern look that i thought would look right with the leather lined kydex STX own with pull the dot snaps & nice looking leather straps (not STX 2.0) if anyone looks at garrett industries web site …It’s not a product that is listed or pictured on there. the wife of the man that owns that place suggested that holster when i was describing what i was wanting in a holster. I was going for a classic/ modern type theme & with a black nylon kore belt , i think i achieved what i was going for. that belt was so much more supportive than my regular everyday ,fairly thick ,black leather belt from cabellas that i’d been using . I didn’t know what I didn’t know but kept hearing what great belts kore had and finally got one when i saw a sale. had to see what all the hype was about. For anyone who is thinking about getting a kore,the nylon is stiff and uncomfortable for quite a while.I only wore it with that gun.didn’t expect it to ever be comfortable.2-2.5 years into occasional wear, i noticed it had taken the shape of my hips.Like regular belts do. much better. i wear it all the time now i & it hasn’t started to wear out at all. I figured the track part of it would have problems with the edges that click rounding down with use.. and/or would crack.Nope.other than having to run a lighter over both ends…the exposed tag end started showing very slight signs of fraying at around 3-4 years so i went over it with a bic and kinda rolled the top layer of nylon over & rounded it in a little .other than that,looks like new but better. highly recommend but over kill for light guns. cannot speak to the leather version.don’t have one but will eventually. I d venture to bet it would be fine with any gun & extra mags,speed loaders ect on the other side. the have a buffalo leather option too. last i checked. weight ratted for 8-6& 4lbs. (nylon-buffalo & regular full grain cow leather) apologizes for the belt tangent. I might seem like a belt salesman but i’m not. There’s so much STUFF ppl say that you NEED here online,trying to make a sale. I just want ppl to know a real deal gun belt makes all the difference in the world. I went with nylon because i am in and around water a lot! I have swam with the kore..& every other belt iv owned.synthetics goes better with water. that & wearing on hot sweaty humid days is what really made the belt break in.FYI. thx for the video & tips.
I'm at a loss for words here... Wha-??? ------ I'm *ol' school. One hand only: (put other hand behind your back if necessary) Finger on trigger Thumb on hammer (Do NOT drop hammer) Cycle smoothly and RAPIDLY about 6-7 times. Cylinder should lock up crisply each time at full cock. (Use thumb to return hammer upon activating trigger) We should end up in absolute perfect alignment with forcing cone ON EACH CYCLE and at the END. Congrats! You're done! Next test (D/A only) is realistically 2-3 cycles: (it takes practice and you should utilize Weaver grip)-that means no thumb! Using trigger only, roll cylinder exactly far enough to lock up, then "smoothly" drop hammer. Do this twice. (3rd is just showing off..or you missed one lol) Congrats! You're done. ------------- No reason to keep dropping hammer in your "second" test, the first test already passed. The second test is only to feel a crisp roll around and lock up. The 2 or 3 hammer drops are a sacrifice to feel where it is between "factory" & pure slop. Cheers! -------------- *60+ yrs handling an firing pins/mechanisms/safeties etc are in many different designs. Using the old school practice simply allows respect for every type of hammer/firing design and gives instant feedback on condition Cheers! -------------- And yes it should be CLEAN But if it doesn't work in FILTH mode, then we have an issue.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to know if a revolver is in time if you do not check to see if the cylinder chamber bore is dead center in the barrel bore when the trigger is held to the rear. I’ve seen MANY revolvers that will pass your test that are waaay out of time.
Timing is about the hand, ratchet, bolt, and cylinder working in sync. This gun did all of those things just fine, although I would have used my finger to cause some drag on the cylinder. If the chamber isn't centered to the bore then it is a manufacturing issue or there's a worn bolt and/or locking groove in the cylinder. We've all seen some play in the cylinder when holding the trigger back. There is a reason for a forcing cone on a revolver. It's for cylinders that aren't perfectly aligned with the barrel.
When I was a much younger man (1982) I trained as an armed security guard. Everyone back then said to buy a Taurus model 80 .38 because they are “good enough” for security guard work. Not knowing much about Taurus at the time I purchased a Smith & Wesson model 10 .38 . Why? My wife at the time said if my life depended on it, she wanted to make sure it worked. I still have it. However, I have since purchased Taurus revolvers .38 and .357 (new and used) and I have had no issues with them. Now, going “off the page” I have purchased an EAA Vindicator (Windicator) German made .357 . Although some would say, it’s clunky, clumsy, heavy (I agree with them) it’s built like a tank! I’ve also purchased a Czech made Alpha Project (imported by Rock Island Armory) .357 . With that particular (snub nose) revolver I wouldn’t say it’s “Smith & Wesson, eat your heart out”. It’s more like “Smith and Wesson, you’ve got competition!”
In 1985 I bought a 44 mag Ruger revolver, with a 10 1/2 inch barrel ! It would drive 3ft. metal stakes in blue rock, effortlessly ! Bought to compete and thought about bear hunting ?
I've watched your show, do u also work on uberti regulators, mid 90s, 38/357, interested in making it into a fast draw, race gun with a fanning hammer, a vid on this would be watched alot, as there are millions of these uberti, pietta , clones out there
So i just did this with a S&W 686-6 i bought months ago. Only shot one box through it so far. Passed all the tests you did. But on the lock up there IS slight slop as you put it. Its not solid and un moveable like your demonstrated, there is a small degree of play. Is this soemthing to worry about down the road. I bought it brand new no one but me has touched it.
I really like the information you gave and am subscribing to your channel. As a constructive comment, please try to limit the use of the use of "ok". As far as my favorite revolver. Geez. Like asking which kid is my favorite. They all have merit and they all act out once in awhile...
No expert here (me), but that one Python looks to be nickel/chrome plated to me and not stainless steel... although I understand some were made in stainless. Anyone else thinking the same?
Everyone has a preference based on perceived functionality.
Mine is Ruger Revolvers, Ruger builds their Revolvers like a tool not a Swiss Clock, so, yeah, the Ruger action isn't going to be as complex and delicately fine as a S&W, but that old Ruger Revolver won't fail you.
I've had two fail me. Both .44 mag. One was a cooked forcing cone, and timing. The other is timing . They fixed the first one for free. I haven't sent the other back yet. They don't last long with hot .44 mag.
S&Wesson 686 4”
I’m pretty happy with Ruger’s custom service. I bought a SP101. The timing was screwed up right out of the box. Sent it back, they replaced all of the internal parts and sent it back no questions asked. It’s run perfectly ever since.
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I have an old New Model BlackHawk and a Security Six, from the 1980's.
Paid just $200 for the SS and $150 for the BH. at my local pawn & Gun. in 1986/87
I really like the new RedHawk, 8-shot in 357, BUT WOW, it is expensive.
I'm glad I got my guns when quality was still affordable....🤠
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I had a S&W 686, back in the 80's,
Hated it, super Heavy, Clumsy, only good for the range.
Traded it for a Super BlackHawk
Fun fact: you said "OK" 66 times during the course of this video. That's an average of one every 5.506 seconds.
Ha! Someone else noticed that besides me, although I didn't count. I wondered if someone actually counted the number of "OKs"!
Thanks EVER so much for pointing that out. Now, I can’t concentrate on the video, because all I hear is him saying “OK,” over, and over, and over!
OK? 🤣
OK it wasn’t OK just me OK OK OK OK. I had to OK bail OUT OK?
i counted 69
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I have two S&W revolvers, 686+ 4” and a 60 -3”” both in SS , my third gun is a Springfield Armory SS ,1911 loaded, being a mechanic for 50+ years I had these guns apart down to the last spring , and polished then on a wheel , Reassemble them and fired them at the range. They looks great and I like them all !
My favorite revolver is a Dan Wesson .357mag Model 15VH pistol-pack with all the different size barrels and grips.
Bought this kit brand new in the mid 70's. It was sold and marketed as THE DAN WESSON KILLER KIT. You won't see that happening anymore.
I don't have the kit but I do have a model 15 (vented heavy) with an 8" barrel. Wonderful revolver.
I wasn't sure of the number you listed. I don't remember mine. It came in one box which when opened had the gun with I believed the 8 in. barrel attached and the other barrels down to 2 in all in order underneath kinda of a display box. I never changed the barrel. I foolishly sold it although at the time it didn't seem so. Bought it at Sportmart. There gone now I guess. was the chrome one. Also bought S&W 29 & 27. That was the 44mag. and 357mag. They were also 8 in and both chrome. Sold them too. Bought all 3 same time, no questions just 3 day wait. Those days are long gone. Don't remember the price but I believe it was 7 - 8 hundred for all 3.
Too bad CZ-USA dropped the production of this fine revolver
😆Nope those marketing days are gone, sadly.@@billj1836
I own over 30 revolvers but I started shooting pistol back in 1977 with a S&W 27 6", I now prefer my model 27 4", but I do own several Colts including a Python, I just love revolvers
My first handgun was a new 6" Python purchased in '75 from the San Francisco Gun Exchange. Yes, they actually had gun stores in SF back then. I took it to the range on Bay Farm Island. Every once in a while when shooting double action the hammer would drop and the trigger would jerk forward forward. I took it back on Tuesday, and they said it would be ready in a couple of weeks. I said "I paid $399.00 bucks for what I thought was supposedly fine gun and I need it for a trip this weekend." It was ready on Friday. - BTW, I sold it about two years later to a bank guard friend for $300... makes me sick every time I think about it.
Kinda sounds like my story....I too, bought a 6" Python although in '76....love it, reloaded many rounds for it. Was in the steel fab & machine shop bus. w/ my dad for over 50yrs. After reloading, i'd take out back and see how my loads were doing trying to penetrate some 1/4" and 3/8" plate. Then had a cleaning lady cleaning up my place and found out a/b a week later after she was long gone...that my beloved Colt was gone - stupid me....shoulda never left her up there by herself. Later in the local news, discovered her and her loser boyfriend were arrested for stealing steaks at the local grocery store - that never got my gun back, but man how stupid of me - best of recollection prob. paid btw $300 -$400 back then ~ (Chalmette Jewelry & Sporting Goods ) Chalmette, La.
What kind of a complete restoration does a gun need that looks mint timings good other than a complete cleaning?
kinda , i had the same thought, one hour gentle n thorough cleaning
Some folks will charge you $2000 for a complete '' restoration '' when all it needs is a good cleaning. Just beware.
Restoration? Really? Both seem pretty nice at first view.
Ruger Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, S&W 629.
I am a revolver guy, and my Favorite has always been the Ruger Security-Six of 1970
I have Security Six made in 1976 and has engraved on it, “made in the 200th year of American liberty”.
I have the same one, here in Norway. 6" barrel and blued. Fantastic revolver. So slim and strong , the precision is great too. Mine still looks like new.@@noahdunaway
@@bushcraft_in_the_north mine has been stored since I bought it, I have fired it probably about 15 to 20 rounds. My son was born in 1976 so I will be giving it to him at some point in time.
@@noahdunaway and I was born in 1976😄 that was fun.
I have one in stainless steel, and it's a sweetheart of a revolver.
My overall favorite(s) are the Smith & Wesson models 19, 357 mag and model 29, 44 mag. Maybe it's because I have both. However, they are the finest revolvers I own, or fired. Mechanically and accuracy the best experience I've ever had with any revolver.
My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 19, I don't shoot .357 in it (I use a 686 for magnums) I have owned a wheel barrow of .357's in the past, but the 19 just feels perfect in my hand!
The Smith 19 feels "right" in just about everybody's hands....and is super smooth and very accurate. Maybe that's why they sold so damn many of 'em.
Older S&W, Colts . 5 screw , K frames, 22 & 38 are 2 of my favorites !
For 357, I love my Pythons, and 686 would be my second choice. For revolvers in general, love my 657's in 41 mag.
S&W 686+ 4 in, S&W 65 4 in and S&W 629 4 in were my three favorite revolvers.
My favorite is the Smith and Wesson model 686 3 inch version
I like them all, but my #1 choice is S&W Revolvers. Colt for SAA Revolvers, Ruger for Heavy Duty Revolvers, about 45 years ago, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Spl that was my EDC back then. Really, I do like them all, even the small off brand offerings. What's not to like about the trusty wheelgun! (new sub).
my favorite is the smith and wesson 43c. Put a techna clip on it and its an awesome 8 round casual EDC for around the house.
Nice maintenance tips! I passed this along to my buddy with a Colt wheel gun.
My favorite is sentimental. I 1977 my new wife bought me a H&R model 999. Still got the gun and same wife. Life is good to me.
I have a 4" 1994 Python in BSS,Colt Cobra Snub Nose in 38 Special Nickel Plated Aluminum and a 4" Diamond Back in 22 lr Blue
Thanks for the information. It was very helpful!
I have s&w 28 made in early seventies and it works like a clock
My favorite wheel gun is the Ruger GP 100, 357 magnum, 6 inch, 7 shot. I have an Ultradot UD30 red dot sight mounted on a Weigand "Weig-a-tinny" rail replacing the iron sights.
Okokokok drove me nuts
That's not ok 🤣
He must have said it 50 times. I wanted to scream..
😂😂😂
Okay.
Most people respond better to encouragement. There was a lot to like about this video. A trained gunsmith could charge for his expertise, instead he takes out of his valuable time to offer free instruction.
Should’ve named his shop the OK corral
Ive had my gp100s over 20 years, i bought them shortly after they came out and i have never had a problem and the accuracy is excellent,but ive seen several problems with smith and colts over the years. Ruger is a much better and tougher weapon overall..
Own a 1980/ 81 8" python.dont shoot it a lot.great condition.very valuable.truck gun is a s&w 7 shot .357 airlite.tough gun.mostly run .38 + p in it.never checked timing.guess i should.great vid.not a lot of vids on revolvers ,got a .9mm taurus as a nite stand gun.laser lite combo.lite,nice gun dont want that floating around in the center console.dust magnet.
Taurus 357 ,6” and Ruger Sp101 ,6”. Awesome guns. OK !!!
OKOKOKOKOKOKOKOK.
I watch your show every week. Enjoy it emensley......
Excellent review! I would recommend that you lose the word "Okay," your videos would be much easier to listen to.
I picked up a new 2021 model Anaconda 8 inch last week at Shedhorn. Glad to know you guys are nearby if I ever need service.
Your store looks beautiful.
Also, thinking about replacing the rear sight. Any options other than Wilson Combat?
All my favorite revolvers are Smith & Wesson revolvers. Either K frame or L frame revolvers.
Ok. 👍
Thanks...that's clear.❤
Thank you for an *outstanding* tutorial.
Excellent video, sir. Thank you for posting this, got a lot from it.
Favorite revolver is a tough choice for me. Think it would have to be a 4” blue colt python. Who knows might change to my 4” blue colt diamondback 22. When I get it back from you guys.
Those are definitely nice but they would be better if S&W made them.
@@guaporeturns9472 I love s&w too and even though colts are my favorites s&ws are definitely more durable . I have lots of older s&w revolvers 27s 19s 686 all pre 1990s . I shoot revolvers for fun but if I had to carry one I’d bet my life on it would be my 4” 686-3 . But colts are for some reason my favorite.
@@andrewpinheiro7202 Fair enough.. I always preferred Smiths… but I’m in no hurry to get rid of my Colts either. EDIT: If I could only have one revolver during the zombie apocalypse it would be my 4” stainless Ruger Police Service Six. That thing is unbreakable , accurate and reliable.
@@guaporeturns9472 for sure ruger makes a tank of a revolver can’t say nothing bad about ruger revolvers.
okay!
okay!!!!!!!!
I also put a dowel of the same diameter as the cylinder holes down the barrel with the hammer locked back. If the cylinder stop has been bent, (happened to a friend's Rossi. 38 ) the gun will be out of time. Even a little can cause lead to shave and be spit out the gap between the forcing cone and the front of the cylinder. A correctly sized dowel will catch on the cylinder face.
Gp 101, Gp 100, Redhawk, Blackhawk hell any Ruger.
Thanks
Ok? Ok!
Dan Wesson .357 mag 1985 came with 6 inch barrel
Gunfather, Great Video. I like Ruger Blackhawks, for the money you cant go wrong.
Well done video. Thank you for sharing.
I have a S&W mod 19. Works great in DA. However, if you try single action the cylinder bolt does not move to allow the rotation.
I like S&W. I have a 329PD, 4". A J frame Bodyguard in 38spl. I am in the process of obtaining a S&W 25-5, 4".
Excellent instruction. thanks!
What if I said "no, not okay" ?
My EDC is a Smith & Wesson Model 640. I am very happy with it.
I don’t know what’s funnier. You saying ok, or trying to predict when you say it as you say it 😂😂
Okay...
& the question.. i have a model 66 -2 S&W,2.5” that my brother gave me that i think i is my favorite.it’s the one that really got the ball rolling on liking them so much..but…my friend,since we were children ,asked me to help him with his dads guns after he passed away a couple years ago. Rick knew that i was into hand guns .all guns really. y’all get it. anyway, I’ve never seen so many guns that were mostly special ordered,according to the receipt in the boxes. & never shot .some didn’t look like it had been opened since leaving the factory. The 1st one that caught my eye was a 66 no dash.he’d ordered with pearl grips. I liked it’s symmetry a little bit better than mine + the recessed chambers in the cylinder .There more reasons but that’s the one that i would like to have. It had a 2.75” barrel & that made a difference in my opinion. the grips ..no. not my thing. thinking maybe a new set of S&W checkered wood and a Tyler T .dk if i’d go brass or copper but thinking one of those would be good. mine came with degrading gooey rubber originals that i switched out for black & red VZ G10 .had the wood ish clasic/modern look that i thought would look right with the leather lined kydex STX own with pull the dot snaps & nice looking leather straps (not STX 2.0) if anyone looks at garrett industries web site …It’s not a product that is listed or pictured on there. the wife of the man that owns that place suggested that holster when i was describing what i was wanting in a holster. I was going for a classic/ modern type theme & with a black nylon kore belt , i think i achieved what i was going for. that belt was so much more supportive than my regular everyday ,fairly thick ,black leather belt from cabellas that i’d been using . I didn’t know what I didn’t know but kept hearing what great belts kore had and finally got one when i saw a sale. had to see what all the hype was about. For anyone who is thinking about getting a kore,the nylon is stiff and uncomfortable for quite a while.I only wore it with that gun.didn’t expect it to ever be comfortable.2-2.5 years into occasional wear, i noticed it had taken the shape of my hips.Like regular belts do. much better. i wear it all the time now i & it hasn’t started to wear out at all. I figured the track part of it would have problems with the edges that click rounding down with use.. and/or would crack.Nope.other than having to run a lighter over both ends…the exposed tag end started showing very slight signs of fraying at around 3-4 years so i went over it with a bic and kinda rolled the top layer of nylon over & rounded it in a little .other than that,looks like new but better. highly recommend but over kill for light guns. cannot speak to the leather version.don’t have one but will eventually. I d venture to bet it would be fine with any gun & extra mags,speed loaders ect on the other side. the have a buffalo leather option too. last i checked. weight ratted for 8-6& 4lbs. (nylon-buffalo & regular full grain cow leather) apologizes for the belt tangent. I might seem like a belt salesman but i’m not. There’s so much STUFF ppl say that you NEED here online,trying to make a sale. I just want ppl to know a real deal gun belt makes all the difference in the world. I went with nylon because i am in and around water a lot! I have swam with the kore..& every other belt iv owned.synthetics goes better with water. that & wearing on hot sweaty humid days is what really made the belt break in.FYI. thx for the video & tips.
Useful stuff. Got a 30 year old smith snubbie I can do some doctoring to now.
I'm at a loss for words here...
Wha-???
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I'm *ol' school.
One hand only: (put other hand behind your back if necessary)
Finger on trigger
Thumb on hammer (Do NOT drop hammer)
Cycle smoothly and RAPIDLY about 6-7 times.
Cylinder should lock up crisply each time at full cock. (Use thumb to return hammer upon activating trigger)
We should end up in absolute perfect alignment with forcing cone ON EACH CYCLE and at the END.
Congrats!
You're done!
Next test (D/A only) is realistically 2-3 cycles: (it takes practice and you should utilize Weaver grip)-that means no thumb!
Using trigger only, roll cylinder exactly far enough to lock up, then "smoothly" drop hammer.
Do this twice. (3rd is just showing off..or you missed one lol)
Congrats!
You're done.
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No reason to keep dropping hammer in your "second" test, the first test already passed.
The second test is only to feel a crisp roll around and lock up.
The 2 or 3 hammer drops are a sacrifice to feel where it is between "factory" & pure slop.
Cheers!
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*60+ yrs handling an firing pins/mechanisms/safeties etc are in many different designs.
Using the old school practice simply allows respect for every type of hammer/firing design and gives instant feedback on condition
Cheers!
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And yes it should be CLEAN
But if it doesn't work in FILTH mode, then we have an issue.
Ruger Blackhawk is my favorite.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to know if a revolver is in time if you do not check to see if the cylinder chamber bore is dead center in the barrel bore when the trigger is held to the rear. I’ve seen MANY revolvers that will pass your test that are waaay out of time.
Timing is about the hand, ratchet, bolt, and cylinder working in sync. This gun did all of those things just fine, although I would have used my finger to cause some drag on the cylinder. If the chamber isn't centered to the bore then it is a manufacturing issue or there's a worn bolt and/or locking groove in the cylinder. We've all seen some play in the cylinder when holding the trigger back. There is a reason for a forcing cone on a revolver. It's for cylinders that aren't perfectly aligned with the barrel.
I got one of those stainless, just like it. 1981 in a box has never been shot, and that might change pretty soon.
Guns are made to be shot - just saying.
Favorite revolver is the Colt single action Army
Ookaaayy... thank you. OK!
When I was a much younger man (1982) I trained as an armed security guard. Everyone back then said to buy a Taurus model 80 .38 because they are “good enough” for security guard work. Not knowing much about Taurus at the time I purchased a Smith & Wesson model 10 .38 . Why? My wife at the time said if my life depended on it, she wanted to make sure it worked. I still have it. However, I have since purchased Taurus revolvers .38 and .357 (new and used) and I have had no issues with them. Now, going “off the page” I have purchased an EAA Vindicator (Windicator) German made .357 . Although some would say, it’s clunky, clumsy, heavy (I agree with them) it’s built like a tank! I’ve also purchased a Czech made Alpha Project (imported by Rock Island Armory) .357 . With that particular (snub nose) revolver I wouldn’t say it’s “Smith & Wesson, eat your heart out”. It’s more like “Smith and Wesson, you’ve got competition!”
Your "wife at the time" is very smart.
S&W 629-6.
S&W mod. No 3. Schofield is acceptable but prefer the 5" barrel Wells & Fargo model.
Okay.
Very good information
Great video. Thank you !!!!!! 🙂
In 1985 I bought a 44 mag Ruger revolver, with a 10 1/2 inch barrel ! It would drive 3ft. metal stakes in blue rock, effortlessly ! Bought to compete and thought about bear hunting ?
I've watched your show, do u also work on uberti regulators, mid 90s, 38/357, interested in making it into a fast draw, race gun with a fanning hammer, a vid on this would be watched alot, as there are millions of these uberti, pietta , clones out there
So i just did this with a S&W 686-6 i bought months ago. Only shot one box through it so far. Passed all the tests you did. But on the lock up there IS slight slop as you put it. Its not solid and un moveable like your demonstrated, there is a small degree of play. Is this soemthing to worry about down the road. I bought it brand new no one but me has touched it.
SW 442
Heritage Rough Rider 6.5 in. bbl. 22lr. I used to have a S&W model 24 6.5 in. bbl. in 44 special that was pretty darn sweet.
I really like the information you gave and am subscribing to your channel. As a constructive comment, please try to limit the use of the use of "ok".
As far as my favorite revolver. Geez. Like asking which kid is my favorite. They all have merit and they all act out once in awhile...
my favorite is my 1961 custom shop python
Great video!
Ok
S & W 19-6 3T's with pined barrel
Smith & Wesson model 19
Model 66 2inch and 586 4 inch
O-Tay!
Charter arms bulldog 44 special nickel plated/stainless
I think to be an excellent Gunsmith you need to say, ok continuously. 🎉
The one revolver that I will never sell or trade is my Smith and Wesson Performance Center 627 5" x 8 in 357 Mag.
ruger blackhawk 30 carbine
My favorite revolver is actually 3
Ruger Super Blackhawk
Ruger Redhawk/Super Redhawk
S&W Mdl. 24 in .44 Special - only when using my own handloaded ammo.
I only lasted a minute and a half, couldn't take the "OK's".
Same here.
Would have been nice to see an out of time comparison. But at least I now know what normal looks like.
Colt New Service in 45LC.
Colt Diamondback
OK
Okay, okay.
Taurus 669
No snap caps?
Ok.
Ok, okay….ok ? OOOOOKKKKKAAAAY……..aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh I can’t take it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No expert here (me), but that one Python looks to be nickel/chrome plated to me and not stainless steel... although I understand some were made in stainless. Anyone else thinking the same?
Okay 👍🏼
Name change needed, The Okfather.