A lot of the modern production ammo is anemic but the milsurp stuff is relatively hot 108 grains at about 1100 fps (290 foot pounds). May seem anemic for now but in the late 19th, early 20th Century it was pretty comparable to other military revolvers of the time.
Thx again for yet another no nonsens vid with an interesting gun. Fun info, due to the gas sealing, it's allegedly the only revolver that effectivly can be supressed. - You could try overcoming the "problem" with getting the ejecting rod back in place, by letting it stay in the chamber and then pushing it back out with the new round. Could work with ammo where the bullet is loaded to the top of the case. My tuppence worth (edit) that's a weird looking firing pin)
Nagant revolver design has GOT to be my favorite design. So little recoil an just so unique overall. Every time I see one I think of the story about the russian squad that supposedly encountered a big foot in a cave an shot it dead. All the illustrations of the contact I’ve seen shows the officer popping off with that pea shooter an his soldiers blasting it with Mosins. I always think that officer better have been glad he had regular grunts with big Mosins.
After some searching, I recently found one of these for a good trade and, as a revolver guy, really happy to add this into the collection. Luckily it came with (6) boxes of the Russian milsurp ammo. Haven't tried any of the PPU yet. Looking forward to the results and thanks for the reminder I need to get this one out to play
I got two about 15 years ago around $100 a piece and when ever I see one for sale now the are going for 3-4 times as much. I understand there are quite a few still being used all over the world. You've got to hand it to the Russians, when they make a weapon and a cartridge it's for the long haul.
@@8mmmauserman I have been collecting for 20+ years and there is always going to that sense of missing out but every once in a while you make a big score that you didn’t see coming and those times are extremely gratifying. I enjoy your channel. The three 8mm Mauser rifles I bought are all milsurp-Czechoslovakian Cz 8mm Mauser rifle. I have a Yugoslavian 48 and a Hakim. I think the 8 mm Mauser is one of the most underrated cartridges in the United States. He can go toe to toe with a 30.06 if loaded appropriately. I enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
Man, i have two of these and neither have DA pull that bad! But, to your information, ive heard modern fiocci black box may be closer to military spec velocity. i hope to see you test both fiocci and ppu for this pistol.
Welcome to the Nagant revolver! Oh yes, it is an anemic cartridge that drops like a rock. They're fun to play with for a while, but it'll soon end up in the back of the safe... forgotten. 🤠
@8mmmauserman use your finger and push the front of the cartridge down when trying to eject. It sticks out of the cylinder on the front and you can push it much faster than using the built in tool. It will fall straight down and is much quicker.
I love mine, unfortunately the ammo is kind of hard to get, at least the surplus loads stuff. Might be better to reload for. Still really fun to shoot, even if I'm terrible with pistols. I would say that you should be careful with dry firing, can actually form microcracks. One of the few guns I actually got snap caps for
🇦🇺😎👍Hey Big John nice ole Smokewagon …lol 30 lb trigger….bet the ammo is hard to get… perhaps you can slick up the action a bit ( oil even) …great video Big John🏁
It’s so cool, I want one eventually, but it’s one of the worstest pistols ever !! Sorry !! However at least she a 7 shot and the kick is like a 22LR but still a lil more powerful ! Of all the Russian pistols I’d go with, Tokarev then Makarov then Russian S&W new model 3 then the polymer 9x19mm they reportedly use today and lastly the nagant !! Still their so awesome just to own & target shoot with 🎉❤
The stiff trigger makes sense when you are wearing gloves on horseback in the Russian steppes, and and the reload isn't important when you charge in on your horse, fire, and get out to reload, and the original ammo was powerful for 1895. Now you have the propaganda from the War Ministry, a big step down from the Model 3.
A lot of the modern production ammo is anemic but the milsurp stuff is relatively hot 108 grains at about 1100 fps (290 foot pounds). May seem anemic for now but in the late 19th, early 20th Century it was pretty comparable to other military revolvers of the time.
I can’t wait to test the ammo
Different but It works. Testing in the gel blocks should prove interesting.
I’m excited for that
Remember, kids, buying a new gun faster than reloading.
With this one it’s true lol
Wow, little recoil and the sound.....its like silencer awesome!!😊 and scary!
Thx again for yet another no nonsens vid with an interesting gun.
Fun info, due to the gas sealing, it's allegedly the only revolver that effectivly can be supressed.
- You could try overcoming the "problem" with getting the ejecting rod back in place, by letting it stay in the chamber and then pushing it back out with the new round. Could work with ammo where the bullet is loaded to the top of the case.
My tuppence worth
(edit) that's a weird looking firing pin)
Nagant revolver design has GOT to be my favorite design. So little recoil an just so unique overall. Every time I see one I think of the story about the russian squad that supposedly encountered a big foot in a cave an shot it dead. All the illustrations of the contact I’ve seen shows the officer popping off with that pea shooter an his soldiers blasting it with Mosins. I always think that officer better have been glad he had regular grunts with big Mosins.
WHAT?? This is new to me
@@8mmmauserman really? It’s one of my favorite military cryptid encounter stories! I’ll get some sources lined up an do an episode about it.
Gotta do the beep like the cool IG guys! Neat revolver thanks for uploading this!
After some searching, I recently found one of these for a good trade and, as a revolver guy, really happy to add this into the collection. Luckily it came with (6) boxes of the Russian milsurp ammo. Haven't tried any of the PPU yet. Looking forward to the results and thanks for the reminder I need to get this one out to play
These revolvers are alot of fun, I have one that was made in 1918!
I bought 5 of these when they were 125 each. The guy threw in a crate of 1800 rounds for free.
I got two about 15 years ago around $100 a piece and when ever I see one for sale now the are going for 3-4 times as much. I understand there are quite a few still being used all over the world. You've got to hand it to the Russians, when they make a weapon and a cartridge it's for the long haul.
Sad I missed out on these days of milsurp on account of being a 5-year-old
@@8mmmauserman I have been collecting for 20+ years and there is always going to that sense of missing out but every once in a while you make a big score that you didn’t see coming and those times are extremely gratifying. I enjoy your channel. The three 8mm Mauser rifles I bought are all milsurp-Czechoslovakian Cz 8mm Mauser rifle. I have a Yugoslavian 48 and a Hakim. I think the 8 mm Mauser is one of the most underrated cartridges in the United States. He can go toe to toe with a 30.06 if loaded appropriately. I enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
Man, i have two of these and neither have DA pull that bad! But, to your information, ive heard modern fiocci black box may be closer to military spec velocity. i hope to see you test both fiocci and ppu for this pistol.
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
Welcome to the Nagant revolver! Oh yes, it is an anemic cartridge that drops like a rock. They're fun to play with for a while, but it'll soon end up in the back of the safe... forgotten. 🤠
The big thing stopping me from taking it out more is the cost of ammo.
These are great - piece of history. Get your C&R and then get one.
if you use your finger you can bump each round out much easier.
What do you mean?
@8mmmauserman use your finger and push the front of the cartridge down when trying to eject. It sticks out of the cylinder on the front and you can push it much faster than using the built in tool. It will fall straight down and is much quicker.
Surplus ammo packs a better punch, but good luck finding it
I actually have a video finished about different ammo options for this pistol, it just hasn't published yet.
I love mine, unfortunately the ammo is kind of hard to get, at least the surplus loads stuff. Might be better to reload for. Still really fun to shoot, even if I'm terrible with pistols. I would say that you should be careful with dry firing, can actually form microcracks. One of the few guns I actually got snap caps for
Yeah. I DO NOT dryfire this gun. I’d like to pick up some snaps for it.
Any more thoughts on whether you’ll make a neat little Hakim carbine?
I’ve gotta take it to a gunsmith first. It’ll be a few months, but whatever I do, there will eventually be an update video
🇦🇺😎👍Hey Big John nice ole Smokewagon …lol 30 lb trigger….bet the ammo is hard to get… perhaps you can slick up the action a bit ( oil even) …great video Big John🏁
Thanks for watching!!
I was really hoping for a DOOM style first person view when you handed the gun to the camera man.
Noted for future use.
Military rounds were about 300 fps faster than Fiocchi.
I’m excited to test that
Do you own or have you shot an m1903? I’ve always loved them but wanted to get your thoughts.
Sadly I don't think I ever have
It’s so cool, I want one eventually, but it’s one of the worstest pistols ever !! Sorry !! However at least she a 7 shot and the kick is like a 22LR but still a lil more powerful ! Of all the Russian pistols I’d go with, Tokarev then Makarov then Russian S&W new model 3 then the polymer 9x19mm they reportedly use today and lastly the nagant !! Still their so awesome just to own & target shoot with 🎉❤
I think this would be the worst gun I own hands down.
@@8mmmauserman that's okay, enjoy it & have fun with it !! practice makes perfect, eventually you might be a speed shooter with it !! Purdy cool
Now that is cool you have mosin nagant now you could be a Russian world war two re-enactor lol
The stiff trigger makes sense when you are wearing gloves on horseback in the Russian steppes, and and the reload isn't important when you charge in on your horse, fire, and get out to reload, and the original ammo was powerful for 1895.
Now you have the propaganda from the War Ministry, a big step down from the Model 3.
Had us in the first half, not gonna lie
Are you wearing a kommando store p83 chestrig?
Well yes, but actually no. This one is real South African surplus I found at my LGS.
@@8mmmauserman it’s in better condition than mine I thought it was new lol
It’s in excellent condition. It also has some names sharpied in a few places