My neighbor Bruce was a crazy old former Marine. He used to open carry a Desert Eagle in a big ol thigh holster. I asked him if he needed it for self defense and he said " It's worthless for self defense, I wear it because the looks amuse me and it scares off trouble. I always conceal carry my Glock in case there actually is trouble." Cue first lecture on practical vs tacticool I ever got. 🤣 RIP Bruce
One idea i had,carry a big ,heavy,shiny revolver as a bait,unloaded,so that everybody is focused on it,but the danger is the small Bersa in my pocket,already pointed at them.
"You don't have any .357 Sig..." For anyone unaware, that's a brilliant reference to the church shooting in Fort Worth a couple years back when dude started popping off with a shotgun and a retired fed-turned-security-guard single shot domes the dude with a .357 Sig from like 30 feet away.
The song "Big Iron" by Marty Robbins was inspired by a real firearm, "The eponymous "Big Iron" was built by Andy Anderson in his Fast Draw Holster shop from parts. It was on a Great Western frame with a 12" barrel made from an 1892 Winchester rifle or carbine barrel in .44 WCF. Andy was 6'4" with large hands. He put Colt 1860 Army grips on his personal SA revolvers, and this gun has an original grip frame from an 1860 Army. The cylinder is a Great Western cylinder chambered for .44 Magnum.
That has always been the argument.. shot placement is the important thing. Then why wouldn’t you want a bullet that expands shot placement ? Sure you can make effective shots with a .22 if you are lucky .. but how lucky do you have to be to drop a big expanding bullet in a lung?
@@ferdonandebull .22 is still to this day, the deadliest round in the world, because your shots don't matter. If you empty 5-6 rounds of a .22 into someone, their insides are slushies. Shot placement doesn't matter much, they enter, they bounce around inside the body until they find a resting place, or on a rare occasion, exit. However, you'll be shot in the arm and the bullet will exit your leg. Plus, a bullet is a bullet no matter what, one is all it takes to send someone running the other way. 9mm will not stop a threat as a effectively, and is why Police upped their calibers to .40 during the crack epidemic. A shotgun, is not practical for concealed carry, but is the ideal gun for home defense in my opinion. I don't see the benefit of a bulky .44 other than stopping power. The accuracy is awful after the initial engagement,
One thing that these magnums also excel at is accuracy at range. I can ring a man sized steel target at 30-40 yds with my USP9 pretty reliably but the accuracy is lacking and you have to hold it kind of high. It’s much easier to make that shot with a .44 magnum and the accuracy is far better. Shooting anything closer than 20 yds with those revolvers is almost effortless. Overkill for humans but I don’t consider that a negative per se.
Every HK l ever fired was dead on target. You should bench rest fire it to see if it is you or the gun. HK's come sighted in at 25 meters out of the box.
Hell I was at the outdoor range a few years back and hit the 100yd gong with a 44 magnum which was 12 inches in diameter using open sights. That gun is deadly accurate, but a fast shooter it is not. Maybe with a compensator?
I'm good with 357 at my 25 yard range. Shoot there all the time. Once a guy wanted to try my revolver (colt python), and i wanted to try his... some kind of custom russion 44mag with a scope. Firstly, i had an accidental discharge bc the trigger was freaking light as hell. But after i got the hang of that... that gun was hitting exactly where i was aiming with ease. Made me want one but i'd go broke shooting 44mag. I already shoot 300 rounds of 9 and 50 (sometimes 100 if i'm feeling spicy) rounds of 357 a week. Adding 44mag would require a pay raise.
I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
As someone that shoots a lot of 44 magnum, I like seeing this. If you’re a gun guy, you gotta set aside all the tacticool shit once in a while and enjoy something else. 44 magnum revolvers are a dream to shoot and tons of fun.
I've only shot a .44 Mag a few times, with 'range ammo' that was probably loaded a bit light, and I didn't enjoy it very much. I never really had the hang of using revolver sights, though. I always use double ear protection, and even so... .44 Mag is ridiculously loud for a handgun. Good luck ever hearing anything again, if you ever have to use it without having time to put ear protection on.
Like you said it's fun, not practical for modern combat battle fields. If they timed the shots, you already know modern firearms would hit more if in the right trained hands. .44 is still cute though. That's all it is though on the modern field is though. Cute.
@@MyFathersBusinessLLC Power, Reliability, Durability, Peace of mind...Don't have to worry about losing your magazine. No safety to worry about. 357 Mag shoots 2 different rounds w no barrel changes. 357 Magnum is statistically the best one shot stopper in a combat caliber handgun round. You can get it in a 7 to 8 shot platform. I've had jams in all Glocks I've owned and no I wasn't limp wristing. Never had one in a quality revolver. Revolvers are inherently more accurate. 357 Magnum revolver also saved my life against two armed attackers. When the shtf the simplicity of a revolver is something you could never put a price on. Also the ease in which it defended my life. Still had rounds left over.... I carry a 9mm still today on more occasions when Im going out. Especially when I'm working in a dangerous large city. My 357 Magnum is more of my bedside nowdays. The reason I carry it in inner cities is I'm more likely to encounter several people at once and it may take time for help to come. I may need to lay down suppressing or cover fire. But even then I always carry a 38 snub as a BUG. Real life experience has made me a lifelong advocate of the 357 Magnum revolver
My grandfather would’ve loved this video. He was diagnosed with ALS back in September, him and I used to watch your videos all the time together. He was a big revolver guy and loved all the old west firearms, I would love to have watched this episode with him. However he unfortunately passed away a few days ago. He loved watching your videos and seeing your honest reviews and outlooks on guns and gear. Thank you for making a big iron episode I know he would’ve loved it.
I feel your pain man. Between me and my wife, (we’re 23) we’ve lost her mom, her uncle, my papaw, and my aunt in less than 3 months. There’s always someone to talk to though, and the people you loose will always be there with you.
.44 mag is my favorite caliber to take into the mountains. Those buffalo bore +P+ are putting out 1500ft/lbs of energy. To put that into perspective, a 9mm is putting out 300-400 ft/lbs, and a desert eagle shooting 50AE is putting out 1800ft/lbs. The beauty of .44 mag is that it will drop a charging moose with those BB +p+ rounds, but you can also chamber .44 special if you are shooting something smaller like a coyote. On top of that, they also make shot shells, so you can shoot a rabbit or grouse for lunch without turning it into pink mist. That's pure versatility right there.
I've been thinking of getting a .44 basically for this exact reason, something to take camping that can protect me from bears/wolves/moose. How does it feel to carry with you? You said it's your favorite but is there another caliber I should consider?
@@daswolfy 44 mag is great. there's more powerful rounds, but who cares? nothing you hit with a 44 mag will remain a threat to you; unless you're talking African Elephants or Blue Whales & such...
I had a S&W Model 29 44 Magnum. I took it to the gunsmith and had him polish the trigger and polish the internal moving parts and had him shave the hammer spring. It shot extremely well and easily.
Even though he clearly has been standing at that table for more than 30 minutes with unloaded revolvers, still checks every time. You have to appreciate the amount of safety GT takes when handling firearms.
I love the amount of time, and precision he takes to make sure it is safe to move and operate the guns. When he was showcasing the guns on the pallet, I didn't see a single time in which the barrel of the gun was being pointed to the camera man, even though they were indeed empty almost all the time, he always moved the gun pointing towards the floor, pallet or away of anything/anyone.
“There’s no need to check if guns are loaded. You should have someone else do that for you. Preferably someone incompetent. You should then take then gun from that person, point it at your camera operator, and pull the trigger.” -Alec Baldwin
Not tryin to be that guy, but it sure looks like he's flagging camera guy's shins with the 9 @4:20 and again with the .44 @4:27. Action's closed, too. I love his videos but don't see how you can praise his safety on this one. It seems like a very casual effort.
What got me was the delivery on "scenario two" line about the guy stopping you from praying to god so you're gonna send him to god lmao that had me rolling
Garand Thumb, I shoot with a revolver, as a competitive shooter. The reason that a revolver with a wooden grip often works better in a situation where reloading is frequent is that one changes grip a lot. The wooden grip makes it easier to re-grab the grip than a rubber grip would allow. try the revolvers in a scenario where you have to reload a lot. for example 4 targets, 2 shots and reload between each target. then you may notice the differences between the wooden and rubber grips
@@autokrator_ The recoil will be more difficult to handle with a wooden grip than with a rubber one, it dampens less. The advantage is that when the wood is smooth enough, the handle will fall/slide easier and better in your hand. This in turn will provide better control during fast firing and also after frequent reloading. Jerry miculek also made a video about this (his grip choice and why). Furthermore, the ammunition, length of the barrel and the total weight of the revolver determine the amount of recoil.
Ive found the same thing. I'm a big fan of Ahrends and now that they're not in production hogue JM grips. I often shoot competitions with full power .357s and don't find wood grips that fit your hand to be uncomfortable. ruclips.net/video/ZpXYPZzBgxs/видео.html
A few years back, during archery elk season. my buddy Dr. Tim was headed out and just about the time it was light enough to see he met a sow bear with cubs coming down the train the trail toward him. He safely avoided the situation by turning around and heading back to camp. On his way back he noticed movement on a trail about 70 yards slightly below him and it turned out to be a mountain lion. Later in the day when I got back to camp he was working on his second Irish based adult beverage and indicated his 9 mm left him feeling a bit under gunned. I reminded him of all the times he had made fun of my 44 mag PHC (personal hand cannon) and offered to let him use it to venture out the next morning with the feeling of superior fire power. BTW I make a point to remind him of this event every chance I get😁
If I’m going anywhere with the possibility of bear and mountain lions I’m carrying at minimum a 10mm with Buffalo bore ammo. Glad he had a safe and gentle reminder of why he needed something bigger!
Plenty of bear have been killed with 9mm, you just need to get away from the hollow points and go for heavier FMJ ammo to get as much penetration as possible. I would want a 7 or 8 shot .357 or a 10mm Glock personally. 44 is great, but I don't have confidence I would be able to hold on to it with sweaty shaky hands when a bear is running at me.
Think about how fast you can fire those 9mm accurately compared to the .44 mag. Gonna take you a lot longer to shoot 6 rounds of .44 than 6 rounds of 9mm
The old man carried a .44 for years, packed his own hollow point hot loads as well; would typically throw out a foot and a half long flame and he would also have two speed loaders. So now the colt python; stainless with black grip will always be one of my dream guns. Needless to say that gun was Sick.
I still remember the first time I shot my dad's Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag. It was absolutely amazing. It wasn't a gun I'd just have wanted to go out and plink with but it was fun. I use to carry a .45 Browning and I really enjoyed it but it was a little heavy in the purse. Especially with an extra mag. I carry a 9 now. I still do love a revolver though. I miss my dad.
My dads friend shot a man in the shoulder area with a 44 mag and they ended up amputating his arm eventually. This was in the 80s I believe, my fathers friend (ill call him John) was sleeping in his 18 wheeler and he woke up to some loud noises. John crawled out of the sleeper seeing the thief through the window. John said he fired at the thief through the window hitting him in the shoulder area. This guy then fell off the truck and started flopping on the ground like a fish. His arm was eventually amputated. John was cleared in criminal court. The thief took him to civil court and apparently arrived in a wheelchair. Which did not help. John did not have to pay a penny out. Fast forward like 10 years. John gets a call from the police so he can get his gun back out of evidence.
Agree with shooting revolvers = fun. Great video, and i agree 44. Is overkill in most scenerios but i wouldn't say don't carry it for that reason. 44. Special would be a great manstopper and not overkill. And you could carry a 44. Mag speed strip as a backup just in case, 44. Mag would be great against a bad guy in a bulletproof vest too. Or someone hiding behind heavy barriers,
Being legally responsible for every one of those projectiles is a pretty good reason not to carry a .44 mag . The other is follow up . For those 2 reasons I have and always will settle on the great .38 special loaded with 158gn hard cast lead semiwadcutters
@@andrewstraub131 44. Isn't as bad as you'd think. But i get where you're coming from. If i lived in a very remote area with wild animals capable of eating me i'd probably carry the 44. Everytime. But for most city "pests" good ol 9mm,40. And 45. Or 357. Will do the job just fine. Take care
@@andrewstraub131 the taurus tracker in 44. Is actually pretty easy to shoot. I can keep center mass double taps up pretty consistently. Granted my hand starts hurting after 10-15 shots of repeated fire. But against a bear or big boar. 2-4 well placed 255 grain hardcast 44. Underwoods are going to do the job
A 1MT unitary warhead is a bad plan nowadays due to the anti-ballistic missile technology fielded by NATO in recent years. You need instead several smaller warheads of hundreds of kilotons yield along with some decoys to reliably hit diddily squat.
Nobody ever mentions Elmer Keith when we talk about the .44 Magnum. He has an autobiography that is a awesomely fun book to read: “Hell, I was there!” Read it please.
Out west (Rocky Mountain area of the country) It’s not that uncommon to see somebody walking around with a 44 or 500 in town for edc. Carry what you want and can shoot well.
@@midgetman4206 That's my only hangup about people carrying big calibers. They need to realize it WILL over-penetrate. Assume even something like 10mm can kill someone behind your target.
@@majorpwner241 doesn’t matter the caliber, you assume EVERYTHING can over penetrate. Just because you shoot 9mm doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about the background of the target/threat your shooting at.
The epilogue was excellent. A simple thought explains what's wrong with the world today...for those who can see it...pretty awesome you checked the cylinder each time you picked up another revolver.
Yeah, thank God. A round could've just appeared in the cylinder when no one else touched or manipulated them in any way, while they were on the table IN FRONT OF HIM. There's safety and then there's insanity. I'm surprised some people can even clean their guns with the constant fear they have of blowing their hand off from a nonexistent round.
My first gun I bought was a .44 mag Henry. The 270 grain whitetail loads for that carbine are an absolute vibe check. In a carbine, no recoil, little flash or noise and a bad day for the bug on the other end. Loved the vid!!
@@dapaesh9619 Yeah, but when a man is running at you full speed, multiple center mass shots might not take him down before he reaches you and stabs you. With .44, that wouldn't be a problem.
In the heart of the Northwest rode a stranger one fine day Spoke to everyone on the interweb, had a lot to say No one questioned his science, no one dared to make a slip For the stranger there among them had a big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip It was early in the morning when set his plastic down The sun came over the mountains, and he looked slowly all around "I'm a doctor in New Jersey" came the whisper from shi lip And he's here to do some science with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip
After seeing the +p+ 44 mag Buffalo bore rip through 16 inches of gel like it wasn’t there, I believe the yakuza members would have both been killed with one shot to the lower guys forehead. Gives you the extra hit points of shrapnel too
I like that you actually had the big iron tune playing in the background. No vocals and it still sounded good. So yeah back in the day .44 and .45 got it done but, once apon a time there was a .10 gauge revolver. .10 gauge now that's a big iron! Today magnum research has 45-70 and 500 magnum! Still got that classic western revolver look too. If you don't have big hands you may not like gripping those big irons.
Revolvers have one functional advantage over autoloaders. In a pocket if you push on a slide assidentally, even a small amount, it causes the gun to be out of battery and generally not fire. A revolver with a solid frame can be manipulated in a pocket and fire without issue. There's also ejection issues as well I suppose.
No.they dont.if your pistol is going out of battery from a little push on the side its not even a real firearm;just some crap you cobbled together.revolvers on the other hand being quite open allow for plenty of fouling and even the best of jam because of it.stop simping for Daddies gun
If you grab the slide of any semi it's going out of battery and pushing it hard against a surface will also push it out of battery try it push a semi auto against a pillow and fire grab on the slide real tight revolver if you grab the cylinder your fingers are gone
I am currently carrying a S&W 329pd, in a lobo offset clip iwb holster. It's one of the easiest to carry handguns I have ever carried . I have videos of me shooting it on my channel, yes its mostly cooking, but there's 2a in there too. The 44 is just one of the guns in my carry rotation.
Yeah, I've got a 329pd as well and they are quite the sexy beast. Nice and light in the holster, but all the power needed should you be required to remove from said holster. But goodness they are not for the big bore uninitiated, the recoil is a bit intense to say the least.
EDC whatever you want to. If you're a 9mm kinda guy, carry it. If you're a BIG bore kinda MAN then carry it. .44 mag/special will make a lot bigger wound channel and quite possibly send them to God a lot quicker. So carry what you want and/or comfortable with. I carry the 19x mostly but also have the raging hunter in .357 mag/.38 and might pick it up occasionally to carry.
First gun I ever shot was a .44 magnum, when I was 5 years old, with my dad kneeling behind me holding the weight of the gun. Touched off a round, and it rocketed back and whacked me right in the eye, giving me my first black eye in life, and a GRIN that could rival the Cheshire cat. A new shooter was born. :D
Back in the early 1970s, I was working on my parents gold claim when the government decided to stop regulating the price of gold. Within a month, our $20 a day average yield was more like $200 a day and a month later it had grown to $400 a day. They were lots of other people working claims in the area and what happened was we started having trouble with people stealing our gold, often at gunpoint. So we started carrying. The general rule was to carry as much as you could. Everybody I knew was either carrying a .357 magnum or a .44 magnum. You gave a great and amusing demonstration except that up to 20 or 30 yards we would fire from the hip. We practiced to remain proficient at that range. The other thing is at 10:00, I would shoot the lower guy first because with a .44 magnum you would probably take them both out with the first shot. One more thing… My sister backed me up with her 12 gauge. 😂
@@MaxC_1 Starting with the closer threat would make sense and if the one shot hit both, potential pelvic saddle hit on "behind" threat, a second shot might not be needed. My old 29 was butter smooth and I carried it for quite a while. Currently carry a 9. Could carry 2 or 3 for the weight and size of the 29. Best carry is the one you can make every shot count and the semis, generally, have more shots available.
@@MaxC_1 On the street or other populated scenario, such a round (solid) passing through could have a devastating effect on an innocent person. Not good for a defensive everyday carry gun.
Dutch: "They made it for him special. It's an .88 Magnum." Danny Vermin " It shoots through schools." Also Danny: "This goes through armor. Then it goes through the victim, through the wall, through a tree outside...."
aha, Johnny Dangerously! ..i played that youtube clip for my nephews recently..they laughed bigtime, lol. talk about a line that'd never be in a film, today! ofc..back then..there virtually was no school shootings & mass shootings anywhere were extremely rare.
So much respect for revolvers. My experience with running them through their paces has not been great. I had a snub nose S&W 642, internal hammer, lock up completely on the range. We hit pause and someone with more experience than me was even perplexed until we dug into the revolver. Long story short it was a simple piece of unburnt powder that got inside the star of the chambers causing the whole gun to be useless. Just one tiny piece of unburnt powder was enough to lift the star and prevent the gun from functioning at all. Was this rare? From everything I have seen and heard...yes, very but how would you like your backup gun to lock up when you needed it because it's your backup, that means something has gone very wrong that your pistol and or rifle have gone down as well. It was eye opening and I am not at all against revolvers but if you carry one on your ankle regularly, clean it and inspect it regularly because it lives on your ankle, in your vest, etc... lots of dust, tiny rocks, etc... could be making their way into your gear.
i love this channel, the quality that Garand Thumb brings is incrediable. it really allows someone like myself who lives in a country with strict gun laws to appreciate how beautiful and awesome these weapons are. whoever the camera guy is and editor do a beautiful job
What I like about classic revolvers vs pistols is that you don't eject the cases, so you don't have to crawl on the floor cleaning up. And you don't risk having a hot case hit you.
Garand out here with that Airforce budget His gun, shiny His amps, dirty His ballistic gel, spent His filming budget, growing His hairline, somehow not receding Yeah, he got that Airforce budget
The right tool for the right job. In close quarters with a probability of collateral damage, I would not want the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum is great for deer hunting or like you said, bears. Also from experience, the best weapon is the one you are most proficient with and when it is a matter of them or you, the best weapon is the one that saves your life. Great video, high quality as always.
@@charlessalmond7076 Same here but for close quarters in a crowded area, I am not sure I could live with hurting an unintended innocent by-stander because of excessive bullet travel. That is something I pray to God I will never have to experience.
This reminded me of my dad letting me try out a .44 at the range back when I was a teenager, long story short the moment he let me try the serious rounds I enjoyed it a little too much and he hasn't let me touch it since, looking back that was probably because I cost him a pretty penny in ammo.
You didn't need to shoot both bandits with the .44 Magnum. You just needed to shoot the lower one and it would have killed both of them. 😄 In the same way, you should have had to shoot each of the cardboard assailants three times with the 9mm and only once with the.44 Magnum.
To be fair, those "Big Irons" can also run .44 Special, which is ballistically similar to .45 ACP. Still superior to the 9mm in power but a whole lot more manageable than those +P+ magnums.
Maybe if you are the one reloading it. Factory 44 special can be disappointing. Just one example is that Hornady Crit Def 44 special and 40S&W have the same weight bullet, but there is a massive difference between the velocities.
@@NoBrakes23 All calibers "can be disappointing." There is sub-par ammo of every type, brand notwithstanding. However, traditionally, . 44 Special, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP are ballistically similar in standard loadings. One was designed as a competitor to another and one was designed as a modern version of another. That being said, there are also "light for caliber" .44 Magnum options out there that feel like peppy .44 Special loads. These guns can function well with those, too. My primary point is that you don't have to shoot wrist-breakers just because you've got a big bore. My point stands.
@@TheCharleseye The lesson here is handloading is your friend if you are a revolver shooter. For target .357 I use plated 158gr bullets only going 1200. Works well for me.
8:10 Loved the way GT delivered that joke 😂 Also really appreciate the time he takes to check that the weapons are unloaded and clear despite having already worked with them for 15+ minutes
The intimidation value of a 44 magnum can't be underestimated, I'm sure there are many times where just the sight of the weapon was enough to safely de-escalate a situation without there being any bloodshed.
@@bronsonleach3573 bingo. Unless you’re plated, you’re going to be so winded and have broken ribs and bruised cartilage. Probably end up feeling like a used crash test dummy.
@@elementalist1984 First thing is:Depend what for you need that. Maybe Glock 32 357 Sig around 700 Dollars. Smith and Wesson Model 69 .44 Mag cost around 750 Dollars and its small. Colt 1911 .45 500-1000 Dollars. 9Mm guns are good too easy to handle and small/light. Great Beretta M9 A3 for example around 1000 Dollars or older ones M92 F starting on 612 Dollars.
While a whole heartedly enjoyable edition of Garand Thumb, I really wish there had been at least one Three Amigo salute to accompany the unadulterated sombrero action... I also would have liked to see a pairing with a .44 lever action to make up for the revolver’s inherent capacity limitations…
Revolvers never jam. That alone is a reason to carry a wheelgun. You don't have to be as accurate with a .44 mag. It's called letting the gun do the work for you. Hit center mass, you'll do the job. If if the shot isn't lethal, they still won't feel like playing no more. Either way mission accomplished. You forgot a key scenario. Easy to understand since semi-auto guys forget about longer ranges since most semi-autos are worthless outside 25 yard. Magnum hand guns are very lethal at 100 yards and reasonably accurate as well. .44 mag at 200 yards is still pushing a 300 gn bullet with as much energy as a 9mm 110 gn +P is pushing at 20. My daughter first started shooting a .44 mag when she was 13. She's more girly girl and weighed maybe 100 lbs at the time. If she can handle the recoil any healthy grown adult should be able to. The grip might be a bit large for some ladies and really small handed males. So a lot of the recoil is I feel psychological. My girlfriend is 110 lbs soaking wet and fires a .44 mag like a pro. It's not her favorite caliber, but it presents no challenge to her. Recoil for most people is all mental. If you are not scared of it, it's not going to really affect you. The louder the report, the more intimidation you have on enemies. Missing in a real world shooting situation is normal. If your report is scary enough, you might eliminate secondary bad guys without ever taking a shot at them. 9mm I don't even wear hearing protection for a few rounds. A magnum handgun will make your ears ring pretty good. That sonic shock can stun opponents sometimes, buying you an extra second you wouldn't otherwise have. At night, magnums are flame throwers. While it reduces your accuracy some, it reduces theirs twice as much and adds a bit of shock value that can disorient an enemy much like a flash grenade. Seeing parts of a comrade fly off will do a great deal to scare off his buddies, or at least destroy their aim and desire to take a chance on being next. Especially if said parts land on the enemy in question. Psychology is a huge part of who wins gun fights. In urban areas, yeah .44 mag is overkill. You have to be careful of what's behind your target. Behind your target as in at least 20 yards. That round is going to pass through a human body with plenty of energy to kill somebody 20 yards downrange. Though it has the advantage of taking almost all cover away from an enemy. If you practice, single action is actually faster and considerably more accurate. The biggest hassle of revolvers is the stiff trigger in double action. I find it quicker to thumb the hammer back and then you are not fighting the tendency to pull up and right as you fight the stiff trigger. With practice you can cock the hammer very quickly and easily. You just have to be careful not to fan the trigger as that can damage the gun.
Great comment. Nice to see someone else speaking from a more practical perspective-rather than emphasizing “shot placement” with a smaller caliber cartridge. I can’t imagine focusing on shot placement when I’m in fear for my life, trying to defend it. I’ll be happy just to hit the threatening perpetrator, let alone a specific location… Might as well eliminate any potential chance for recovery by shooting one of the most powerful, man-stopping calibers available to me.
@@Frohman5584 Thanks. Most people cannot be accurate enough to be effective with a small caliber weapon. Realistically they do spray and pray, emptying a mag and hoping that does the trick. It takes a lot of practice to be proficient to the point you can hit a spot vital enough to realistically expect a 1 shot drop/stop. Few people can do that. They lack the range time, the hand eye coordination, the ability to stay calm in a sudden violent situation, the many hours for years of creating the kind of muscle memory one needs to overcome point and shoot. Why do it? I don't have the money or time to get out to the range every month. Due to a back injury a 2 handed grip makes my hands shake. I can use a 1 handed grip with a .357 or .44 and still cover the same spot, but I'm using bullet expansion to do it. I just have to get close enough for the expansion and sheer power to do the job. I can do it while firing from cover, moving, half blinded, in the rain, in a poorly lit situation, etc. I just need to be able to detect where center mass is and put a round in it. The bullet does the rest.
@@DracironSmith Completely agree. I think people sometimes get too caught up with the idea of having as many rounds as possible, loaded and ready. And while I can appreciate this- as it provides a certain peace of mind knowing you probably won’t run out of ammo- the likelihood of having to mag dump, reload, and fire additional rounds is highly unlikely in a self-defense shooting. I believe FBI stats range anywhere from 3-7 rounds on average (predominantly on the lesser side) to get the job done. Most self-defense shootings occurring inside of 7-10 yards. And chances are, if you don’t think you can get a center mass shot, then you probably shouldn’t be engaging anyway. Keeping in mind the possibility of hitting innocents due to over-penetration and the overall chaos occurring around you. Depending on the scenario, fleeing without engagement might be the smartest and safest option anyway- rather than a shootout, spitting rounds all over the place. Plus, that might be used against you in court. Sadly, in today’s society, the self-defense shooter is almost as likely to be prosecuted as is the perpetrator himself. The more rounds fired, the more skeptical a jury in some cases. Unfair and unfortunate, but also a reality to keep in mind.
I recently bought my first 44 magnum. A colt Anaconda 8 inch barrel version. The 8 inch barrel does a great job at reducing the recoil! And it shoots great! I shot a 357 and a 1911 in 45 afterwards and the recoil in those guns felt nonexistent because I was used to the 44 lol.
I used to carry a Ruger sp101, 5-shot .357 mag and I loved it. I figured that I’d only have to fire it once or twice… after you splat the first guy everyone else would be on their way out. It also turns cover into just concealment.
My .45 is just *Slightly* bigger, But I'd be lying if I said I didn't want a big iron. On the introspection point at the end of the vid; Very well said Lord Thumb
Enjoyed the video. I grew up shooting revolvers. So many great memories with my father killing paper together and reloading. Also growing up watching classic westerns painted the images in my mind of what won the old west. Revolvers are a joy to shoot and hand load for. If you’re a taffy ass, you can always shoot .44 specials and .38 special. It’s still kind of funny how people at the pistol range react when you fire off the hand cannons. My father put down several deer with magnum revolvers (.357, .44) so they can be very proficient to hunt game with and will put down anything with proper placement.
A Big Iron might seem impractical from a logistical standpoint, but from a phycological standpoint, they can be quite effective. Simply pulling one out has 50% chance of sending the joggers jogging for the hills.
The best way to win a fight, is to never a have a fight. Thus, psychology is very important and sometimes having the bigger gun is the best way to avoid fights. All because predators (criminals and what have you) all prey on the weak and defenseless. So having something imposing makes them rethink their choice of prey. Unless they are cracked out of their minds. Those kinds of cases are a lost cause and sadly there is only one option for them.
Whenever I carry my Model 27 (the 357 match to the Model 29), anybody seeing it thinks "the Dirty Harry gun and it can blow my head clean off." They look identical at a glance. There is indeed a psychological aspect to it, especially if anyone hears or sees it fire.
Having carried both a 44 mag and a 45 LC S&W revolvers back in the day , they had a calming effect when pointed at suspects and surprisingly they responded well to my commands . And we wore 12 round bullet loops on our gun belt and as one guy stated ," man that cop is carrying torpedoes " .
@@Matthew_Patterson56 No not really , there are several manufacturers that have rounds that come scary close to 44 magnum , but can only be fired in modern large frame revolvers like Ruger . Try looking at Buffalo Bore to see how hot they can push them . And the normal ballistics for a 45 LC , 250 gr bullet is almost the same as for a 230 gr 45acp and don't remember anyone calling the 45 acp useless .
@@joejohnson4183 I'm familiar with buffalo bore. I'll call the ACP useless for bear protection all day long, because it is. I like the 45 LC. A friend of mine cooks up some serious hand loads that knock the doors off of any ACP load ever. The ACP is one hell of a man stopper, I own a really nice Kimber 1911. Love it. Won't catch me with it on my hip while I'm hiking or elk hunting though.
@@joejohnson4183 I was just under the impression that factories seriously tuned down 45 LC loads due to all the cheap "replica's" out there that won't handle a +P round. If you hand load them, they'll smoke a 44. 45 ACP is probably my favorite pistol round, I just won't stake my life on one shot putting a 800 pound bear on the ground. Big chunk of lead, but not enough kinetic energy.
@@Matthew_Patterson56 Most standard 45 LC loading's have the same pressures as the old black powder loads just like the 45-70 , but numerous companies make hotter loads with a disclaimer only to fire in modern firearms and several companies such as Uberti that makes replica firearms advise people not to fire the hot loaded ammunition . By the way those replicas are not cheap nor cheaply made but are made to conform to black powder loads not super hot modern loads .
with the 44 you don't need to go buffalo bore crazy (velocity or weight) to get magnum performance. for 2 legs a 180gr hp moving at 1600fps is just about perfect. light for caliber so felt recoil is very manageable, higher velocity so expansion is maximized. for the out of doors experience where 2 or 4 legs can be a problem a 200g solid at 1750fps will handle any and all
indeed. & he deffo did not want a surprise discharge there..the thing would've likely clobbered him, due to how/where he was holding it, plus would've put a dangerous big slug in the air for awhile..to fall who knows where.
@@tenguken847 all that teaches is feat of the weapon. And a man who fears his weapon is a man who will make mistakes with his weapon. No coward should dare to take up arms as he is a greater danger to his allies than the enemy.
When he did the Yakuza bit... I thought he was just gonna shoot the .44 once, seeing that the targets are stacked and it would go through the first into the next. 😅
You should do an episode on doors. And why a good door could save your life. 1 could give you time to grab your gun. 2 good for cover which is why we need a good door episode. 3 if you don't own a gun it could give you time to call someone with a gun. You could carry a 44 magnum but what if your facing an advanced intruder who shoots you threw your weak door?
Great video, and as it’s been said, really appreciate the practical demonstration of gun-safety procedures namely muzzle awareness and cylinder checks.
I own 4x as many revolvers (most of them N-frame or larger magnums) than I do semi's. In fact, I also own 3x as many lever guns as I do AR's. Semi's are the Tesla's of the gun world. Revolvers/levers/pumps/bolts are the rwd, 6-speed v8's of the gun world. Ie semi's are great for their practicality and utility but they're no where near as fun to shoot as revolvers/levers/etc. And let's face it, most people will only ever shoot for fun or to take game, and even those that end up having to use one in defense of themselves or their family, those are going to be the extreme outlier cases of their shooting history. Until fun and thrill are outlawed, big bore magnums will always have a place, and an important one at that.
I've carried the 44mag. Both open and concealed. Never for EDC. Only in specific circumstances. Bigger is definitely not always better, but versatility is never bad. The big wheel can be tailored down. 9mm can never be inflated larger.
Fun fact mirror polishing the trigger contacts "can" reduce the pull up to 2 pounds in my experience. the parts that touch and rub against each other mirror polished. If you wish to make your slide smoother mirror polish all the parts that rub each other. The same can be done with all rifles and pistols. Straight pulls and mosins love this mod.
Revolvers are like classic sports cars. They've had their day as top dog and in the modern world on a competitive level they don't stack up anymore and that's okay. They're now a luxury item to enjoy both in use and visually for how gorgeous they look. In a pinch they will do what they were intended for if you make them but just enjoy them.
I carry pistols most of the time, but I sometimes still carry a .38 special in my jacket pocket. It’s big advantage is being able to get a drop by firing from inside the pocket. Usually run this when I know I’m going to be out walking around a city and can just put my hands in my pocket and be ready if I see somebody shady approaching or something. I also like knowing it will never jam. Revolvers definitely have some practical use still.
More seriously, I bought the new S&W Model 29. It is lovely, but I thought at the time that the 6-inch barrel made the gun too big, so I opted for 4 inches. I realize now that I am wasting a fair chunk of power that the extra barrel length would provide. The Ballistics guys show about an 80 to almost 200 FPS velocity increase in the longer barrel, and my Ruger Blackhawk with an 8-incher is ahead of that. These are big guns anyway, so I recommend you go for broke and buy the longer barrels. Now you have a "pocket rifle" and a great farm-gun. Good luck to all, and thanks GT for a fun and informative video. --Old Guy
I just found a 1977 M2, i LOVE this revólver. S&w send It to Astra for his museum,and a friend of mine purchase It direct from the museum whe they close.
A 44mag is simply to heavy to carry. Love my 44 and if I knew I would be in a gunfight today hands down it would be the 44 on my side. Should not need more than one hit and my 629 surprised me with how accurate it is... scary. Most days I carry a 45 1911 which is plenty heavy enough. For 30 years a .357 was my only handgun.. small enough to carry but still a magnum. Years ago shot bowling pins and 357s were the range kings.
..i was just thinking of the bowling pin matches! ..does that still go on? it's amazing how much of a beating those pins can take..very durable to hold up to lots of bullet impacts. i bet the .357 was tops..that combo of speed & punch. i'll see if YT here has any vids on it. .. _now i need to buy some used bowling pins, ahaha_ .
Great presentation. As an owner of a .44 Magnum myself, I was kind of hoping that you could demonstrate its armor piercing capabilities on maybe an old vehicle hulk or some such.
Revolvers. Big rounds, stupid proof, don't jam when in close quarters, ease of aim to the point where you can literally be a sharp shooter without using sights, and finally.... Rule of cool
@@HickLif3 *Fires the round anyway because the hammer was cocked then grabs your semi auto by the slide and pushed back literally 2 millimeters stopping your firing pin*
Im a new gun owner but i have shot some before owning. My EDC is a heritage rough rider 22LR and my home defense is a Remington 870 express magnum (first shotgun i ever fired) and I love them both. Probably gonna be laughed at by pros but i like my start
I was at Walmart a few years back and this guy was rocking two 500 magnums in his cowboy gun belt. It was both ridiculous and awesome.
True, palpable terror
Leave some Murrica for the rest of us, GHAD DAHM
Merica 😆🇺🇲
Did he not get asked to leave?
Or did no one give him any crap for carrying them like that?
That want to kill the person plus 3 or 4 people behind
My neighbor Bruce was a crazy old former Marine. He used to open carry a Desert Eagle in a big ol thigh holster. I asked him if he needed it for self defense and he said " It's worthless for self defense, I wear it because the looks amuse me and it scares off trouble. I always conceal carry my Glock in case there actually is trouble."
Cue first lecture on practical vs tacticool I ever got. 🤣
RIP Bruce
RIP Bruce
o7 bruce
There's no such thing as a former Marine.
Rip Bruce 😔🙏
One idea i had,carry a big ,heavy,shiny revolver as a bait,unloaded,so that everybody is focused on it,but the danger is the small Bersa in my pocket,already pointed at them.
"You don't have any .357 Sig..."
For anyone unaware, that's a brilliant reference to the church shooting in Fort Worth a couple years back when dude started popping off with a shotgun and a retired fed-turned-security-guard single shot domes the dude with a .357 Sig from like 30 feet away.
Pretty sure it's more than a couple years back...
You mean Big Dick Jack Wilson? Show some respect lol.
“Mess with god’s hour, get the Sig Sauer”.
@@Cabbagepatch66 2019 aka ...a couple years back
That was very recent
That man is a legend and anyone if the house of God pulling some dumb shit like that should be smighted
i love how you always check the load on your revolvers before you handle them you are such a good influence for gunsafety
Better than Alec Baldwin.
@@georgeb.mcclellan9752 to be fair that's an extremely low bar
@@spicysnowman8886😂
dude was special forces it would be sad if he didnt
Glad i watched all these channels before i bought my first guns. I am always triple checking my guns even when i know they're empty.
The song "Big Iron" by Marty Robbins was inspired by a real firearm, "The eponymous "Big Iron" was built by Andy Anderson in his Fast Draw Holster shop from parts. It was on a Great Western frame with a 12" barrel made from an 1892 Winchester rifle or carbine barrel in .44 WCF. Andy was 6'4" with large hands. He put Colt 1860 Army grips on his personal SA revolvers, and this gun has an original grip frame from an 1860 Army. The cylinder is a Great Western cylinder chambered for .44 Magnum.
Hm, learn something new every day
The funnest of facts
*builds big iron*
I like the Johnny Cash version
What is a Great Western?
_Accuracy is everything..._
...unless it's a .44 hollow point. Then, minute-of-torso is good enough.
Limb would be good enough
😂😂😂
That has always been the argument.. shot placement is the important thing. Then why wouldn’t you want a bullet that expands shot placement ?
Sure you can make effective shots with a .22 if you are lucky .. but how lucky do you have to be to drop a big expanding bullet in a lung?
@@ferdonandebull .22 is still to this day, the deadliest round in the world, because your shots don't matter. If you empty 5-6 rounds of a .22 into someone, their insides are slushies. Shot placement doesn't matter much, they enter, they bounce around inside the body until they find a resting place, or on a rare occasion, exit. However, you'll be shot in the arm and the bullet will exit your leg. Plus, a bullet is a bullet no matter what, one is all it takes to send someone running the other way.
9mm will not stop a threat as a effectively, and is why Police upped their calibers to .40 during the crack epidemic.
A shotgun, is not practical for concealed carry, but is the ideal gun for home defense in my opinion.
I don't see the benefit of a bulky .44 other than stopping power. The accuracy is awful after the initial engagement,
@MonsterCraft Enjoy fighting off that grizzly or rutting moose with a 22 then boy.
"the urgency with which this 44 magnum removed the soul of the ballistic gel head is frankly, terrifying"
I agree
Luv’d It!!!
Brutal.
That’s actually not what he said.
If you need to kill a guy and his two friends behind him the 44 is the way to go for sure
One thing that these magnums also excel at is accuracy at range. I can ring a man sized steel target at 30-40 yds with my USP9 pretty reliably but the accuracy is lacking and you have to hold it kind of high. It’s much easier to make that shot with a .44 magnum and the accuracy is far better. Shooting anything closer than 20 yds with those revolvers is almost effortless.
Overkill for humans but I don’t consider that a negative per se.
Do I remember rightly that Hicock45 pings a gong at 100yds with a .22LR pistol?
Im good with just a .357 since I have a surplus of .38 Special
Every HK l ever fired was dead on target. You should bench rest fire it to see if it is you or the gun. HK's come sighted in at 25 meters out of the box.
Hell I was at the outdoor range a few years back and hit the 100yd gong with a 44 magnum which was 12 inches in diameter using open sights. That gun is deadly accurate, but a fast shooter it is not. Maybe with a compensator?
I'm good with 357 at my 25 yard range. Shoot there all the time. Once a guy wanted to try my revolver (colt python), and i wanted to try his... some kind of custom russion 44mag with a scope. Firstly, i had an accidental discharge bc the trigger was freaking light as hell. But after i got the hang of that... that gun was hitting exactly where i was aiming with ease. Made me want one but i'd go broke shooting 44mag. I already shoot 300 rounds of 9 and 50 (sometimes 100 if i'm feeling spicy) rounds of 357 a week. Adding 44mag would require a pay raise.
Why choose when you can carry both at the same time? 9mm with a red dot and .44 with a scope and be the ultimate tactical Timmy.
Agent Wolf vibes.
Tactical Timmy 🤣
I was gonna like this comment but wanted to keep it 357
There certainly is no such thing as one or the other, haha.
@@ursaferrariusthat got me too . 😂
I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
I gotta know which movie this is from. I know it's a Clint Eastwood quote but I cannot remember the movie for the life of me
500 Magnum anyone
classic quote
Words to create a religion around.
My man
As someone that shoots a lot of 44 magnum, I like seeing this.
If you’re a gun guy, you gotta set aside all the tacticool shit once in a while and enjoy something else. 44 magnum revolvers are a dream to shoot and tons of fun.
.450 Marlin is a very fun round to shoot also. 👍
Fun isn't relevancy though, right?
I've only shot a .44 Mag a few times, with 'range ammo' that was probably loaded a bit light, and I didn't enjoy it very much. I never really had the hang of using revolver sights, though. I always use double ear protection, and even so... .44 Mag is ridiculously loud for a handgun. Good luck ever hearing anything again, if you ever have to use it without having time to put ear protection on.
is your job hiring?
Like you said it's fun, not practical for modern combat battle fields. If they timed the shots, you already know modern firearms would hit more if in the right trained hands. .44 is still cute though. That's all it is though on the modern field is though. Cute.
Mike checked if those revolvers were loaded more times in this video than anybody did during the entire time filming Rust.
I don't care how outdated or outperformed revolvers are considered I will always consider them the most badass handguns to bless us
It's the way an old Shelby Mustang is gratuitous and outfeatured by modern cars, but will always be precious for its beauty, simplicity and power.
Give me one good reason why... want a lever action instead of an AR too?
I love my ruger Blackhawk in 44 mag. Single action but still a ton of fun. Hardly an edc but in my cowboy setup makes me feel like John Wayne. Lol
@@MyFathersBusinessLLC
Yes.
@@MyFathersBusinessLLC Power, Reliability, Durability, Peace of mind...Don't have to worry about losing your magazine. No safety to worry about. 357 Mag shoots 2 different rounds w no barrel changes. 357 Magnum is statistically the best one shot stopper in a combat caliber handgun round. You can get it in a 7 to 8 shot platform. I've had jams in all Glocks I've owned and no I wasn't limp wristing. Never had one in a quality revolver. Revolvers are inherently more accurate. 357 Magnum revolver also saved my life against two armed attackers. When the shtf the simplicity of a revolver is something you could never put a price on. Also the ease in which it defended my life. Still had rounds left over.... I carry a 9mm still today on more occasions when Im going out. Especially when I'm working in a dangerous large city. My 357 Magnum is more of my bedside nowdays. The reason I carry it in inner cities is I'm more likely to encounter several people at once and it may take time for help to come. I may need to lay down suppressing or cover fire. But even then I always carry a 38 snub as a BUG. Real life experience has made me a lifelong advocate of the 357 Magnum revolver
My grandfather would’ve loved this video. He was diagnosed with ALS back in September, him and I used to watch your videos all the time together. He was a big revolver guy and loved all the old west firearms, I would love to have watched this episode with him. However he unfortunately passed away a few days ago. He loved watching your videos and seeing your honest reviews and outlooks on guns and gear. Thank you for making a big iron episode I know he would’ve loved it.
He's definitely watching, I think I can tell you.
F in the Chat for your grandpa.
I feel your pain man. Between me and my wife, (we’re 23) we’ve lost her mom, her uncle, my papaw, and my aunt in less than 3 months. There’s always someone to talk to though, and the people you loose will always be there with you.
They have the biggest and best HD TVs in heaven I'm sure he is watching with a smile
Sorry for your loss sir.
.44 mag is my favorite caliber to take into the mountains. Those buffalo bore +P+ are putting out 1500ft/lbs of energy. To put that into perspective, a 9mm is putting out 300-400 ft/lbs, and a desert eagle shooting 50AE is putting out 1800ft/lbs. The beauty of .44 mag is that it will drop a charging moose with those BB +p+ rounds, but you can also chamber .44 special if you are shooting something smaller like a coyote. On top of that, they also make shot shells, so you can shoot a rabbit or grouse for lunch without turning it into pink mist. That's pure versatility right there.
"pink mist" comment brought to you by 44 magnum
They just need to kit out the .500 ammo spectrum like the 45lc/410 lmao
The shotgun of pistols lol
I've been thinking of getting a .44 basically for this exact reason, something to take camping that can protect me from bears/wolves/moose. How does it feel to carry with you? You said it's your favorite but is there another caliber I should consider?
@@daswolfy 44 mag is great. there's more powerful rounds, but who cares? nothing you hit with a 44 mag will remain a threat to you; unless you're talking African Elephants or Blue Whales & such...
Part of it is psychological, people fear the thunder of a .44
they only have to hear it ONCE
@@GreyGhost-r4zthey only get to hear it once.
i think you can neglect that part as long as you get a hit
I have a 629-6 with a 4inch she is mean but I love it
The glancing shot from the .44 still blew out his brains, very impressive.
Lets see paul allen's .44 magnum.
Back and to the left
It not only blew his brains out, it blew his soul out as well.
I guess you can say its mind blowing
Time to update the EDC!
Intimidating ✅
Unnecessary ✅
Garand Thumb approved ✅
Asserting your dominance ✅
Kentucky Ballistics has entered the chat…
Nobody's shooting fifty's here Scott...
But nevertheless, heads are exploding.
Do you carry the 500?
.700 nitro revolver? It would look like Hellboy's gun.
Big..er... iron
So... Big...ger.... Iron?....
I had a S&W Model 29 44 Magnum. I took it to the gunsmith and had him polish the trigger and polish the internal moving parts and had him shave the hammer spring. It shot extremely well and easily.
Even though he clearly has been standing at that table for more than 30 minutes with unloaded revolvers, still checks every time. You have to appreciate the amount of safety GT takes when handling firearms.
I love the amount of time, and precision he takes to make sure it is safe to move and operate the guns.
When he was showcasing the guns on the pallet, I didn't see a single time in which the barrel of the gun was being pointed to the camera man, even though they were indeed empty almost all the time, he always moved the gun pointing towards the floor, pallet or away of anything/anyone.
“There’s no need to check if guns are loaded. You should have someone else do that for you. Preferably someone incompetent. You should then take then gun from that person, point it at your camera operator, and pull the trigger.” -Alec Baldwin
Not tryin to be that guy, but it sure looks like he's flagging camera guy's shins with the 9 @4:20 and again with the .44 @4:27. Action's closed, too. I love his videos but don't see how you can praise his safety on this one. It seems like a very casual effort.
@@PatrickHopkinsSaint honestly looked like he had it more pointed to the dirt by the camera man's feet.
@@splewy "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Alec Baldwin.
"we have physically removed not just the brain but also the soul as far as I can tell" best line ever
Lookin down a double not race no bs eating hotdog . Dont fuck with a man eating a hot dog
What got me was the delivery on "scenario two" line about the guy stopping you from praying to god so you're gonna send him to god lmao that had me rolling
Garand Thumb, I shoot with a revolver, as a competitive shooter.
The reason that a revolver with a wooden grip often works better in a situation where reloading is frequent is that one changes grip a lot. The wooden grip makes it easier to re-grab the grip than a rubber grip would allow.
try the revolvers in a scenario where you have to reload a lot. for example 4 targets, 2 shots and reload between each target. then you may notice the differences between the wooden and rubber grips
That's actually very interesting. How do the wooden grips affect recoil?
@@autokrator_ The recoil will be more difficult to handle with a wooden grip than with a rubber one, it dampens less. The advantage is that when the wood is smooth enough, the handle will fall/slide easier and better in your hand. This in turn will provide better control during fast firing and also after frequent reloading. Jerry miculek also made a video about this (his grip choice and why).
Furthermore, the ammunition, length of the barrel and the total weight of the revolver determine the amount of recoil.
Ah so wooden handles give faster ads speed while rubber has better recoil reduction. Got it.
Ive found the same thing. I'm a big fan of Ahrends and now that they're not in production hogue JM grips.
I often shoot competitions with full power .357s and don't find wood grips that fit your hand to be uncomfortable.
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You missed the most important part. Wooden grips are cool as hell.
Had bought a .45 long colt single action revolver for my first gun. I friggin love it so much.
Big iron on your hip
Least based revolver owner
A few years back, during archery elk season. my buddy Dr. Tim was headed out and just about the time it was light enough to see he met a sow bear with cubs coming down the train the trail toward him. He safely avoided the situation by turning around and heading back to camp. On his way back he noticed movement on a trail about 70 yards slightly below him and it turned out to be a mountain lion. Later in the day when I got back to camp he was working on his second Irish based adult beverage and indicated his 9 mm left him feeling a bit under gunned. I reminded him of all the times he had made fun of my 44 mag PHC (personal hand cannon) and offered to let him use it to venture out the next morning with the feeling of superior fire power. BTW I make a point to remind him of this event every chance I get😁
If I’m going anywhere with the possibility of bear and mountain lions I’m carrying at minimum a 10mm with Buffalo bore ammo. Glad he had a safe and gentle reminder of why he needed something bigger!
Plenty of bear have been killed with 9mm, you just need to get away from the hollow points and go for heavier FMJ ammo to get as much penetration as possible. I would want a 7 or 8 shot .357 or a 10mm Glock personally. 44 is great, but I don't have confidence I would be able to hold on to it with sweaty shaky hands when a bear is running at me.
@@ExplosiveFetus fuck give me a deagle I’ll get the job done
@@joelmcfarland5153 I with you buddy. Fifteen + one rnds of Underwood 10mm ‘ makes my day.’
Bears and a lion on the same trek?? (Insert skeptical snake face)
I’ve always wanted to see the effects and speed of 17 rounds of 9mm out of a 17 or 34 vs 6 .44 magnum on a ballistic torso.
Think about how fast you can fire those 9mm accurately compared to the .44 mag. Gonna take you a lot longer to shoot 6 rounds of .44 than 6 rounds of 9mm
@@calebbroege1333 very true
@@calebbroege1333 unless you’re Jerry Miculek!
@@seanp1129 jerry aould easily do Mozambique drill with 44
Overkill with an overkill round? Sure, why not, in the interest of entertainment. 😄
"now we dont have any .357 sig" lots of people are going to miss that one lmao.
Big Dick Jack Wilson ftw
Literally nobody missed that one. Half the comments are about the refrance to the Texas church shooting. Shush.
Jack Wilson sure didn't
"lots of people are going to miss that one lmao."
Unlike that Church Guard! :) well done Him ,and well done you guys who remembered it!
If you know you know.
The old man carried a .44 for years, packed his own hollow point hot loads as well; would typically throw out a foot and a half long flame and he would also have two speed loaders. So now the colt python; stainless with black grip will always be one of my dream guns. Needless to say that gun was Sick.
I still remember the first time I shot my dad's Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag. It was absolutely amazing. It wasn't a gun I'd just have wanted to go out and plink with but it was fun. I use to carry a .45 Browning and I really enjoyed it but it was a little heavy in the purse. Especially with an extra mag. I carry a 9 now. I still do love a revolver though. I miss my dad.
Seeing as the swiftness of the ranger with his big iron is still being talked about today, I’d say yes!
Perfect comment lol
Fallout fan too :)
You won RUclips today
@@Ghulodoneit a new Vegas fan.
My dads friend shot a man in the shoulder area with a 44 mag and they ended up amputating his arm eventually. This was in the 80s I believe, my fathers friend (ill call him John) was sleeping in his 18 wheeler and he woke up to some loud noises. John crawled out of the sleeper seeing the thief through the window. John said he fired at the thief through the window hitting him in the shoulder area. This guy then fell off the truck and started flopping on the ground like a fish. His arm was eventually amputated. John was cleared in criminal court. The thief took him to civil court and apparently arrived in a wheelchair. Which did not help. John did not have to pay a penny out. Fast forward like 10 years. John gets a call from the police so he can get his gun back out of evidence.
10 years?? That's way too damn long to wait.
@@billybadass9031 good excuse to buy another 1😉 jokes aside that's friggin ridiculous
@@billybadass9031 For sure. I got mine back in 3 months from Colorado Springs PD after my "incident" and I thought that was too long.
Like Clint smith said “one is none”
"And today's lesson, kids, is not to fuck with sleeping truckers"
Agree with shooting revolvers = fun. Great video, and i agree 44. Is overkill in most scenerios but i wouldn't say don't carry it for that reason. 44. Special would be a great manstopper and not overkill. And you could carry a 44. Mag speed strip as a backup just in case, 44. Mag would be great against a bad guy in a bulletproof vest too. Or someone hiding behind heavy barriers,
Being legally responsible for every one of those projectiles is a pretty good reason not to carry a .44 mag . The other is follow up . For those 2 reasons I have and always will settle on the great .38 special loaded with 158gn hard cast lead semiwadcutters
@@andrewstraub131 44. Isn't as bad as you'd think. But i get where you're coming from. If i lived in a very remote area with wild animals capable of eating me i'd probably carry the 44. Everytime. But for most city "pests" good ol 9mm,40. And 45. Or 357. Will do the job just fine. Take care
@@andrewstraub131 the taurus tracker in 44. Is actually pretty easy to shoot. I can keep center mass double taps up pretty consistently. Granted my hand starts hurting after 10-15 shots of repeated fire. But against a bear or big boar. 2-4 well placed 255 grain hardcast 44. Underwoods are going to do the job
I worked with a guy who carried a .44 magnum because, and I quote, "When people see a big ass revolver on your hip they don't fuck with you."
Well he kinda has a point if you're going to open carry
And If there's a shooting he'll be the first target
Yeah you always want to avoid people who are blatantly stupid
That's why I carry a sword.
That statement holds quite a bit of truth
It's worth mentioning that 44 Magnums can also fire 44 special for a little less impact on your hands and your wallet.
Truth
@@GarandThumbDebatable about 44 Special having less impact on the wallet because they're less common and so sometimes they're more expensive.
Aye, there are also the older .44 Russian cowboy rounds that sort of resemble a giant .22 Short. 😉
I liked the video but I think I'll consider a more modest weapon, like an ICBM with a 1MT warhead.
Exellent for playing chess games, too!
1MT? You are just being generous. I'd go 50MT
Yeah but ya gotta wear cargo pants to conceal it :/
A 1MT unitary warhead is a bad plan nowadays due to the anti-ballistic missile technology fielded by NATO in recent years. You need instead several smaller warheads of hundreds of kilotons yield along with some decoys to reliably hit diddily squat.
@@bombomos A REAL Crowd Pleaser!
Nobody ever mentions Elmer Keith when we talk about the .44 Magnum. He has an autobiography that is a awesomely fun book to read: “Hell, I was there!” Read it please.
Out west (Rocky Mountain area of the country) It’s not that uncommon to see somebody walking around with a 44 or 500 in town for edc. Carry what you want and can shoot well.
"It's for bears, and the occasional Wendigo."
@@jimmyrustler8983 No amount of magic is gonna stop a 500 magnum from ripping through
@@midgetman4206 That's my only hangup about people carrying big calibers. They need to realize it WILL over-penetrate. Assume even something like 10mm can kill someone behind your target.
@@majorpwner241 doesn’t matter the caliber, you assume EVERYTHING can over penetrate. Just because you shoot 9mm doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about the background of the target/threat your shooting at.
The epilogue was excellent. A simple thought explains what's wrong with the world today...for those who can see it...pretty awesome you checked the cylinder each time you picked up another revolver.
Yea garand thumb is a professional shooter lol
Yeah, thank God. A round could've just appeared in the cylinder when no one else touched or manipulated them in any way, while they were on the table IN FRONT OF HIM. There's safety and then there's insanity. I'm surprised some people can even clean their guns with the constant fear they have of blowing their hand off from a nonexistent round.
@@iDeagles He actually did tag one of the cinematographers with the 629, but it was someone else's crew in the next town over.
@@iDeagles it's a habit, and a good one to have. All guns are loaded.
@@the_cosmic_cowboy12 Until proven safe
My first gun I bought was a .44 mag Henry. The 270 grain whitetail loads for that carbine are an absolute vibe check. In a carbine, no recoil, little flash or noise and a bad day for the bug on the other end. Loved the vid!!
Love my Rossi 92 in 44 mag. It's an excellent round for a lever action carbine.
".38 might not stop a determined man from a centermass shot, while .44 certainly will."
A line I recall reading from a Jack Reacher book.
Over-penetration will kill innocents, & land you in prison for...a bit.
And a trained shooter can get three .38 shots on center mass as fast as one and a half .44s
@@dapaesh9619 Yes, but more shots aren't going to matter much, unless they hit the same spot.
@@Tommuli_Haudankaivaja I said center mass 😜
I wouldn't want to get shot at all, by either.
@@dapaesh9619 Yeah, but when a man is running at you full speed, multiple center mass shots might not take him down before he reaches you and stabs you. With .44, that wouldn't be a problem.
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Spoke to everyone on the interweb, had a lot to say
No one questioned his science, no one dared to make a slip
For the stranger there among them had a big iron on his hip
Big iron on his hip
It was early in the morning when set his plastic down
The sun came over the mountains, and he looked slowly all around
"I'm a doctor in New Jersey" came the whisper from shi lip
And he's here to do some science with the big iron on his hip
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Magnificent
Awesome song!
You win the internet today
After seeing the +p+ 44 mag Buffalo bore rip through 16 inches of gel like it wasn’t there, I believe the yakuza members would have both been killed with one shot to the lower guys forehead. Gives you the extra hit points of shrapnel too
My S&W 29 is always with me in the woods, for more than 30 years now. I just love that gun. Never felt the need to change it.
I like that you actually had the big iron tune playing in the background. No vocals and it still sounded good. So yeah back in the day .44 and .45 got it done but, once apon a time there was a .10 gauge revolver. .10 gauge now that's a big iron! Today magnum research has 45-70 and 500 magnum! Still got that classic western revolver look too. If you don't have big hands you may not like gripping those big irons.
Revolvers have one functional advantage over autoloaders. In a pocket if you push on a slide assidentally, even a small amount, it causes the gun to be out of battery and generally not fire. A revolver with a solid frame can be manipulated in a pocket and fire without issue. There's also ejection issues as well I suppose.
Good old KBG carry, shoot them from the pocket and then keep on walking past like nothing happened.
Can't stand when I assidentily do stuff like that ha
*Beretta 92fs has entered the chat*
No.they dont.if your pistol is going out of battery from a little push on the side its not even a real firearm;just some crap you cobbled together.revolvers on the other hand being quite open allow for plenty of fouling and even the best of jam because of it.stop simping for Daddies gun
If you grab the slide of any semi it's going out of battery and pushing it hard against a surface will also push it out of battery try it push a semi auto against a pillow and fire grab on the slide real tight revolver if you grab the cylinder your fingers are gone
I am currently carrying a S&W 329pd, in a lobo offset clip iwb holster. It's one of the easiest to carry handguns I have ever carried . I have videos of me shooting it on my channel, yes its mostly cooking, but there's 2a in there too. The 44 is just one of the guns in my carry rotation.
Yeah, I've got a 329pd as well and they are quite the sexy beast. Nice and light in the holster, but all the power needed should you be required to remove from said holster. But goodness they are not for the big bore uninitiated, the recoil is a bit intense to say the least.
Guns and food, my idea of a perfect Saturday.
I had an 327 M&P R8 for a while. Miss it so much. 327’s are glorious
You should have thrown a 10mm in the mix! My favorite handgun caliber, and in many ways is the best of both worlds between 9mm and 44 mag.
What about the coonan
.357 magnum 1911
But which drops bears better?
Me too! But I use it’s little brother the 40
@@mbmann3892 sell ur .40, get a 10mm and you can still use 40 ammo in it, relatively safely according to the internet
Or .500 SW Magnum...
EDC whatever you want to. If you're a 9mm kinda guy, carry it. If you're a BIG bore kinda MAN then carry it. .44 mag/special will make a lot bigger wound channel and quite possibly send them to God a lot quicker. So carry what you want and/or comfortable with. I carry the 19x mostly but also have the raging hunter in .357 mag/.38 and might pick it up occasionally to carry.
First gun I ever shot was a .44 magnum, when I was 5 years old, with my dad kneeling behind me holding the weight of the gun.
Touched off a round, and it rocketed back and whacked me right in the eye, giving me my first black eye in life, and a GRIN that could rival the Cheshire cat.
A new shooter was born. :D
How pissed was your mom? :D
@@oz_jones she also had a black eye for other reasons
9mm does admirably against the ballistic gel. 44 mag procedes to travel through the gel and around the world.
"You're worshipping at the house of God, and a man comes to stop that"
"So you're gonna send him to God" 😂
Back in the early 1970s, I was working on my parents gold claim when the government decided to stop regulating the price of gold. Within a month, our $20 a day average yield was more like $200 a day and a month later it had grown to $400 a day. They were lots of other people working claims in the area and what happened was we started having trouble with people stealing our gold, often at gunpoint. So we started carrying. The general rule was to carry as much as you could. Everybody I knew was either carrying a .357 magnum or a .44 magnum.
You gave a great and amusing demonstration except that up to 20 or 30 yards we would fire from the hip. We practiced to remain proficient at that range. The other thing is at 10:00, I would shoot the lower guy first because with a .44 magnum you would probably take them both out with the first shot.
One more thing…
My sister backed me up with her 12 gauge. 😂
In the Yakuza test one shot to the lower "assailant" would have taken out the guy behind him as well.
Maybe maybe not. That would assuming that a shot to torso would be enough to take out the first guy which might not really be true for a lot of cases
@@MaxC_1 Starting with the closer threat would make sense and if the one shot hit both, potential pelvic saddle hit on "behind" threat, a second shot might not be needed. My old 29 was butter smooth and I carried it for quite a while. Currently carry a 9. Could carry 2 or 3 for the weight and size of the 29. Best carry is the one you can make every shot count and the semis, generally, have more shots available.
@@MaxC_1 On the street or other populated scenario, such a round (solid) passing through could have a devastating effect on an innocent person. Not good for a defensive everyday carry gun.
The director of Rust should comment on this.
Haven't watched the video yet, but I can say that I 100% would carry a .44 if I could.
You get a like for your Rasalhague Republic picture
What’s stopping you?
@@booya6437 Right? It's like saying, "I'd be a professional boxer if I could."
I wouldn't mind carrying a .357 magnum 4 inch.
Maybe next year.
I"m on the smaller side so it would absolutely look ridiculous if I carried it haha. Be some good laughs though.
Dutch: "They made it for him special. It's an .88 Magnum."
Danny Vermin " It shoots through schools."
Also Danny: "This goes through armor. Then it goes through the victim, through the wall, through a tree outside...."
aha, Johnny Dangerously! ..i played that youtube clip for my nephews recently..they laughed bigtime, lol.
talk about a line that'd never be in a film, today! ofc..back then..there virtually was no school shootings
& mass shootings anywhere were extremely rare.
So much respect for revolvers. My experience with running them through their paces has not been great. I had a snub nose S&W 642, internal hammer, lock up completely on the range. We hit pause and someone with more experience than me was even perplexed until we dug into the revolver. Long story short it was a simple piece of unburnt powder that got inside the star of the chambers causing the whole gun to be useless. Just one tiny piece of unburnt powder was enough to lift the star and prevent the gun from functioning at all. Was this rare? From everything I have seen and heard...yes, very but how would you like your backup gun to lock up when you needed it because it's your backup, that means something has gone very wrong that your pistol and or rifle have gone down as well. It was eye opening and I am not at all against revolvers but if you carry one on your ankle regularly, clean it and inspect it regularly because it lives on your ankle, in your vest, etc... lots of dust, tiny rocks, etc... could be making their way into your gear.
That Sombrero is fucking amazing
Si!
i love this channel, the quality that Garand Thumb brings is incrediable. it really allows someone like myself who lives in a country with strict gun laws to appreciate how beautiful and awesome these weapons are.
whoever the camera guy is and editor do a beautiful job
Come to America
What I like about classic revolvers vs pistols is that you don't eject the cases, so you don't have to crawl on the floor cleaning up. And you don't risk having a hot case hit you.
The fact that this dude is shooting two of the most coveted and popular hand guns, but still cracks jokes is my source of happiness rn
Garand out here with that Airforce budget
His gun, shiny
His amps, dirty
His ballistic gel, spent
His filming budget, growing
His hairline, somehow not receding
Yeah, he got that Airforce budget
He got a beauty hairline
The Manurhin MR73's trigger and accuracy will blow your mind. It's also a beautiful and elegant revolver.
Yes
The right tool for the right job. In close quarters with a probability of collateral damage, I would not want the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum is great for deer hunting or like you said, bears. Also from experience, the best weapon is the one you are most proficient with and when it is a matter of them or you, the best weapon is the one that saves your life. Great video, high quality as always.
You can always download. I run .44special 180gr Winchester silvertips for two legged critters and smaller game.
@@charlessalmond7076 Same here but for close quarters in a crowded area, I am not sure I could live with hurting an unintended innocent by-stander because of excessive bullet travel. That is something I pray to God I will never have to experience.
This reminded me of my dad letting me try out a .44 at the range back when I was a teenager, long story short the moment he let me try the serious rounds I enjoyed it a little too much and he hasn't let me touch it since, looking back that was probably because I cost him a pretty penny in ammo.
You didn't need to shoot both bandits with the .44 Magnum. You just needed to shoot the lower one and it would have killed both of them. 😄
In the same way, you should have had to shoot each of the cardboard assailants three times with the 9mm and only once with the.44 Magnum.
beat me to it
To be fair, those "Big Irons" can also run .44 Special, which is ballistically similar to .45 ACP. Still superior to the 9mm in power but a whole lot more manageable than those +P+ magnums.
I was under the impression that 44 special was more like 45 Long Colt in power.
@@shockwave6213 It is. Also, .45 Colt is ballistically similar to .45 ACP
Maybe if you are the one reloading it. Factory 44 special can be disappointing. Just one example is that Hornady Crit Def 44 special and 40S&W have the same weight bullet, but there is a massive difference between the velocities.
@@NoBrakes23 All calibers "can be disappointing." There is sub-par ammo of every type, brand notwithstanding. However, traditionally, . 44 Special, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP are ballistically similar in standard loadings. One was designed as a competitor to another and one was designed as a modern version of another.
That being said, there are also "light for caliber" .44 Magnum options out there that feel like peppy .44 Special loads. These guns can function well with those, too. My primary point is that you don't have to shoot wrist-breakers just because you've got a big bore. My point stands.
@@TheCharleseye The lesson here is handloading is your friend if you are a revolver shooter. For target .357 I use plated 158gr bullets only going 1200. Works well for me.
8:10 Loved the way GT delivered that joke 😂
Also really appreciate the time he takes to check that the weapons are unloaded and clear despite having already worked with them for 15+ minutes
The intimidation value of a 44 magnum can't be underestimated, I'm sure there are many times where just the sight of the weapon was enough to safely de-escalate a situation without there being any bloodshed.
you should see what the 460 mag looks like compared to the 44 mag, the 44 looks tiny..
It also has higher penetration against some body armors as well
@@xgu4642 No, it doesn't.
@@xgu4642 Older body armor yes but not modern it would still crack some ribs though.
@@bronsonleach3573 bingo. Unless you’re plated, you’re going to be so winded and have broken ribs and bruised cartilage. Probably end up feeling like a used crash test dummy.
10mm is the best mm, unless you have a 20mm.
For those unfamiliar with firearms the 20mm was an anti aircraft round.
Don't forget the shoulder fired anti tank gun
Agreed, although I also have a soft spot for the 6.5 Swede and the 7x57 Mauser.
Pff 7.5 Brno can beat 10Mm with no problems.
@@joe125ful true, but I don't have the money for one of those, yet. Safe to say both the 10mm and the 7.5 brno are better than a 9mm
@@elementalist1984 First thing is:Depend what for you need that.
Maybe Glock 32 357 Sig around 700 Dollars.
Smith and Wesson Model 69 .44 Mag cost around 750 Dollars and its small.
Colt 1911 .45 500-1000 Dollars.
9Mm guns are good too easy to handle and small/light.
Great Beretta M9 A3 for example around 1000 Dollars or older ones M92 F starting on 612 Dollars.
The better question is, does that gell block feel lucky?
Well, do you punk!?!
While a whole heartedly enjoyable edition of Garand Thumb, I really wish there had been at least one Three Amigo salute to accompany the unadulterated sombrero action... I also would have liked to see a pairing with a .44 lever action to make up for the revolver’s inherent capacity limitations…
Revolvers never jam. That alone is a reason to carry a wheelgun. You don't have to be as accurate with a .44 mag. It's called letting the gun do the work for you. Hit center mass, you'll do the job. If if the shot isn't lethal, they still won't feel like playing no more. Either way mission accomplished.
You forgot a key scenario. Easy to understand since semi-auto guys forget about longer ranges since most semi-autos are worthless outside 25 yard. Magnum hand guns are very lethal at 100 yards and reasonably accurate as well. .44 mag at 200 yards is still pushing a 300 gn bullet with as much energy as a 9mm 110 gn +P is pushing at 20.
My daughter first started shooting a .44 mag when she was 13. She's more girly girl and weighed maybe 100 lbs at the time. If she can handle the recoil any healthy grown adult should be able to. The grip might be a bit large for some ladies and really small handed males. So a lot of the recoil is I feel psychological. My girlfriend is 110 lbs soaking wet and fires a .44 mag like a pro. It's not her favorite caliber, but it presents no challenge to her. Recoil for most people is all mental. If you are not scared of it, it's not going to really affect you.
The louder the report, the more intimidation you have on enemies. Missing in a real world shooting situation is normal. If your report is scary enough, you might eliminate secondary bad guys without ever taking a shot at them. 9mm I don't even wear hearing protection for a few rounds. A magnum handgun will make your ears ring pretty good. That sonic shock can stun opponents sometimes, buying you an extra second you wouldn't otherwise have. At night, magnums are flame throwers. While it reduces your accuracy some, it reduces theirs twice as much and adds a bit of shock value that can disorient an enemy much like a flash grenade.
Seeing parts of a comrade fly off will do a great deal to scare off his buddies, or at least destroy their aim and desire to take a chance on being next. Especially if said parts land on the enemy in question. Psychology is a huge part of who wins gun fights.
In urban areas, yeah .44 mag is overkill. You have to be careful of what's behind your target. Behind your target as in at least 20 yards. That round is going to pass through a human body with plenty of energy to kill somebody 20 yards downrange. Though it has the advantage of taking almost all cover away from an enemy.
If you practice, single action is actually faster and considerably more accurate. The biggest hassle of revolvers is the stiff trigger in double action. I find it quicker to thumb the hammer back and then you are not fighting the tendency to pull up and right as you fight the stiff trigger. With practice you can cock the hammer very quickly and easily. You just have to be careful not to fan the trigger as that can damage the gun.
Great comment. Nice to see someone else speaking from a more practical perspective-rather than emphasizing “shot placement” with a smaller caliber cartridge.
I can’t imagine focusing on shot placement when I’m in fear for my life, trying to defend it. I’ll be happy just to hit the threatening perpetrator, let alone a specific location…
Might as well eliminate any potential chance for recovery by shooting one of the most powerful, man-stopping calibers available to me.
@@Frohman5584 Thanks. Most people cannot be accurate enough to be effective with a small caliber weapon. Realistically they do spray and pray, emptying a mag and hoping that does the trick. It takes a lot of practice to be proficient to the point you can hit a spot vital enough to realistically expect a 1 shot drop/stop.
Few people can do that. They lack the range time, the hand eye coordination, the ability to stay calm in a sudden violent situation, the many hours for years of creating the kind of muscle memory one needs to overcome point and shoot.
Why do it? I don't have the money or time to get out to the range every month. Due to a back injury a 2 handed grip makes my hands shake. I can use a 1 handed grip with a .357 or .44 and still cover the same spot, but I'm using bullet expansion to do it. I just have to get close enough for the expansion and sheer power to do the job.
I can do it while firing from cover, moving, half blinded, in the rain, in a poorly lit situation, etc. I just need to be able to detect where center mass is and put a round in it. The bullet does the rest.
@@DracironSmith Completely agree. I think people sometimes get too caught up with the idea of having as many rounds as possible, loaded and ready. And while I can appreciate this- as it provides a certain peace of mind knowing you probably won’t run out of ammo- the likelihood of having to mag dump, reload, and fire additional rounds is highly unlikely in a self-defense shooting. I believe FBI stats range anywhere from 3-7 rounds on average (predominantly on the lesser side) to get the job done. Most self-defense shootings occurring inside of 7-10 yards.
And chances are, if you don’t think you can get a center mass shot, then you probably shouldn’t be engaging anyway. Keeping in mind the possibility of hitting innocents due to over-penetration and the overall chaos occurring around you. Depending on the scenario, fleeing without engagement might be the smartest and safest option anyway- rather than a shootout, spitting rounds all over the place.
Plus, that might be used against you in court. Sadly, in today’s society, the self-defense shooter is almost as likely to be prosecuted as is the perpetrator himself. The more rounds fired, the more skeptical a jury in some cases. Unfair and unfortunate, but also a reality to keep in mind.
I recently bought my first 44 magnum. A colt Anaconda 8 inch barrel version. The 8 inch barrel does a great job at reducing the recoil! And it shoots great! I shot a 357 and a 1911 in 45 afterwards and the recoil in those guns felt nonexistent because I was used to the 44 lol.
0:28 "Hola *knocks off Sombrero* Didn't see you there"
Welp! You've earned a subscriber lol
I used to carry a Ruger sp101, 5-shot .357 mag and I loved it. I figured that I’d only have to fire it once or twice… after you splat the first guy everyone else would be on their way out. It also turns cover into just concealment.
As a lefty I also use .357. because I might also hate the truck they road up in.
My .45 is just *Slightly* bigger, But I'd be lying if I said I didn't want a big iron. On the introspection point at the end of the vid; Very well said Lord Thumb
Enjoyed the video. I grew up shooting revolvers. So many great memories with my father killing paper together and reloading. Also growing up watching classic westerns painted the images in my mind of what won the old west. Revolvers are a joy to shoot and hand load for. If you’re a taffy ass, you can always shoot .44 specials and .38 special. It’s still kind of funny how people at the pistol range react when you fire off the hand cannons. My father put down several deer with magnum revolvers (.357, .44) so they can be very proficient to hunt game with and will put down anything with proper placement.
A Big Iron might seem impractical from a logistical standpoint, but from a phycological standpoint, they can be quite effective. Simply pulling one out has 50% chance of sending the joggers jogging for the hills.
The best way to win a fight, is to never a have a fight. Thus, psychology is very important and sometimes having the bigger gun is the best way to avoid fights. All because predators (criminals and what have you) all prey on the weak and defenseless. So having something imposing makes them rethink their choice of prey. Unless they are cracked out of their minds. Those kinds of cases are a lost cause and sadly there is only one option for them.
Whenever I carry my Model 27 (the 357 match to the Model 29), anybody seeing it thinks "the Dirty Harry gun and it can blow my head clean off." They look identical at a glance. There is indeed a psychological aspect to it, especially if anyone hears or sees it fire.
Seems like revolvers are more for posers then. I have my .45 setup to kill not to scare
@@idra8138
"I didn't kill him, officer. He was simply scared....to death!"
@@idra8138 LOL. That's about the dumbest thing I've ever read.
Having carried both a 44 mag and a 45 LC S&W revolvers back in the day , they had a calming effect when pointed at suspects and surprisingly they responded well to my commands . And we wore 12 round bullet loops on our gun belt and as one guy stated ," man that cop is carrying torpedoes " .
Isn't 45 long colt pretty much useless unless you hand load?
@@Matthew_Patterson56 No not really , there are several manufacturers that have rounds that come scary close to 44 magnum , but can only be fired in modern large frame revolvers like Ruger . Try looking at Buffalo Bore to see how hot they can push them .
And the normal ballistics for a 45 LC , 250 gr bullet is almost the same as for a 230 gr 45acp and don't remember anyone calling the 45 acp useless .
@@joejohnson4183 I'm familiar with buffalo bore. I'll call the ACP useless for bear protection all day long, because it is. I like the 45 LC. A friend of mine cooks up some serious hand loads that knock the doors off of any ACP load ever. The ACP is one hell of a man stopper, I own a really nice Kimber 1911. Love it. Won't catch me with it on my hip while I'm hiking or elk hunting though.
@@joejohnson4183 I was just under the impression that factories seriously tuned down 45 LC loads due to all the cheap "replica's" out there that won't handle a +P round. If you hand load them, they'll smoke a 44. 45 ACP is probably my favorite pistol round, I just won't stake my life on one shot putting a 800 pound bear on the ground. Big chunk of lead, but not enough kinetic energy.
@@Matthew_Patterson56 Most standard 45 LC loading's have the same pressures as the old black powder loads just like the 45-70 , but numerous companies make hotter loads with a disclaimer only to fire in modern firearms and several companies such as Uberti that makes replica firearms advise people not to fire the hot loaded ammunition . By the way those replicas are not cheap nor cheaply made but are made to conform to black powder loads not super hot modern loads .
with the 44 you don't need to go buffalo bore crazy (velocity or weight) to get magnum performance. for 2 legs a 180gr hp moving at 1600fps is just about perfect. light for caliber so felt recoil is very manageable, higher velocity so expansion is maximized.
for the out of doors experience where 2 or 4 legs can be a problem a 200g solid at 1750fps will handle any and all
I love how he put the gun down, picks it up and checks it, even though it was in his hand not 20 seconds earlier. Baldwin should take note :D
indeed. & he deffo did not want a surprise discharge there..the thing would've likely clobbered him, due to how/where he was holding it, plus would've put a dangerous big slug in the air for awhile..to fall who knows where.
All guns are "always loaded all the time"...i have the same programmed rule
@@tenguken847 all that teaches is feat of the weapon. And a man who fears his weapon is a man who will make mistakes with his weapon. No coward should dare to take up arms as he is a greater danger to his allies than the enemy.
Muscle memory for an operator.
a good healthy fear of shooting your self, some one around you, or just a ND is always good to have
I may carry a .45 in the hoods, but the .44 will always have a place on my hip in the woods!
This is a beautiful saying
When he did the Yakuza bit... I thought he was just gonna shoot the .44 once, seeing that the targets are stacked and it would go through the first into the next. 😅
You should do an episode on doors. And why a good door could save your life. 1 could give you time to grab your gun. 2 good for cover which is why we need a good door episode. 3 if you don't own a gun it could give you time to call someone with a gun. You could carry a 44 magnum but what if your facing an advanced intruder who shoots you threw your weak door?
I admire your enthusiasm for doors, brother.
Cheap door with a sheet of ar500 on your side, filled with tannerite on the inside.
Holy shit! That .44 Mag went right through that block!
I don't think it'll be a costing anyone else again.
Great video, and as it’s been said, really appreciate the practical demonstration of gun-safety procedures namely muzzle awareness and cylinder checks.
I own 4x as many revolvers (most of them N-frame or larger magnums) than I do semi's. In fact, I also own 3x as many lever guns as I do AR's. Semi's are the Tesla's of the gun world. Revolvers/levers/pumps/bolts are the rwd, 6-speed v8's of the gun world. Ie semi's are great for their practicality and utility but they're no where near as fun to shoot as revolvers/levers/etc. And let's face it, most people will only ever shoot for fun or to take game, and even those that end up having to use one in defense of themselves or their family, those are going to be the extreme outlier cases of their shooting history.
Until fun and thrill are outlawed, big bore magnums will always have a place, and an important one at that.
“As you can see, no shots needed.” Had me dying as well. Which begs the question, is it the gun it is it the the Thumb?
I've carried the 44mag. Both open and concealed. Never for EDC. Only in specific circumstances. Bigger is definitely not always better, but versatility is never bad. The big wheel can be tailored down. 9mm can never be inflated larger.
That's not even true. It's exactly what hollow points do. The ol' Fudd adage is "9mm may expand but .4? never shrinks."
@@mattmarzula but you have the option 44 special.
But youll feel like a badass pulling out a long revolver when someone tried to rob you
@@dinonuggiesguy4847 of course it‘s not for edc. 😂
If you’ve ever had big iron on your hip, go ahead and hit that subscribe button
Fun fact mirror polishing the trigger contacts "can" reduce the pull up to 2 pounds in my experience. the parts that touch and rub against each other mirror polished. If you wish to make your slide smoother mirror polish all the parts that rub each other. The same can be done with all rifles and pistols. Straight pulls and mosins love this mod.
9mm : Nice Guy.
.44 : Guy she told you not to worry about.
.45 ACP : Guy she has "lunch" with everyday but says he's Just a Friend, lol.
And everyone still ends up marrying 9mm. Haha
@@chapllc722 Must be why so many marriages are FAILING nowadays, Mr. 9mm just can't get it done 🤣
The 44 Magnum Revolver is an elegant weapon from a more civilized age.
Dude gotta get an etched out lightsaber .44 that'd be sick. Now if one could just make it do the lightsaber sound when you pull the hammer back
Civilized my ass
@@djmdma3752 as opposed to what? handful of Molly? F outta here lol
@@sawyeratkinson it was made in the 50s. A terrible time period for America.
The 50s wasn’t civilized at all
@@djmdma3752 as opposed to what time period?
Revolvers are like classic sports cars. They've had their day as top dog and in the modern world on a competitive level they don't stack up anymore and that's okay. They're now a luxury item to enjoy both in use and visually for how gorgeous they look. In a pinch they will do what they were intended for if you make them but just enjoy them.
I carry pistols most of the time, but I sometimes still carry a .38 special in my jacket pocket. It’s big advantage is being able to get a drop by firing from inside the pocket. Usually run this when I know I’m going to be out walking around a city and can just put my hands in my pocket and be ready if I see somebody shady approaching or something. I also like knowing it will never jam. Revolvers definitely have some practical use still.
The Japanese police still use .38 special revolvers. They never saw the need to upgrade. It just works. Granted, they don't get too much use here lol
@@Keepone974 any idea if we can get ahold of the Japanese cop guns here in the states? Sounds sexual.
@@mcbeet1 It's called the New Nambu 60 but it would be very hard to find I think. The S&W model 37 is very close though.
More seriously, I bought the new S&W Model 29. It is lovely, but I thought at the time that the 6-inch barrel made the gun too big, so I opted for 4 inches. I realize now that I am wasting a fair chunk of power that the extra barrel length would provide. The Ballistics guys show about an 80 to almost 200 FPS velocity increase in the longer barrel, and my Ruger Blackhawk with an 8-incher is ahead of that. These are big guns anyway, so I recommend you go for broke and buy the longer barrels. Now you have a "pocket rifle" and a great farm-gun. Good luck to all, and thanks GT for a fun and informative video. --Old Guy
I just found a 1977 M2, i LOVE this revólver. S&w send It to Astra for his museum,and a friend of mine purchase It direct from the museum whe they close.
A 44mag is simply to heavy to carry. Love my 44 and if I knew I would be in a gunfight today hands down it would be the 44 on my side. Should not need more than one hit and my 629 surprised me with how accurate it is... scary. Most days I carry a 45 1911 which is plenty heavy enough. For 30 years a .357 was my only handgun.. small enough to carry but still a magnum. Years ago shot bowling pins and 357s were the range kings.
..i was just thinking of the bowling pin matches! ..does that still go on? it's amazing how much of a beating those pins can take..very durable to hold up to lots of bullet impacts.
i bet the .357 was tops..that combo of speed & punch. i'll see if YT here has any vids on it.
.. _now i need to buy some used bowling pins, ahaha_ .
Taurus m44 2.9 lbs....glock 1.9 lbs....ehh negligible
Great presentation. As an owner of a .44 Magnum myself, I was kind of hoping that you could demonstrate its armor piercing capabilities on maybe an old vehicle hulk or some such.
@@Followme556 oh, thanks.
@@milesmayhem5440 just search "44 magnum vs armor" on youtube, you'll probably get about 100 videos come up.
As a owner of a Smith & Wesson .44mag w/ a 2x20 , I needed this information desperately. Thank you Dr.
Revolvers. Big rounds, stupid proof, don't jam when in close quarters, ease of aim to the point where you can literally be a sharp shooter without using sights, and finally....
Rule of cool
Everyone, checkout the fudd who said revolvers don't jam. LOL.
*Grabs cylinder so you can't even get one round off*
@@HickLif3 *Fires the round anyway because the hammer was cocked then grabs your semi auto by the slide and pushed back literally 2 millimeters stopping your firing pin*
@@denmanfite3156in close quarters you varmint. The revolver doesnt have a slide to fail to cycle when body to body with a meth head.
@@jegsdinogod5091 you have literally only ever shot paper at 7yds with that low quality shit tier take. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 What terrible advice
Im a new gun owner but i have shot some before owning. My EDC is a heritage rough rider 22LR and my home defense is a Remington 870 express magnum (first shotgun i ever fired) and I love them both.
Probably gonna be laughed at by pros but i like my start