I have a Ruger LCR and I love it. Small, compact, and fast, super accurate at 30 yards. Bro revolvers are wicked, this from a CZ/Shadow Systems guy. If you can shoot a snub nose revolver accurate you can shoot most things very well.
15 year state cop here. I agree, these things are usually up close & nasty. I have been through 2 “encounters” in my career so far (knock on wood). The first was probably 1-2 yards and the second was about 5-6 yards. Agreed on the adrenaline dump too.
@@BirdDogey1 👍Yes, I heard that for sure but based on the above comment I thought there was somewhere else in this video or in another video he was referring to more discussion on same ... OK and Thanks !
I have the 6-shot Kimber K6xs and I love it. I carry it around the neighborhood and when I go fishing. At 17 ounces it's comfortable to carry in the pocket or IWB and it has a great trigger.
Finally a revolver lol. Great video bro 👍. I've been thinking about getting a small 38 for carry or back up. I have a few full size 357 but there to big to EDC I think. Love to see more revolver content in the future 🙌
I have a S&W 351c, With 7 rounds of 22mag it weighs only 12oz, and has a better front sight than the standard J frames. It's not my primary carry but I love it and it's fairly affordable on ammo.
Put some nice Underwood Extreme Defenders in that puppy and you're good to go. Love my SW-Airweight and Bodyguard revolvers. Good video SPN keep up the good work.
There's nothing like a snubbie. Conceals better than a similar sized automatic and won't fail to fire if you get a wonky grip. I also like that a holster is optional with a DAO pistol, something I would never do with a Glock. I do not like .38 out of a lightweight revolver however, just too much recoil. Lipseys is going to drop an upgraded .32 j frame in February. I'm hoping to get one to replace my g42. The .32 is much easier to shoot and you get an additional round.
What's wrong with the G42? I also saw the Lipsey Ultimate Carry and it has definitely got me curious. The .32 H&R is ridiculously expensive though, almost a dollar a shot. I'd rather a .38 just for the ammo. I was considering the 442 Ultimate Carry.
@@TeddyBear-lb9ho the g42 is fine, it's just my hands are too large for it which can sometimes cause malfunctions. The cost of .32 sucks but that won't dissuade me. There are too many advantages to a .32 chambering in a snub. I've got a .22lr j frame to train on and I'll eventually start reloading the .32 anyway. Its also just a niche carry gun so I don't feel the need to stack 10k rounds of .32. Ive had an LCR in .38 and I don't want to shoot .38 out of a sub 20oz gun and I really hate having only 5 shots.
@@TeddyBear-lb9ho that's the beauty with a snub. I can change out grips as needed. I do however have smaller grips on it, the difference with the snub is that no matter how bad I grip the gun it will still fire, whereas the Glock 42 can malfunction if my grip is messed up.
You may want to up the size of caliber for bear. .454 Casull, .460, .480, maybe 10mm... .357 isn't a good choice for bear defense. .44 mag is as low as I'd go honestly.
@@fat_biscuits3928 the bear in the area I got don’t get that big. I’ve only found scat from them in all my years. Those calibers are great but extra weight to haul around when in reality I’ll probably never need it. But I’ll have it.
I just got a wood grip for mine with a 3rd finger spot at the bottom. Pretty nice and only makes the grip a hair longer, also I have a Wilson combat trigger spring kit in mine it lightens the pull by about 1/2. Very cheap upgrades make a big difference
My 1 is my SW 442... great 2nd or 3rd for sure. I've spent a lit of mornings dry firing it with snap caps and I'm acceptable at 3 ish yards with it... but I don't have any illusions it would ever be more than a contact/arms reach gun for me... but its fantastic in a coat pocket when my Glock is under layers of clothes.
Love my LCR. Really light, accurate as the one pulling the trigger. Put a XS Big Dot front sight on. That long trigger pull ain't all bad. Probably why I like Kahrs, too.
I'm right there with you. To me the xs big dot is a must. Big improvement over the black blade. Speed loader is handy and fun to try and get fast reloads with.
The Safariland 25 pocket holster is a great and comfortable option for a J frame. I carry my 442 in one everyday. However, it does not have the retention of a kydex holster, so if you're crawling around a lot or getting in awkward positions at work etc. it may not be the best choice for that application.
Biggest difference between shooting a revolver vs semi auto:: Revolver you lift your finger completely off the trigger after every shot Semis u just reset no need to loft finger off
Waiting for the Diamondback SDR to become available- may add to my rotation. My most often EDC is a S&W 360PD loaded with .357 rounds. Not a range gun but so easy to carry due to size & weight. Can still easily hit a 4' target at 30 feet. Recoil is attention- getting with magnum rounds but in an adrenaline filled and stressful self defense situation, it works well. If I'm going downtown, I generally opt for one of my higher capacity 9mm semi autos in an OWB holster and stick an LCP Max in my pocket.
I had the same exact air weight (was given to me) traded it and a PPKs for 2 kahr cm9/cm45 and carried those for a year a piece then the shield came out! Capacity and placement is my motto! Revolvers not so much
I often carry my 856 snub and I love it. I have tried the 642 and I will eventually buy one. Fair warning to anyone who hasn’t fired this firearm. The shock to your hands from this gun is brutal, especially when using +p ammo. Don’t get me wrong, the 642 is truly a fantastic firearm for concealed carry but it is a mother ** when spending time at the range getting good.
In my humble opinion, capacity is. It as important as skill diet and having a reload or tow on hand. My only issue currently with .38 Special wheel guns is primarily a very limited variety of what is proven to be good defensive ammo in my area, or 148 grain wadcutters. Sights on the Js suck however, the recent Lipsey’s edition seems to suggest there might even be an industry to help those of us with older guns. Incidentally $300 is a bargain. I use DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster form my steel frames.
for pocket carry self defense, snubs are a bit out of touch compared to the size and reliability of modern semi automatics like the LCP Max or P365. For a range day or a day in the woods shooting, revolvers are some of the most fun guns to shoot.
I own only two revolvers- A S&W 357 Magnum which I use for hunting and the S&W Airweight - the exact same in this video which I use as a backup, typically housed in an ankle holster. The trigger pull is heavy to say the least. There's a learning curve involved. Obviously it's for up close and personal encounters using point and shoot vs aim and shoot. It's very important to land first shots. That's the first rule in a gunfight-- which won't be happening with this gun.
So you often speak of power or ammo selection. The old guys that are really the experts on these guns are pretty much all running wadcutters. That's mostly going to be federal gold medal match or ga arms. Look into it. These are great guns in the right situation.
I have a s&w 340pd and I have it with two 38 special and the other three are 357. The hammerless airweight I need no upgrades because it's when da mfer gets to close😂😂😂😂
Nice review. 1) They are a bitch on the wrist to train with especially with +P. 2) I really like Robert Mika's pocket holsters. Check them out. I keep waiting for wadcutters to come back on the market. They are definitely effective and way easier on the hand to shoot.
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I have a Ruger LCR and I love it. Small, compact, and fast, super accurate at 30 yards. Bro revolvers are wicked, this from a CZ/Shadow Systems guy. If you can shoot a snub nose revolver accurate you can shoot most things very well.
Retired Los Angeles area cop here. Your description of self defense shootings is spot on. It's fast and violent. The adrenaline dump is huge.
15 year state cop here. I agree, these things are usually up close & nasty. I have been through 2 “encounters” in my career so far (knock on wood). The first was probably 1-2 yards and the second was about 5-6 yards. Agreed on the adrenaline dump too.
I did not hear any discussion of self-defense shootings here ?? Did I miss something ? THx.
@@LJ-jq8og idk. Let’s talk about it then!😆
@LJ-jq8og Host mentioned point shooting is common in self defense shootings. Sights unlikely to be used.
@@BirdDogey1 👍Yes, I heard that for sure but based on the above comment I thought there was somewhere else in this video or in another video he was referring to more discussion on same ... OK and Thanks !
I find myself carrying a J-Frame more than any other gun I own. Its damn near perfect
I have the 6-shot Kimber K6xs and I love it. I carry it around the neighborhood and when I go fishing. At 17 ounces it's comfortable to carry in the pocket or IWB and it has a great trigger.
lipseys linked up with smith & wesson and are bringing an upgraded version of those back out soon
Finally a revolver lol. Great video bro 👍. I've been thinking about getting a small 38 for carry or back up. I have a few full size 357 but there to big to EDC I think. Love to see more revolver content in the future 🙌
I have a S&W 351c, With 7 rounds of 22mag it weighs only 12oz, and has a better front sight than the standard J frames. It's not my primary carry but I love it and it's fairly affordable on ammo.
Most dependable pocket pistol you can get. Guaranteed not to go outta battery
Put some nice Underwood Extreme Defenders in that puppy and you're good to go. Love my SW-Airweight and Bodyguard revolvers. Good video SPN keep up the good work.
That is a nice pistol for $300 homie. I have also been shopping wheel guns. I do not own one yet but 2024 is the year. 👍😎
There's nothing like a snubbie. Conceals better than a similar sized automatic and won't fail to fire if you get a wonky grip. I also like that a holster is optional with a DAO pistol, something I would never do with a Glock.
I do not like .38 out of a lightweight revolver however, just too much recoil. Lipseys is going to drop an upgraded .32 j frame in February. I'm hoping to get one to replace my g42. The .32 is much easier to shoot and you get an additional round.
What's wrong with the G42? I also saw the Lipsey Ultimate Carry and it has definitely got me curious. The .32 H&R is ridiculously expensive though, almost a dollar a shot. I'd rather a .38 just for the ammo. I was considering the 442 Ultimate Carry.
@@TeddyBear-lb9ho the g42 is fine, it's just my hands are too large for it which can sometimes cause malfunctions. The cost of .32 sucks but that won't dissuade me. There are too many advantages to a .32 chambering in a snub. I've got a .22lr j frame to train on and I'll eventually start reloading the .32 anyway. Its also just a niche carry gun so I don't feel the need to stack 10k rounds of .32. Ive had an LCR in .38 and I don't want to shoot .38 out of a sub 20oz gun and I really hate having only 5 shots.
@@rustwins4442 is the 442 any bigger than a G42 grip wise?
@@TeddyBear-lb9ho that's the beauty with a snub. I can change out grips as needed. I do however have smaller grips on it, the difference with the snub is that no matter how bad I grip the gun it will still fire, whereas the Glock 42 can malfunction if my grip is messed up.
I’m planning on getting a gp100 in 357mag for bear defense when I go backpack camping in North Georgia.
You may want to up the size of caliber for bear. .454 Casull, .460, .480, maybe 10mm... .357 isn't a good choice for bear defense. .44 mag is as low as I'd go honestly.
@@fat_biscuits3928 the bear in the area I got don’t get that big. I’ve only found scat from them in all my years. Those calibers are great but extra weight to haul around when in reality I’ll probably never need it. But I’ll have it.
I just got a wood grip for mine with a 3rd finger spot at the bottom. Pretty nice and only makes the grip a hair longer, also I have a Wilson combat trigger spring kit in mine it lightens the pull by about 1/2. Very cheap upgrades make a big difference
My 1 is my SW 442... great 2nd or 3rd for sure. I've spent a lit of mornings dry firing it with snap caps and I'm acceptable at 3 ish yards with it... but I don't have any illusions it would ever be more than a contact/arms reach gun for me... but its fantastic in a coat pocket when my Glock is under layers of clothes.
My edc rn is a k frame smith Wesson model 10 , grab and blast in time of crisis . Love it
with the rebate too, who wouldn’t want one
Love my LCR. Really light, accurate as the one pulling the trigger. Put a XS Big Dot front sight on. That long trigger pull ain't all bad. Probably why I like Kahrs, too.
I'm right there with you. To me the xs big dot is a must. Big improvement over the black blade. Speed loader is handy and fun to try and get fast reloads with.
PLEASE advise the brand and model of that excellent HOLSTER ⁉ Thank you !!!! 🙏 I have a similar revolver (340 PD)...
Vedder pocket locker holster! Respect and thanks for watching
@@spnfirearms Thank you kind Sir ! 🙏
Smith & Wesson 638 with the shrouded hammer is my preferred. So ugly but great to carry unholstered with no hammer spur clothing hangups.
The Safariland 25 pocket holster is a great and comfortable option for a J frame. I carry my 442 in one everyday. However, it does not have the retention of a kydex holster, so if you're crawling around a lot or getting in awkward positions at work etc. it may not be the best choice for that application.
Biggest difference between shooting a revolver vs semi auto::
Revolver you lift your finger completely off the trigger after every shot
Semis u just reset no need to loft finger off
I carry it when I need something small and light weight. I installed a Hogue grip, I kept getting a blister with the boot grip.
I like the draw out of front pocket better with the j frame over the small auto's. That's my 2 cents. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇲🔪🔥🌲
Waiting for the Diamondback SDR to become available- may add to my rotation. My most often EDC is a S&W 360PD loaded with .357 rounds. Not a range gun but so easy to carry due to size & weight. Can still easily hit a 4' target at 30 feet. Recoil is attention- getting with magnum rounds but in an adrenaline filled and stressful self defense situation, it works well. If I'm going downtown, I generally opt for one of my higher capacity 9mm semi autos in an OWB holster and stick an LCP Max in my pocket.
I had the same exact air weight (was given to me) traded it and a PPKs for 2 kahr cm9/cm45 and carried those for a year a piece then the shield came out! Capacity and placement is my motto! Revolvers not so much
I don’t own a revolver myself! Not that I have anything against them, I just don’t at this time.
I often carry my 856 snub and I love it. I have tried the 642 and I will eventually buy one. Fair warning to anyone who hasn’t fired this firearm. The shock to your hands from this gun is brutal, especially when using +p ammo. Don’t get me wrong, the 642 is truly a fantastic firearm for concealed carry but it is a mother ** when spending time at the range getting good.
I have a charter arms undercover! Can't beat it!
Great video! I’m picking up a Ruger lcr 357 magnum in a couple days and it will be my hiking gun cuz I’m afraid of snakes lol
In my humble opinion, capacity is. It as important as skill diet and having a reload or tow on hand. My only issue currently with .38 Special wheel guns is primarily a very limited variety of what is proven to be good defensive ammo in my area, or 148 grain wadcutters. Sights on the Js suck however, the recent Lipsey’s edition seems to suggest there might even be an industry to help those of us with older guns. Incidentally $300 is a bargain. I use DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster form my steel frames.
I have an SP101 and GP100 Match Champion. The GP’s larger than my full size CZ75 and PX4. But it conceals on the hip better than either of them.
Any reason why you chose the air weight over say a lcr or a Kimber K6XS or the new lipseys 642 ultimate carry?
fired this a fee weeks back , mannnn after a couple of back to backs that hand was starting to feel that slap 😅 lol
for pocket carry self defense, snubs are a bit out of touch compared to the size and reliability of modern semi automatics like the LCP Max or P365. For a range day or a day in the woods shooting, revolvers are some of the most fun guns to shoot.
Hey man off topic but I couldn’t figure out how to message you. Your thoughts on an EDC, gforce rapture vs stoeger str9sc? Thanks!
I prefer a revolver. There's no click click. Just click, boom. Reliability beats all the semi auto high capacity, optics, tricked out gimmicks.
I wish my 642 was the model without the Hillary hole, but at $350 I couldn’t say no
I own only two revolvers- A S&W 357 Magnum which I use for hunting and the S&W Airweight - the exact same in this video which I use as a backup, typically housed in an ankle holster. The trigger pull is heavy to say the least. There's a learning curve involved. Obviously it's for up close and personal encounters using point and shoot vs aim and shoot. It's very important to land first shots. That's the first rule in a gunfight-- which won't be happening with this gun.
What rounds do you carry in it?
How do you feel about carrying an extra mag. I trust my training and feel like bullet placement is more important your thoughts?
I agree! The point of a backup mag, imo, is for malfunctions. The best fix to malfunctions is a new mag. I carry one just in case! Respect
ALWAYS CARRY SPARE AMMO/ MAG. I do not know a single cop or military man who has been in a gunfight and said, “I wish I had less ammo”.
the 5 for sure gun.
Do you have any rifles can you do some reviews
got the same one! thats my standard edc right there. lol
So you often speak of power or ammo selection. The old guys that are really the experts on these guns are pretty much all running wadcutters. That's mostly going to be federal gold medal match or ga arms. Look into it. These are great guns in the right situation.
Love my 642
That's what I am talking about. If you want a great pocket holster get a Mika holster.
I have a s&w 340pd and I have it with two 38 special and the other three are 357. The hammerless airweight I need no upgrades because it's when da mfer gets to close😂😂😂😂
Lol if I had one of those it would never see a .357 run through it unless someone else wanted to try it out.
@@rustwins4442 it's a backup 😉
What’s your reasoning for keeping both 38 and 357? I plan on getting the 360pd here pretty soon.
@@Phlfwlr the big surprise in the fools face when he gets hit with it😁🤣😂🤣😂
Nice review. 1) They are a bitch on the wrist to train with especially with +P. 2) I really like Robert Mika's pocket holsters. Check them out. I keep waiting for wadcutters to come back on the market. They are definitely effective and way easier on the hand to shoot.
Get a set of Hogue grips and a Wilson spring kit and you have a 100% better gun for about $50 spent.
These “THINGS”?Different generation I guess.
Cool Rick, cool comment.