You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
An old saying in life is “ follow the money”. Guns are an industry and there is money to be made. It is the same with cars, medical advice, houses etc. Someone who gives you a solution to your needs and explains why through experience is worth listening to. Ask if they are in the industry and making money first, then see if their advice helps their business, or is part of their knowledge and love of the subject.
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
My career started in ‘68 when revolvers ruled. My issued .38 saved me more than once in 30 years to include having to reload a Colt DS in the midst of a 1974 protracted gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. We transitioned to the Glock in the ‘80s & I was glad to have it due to its increased ammo capacity. I’m in my mid 70s, walk w/a cane so a J Frame is perfect for my needs. As an aside I agree w/you about putting a bunch of tech stuff on the gun in hopes of becoming a better shot. My guns have none of that, I shoot them the way they come from the factory. The only exception is oversize grips on a revolver to accommodate my XLG hands.
Old Cop---thanks for standing on the wall....30 yrs God Bless you...I am also 70 and walk with a cane ( live very rural Mts upstate NY ) and also pocket carry a S&W J frame....hang tough stay safe
@@russelder9743 I visit ny every summer to visit my daughter she is a nurse and lives in belleville,ny,We were on lake bonaparte last summer loved it ,of course i had to leave my carry gun back home in Pa.
GunBlue, although politicians and evil actors are doing their best to destroy our (God-given) rights, thank GOD that as you say “…this is still America, and you can do what you choose…” Thank-you for your service, and I pray that you, the Mrs, and Benny continue to be blessed by His providence!
SW 38 Special +p revolver for me. Add some hollow points, and I have all the safe, simple, reliable, rugged home defense needed. Bad dude catches on of those, and it's lights out. GunBlue: THANK YOU for your informative videos, I'm learning lots from you!
In 57 years now I’ve never had any concerns with my revolvers, the function all the time every time ! I use speed loaders and the concept is fine and it works well ! Good information! Autoloaders are a different breed all their own I agree!!
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
Thank you for using the term "auto loader". They are NOT semi-auto. If your auto loading gun is "semi" auto, it is broken. Fire a round it automatically loads a new round to battery. How it fires is the distinction. Single pull, three shot burst, or rock and roll i.e. Fully auto, squad assault weapon. You're the absolute best on RUclips. God bless you and many more new years to you.
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
I tend to prefer a revolver over a semi-auto, for a few reasons I don't have to worry about issues like failure to feed, failure to eject, and stovepiping in a revolver. If a revolver fails to fire a round, I simply pull the trigger again. The added bonus is that round may still be good, it may still fire. I just pull the trigger again until I get back to that round, and maybe it'll fire on a second try. With a semi-auto, however, if a round fails to fire, I have to rack the slide to eject that round and cycle another round into the chamber but once I've ejected that round, that round is already worthless to me. I find it easier to clean a revolver after each range session. All I have to do is open up the cylinder and clean and lube the ejector rod, each chamber in the cylinder, and the barrel. That's basically it. With a semi-auto, however, I have to take out the slide first, and then the recoil spring, the barrel (if the pistol is of a locked breech type), and the magazine. Then I have to clean and lube each of them before I can put them back. Unlike a semi-auto, a revolver doesn't leave brass behind. I got hit in the face by brass more than once while firing a semi-auto. Anyway, my $0.02.
Each has it's pro's and con's but i'll throw my two cents in for those who hike or camp in areas where an animal attack could happen. A revolver with a lanyard set up would be the best. Your shooting arm could be in the animals mouth and a semi- auto in your non - favored hand might cause a limp risk and a FTF or FTE. Also if you're in a struggle with an animal the lanyard cord can help you retrieve the weapon if dropped.
As a long-time lover of the .41 Magnum revolver, it's a breath of fresh air to listen to this educated, and experienced Gentleman discuss these topics in a reasoned, and informed manner! One problem with the "social media" is that we are stuck with a huge mess of "arm chair experts", who have very little experience, and even less in-depth knowledge! Thank you, GunBlue490, for having "been there, done that", and are kindly sharing your experiences with those of us who value what you have to say, Good Sir! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc PS - Listening to your discussion put me in mind of reading the wise words of Elmer Keith, or Skeeter Skelton, the sages of yesteryear! Please keep it coming!
I like my auto loaders, but my revolver is in my hand more. I only have the one, a 4.2" stainless Ruger GP100 in .357, but it's a beauty! There's just something about the history and simplicity of the wheel gun.
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
I'm primarily a Glock guy, but I have recently gotten on a revolver kick. Went to the range earlier today, where I brought my Glock 29, GP-100, and two LCRs in .38 Special and .22 WMR, respectively. I like the challenge of pistol shooting and a revolver is a completely different set of skills to master
@@hansblitz7770 I agree. And it always seems that from the same approx barrel length, I get more control and grouping with a revolver. Many revolvers also have an adjustable rear sight to square things up as well.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree as well a revolver makes you take the time energy and patience to hone the skills to hit your marks. You have generally 5 or 6 shots and you want them to count. I actually enjoy single action revolvers. I shoot them and my 1911 .45 and I notice my skills always improve
Sir, I have watched most of your videos, and you are a officer I would have loved to serve with. I retired from the PA Department of Corrections. I was a C.E.R.T. Team leader, R.H.U. officer….and worked a lot in our M.H.U. Last position I had was transport officer. Back then we carried a .357 Smith , and a Remington 870. This was ( in my opinion) the perfect balance for the job we needed to do. Many of our transports were to hospitals…court….our special missions. I was very happy with this old school defense. My son is now a patrol officer for a large department in Pennsylvania, and his situation requires a more aggressive stance….I love your common sense in what is needed, and what is not needed.
I live in South Africa and love revolvers but the typical encounter over here in self defense includes multiple attackers. Its rather difficult to license firearms over here as well so many people don't want to make the wrong choice when selecting a firearm and you can only have one for your section 13 license. All of that being said I still want one!
For everyday carry, the choice was very simple for me: semi auto. When I started to consider a woods gun, I was leaning hard toward a .44 mag revolver of some sort but went 10mm (semi auto) because on the east coast, the biggest thing I’d likely ever come across would be a black bear and that can handle those if need be. Revolvers aren’t off the table but for me, they have the niche in my book for being the choice when I might want something more than 10mm.
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
The only situation in which I would consider a slide gun to be an advantage was if I was surrounded by 19 Wolvves and the slide was already racked. Gunblue 490 I think you are a significant source of solid information for the gun community thank you👏
Struggled with being comfortable carrying a striker fired auto for years in multiple configurations. Finally and thankfully bought a S&W 638 and couldn’t be happier! Don’t need any special holsters no mor pain the back or side it carries very comfortably in my front pocket in an old cel pal holster. Left those autos at home on many occasions but the 638 is always with me. I love my 638
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
@@cesarmedina7080 You save the brass if you are a reloader. If not, just to keep the area where you are shooting clean. The gun range I belong to requires shooters to clean up their brass.
I saw a similar video you did some yrs ago. You were outside on your porch. Then you commented about manual safeties, DA designs, vs the striker design. Mildly surprised you didn't mention safety concerns. There are many new gun owners. Saw a recent news item where a guy shot himself in the leg in his car. He died quickly after bleeding out. I don't know, but suspect that might have been a safety free, striker fired gun. Also racking a slide for ppl with less strength; it's much easier close to the chest, racking across the chest. Always enjoy your experience based presentations. The lighting and other production values are very good. Thanks. 🤔
Your point is well taken. The focus of this production was more towards the practical considerations involved with the selection of pistols and revolvers. Your comment prompts me to do a separate one or perhaps individual ones on the safety issues of various types. Thank you and God bless.
Years ago I started out with a 38 special J frame and then changed calibers twice with semi autos. After all these years I am now back to a 38 special J frame for concealed carry and couldn’t be happier!
I carry both in my rotations depending on where I may be going, and if the place I’m going happens to be bad enough I’ll have both on my person. I prefer to carry an auto Sig p365 for deep concealment or a CZ 75 in wheel guns I have a preference for the 3” 686 or the air weight snub nose for deep concealment. We truly live in a great era of firearm choices right now.
Thankyou for taking the time to produce such a high grade production with great content week in week out! The video is of high clarity, sound is sharp, great lighting and great backdrop! Makes it very easy to watch. I have both, but enjoy shooting the revolver a lot more and you don't have to search high and low for spent brass. 😉
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
Same here....I own both and love both....guns are like women....they come in different shapes and sizes and all deserved to be loved and taken care of....in return they will take care of u.
Man! What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir! I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’. Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm. AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. My wife carries a revolver for all of the reasons that you mentioned. However, while she is a right handed shooter, she had to overcome having a left eye dominance. She has done pretty well with this, but I wondered if you had a video, or could do one, on dealing with "left eye dominance?" Thanks.
Thank you for this video. It’s so cool that there’s still people around who witnessed the transition in departments from revolver to autos and can talk about it.
I have an SW model 60-14 357 magnum, but I carry 38+p in it and I shoot it very well. Happy New Year to you and your family from a 75yr old Army Veteran 1966/1969. God Bless you and your wife and thank you for our well-needed Police, Sir. God Bless America and all who love her!
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
My first duty weapon was a S&W Model 10, then I was issued a mod. 65 then I bought a model 586…and having only 6 cartridges in that cylinder made me work harder to become a more proficient shooter; I knew I had to make every shot count….I spent a lot of time at our police shooting range every other week, where we had thousand’s of cartridges of wad cutter ammo with no limit on how much we wanted to shoot…I spent a lot of time reloading as well😂
My first revolver was a s&w mod 13 but I have had many more. I done 👮♂️from 1981 to 2017. Speaking of mod 10 Ive got a round but mod 10 Ive had for a long time and an old s&w mod 10 pencil bbl that was a royal hongkong police dept revolver. Ive got several more but I dont carrying them anymore. Nowadays I carry a 9mm its just a change that came through time.
@@robtans5042 I carry the Glock 17 nowadays, it’s light and with the double stack mag’s it’s still lighter than my beefy L & N frame revolvers. I had never used a hand gun per say to any degree of proficiency, I was a long gun rifle user my whole life which served me well though while in the military during Vietnam….
Interesting topic that occupied my thoughts in Vietnam many times. When the shooting started, I was always worried about my 45 having a feed failure. I cleaned my pistol almost everyday but it was always a source of anxiety. I had a single feed failure in 2 tours, it clear with just a rack of the slide so I'm still around. Now I carry the FNX - 45 but on the ranch like my old SSA in 45 colt. I'm also an iron sights guy, even on my AR-15, it gives you a faster response.
I've heard people praise the .45 as being very effective (compared to 9mm for example) even when FMJ's are used. Is there any truth to this in your experience?
@@wizardofahhhs759 I know more now than when I posted that comment a year ago. The difference in damage between 9mm and .45 FMJ is much less than a lot of people realize.
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
Thanks again for your videos. I have also found that our academy instructors found a way to get good at reloading revolvers. 25 pushups for every round that hit the floor.
A S&W .460 Magnum with a 14" barrel and a 2" muzzle break pin and welded to it and a stock added in place of the grip would be my first chose of a rifle (a.k.a.- a 5 shot revolving carbine chambered in 460 S&W Magnum), and a Ruger Redhawk with a 4" barrel chambered in 45 Colt/45Auto for a handgun. The Ruger Redhawk being able to withstand 50,000 psi on a regular basis would not only be able to shoot Ruger Only Loads but the 45 Scofield, 45 Colt Government (a.k.a.- 45 short Colt), 45 Colt (a.k.a.- 45 long Colt), plus any where from Cowboy to Ruger Only 45 Colt loads, but with the aid of the moon clips can shoot 45 Auto, 45 Super, 45 SMC, 460 Rowland, 451 Detonics Magnum, 45 Remington-Thompson, and the 45 Winchester Magnum just to name a few. And if one were to recess the S&W 460 Magnum cylinder to be able to receive moon clips it would not only be able to shoot the 454 Casual, 45 Colt, 45 Colt Government, and the 45 Scofield, but then it could chamber all the rimless rounds that the Ruger Redhawk can, and possibly more to boot. But I personally would rather just shoot plain old 45 Colt rounds out of the Ruger Redhawk and take and cut down some 308 brass to 45 Colt lengths and load them with 45 Colt data so I would be able to use the moon clips as 45 Colt Speed Loaders so to speak, as there is no good reason to be abusive to my wrist.
I carried auto in my 20s still do when i need to. But i switched to revolvers at 30 and my edc for the last 24 years has been a charter arms 38special undercover i inherited from my great grandfather. It strikes the most boxes fir me. Still carry a .357 when im out deep in woods. And my autos when i go to like Atlanta or something but always have a revolver for backup!!😊
Good vid. I have a 7 shot 357 Mg along with several 9mm and 380ACP Autos. I carry a firearm every day since I have a CCL and live in a Constitutional Carry State. I also train several times a month to maintain my ability. As a formal LEO I thank you for your service. Bottom line, if you are proficient with what ever you carry, that's what really counts.
I realy appreciate the wisdom and experience of a man that has been there . I only started this hobby a few years ago, I ready like the revolvers, but practice with a slim line Glock 43x w/S15 magazines 15 rds in a full grip for my XL hand . I've been practicing at 30ft over a year now, I push myself hard for improvement getting 4" groups at a quick pace . I also practice with the bigger brother Glock 45 which fits and feels better than the smaller one . I installed Holosuns green dots on both a while back and Glock trigger connector bar what a difference , smoother more accurate package. Not many people carry revolvers anymore at least that l've seen , outside of the home or range . But I realy like them , I have 3 Colt replica's that I realy realy like they usually come out when the Westerns are on the Big screen, 🤠ALOT ! These kids don't know what they're miss'n , I grew up watching westerns , I'm a crippled up old Man now in a world that has changed ! 🤮🤪
One thing that strikes me when viewing footage of officer involved shootings, is how often there are malfunctions either user-induced or mechanical, but malfunctions that wouldn't have occurred with a wheelgun. Now, when I say "often" I mean maybe 10-15% of videos I've seen, but that's far higher than one would expect considering that most of the popular service pistols have proven track records of being able to shoot thousands of rounds without failures in controlled test environments of course.
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available. Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced. However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers. The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases). A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well. Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
You got it right RightGunblue. Concur with everything you mentioned especially concerning the issues of fitting one's Lady to a suitable sidearm and disregarding the "latest and greatest" , "gotta have it" GunMag adverts. Well Done on all points.
Great video thanks for sharing. I like modern striker fire polymer frame guns for sure. At the end of the day I'm an 1980s kid and revolvers are what I learned to shoot first. I also ran hammer fire automatics and I still love those guns more now then I did as a young boy.
You hit the nail on the head right away.... Application. A person can't, or should not, hunt deer with a 9mm. On the other hand a .44 magnum is huge and hard to carry concealed. Revolvers are my favorite but I carry an auto because it lays flat and is more comfortable. Watched my cat bap away at my auto on the nightstand... glad it has a grip safety and she can't make it go off.
I've always kept it simple for 50 years of shooting, competing, hunting and all other gun stuff, and I do not compromise. My gun policy......... If it's a .22 rimfire pistol or rifle, Semi-auto ONLY. If centerfire....... Handgun: REVOLVER, Smith or Ruger only. 357 Magnum or big-bore NON-Magnum, preferably 45 LC. No autos. Wouldn't lower myself by even touching a Colt. Centerfire rifle: Bolt, Lever or Single shot. Shotgun: Pump or O/U. No Autos. FYI...I can consistently operate a pump faster than most Autos can cycle and still bust clays all day on the Skeet field. While it is true, the SA pistol gets the nod when it comes to capacity, but IMHO that's the limit to the debate. As far as reliability, toughness and longevity, I'll take my 3" GP-100 fixed sight model over a high-maintainence 1911 clunker any day. BTW....Thank you so much, Gun Blue for your videos. Even with my decades of experience, I have learned quite a bit from you. God Bless you!!
Both! I'm a revolver fan living in Elmer Keith country and I use them outside. For carry its not even a question, it's an auto pistol for primary carry and an j-frame 442 backup or secondary. The beauty of a j-frame is its much better to use at contact range.
Your videos are awesome! When I was a police officer, I carried a high-cap 9mm and a snubnose .38spl for my backup. I carried the .38 for my backup due to the fixed barrel that would work better for a CQB situation. Even though I've carried autos for years with my CCL, I'm looking at switching to a S&W Model 64, accompanied by a pair of speedloaders. I love the accuracy. Quick note. When I was a cop, I actually carried a 4" S&W Model 10 bull-barrel as my off-duty gun, so I've appreciated the wheel gun for a long time.
I always enjoy your vast depth of knowledge. For me it’s always a revolver because I’m a quadriplegic and cannot rack a slide or load a magazine, but I can work a revolver like a champ.
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Gunblue490, Thank You very much for taking the time to reply to my question !! Greatly appreciated !! I have recently discovered your videos and find them extremely informative. I plan to view as many as I can. I have enjoyed shooting since I was a kid. (I am currently 74 years old). Unfortunately, I live in CA. Out here, we are restricted on the firearms that we can purchase. We are losing our 2A rights. Thank You again, Dave
Excellent video. I love both styles of handguns and I agree that both can be an excellent choice depending on a persons needs. I noticed at the end of the video bringing up arthritic conditions, some of my older or I should say "wiser" family members are now having a hard time with slide manipulation. The beauty of a revolver is its old camera simplicity "point and shoot". While I have heard that they make "snake shot" for 9mm or .45 acp (I've never seen it in person) and even then I would question cycling reliability , .357 Mag or .44 mag snake shot is readily available for persons camping. Plus both can be down loaded to .38 spl or .44 spl all the way up to much more powerful loads. Both are great but if I could only own one...make it a revolver.
Just something special about a revolver. It served us well for over a hundred years. With that said; I own an equal number of each. Revolvers for outdoors on the trail and in the woods. Semi auto for self defense, mainly conceal carry.
You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
Amen
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
An “old guy” who speaks with authority on a subject that he has devoted most of his adult life to.
What guys were talking trash about Gunblue490.
An old saying in life is “ follow the money”. Guns are an industry and there is money to be made. It is the same with cars, medical advice, houses etc. Someone who gives you a solution to your needs and explains why through experience is worth listening to. Ask if they are in the industry and making money first, then see if their advice helps their business, or is part of their knowledge and love of the subject.
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
I love it when he says he’s not into train tracks all over his gun. He doesn’t want his gun looking like a train set lol. That’s gold.
Take a low light class
"people take more on emotional significance vs realistic one" this guy is spitting facts!! love him already
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
There is a gun for everyone.
..love hearing those bells in the background...
My career started in ‘68 when revolvers ruled. My issued .38 saved me more than once in 30 years to include having to reload a Colt DS in the midst of a 1974 protracted gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. We transitioned to the Glock in the ‘80s & I was glad to have it due to its increased ammo capacity. I’m in my mid 70s, walk w/a cane so a J Frame is perfect for my needs. As an aside I agree w/you about putting a bunch of tech stuff on the gun in hopes of becoming a better shot. My guns have none of that, I shoot them the way they come from the factory. The only exception is oversize grips on a revolver to accommodate my XLG hands.
OC. Thank you for your Service. Glad u made it safely to your Pension. I also like the small J frames, like the Mod 49.
Thank you, glad you made it here to comment.
Old Cop---thanks for standing on the wall....30 yrs God Bless you...I am also 70 and walk with a cane ( live very rural Mts upstate NY ) and also pocket carry a S&W J frame....hang tough stay safe
Almost the same boat. Every now and then I think about selling one of my J frames for the new and shiny. Just can't do it.
@@russelder9743 I visit ny every summer to visit my daughter she is a nurse and lives in belleville,ny,We were on lake bonaparte last summer loved it ,of course i had to leave my carry gun back home in Pa.
GunBlue, although politicians and evil actors are doing their best to destroy our (God-given) rights, thank GOD that as you say “…this is still America, and you can do what you choose…”
Thank-you for your service, and I pray that you, the Mrs, and Benny continue to be blessed by His providence!
I own and enjoy both, but as I grow older, I grow fonder of my wheel guns.
Get your Old Fudd Club card.
Me too...
Your concept on men vs women is 100% on point
Lots of solid and experienced comments in this video. Great content.
Your voice is so pleasant. I could listen to law books if they were read by you.
SW 38 Special +p revolver for me. Add some hollow points, and I have all the safe, simple, reliable, rugged home defense needed. Bad dude catches on of those, and it's lights out.
GunBlue: THANK YOU for your informative videos, I'm learning lots from you!
In 57 years now I’ve never had any concerns with my revolvers, the function all the time every time !
I use speed loaders and the concept is fine and it works well !
Good information!
Autoloaders are a different breed all their own I agree!!
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
Thank you for using the term "auto loader".
They are NOT semi-auto. If your auto loading gun is "semi" auto, it is broken.
Fire a round it automatically loads a new round to battery.
How it fires is the distinction. Single pull, three shot burst, or rock and roll i.e. Fully auto, squad assault weapon.
You're the absolute best on RUclips. God bless you and many more new years to you.
I’ll take the revolver for conceal carry. Reliability & simplicity are important.
It's extremely difficult to find an unreliable auto these days.
Civilians don't consider keeping a fully loaded mag for years. It weakens the spring. In contrast, a fully loaded revolver has no such problem.
But bad primers are still out there everywhere.
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Both designs have their strong points, that’s why they’re both still around. Solid video. 👍
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
What a beautiful home and inner/outer ambiance. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sir.
Love your clarity. You are a natural teacher. This discussion helped push me over the edge. I've decided to get my first revolver. Happy New Year!
You won’t regret it!
you will love it
Congratulations. Revolvers just have a timeless feel to them. They’re sexy.
What revolver did you get?
@@Zona-dw9rp my son-in-law is gifting me a Smith and Wesson, 686. he's a good boy.
I absolutely love both.
I tend to prefer a revolver over a semi-auto, for a few reasons I don't have to worry about issues like failure to feed, failure to eject, and stovepiping in a revolver. If a revolver fails to fire a round, I simply pull the trigger again. The added bonus is that round may still be good, it may still fire. I just pull the trigger again until I get back to that round, and maybe it'll fire on a second try. With a semi-auto, however, if a round fails to fire, I have to rack the slide to eject that round and cycle another round into the chamber but once I've ejected that round, that round is already worthless to me. I find it easier to clean a revolver after each range session. All I have to do is open up the cylinder and clean and lube the ejector rod, each chamber in the cylinder, and the barrel. That's basically it. With a semi-auto, however, I have to take out the slide first, and then the recoil spring, the barrel (if the pistol is of a locked breech type), and the magazine. Then I have to clean and lube each of them before I can put them back. Unlike a semi-auto, a revolver doesn't leave brass behind. I got hit in the face by brass more than once while firing a semi-auto. Anyway, my $0.02.
They make autos with double strike capability now so that's kind of a moot point.
Each has it's pro's and con's but i'll throw my two cents in for those who hike or camp in areas where an animal attack could happen. A revolver with a lanyard set up would be the best. Your shooting arm could be in the animals mouth and a semi- auto in your non - favored hand might cause a limp risk and a FTF or FTE. Also if you're in a struggle with an animal the lanyard cord can help you retrieve the weapon if dropped.
If you have such a weak grip that you limo wrist an autoloader you definitely wont control the recoil of a snub nosed revolver.
Wishing you and your family (including Benny) a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2023!
As a long-time lover of the .41 Magnum revolver, it's a breath of fresh air to listen to this educated, and experienced Gentleman discuss these topics in a reasoned, and informed manner! One problem with the "social media" is that we are stuck with a huge mess of "arm chair experts", who have very little experience, and even less in-depth knowledge! Thank you, GunBlue490, for having "been there, done that", and are kindly sharing your experiences with those of us who value what you have to say, Good Sir! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc PS - Listening to your discussion put me in mind of reading the wise words of Elmer Keith, or Skeeter Skelton, the sages of yesteryear! Please keep it coming!
I like my auto loaders, but my revolver is in my hand more.
I only have the one, a 4.2" stainless Ruger GP100 in .357, but it's a beauty!
There's just something about the history and simplicity of the wheel gun.
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
Revolvers, especially old ones, are much more interesting to me than autos.
May the year bring only the best for you, your bride, and Benny. God Bless.
I'm primarily a Glock guy, but I have recently gotten on a revolver kick. Went to the range earlier today, where I brought my Glock 29, GP-100, and two LCRs in .38 Special and .22 WMR, respectively. I like the challenge of pistol shooting and a revolver is a completely different set of skills to master
Revolver shooting will make most shooters better at using an auto.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree. And it always seems that from the same approx barrel length, I get more control and grouping with a revolver.
Many revolvers also have an adjustable rear sight to square things up as well.
@@hansblitz7770 I agree as well a revolver makes you take the time energy and patience to hone the skills to hit your marks. You have generally 5 or 6 shots and you want them to count. I actually enjoy single action revolvers. I shoot them and my 1911 .45 and I notice my skills always improve
The revolver has an advantage when reloading ammunition. One nice thing is not having to chase brass.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Happy New Year! God bless.
Very good presentation.
On par with Paul Harrel’s discussion with similar bottom line.
I'll take both.
YES PLEASE…
@@RTRider.MaxCaptain … Ditto!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Before I was even watching the video I was thinking the exact same thing I’ll take both
If the shtf pretty much anything that works and is sustainable is better than nothing.
All the best to you and yours. Say hi to Bennie, God Bless.
Sir, I have watched most of your videos, and you are a officer I would have loved to serve with. I retired from the PA Department of Corrections. I was a C.E.R.T. Team leader, R.H.U. officer….and worked a lot in our M.H.U. Last position I had was transport officer. Back then we carried a .357 Smith , and a Remington 870. This was ( in my opinion) the perfect balance for the job we needed to do. Many of our transports were to hospitals…court….our special missions. I was very happy with this old school defense. My son is now a patrol officer for a large department in Pennsylvania, and his situation requires a more aggressive stance….I love your common sense in what is needed, and what is not needed.
"I digress " you often say and when you do you share your wisdom with us. God bless you sir.
Be guided by your own needs.
That would make a great saying on a T-shirt!
Unfortunately, arthritis is dictating me to have to turn to the revolver, and that’s ok. Life goes on
I live in South Africa and love revolvers but the typical encounter over here in self defense includes multiple attackers. Its rather difficult to license firearms over here as well so many people don't want to make the wrong choice when selecting a firearm and you can only have one for your section 13 license. All of that being said I still want one!
For everyday carry, the choice was very simple for me: semi auto. When I started to consider a woods gun, I was leaning hard toward a .44 mag revolver of some sort but went 10mm (semi auto) because on the east coast, the biggest thing I’d likely ever come across would be a black bear and that can handle those if need be. Revolvers aren’t off the table but for me, they have the niche in my book for being the choice when I might want something more than 10mm.
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
The only situation in which I would consider a slide gun to be an advantage was if I was surrounded by 19 Wolvves and the slide was already racked. Gunblue 490 I think you are a significant source of solid information for the gun community thank you👏
Struggled with being comfortable carrying a striker fired auto for years in multiple configurations. Finally and thankfully bought a S&W 638 and couldn’t be happier! Don’t need any special holsters no mor pain the back or side it carries very comfortably in my front pocket in an old cel pal holster. Left those autos at home on many occasions but the 638 is always with me.
I love my 638
Happy New Year. I have learned so much from your videos. God Bless
BLESSINGS from the West Coast of Canada 🔥
Just finished my design and patenting for my "automatic revolver"😇
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I prefer a revolver , don't need to pick up the brass off the ground
Why would you need to?
@@cesarmedina7080 You save the brass if you are a reloader. If not, just to keep the area where you are shooting clean. The gun range I belong to requires shooters to clean up their brass.
@@cesarmedina7080 'dead men tell no tales', remember the Texas self-defense sh00t a couple of years ago?
Nice presentation!
I saw a similar video you did some yrs ago. You were outside on your porch. Then you commented about manual safeties, DA designs, vs the striker design. Mildly surprised you didn't mention safety concerns. There are many new gun owners. Saw a recent news item where a guy shot himself in the leg in his car. He died quickly after bleeding out. I don't know, but suspect that might have been a safety free, striker fired gun.
Also racking a slide for ppl with less strength; it's much easier close to the chest, racking across the chest.
Always enjoy your experience based presentations. The lighting and other production values are very good. Thanks. 🤔
Any accidental discharge is on the Indian, not the arrow.
Your point is well taken. The focus of this production was more towards the practical considerations involved with the selection of pistols and revolvers. Your comment prompts me to do a separate one or perhaps individual ones on the safety issues of various types. Thank you and God bless.
Years ago I started out with a 38 special J frame and then changed calibers twice with semi autos. After all these years I am now back to a 38 special J frame for concealed carry and couldn’t be happier!
I carry both in my rotations depending on where I may be going, and if the place I’m going happens to be bad enough I’ll have both on my person. I prefer to carry an auto Sig p365 for deep concealment or a CZ 75 in wheel guns I have a preference for the 3” 686 or the air weight snub nose for deep concealment. We truly live in a great era of firearm choices right now.
Thankyou for taking the time to produce such a high grade production with great content week in week out! The video is of high clarity, sound is sharp, great lighting and great backdrop! Makes it very easy to watch.
I have both, but enjoy shooting the revolver a lot more and you don't have to search high and low for spent brass. 😉
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
good video, like always , G.B.
I like both, own both, and have carried both professionally. Most times as as a citizen defender I conceal carry a snub revolver.
Same here....I own both and love both....guns are like women....they come in different shapes and sizes and all deserved to be loved and taken care of....in return they will take care of u.
Man!
What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir!
I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’.
Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm.
AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. My wife carries a revolver for all of the reasons that you mentioned. However, while she is a right handed shooter, she had to overcome having a left eye dominance. She has done pretty well with this, but I wondered if you had a video, or could do one, on dealing with "left eye dominance?" Thanks.
Thank you for this video. It’s so cool that there’s still people around who witnessed the transition in departments from revolver to autos and can talk about it.
Happy New Year
Like them equally but those wheel guns are works of art.
I have an SW model 60-14 357 magnum, but I carry 38+p in it and I shoot it very well. Happy New Year to you and your family from a 75yr old Army Veteran 1966/1969. God Bless you and your wife and thank you for our well-needed Police, Sir. God Bless America and all who love her!
Welcome home
So do I!!!! I love my Lady Smith!
Nice to see you in good health sir.
Kind sir: Excellent video!!! Learned a lot tonight … as I always do when I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
Wonderful survey from the very best youtube gun expert. Many thanks 🙏🙏🙏
My first duty weapon was a S&W Model 10, then I was issued a mod. 65 then I bought a model 586…and having only 6 cartridges in that cylinder made me work harder to become a more proficient shooter; I knew I had to make every shot count….I spent a lot of time at our police shooting range every other week, where we had thousand’s of cartridges of wad cutter ammo with no limit on how much we wanted to shoot…I spent a lot of time reloading as well😂
My first revolver was a s&w mod 13 but I have had many more. I done 👮♂️from 1981 to 2017. Speaking of mod 10 Ive got a round but mod 10 Ive had for a long time and an old s&w mod 10 pencil bbl that was a royal hongkong police dept revolver. Ive got several more but I dont carrying them anymore. Nowadays I carry a 9mm its just a change that came through time.
@@robtans5042 I carry the Glock 17 nowadays, it’s light and with the double stack mag’s it’s still lighter than my beefy L & N frame revolvers. I had never used a hand gun per say to any degree of proficiency, I was a long gun rifle user my whole life which served me well though while in the military during Vietnam….
Interesting topic that occupied my thoughts in Vietnam many times. When the shooting started, I was always worried about my 45 having a feed failure. I cleaned my pistol almost everyday but it was always a source of anxiety. I had a single feed failure in 2 tours, it clear with just a rack of the slide so I'm still around. Now I carry the FNX - 45 but on the ranch like my old SSA in 45 colt.
I'm also an iron sights guy, even on my AR-15, it gives you a faster response.
I've heard people praise the .45 as being very effective (compared to 9mm for example) even when FMJ's are used. Is there any truth to this in your experience?
Had a pal who was a tunnel rat. He used a 38 spl smith. Also had a knife.
@@infogunvault6920Of course it's very effective, it wouldn't still be a popular caliber if it weren't.
@@wizardofahhhs759 I know more now than when I posted that comment a year ago. The difference in damage between 9mm and .45 FMJ is much less than a lot of people realize.
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
Thanks again for your videos. I have also found that our academy instructors found a way to get good at reloading revolvers. 25 pushups for every round that hit the floor.
They are both great options.
A S&W .460 Magnum with a 14" barrel and a 2" muzzle break pin and welded to it and a stock added in place of the grip would be my first chose of a rifle (a.k.a.- a 5 shot revolving carbine chambered in 460 S&W Magnum), and a Ruger Redhawk with a 4" barrel chambered in 45 Colt/45Auto for a handgun.
The Ruger Redhawk being able to withstand 50,000 psi on a regular basis would not only be able to shoot Ruger Only Loads but the 45 Scofield, 45 Colt Government (a.k.a.- 45 short Colt), 45 Colt (a.k.a.- 45 long Colt), plus any where from Cowboy to Ruger Only 45 Colt loads, but with the aid of the moon clips can shoot 45 Auto, 45 Super, 45 SMC, 460 Rowland, 451 Detonics Magnum, 45 Remington-Thompson, and the 45 Winchester Magnum just to name a few.
And if one were to recess the S&W 460 Magnum cylinder to be able to receive moon clips it would not only be able to shoot the 454 Casual, 45 Colt, 45 Colt Government, and the 45 Scofield, but then it could chamber all the rimless rounds that the Ruger Redhawk can, and possibly more to boot.
But I personally would rather just shoot plain old 45 Colt rounds out of the Ruger Redhawk and take and cut down some 308 brass to 45 Colt lengths and load them with 45 Colt data so I would be able to use the moon clips as 45 Colt Speed Loaders so to speak, as there is no good reason to be abusive to my wrist.
I carried auto in my 20s still do when i need to.
But i switched to revolvers at 30 and my edc for the last 24 years has been a charter arms 38special undercover i inherited from my great grandfather.
It strikes the most boxes fir me.
Still carry a .357 when im out deep in woods.
And my autos when i go to like Atlanta or something but always have a revolver for backup!!😊
Well said
Good vid. I have a 7 shot 357 Mg along with several 9mm and 380ACP Autos. I carry a firearm every day since I have a CCL and live in a Constitutional Carry State. I also train several times a month to maintain my ability. As a formal LEO I thank you for your service. Bottom line, if you are proficient with what ever you carry, that's what really counts.
I realy appreciate the wisdom and experience of a man that has been there . I only started this hobby a few years ago, I ready like the revolvers, but practice with a slim line Glock 43x w/S15 magazines 15 rds in a full grip for my XL hand . I've been practicing at 30ft over a year now, I push myself hard for improvement getting 4" groups at a quick pace . I also practice with the bigger brother Glock 45 which fits and feels better than the smaller one . I installed Holosuns green dots on both a while back and Glock trigger connector bar what a difference , smoother more accurate package. Not many people carry revolvers anymore at least that l've seen , outside of the home or range . But I realy like them , I have 3 Colt replica's that I realy realy like they usually come out when the Westerns are on the Big screen, 🤠ALOT ! These kids don't know what they're miss'n , I grew up watching westerns , I'm a crippled up old Man now in a world that has changed ! 🤮🤪
One thing that strikes me when viewing footage of officer involved shootings, is how often there are malfunctions either user-induced or mechanical, but malfunctions that wouldn't have occurred with a wheelgun. Now, when I say "often" I mean maybe 10-15% of videos I've seen, but that's far higher than one would expect considering that most of the popular service pistols have proven track records of being able to shoot thousands of rounds without failures in controlled test environments of course.
Regarding cartridge case size between revolvers and autos, the rimmed revolver case is based on black powder cartridges where a larger case was needed for the required powder volume. Magnum cases (.357 and .44) were made a bit longer so that they could not be used in a non-magnum revolver for safety reasons. Modern smokeless powder loadings fill only a fraction of the case volume available.
Auto cartridges were designed for smokeless powder from the get-go and thus the case volume could be less and the resulting cartridge more compact.
38 special was introduced with black powder but quickly went smokeless. .357 was developed from the beginning with smokeless powder, at least that’s always been my understanding.
@@guaporeturns9472 I believe you are correct about .357 and smokeless powder. Black powder was obsolete for self contained cartridges when the .357 magnum was introduced.
However, the longer case was necessary to prevent higher pressure magnum ammo from being used in potentially weaker non-magnum revolvers.
The problem to this day is still the same: the rimmed revolver case has a lot more available volume than the modern powders require and hand loaders must be extra careful not to double-charge a case in the process (this applies to magnum and non-magnum cases).
A double charge can result in a catastrophic failure of the gun. A simple internet search will produce example photos.
@@tomarmstrong750 True , I am quite aware of what you say .. 2.3 grains of bullseye here
I usually just fill the brass up and leave just enough room for the bullet to fully seat. Never had anything catastrophic occur.
The clarity and no-nonsense approach to discussing the pros and cons is evidence of experience and wisdom. Thank you.
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well.
Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
Happy New Year, and thank you for another informative video.
Nice video, depends on what I’m doing that day as to what I carry. My issue is I like them all…
You got it right RightGunblue. Concur with everything you mentioned especially concerning the issues of fitting one's Lady to a suitable sidearm and disregarding the "latest and greatest" , "gotta have it" GunMag adverts. Well Done on all points.
Great video thanks for sharing. I like modern striker fire polymer frame guns for sure. At the end of the day I'm an 1980s kid and revolvers are what I learned to shoot first. I also ran hammer fire automatics and I still love those guns more now then I did as a young boy.
You hit the nail on the head right away.... Application. A person can't, or should not, hunt deer with a 9mm. On the other hand a .44 magnum is huge and hard to carry concealed. Revolvers are my favorite but I carry an auto because it lays flat and is more comfortable. Watched my cat bap away at my auto on the nightstand... glad it has a grip safety and she can't make it go off.
Now this guy knows what he is talking about. Wisemen like you are scares. Thank you for making videos.
That room is so appealing, beautiful place
I've always kept it simple for 50 years of shooting, competing, hunting and all other gun stuff, and I do not compromise.
My gun policy.........
If it's a .22 rimfire pistol or rifle, Semi-auto ONLY.
If centerfire.......
Handgun: REVOLVER, Smith or Ruger only. 357 Magnum or big-bore NON-Magnum, preferably 45 LC. No autos. Wouldn't lower myself by even touching a Colt.
Centerfire rifle: Bolt, Lever or Single shot.
Shotgun: Pump or O/U. No Autos. FYI...I can consistently operate a pump faster than most Autos can cycle and still bust clays all day on the Skeet field.
While it is true, the SA pistol gets the nod when it comes to capacity, but IMHO that's the limit to the debate. As far as reliability, toughness and longevity, I'll take my 3" GP-100 fixed sight model over a high-maintainence 1911 clunker any day.
BTW....Thank you so much, Gun Blue for your videos. Even with my decades of experience, I have learned quite a bit from you.
God Bless you!!
I appreciate the comparisons, I own all types of handguns, but as an almost octogenarian I really fine myself using a revolver for my edc.
It is far more important to be comfortable with a particular firearm than it is to be concerned about just about any other factor.
Both! I'm a revolver fan living in Elmer Keith country and I use them outside. For carry its not even a question, it's an auto pistol for primary carry and an j-frame 442 backup or secondary. The beauty of a j-frame is its much better to use at contact range.
What a great teacher! He has a tremendous dept of knowlege, and good judgment.
Your videos are awesome! When I was a police officer, I carried a high-cap 9mm and a snubnose .38spl for my backup. I carried the .38 for my backup due to the fixed barrel that would work better for a CQB situation. Even though I've carried autos for years with my CCL, I'm looking at switching to a S&W Model 64, accompanied by a pair of speedloaders. I love the accuracy. Quick note. When I was a cop, I actually carried a 4" S&W Model 10 bull-barrel as my off-duty gun, so I've appreciated the wheel gun for a long time.
I always enjoy your vast depth of knowledge. For me it’s always a revolver because I’m a quadriplegic and cannot rack a slide or load a magazine, but I can work a revolver like a champ.
Happy New Year !
Thank you for the videos
Best wishes for 2023
I love the comment rail road tracks and ho train set ! I’m younger and I love iron sights lol thank you
A Smith & Wesson Police Chief's model 10 is an awesome shooter! I have 357 and 44 Magnums, but I love my model 10!
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
Happy new year. Love your stuff.
Pleasant and informative to listen to facts and truths delivered in your slow and deliberate manner.
Gunblue490, Thank You very much for taking the time to reply to my question !! Greatly appreciated !! I have recently discovered your videos and find them extremely informative. I plan to view as many as I can.
I have enjoyed shooting since I was a kid.
(I am currently 74 years old). Unfortunately, I live in CA. Out here, we are restricted on the firearms that we can purchase. We are losing our 2A rights. Thank You again, Dave
You're quite welcome. God bless.
Thank You and God Bless You !! And, thank you for your service !!
Excellent video. I love both styles of handguns and I agree that both can be an excellent choice depending on a persons needs. I noticed at the end of the video bringing up arthritic conditions, some of my older or I should say "wiser" family members are now having a hard time with slide manipulation. The beauty of a revolver is its old camera simplicity "point and shoot". While I have heard that they make "snake shot" for 9mm or .45 acp (I've never seen it in person) and even then I would question cycling reliability , .357 Mag or .44 mag snake shot is readily available for persons camping.
Plus both can be down loaded to .38 spl or .44 spl all the way up to much more powerful loads. Both are great but if I could only own one...make it a revolver.
Just something special about a revolver. It served us well for over a hundred years. With that said; I own an equal number of each. Revolvers for outdoors on the trail and in the woods. Semi auto for self defense, mainly conceal carry.