Mr. Greg, I'm an old retired lawman myself, and in 1973, when the .44 Bulldog hit the market, local gun stores had to start waiting list for prospective buyers.Many cops, including myself, had our names on that list, and other lists at other gun stores. Greg, I carried the Colt Official Police .38 as my on-duty handgun. For a backup I had a very lightweight 6-shot Charter Arms Undercoverette .32 that I kept in a leather ankle holster. Both served me well until retirement. Over my working years I bought many handguns for off duty carry, a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 (3"bbl) was my favorite. Later I purchased a DAO stainless Bulldog .44 with a 2.5" bbl. Greg, I loved this gun for off duty out on the town play time. I was still packing my old Colt when I retired. I was grand-fathered in with my Official Police Revolver in 1993, when the transition to semi-auto pistol occurred. Greg, my Colt was my silent partner for 40+years as a lawman. A silent witness to some of the worse and best times I had as a cop. Your Bulldog video here is great and you are living proof that an old retired cop is still mighty dangerous to the evil people, owned by Satan, that would do harm to you and yours. Your .44, in your trained hands, would keep you & yours out of harm's way. Thanks Mr. Greg, I appreciate your videos very much sir.
I was a cop for almost 27 years. I was a SWAT guy for several years, too, firearms instrctur, yadda-yadda-yadda. Today, most of the time, you'll find a 5-shot j-frame .38 airweight in my pocket whether or not you find a more "tactical" gun on me. The just work.
A five shot snubby is better than nothing at all for sure. Like if you’re running to the store in gym shorts. But mission drives the gear and if you’re heading to church or the mall best to grab something with a higher round capacity and better long range accuracy. Snubby’s are best for that up close and personal work and you better practice a lot with it.
I’ve carried a snubby for PP over 45yrs. Recently I got a model 327pc in .357. Fits in just about any pocket, no jams, no safety to fuss with, no accidental discharge’s, and it hits like a truck. Just draw it and go to work. Love these wheel guns!!!!
I love the VZ boot grips for the 327PC and switch to the crimson trace laser grip often since I love dry fire practice in the house using a laser. It makes it too big to pocket carry but appendix with Houston holster is a breeze. I also had the hammer bobbed leaving a little polished nub so it doesn’t catch on pocket.
How about this? The heart and the mind are the engines that provide the will to use the tool and the learned discipline to use the tool more efficiently and effectively. The tool is the enhancement of these things and the better the tool for the job, the better the outcome may be. All tools are not the same and all tools are certainly not created equal.
I agree Greg. If you carry a 5-shot revolver, yes, you better know what you are doing. My Dad loved to play golf when he was living. He would always say you know, the more I practice, the luckier I get. That stuck with me when I heard it as a young boy, up until today. Lots of training / practice does increase one's luck with the 5 shot revolver. I also agree that "a" gun beats no gun. Criminals do not generally stay in the fight like a tested, experienced special operations soldier. They tend to run.
A part of that has to do with the criminal's character - or lack thereof - I think; as a criminal is a coward... And cowards tend to cower; tend to run.
I have just retired from armed security. The minions of weak unarmed Americans thinking they are safe, due to the armed police, are duping themselves. I sleep with protection next to me. If the balloon goes up, I have gas in my car, food ready to go and fishing equipment packed. I know how to start a fire, build a shelter and live in the dark alone. 99 percent of America doesn't and it really sucks. Greg, thanks for the talk, one young armed young man saved a thousand lives in a Church. It could be you, next Sunday.
I don’t know where you live but self defense manuals I’ve seen say that staying in your house can be just as good as fleeing into the woods, especially when everyone else is fleeing there too. You miss the crowds trying to escape (whatever) and you can quietly remain in a well defended defined space. If you eventually have to leave, you can do so in your own time.
@@Airirazigyes it all depends on where you live. If you’re in a suburb already you may want to hole up. But if you’re living in a major city those will go ape shit sooner and will be more dangerous.
My friend was playing pool in the basement of a restaurant alone with a random guy and he got real grapey and pushed her against the wall and she reached down and pulled out her snubby and put it to his chin and he backed off real quick. 😂😂
I remember a few years ago, an off duty female NYPD officer, was getting her hair done at a salon. Two suspects held up the place and she made multiple hits on the suspects with her five shot snubby.
I vaguely remembered this scenario, Greg. There's definitely a lot to learn from this one. On a completely unrelated note, today I drove over to Uncle Lee's in Greenville, Kentucky. I finally had an opportunity to meet Hickok45. A friend and I were fortunate enough to meet Paul Harrell last year. As expected, old Hickok45 , like Paul, was a class act. Both were very friendly and personble with everyone on hand. They're definitely two of YT's biggest 2A ambassadors. I can also say the same for you, Mixup98, and many others. In the future, I'd consider it an honor to meet more of you. Thanks for your lessons and your attention to the comment section, my friend.
I've always liked and appreciated Paul, and I still watch and enjoy Hickok as well. Sunday mornings I like to listen to Hickok in the background while I workout. Mixup98 is another favorite. I've watched his snub video where he showed the Lee Harvey Oswald assassination by Jack Ruby dozens of times. In fact, add HR Funk to the list, and those would be my four favorite gun channels.
Hi Tyler 😊. How lucky are you. Where I live the only possible weapon you can have, (because it approved 😮, is a handbag and I don't carry one 😂) . The best defence we have is our intelligence. ( and a bandanna 😊... sorry I couldn't help myself 😅)
Hickok is a class act. I've met him twice before, and I'll be going to his meet & greet in Lexington next Saturday. I would very much like to also meet Paul Harrell, Mr. Lionquest, or some of the other people from RUclips that I watch and respect.
@LionquestFitness I could see you, Mixup98, and Hickok45 doing a video together. All of you have that down-to-earth personality, and the marksmanship goes without saying. As for you and Harrell, both of you have kept yourselves in excellent shape. I think Paul is in his late 50s, and you're in your early 60's. The two of you are the premiere Charles Atlas guntubers. On a other note, I need to watch more HR Funk. It's been awhile. So many gun channels, so little time.
@lesgillard985 You definitely don't strike me as the handbag type. 😆 Believe me, my friend. I wish I could spread some of that 2nd Amendment around in Australia.
I think I caught a piece of Alex Jones interviewing this guy that stopped the attack with his revolver years ago! Was a very interesting interview. Completely insane hearing him describe using his revolver to stop the attack, thinking it was futile but managing to make the bad guys go away!
I had the privilege of attending a talk by, and meeting Charl van Wyk in June. My brother and sister-in-law are members of St. James and I have attended services there with them. Thank God they were not there that evening. Charl is a missionary and admitted to not being a "gun guy". His bravery undoubtedly saved many lives. With the necessary training and sufficient motivation, a licence to obtain a handgun for self defence is obtainable and comes with automatic concealed carry.
St James church massacre, Kenilworth Cape Town. 1993. The APLA members, cowards, expected a soft target. Charles is still a strong advocate for being armed. Peace from South Africa.
@@joaopedrobaggio4475 Well i hope you weren't a supporter of Nelson Mandela 😂a convicted terrorist and responsible for multiple deaths from at least 2 bombs going of in shopping centres !
Hi. In all my years, with all the different "shhot'em-up-bang-bangs" that have come across my path, it is the five shot snubbie, that remains. As a kid in the '50's, Mattel, thee private eye on TV started the itch. In '72, outside of Bangkok, I noticed, asked, and learned what I could from an USAFOSI fellow about snubbies. They are that unique piece of art that will always find its way to someone's EDC.
I am a retired LEO and my duty gun was a Glock 21. The gun I carry almost always and have in one form or another is a Smith & Wesson J frame and for a while I carried a Ruger SP-101 with the shortest barrel length. The reason, I can drop it in a pocket holster and no one is the wiser that I have it at all. I've owned a couple Model 36 revolvers over the years and for a while I carried a Model 649. These days I carry a blued Model 36 and don't feel at all outclassed when I have that gun on me.
Thanks for sharing. I carry a 5 shot 38 Special snub nose revolver. I'm not a dummy about guns. I'm retired US Army Special Forces. I would rather have five reliable shots than a high capacity automatic with a stove pipe jam.
There is also a tendency in recent years for these "mass shooters" to shoot themselves almost immediately when police or civilians return fire and the shooter believes "the walls are closing in on him". Any gun is capable of making a bad guy panic if he doesn't plan on living through the event. BTW- What a crazy world we live in these days where we have to think of such things.
Unfortunately I believe it will get even worse in the next few years. In one of the interviews with Charl Van Wyk, who has been a missionary for many decades, he spoke about the dangers of Marxist indoctrination of the disaffected young and how it made violence seem a noble cause. We're seeing this same thing happening now in our own country.
@@LionquestFitness Yes, and it's not only our young people but the 20 million unvetted illegal aliens who have been allowed to flood into America, many of whom came from dictatorships, religious theocracies, and communist regimes, and already align themselves with the Marxists politically. It does not bode well. Be safe and well brother.
@@LionquestFitness It seems our RUclips overlords did not approve of my prior wording. Let me try again. Not only our young people but the 10 to 20 million new arrivals from all over the world who left dictatorships, religious theocracies, and communist regimes. Many of these newcomers are already aligning themselves with the Marxists. It does not bode well.
@LionquestFitness Greg, I'm convinced we are in the end of days God told us of in His word. Our rapture will, in fact, be a Devine rescue mission. Look up brother our home going is close! God bless, Rob
I'm old school and started my Law Enforcement career in the early 80's and carried a revolver. My Dad was a Street Cop also, and had carried revolvers. Even though I retired with a Glock, I still have a CCW permit and carry a couple of J Frame Revolvers most times. Especially this time of year in the heat. One in the waistband under my shirt and a New York Reload in my pocket in a pocket holster. I love your Nickel J Frame by the way, with the Tyler T-Grip. Still one of my favorite set ups.
Sounds like our careers mirrored each other, I also started in the 1980’s went 33 years as a street cop and range master, my step dad was a cop too. I carry a lot now that I’m older and retired, I always have a high capacity car gun too. Good luck brotha.
Ya got another old school retired peace officer here. Going backwards in my family, my father and his younger brother were cops. Grandfather and his brother were both peace officers as well. And we're all descendents of a man who was in the Frontier Battalion of the Texas Rangers back in the 1980s and 1890s. And obviously, diehard wheelgunners.😏 My last year in the PD I was forced to carry a plastic 9mm. I retired under a year later. And promptly sold the Tupperware shooter! Glad y'all made it to retirement and still going. 🫡
It really helps that terrorists are cowards, which goes a long way to explain their tactics. So sometimes just a modicum of a defense helps. Mordechai Rachamim, an Israeli Sky Marshall, fought off four PLO types in 1969 armed with AK-47s and explosives with a .22lr Beretta model 70 “Jaguar” pistol. He killed one and held off the rest til Swiss Police apprehended all of them. (Mordechai Rachamim acted in a covert role). He was also a veteran of the elite Sayert Matkal commando unit. But it was a near thing and the average person just winging it risks a lot.
Thanks for the reminder Greg.. i read Charl's book years ago, and its a scary story. It reminds me to not only carry my snub everytime i go out, but to throw a quick strip with extra rounds for worst case scenario.
My wife carried one for years. I have no problem with carrying one. I have already been proved. I go to the threat, not run from it. Dear old dad carried a one-shot pen-gun in the Middle East back in 1964. I was born, raised, educated, and worked outside of the United States, part of an interesting family with parents that kept you safe while thousands of miles away. Dad is a legend. All of his sons are now in our late 60's to late 70's, lived lives of adventure and service. Any weapon will do. Even your hands when you don't have one. I'm more comfortable with my 1911A1 in 45ACP, 7+1, but will be as comfortable with a small 38 Special revolver. Assailants, thugs and terrorists don't expect most people to fight back to attack. Surprise them. With whatever you have. Sic Semper Tyranus
@LionquestFitness when three adult men set out to beat the crap out of me, blocking the gate to my compound (Bangkok, circa 1969), I picked up about an 8 foot two x four. They scattered. One of many incidents that did not have to end in violence.
@LionquestFitness it's how you live your life. Nothing is safe. As my recently departed wife told my partner at work decades ago: "In anyone comes in the house they had better hope David has a gun or he will hurt them." I could be a bit rough if need be. Sic Semper Tyranus
I'm from Central Florida and I can confirm bad guys don't always run after guns have been pulled. In fact, I can confirm that they purposely run into fire after a gun is drawn.
@robwilson3749 I too reside in (coastal) Central Florida. I was a cop for 28 years in South Florida. I've seen it go both ways, running away or sticking around, fight or flight. Often, the first-timers are the ones smart enough to disengage, whereas the pros are the ones to go out in a blaze of glory. Of course YMMV.
thank you, greg. i had never heard of that. good points that a gun is better than none and that some predators will retreat when met with lethal resistance.
I'm a firm believer that the 2nd Amendment allows you to carry what firearm you wish. On the other hand, we live in a society where violence is not acceptable for hard working honest folks, so discreet carry of a less intimidating firearm seems less objectionable should you actually have to defend yourself.
Timely video with great advice about tactical thinking and preparation. In this modern era of possible terrorist acts anywhere, one of my concerns about having a revolver in "double-action-only" is that DAO negates the MAJOR advantages of a revolver over any auto pistol. The advantages being a revolver's solidly anchored barrel provides superb accuracy at long handgun range, and the revovler's single action mode provides the ability to use that long handgun range with sniper-like precision.
in a nation obsessed with capacity, muzzle velocity, range, the practicality and usefulness of a weapon like this gets overlooked. It's all about how well you can use it in a self-defense situation, and how well you keep your wits about you, not necessarily having the biggest , baddest gun....
Good video, Greg. I like the 5 shot Charter Arms Undercover and Detective snubbies. I also like the two snubbies that you let go of, the Taurus 357MAG poly protector and the 6 shot Armscor/ Rock Island M206. All you have to do with snubbies is practice with them. You should look into the 4 inch M200 38SPL revolver.
I met Charl van Wyk many years ago, by coincidence - our sons were on the same soccer team. Great guy, great weapon, great story and great life lesson!
👍 “When the prey is armed, the predator goes hungry”. Thanks for that story. We need more of these reminders, stories, about the positive and life saving uses of personal and responsible firearm usage. The press seems to downplay and even dismiss the positive and responsible use (stories) of firearms and sensationalizes the gang and nut job stories. Thanks again.
Yeah, the French used M73s for that, explicitly. They trained on the way over and then executed when they arrived. Completely balls to the wall badass.
I was at a seminar with some higher ups from the British Constabulary back in the eighties. They asserted that a trained group of martial artists could easily hijack a plane. 911 made that somewhat prophetic.
Carlita!!! Always great to see her. I have always tried to explain to folks that revolvers are more than viable option the key is training and practice, Time spent behind it honing those skills, not just shooting but drawing understanding every aspect of your weapon
Thanks for sharing. I agree. One thing I would add, you better know what you are doing if you carry a weapon. We need more RESPONSIBILE men and women with weapons, not just more weapons.
Greg, it just emphasizes the concept of your motto which if I remember right is “always be prepared for the unexpected” and in this case illustrates that your EDC for the day might have been around 1 purpose or mission, but be ready to improvise to meet the new situational threat. Or better yet ask yourself what other situations I might I be in carrying a 5 shot snub that normally I would have carried my higher capacity semi-auto like a Glock 19 and how will I adapt or act to deal with it. As always Thanks sir!
Hi Greg... what a dayjvew... I have listened to the same incident recounted by Dr Peter Hammond of Front Line Fellowship South Africa. A lot of other similar events have happened world wide since then. There is an Old saying *you can only fight with heat you got* , in this case 5 rounds and other people's actions saved a lot more people's lives, than those murdered by those 4 cowards.
Thank you for this well-put together presentation. Hearing about the two teenagers who heroically put themselves in harm’s way to save countless others got me teary-eyed. This was a tragedy that should have never happened, but a locked door, that revolver, and the three brave individuals made a huge difference.
Boa noite meu amigo. Hoje em dia quando dizemos que um bom e velho revólver pode nos tirar de problemas, pode salvar nossas vidas, os mais jovens entendem que estamos dizendo que são melhores que semi automáticas. Esse caso que o Sr comenta no vídeo é famoso e eu ainda acrescento ser a mão de Deus trabalhando junto com as pessoas na igreja. Aqui no Brasil,uma senhora com mais de 80 anos, debilitada, tinha que usar um andador para se locomover, teve sua casa invadida por um ladrão, e ela conseguiu ir até o quarto, pegar um revólver calibre 32, que era de seu falecido marido, estava guardado a mais de 20 anos no guarda roupa,e atingiu o bandido duas vezes, esse , não sobreviveu. Como sempre dizemos aqui, o importante é se armar e ter mentalidade de sobrevivência, Deus abençoe o Sr,sua família e as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲. Obrigado pelo video. 🙏🏻
A mão de Deus Todo-Poderoso, com certeza. Minha esposa e eu lutamos contra as lágrimas quando ouvimos a história dos dois jovens que sacrificaram suas próprias vidas. Deus te abençoe, meu amigo.
@@Revolverman38 Buenos días aquí desde Brasil amigo. ¿Su pregunta sobre el 605 es sobre calidad versus precio? Lamentablemente no tengo este revólver, pero a muchos brasileños les encanta. El señor Grag tiene uno en uso Todos los días veo que muchos americanos también lo usan en RUclips, creo que en Estados Unidos es muy accesible.
Charter Arms will git’r’dun, and they make .32s also, which is an underrated caliber: easier to shoot than .38 but punches above its weight in effectiveness.
Great history lesson Greg. And yes, having a gun is better than not having one when trouble arrives. I have been carrying a snub nose 38spl for over 30 years. Never feel underarmed. Training and practice are the keys.
I agree 100%. When constitutional carry was passed in my state I specifically purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield because I knew it was small and lightweight enough that I’d have no excuse not to carry it. It’s small enough that I even carry it in a pocket holster. NO LAZY DAYS
A S&W 38 snub - 5 shot , has been EDC for over 30 years. It will still do plenty of damage at zero - sixty feet . Hitting a 4 inch diameter target , is still quite doable. 38 handloads have more "stomp" than 9mm , in my experience . Experience conquers theory . Thanks for your video.
I sincerely hope nothing like that happens to me, especially @ my age, b/c all I ever have w/me is a J Frame. Your story outlines men who have real courage. Thanks for another good video.
I spent an amount of time in Africa but I wasn't too familiar w this being still in high school. I very vaguely may have read about it in a magazine with brief descriptions of various attacks. A Vektor 92ish pistols is one of my dream pistols
I've been in LE for 29 years and I've carried my S&W 640 .38 spl consistently during this time. As a matter of fact, it's currently resting in a DeSantis IWB holster right now. I carry appendix and hardly notice that I have it in my waistband. I can wear a t-shirt, untucked and nobody knows that I'm even carrying. My "big" guns consist of either a S&W model 13 or Springfield 1911, but I've never felt that I was "under-gunned" with my 640.
Sunday Blessings to all. In general it's easier to avoid a bad situation than it is to get out one but in the rare occasion when avoidance isnt possible it pays to be skilled. A consistent investment of a mere few minutes a week safely handling, checking, maintaining and dry practicing with your revolver will add up. We can only perform well what we practice so plan accordingly. Notice when Greg demonstrates shooting it usually involves becoming aware of, recognizing and addressing a defense situation in a timely manner. This is sometimes coupled with defensive hand movement and stepping off the X, or simply put, moving out of the way of the attack followed by accurate fire if the situation dictates it. Study, prepare and train like the modern gunfighters but please do so safely and in the right spirit. Godspeed and thanks to Greg for his quality work on this channel and to those who enjoy and share here. Godspeed.
One minute & five seconds into the video, I knew you were speaking about Charl Van Wyk & how he drove off the terrorists who committed the St. James Church massacre in Kenilworth, SA.
Very good video. I saw Bob Munden hit a target at 100 yds with a snub nose revolver 30 years ago. As always, its the operator that is the limiting factor. Good Luck, Rick
I carry my J frame with 38 special wadcutters. Low recoil for first and second shot accuracy. More than enough gun in 99 percent situations. You are not policing and are not trained or equipped for gun battles. As a retired lawyer I also think of how a small revolver looks to a jury versus a Black Glock with 15 rounds and a prosecutor remarking that it’s the same gun local police carry . Be a Rambo and you may go to jail or may get sued by the relatives of the bad guy . Because in today’s corrupt culture the bad guys are good and the good guys are evil .
I used to carry .357 magnum loads in my Taurus 605. My accuracy was acceptable. I now carry Underwood 38 LSWCHP +P. My accuracy is much better and follow up shots faster. "Speed is fine, but accuracy is final." ~Bill Jordan ~
I been carrying a SW M49 for over 45 years in a ankle holster with two speed loaders.I use it as a back up also.I have access to many high capacity autos but i prefer this gun
FYI from the first year of production, Chief Specials were proof tested with 38/44 ammo and none failed. The o Lt jframe Chief I still have out of 4, since I am a Colt guy, is a 60-7 , beefed up frame, heattreated , wider sights, plus p rated . Was initially a run for NYPD that became standard. It handles Buffalo Bore plus p 158 lhp, gas checked that Chrony at 1030fps. If you can’t stop someone with that, grab a 12 gauge shotgun
In a self-defense situation you will be shooting double action; a spur (thumb cock) on a hammer is unnecessary and actually a liability because it can snag on the draw. If you carry a revolver, a bobbed hammer or enclosed hammer are good choices.
@@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Agreed that for most people an enclosed or bobbed hammer is the way to go but it's also a bit about how you train. My first will likely be DA and I practice hitting like that, but my default is SA as I'm more accurate that way and it makes the best of the 5 or 6 I've got. My thumb goes over the hammer in a pocket-draw even if there is no hammer because I've done it that way my entire life. Same for weak-hand cocking which I do. When you only have 5 you better not miss; DA up close and SA when I can. Find your best way, train that way, and you'll do well that way.
Good evening Greg. Enjoy the video my friend. There are a lot of heroic people in this, United States of America, that will still give their life for others 👍👍👍👍👍
_"Don't Snub the Snubbie revolver"_ = a number of younger people like to dislike the snub nose revolver, but it's *5 or 6 for sure* and enough to fight your way to a dead attacker's weapon, that the snubbie took out, to use against their evil intents in this Fallen World.
My normal carry is a Taurus 327 magnum( yes, 327) 6 shot revolver. They made a special defense hollow point load for it, and it packs the velocity of a 38+ special. For practice, any .32 caliber ammo will function just fine. Recoil is mild, and it’s easy to control. My backup is a Glock 42, .380 in a pocket holster. Only 7 rounds, but I have zero desire to be in a long lasting gun fight. I’m always armed at church, and most places I travel, and totally concealed.
I carry the S&W 638 ("+P" rated Airweight) as my EDC w/2 speed-strips , and carried one of it's earlier variants (models 38, 49, 649) on & off duty for over 25 years. I had to qualify 3x a year, and never felt under-gunned.
I’m 55 I’ve been carrying a revolver my whole life. My papow carried one and he taught me. He was my dad. I’m an expert with mine. Also, my 1911-45, 9 mm, 40 cal, 357 revolver, 44 Dirty Harry magnum revolver. And my cc 38 38 ruger dbl action lcr oh i forgot my 22 revolver and idk how many semi i have. All I want now is a semi 12g
The S&W Model 36 is a damn fine self defense weapon. It can be carried on a belt, in a boot, on the shoulder, around the ankle, or even in a pocket. Likewise, in a pinch, it doesn't leave casings behind... I have one in that same nickel finish. I put cocobolo 'boot grips' on mine for pocket carry, but it also makes for a pretty weapon.
I agree. I have guns with more capacity, but better to have 5 than none. I have never felt helpless with a five shot revolver. I just know it will work!
Every revolver is different as well, I've been noticing lately... The larger they are the stronger they are, generally speaking; heavier cylinders and thicker forcing cones.
Back in the 70's and 80's I carried a Colt Trooper Mark 3 4inch 357 6 shot on duty plain clothes or off duty I carried 2 guns a S&W model 66 2 inch 357 6 shot or a Browning DBA 45 auto 7 shot today I carry a S&W model 642 38 2 inch 5 shot and yes I believe it is better to be able to protect yourself and not need to than needing to protect yourself and have no tools to do so !!!
I carried a snub for years, first an early model no dash 6o fitted with a Tyler’s t grip. I later replaced it with various Colt post 72 d frames . The oe e I carried the most, and still do when and where I can, is an 80s vintage Colt Agent, I had reparkerized in black , and fitted with a Colt hammer shroud. It is as accurate as a 4 inch mid frame in my hands. Since we are mag restricted as lawful gunowners, I couldn’t resist a similar revolver sans hammer shroud. One of my shooting buddies a long time revolver guy went to the dark side, and switched to an Sig 365, says he has 10 plus one or in Florida can carry a 12 rounder. My answer was , In a situation where I feel I might need more than 6 like the Church attack I carry the second Colt. Another point is you can’t cut the Sig in half but I could arm someone I know can shoot but isn’t carrying.I usually carry 2 speed loaders and a pair of Bianchi speed strips. A decent amount of ammo. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I have other handguns including Glocks, Colts and Browning. The Colt revolvers are discreet accurate and I have the skill and confidence so they can get the job done .
Small Revolvers are great for Deep Concealment. the 5 shots you have hidden in your pocket is better then the 30 rounds at home in your Nightstand. They have their limitations of course and there are better choices if the state you live in doesn't limit you. Greg you seem to have a large collection of Snubbies so which one do you carry most often? and what do you like about it compared to others in your collection?
Hmmm, good question. It reminds me of the Julio Iglesias song about all the girls I used to know. It depends on the task at hand. I tend to always go back to a Taurus 605 for a combination of versatility, shootability, and concealability.
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Mr. Greg, I'm an old retired lawman myself, and in 1973, when the .44 Bulldog hit the market, local gun stores had to start waiting list for prospective buyers.Many cops, including myself, had our names on that list, and other lists at other gun stores. Greg, I carried the Colt Official Police .38 as my on-duty handgun. For a backup I had a very lightweight 6-shot Charter Arms Undercoverette .32 that I kept in a leather ankle holster. Both served me well until retirement. Over my working years I bought many handguns for off duty carry, a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 (3"bbl) was my favorite. Later I purchased a DAO stainless Bulldog .44 with a 2.5" bbl. Greg, I loved this gun for off duty out on the town play time. I was still packing my old Colt when I retired. I was grand-fathered in with my Official Police Revolver in 1993, when the transition to semi-auto pistol occurred. Greg, my Colt was my silent partner for 40+years as a lawman. A silent witness to some of the worse and best times I had as a cop. Your Bulldog video here is great and you are living proof that an old retired cop is still mighty dangerous to the evil people, owned by Satan, that would do harm to you and yours. Your .44, in your trained hands, would keep you & yours out of harm's way. Thanks Mr. Greg, I appreciate your videos very much sir.
@@davidabney7700 Thank you for sharing your experiences!
I was a cop for almost 27 years. I was a SWAT guy for several years, too, firearms instrctur, yadda-yadda-yadda. Today, most of the time, you'll find a 5-shot j-frame .38 airweight in my pocket whether or not you find a more "tactical" gun on me. The just work.
I have the S&W 442 with a DeSantis pocket holster. Love it!
It goes where you go.
@@LionquestFitness yup!👍
@@Tele-dog - I use the same holster. Perfect combo.
A five shot snubby is better than nothing at all for sure. Like if you’re running to the store in gym shorts. But mission drives the gear and if you’re heading to church or the mall best to grab something with a higher round capacity and better long range accuracy.
Snubby’s are best for that up close and personal work and you better practice a lot with it.
I’ve carried a snubby for PP over 45yrs. Recently I got a model 327pc in .357. Fits in just about any pocket, no jams, no safety to fuss with, no accidental discharge’s, and it hits like a truck. Just draw it and go to work. Love these wheel guns!!!!
I love my 327 pc. What holster do you use for your pocket?
I use under wood 120 gr 357. A little hot ..do you use anything without so much kick?
@@HerFisherman federal punch 38+p will do plenty of damage. Other direction completely would be wadcutter rounds. Zero kick and a serious hole.
I love the VZ boot grips for the 327PC and switch to the crimson trace laser grip often since I love dry fire practice in the house using a laser. It makes it too big to pocket carry but appendix with Houston holster is a breeze.
I also had the hammer bobbed leaving a little polished nub so it doesn’t catch on pocket.
@@HerFisherman I also had the hammer bobbed leaving a little polished nub so it doesn’t catch on pocket.
It is not the tool. It is the heart and mind that is the weapon.
How about this? The heart and the mind are the engines that provide the will to use the tool and the learned discipline to use the tool more efficiently and effectively. The tool is the enhancement of these things and the better the tool for the job, the better the outcome may be. All tools are not the same and all tools are certainly not created equal.
No the tool matters a lot, don't be fooled. The reality is this man got very lucky.
I agree Greg. If you carry a 5-shot revolver, yes, you better know what you are doing. My Dad loved to play golf when he was living. He would always say you know, the more I practice, the luckier I get. That stuck with me when I heard it as a young boy, up until today. Lots of training / practice does increase one's luck with the 5 shot revolver. I also agree that "a" gun beats no gun. Criminals do not generally stay in the fight like a tested, experienced special operations soldier. They tend to run.
Respect to your father.
A part of that has to do with the criminal's character - or lack thereof - I think; as a criminal is a coward... And cowards tend to cower; tend to run.
@@carlosmorris4510absolutely correct.
@carlosmorris sure but dont ever bet on it
IMO the snub revolver is suitable for close range defense and to fight way to a bigger gun.
I have just retired from armed security. The minions of weak unarmed Americans thinking they are safe, due to the armed police, are duping themselves. I sleep with protection next to me. If the balloon goes up, I have gas in my car, food ready to go and fishing equipment packed. I know how to start a fire, build a shelter and live in the dark alone. 99 percent of America doesn't and it really sucks. Greg, thanks for the talk, one young armed young man saved a thousand lives in a Church. It could be you, next Sunday.
Yeah i agree here.
I don’t know where you live but self defense manuals I’ve seen say that staying in your house can be just as good as fleeing into the woods, especially when everyone else is fleeing there too. You miss the crowds trying to escape (whatever) and you can quietly remain in a well defended defined space. If you eventually have to leave, you can do so in your own time.
@@Airirazigyes it all depends on where you live. If you’re in a suburb already you may want to hole up. But if you’re living in a major city those will go ape shit sooner and will be more dangerous.
My friend was playing pool in the basement of a restaurant alone with a random guy and he got real grapey and pushed her against the wall and she reached down and pulled out her snubby and put it to his chin and he backed off real quick. 😂😂
Terrorists take advantage of soft targets.
Especially gun-free zones.
So, the "moral" is: Don't be one.
I remember a few years ago, an off duty female NYPD officer, was getting her hair done at a salon. Two suspects held up the place and she made multiple hits on the suspects with her five shot snubby.
I vaguely remembered this scenario, Greg. There's definitely a lot to learn from this one. On a completely unrelated note, today I drove over to Uncle Lee's in Greenville, Kentucky. I finally had an opportunity to meet Hickok45. A friend and I were fortunate enough to meet Paul Harrell last year. As expected, old Hickok45 , like Paul, was a class act. Both were very friendly and personble with everyone on hand. They're definitely two of YT's biggest 2A ambassadors. I can also say the same for you, Mixup98, and many others. In the future, I'd consider it an honor to meet more of you. Thanks for your lessons and your attention to the comment section, my friend.
I've always liked and appreciated Paul, and I still watch and enjoy Hickok as well. Sunday mornings I like to listen to Hickok in the background while I workout. Mixup98 is another favorite. I've watched his snub video where he showed the Lee Harvey Oswald assassination by Jack Ruby dozens of times. In fact, add HR Funk to the list, and those would be my four favorite gun channels.
Hi Tyler 😊.
How lucky are you. Where I live the only possible weapon you can have, (because it approved 😮, is a handbag and I don't carry one 😂) .
The best defence we have is our intelligence. ( and a bandanna 😊... sorry I couldn't help myself 😅)
Hickok is a class act. I've met him twice before, and I'll be going to his meet & greet in Lexington next Saturday. I would very much like to also meet Paul Harrell, Mr. Lionquest, or some of the other people from RUclips that I watch and respect.
@LionquestFitness I could see you, Mixup98, and Hickok45 doing a video together. All of you have that down-to-earth personality, and the marksmanship goes without saying. As for you and Harrell, both of you have kept yourselves in excellent shape. I think Paul is in his late 50s, and you're in your early 60's. The two of you are the premiere Charles Atlas guntubers. On a other note, I need to watch more HR Funk. It's been awhile. So many gun channels, so little time.
@lesgillard985 You definitely don't strike me as the handbag type. 😆 Believe me, my friend. I wish I could spread some of that 2nd Amendment around in Australia.
I think I caught a piece of Alex Jones interviewing this guy that stopped the attack with his revolver years ago! Was a very interesting interview. Completely insane hearing him describe using his revolver to stop the attack, thinking it was futile but managing to make the bad guys go away!
I had the privilege of attending a talk by, and meeting Charl van Wyk in June. My brother and sister-in-law are members of St. James and I have attended services there with them. Thank God they were not there that evening. Charl is a missionary and admitted to not being a "gun guy". His bravery undoubtedly saved many lives. With the necessary training and sufficient motivation, a licence to obtain a handgun for self defence is obtainable and comes with automatic concealed carry.
St James church massacre, Kenilworth Cape Town. 1993. The APLA members, cowards, expected a soft target. Charles is still a strong advocate for being armed.
Peace from South Africa.
I've never supported segregation, but i've never supported terrorism too.
@@joaopedrobaggio4475 Well i hope you weren't a supporter of Nelson Mandela 😂a convicted terrorist and responsible for multiple deaths from at least 2 bombs going of in shopping centres !
The wicked shall flee though no man pursuith… but the righteous shall stand bold as a lion!
Hi. In all my years, with all the different "shhot'em-up-bang-bangs" that have come across my path, it is the five shot snubbie, that remains. As a kid in the '50's, Mattel, thee private eye on TV started the itch. In '72, outside of Bangkok, I noticed, asked, and learned what I could from an USAFOSI fellow about snubbies. They are that unique piece of art that will always find its way to someone's EDC.
I am a retired LEO and my duty gun was a Glock 21. The gun I carry almost always and have in one form or another is a Smith & Wesson J frame and for a while I carried a Ruger SP-101 with the shortest barrel length. The reason, I can drop it in a pocket holster and no one is the wiser that I have it at all. I've owned a couple Model 36 revolvers over the years and for a while I carried a Model 649. These days I carry a blued Model 36 and don't feel at all outclassed when I have that gun on me.
Thanks for sharing. I carry a 5 shot 38 Special snub nose revolver. I'm not a dummy about guns. I'm retired US Army Special Forces. I would rather have five reliable shots than a high capacity automatic with a stove pipe jam.
There is also a tendency in recent years for these "mass shooters" to shoot themselves almost immediately when police or civilians return fire and the shooter believes "the walls are closing in on him". Any gun is capable of making a bad guy panic if he doesn't plan on living through the event.
BTW- What a crazy world we live in these days where we have to think of such things.
Unfortunately I believe it will get even worse in the next few years. In one of the interviews with Charl Van Wyk, who has been a missionary for many decades, he spoke about the dangers of Marxist indoctrination of the disaffected young and how it made violence seem a noble cause. We're seeing this same thing happening now in our own country.
Well, they sure didn't give the shooter that was shooting all around Trump a chance to shoot himself! I guess they wanted to make sure he didn't talk!
@@LionquestFitness Yes, and it's not only our young people but the 20 million unvetted illegal aliens who have been allowed to flood into America, many of whom came from dictatorships, religious theocracies, and communist regimes, and already align themselves with the Marxists politically. It does not bode well. Be safe and well brother.
@@LionquestFitness It seems our RUclips overlords did not approve of my prior wording. Let me try again. Not only our young people but the 10 to 20 million new arrivals from all over the world who left dictatorships, religious theocracies, and communist regimes. Many of these newcomers are already aligning themselves with the Marxists. It does not bode well.
@LionquestFitness Greg, I'm convinced we are in the end of days God told us of in His word. Our rapture will, in fact, be a Devine rescue mission. Look up brother our home going is close! God bless, Rob
I'm old school and started my Law Enforcement career in the early 80's and carried a revolver. My Dad was a Street Cop also, and had carried revolvers. Even though I retired with a Glock, I still have a CCW permit and carry a couple of J Frame Revolvers most times. Especially this time of year in the heat. One in the waistband under my shirt and a New York Reload in my pocket in a pocket holster.
I love your Nickel J Frame by the way, with the Tyler T-Grip. Still one of my favorite set ups.
Sounds like our careers mirrored each other, I also started in the 1980’s went 33 years as a street cop and range master, my step dad was a cop too. I carry a lot now that I’m older and retired, I always have a high capacity car gun too. Good luck brotha.
Ya got another old school retired peace officer here. Going backwards in my family, my father and his younger brother were cops. Grandfather and his brother were both peace officers as well. And we're all descendents of a man who was in the Frontier Battalion of the Texas Rangers back in the 1980s and 1890s. And obviously, diehard wheelgunners.😏 My last year in the PD I was forced to carry a plastic 9mm. I retired under a year later. And promptly sold the Tupperware shooter!
Glad y'all made it to retirement and still going. 🫡
It really helps that terrorists are cowards, which goes a long way to explain their tactics. So sometimes just a modicum of a defense helps. Mordechai Rachamim, an Israeli Sky Marshall, fought off four PLO types in 1969 armed with AK-47s and explosives with a .22lr Beretta model 70 “Jaguar” pistol. He killed one and held off the rest til Swiss Police apprehended all of them. (Mordechai Rachamim acted in a covert role). He was also a veteran of the elite Sayert Matkal commando unit. But it was a near thing and the average person just winging it risks a lot.
I was gonna bring that up but you beat me to it, absolutely badass and fearless to go after a bunch of guys with a gun like that.
Thanks for the reminder Greg.. i read Charl's book years ago, and its a scary story. It reminds me to not only carry my snub everytime i go out, but to throw a quick strip with extra rounds for worst case scenario.
The thing about a snub revolver is that it goes places other guns might not go. A gun is better than no gun.
My wife carried one for years. I have no problem with carrying one. I have already been proved. I go to the threat, not run from it. Dear old dad carried a one-shot pen-gun in the Middle East back in 1964. I was born, raised, educated, and worked outside of the United States, part of an interesting family with parents that kept you safe while thousands of miles away. Dad is a legend. All of his sons are now in our late 60's to late 70's, lived lives of adventure and service. Any weapon will do. Even your hands when you don't have one. I'm more comfortable with my 1911A1 in 45ACP, 7+1, but will be as comfortable with a small 38 Special revolver. Assailants, thugs and terrorists don't expect most people to fight back to attack. Surprise them. With whatever you have. Sic Semper Tyranus
Interesting. I have a similar philosophy. It's not just the gun.
@LionquestFitness when three adult men set out to beat the crap out of me, blocking the gate to my compound (Bangkok, circa 1969), I picked up about an 8 foot two x four. They scattered. One of many incidents that did not have to end in violence.
@LionquestFitness it's how you live your life. Nothing is safe. As my recently departed wife told my partner at work decades ago: "In anyone comes in the house they had better hope David has a gun or he will hurt them." I could be a bit rough if need be. Sic Semper Tyranus
Thanks again Greg. Great story. Three brave young men.
I'm from RSA and old school, but I can confirm, if you pull a gun, the badguys run....
I'm from Central Florida and I can confirm bad guys don't always run after guns have been pulled. In fact, I can confirm that they purposely run into fire after a gun is drawn.
@robwilson3749 I too reside in (coastal) Central Florida. I was a cop for 28 years in South Florida. I've seen it go both ways, running away or sticking around, fight or flight. Often, the first-timers are the ones smart enough to disengage, whereas the pros are the ones to go out in a blaze of glory. Of course YMMV.
Obviously a believer in Rule #1 of participating in a gunfight!
Netso Boet!
I'm telling you Bru ❤
I carry my 605 and or one of my j frame smiths everyday as a bug. Thanks for sharing greg 🇺🇸
thank you, greg. i had never heard of that. good points that a gun is better than none and that some predators will retreat when met with lethal resistance.
I'm a firm believer that the 2nd Amendment allows you to carry what firearm you wish. On the other hand, we live in a society where violence is not acceptable for hard working honest folks, so discreet carry of a less intimidating firearm seems less objectionable should you actually have to defend yourself.
Hadn’t heard this story before - thanks for taking the time to share.
Another of yours saved to my snub Playlist, thank you sir!
Timely video with great advice about tactical thinking and preparation. In this modern era of possible terrorist acts anywhere, one of my concerns about having a revolver in "double-action-only" is that DAO negates the MAJOR advantages of a revolver over any auto pistol. The advantages being a revolver's solidly anchored barrel provides superb accuracy at long handgun range, and the revovler's single action mode provides the ability to use that long handgun range with sniper-like precision.
in a nation obsessed with capacity, muzzle velocity, range, the practicality and usefulness of a weapon like this gets overlooked. It's all about how well you can use it in a self-defense situation, and how well you keep your wits about you, not necessarily having the biggest , baddest gun....
Amen.
I think I remember reading about this in an account reported by Larry Pratt with GOA. Thanks for sharing this.
Good video, Greg. I like the 5 shot Charter Arms Undercover and Detective snubbies. I also like the two snubbies that you let go of, the Taurus 357MAG poly protector and the 6 shot Armscor/ Rock Island M206. All you have to do with snubbies is practice with them. You should look into the 4 inch M200 38SPL revolver.
I remember a lesson from martial arts that applies here: fight the man, not the weapon. The warrior spirit is more important than the gear.
I met Charl van Wyk many years ago, by coincidence - our sons were on the same soccer team. Great guy, great weapon, great story and great life lesson!
It's not the steel in your hand, it's the righthous steel in your heart !!!
👍 “When the prey is armed, the predator goes hungry”. Thanks for that story. We need more of these reminders, stories, about the positive and life saving uses of personal and responsible firearm usage. The press seems to downplay and even dismiss the positive and responsible use (stories) of firearms and sensationalizes the gang and nut job stories.
Thanks again.
Very good point.
I remember French operators doing work retaking an airplane with the J in the 70s. It's not the firearm but tactics and violence of action.
Yeah, the French used M73s for that, explicitly. They trained on the way over and then executed when they arrived. Completely balls to the wall badass.
They used the Maneurhin revolvers. Not J frames
I was at a seminar with some higher ups from the British Constabulary back in the eighties. They asserted that a trained group of martial artists could easily hijack a plane. 911 made that somewhat prophetic.
@@ArmeroPR this was before that, and the shooter was in civilian dress as per an air Marshall.
@@Skaramine thanks for the clarification!
Carlita!!! Always great to see her. I have always tried to explain to folks that revolvers are more than viable option the key is training and practice, Time spent behind it honing those skills, not just shooting but drawing understanding every aspect of your weapon
The best gun for any violent situation is the one you can hit your target with. Bullet placement, not magazine capacity makes all of the difference...
👍👍Thanks Greg, a lot of bravery there.The bad guys are rarely looking for a fight.Great example.
Thanks for sharing. I agree. One thing I would add, you better know what you are doing if you carry a weapon. We need more RESPONSIBILE men and women with weapons, not just more weapons.
Absolutely.
I remember hearing about this incident.the guy with the 5 shot also had the element of surprise which works very well.
Greg, it just emphasizes the concept of your motto which if I remember right is “always be prepared for the unexpected” and in this case illustrates that your EDC for the day might have been around 1 purpose or mission, but be ready to improvise to meet the new situational threat. Or better yet ask yourself what other situations I might I be in carrying a 5 shot snub that normally I would have carried my higher capacity semi-auto like a Glock 19 and how will I adapt or act to deal with it. As always Thanks sir!
Hi Greg... what a dayjvew... I have listened to the same incident recounted by Dr Peter Hammond of Front Line Fellowship South Africa.
A lot of other similar events have happened world wide since then.
There is an Old saying *you can only fight with heat you got* , in this case 5 rounds and other people's actions saved a lot more people's lives, than those murdered by those 4 cowards.
Thank you for this well-put together presentation. Hearing about the two teenagers who heroically put themselves in harm’s way to save countless others got me teary-eyed. This was a tragedy that should have never happened, but a locked door, that revolver, and the three brave individuals made a huge difference.
@@goldengod5915 A good point about the locked door.
Sir.. I got my first snubby 38 cause you. Which it was a Rock Island. I know you don’t have that gun anymore but it made me a snubby guy.
I'm getting that same Rock Island snub nose next week!
I went on gunbroker and won a 1962 Model 36, just picked it up Friday. Super sweet, super smooth, super cheap.
Then watch in your videos for several years. I really learn a lot, thank you.
Boa noite meu amigo. Hoje em dia quando dizemos que um bom e velho revólver pode nos tirar de problemas, pode salvar nossas vidas, os mais jovens entendem que estamos dizendo que são melhores que semi automáticas. Esse caso que o Sr comenta no vídeo é famoso e eu ainda acrescento ser a mão de Deus trabalhando junto com as pessoas na igreja. Aqui no Brasil,uma senhora com mais de 80 anos, debilitada, tinha que usar um andador para se locomover, teve sua casa invadida por um ladrão, e ela conseguiu ir até o quarto, pegar um revólver calibre 32, que era de seu falecido marido, estava guardado a mais de 20 anos no guarda roupa,e atingiu o bandido duas vezes, esse , não sobreviveu. Como sempre dizemos aqui, o importante é se armar e ter mentalidade de sobrevivência, Deus abençoe o Sr,sua família e as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲. Obrigado pelo video. 🙏🏻
A mão de Deus Todo-Poderoso, com certeza. Minha esposa e eu lutamos contra as lágrimas quando ouvimos a história dos dois jovens que sacrificaram suas próprias vidas. Deus te abençoe, meu amigo.
¿Qué piensas del Taurus 605 en 357 magnum? tengo uno que llevo de bolsillo aquí en los Estados Unidos.
@@Revolverman38 I'd be interested in what Marcio has to say about the 605.
@@LionquestFitness 🙏🏻
@@Revolverman38
Buenos días aquí desde Brasil amigo. ¿Su pregunta sobre el 605 es sobre calidad versus precio? Lamentablemente no tengo este revólver, pero a muchos brasileños les encanta. El señor Grag tiene uno en uso Todos los días veo que muchos americanos también lo usan en RUclips, creo que en Estados Unidos es muy accesible.
Ed Lovette's book "The Snubby Revolver" is a good text for anyone interested on this subject.
I would add required reading! Long time revolver shooter, Ed is excellent, worked for the agency.
Great story Greg! I have never heard of that incident. Thanks for sharing. You are so right about a gun is better than no gun! Carry on brother!
Thank you Greg. Never heard about this sad story but completely agree.
Great video, Greg...as always. Btw, my edc is a Charter Arms Undercover (5 shot), or Charter Arms Police Undercover (6 shot) 38 Special.
Charter Arms will git’r’dun, and they make .32s also, which is an underrated caliber: easier to shoot than .38 but punches above its weight in effectiveness.
@@ted.angell7609 Of all the revolvers I've tried, I like Charter Arms the best.
@@matthewrobinson4323 I'm reviewing a bling Undercover 2 and pitbull 40
@@DanTheWolfman Nice guns.
Great history lesson Greg. And yes, having a gun is better than not having one when trouble arrives. I have been carrying a snub nose 38spl for over 30 years. Never feel underarmed. Training and practice are the keys.
A very informative video. And reinforces the effectiveness of a good guy with a gun.
I agree 100%. When constitutional carry was passed in my state I specifically purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield because I knew it was small and lightweight enough that I’d have no excuse not to carry it. It’s small enough that I even carry it in a pocket holster. NO LAZY DAYS
THANK YOU for this Greg. I just saw one of the video's about this tragedy.
A S&W 38 snub - 5 shot , has been EDC for over 30 years. It will still do plenty of damage at zero - sixty feet . Hitting a 4 inch diameter target , is still quite doable. 38 handloads have more "stomp" than 9mm , in my experience . Experience conquers theory .
Thanks for your video.
I sincerely hope nothing like that happens to me, especially @ my age, b/c all I ever have w/me is a J Frame. Your story outlines men who have real courage. Thanks for another good video.
Thank you my friend.
I spent an amount of time in Africa but I wasn't too familiar w this being still in high school. I very vaguely may have read about it in a magazine with brief descriptions of various attacks. A Vektor 92ish pistols is one of my dream pistols
You've certainly had an adventurous and varied life Daniel!
@@LionquestFitness squeezing in what I can used to be more adventurous
I've been in LE for 29 years and I've carried my S&W 640 .38 spl consistently during this time. As a matter of fact, it's currently resting in a DeSantis IWB holster right now. I carry appendix and hardly notice that I have it in my waistband. I can wear a t-shirt, untucked and nobody knows that I'm even carrying. My "big" guns consist of either a S&W model 13 or Springfield 1911, but I've never felt that I was "under-gunned" with my 640.
Sunday Blessings to all. In general it's easier to avoid a bad situation than it is to get out one but in the rare occasion when avoidance isnt possible it pays to be skilled. A consistent investment of a mere few minutes a week safely handling, checking, maintaining and dry practicing with your revolver will add up. We can only perform well what we practice so plan accordingly. Notice when Greg demonstrates shooting it usually involves becoming aware of, recognizing and addressing a defense situation in a timely manner. This is sometimes coupled with defensive hand movement and stepping off the X, or simply put, moving out of the way of the attack followed by accurate fire if the situation dictates it. Study, prepare and train like the modern gunfighters but please do so safely and in the right spirit. Godspeed and thanks to Greg for his quality work on this channel and to those who enjoy and share here. Godspeed.
Thank you my friend.
@@LionquestFitness You bet. And be well.
Thanks for all you Do Greg Blessings from Kentucky
Well, they say that on average there are 3 shots fired in a gun fight. So, you got 2 extra left. Shot placement helps.
It's not the weapon, it's the hand that wields it that makes a difference.
Last year I added a S&W 442 with +p ammo to my every day carry load out. I do NOT feel under gunned with it. I shoot it every time I hit the range.
I like that you are a student of history. Appreciate the post.
One minute & five seconds into the video, I knew you were speaking about Charl Van Wyk & how he drove off the terrorists who committed the St. James Church massacre in Kenilworth, SA.
Very good video. I saw Bob Munden hit a target at 100 yds with a snub nose revolver 30 years ago. As always, its the operator that is the limiting factor. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks.
Good info.
I carry my J frame with 38 special wadcutters. Low recoil for first and second shot accuracy. More than enough gun in 99 percent situations. You are not policing and are not trained or equipped for gun battles. As a retired lawyer I also think of how a small revolver looks to a jury versus a Black Glock with 15 rounds and a prosecutor remarking that it’s the same gun local police carry . Be a Rambo and you may go to jail or may get sued by the relatives of the bad guy . Because in today’s corrupt culture the bad guys are good and the good guys are evil .
Thank you for that comment. In the past when I brought the subject up of how a firearm would look to a jury, I was often discredited and ridiculed.
Well said.
I used to carry .357 magnum loads in my Taurus 605. My accuracy was acceptable. I now carry Underwood 38 LSWCHP +P. My accuracy is much better and follow up shots faster.
"Speed is fine, but accuracy is final." ~Bill Jordan ~
I live in Cape Town and remember that as if it was yesterday. I met a guy years later who was in that service.
I been carrying a SW M49 for over 45 years in a ankle holster with two speed loaders.I use it as a back up also.I have access to many high capacity autos but i prefer this gun
It goes where you go.
FYI from the first year of production, Chief Specials were proof tested with 38/44 ammo and none failed. The o Lt jframe Chief I still have out of 4, since I am a Colt guy, is a 60-7 , beefed up frame, heattreated , wider sights, plus p rated . Was initially a run for NYPD that became standard. It handles Buffalo Bore plus p 158 lhp, gas checked that Chrony at 1030fps. If you can’t stop someone with that, grab a 12 gauge shotgun
What are your thoughts about revolvers that do not have exposed hammers . I notice that most of the revolvers that you have are exposed hammers .
In a self-defense situation you will be shooting double action; a spur (thumb cock) on a hammer is unnecessary and actually a liability because it can snag on the draw. If you carry a revolver, a bobbed hammer or enclosed hammer are good choices.
@@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Agreed that for most people an enclosed or bobbed hammer is the way to go but it's also a bit about how you train. My first will likely be DA and I practice hitting like that, but my default is SA as I'm more accurate that way and it makes the best of the 5 or 6 I've got. My thumb goes over the hammer in a pocket-draw even if there is no hammer because I've done it that way my entire life. Same for weak-hand cocking which I do. When you only have 5 you better not miss; DA up close and SA when I can. Find your best way, train that way, and you'll do well that way.
Good evening Greg. Enjoy the video my friend. There are a lot of heroic people in this, United States of America, that will still give their life for others 👍👍👍👍👍
@@TheWalkWithAl Amen to that.
I remember my father used to carry his 1911 colt to church every Sundays.
Good info and nice way to tell it!!
That snub is in awesome condition. Cool story Greg. Thanks for all your informative video's. peace.. Joe
I used to carry a Single Action Colt as my EDC. I now carry a 1911 with an extra mag or 2. We are living in hard times. Just enough may not be.
_"Don't Snub the Snubbie revolver"_ = a number of younger people like to dislike the snub nose revolver, but it's *5 or 6 for sure* and enough to fight your way to a dead attacker's weapon, that the snubbie took out, to use against their evil intents in this Fallen World.
1. You have to reach the attacker's weapon first. 2. You don't know if the captured weapon works. 3. Yes, this world has already fallen.
My normal carry is a Taurus 327 magnum( yes, 327) 6 shot revolver. They made a special defense hollow point load for it, and it packs the velocity of a 38+ special. For practice, any .32 caliber ammo will function just fine. Recoil is mild, and it’s easy to control. My backup is a Glock 42, .380 in a pocket holster. Only 7 rounds, but I have zero desire to be in a long lasting gun fight. I’m always armed at church, and most places I travel, and totally concealed.
I carry the S&W 638 ("+P" rated Airweight) as my EDC w/2 speed-strips , and carried one of it's earlier variants (models 38, 49, 649) on & off duty for over 25 years. I had to qualify 3x a year, and never felt under-gunned.
I’m 55 I’ve been carrying a revolver my whole life. My papow carried one and he taught me. He was my dad. I’m an expert with mine. Also, my 1911-45, 9 mm, 40 cal, 357 revolver, 44 Dirty Harry magnum revolver. And my cc 38 38 ruger dbl action lcr oh i forgot my 22 revolver and idk how many semi i have. All I want now is a semi 12g
Thanks for this story.
I have that model-Interarms Rossi. Wonderful weapon! Its fun to practice!
The S&W Model 36 is a damn fine self defense weapon. It can be carried on a belt, in a boot, on the shoulder, around the ankle, or even in a pocket. Likewise, in a pinch, it doesn't leave casings behind... I have one in that same nickel finish. I put cocobolo 'boot grips' on mine for pocket carry, but it also makes for a pretty weapon.
Wow!!,,,,, what a story,,,,, 😮,,,,, much to learn from this,,, and respect,,,,,
I agree. I have guns with more capacity, but better to have 5 than none. I have never felt helpless with a five shot revolver. I just know it will work!
I've shared this video to my FB page.
Thanks Mark!
This show the importants of tactics. He got behind the 2 BGs. After the one ran out he crawled & the BG didn't expect that!
Great tale!
Every revolver is different as well, I've been noticing lately... The larger they are the stronger they are, generally speaking; heavier cylinders and thicker forcing cones.
Back in the 70's and 80's I carried a Colt Trooper Mark 3 4inch 357 6 shot on duty plain clothes or off duty I carried 2 guns a S&W model 66 2 inch 357 6 shot or a Browning DBA 45 auto 7 shot today I carry a S&W model 642 38 2 inch 5 shot and yes I believe it is better to be able to protect yourself and not need to than needing to protect yourself and have no tools to do so !!!
I carried a snub for years, first an early model no dash 6o fitted with a Tyler’s t grip. I later replaced it with various Colt post 72 d frames . The oe e I carried the most, and still do when and where I can, is an 80s vintage Colt Agent, I had reparkerized in black , and fitted with a Colt hammer shroud. It is as accurate as a 4 inch mid frame in my hands. Since we are mag restricted as lawful gunowners, I couldn’t resist a similar revolver sans hammer shroud. One of my shooting buddies a long time revolver guy went to the dark side, and switched to an Sig 365, says he has 10 plus one or in Florida can carry a 12 rounder. My answer was , In a situation where I feel I might need more than 6 like the Church attack I carry the second Colt. Another point is you can’t cut the Sig in half but I could arm someone I know can shoot but isn’t carrying.I usually carry 2 speed loaders and a pair of Bianchi speed strips. A decent amount of ammo. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I have other handguns including Glocks, Colts and Browning. The Colt revolvers are discreet accurate and I have the skill and confidence so they can get the job done .
Sounds like a practical plan for carry.
Thanks Greg.👍🇺🇸
Small Revolvers are great for Deep Concealment. the 5 shots you have hidden in your pocket is better then the 30 rounds at home in your Nightstand.
They have their limitations of course and there are better choices if the state you live in doesn't limit you.
Greg you seem to have a large collection of Snubbies so which one do you carry most often? and what do you like about it compared to others in your collection?
Hmmm, good question. It reminds me of the Julio Iglesias song about all the girls I used to know. It depends on the task at hand. I tend to always go back to a Taurus 605 for a combination of versatility, shootability, and concealability.
Gotta love that T grip
That one is actually for a round butt K frame, but it fit the J frame.
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you very much this was very interesting
You're very welcome.