Revolvers: Boring, Antiquated, and Stupid

[Water63]

As someone that cut their teeth on and carried revolvers and now teach autos one slight criticism from this Youtube video. The same thumb over thumb aka high thumb hold so popular with autos theses days is not really the best for wheelguns. Shooters using that grip have a real risk of getting their support thumb burnt from some of the gases that exit the sides at the front of the cylinder. The smaller the revolver the more risk you run.

They don't call a revolver grip a revolver grip for nothing. Just sayin!

I was going to say the same thing. Cool video though.

 

[The Keymaster]

If you want to talk revolvers, learn more about revolvers, see revolvers, buy revolvers, learn how to shoot revolvers, have your revolvers worked on (specifically S&W) stop by and see the fine folks at Sand Burr Gun Ranch in Rochester. Wow, I sound like a commercial.

Ashley spent a lot of time educating my wife on the ins and outs of wheel guns, and Denny is likely the best when it comes to fine tuning them. We now have 4 revolvers in the family, and we love them all.

 

[bwframe]

As someone that cut their teeth on and carried revolvers and now teach autos one slight criticism from this Youtube video. The same thumb over thumb aka high thumb hold so popular with autos theses days is not really the best for wheelguns. Shooters using that grip have a real risk of getting their support thumb burnt from some of the gases that exit the sides at the front of the cylinder. The smaller the revolver the more risk you run.

They don't call a revolver grip a revolver grip for nothing. Just sayin!

I was going to say the same thing. Cool video though.

I noticed his support hand thumb was black. That's Caleb Giddings of Gun Nuts Media and original contestant on Top Shot. He's also an inactive INGO member and USPSA competitor.

 

[smokingman]

Just thought I would share this.The first pistol I ever owned was a revolver,and I still have it.

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[Hookeye]

I think Sandburr is in Rochester, not Richmond.

 

[The Keymaster]

I think Sandburr is in Rochester, not Richmond.

You are correct, and thanks for politely correcting my error.

 

[smithwesson]

Revolvers are awesome. Pistols may do the job, but wheelguns do the job beautifully.

 

[451_Detonics]

Them revolvers are silly to have these days...not even sure why I bother to keep some of these boat anchors around the place...

 

[451_Detonics]

And before I get crucified I do have the original uncut hammer and front site put away...

 

[223 Gunner]

I noticed his support hand thumb was black. That's Caleb Giddings of Gun Nuts Media and original contestant on Top Shot. He's also an inactive INGO member and USPSA competitor.

Then he should know better...I've been shooting revolvers most of my life, and I would never grip one that way.

 

[BigMatt]

Too many Smiths. I need to represent with some of the Colts I have had over the years...

 

[Fordtough25]

Revolver Showdown! Colt Python vs. S&W L frame vs. Ruger Speed Six| Jerry Miculek - YouTube


This man makes me want my first S&W revolver. Just wow.

 

[Snapdragon]

Revolver Showdown! Colt Python vs. S&W L frame vs. Ruger Speed Six| Jerry Miculek - YouTube


This man makes me want my first S&W revolver. Just wow.

Do it, man.

 

[451_Detonics]

How about a Colger?

 

[JetGirl]

My 686 just came back home to me today. I sold it earlier in the year when I wasn't working, and last week the INGOer I sold it to put it in the classifieds and I grabbed it back.

Nice!
I love the 686! It's the first revolver I ever shot that I LIKED!
Always being on the fence about getting one, but never having access to an affordable one at the times I was ready to jump...this model 66-8 crossed my path for a song and a dance a couple weeks ago.

 

[indiucky]

this model 66-8 crossed my path for a song and a dance a couple weeks ago.

[video=youtube;44Y-_JAjAwE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Y-_JAjAwE[/video]

 

[indiucky]

How about a Colger?

I have seen two Smythons but that is the first Colger I have ever seen....Very nice.....

 

[Fordtough25]

Nice!
I love the 686! It's the first revolver I ever shot that I LIKED!
Always being on the fence about getting one, but never having access to an affordable one at the times I was ready to jump...this model 66-8 crossed my path for a song and a dance a couple weeks ago.

That's a fine looking Smith ya got there Jetgirl!

 

[JetGirl]

That's a fine looking Smith ya got there Jetgirl!

Thanks. Sure didn't look like that when I bought it. I should have taken before & after pics.
It was all carboned up and black charred...super dirty. Looks decent now.

 

[tbhausen]

Good for you! Glad you were able to get it back!