Videos tagged with Colt Agent

Massad Ayoob highlights the critical role of ankle holsters for backup firearms, illustrating their life-saving potential with a real-life account of a police officer. The story emphasizes how situational constraints, like a patrol car's seat, can render primary holsters inaccessible, making a backup ankle-carried firearm the only viable option for defense against a sudden threat.

This video from Brownells Gun Tech™ Keith Ford delves into the history and features of Colt Cobra and Agent revolvers. It highlights their revolutionary aluminum frames, introduced in 1950, which made them significantly lighter than contemporary models from Colt and Smith & Wesson. The discussion touches upon the Aircrewman revolver and Smith & Wesson's subsequent Airweight response. The video also differentiates the Agent model by its shortened grip frame and mentions their 6-shot cylinders, a feature not found on S&W's J-frames. A redesign in 1971, including a barrel shroud, is noted. Various calibers offered for the Cobra are listed, and its association with notable historical events is promised.

This review delves into the .38 Special caliber, showcasing a 1962 Colt Agent and a Smith & Wesson 638-3 Airweight. It highlights the .38 Special's historical significance as a dominant law enforcement round and its continued relevance for personal defense and competition. The video compares the revolvers' features, discusses ammunition choices for self-defense, and provides technical specifications for both firearms.