Videos tagged with Cylinder Lockup

Brett from Nightwood Guns provides a comprehensive checklist for inspecting revolvers before purchase, addressing both new firearms with quality control issues and used models. Key checks include barrel alignment, side plate screw condition, timing (single and double action), cylinder lockup, end shake, trigger function, and potential structural issues like cracks or bulges. The guide emphasizes looking for signs of internal tampering and cosmetic flaws that can indicate abuse or poor manufacturing.

This video compares an older Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 with a newer Model 66.8, evaluating design differences in areas like trigger stops, sights, firing pins, cylinders, barrels, and overall fit and finish. The analysis concludes that while older models may have superior aesthetic finishing, newer designs offer functional improvements in areas such as reliability and modularity, making them better overall firearms.

This video provides an in-depth review of a Ruger Police Service Six revolver, specifically a 1989 model with a 'U' serial number suffix, potentially indicating a salesman sample. The presenter details its .38 Special-only chambering, manufacturing history, and compares its two-point cylinder lockup to the later GP100's three-point system. Trigger pull weights for both double and single action are measured and discussed.

This video provides an in-depth review of a new 4.25-inch blued Colt Python revolver. The presenter highlights the gun's exceptional blued finish, comparing it favorably to other modern and older blued firearms. He praises the smooth action, tight lockup, and aesthetic details like the blued hammer and trigger, and walnut grips. The presenter also discusses the controversial three-vent barrel design, expressing his personal preference for it. While acknowledging the desire to shoot it, he contemplates keeping this particular Python as a display piece due to its beauty.

This video provides an in-depth review of Henry's new Big Boy revolvers, highlighting their design, craftsmanship, and performance. It compares them to historical models and modern competitors, detailing features like the double-action/single-action mechanism, grip options, and safety features. The review emphasizes Henry's commitment to quality and the revolvers' suitability for collectors and shooters seeking a blend of classic aesthetics and modern reliability.

This review of the Ruger GP100 highlights its excellent value proposition, durable investment-cast construction, and intelligent design features like the one-piece frame and easily interchangeable grips. The presenter, who has owned the blued four-inch model for several months, emphasizes its quality on par with more expensive competitors and its robust build, which contributes to its reputation for durability. A cautionary tale about squib loads from a specific ammunition manufacturer is also shared.

This video provides a tabletop review of the Cimarron Evil Roy, a variant of the Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver. The review highlights its Uberti production, Cimarron's specific standards, and key features like the .45 Colt caliber, color case hardened frame, and textured grips. It compares the Evil Roy to a standard Uberti, noting differences in hammer stiffness, grip texture, and markings, emphasizing the Evil Roy's suitability for cowboy action shooting due to its smoother action and enhanced handling.

This guide details the differences between the cylinder stop mechanisms of the Chiappa Rhino 40DS and a Smith & Wesson Pro Series revolver, as explained by TheYankeeMarshal. It highlights how the Rhino's mechanical lockup offers superior resistance to recoil-induced cylinder slop compared to the S&W's spring-retained stop. The demonstration uses a toothpick to illustrate the rigidity difference.