Videos tagged with Double-Action Shooting

This guide details the fundamental shooting techniques for the Charter Arms Pathfinder snub nose revolver, focusing on both double-action and single-action modes. It emphasizes safe firearm handling and provides clear steps for practicing each firing mode. The instruction comes from an experienced speaker demonstrating proficiency and safe practices.

This guide details techniques for shooting the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan, emphasizing the differences between single-action and double-action modes. It highlights grip considerations, trigger pull mechanics, and safe handling practices. The instruction comes from an experienced shooter demonstrating familiarity with revolvers and their operation.

This guide details the process of diagnosing and testing a Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun after factory repair, focusing on reliability issues, particularly in double-action shooting. It covers initial range testing, analysis of service work orders, and extended ammunition-specific performance evaluations, drawing on the expertise of firearm reviewer Hickok45. The assessment emphasizes the importance of quality ammunition and the firearm's sensitivity to primer ignition consistency.

This guide details a basic shooting drill using the Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 revolver with .44 Special ammunition on a steel shooting tree. The demonstration, led by the authoritative Hickok45, focuses on engaging targets with double-action fire. It highlights the fun and effectiveness of this setup for recreational shooting.

This guide details a technique for shooting a Smith & Wesson K-Frame revolver upside down in double action mode, as demonstrated by JaredAF. It covers understanding double action mechanics, adopting the stance, executing the shot, and managing potential light strikes. The challenge involves hitting an 8-inch steel plate at 25 meters. This advanced technique requires significant proficiency and safe handling practices.

This video critically evaluates several revolvers against a Glock 26 for concealed carry and home defense suitability, particularly for smaller-statured shooters. The testing reveals significant challenges with revolvers, including difficult trigger pulls, accuracy issues, and recoil discomfort, leading to the conclusion that they are generally not recommended for new or smaller shooters. The Glock 26 demonstrably outperformed the revolvers in speed, accuracy, and overall user experience.

This video features Hickok45 discussing and shooting two firearms: a Henry Repeating Arms 1860 Henry rifle in .44-40 caliber and a Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun revolver in .22 LR. He details the history and operation of the Henry rifle, highlighting its significance as an early lever-action firearm. The majority of the video focuses on troubleshooting light primer strikes and misfires with the S&W 617, exploring potential causes and testing different ammunition types.

This guide details how Hickok45 modifies a Smith & Wesson Model 65 revolver by bobbing the hammer. This modification is presented as a practical enhancement for concealed carry, preventing snags and encouraging proper double-action defensive shooting techniques. The video demonstrates the continued accuracy and functionality of the modified firearm through practical shooting exercises.

This video reviews four .38 Special revolvers used by police and military from the 1920s to the 1980s: the Smith & Wesson Military & Police (precursor to Model 10), Smith & Wesson Model 15, Smith & Wesson Model 64-8, and Ruger Police Service-6. The presenter demonstrates shooting each firearm, discussing their historical context, design features, and personal handling impressions, including accuracy during drills.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The presenter, who inherited the firearm, demonstrates its smooth action and tests its accuracy using a Ransom Rest. The review highlights good performance in single-action mode, with the first shot being point of aim, and acceptable accuracy in double-action mode at approximately 17 and 12 yards respectively.

This guide details the safe handling and range performance of a Smith & Wesson Model 64-1 revolver, as demonstrated by Misha, who exhibits high authority and expertise. It covers loading with .38 Special ammunition, target preparation, firing in both double-action and single-action modes, and proper unloading procedures. The video emphasizes the mechanical sounds and visual details of the vintage firearm.

This guide details shooting techniques for the Colt New Service Revolver, emphasizing accuracy at various ranges and proper handling. It highlights the importance of understanding sight adjustments for fixed-sight revolvers and mastering the double-action trigger pull. The advice comes from an expert firearms demonstrator with high authority.