Videos tagged with K-frame

This video reviews the Bucheimer speedloader, patented in 1963 and manufactured by Selenus Industries. It's a gravity-feed system with a single button operation designed for K-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers. The presenter highlights its ease of use but notes a significant drawback: the lack of tactile or audible feedback when cartridges are loaded, making it difficult to confirm a successful load.

The speaker, a hobbyist, discusses firearm grips, emphasizing that there's no single 'best' grip. He personally prefers a tapered three-finger grip for K-Frame and L-Frame revolvers, noting it doesn't significantly increase the grip's length. A viewer question about starting a revolver collection is also addressed.

This guide details the process of shooting vintage Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector revolvers in .32-20 caliber. It covers the historical context of the Hand Ejector as a precursor to the K-frame Model 10, discusses the .32-20 cartridge's ballistics, and demonstrates live-fire techniques. The expert instruction highlights target analysis and acknowledges the challenges of vintage double-action triggers.

This video features hickok45 discussing the Smith & Wesson Model 66, a stainless steel K-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. He demonstrates its double-action capabilities and addresses the common debate around the effectiveness of short-barreled .357 Magnum revolvers, emphasizing that tactics and shot placement are more critical than minor velocity differences.

This episode of 'No FUD Zone' features discussions on firearms, including the Smith & Wesson Model 66-8 Combat Magnum and the perceived lack of value in 9mm 2011 pistols. The panel also touches on the challenges and market dynamics of Electric Vehicles (EVs), the legal implications of deepfakes and school discipline, and the complexities of online content moderation. The conversation highlights the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the evolving landscape of technology and societal issues.

This review details the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp, a Performance Center K-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. It highlights its 2.5-inch barrel with a Power Port compensator, Altamont grips, Trijicon tritium front sight, and Moss Cerakote finish. The assessment covers its dimensions, weight, and trigger pull characteristics, deeming it a shootable option for carry and range use.

This guide addresses potential double-action misfires in the S&W Model 617 Mountain Gun, as discussed by hickok45. It outlines a deep cleaning procedure to potentially resolve light strike issues before considering professional repair. The focus is on ensuring the internal mechanisms are clean and properly lubricated.

This video provides an expert overview of the Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver, highlighting its historical significance, K-frame construction, and .38 Special caliber. The presenter, TheFirearmGuy, demonstrates deep familiarity with the platform, discussing specific features of the Model 10-15 variant, including the removal of the internal lock and the quality of its trigger pulls. The enduring design and craftsmanship are emphasized, explaining its continued relevance for over 125 years.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver. It highlights the K-frame design, its six-shot capacity, and its chambering in .357 Magnum, with compatibility for .38 Special and .38 Special +P. The presenter details specific design updates, including a ball bearing detent for improved lockup, a reinforced forcing cone to prevent cracking, and a new sleeved barrel construction with a stainless steel barrel and carbon steel sleeve.

This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells showcases two Smith & Wesson stainless rimfire revolvers: the Model 617 in .22 LR and the Model 648 in .22 Magnum. The presenter highlights their stainless construction for outdoor use, comparing them to the blued Model 17 series. Key features discussed include cylinder capacities (10-shot for the 617, 8-shot for the 648), accuracy, K-frame construction, fully adjustable sights, and pinned front sights for customization.

This guide details a live-fire technique for the Smith & Wesson Model 19 'No Lock' revolver, focusing on smooth double-action trigger control and accurate shot placement. The demonstration highlights the revolver's classic feel and performance, with an instructor emphasizing proper grip, sight alignment, and trigger staging for a controlled break. It's presented with high authority, drawing on the speaker's extensive experience as a former police officer familiar with historical S&W models.

This review of the Amadeo Rossi M518 .22LR revolver highlights its potential as a budget-friendly alternative to Smith & Wesson models like the 617. The firearm features adjustable target sights, a smooth stainless steel finish, and a comfortable grip. The reviewer notes a surprisingly good trigger, with a smooth double-action pull and a light, crisp single-action break, suggesting it may even surpass the trigger on a S&W 617. While accuracy is deemed good, the reviewer admits their own shooting limitations, particularly in cold weather, and notes the pistol tends to shoot slightly high at closer distances, likely due to its intended sight radius for longer ranges.