Videos tagged with Model 27

This video provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum, the original .357 Magnum revolver. It covers the firearm's historical development, technical features like its heat-treated cylinder and counter-sunk chambers, and its evolution into the Model 27 and Model 28. The presenter, Hickok45, highlights its significance as a collectible N-frame revolver with insights into its provenance and market value.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 28 (Highway Patrolman) highlights its history as a cost-effective .357 Magnum for law enforcement. The N-frame design effectively handles the powerful cartridge, offering durability over the more polished Model 27. The video demonstrates its performance with both .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads, emphasizing its historical significance and appeal to revolver enthusiasts.

This "Wheel Gun Wednesday" video features a Smith & Wesson Model 27, a classic revolver. The creator highlights their past success using this firearm for bowling pin shooting competitions, indicating a focus on practical application and potentially competitive shooting. The description also promotes channel subscriptions and social media presence, along with a link to miculek.com, suggesting a content creator with a established online presence in the firearms community.

The .357 Magnum, born from the .38 Special, ushered in the 'magnum era' of handgun cartridges. Developed by Elmer Keith and others, its primary purpose was to penetrate automobile cover during the gangster era. Key design features include a case 1/8 inch longer than the .38 Special for safety and a European metric designation of 9x33mm. The first revolver chambered for it was the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum, later the Model 27, with the first unit gifted to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.

This video provides a historical overview and review of the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum and its descendant, the Model 27-2, the first .357 Magnum revolver. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), also covers the history of the Highway Patrolman model. The video includes shooting footage of the Model 27-2, aiming to offer both educational and entertainment value for firearms enthusiasts. It also promotes various related services and organizations.

This video showcases Jerry Miculek's 1990 shooting exhibition, highlighting his early techniques and firearm choices. He demonstrates the Smith & Wesson Model 27, Model 66, and Model 625 revolvers, emphasizing stock configurations and minor modifications for competition. Key insights include the importance of a high grip for recoil management and advice against lightening trigger return springs for faster cycling.