Videos tagged with Model 49

This video explores the Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard revolver, a compact concealed-carry firearm chambered in .38 Special. The presenter highlights its unique design, featuring a shrouded hammer that prevents snagging while still allowing for single-action cocking. The discussion traces the Model 49's lineage back to earlier J-frame revolvers and explains the evolution to the all-steel frame. A specific example is showcased: a late-production, unfired Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior Security Services contract gun with a unique provenance, formerly owned by Richard "Stretch" Kennedy. The video emphasizes the Bodyguard's suitability for concealed carry and its historical popularity among law enforcement.

This video provides an in-depth look at the SIG P210 pistol, often referred to as the Model 49 by the Swiss Army. It highlights the pistol's exceptional craftsmanship, precision machining, and historical significance as Switzerland's standard issue sidearm for much of the 20th century. The discussion touches on its development, design features contributing to its accuracy, and its evolution into a high-end target pistol.