Videos tagged with Revolver Basics

John Johnson, a firearms instructor from Cape Coral, Florida, discusses revolvers suitable for beginners and those looking to add one to their collection. He emphasizes that while revolvers are simple, they can present recoil management and heavy trigger pull challenges, especially for new shooters. Johnson advises against revolvers as a first firearm due to these factors, recommending semi-automatic pistols first, but still advocates for adding a revolver later for its simplicity and reliability.

This video provides a comprehensive guide for first-time handgun buyers, covering essential considerations before visiting a gun store or range. It emphasizes safety, understanding gun laws, setting a budget, and determining the intended use of the firearm. The hosts differentiate between revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, detailing the pros and cons of each, including operational differences, capacity, maintenance, and common models.

This video provides a fundamental overview of how revolvers operate, aimed at new gun owners. Instructor Justin Opinion explains the basic parts of a revolver, demonstrates how to load and unload the cylinder, and differentiates between double-action and single-action firing modes. He emphasizes the importance of a smooth, full trigger pull and advises against habitually cocking the hammer on exposed-hammer revolvers due to the sensitive trigger pull in single-action mode.