Videos tagged with Service Revolver

This video explores the Pettengill Army, a Double-Action Over Single-Action (DAO) service revolver that saw service during the American Civil War. The description highlights its status as a 'forgotten weapon' and links it to the historical context of the Civil War era. It also includes hashtags that seem to suggest a broader, perhaps tangential, discussion about 'black power,' although the core focus remains on the firearm itself and its historical significance.

This video demonstrates the operation of the Webley Mk. VI service revolver, a historical military firearm. The demonstration covers identifying the firearm via frame markings, loading six rounds of .455 Webley ammunition, and showcasing the top-break action for both firing and automatic ejection of spent casings. The instructor exhibits high proficiency with this classic top-break design.

This guide details the operation and shooting of a Webley .38 Smith & Wesson revolver, as demonstrated by expert shooter Jerry Miculek. It covers the top-break mechanism, double/single-action modes, and practical accuracy tests on various targets, highlighting the firearm's historical context and performance with .38 S&W ammunition. Instruction emphasizes the firearm's mechanical features and shooting technique.

This video covers the Desert Brutality 2021 competition, focusing on Ian McCollum's performance with a French-themed loadout: FAMAS F1, FR F2, and Manurhin MR73 revolver. It details his experiences across multiple stages, highlighting successes in precision shooting and challenges with equipment, particularly the FAMAS trigger and MR73 reloads. The content offers insights into competitive shooting mechanics and firearm performance under stress.

This video provides a foundational training session for security guards focusing on marksmanship and firearm safety. Key principles covered include the four cardinal rules of gun safety, understanding rules of engagement, and mastering the fundamentals of shooting: stance, grip, aiming, breathing, and trigger press. Live fire exercises at various distances reinforce these techniques, emphasizing responsible firearm handling.

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with firearms instructor hickok45. He reviews the FN 509C Tactical, discussing its ergonomics and the effectiveness of Talon Grips for improving slide grip. A significant portion is dedicated to a Colt New Service revolver, detailing its history with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its .45 Colt chambering. The video also touches on suppressor use, firearm terminology, and the importance of proper gun safety.

This expert-level review from Brownells, Inc. delves into the Ruger Service-Six, a .357 Magnum service revolver often overlooked in favor of Colt and Smith & Wesson. The video highlights its design intent for law enforcement, comparing it to the S&W Model 10 and 13, and discusses its variants (Security-Six, Speed-Six). It also touches on the market shift to semi-automatics and the enduring value of these robust revolvers for civilian and overseas markets.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Hickok45 on handling and shooting the Smith & Wesson Model 13 revolver. It covers initial shooting demonstrations, emphasizing smooth double-action trigger control and managing recoil with both .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition. The guide also highlights the practical advantages of the Model 13's fixed sights for concealed carry and service use, drawing on its historical significance as an FBI sidearm.