Videos tagged with Target Revolver

This YouTube Short features the Rossi M518 .22LR target revolver. The video highlights it as a budget-friendly alternative to a Smith & Wesson 617, noting its six-shot stainless steel construction and target revolver features. It positions the firearm as a well-made import from the Interarms era, a time when Rossi and Taurus products were considered of good quality.

This video provides an expert review of the Soviet TOZ-36 and TOZ-49 gas-seal target revolvers, presented by Forgotten Weapons. The host, demonstrating deep knowledge of obscure firearms, details their shared design, the evolution from the TOZ-36 to the TOZ-49, and their specific use of distinct 7.62 Nagant cartridges. Key technical features like the gas-seal system and single-action-only mechanism are explained, along with their capacity differences compared to the 1895 Nagant Service Revolver.

This video provides an expert overview of the Smith & Wesson K22 Outdoorsman, a .22LR revolver from the Great Depression era. The speaker, identified as a firearms enthusiast and historical collector, details its unique history, derived from a .38 Special platform. Key features highlighted include its exceptional pre-WWII craftsmanship, such as the seamlessly blended rear sight and polished blued finish, and its pioneering use of a frame-mounted firing pin, a design that became standard for Smith & Wesson.

This guide outlines fundamental pistol marksmanship techniques as demonstrated by Olympic Gold Medalist Captain W.W. McMillan. It covers proper grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, and breathing for enhanced accuracy. The instruction emphasizes the discipline and practice required to achieve elite performance, drawing from USMC tradition.

This video showcases a Colt Single Action Army (SAA) Flattop Target Revolver from Rock Island Auction Co. Built in the late 1890s, this premium firearm is chambered in .44 Russian, a popular target round of its era. The description highlights its near-mint condition and features designed for target shooting, including oversized, double-diamond checkered grips for a secure hold and a drift-adjustable rear sight with a high-visibility brass insert for aiming at black bullseye targets. The video also points out the checkered wide target trigger and the excellent condition of the nitre blued screw heads. It's noted that despite its age, the revolver is suitable for shooting today, even in the early smokeless powder era.

This video humorously compares revolver barrel lengths to men from different countries, using examples like 2-inch snub-nose revolvers for Japan/Korea and 6-inch revolvers for Europe. The speaker, appearing knowledgeable about firearms, engages the audience by asking about their preferences.

This review of the Colt King Cobra Target highlights its features as a modern iteration of a classic revolver. It details the adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and the Altamont-produced stippled grips designed for stability. The review also discusses the linear leaf spring trigger mechanism and its reset characteristics, along with the updated trigger guard shape.

This video showcases a rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Revolver from the Rock Island Auction Company. The description highlights its historical significance, comparing it to a tricked-out 1911 Gold Cup and noting its origins as a target variant of the Single Action Army. The video emphasizes the limited production of these Flattop Bisleys, particularly the specific example chambered in .32-44, a cartridge requiring handloading. Key features like its unique grip, target sights, long barrel, and detailed hammer checkering are pointed out, underscoring the firearm's craftsmanship and preservation.

This "From the Vault" video from Brownells features Steve and Keith at Rock Island Auction Company showcasing a cased pair of pre-WWII Colt .22 rimfire target handguns. The collection includes a true revolver with adjustable sights and a "Camp Perry Model" single-shot pistol that shares a similar frame and design. Both firearms are described as being in near-flawless condition, highlighting their historical significance and exceptional craftsmanship, with the Camp Perry Model noted as an influence on later designs like the Ruger Hawkeye.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the rare Webley WS Target revolver in .22 Long Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum. It details the model's history, its relation to the WG and Mark IV models, specific variants, unique mechanical features like the stepped cylinder and barrel liner, and markings for identification. The presentation highlights the firearm's historical significance and rarity, particularly its use by military training institutions.

Keith Ford from Brownells discusses the Smith & Wesson Model 18, a 22 caliber Combat Masterpiece. Introduced in 1948 as a companion to the K-22 Masterpiece, this four-inch barreled revolver featured a ramp front sight, ribbed barrel, target hammer, and wide target trigger. Ford highlights the hand-fitted nature of its taper barrels and notes its excellent shooting capabilities and growing collectibility. Production ceased in 1985, making these models increasingly rare and valuable.

This video reviews the Charter Arms Pathfinder Target .22LR revolver. The reviewer highlights its value proposition, especially for new shooters or those seeking an affordable .22 revolver. Key features discussed include the 4.2-inch stainless steel barrel, fully adjustable sights, and its suitability for training due to low recoil. The reviewer purchased the firearm for $250, noting its MSRP is around $405.