Videos tagged with Titanium Cylinder

This review focuses on the Smith & Wesson Model 632 Ultimate Carry J-Frame, a collaboration with Lipsey's, chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. The video highlights its suitability for concealed carry due to its light weight, low recoil, and compact size. It details numerous upgrades over standard J-frames, including improved sights, a titanium cylinder, and enhanced trigger smoothness, while also discussing ammunition options and maintenance.

Jay Grazio, Executive Editor of American Rifleman, provides an expert overview of a practical EDC kit. The Smith & Wesson Model 432 UC revolver, a lightweight J-frame in .32 H&R Magnum, is paired with a DeSantis Superfly holster for secure pocket carry. A Cold Steel Frenzy knife complements the kit, emphasizing preparedness and functional gear selection.

This review of the Smith & Wesson 432 UC, a Lipsey's exclusive in .32 H&R Magnum, highlights significant reliability issues encountered out of the box, including light primer strikes and a walking front sight pin. Despite these flaws, the reviewer acknowledges the J-frame's potential for concealed carry due to its lightweight titanium cylinder and aluminum frame, but emphasizes the need for gunsmithing to ensure dependability.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson 329PD .44 Magnum revolver. It highlights the firearm's ultralight scandium frame and titanium cylinder, weighing only 25 ounces, and discusses the importance of upgrading to rubberized grips for managing recoil. The review also touches on the trigger quality and potential applications, from collecting to backcountry defense.

The Smith & Wesson Night Guard series is back, with the reintroduction of the 386 Plus (7-shot .357 Magnum) and the 396 (5-shot .44 Special). While the return of these lightweight scandium-frame revolvers is celebrated, the instructor notes potential shortcomings, specifically the use of stainless steel cylinders instead of titanium and the departure from the original combat-style rear sights. The 386 Plus is highlighted as a particularly exciting return for concealed carry.

This video reviews several compact revolvers ideal for concealed carry, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for self-defense. It covers models from Smith & Wesson, Rock Island Armory, Korth, Ruger, Kimber, Taurus, Diamondback, and others, discussing their calibers, barrel lengths, weights, and specialized features like lasers and compensators. The expert guide emphasizes the reliability and straightforward operation of revolvers for everyday carry.

This episode of America Guns and Freedom podcast features discussions on various firearms and accessories. Topics include B&T Glock stocks, the merits of titanium cylinders in revolvers, and considerations for choosing between different magnum calibers like the .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and .480 Ruger. The host also touches on personal health and community engagement.

This comprehensive guide, informed by the expert insights of hickok45, details the features and practical applications of the Smith & Wesson 632 Ultimate Carry. It covers the revolver's unique .32 caliber chambering, its specific 'Ultimate Carry' enhancements like tritium sights and improved trigger, and compares its titanium and stainless steel variants. The review also delves into ammunition performance, grip customization, and concealed carry methods, offering a well-rounded perspective for potential owners.

The video reviews new firearms from SHOT Show 2025, highlighting Smith & Wesson's offerings. The M&P 2.0 Metal Series in compact size and compensated variants are noted. A significant focus is placed on Smith & Wesson's new 'no lock' revolvers, including updated 432s and 442s with improved sights. The titanium-cylindered Model 432 is identified as the best new gun of the show for its lightweight, deep concealment capabilities. The worst aspect of SHOT Show 2025 is identified as the prevalence of AI-generated, clickbait media coverage.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Smith & Wesson 327 WR Performance Center 8-shot revolver, a Jerry Miculek signature model. It details the firearm's construction, including its lightweight scandium aluminum frame and titanium cylinder, ported barrel, and DAO trigger. The review highlights the included Vortex red dot optic and demonstrates the efficient use of the Performance Center moon clip loading tool for 9mm ammunition. The rarity of this limited production model is also noted.

This video reviews two Smith & Wesson snub-nose revolvers: the 340 PD and the 327 TRR8. The presenter highlights their construction, materials (titanium, Scandium alloy), and operational differences, including trigger pull and cylinder rotation. Ammunition performance differences between 357 Magnum, 38 Special +P, and 38 Special are demonstrated, emphasizing recoil and felt difference.

This video offers a comparison between two iconic revolvers: the classic, vintage blue Smith & Wesson 327 N (chambered in .357 Magnum) and the Colt Python (also in .357 Magnum). The presenter highlights the unique features of the S&W 327, including its snub nose design, 8-round cylinder capacity, and the use of titanium for the cylinder and barrel shroud, as well as scandium aluminum for the frame, identifying it as a Performance Center model. The Colt Python is noted as a circa 1960 model. Links to other related videos are provided.