Videos tagged with Transfer Bar Safety

This review covers the Taurus Deputy revolver, highlighting its .45 Colt chambering and 5.5-inch barrel. The unboxing reveals a quality case and essential accessories. Key features include a blued finish, plastic grips, and a transfer bar safety mechanism for secure carry. First shots demonstrate its performance, with the speaker noting its traditional 'four-click' hammer feel.

The Ruger New Model Single Six is a classic single-action revolver, praised for its accuracy and durable steel construction. The 'Convertible' model, featuring interchangeable cylinders for .22 LR and .22 Magnum, offers versatility. While its MSRP is higher than budget alternatives like the Ruger Wrangler, its adjustable sights, cold hammer-forged barrel, and 3-pound trigger pull justify the cost for recreational shooting, hunting, and pest control.

The Ruger Wrangler is a budget-friendly .22LR single-action revolver offering Ruger quality at a lower price point. It features a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver and zinc alloy grip frame with a durable Cerakote finish. The transfer bar safety allows for safe carrying with all six chambers loaded, and the cylinder rotates in both directions for easier loading. With an MSRP of $249, it provides excellent value for plinking and pest control.

This 'From The Vault' episode from Brownells, presented by Steve Ostrem, offers an expert review of the Colt Police Positive revolver. Ostrem highlights its history, starting production in 1907, and its practical design as a handy, lightweight D-frame carry gun. He details its original chamberings in .38 Smith & Wesson or .38 Colt New Police, noting their mild recoil, and contrasts it with the later Police Positive Special, which accommodates the longer .38 Special cartridge. The review emphasizes the revolver's typical Colt quality, hand-fitted construction, tight lock-up, and surprising accuracy, while also pointing out its current market undervaluation. A key feature discussed is the 'positive lock' safety mechanism, a transfer bar system designed to prevent accidental discharge if dropped. Ostrem concludes by recommending the Police Positive as an excellent, often overlooked, carry option.

This expert-level review of the Taurus Raging Hunter in .454 Casull highlights its suitability for big-bore handgun hunting. The firearm features a robust construction with options for various barrel lengths, an integral Picatinny rail for optics, and a reliable transfer bar safety system. Its impressive accuracy at 50 yards, despite a heavy trigger pull, makes it a compelling choice for serious hunters.

This review introduces the Rock Island Armory AL3.1, a new stainless steel .357 Magnum revolver with a six-round capacity, positioned as a powerhouse comparable to Ruger SP101 or S&W K-frames. It features a 2-inch barrel, robust grips for recoil management, and a crisp 4lb single-action trigger. The MSRP is $749, with an expected January 2020 release.

Hickok45 provides an in-depth review of the Ruger Wrangler, a budget-friendly .22 LR single-action revolver. He highlights its modern safety features, like the transfer bar and improved loading gate, and demonstrates its ease of use and maintenance, including simple cylinder removal. The Wrangler is presented as an excellent, affordable option for new shooters and experienced plinkers alike.

The Taurus Judge is a versatile revolver chambered in both .410 shotgun and .45 Long Colt, offering a unique self-defense option. While initial reliability issues were resolved by Taurus through a repair process, long-term testing with over 1,000 rounds showed no further problems. The firearm features a 3-inch barrel, fiber optic front sight, and a trigger pull averaging 10.5 lbs in double-action and 4.5 lbs in single-action.

This review of the Henry All Steel .44 Magnum Carbine highlights its classic design, robust construction, and practical features. The 'All Steel' model offers a lighter, more subdued aesthetic than brass variants. Key features include American Walnut stocks, a large loop lever, effective Marbles sights, and Henry's safe tube-fed system. Performance testing with .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition demonstrated impressive velocity from the carbine's barrel. The review emphasizes the firearm's smooth action and internal transfer bar safety, making it suitable for safe carry.

This review of the Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum highlights its robust design and historical significance. Hickok45 details its action mechanics, comparing it to the Colt SAA and S&W Model 29, and critiques the squared trigger guard. The video emphasizes the firearm's durability and suitability for hunting, with a focus on safe handling and its transfer bar safety system.

This review of the Ruger Bearcat highlights its history, design evolution, and practical use as a classic .22 caliber single-action revolver. Hickok45 details the importance of the transfer bar safety system, its Remington-inspired grip, and its enduring appeal as a durable and accurate 'kit gun' or plinker, suitable for collectors and outdoor enthusiasts.

This review of the Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .45 Colt details its historical significance as Ruger's entry into the single-action market. It highlights the evolution of safety features, particularly the transfer bar system, and discusses the .45 Long Colt caliber's heritage. The video also covers grip design for recoil management and accuracy.