But it’s a Switch-Gun bro

Published on March 11, 2023
Duration: 12:15

This video reviews the Standard Manufacturing Switch-Gun, a unique 5-shot .22 caliber revolver designed for extreme concealability. The presenter demonstrates its deployment, firing capabilities with .22 Short and .22 LR ammunition, and reloading process. While acknowledging its novelty and compact size, the review highlights significant impracticalities for self-defense, including low capacity, slow reloading, and the general unreliability of rimfire ammunition.

Quick Summary

The Standard Manufacturing Switch-Gun is a 5-shot .22 caliber revolver offering extreme concealability, comparable in size to a wallet when folded. It fires .22 LR or .22 Short rounds and operates single-action. While novel, its low capacity and slow reloading make it impractical for most self-defense scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Switch-Gun
  2. 00:27Switch-Gun Overview and Specs
  3. 00:49Manufacturer and Ammunition Types
  4. 01:19Shooting .22 Shorts Demonstration
  5. 01:40Operating the Switch-Gun
  6. 02:21Unloading and Reloading Process
  7. 02:40Shooting .22 Long Rifle
  8. 03:13Steel Target Review
  9. 04:16Accuracy Test at 10 Yards
  10. 05:00Accuracy Results and Rapid Firing
  11. 06:00Impracticalities: Capacity and Reloading
  12. 07:31Reliability of .22LR Ammunition
  13. 08:10.22LR for Self-Defense Discussion
  14. 09:14Final Accuracy Test: Wooden Board
  15. 10:28Conclusion and Personal Opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Standard Manufacturing Switch-Gun?

The Standard Manufacturing Switch-Gun is a unique 5-shot .22 caliber revolver designed for extreme concealability. It deploys with a spring-loaded switch and is notable for its compact size, comparable to a wallet when folded.

What ammunition can the Switch-Gun fire?

The Switch-Gun can fire .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) and .22 Short ammunition. Variants are available for .22 LR and .22 WMR (Magnum) calibers.

Is the Switch-Gun practical for self-defense?

While extremely concealable, the Switch-Gun has significant practical limitations for self-defense due to its low 5-round capacity and very slow, multi-step reloading process. Rimfire ammunition reliability is also a concern.

How is the Switch-Gun operated?

The Switch-Gun is single-action only, requiring the hammer to be cocked before each shot. Deployment is achieved by toggling a switch, and folding is done by pushing a lever up.

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