Story Time With Jerry!

Published on January 6, 2022
Duration: 3:25

Jerry Miculek recounts his early experiences with firearms, starting with BB guns and pellet guns. His first centerfire revolver experience was with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman on his grandfather's farm in Texas. He also discusses his uncle's Colt 25 Automatic, highlighting the historical context of early micro handguns and the ammunition used.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek's journey into firearms began with BB guns and pellet guns, leading to his first centerfire revolver experience at age nine or ten with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman on his grandfather's farm. He also recalls his uncle's Colt 25 Automatic, a notable micro handgun of its time.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Early Interest
  2. 00:22Grandfather's Farm in Damon, Texas
  3. 00:35First Centerfire Revolver: S&W Model 28
  4. 00:49Remington Kleanbore Ammunition
  5. 01:17Ammunition Details: 38 Special
  6. 01:22Early Safety Practices (or lack thereof)
  7. 01:33Jerry's Own Model 28 Competition Gun
  8. 01:56Refurbishing the Model 28
  9. 02:34Uncle Frank's Colt 25 Automatic
  10. 02:48Pioneers of Micro Handguns
  11. 03:0025 ACP Ammunition
  12. 03:19Family's Influence on Firearms Passion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Jerry Miculek's first centerfire revolver?

Jerry Miculek's first centerfire revolver experience was with a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman, a 4-inch barrel model, when he was about nine or ten years old on his grandfather's farm.

What type of ammunition was used with the Smith & Wesson Model 28?

The ammunition used with the Smith & Wesson Model 28 was Remington Kleanbore, specifically 158 grain round nose 38 Special. The box pattern was also noted for its age.

What was Jerry Miculek's uncle's preferred carry gun?

Jerry Miculek's uncle Frank carried a Colt 25 Automatic. This was a pioneer in micro handguns, a compact version of a compact gun, chambered in 25 ACP.

How many rounds were estimated to have been fired through Jerry's refurbished Model 28?

Jerry Miculek's personal Smith & Wesson Model 28, which he used for competition and later had refurbished, is estimated to have had approximately 80,000 rounds fired through it.

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