Coolest Old School .22 Pistol I Have Ever Seen

Published on September 5, 2018
Duration: 9:02

This video reviews a vintage Hopkins and Allen .22 Long single-shot pistol, highlighting its old-school design and unique features. The presenter demonstrates its breech-loading mechanism, spur hammer, and extremely light trigger pull (around 10 ounces). Ballistics testing with CCI .22 Long Mini Mags shows velocities around 1075 fps, demonstrating its performance limitations compared to .22 Long Rifle.

Quick Summary

The Hopkins and Allen .22 Long pistol is a vintage firearm featuring a breech-loaded, single-shot, hammer-driven action. It is notable for its extremely light trigger pull, measuring around 10 ounces, and its spur hammer design. Ballistics tests with CCI .22 Long Mini Mags showed velocities of approximately 1075 fps.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction to the Hopkins and Allen .22 Long
  2. 00:58Breech Loading Mechanism and Extraction
  3. 01:42Spur Hammer Design and Dry Fire Warning
  4. 02:15Extremely Light Trigger Pull Discussion
  5. 03:00Shooting at 8-inch Gong (55 yards)
  6. 03:19Shooting at 8-inch Gong (70 yards)
  7. 03:51Attempting to Hit Larger Gong (120 yards)
  8. 04:16Doc to Shoot, Trigger Meter & Chronograph Prep
  9. 05:20Ammunition Used: CCI 22 Long Mini Mags
  10. 05:39Trigger Gauge Measurement
  11. 06:06Trigger Pull Result: 10 Ounces
  12. 06:32Chronograph Setup and Testing
  13. 07:10Chronograph Velocity: 1075 FPS
  14. 07:21.22 Long vs. .22 Long Rifle Performance Comparison
  15. 08:03Why .22 Long Rifle Dominates
  16. 08:18Conclusion and Call for Comments

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Hopkins and Allen pistol featured in the video?

The Hopkins and Allen pistol reviewed in the video is chambered in .22 Long. This is a distinct cartridge from the more common .22 Long Rifle.

What is the trigger pull weight of this vintage Hopkins and Allen .22 Long pistol?

The trigger pull on this particular Hopkins and Allen .22 Long pistol is exceptionally light, measuring approximately 10 ounces according to the trigger gauge used in the video.

What kind of action does the Hopkins and Allen .22 Long pistol have?

The Hopkins and Allen .22 Long pistol operates as a breech-loaded, single-shot, hammer-driven rimfire firearm. It features a unique mechanism for opening the breech to load and eject cartridges.

What was the measured velocity of CCI .22 Long Mini Mags from this pistol?

During chronograph testing, CCI .22 Long Mini Mags fired from the Hopkins and Allen pistol achieved an average velocity of approximately 1075 feet per second.

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