Heritage Barkeep Revolver Review

This expert review by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo compares five medium-frame .22 LR revolvers: Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun, Colt King Cobra Target, Ruger GP100, Taurus 992 Tracker, and Spohr 283 Carry. The review details comprehensive testing including reliability, speed, accuracy, and practical application, offering insights into each model's strengths and weaknesses. Baker, an expert with extensive experience, highlights the S&W 617 as the top performer due to its exceptional accuracy and smooth trigger, while also discussing the potential and drawbacks of the other models.

This video showcases the Pietta 1873 Great Western II revolver, demonstrating its aesthetic appeal with an engraved design and its functionality through target shooting. It also touches on firearm storage by showing spent casings in a jar.

This review of the Taurus Deputy in .45 Colt covers its features, shooting performance, and potential issues. The presenter demonstrates cylinder removal, reloading, and provides chronograph data for both cowboy loads and Federal American Eagle ammunition. Accuracy is tested at 7 and 15 yards, with observations on point of impact differences and ejection reliability. The review highlights the firearm's potential as a shooter despite some minor concerns.

This review of the Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo provides an in-depth look at Colt's modern rimfire revolver. Baker highlights its unique features, including a non-recessed cylinder and a smooth, albeit stacking, trigger. The review details impressive accuracy results from bench-rest testing, achieving groups between 1.1 and 1.5 inches at 25 yards, while also addressing minor criticisms like an inventory code and trigger reset behavior.

The Smith & Wesson Model 648 is a K-Frame revolver chambered in .22 Magnum, featuring an 8-round cylinder and a double-single action configuration. It offers a comfortable, ergonomic grip, a phenomenal trigger with no take-up in single-action, and adjustable target sights. While generally reliable, some Winchester bulk pack ammunition experienced light primer strikes. Its weight and full-size build make it suitable for varmint hunting, as a camp gun, or a secondary backup for hunting applications, though it may be too heavy for recoil-sensitive individuals.

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with firearms instructor Hickok45, showcasing two .45 Colt revolvers: a Smith & Wesson 625 Mountain Gun and a Ruger Bisley. The host discusses the concept of 'mountain guns,' their lighter weight and intended use, and compares them to standard revolvers. He also touches on the history of double-action revolvers and the nuances of cowboy action shooting regarding cylinder loading. The video includes shooting demonstrations, observations on accuracy and recoil, and general commentary on life and firearms.

This comprehensive review of the Mossberg 702 Plinkster, purchased for $99 from Walmart, details its features, performance, and value. The expert assessment highlights its practical accuracy for plinking and its surprisingly robust construction for the price point, manufactured by CBC in Brazil. It's presented as a reliable, budget-friendly option for recreational shooting.

This guide details the process of modifying a Hi-Point .45 pistol grip to accept an extended 20-round Redball Sports magazine and troubleshooting potential feeding issues. It covers grip modification, magazine loading, and feed lip adjustments for reliable performance, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm reviewer.

This guide details the analysis of a rifle used in a shooting incident involving Charlie Kirk. It covers identifying calibers by sound, assessing shot distances, comparing rifle models like the Mauser, Weatherby Vanguard, and Thompson Center, and understanding concepts like cold bore shots to evaluate shooter skill. The analysis highlights the .30-06 Springfield caliber and the characteristics of bolt-action rifles.

This video clarifies the confusion surrounding various 7.62mm cartridges, highlighting their distinct origins, applications, and ballistic differences. It details calibers from the 7.62x25 Tokarev pistol round to powerful rifle cartridges like the 7.62x51 NATO and 7.62x54R Russian, emphasizing that despite the shared '7.62' designation, bullet diameters and performance vary significantly. Key firearms like the AK-47, SKS, Mosin Nagant, and AR-10 are associated with their respective 7.62 rounds.