Honestly, Revolvers Suck..

Published on November 20, 2025
Duration: 18:49

This video critically evaluates several revolvers against a Glock 26 for concealed carry and home defense suitability, particularly for smaller-statured shooters. The testing reveals significant challenges with revolvers, including difficult trigger pulls, accuracy issues, and recoil discomfort, leading to the conclusion that they are generally not recommended for new or smaller shooters. The Glock 26 demonstrably outperformed the revolvers in speed, accuracy, and overall user experience.

Quick Summary

Small revolvers are often recommended for new or smaller shooters, but this expert review shows they can be difficult to shoot accurately due to heavy triggers, painful recoil, and limited capacity. The Glock 26 Gen 3 significantly outperformed all tested revolvers in speed and accuracy, making it a more practical choice for concealed carry and home defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:09The Revolver Recommendation Problem
  2. 00:27Introduction: Trench Grenade & Nighthawk
  3. 00:31Meet Nighthawk
  4. 00:39Glock 26 Gen 3 vs. Revolvers
  5. 01:08Nighthawk's Initial Revolver Impressions
  6. 01:45The Chief Special (Model 36)
  7. 02:16Revolver Lineup: Pythons, M36, M66, M681
  8. 03:05Ammunition: 38 Special Only
  9. 03:26Testing Plan: Order of Guns
  10. 04:50Shooting Mode: Double-Action Only
  11. 06:00Test 1: Model 36 (Chief Special)
  12. 08:33Model 36 Results & Feedback
  13. 08:38Test 2: Model 66 (3-inch)
  14. 10:31Test 3: Colt Python (3-inch)
  15. 12:06Test 4: Colt Python (4.25-inch)
  16. 13:28Test 5: Model 681
  17. 14:40Overall Revolver Thoughts
  18. 16:24Baseline Test: Glock 26 Gen 3
  19. 17:48Glock 26 Results & Final Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are small revolvers often recommended for new female or smaller-statured shooters, and is this advice sound?

Small revolvers are often recommended due to their perceived simplicity and smaller size. However, this video demonstrates that they can be difficult to shoot accurately, have painful recoil, and possess heavy trigger pulls, making them a poor choice for new shooters and leading to negative experiences.

How did the tested revolvers perform in terms of speed and accuracy compared to a Glock 26?

The Glock 26 Gen 3 significantly outperformed all tested revolvers. It achieved a faster time (9.21 seconds for 13 rounds) with superior accuracy compared to the revolvers, which fired fewer rounds in longer times and often with more misses.

What are the main drawbacks of revolvers for concealed carry and home defense, according to this expert review?

Key drawbacks include limited capacity (5-6 rounds), slower reloads, challenging double-action trigger pulls, potential for painful recoil in smaller models, and difficulty achieving accuracy, especially for less experienced shooters. These factors make them less practical than modern semi-automatic pistols.

What specific revolvers were tested against the Glock 26 in this video?

The revolvers tested were the Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Chief's Special), Smith & Wesson Model 66 (3-inch), Colt Python (3-inch), Colt Python (4.25-inch), and Smith & Wesson Model 681. These were compared against a Glock 26 Generation 3.

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