M1895 Nagant Revolver: Yes, You Can Suppress Them

Published on October 1, 2015
Duration: 8:49

The M1895 Nagant Revolver, while historically significant and capable of being suppressed due to its unique gas seal mechanism, suffers from significant practical drawbacks. These include a tedious one-by-one loading process, a terrible trigger pull, poor reliability with frequent jams and duds, and generally inaccurate shooting performance, making it unsuitable for modern use.

Quick Summary

The M1895 Nagant Revolver is uniquely suppressible due to its cylinder moving forward to create a gas seal. However, it suffers from slow loading, a terrible trigger, poor reliability, and inaccurate shooting, leading reviewers to question its practicality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: M1895 Nagant & Gas Seal
  2. 01:04Range Performance & Reliability Issues
  3. 03:08Tedious Loading Procedure
  4. 04:26Shooter Feedback: Trigger & Accuracy
  5. 06:39Final Assessment: Worst Handgun Ever?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the M1895 Nagant Revolver suppressible?

The M1895 Nagant is uniquely suppressible because its cylinder mechanism moves forward when cocked, creating a gas seal around the barrel. This prevents gas from escaping around the cylinder, allowing a suppressor to function effectively, unlike on most other revolvers.

What are the main drawbacks of the M1895 Nagant Revolver?

Key drawbacks include a very slow and tedious one-by-one loading process, an extremely heavy and unpredictable trigger pull, poor reliability with frequent jams and duds, and generally inaccurate shooting performance, making it impractical for modern use.

How is the M1895 Nagant Revolver loaded?

The M1895 Nagant is loaded one cartridge at a time through a small loading gate on the side of the frame. This process is considered tedious and time-consuming, especially when compared to the faster loading mechanisms of other firearms.

Is the M1895 Nagant Revolver accurate?

Accuracy is generally poor. Shooters had to significantly adjust their aim, often described as 'burying the sights,' to hit targets. It is not considered a practical choice for accurate shooting or as a modern defensive firearm.

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