The 7 Best Revolvers of 2024 (So Far)

This video highlights five often-overlooked revolvers, emphasizing their reliability and ease of use. The creator shares personal experiences with Ruger Blackhawk and Smith & Wesson J-frames, contrasting them with more popular models like the GP100 and Colt snake guns. The video aims to showcase the depth of the revolver market beyond commonly recognized firearms.

Glock owners are increasingly opting for snub nose revolvers due to their mechanical certainty, simplicity, and ease of concealment. The Ruger LCR offers modern features like a polymer frame, while the S&W 642 is a classic DAO option. For more power, the Colt King Cobra Carry and Kimber K6s chamber .357 Magnum, with the Taurus 856 Defender Toro uniquely offering an optic-ready platform.

Amber from Exile Armory provides an inventory update featuring a wide array of firearms and NFA items. The video highlights suppressors, handguns (from compact to full-size), hunting rifles, tactical shotguns, and pistol-caliber carbines. She also details NFA fingerprinting services offered Monday through Thursday, advising customers to pre-register online.

This video reviews the top 15 best pistols for seniors in 2025, focusing on models designed for ease of use with aging hands. It highlights features like EZ-rack slides, assist-tab magazines, soft recoil, and enhanced grips, catering to individuals with arthritis or those seeking comfortable, reliable carry options. The list includes compact 9mm firearms, budget-friendly and high-end choices, revolvers, and new micro-compacts, aiming to identify the number one senior-friendly pistol.

This video offers a comprehensive review and opinion on various firearms and calibers. The speaker, with over 40 years of experience, discusses his preferences for 10mm handguns, critiques Glock's product strategy, and recommends specific firearms for home defense and shooters with limited hand strength. He also shares insights on the obsolescence of .40 S&W and suggests budget-friendly optics.

This video explores the resurgence of 9mm revolvers as viable options for self-defense, challenging the dominance of micro-compact semi-automatic pistols. It highlights six top 9mm revolvers, detailing their pros, cons, and real-world performance. The review covers models ranging from budget-friendly to high-end, emphasizing features like smooth triggers, reliability, and ease of reloading. Specific models like the Charter Arms Pitbull and Smith & Wesson Model 986 are mentioned, alongside the Chiappa Rhino 200D known for its recoil reduction. The content is aimed at individuals seeking dependable everyday carry (EDC) firearms that can compete with modern semi-autos, catering to those with hand strength issues or a preference for wheelgun simplicity and reliability.

This review highlights five top 9mm pistols for 2024, focusing on their features and suitability for personal defense and competition. The Walther PDP Match 5-Inch offers a full-sized option with a 5-inch barrel and 18-round capacity. The Shadow Systems XR920 provides a premium Glock-style clone with a compact slide and duty grip. Sig Sauer's P365 XMacro leads in capacity for its size with 17+1 rounds. The Beretta 92X Performance is a competition-ready evolution of the classic 92, featuring an all-steel frame. Finally, the Staccato 2011 C2 offers a high-performance, carry-focused 2011 platform known for accuracy.

This video reviews five handguns that offer compelling alternatives to Glock pistols, focusing on areas where they may excel. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact, Taurus GX4XL TORO, Springfield Echelon, FN 509 CC Edge, and Sig P365 XMacro Comp are presented with their unique features, including improved ergonomics, trigger systems, modularity, and optic-ready slides. Each firearm is compared against Glock models in terms of performance, capacity, and price point.

This video reviews five pistols renowned for their accuracy: the CZ Shadow 2, Walther PPQ Q5 Match, Glock 34, Springfield Armory DS Prodigy, and Sig P210 Carry. It highlights features like match-grade barrels, precise triggers, and ergonomic designs that contribute to superior shooting performance, catering to competitive shooters and those seeking reliable self-defense options.

This video delves into the often-overlooked aspects of .22 LR rifles, revealing surprising truths about their performance. It highlights that optimal barrel length is 16-18 inches, with longer barrels offering diminishing returns. The discussion also covers how barrel twist rate impacts different bullet weights and velocities, the inherent rimfire ignition inconsistencies, and the sensitivity of semi-automatic .22s to ammunition types. Finally, it addresses the significant bullet drop and wind drift issues beyond 100 yards.