The Hickok45 Radio Show Episode 20 (6-4-11)

This video provides an expert-level review of the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, comparing its size and perceived recoil to a Glock 20. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the substantial power and physical demands of shooting the S&W 500, noting its heavy weight and long, ported barrel. Ammunition comparisons are also made, emphasizing the significant difference in bullet size and potential impact.

This video features an advanced shooter testing the Smith & Wesson 500 with a 4-inch barrel and 700-grain ammunition. The shooter provides detailed feedback on the extreme recoil, the physical toll it takes, and compares it to lighter calibers. The content focuses on the raw experience of handling such a powerful firearm and the challenges it presents.

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms and suppressors available at Exile Armory. Amber highlights new arrivals, including revolvers like the Smith & Wesson 500 and Chiappa Rhino 30DS, semi-automatic pistols such as the SIG P365 and Walther PDP, and various rifles and carbines like the CMMG Descent and Stribog SP9 A1. The presentation also features several suppressors from brands like Dead Air, Silencer Central, and KGM Core, with pricing and some key features mentioned for each item.

Hickok45 reviews the classic Smith & Wesson Model 27, a .357 Magnum revolver introduced in 1935. He discusses its historical significance as the 'Registered Magnum' and its role in popularizing magnum cartridges. The video covers the firearm's weight, handling characteristics, and the difference in recoil between .38 Special and .357 Magnum loads, emphasizing the importance of starting new shooters with lighter calibers to foster enjoyment and prevent aversion to firearms.

This video offers a critical review of four firearms from the perspective of an experienced firearms commentator. The speaker discusses the Kel-Tec Sub-2000, Sig Sauer P320, and Smith & Wesson 500, highlighting their pros and cons based on personal ownership and practical experience. The review emphasizes evaluating firearms for specific needs, considering factors like reliability, shootability, and potential design flaws, and concludes with a commentary on the perceived hypocrisy of Hollywood elites advocating for gun control while using armed security.

This video compares the felt recoil of the .44 Magnum and the .500 S&W Magnum. An experienced shooter demonstrates that despite the .500 S&W Magnum's larger caliber, the Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Magnum can feel like it 'hurts' more due to the S&W 500's heavier frame and integrated muzzle brake, which effectively reduce felt recoil. The demonstration includes both two-handed and one-handed firing techniques.

This guide details the process of firing a Civil War-era 1855 Springfield Musket using a Minie ball, as demonstrated by expert firearms instructor Hickok45. It covers preparation, loading with a ramrod, priming with a percussion cap, and firing. The demonstration highlights safe and correct muzzle-loading techniques for historical firearms.

This guide details the unique loading process for the 1860 Henry Rifle, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers the steps for safely inserting cartridges into the tubular magazine and highlights important considerations to prevent damage to the firearm or injury. hickok45, an expert with extensive historical knowledge, provides clear instructions for this classic firearm.

This comprehensive review of the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, presented by firearms expert hickok45, details the immense power and unique characteristics of this large-caliber revolver. hickok45 provides expert insights into managing its significant recoil, demonstrates its destructive capability on various targets, and compares it to other iconic handguns. The review highlights the 500 S&W Magnum's role as a potent hunting tool and a fascinating firearm for enthusiasts of extreme power.

This comprehensive review of the Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, presented by firearms authority Hickok45, details its historical significance, operational techniques, and identification markers. The video covers loading with stripper clips, understanding German manufacturing codes like 'BYF 43', and the rifle's place in firearms history, emphasizing its robust bolt-action design.