The first Smith & Wesson ever made

This video demonstrates the safe handling and firing of antique revolvers from the 1850s, specifically comparing a Smith & Wesson Model 1 with an Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer. It includes a close-up look at the Allen & Wheelock's mechanics and shows the process of loading CCI .22 Short ammunition. The demonstration highlights the operation of these vintage firearms on a steel target, emphasizing safe practices and showcasing rare vintage firearms and appropriate ammunition.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the 1871 Smith & Wesson Model 1, 3rd Issue revolver, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast and collector. It covers the unique tip-up barrel mechanism for cylinder removal and manual loading of seven .22 Short rounds, followed by the single-action firing sequence requiring manual hammer cocking for each shot. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.

This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short as a weak cartridge, presenting historical context and modern testing data. It highlights the .22 Short's original design for self-defense and its surprising penetration capabilities in ballistic gel, often reaching 8-9 inches. The content emphasizes that its effectiveness should be judged by its intended use in smaller firearms and for specific applications like pest control and small game hunting, rather than direct comparison to larger caliber rounds.

This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short cartridge, presenting it not just as a plinking round but as a historically significant self-defense and competition cartridge. Expert instruction highlights its surprising penetration capabilities, historical use in conflicts like the Civil War, and its suitability for specific modern roles such as pest control and training new, recoil-sensitive shooters. The content emphasizes that modern judgment of the .22 Short is often based on outdated associations rather than its actual performance, especially with high-velocity loads.

This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short as a weak cartridge, presenting historical context, ballistic data, and real-world performance to demonstrate its surprising effectiveness. It highlights the .22 Short's origins as a self-defense round, its penetration capabilities in ballistic gel, and its utility in pest control and small game hunting, arguing that modern shooters often misjudge it by comparing it to more powerful cartridges.

This video offers a nostalgic and educational look at the Winchester Model 61 pump-action .22 rifle, presented by firearms expert Hickok45. He demonstrates its versatility with various .22 calibers and highlights its suitability for teaching new shooters fundamental marksmanship skills before progressing to semi-automatic platforms. The guide emphasizes the 'real rifle' feel and smooth operation of this classic firearm.

This video provides a visual demonstration of terminal ballistics using a clay block as a medium. It showcases the differing effects of .22 LR, 9mm Luger, and 5.56mm NATO rounds fired from distinct firearms, including a Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a Canik pistol, and an AR-15 equipped with a Primary Arms optic. The expert instruction highlights the comparative damage and expansion characteristics of each caliber.

This guide details the operation of the Altor Single Shot Pistol, a budget-friendly firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. It covers the unique loading, firing, and unloading procedures, emphasizing the manual nature of its operation. The demonstration highlights safe handling practices on an outdoor range, suitable for beginners familiarizing themselves with basic firearm manipulation.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique .22LR pistol designed to fold into a credit card-sized form factor. The demonstration covers unfolding the firearm, loading a single round, firing, and then folding it for storage. It highlights the LifeCard's extreme portability and simple single-shot functionality, suitable for discreet carry or as a backup firearm.

This video demonstrates fundamental firearm reloading and operation techniques for several handguns. It showcases the unique folding mechanism of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, the magazine insertion and slide release on a Bersa Thunder 380, and similar operations on a CZ P-07. The instruction comes from a practitioner with smooth weapon manipulation skills.