@@Harden61 Hey, he got the quotation marks there, so it is a definite quotation. I am glad that we all can recognize this one. I must have seen the first Star Wars movie 6 times on a huge curved screen. Wow! Take care. --Old Guy
My wife was a small woman. Only 4-10 and carried a 642 air weight . After she passed I carried it as a pocket gun . We did change the grips because she needed the padding. Thank you for doing these.
@@The_Real_Zaineman ...I picked up a Smif' 340...'J' frame 357...I changed the grips - put larger grips on my late wife's 442 also...for the same rason...
As a woman i have carried a 2 inch revolver since 1970. Currently and for the last 20 + years i have carried the Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum with Hoge grips. I shoot revolvers (Ruger GP100 and red Hawk) in completion at least once a month. I have never had finger or hand priblems. I was surprised that you didn't mention a belly band holster of some kind. I have used them for years and are my go to holster. I feel about semi auto like you do about revolvers. I hate clearing malfunction in an auto. I will occasionally have a bad primer lice you mentioned. The number of rounds is the problem in a revilver. I'm supprised that you only .mentione speed loaders. Moon clips are much faster. I will never give up my revolver. I really enjoy my Ruger SP 101 loaded with loe recoil 357's.
Instead of low recoil 357 have you ever tried +P 38's? Just wondering. I like my full load 357's but I've been liking the +p in my K6 3" as it is so much lighter then my GP ( which really isn't a conceal carry yet at the right times in the year (with the right jacket) it works.
I my Ruger SP101 I have carried Remington 110 gr +p hallow points and Federal 110 gr hollow points. In my Ruger GP100 I carry Federal Hydro Shock. My Red Hawk is an 8 round compilation gun that is way to heavy to carry except to shoot USPSA matches.
@@cathy308308 I haven't tried any of those lighter 110 loads. I'll have to take a look at them. I'm mostly using Winchester Defender 130 grain and I have a bunch of 125 Remington Semi-Jacket Hollow Point that I got a really good deal on in bulk. I use it for mostly training. The 125 is also really fun out of my wife's Marlin 336, 357 is just to expensive for just plinking with the lever gun. I'd love a chance to shoot one of those Red Hawks. My riding rig is the GP 6" 7 round and the 3" birds head set as a cross draw, really comfy when in the saddle with the 6" holstered hanging off the horn.
My issued revolver saved my life more than once over the course of a 30 yr career. In retirement my EDC is a 442 or 340PD w/a speedstrip in an off pocket. One thing that helps tame the J Frame is changing the grips to something that fits your hand better.
I bought one of these yesterday at KY Gun Co. Got the last one. Its an awesome pocket or belt gun, and 6 rounds of 32 H&R has excellent ballistics, lower recoil and more bangs than a .38 J-frame.
38 wadcutters perform better than 9mm anything. That said, 9mm only works because you can shoot 19 times before reloading, and you may have defeated the small child attacking you by then.
The ultimate carry revolver in both 32 and 38 were pleasurable to shoot... The 32 was AMAZING... I was fortunate to be able to shoot them both, while they were in development... I think either makes a great carry... And the 32 with magnum ammo, is VERY viable.
I own a Charter Arms .32 H & R Magnum, 5 shot and a Taurus 327, 6 shot. The Charter Arms has an easy trigger pull, the Taurus is somewhat stiffer. I am 84 years of age and my hand strength is not what it should be so I use both my right and left trigger finger simultaneously to double action fire the Taurus. I am also working to strengthen my right hand trigger finger. The .327 Federal Magnum has some really good ballistics and I do carry it when I am out and about.
I'm a 69 year old male. I really enjoyed your review. Most of your info was relevant to me personally. I'm going to look into a 32 after viewing Lucky gunners ammo review.
My wife carries a hidden hammer S&W Model 642 in 38 special, she ,loves it. She also likes the model49 or 649. I carried a model 60 for years. You mentioned speedliaders, good job. Once you train yourself you'll be surprised at how fast you can reload. Not only are revolvers simple they are very reliable.
I carry a Taurus Ultra Light .38. Granted, I don't carry daily, but it's my only carry gun. The aversion you feel about revolvers, is how I feel about semi-autos. i think it's familiarity, I grew up shooting revolvers. My gun feels like an old friend and I like that.
That’s the way I was when I first started shooting autos. I have gotten better but really want to up my proficiency with my auto! Because I believe the auto is the best choice!
A revolver sends a message when facing with a perp. The clicking of the hammer and cylinder plus those JHP rounds in evidence let the perp know what they are in for. One thing - always carry, always.
Hi I’ve been carrying a S&W 42 and now a 642 since starting in law enforcement in the late 1970s. I’ve found them to be excellent backup and UC weapons. I’ve always been able to qualify with them both in the State Police course and now in LEOSA. I suppose that sights and smaller calibers are ok but remember this is a close contact weapon and I don’t think I’d be engaging at more than 20 ft. I think the J frames are good choices but practice is a must. Nice job on the video. Keep up the good work.
I edc my Ruger sp 101 snubby. It weighs 26 ounces. Replaced the factory trigger spring with Wolf kit to a lighter 12 lb pull . Put on a hogue. Perfect for 38 special. Squeezes off 5 like melted butter. 357 kick a tad.
Ruger makes a snub nose revolver chambered in .327 Fed Mag. Felt recoil on that gun seems to be less than with my S&W 642 chambered in .38 special. You also have the added benefit of being able to fit one more round in the cylinder.
I love my 642. I carry it everywhere. Either primary or backup depending on the time of year. I do love my Taurus 856 executive grade and 65 too. I rotate between my glocks, revolvers and XD.
Had a Smith 360 PD and the ejector rod kept coming loose when I would shoot 357 mag. Smith sent me a new spring…same issue. Turned me off of S&W. Bought a kimber…love it
Good stuff. Revolvers though simple require more practice to shoot well and reload quickly. With good practice, patience, and coordination, you can reload in a few seconds. With the low capacity you have to be extra diligent on shot placement, cover, escape and such.
Nice to hear her mention that she was shooting 32 S&W long. My home defense gun as a 6-shot revolver in 32 S&W long. I load it with wadcutters. I grabbed my grip exerciser thingy that I hadn't used in months to use while watching the remainder of the video. Thanks for the reminder. But I probably won't use it while driving.
Just watched a video with you and your husband. I have used guns since my Army days in the 70’s, but I am enjoying your videos so much. Always fun and enjoyable.
I've shot a lot of revolvers but the only one I've personally carried is Smith & Wesson snub nose model 10-5. That was my official first ankle backup gun I still have it to this day
Hidden hammer J frames benefit a lot by repeated dry firing. I'm talking a couple of thousand times. They smooth out quite a bit and the pull decreases.
When shooting one handed with a revolver turn your body slightly to a straight 180 degree angle. Two hands you’re 90 degrees with a stance. By turning more to 180 degrees your kinesthetic placement of your shoulder and arm allows for more hand strength.
When shooting a revolver USE MORE FINGER a semi will let you use just the first pad, with a revolver use the second pad it gives more leverage on the trigger.
Greetings from Brazil!! Another very interesting ammo is the Magtech 38 SPL Short. Yes, they have a 38 SPL in short version, with energy similar to a 32 ACP. I believe that it can be an interesting choice for those who already have a 38 SPL and need to reduce recoil but, keeping the gun, speed loader, holster... Thanks for the video!!! Life is good!!! 👍
Nice video. That caliber looks very manageable. Will be interesting at the end of this to see which gun comes out on top and if you’ll change your daily carry.
Excellent work and perspectives. Just got this same exact model two days ago and i love it. DAO triggers do take some getting used to but dry fire reps make a world of difference.
Welcome to the magnificent .32 cal world! So glad you could make it here! .32 S&W Longs are great for training and familiarization with your weapon. They are also relatively available and somewhat inexpensive. And as you mentioned, the recoil is almost nonexistent. Unfortunately, the .32 H&R Mag cartridges are not so inexpensive, they are not so readily available, and basically only available in Personal Defense style rounds. And while the H&R Mag does offer more "punch" the recoil difference is not significantly different than the Longs. I carry a 3" SP in .327 Fed Mag and I have found that .327 ammo, while not cheap ($40 or so for box of 50) is far more available especially "on-line". And it is really a step up from the H&R Mag's. I hope you stick with it, and become a revolver fan! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona
I recently picked up a Taurus 605 poly .357. Loving it so far. Usually goes on my ankle as a back up. But been carrying it as my main EDC recently and Glock 43x on my ankle. Ya just can’t go wrong with the safety and reliability with a Snub nose revolver. Using .38 Hornady CD right now but been thinking about upgrading to .357 110g HP. Great video as always. Be well
Excellent video, really enjoyed it. I have (6) S&W Revolvers and after watching this video, I might have to add one more. Watching you shoot this, the recoil appeared equivalent to a .22 WMR. Thanks for all the hard work.
I've carried J and K Frame for years and bought the 632-UC as soon as it was available. I've installed the Wilson Combat spring kit and now the trigger is just right.
Nice video. Good discussion. My recommendation for new shooters and most ladies is the Ruger LCR in 327 Federal (and has been since it's introduction). It's light enough that it's likely to be carried instead of left at home. It has six shots instead of the five for 38 snubs. It's easy to shoot for most newcomers and ladies. AND, the reason it's so advantageous for new shooters is that it can use 32 S&W short - a pipsqueak round for newbies to learn with. It can use 32 S&W long - a highly accurate round as attested to by thousands of bullseye shooters - for development of accuracy. It can use 32 H&R which is a decent EDC cartridge in its own right, and readily controllable by ladies and those with less grip strength. And, when ready, it can use 327 Federal which closely approaches 357 mag performance with less recoil and less controllability issues. The S&W 632 you've shown isn't one I've handled, but it looks good and most of the things mentioned for the Ruger LCR will apply to it. The Smiths will usually weigh a bit more and have a slightly heavier DA pull, but all in all it would be a good choice also.
@@dreamfury2351 - My brother is hard-core right handed and finds it difficult to fill the cylinder in the same way most of us do. He opens the cylinder with his right hand and then transfers it to his left hand with the open cylinder pointed to the right (kind of like rolling it upside down into his left hand). He then loads the cylinder with his right hand - closes it with his left - and then transfers back to his right. He has gotten pretty quick with his technique. If your aunt has a similar issue with hand dominance, you might see if something like this would work. Also, it might help to lightly chamfer the chambers to remove any sharp edges (a little bit goes a long way).
@@dreamfury2351 - Ah. Understand. She also has a video showing how to rack the slide for those with less grip strength. Place the heel of the hand against the slide - roll the fingers over the top into a grip - then pull and release. My neice was having trouble until I relayed this info. No more issues. See if you can find the video, but that's the gist.
I have a Glock 43X (my favorite) and a SW 340 MP which is almost 100% identical size to the one you have in this video and after the first 3-4 months the 340 PD is all I carry. YES, limited capacity but it forces one to be more judicious with shots, but also it's super light, easier to conceal and has built in tritium sights. Loved watching this video and thinking about getting this EXACT model you have for my wife.
I carried a Bodyguard for several years, with those tiny wood grips AND a device that fit behind the trigger guard called a 'Tyler T-Grip' that made the little blaster fun to shoot! I like the classic look, but like Stav said, they made the revolver torment to shoot by themselves. Disclaimer: I'm a 6ft+, 200lb man.
I believe when using the ejector to empty the spent cartridges you need only use a single finger rather than hitting it with your palm. Love your videos.❤🙏
The 32 H&R Magnum and 32 long are excellent low recoil for a concealed carry snub nose revolver I carry a Charter Arms undercover red and really love it.
Love the 442 but traded it in for a Kimber k6/3” barrel which greatly improves accuracy and @26 oz 38s feel like a .22 if you have the cash, try out a Kimber.
Enjoyed the review. The Ruger LCR has a lighter trigger pull, while the LCRx variant has an external hammer so you can also thumb cock it for a much shorter and lighter trigger pull. The Rugers are chambered for the .327 Fed Mag round which allow you to use the less powerful .32 H&R Mag rounds. I like the .327 Fed Mag loads but the recoil sensitive would likely prefer the less powerful .32 H&R Mag rounds. The external hammer also allows you to do a cylinder rotation check after loading it without having to pull the trigger back enough to unlock the cylinder, and allows you to keep you thumb on the hammer when drawing it or reholstering it to stop the hammer coming back if something catches on the trigger. The hammer also facilitates the use of a gun retention strap. You really only need an internal hammer if you plan on carrying it in a pocket and want to be able to shoot through the pocket in an emergency.
I like that you brought up the fatigue you experienced firing double action and that exercise was the solution. I often hear experienced shooters recommending revolvers to people with poor hand strength. If a person's hand is too weak to grip a slide, what makes you think it's strong enough to pull a DA trigger?
Love hearing/seeing you experience something that people like me with EDS deal with when shooting. Our bodies can randomly stop working correctly. I started with a Taurus .357 Magnum and found I was getting hand fatigue very quickly. This was one reason I got the Shield EZ. I can practice much longer and I am much more accurate. Though concealment is more of a challenge with the longer barrel. Thank you for showing so many options!
I just got my Smith 432UC today, it's my new go-to ultra-light summer carry. I normally carry something larger all day every day but in those few use cases where the choice is no gun or this gun in appendix carry clipped to some gym shorts as I'm taking the trash out at 10PM before bed then I'd say it's a winner.
I went thru the same as you are now. When it comes to learning the trigger of a revolver. When I first bought my 605 Taurus. It showed I wasn't used to or had finger strength, to pull the trigger with my left ✋🏿 hand. Even with the 🐺 wollf spring kit I had put it in. It still took a minute for me to shoot it left trigger finger.
Hey carl thank you for your 30yrs of service. I have heard plenty of horror stories about the 32 ACP the mass State Police used to use it as their undercover firearms and there's all sorts of stories about how ineffective and terrible it was.... This particular firearm is in 32 H&R Magnum....soo its a step up.... 32acp is 60-85gr bullet traveling from 725 to 1,100 ft per second... 32 H&R is 60-115gr bullet traveling 850 to 1300 ft per second..... So I'm not saying it's the end all be all greatest caliber ever but I do think it's much more comparable to a 380 than a 32long or acp. We love the Glock 42 btw. Thank you for your comment...mac
I always tell my wife and daughter, find out what works for you and makes you comfortable and dont listen to what others say what you must carry. The 357 revolver is my favorite wheel gun i carry and I also love carrying a bersa 380 thunder plus daily as a backup.
I love snubbies, I think they’re an old standard for close-quarters shooting and are safer IMO. That said, they’re not for everybody-Glad you said so. I think a good trigger job may help.
Good video. 32 is too often overlooked. Not only is recoil soft but the noise is softer than calibers like 9mm. If one has to fight inside a building, one might still have hearing if they use a 32. Might add that the 32 automatics are nice shooters, too. Beretta Tomcat, for example, has the tilt up barrel for ease of loading and shoots well like all Berettas.
Like the 632 but am partial to Double action in revolvers.Never carry it though not like the weight.Great channel been watching from you and hubby’s start.👍
I work nights and I got my wife fit into a Ruger SP 101 loaded with wadcutters. Still love the S&W .32 but it wasn’t available at the time. Also love my 637. Trigger is so smooth.
I love my air weight.38 snub. It just feels so nice. I love, love, love my Colt Python 6” .357 as well. I don’t know that I’d carry them, certainly not the python…..I may use that to do bicep curls though!
Those old airweights are beautiful, but definitely are really snappy. My sister has one that ive fired a few times. Im a decent sized dude. 6'2 270lbs. Fairly sized hands, and even for me its snappy.
Another great revolver series is the Ruger SP101. I bought one for my first wife and trained her to use it. She didn't us it much but kept it in as part of the divorce settlement. She eventually handed it down to my daughter-in-law, who uses it to this day. Another great option would be the LCR or LCRX revolvers.
32 Smith & Wesson Long cartridge comes in a Wadcutter load. The Wadcutter is a flat nose bullet. It looks like a little soup can. The bullet penetrates well and cuts a full caliber wound deeply. Some expert consider the wadcutter the best load for a revolver.
1 more thought on the strength of your hand. You can dry fire that thing, or one similar, a lot. It will build strength if you pull as fast as you can till you can't anymore in 3 sets twice per day.
The ultimate carry revolver is the 8 shot Smith and Wesson 43C in 22 LR loaded with federal punch ammo. There are you tube videos showing it penetrating 16" of ballistic gel. I have 6 different J frames and believe me the 43C is the one you want.
Suggestion - Force your trigger finger to the end of the trigger. It isn't ergonomic but it does increase the leverage brought to bear in the hammer spring.
Although I Generally carry my Springfield Armory Hellcat 9 mm or my Glock 19 9 mm as my EDC, after watching this video I “may” consider test firing this weapon and if I like it enough I would consider carrying it as a secondary EDC. I also periodically carry my CZ 75 P01 9 mm as the added weight of the weapon seems to give added stability at the range that I like a lot and I’ve learned to like the hammer over the striker fire At 69 years old unfortunately I’ve begun to develop some bothersome arthritis in two fingers of my shooting fingers so this may just be the answer. Damn it suck’s aging, I realize I sound wishy washy but I’ve enjoyed getting to know some of the ins and outs of the different weapons and becoming somewhat proficient with different models. The Sig 365 Macro is the last one I’ll test out prior to being decisive about my EDC, but I like the Sig 365 Macro, the way it fits my hand, the 17 rnd magazine. I believe the Sig may win my heart, anyone agree or have concern?
Now you're on the right track! DAO _hammer fired_ revolver (or semi auto). My wife has been carrying a S&W Model 332 Airlight for more than 20 years! Same revolver, .32 H&R Magnum, with a Titanium cylinder. They were discontinued many years ago. The sights and trigger job of this Lipsey's offering are fairly useless for close range self defense...but it is the only way to get a S&W .32 H&R Magnum currently. And it's cheaper than trying to find a used Model 332. Most people who have a Modell 332 aren't selling it. For good reason! S&W J Frames have been my go-to off duty and concealed carry handguns since 1973, both as a police officer and now, as a retired police officer. The .32 H&R magnum is every bit as good for _close range self defense_ as the .38 Special, and more pleasant to shoot. I will not carry anything that is not DA/SA or DAO, _hammer fired._ Revolver or semi auto. Period.
It's a nice gun, lighter recoil than a 38, and much more manageable for smaller framed people. Mom even liked it with her permanent nerve damage. But, the big drawback is ammo availability and price. When we rented it, the ammo we bought was the most expensive handgun ammo in the store.
It’s all about ammo selection. If you’re willing to go to the .32, you can also shoot .38 short or long colts in the .38 and achieve the same decrease in recoil for comfort. Good video.
Revolvers are more reliable then semi's due to a much simpler design. The trade off is less ammo. This is why the 32's are coming back into popularity as they give you 6 shots in the smaller frames rather then 5 shots in the 38 cals. I'm a fan of the 327. Fed mag more than the 32 h&r personally. Never could figure out why they chambered these in a less powerful round. Chamber them in the most powerful round and then carry the less powerful if you desire. Just saying. Great vid.😉
Love your channel Stav. Since you seem to have an in with Smith & Wesson, maybe you can encourage them to actually make this gun available. Absolutely no dealers I have contacted can acquire this firearm. It looks like the perfect carry revolver.
Gun Sam Revolver Aficionado has some good ballistic tests on the .32 long, .32 magnum and .327 magnum. Also the old I frame guns are even smaller than the J frames and you can find them in .32.
I am an old man but I’ve fired many guns over the years I carry a 642 for self defense only i don’t care about recoil or accuracy with in 3-4 yards or so this is a get off me gun and that’s all it’s for I have big hands so I added Hogue grips made a big difference
I'm a guy and enjoy the info you give for "women". It's just more info for me to reference for my defense. Because you cover the good and bad of the gun. So it's great advice for everyone into guns.
I ended up getting the Kimber k6xs. I've tried out several revolves like the 642, 637, lcr, taurus, etc. and was horrible with them. With the kimber, it was so much better and more accurate for me.
You covered the topic well. I've never cared for "hammerless" revolvers, but welllll...we'll see. I'm with you on the being accustomed to semi-auto. I'm getting older so maybe if I carry a revolver the .32 H&R mag is an option. Thanks to RU-vid I haven't been getting notifications. I missed you guys and your quality content.
I've been carrying a Smith & Wesson model 60 in.38 caliber (it holds 5 rounds) in an ankle holster as my back up gun for 43 years. Although revolvers sometime get frowned upon, don't under estimate them. By the way, great video as usual.
The video was excellent and You did a marvelous job! Even though I think You are way better with Your autos! Plus the autos give you way more capacity which in a self defense incident with multiple attackers is a much better choice!👍🙏😊
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