I've been a revolver shooter for years, and this was an excellent refresher. Your video presentations are first rate. We are all so lucky to have you as a resource!
GunBlue is not kidding; I used to shoot in a league and if you practice double action a few weeks for 1/2 hour or so, you will be amazed at how you can get the sights to stop jumping around as you pull threw the double action.
I've shot revolvers for over 30 years. Certified expert marksman with 2" model 15 in the AF and just learned alot from you. Keep up dispensing your knowledge! And thank you!
@@mauer594 I found your question 11 months late, but I'll answer anyway. Most advanced departments began formal revolver training during the 1970s, some a bit earlier. The vast majority used what was known as the 25 yard standardized PPC, Practical Pistol Course developed by the NRA, though some added 50 yard stages of fire, especially in formal competition. All firing was done double action from the secured, snapped holster, typically over a 60 round course, with stages at 7, 15, and 25, or 50 yards. At the 7 yard line, shooters on line drew when the target turned toward them, or at the blast of a whistle, firing six, reloading, then another six, all in 20 seconds. The sequence was repeated at the 15 yard line, in 30 seconds. At the 25 yard line, shooters fired with the strong hand from behind a barricade, then from the weak hand, opposite barricade, then kneeling, then prone. Departments with NRA certified police firearms instructors could obtain NRA sanctioned rankings and badges for Marksmen, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Distinguished Expert. In order to obtain and wear the Distinguished Expert badge, the shooter was required to fire three nearly perfect scores out of a possible 600 for official record on an NRA silhouette, witnessed and attested to by the NRA instructor. Most departments gradually moved away from the PPC course as various other "Hogans Alley" style courses were developed in the latter 80s and 90s, involving running and shooter movement, and challenging "Shoot, Don't Shoot" exercises. Other scenarios were developed for auto pistols involving dummy rounds for gun stoppage correction. The history of police firearms training development was very involved, to provide officers with the finest skills.
@@GunBlue490 My dad joined the police after Vietnam in 1970. He was a master with the .357, which was their duty gun at the time. I still cherish, shoot, and EDC carry his police S&W 13-2 that he left to me to this day.
I learned to “stage” the trigger shooting the SW CS1 with US Customs in the late 80s. I came to appreciate that subtle click right before it went off. With my snubby 642 today I can still hit a 1x1’ steel plate continually at 100’.
When I was young I used to use a revolver for work back in the "dump pouch days :) " I had an exercise that I used on in which I would place a penny on the frame just ahead of the rear sight (making sure the revolver was unloaded first !!) Then practice drawing the trigger straight back while keeping the gun on target without tipping the penny off. I used to be fairly proficient with a revolver and I think this exercise helped . Worked with model 10s, 19s, security 6s, GP 100s etc.
These video's should be considered National Treasures. They hand down many bits of information derived from years of study, helping us Americans maximize our gun experiences, fun and safety. After years learning about guns, I am always pleasantly surprised how much I don't know regardless of how seemigly simple the topic of particular video is. "The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get." quote comes to mind after I watch GB video's I'm reminded of the profound Mark Twain quote "I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain. ... Thanks Again GunBlue.
I was trained to shoot a revolver in the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1987. Although at the time I thought my training was very good, I was not trained in the different trigger pull and thumb grip, (single vs double action), that you have presented here. As my police career evolved, I ended up with a Glock 19, I even became a firearms instructor. This was the best revolver training presentation I have seen. I really enjoy your videos. You have a tremendous amount of knowledge, thank you for sharing it.
My wife Carrie's a S&W 15 - 2. Always practives double action. Her form and accuracy amazes everyone that sees her shoot. Incredible, I couldn't be prouder. 🙂🙂🙂
I was amazed at how still that revolver stayed when GunBlue demonstrated the trigger pull. Watching closely, the only wobble I perceived came from his arm, not from the trigger pull. That's how you know GunBlue truly knows what he is talking about!
@@markr5132 in real life self defense, it's very likely you will have one hand to use. That's why I practice it, and don't carry something silly like 44 magnum that I can't control.
What great timing sir! I was shooting a nice .357 S&W revolver with my dad this morning (quality quarantine time). I discussed how I needed to study the technique of shooting double action! Blessings from Texas to you and yours during these trying times my friend!
This is my favorite time of year - the smell that permeates the air, of the melting snow, conifers and the feel of new life imminent. You and Benny stay well, and God Bless. Fantastic and informative as always.
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Funny you mentioned these two icons. I've thought many times on what a great collaboration video they could provide. Anyone care to wager a guess at the view and "like" numbers that video would generate?
@@craigbenz4835 thanks for the suggestion, I watched some of his LE Qualification course vids and I like his personality, if there's one thing that turns me off immediately is arrogance or the tough guy act. In my experience, tough guys don't have to act tough.
You are the "Bob Ross" of firearms. Calming, yet motivating me to be better at something that I'll never be as good at as you are. Good job as always and be safe in these difficult times Sir. God bless.
It is always so good to hear from you those who know what they are talking about, AND know how to transmit their brutal knowledge to ignorants, as myself. I like guns, and where I live I hardly could own a legal firearm. And even if I did, it would be my disgrace if I had to use it in self defense of me, my family, and my property. Here things are upside down 😢😢😢. I do not have any real gun though. Yet I will die liking guns. No matter what. Thanks for this class, Sir! ❤
Re: Double action trigger control. I’ve been a fan for quite a while, have watched many of your videos, and usually I am in complete agreement. “Howsomever”- Back in the glory days of the wheel gun, I was a member of the largest sheriff’s department in the world. Their issue gun was the S&W model 15 (I think that was the number) Combat Masterpiece. The way they taught us to shoot double-action was exactly the way you described as a defect. One learned to lock up the cylinder in the heavier first part of the double action pull,steady the gun, then complete the final squeeze, which was similar to single action. With practice, you could do that all day long. So, they must’ve had thousands of defective guns, huh? Unfortunately, for me, that didn’t work, as I favored the Colt; and you can’t do that with the Colt.
Great video……..but……..I agree. Being able to “stage” a double action trigger, like I can easily and effortlessly do with my GP100, does not mean the gun is defective. Far from it. It gives me three options, single double, and “staged” double, which comes in handy from time to time…
I read "The Secrets of Double Action Shooting" by Bob Nichols (written in 1950) in 1971 when I was much younger. I found it fascinating. Then in 1974 or so I fell amongst a group of gentlemen who shot combat pistol matches using double action revolvers in double action mode. In those days I shot a Government Model and secretly felt superior. They cleaned my clock. I did have the sense to realize they knew something I didn't. There followed a long - it seems - period of developing the technique. Actually, it was faster than I thought. You bring up a very good and valid point. Do it one handed. I shoot two handed, and at the same time am aware that the 'other' hand is often busy. The quest goes on. By the way, the 'sideways verses square on' discussion was going on the days of dueling and duelists.
Thanks for another great video. I’ve been shooting DA exclusively the past few trips to the range using your suggestions and I’m getting better. Blessings sir.
@@GunBlue490 Wow! ---- You are the first man that I have ever heard/read the words "fond memories" and Fort Polk, La. in the same sentence. 🙃 Most guys hate that place. How did a New Englander handle that swamp heat and humidity and nasty critters down in Cajon land? {btw - Good video!}
I first carried a Ruger Security Six and after years returned to a revolver be that a snubby 38 special, Good review of the basic of how to improve using a revolver. " Wheel guns are real guns"
whitewater rafting (rowing) and revolver trigger pull. sweet! guess what I am doing now with my sp101? cool instructions to practice. I was watching reloading powder choices and wondering how I got here. I subscribed because of so much cool information from a gifted teacher! Thanks!
I am sure I'm speaking for many of your friends and followers in wishing you are your family a Happy Easter! It's times like these when we "count our blessings" and thank the lord that we have fellow Americans that help us along the way in being better people, better protectors of or family etc... so thank you for the big part you play in spreading your fact based information that helps us in so many ways! p.s. Give Benny a big hug and an extra table scrap for us!!
So glad you covered the isosceles. Can’t tell you how many ppl practice just like that and are done. Never mind just shooting with one hand it’s very seldom I see ppl practicing shooting with their weak hand, kudos to them. Keep them coming GB you are very knowledgeable. God bless your for family.
I always love watching your videos. Even after serving in the USMC and shooting for the last 37 years, I find I always learn something new from you. And it's great to see you healthy and happy.
I subscribe to many You Tub gun friendly sites. You are my favorite by far and I look forward to each new video you put out. Thank you from a real fan. Mike T from NJ
Thank you sir. I was struggling to be accurate with my model 442 airweight I purchased for a carry gun. I can handle an auto just fine and I’m now certain with some practice the revolver will serve me just fine.
Brilliantly explained, love the analogies and the cadence of speech. Your educational experience is clear to see. I'm a DA/SA pistol guy and the information here is highly applicable to those platforms also.
I did my firearm training as UK police officer about twenty seven years ago and I've learned things about trigger pull from your video today. On my initial course I had assumed that all the people training me were firearm experts, and some of them obviously were, but some of them were only an 'Instructor's' course away from where I was. Lots of arrogance but not a lot of knowledge. That became apparent with the difficulty for some to answer simple questions regarding things like 'position of finger on trigger', 'how to remedy common trigger pull issues like pulling and pushing shots', and not being able to explain the reason for the different sized apertures on the rotating rear sight on an MP5. I suppose it's what happens sometimes when a certain type of person thinks the job is about looking good while wearing sunglasses and chewing gum. One thing that nobody seems to mention when talking about single and double action, is that the trigger pull is heavier with DA because pulling the trigger has to rotate the cylinder to the next round as well as cocking the hammer, and in SA the main effort is the thumb cocking of the trigger, which also rotates the cylinder, leaving the trigger only needing a much reduced 'pulling' effort to fire. Anyway, good video, now I've a lot of 'back issues' to go through to catch up.
Thanks, I really like your personality and your manner of instruction. As kids our our first handgun lessons were on a da revolver and we had to master it before we could move on to the coveted 1911. It was frustrating but ever since then every trigger I meet is my friend. I trained my daughters up the same way.
Thanks for the tip on using the inside of the joint for Double Action, as well as, the tip not pull the trigger to stage a single action setup on a Double action pull. I will also be practicing the single arm dry fire technique more importantly French. Blessings to you!
Glad you and Benny are doing well. Very good information, all my Military training was with 1911 or M9. I have recently developed a Revolve love. Thanks again, I'll apply the finger placement. Stay safe.
Excellent video. I’ve carried a Sig p220 since i came on the job. I still see tremendous value in a double action trigger in a duty handgun. Thank you for posting.
Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Good to be outside and so,glad to hear Bennie is doing so well. Proof that God loves you in a very special way. Take care and always look forward to your videos. Hope you and your family stays safe and happy.👍🐶🇺🇸
I'll take your advice,... with my SRH 454 , it's really a beast one handed, but a challenge I enjoy. I've had it since it was first introduced and mostly use two handed to be proficient. Thanks for all your imput and effort, I watch all your shows...
You don't need a round in chamber to improve the trigger pull. Lots of dry firing and you could reload something lighter for training or shoot .45 Colt or Schofield.
@@onpsxmember I got rid of all colt cases, didn't want to forget brushing between meals and have overpressure issues with the larger one's, using H-110 on the large and don't dare download with that powder!
I watched your 9 part series and now this, Now I know how to fix a problem that has been bedeviling me for about 4 years on one of my guns. It won’t ever be a target pistol but I won’t always hit low with it anymore. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips. I appreciate them! I grew up in a veteran's housing project after the war. About 1955 - 56 Jack Ennis, our neighbor (a Marine Corps veteran), showed me how he fired his .45 service automatic: Jack was right-handed and he used his the middle finger on his right hand as his trigger finger. It seems to me (although I might be suffering from the faulty memory of a 6 year-old kid) that he used his index finger to point down along the slide at the target. In any event, that's the way that Jack felt comfortable shooting. Now that I'm pushing 70 years old and I've got a tremendous amount of arthritis in the fingers of my right hand (and I am right handed), I shoot my DAO revolver with my left hand. I had made the mistake of shooting using the fingertip. Pulling the trigger using the joint is a much for comfortable way to go.
I like how you typically use one hand to shoot. This is actually how my dad taught me and I typically stick with it 80% of the time. I do practice with a variation or another of weaver or isosceles somewhat regular but typically my practice is one hand and focus is one hand. “Handgun not a Handsgun” is EXACTLY the point me made.
Thank you for taking the time, this was great. During the shutdown of local ranges (and scarcity of ammo) I've been dry-fire training with laser cartridges in a revolver. Aimed at a blank wall the laser flash gives some feedback about my trigger pull. If it's smooth and centered a small red point is seen, if the pull is sloppy it looks like a red streak or dash because of muzzle motion.
Have been shooting revolvers (and others of course) for almost 50 years, including having taught several thousand police officers/professionals. Shooting and fighting with a handgun are certainly not the same things but are often confused. I find most students do not train for natural movement under stress. Defensive and natural trigger use was well explained in a book I read titled "Beyond the Muzzle: The Firearm and Shooter Development Guide". I enjoy your videos. Good verbal descriptions.
Hello from Western Maine! Sincere thanks for the tips. Most of my DAO development has been trial and error at this point, so this gives me something to focus on!