I have the 7 + inch model get high on the grip with a death grip and it’s still a beast it actually handles pretty well double action and hot 45colt loads from the ruger only section almost make it pleasant to shoot and will still kill anything worth killing.
Just a couple of suggestions for the lady in the blue shirt: 1. The gun flips so much in your hand because you're holding it too low on the grip. 2. First bring the gun up to the target, then cock it. Cocking it first, then adjusting your grip & bring it up to the target is inviting an unintentional discharge before the grip is firm enough.
Tony, It is hard for her because the grip is too large for her hand. I agree that a higher grip is always better, but you have to grip where it's comfortable (especially with this much recoil). On the cocking point- I will say that doesn't matter as long as the shooter has excellent trigger discipline. In general, your advice is good advice. Thanks for watching.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 Locking wrists is good, keeping elbows slightly bent is good. Letting the gun ride up is better than rotating in the wrists. Arm strength is a better recoil manager than wrist strength, as wrists can easily let go and let the barrel split your forehead, or in the case of a double-action revolver, send a second round through your own noggin or the ceiling.
@@exothermal.sprocket I wish more people would load a single round when handing a double action revolver to a less experienced shooter. I have seen the double tap that you describe and it is SCARY. I always single load for people who are shooting mine for the first time.
Mind over matter? Many grown men would be reluctant to fire that revolver in that caliber! To harness that much power in a small handgun is very impressive. Great video!
I have the original taurus raging bull, it was my first magnum handgun. It is a little different, but basically the raging hunter. It is softer shooting because they port the barrel, and is a good gun. Nothing is built as stout as a ruger, and the trigger is not as good as the ruger. However, it is a good gun and is hard to beat for their asking price. I would recommend it based on my experience.
I was concerned about your wife. Everyone did well, but sometimes the recoil brought the muzzle close to aiming at her head. If during firing her finger would come off the trigger, the cylinder would index to the next round. There is a change the recoil could result in a trigger pull during recoil. Just something to be aware of. Does look like a blast. Have fun.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 good plan. I always start with one round just in case they lose control. If they have never seen it fired, I'll shoot one round so they know what to expect.
I assure you she has a good grip. 454 is a monster round, and for her hand size and grip strength, she does just fine. Techniques are important, but at a certain level, brute strength is required. She has a good technique, just not brute strength.
It hurt watching that woman shoot with her elbows locked like that, shes a tough one. If she bends her elbows while flaring them out to the sides and flexing her muscles her arms will work like shock absorbers. It also makes your fingers kind of act like a hinge, squeezing the heel of your support hand behind the back strap. Remember to grip that thing like your trying to break the handle off.
Savage handgun, but for what purpose? If you live or often visit bear country, it makes sense, although a 5" barrel would be a lot more stable, especially if, God forbid, you were facing a charging grizzly. A 2.5" snubby kicks bad enough with .38 or .357, much more with .454. It's no bargain, either, around $1,500 for a revolver most people would have trouble handling.
It is probably the most popular bear revolver because it's easy to carry. I don't have bear here, it is just for fun. 454 is my favorite caliber, I have three guns that will shoot it. Hope you enjoyed the video.
45 colt is very easy to handle given the gun weighs about 4 lbs, and is the most practical round to carry because following up is very easy. Just like how the .38 Special and .44 Special are commonly used in snubby magnum revolvers for city carry, same applies with the 45 colt. The person who does carry only 454 should probably talk to someone about that idea so they don't nail 5 houses down in home defense
@@Ryan_Wiseman mine comes in under 3 pounds (2 lbs and 13 oz if I remember). In an urban environment, 454 may be overkill, but in the woods is different. I carry this one in the woods with 250 grain barnes xpb handloads.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 my bad on the weight, it is closer to 3 lbs, especially loaded with 454 Casull. I do like the 454 for woods, and Hornady FTX 45 Colt for home defense
