Massad Ayoob: Are Revolvers still relevant? The positives of modern wheel guns. Critical Mas 60

If there is anyone I sit down and really listen to it is Massad Ayoob on anything in this field. He is far more than a good speaker and knows how to dress like a gentleman, but what he has in his brain saves people's lives.

"Yes, Revolvers are still relevant. There, I answered your question." - An American

I was a firearms instructor for 19 of my 22 year federal law enforcement career. I retired early because of a tumor in my head and neck that has left me with a left side deficit. In firearms terms that meant I had incredible difficulty in racking the slide of my Sig P220. It was by far one of my favorite firearms, and I had carried it for years and kept even after I had to switch to a service issued firearm. But, simply put, I couldn't reliably use it anymore. So I went back to my roots and returned to the double action revolver. Plus I really enjoy single action revolvers as well. I can keep shooting, and do it reliably and safely. In addition to the dry fire practice, I highly reccomend an old technique we called ball and dummy. Put three live rounds into your cylinder, staggering them a bit, and fill the empty chambers with spent casings. Look away, spin the cylinder, close and begin shooting. Double action! It's a great technique to get rid if any flinching, or recoil anticipation, and we were always taught that letting each shot be a surprise was best. Plus you really can make a 50 round box of ammo last a long time. It's a great basic marksmanship training exercise.

Mr.A, I began in law enforcement in ‘81-2. Interviewed in 81, got tentatively, at that interview. Early 82 I got the call. After I was sworn in, presented with my dept issue uniforms and weaponry, my Asst. Chief sat down with me, and said, something to the affect, do your best, do your job well and watch, read and learn from this guy named Massad Ayoob. I did, did and triple did. I learned more from you about how to control my weapons, than I ever did in the military. But, where I excelled the most was in evidence collection and courtroom presentation. A Superior Court judge complimented me one day after an exceptionally difficult case in which the bad guys lost. The judge asked where in the world I learned how to present myself AND just the facts except when the jury needed to hear common sense. I replied simply, Mr. Massad Ayoob. The judge smiled and said, ahhh but can you shoot as good as you work the jury. An invitation to the firing range was extended and accepted. Afterwards, he patted me on my off hand shoulder and said simply, “damn son, keep up the good works.” Later that year, I had an opportunity to assist the judge’s wife, who I did not know of the connection. Christmas time came and I reported for duty as normal. To my surprise, there was a nicely wrapped gift waiting for me in dispatch. When I went to dispatch to pick it up, the dispatcher told me my Ass. Chief had it and I was to report to him to get it. To my surprise, inside the package , was a S&W mdl 19. Puzzled because it had no name on it, I looked up at the Ass. Chief. He just grinned and said, “Corporal, a gift from the Judge.” All this because, I learned from you how to be a Cop. A Policeman and a servant to my community. THANK YOU!

Before even watching the video, I'm going to say that revolvers are relevant for revolver calibers. The .357 Magnum is still the king manstopper. Also, they can sit and gather dust for years and still work. Which is good for those people who don't shoot often but want something for home defense

At 68 I still learn many things from this gentleman. That you Sir for all your hard work and time you are appreciated very much.

Massad Ayoob wrote the best book on concealed carry that I ever read. It was the foundation for me 30 years ago when I was new. “In the Gravest Extreme” helped me get a serious mindset about the responsibility of being legally armed. Much respect to this man.

Have a friend that works as a security guard. He carries a Colt Python 6 inch chambered in .357. It is very noticable in his holster. According to him, it is much more intimidating than a black Glock in a black holster.

People constantly ask me to do "drywall tests" on various types of ammo. I have to explain to them that anything that will stop a human threat will not be stopped by many many layers of drywall. Can you possibly address this?

I never felt under gunned with a revolver. Training is the key.

I carried a 6" Python on duty for several years until our department mandated semi autos. (Sig to the rescue) Still have my Python and will never sell nor trade it. It'll get passed down to my kids. Good presentation Mas!

I read his articles growing up. This guy is a genius. Relevant today. Will probably be relevant tomorrow.

My father spoke so highly of this gent. And he was a range instructor for a very long time.

A time-tested tool, and its beauty never fades.

My wife is not going to understand, but now I have to get one of those. When she does understand, I'll have to get another one for her. Thanks.

Revolvers will NEVER be irrelevant.

My first gun was a 38 special, started open carrying at 18, shot it for years before transitioning to a semi auto. He's right, the first few times you lower the hammer on a live round it feels like you're defusing a miniature bomb.

I asked this question over 5 years ago on a forum cause I was seeing less and less revolvers in gun stores. I grew up learning to shoot a s&w model 19-4 357mag. Might be why I shoot hammer fired guns better than striker fire. I haven't owned a revolver in a long time but I'm returning to my roots and buying more revolvers. Don't think you covered in your video but one thing I do like about revolvers is you can store them loaded forever and not worry about a spring going bad.

Spray n pray. Totally agree. I used to teach the SA80 ( yeah I know, but it's what we were issued) anyway one of the demos we used to do was show recruits and trained ranks that a single well aimed shot would result in a hit with 29 rounds left in your magazine, but spray a magazine probably results in an empty mag, having to reload, and not necessarily a hit. Yes, suppressive fire is a thing, but not every time.

Mr. Ayoob , I have followed you for most of my entire adult life. I am a retired police officer. Have been a firearms Instructor for 30 years (still teaching firearms). Your videos are a wealth of information, that I often use in my courses. Thank you for your dedication to firearms training and helping us train both police and civilians. Stay Safe.