This video explores the iconic .44 Magnum cartridge, detailing its historical development driven by Elmer Keith and its subsequent popularization by manufacturers like Remington and Smith & Wesson. It highlights the cartridge's reputation for immense power, its cultural impact through media like 'Dirty Harry,' and its enduring appeal to shooters, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts. The narrative emphasizes the .44 Magnum's status as a legendary handgun round, delving into its power, precision, and lasting influence.
This video features a Point-of-View (POV) firing demonstration of a Smith & Wesson .455 Mark II revolver. The description provides significant historical context, detailing its lineage as a variation of the highly regarded "Triple Lock" (.44 Hand Ejector 1st Model New Century). It was manufactured for British service as a "substitute standard" sidearm during WWI to supplement Webley Mk VI production. The .455 Mark II is distinguished by the absence of the third locking lug and ejector shroud found on earlier models. The video highlights the performance of this historically significant revolver chambered in .455 Webley.
This video features a product spotlight on the Tyler Gun Works "Working" Custom Revolver, also referred to as the "Bow-Ty Express." Bobby Tyler of Tyler Custom Gun Works discusses his new single-action revolver, which is a modified Ruger Vaquero. Key features include a custom grip frame designed by Ronnie Wells, inspired by the Elmer Keith No. 5 but improved for comfort, with a longer profile, rounded edges, and a thinner backstrap. The revolver also boasts weight-reducing cuts, a Skinner Sights dovetail front sight, a Bisley hammer and trigger, a Belt Mountain base pin, and black Micarta grips. It's presented as a robust, reliable, and comfortable working gun intended for daily use and carry, with Tyler's signature action and accuracy packages. A custom holster is included with each firearm, and a limited production run of 60-90 units is planned. The video also references a previous discussion on the original Elmer Keith No. 5 grip.
This video from Rock Island Auction Co. showcases a remarkable John Linebaugh custom revolver chambered in .500 Linebaugh. Built on a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley frame, this single-action revolver offers rifle-like power in a belt-holster-friendly package. It fires a 440-grain bullet at impressive velocities, surpassing even .44 Magnum in some aspects, despite weighing less. The description highlights the custom features, including a modified cylinder and reinforced front sight, designed to handle extreme recoil. The .500 Linebaugh cartridge's history and effectiveness on big game are discussed, with a nod to Elmer Keith's likely appreciation for such a powerful firearm.
This video features a round table discussion with firearms experts about Elmer Keith's iconic "No. 5" Colt Single Action Army revolver. Panelists, including gunwriter Tank Hoover, custom gunsmith Bobby Tyler, and holster maker Mike "Doc" Barranti, delve into the revolver's history, its influence on modern revolver development, and the art of custom gunsmithing. They discuss Keith's vision for the "No. 5" as a potential game-changer for Colt, its advanced features compared to contemporary models like the Ruger Blackhawk and Colt New Frontier, and its capability as a 100-yard handgun. The conversation also touches upon technical limitations of early custom gunsmithing, aesthetic qualities of firearms, and preservation techniques for engraved firearms.
This video delves into the history and significance of Elmer Keith's custom Colt Single Action Army revolver, nicknamed "No. 5." Built in 1929, this firearm represents a culmination of Keith's extensive knowledge and experience as a hunter, rancher, and firearm writer. The description details the gun's origins, including a challenge from a Pennsylvania gunsmith, Harold Croft, and the subsequent development of Keith's ideal revolver. Key features highlighted include its custom grip, target sights, unique cylinder pin latch, and the .44 Special and .44 Russian chambering. The video also touches on the gun's working cowboy history and subsequent engraving.
This episode of Gun Guys features Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn discussing their personal lists of the most influential figures and innovators in the history of the firearms industry. They highlight pioneers like John Moses Browning, Colonel Jeff Cooper, Armand Swenson, Eugene Stoner, and Elmer Keith, acknowledging their profound impact and groundbreaking developments that have shaped gun culture and firearm technology for shooters worldwide. The video also briefly touches upon the expertise of Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn themselves, with links to Wilson Combat's website and newsletter.
This episode of Gun Guys features Bill and Ken discussing the legendary Elmer Keith, his pivotal role in developing iconic magnum revolver cartridges like the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .41 Magnum. They delve into Keith's life as a rancher, author, and avid handgun hunter, highlighting his distinctive style with cigars and Stetsons. The discussion touches upon Keith's handloading efforts that pushed the boundaries of existing cartridges, leading to the creation of the .357 Magnum. The expertise of Ken Hackathorn (US Army Special Forces, FBI Instructor) and Bill Wilson (founder of Wilson Combat) adds significant depth to the historical and technical aspects of the conversation.
This video delves into the history of the Magnum era with a look at three rare Smith & Wesson revolvers. Hosted by Brownells Gun Techs and firearm historians, the presentation features revolvers owned by influential figures like Elmer Keith, Douglas Wesson, and Phillip Sharpe. These guns were instrumental in the development and popularization of the .357 Magnum cartridge, showcasing its early testing and impact, including its use against bulletproof glass. The video highlights the meticulous registration of early .357 Magnum revolvers and their connection to figures like J. Edgar Hoover, explaining the caliber's initial popularity with law enforcement.
Brownells Gun Tech™ Steve Ostrem provides an in-depth overview of the .44 Magnum cartridge, tracing its origins to Elmer Keith's quest for a more powerful handgun round. The video details the collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington to introduce the cartridge in 1956, and the subsequent adoption by Ruger. It also highlights the cartridge's suitability for lever-action rifles from manufacturers like Winchester, Marlin, and Henry Repeating Arms. The iconic Dirty Harry movie and Clint Eastwood's S&W Model 29 are credited with bringing the .44 Magnum to mainstream public awareness, solidifying its legendary status as a robust and versatile "shooter's" cartridge.
This TFB TV episode reviews the Ruger GP100 chambered in .44 Special, coinciding with the cartridge's 100th anniversary. The presenter highlights the .44 Special as an ideal choice for various outdoor activities and for those finding the .44 Magnum overpowered, suitable for cowboy action shooting and general woods exploration. The video references the historical significance of the .44 Special and mentions Elmer Keith, suggesting it would have pleased him and his contemporaries.
This video delves into a historical firearm incident involving Elmer Keith, a renowned figure in firearms history. The content focuses on a catastrophic "ka-BOOM" event from 1923, where Keith, as a beginner, experienced a gun explosion due to dangerously overloaded handloads. The video showcases remnants of the exploded cylinder, offering a tangible link to this early, and hazardous, learning experience. It aims to extract valuable lessons from this incident, providing insights for viewers interested in firearms history, reloading, and the inherent dangers of improper ammunition handling.
