Videos tagged with Shrouded Hammer

This video announces the 2025 return of the Taurus 850 revolver. Described as a double-action-only, shrouded-hammer variant of the Taurus 856, it is chambered in .38 Special. The design emphasizes minimal snag points, making it suitable for pocket carry with a proper holster. The description also notes that a .357 Magnum version, the Taurus 650, is also available. The video promotes joining the NRA.

This Gun Talk Radio episode features a confession from "Tom" about a negligent discharge (ND) during a recent range day. He recounts an incident involving his Smith & Wesson snubnose revolver with a shrouded hammer. Tom emphasizes that his firearm was always pointed in a safe direction, explaining the cause of the ND and highlighting the importance of vigilance during training and a thorough understanding of one's equipment. The episode also includes an appreciation for the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ pistol.

This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Praga Model 1919, Czechoslovakia's first pistol. Introduced by Václav Holek at the Zbrojovka Praga factory, it was adopted by Czech military and police forces and also sold commercially. The pistol is a blowback-operated .32 ACP firearm with a shrouded hammer and interesting disassembly features. The video notes the factory's mismanagement leading to bankruptcy and Holek's later work on the ZB-26 machine gun. It also mentions the subsequent adoption of the vz.22 pistol.

This YouTube video showcases a range test of the Smith & Wesson Model 638 revolver. The description highlights its classic status within the S&W Airweight lineup and specifically mentions its shrouded hammer design, which facilitates single-action operation without the hammer spur snagging on clothing. The video aims to provide viewers with a detailed look at the range experience with this particular firearm.

This video features a review of the Charter Arms Bulldog revolver, focusing on its suitability for self-defense. The reviewer, Kevin, examines different versions of the Bulldog, including a shrouded hammer stainless-steel model and the compact "Bulldog Boomer" with a ported barrel. He discusses key features such as the 5-shot capacity, 2.5-inch barrel (2-inch for Boomer), weight, single-double action trigger, and approximate retail price. The review utilizes SIG Sauer .44 Special 200-grain V-Crown ammunition. The video highlights the Bulldog's value as a high-caliber handgun for self-defense and encourages viewers to subscribe to the USCCA for more content.

This video provides a detailed look at the BSW Prototype Gas-Operated Pistol, a rare firearm developed for German Army trials in 1936 or 1937. The presenter discusses the pistol's gas-accelerated blowback design, aluminum frame, stamped slide, and 13-round 9x19mm magazine. Despite some innovative features, the video highlights the pistol's impracticality, including difficult disassembly, large size, harsh recoil due to its lightweight nature and high bore axis, and general finickiness, ultimately explaining why it lost the trials to the Walther P38. The presenter had the opportunity to shoot one of the three surviving examples, offering a rare firsthand perspective on this historical firearm.

This video explores the Gustloff Prototype Pistol, a rarely seen firearm developed by the German industrial giant Gustloff. Designed for police or SS use, this pistol features an alloy frame with steel inserts, a steel slide, a simple blowback mechanism, and a fixed barrel reminiscent of the Walther PPK. Notable features include a shrouded hammer, double-action trigger, and a unique safety lever that de-tensions the hammer spring. Approximately 200-300 were produced for evaluation but never secured a contract. Many of these pistols saw minimal combat use and were brought back as souvenirs by Allied soldiers after WWII. The example shown is a very early production unit, serial number 13.