A tribute to Elmer Keith - Father of the Magnum Handgun Cartridge
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Published 2020-07-05
Mr. Keith was unhappy with the performance of the handgun calibers of his time, so he set out to improve them. The result was a vastly improved lineup of magnum handgun calibers - the 357 magnum, 41 magnum and 44 magnum.
Elmer Keith's accomplishments in the field of firearms and ammunition development led this Northwest cowboy and rancher to become one of the most respected and revered members of the shooting community. He would go on to become a highly successful outdoor writer and author. His was a life well-lived and his story is the stuff of legend!
All Comments (21)
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Thank you for your comments and kind words about my grandfather. If you ever decide to sell or come across any firearms owned by Elmer Keith under $5 k let me know please. Because of their value and my mother and sisters greed and hatred of guns,most were sold then we spent the last two years in probate after my father passed away Sept 1st 2019 but he lived a long and good honest life like grandpa did. My son and I are the last two keeping the family name and tradition going.
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I am 80 years old. I started reading Elmer Keith when I was 11. I consider him a mentor in my life, although I never got to meet him. He taught me life lessons, and made me a handgunner who could double action six .44 Magnums into a shirt pocket at 40 yards. I am happy watching you do this video, and reading so many of the comments of folks who feel as we do about Elmer. I'll head to the range this week. Thank you.
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I subscribed after i heard .41 magnum
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Thank you the tribute to Elmer Keith, one of the most influential people in the firearms history, especially the revolver world. His wisdom is just as applicable today as it was when he originally wrote it.
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Back about '74- '75 I was at the NRA convention in San Diego, standing at the Petersen Publishing booth (Guns and Ammo) Noticed some old guy in a cowboy hat standing nearby. Didnt think much of it for a minute then Holy Crap it's Elmer Keith! I did get to talk to him for a few brief minutes. People talk about meeting some actor or actress well meeting Elmer Keith was meeting a celebrity for me.
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Mr.Keith evaluated my shooting in 1968. He was a wonderful man and I learned a lot from him
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Excellent episode Mark! When Mr Keith visited my great uncle's gun shop and went out shooting , they tapped a few empty catridges into the end logs of the old barn . Just a little reminder of a great shooter. Thanks again !
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Elmer Keith’s Book Sixguns Is also a Great Read Mark 😀😊👍🏼 He Was an Innovative And Amazing Man Great Video and Tribute Mark
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What surprised me is how rough life was out there even well into the 1900s.
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I too looked forward to reading Keith article's as a kid.
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Elmer taught me to shoot handguns by studying "Sixguns". I'm forever indebted and hunted all my deer with a 44 Mag S&W.
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I'm so glad that someone with your enthusiasm and knowledge about Mr. Keith has some of his revolvers, thank you for sharing them with us. I bought a lot of gunsmithing books at a auction a while back and his book titled " Hell I was there" was in with the books I bought, now I can't wait to read it.
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This brought back lots of memories. I use Keith style bullets pretty much for all my serious loads.
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Thank you great bio and video about Elmer Keith.
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I have cast and used Elmer Kieth semi wadcutter bullet and like them. I have several of his books he’ll I was there is a great read as well as his book reference to six guns I like the old 44 special also
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What a treat to be able to shoot these pistols. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Great video! I too am a huge Elmer Keith fan. I read that book about 25 years ago. Enjoyed every word! I remember reading somewhere about the time Elmer told Jack O'Connor that the .270 Win makes "a damn fine coyote rifle." Also remember reading that Elmer Keith was an editor's nightmare. I'm glad I found your channel. You've earned yourself another subscriber!
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What awesome firearms to have in your collections! Thank you for sharing with us.
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I am reading. Hell I was there. great book about Elmer Keith. I recommend it. the cheapest I could find a copy was 150 bucks so I got it from my library.
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Man oh man, congrats on the Elmer Keith revolvers! What an amazing group of revolvers to have the pleasure of owning and shooting!
