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Here's a question for all you "ol' western" fans.


In old western gunfights, as revolvers (primarily) are being fired, one often hears a "whining" sound, either as the projectile is leaving the gun, or the gun reacting as a result of it being fired. Not sure which.


I'm wondering if anyone here knows what makes that noise... what causes it to whine like that. I'm curious, as I'll explain below.


I have made the decision to delve into the world or "wheel guns" (revolvers). For the longest time, I had overlooked revolvers, simply for capacity reasons. I was interested only in pistols that would provide me excellent capacity (10 rnds. minimum) for self defense purposes. But, recently, I now see merit in acquiring the "skills" associated with mastering revolvers. I currently possess my departed Uncle's SW Model 10 in .38 SPC. but, for my first "acquisition," I'm considering a "Colt SAA in .45 Long Colt 7" barrel (ie. a "Peacemaker")... I won't use them in my HD/SD plan, but they are very good pieces for skill mastery.


Thus, I'm watching a lot of videos of people shooting Peacemakers. One of the most well known TV drama scenes is from Miami Vice where Willie Nelson stars as a retired Texas Ranger. In his final battle, he has a gun fight in a cemetery and you can hear him firing his Peacemaker. As he fires, the gun (or the projectile exiting it) makes a "whining" noise. I'm very curious as to what makes that noise. I don't hear it in other videos where I see Peacemakers being fired. I guess the Miami Vice people dubbed the firing effect so it would sound cool on their new "Stereo Broadcast Channels." But I know I've heard it before.


So, if anyone knows what makes that whining noise as an old western gun is fired, I'd appreciate any insight you might have.


Thanks much.