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Duty2Domicile
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ก.พ. 2023
My goal is to share some good tips and philosophy from my experience and training on how to defend yourself and others with the modern equipment we have available and to grow a feedback based community on what gear and techniques works best for the average Joe and beginner freedom boomstick owner.
Why I carry a Glock 47 and not a Beretta M9A4
I liked my beretta M9A4, but for duty and civilian carry, I believe the Glock is a better choice. I made this decision after shooting a qualification test with both and training with both for a while. Put your thoughts in the comments.
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Afraid to rattlecan your entire rifle? Try this!
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Try this less permanent way to camouflage your rifle.
Daniel Defense DDM4V7 Pro & ARKEN EP-8 initial impressions.
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I’m putting both the DDM4V7 and ARKEN 1-8 through initial testing. I believe the combination will work well for a DMR system, seems accurate so far.
Plate carriers for SHTF? Let’s see.
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Do you want a little plate carrier for SHTF? I say yes and no.
Part 2: Army Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) vest for civilian use in SHTF.
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Part 2 of previous FLC video. Please leave your comments below.
Best budget gear for SHTF, The Fighting Load Carrier vest (FLC)
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Overview of the best budget minded vest for lightweight recon and patrol. A realistic departure from the normal call of duty setup.
2 gun tricks for better grip & accuracy
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2 gun tricks for better grip & accuracy
Glock 47 MOS, Great Duty & Personal Defense Champion
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Glock 47 MOS, Great Duty Gun!
1911X with Romeo X compact
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Just some additional info for the 1911x and the red dot that was made for it
Sig 1911x, new look for old design
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Beautiful new 1911 to that’s red dot ready!
Don’t buy a new Glock! Do this instead
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Glocks are overpriced right now, the markup for a new one vs an old one is too much (unless you can get the blue label price).
Sig P320 M17 vs Beretta M9A4, which is the better duty pistol?
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Just a quick comparison between the new Army’s M17 and the pistol they turned down, the Beretta M9A4.
Gun buying journey for good duty and CCW pistols.
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All these pistols are guns I actually owned personally or carried for work. Some I have shot hundreds of rounds through, and a few I shot thousands through. Not all of the pictures are of my exact guns, but are representative of the makes and models as I don’t have pictures from years ago. Add your comments on which ones you like the best or least. I think many of us have gone the many differen...
M&P 2.0 Vs. Beretta M9A4, the comparison nobody asked for.
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M&P 2.0 Vs. Beretta M9A4, the comparison nobody asked for.
Over 1200 rounds and $1,200 later, my thoughts on the Beretta M9A4🤔
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Over 1200 rounds and $1,200 later, my thoughts on the Beretta M9A4🤔
Help make Beretta Better! Beretta 92X and M9A4s.
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Help make Beretta Better! Beretta 92X and M9A4s.
Beretta M9A4 Centurion 700 round follow up video.
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Beretta M9A4 Centurion 700 round follow up video.
Beretta M9A4 Centurion with trigger job, first shots and review
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Beretta M9A4 Centurion with trigger job, first shots and review
Beretta 92X Centurion, new duty project gun?
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Beretta 92X Centurion, new duty project gun?
Viewer challenge, what DMR build would you do with $2,500
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Viewer challenge, what DMR build would you do with $2,500
Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 3 of 3)
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Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 3 of 3)
Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 2 of 3)
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Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 2 of 3)
Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 1 of 3)
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Before you buy or build your first AR15, watch this! (Pt 1 of 3)
Holster options for new gun owners and what not to pick
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Holster options for new gun owners and what not to pick
Beretta please take your pistol back and give this whiner his money back
lol, just pointing out basic improvements that others have noticed as well. It’s called user feedback and that’s how companies make improvements and therefore can provide a better product and value to customers. If I didn’t care about the platform being successful or not, I made the video suggesting small but important improvements so when they release a new generation it can hopefully be a bigger success. The gun market is extremely competitive and has very little room for not improving on existing platforms, especially ones that cost more than a typical gun in today’s market.
Regarding the Langdon trigger kit: I would NOT modify the trigger on a duty gun. The gun writer Massad Ayoob, who has served as an expert witness in officer-involved and other shootings, argues against giving prosecutors or plaintiffs' attorneys the argument that you went out of your way to put a "hair trigger" on your gun. Even though it's easily rebuttable in court, why allow an attorney to even put the idea into a jury's head? Better to just get a Langdon Beretta that already has the trigger. Furthermore, I HAVE both the Langdon Beretta and the 92X Centurion. While the trigger on the Langdon is smoother and lighter, the difference is not enough to justify the time and expense of modifying the 92X, which comes with an excellent trigger. Also, I find the single action on the Langdon to be TOO light, especially for a duty gun, and especially if you keep your finger on the trigger between shots. The first couple of shots I took, the momentum of the slide slamming back into battery from the first double-action shot would pull the gun forward against my trigger finger, triggering a second, single-action shot--essentially "bump-firing" itself (I've since trained myself not to do that). And that was a non-stress situation. 😅
In most cases I would agree not to change the trigger for a duty gun, but due to the long and heavier DA, if I can lighten that up a bit so I can shoot with better accuracy at a faster rate, I will definitely do that. The trigger only comes into play when a shot goes off that was not intentional. If the trigger is bumpfireing on you then you do have a good argument to go to stock. Better safe than sorry for sure in that case.
I have essentially the same gun, as well as a number of other Beretta 92's. My Centurion did come with two 18-round magazines, but not the extra wraparound grip. It's a trade-off, I suppose. As to the rougher finish on the older mags: since I don't do competitions, I'm not interested in the extra microsecond or so that the rougher finish might cost me in a reload. However, I do prefer a magazine that will NOT shoot out of the mag well if I've inadvertently bumped the mag release while sitting in, say, a patrol car (it happens), or if I've failed to properly slam the magazine home during a reload.
Picked up Beretta APX, didn't get much love here in the states but I really like it. I cant get a glock to hit the side of a barn, so i stopped trying. Gave me glockcoma..haha
I never owned the APX, but have heard it is a very reliable pistol. Glock can be an acquired taste depending on which model you shoot for sure. The 17 size fits me well and I shoot better with the full size than their other models.
I purchased m9a3 sand resistant mags from Beretta. Failure to feed, yep this is the problem, will give them a call see if they can send me followers.
Thanks for sharing
Agreed.
Great review! I’m not in the market as I started with an M9, tried just about everything else in 20 years and eventually settled back on the 92 platform: 92A1 bedside, M9 USPSA and a slide lock 92FS as the fun gun host to a Knights wipe can. Prefer Beretta 15rd mags for all except competition. Not a fan of the couple extra mm baseplate on the higher std caps. Just doesn’t look as good imo. Happy you shoot DA as well as SA. So many just don’t give DA a chance. I agree, mist people shoot DA better to begin with. At least in my experience.
I like a good Beretta 92. But Glock would probably be my go to since it was the first handgun I shot. For what it is worth, I think that DA trigger can help make a better marksman when properly mastered.
Definitely agree. I will definitely try to get another one sometime in the future. The DA triggers does help shooters with a good grip and trigger press, this has definitely translated to better control on other platforms
all good points. Hard to argue with such a proven platform and at a certain point I think it just comes down to personal preference & your personal comfort/proficiency with the platform. this reminds me of a meme i saw showing how gun folks usually start with something like a glock, go through a series of fancy guns only to end back up where they started with with a renewed appreciation for simplicity and solid fundamentals. Keep up the good vids bro
Thanks man, I appreciate it. Glock is definitely not known for “doing the work for you” like some 1911s out there, but it’s mechanically accurate and will do its job if the shooter does his. I believe one of the pro shooters said something to the effect of “Glocks are guns that will help you improve your skills vs other tricked out race guns that will help you with your scores”. I think there is a lot truth in that statement.
What belt is that in the video that you have the Blackhawk holster attached too? Good video
Thanks, it’s a 511 maverick belt
Went browsing through your channel after this video and subbed since I saw a bunch of videos that I’m interested to watch
Thanks for subbing. I try to cover different things when I can. Keep in mind my options are formed from my experiences, background, and preferences which have the potential to change as new gear becomes available or if I learn something new about something. Please feel free to put your input in the comments of any of my videos.
I have a Gen5 G17 MOS with the Holosun SCS and Night Fision Costa Ludas sights. Haven’t been to the range in over 2-3 years so still have yet to shoot it.
I’m sure that setup will work nicely for you when you get a chance to run it. I haven’t tried the costa Luda sights yet.
it’s a 17 basically
Yes, but IMO the 47 has slightly better recoil management. I do think it’s a shame the 47 will not accept a 34 slide on it unlike its 17 predecessor could. But the 47 can be converted to a G45 with a 19 slide so it’s an ok tradeoff.
With a 19 length frame and spring.
I started the same EDC back in Mar 2024.....at age 69 I don't miss!!
Awesome
I was at a pistol class 2 weeks ago led by a very well-known instructor. He was shooting a PDP, the assistant instructor was shooting a Glock 17, the majority of the class was shooting Glocks of course because most were LE, local and federal. Aside from the instructors, the best results (speed and accuracy) over three-days of shooting were consistently coming from people with DA/SA (Beretta's and CZ) pistols and SA (2011's) pistols, most from concealment. That first shot with a Glock might be fast but it takes more effort for it to be accurate (especially cold) than an M9A4/92. Long Time Glock owner.
I believe training can get a person faster through the first shot on the berettas, but it’s that second shot transition that usually requires concentration (I know I did not state this in this video), it’s easy to throw the 2nd shot then get back on with the 3rd because of that trigger transition. I did LE qualifications with the PDP, M9A4, Glocks, Sig 228, 320 and M18s. All did well, but for some reason when one handed shooting drills came in, the Glocks and the PDP did the best for me. I do have a soft spot in my heart for the berettas and would like to get a resident evil themed one when I can 😂
So first, I call BS on the assertion that those shooting best (speed and accuracy) were doing so b/c they were shooting with DA/SA pistols. Your assertion is without merit as shooting fast and accurate is directly related to training over tool. The facts support that those who train and are competent shooters shoot faster and more consistently with striker fire pistols. Also, those with no shooting experience at all adapt to the striker fire platforms much easier than DA/SA platforms. There are a number of reasons striker fire pistols dominate the professional and commercial ranks today, one of which is ease of use. This is an irrefutable fact.
@@oleboy7615 You can call BS all you want about something you were not physically attending or did not see for yourself; My only assertion was what happened at a 3-day class, so that has plenty of merit. Been shooting Glocks since 1994 so get off the high horse and stop looking for something to be mad about.
@ Sure thing!
I really want to know how people use the glock mos mine didnt even last 500 rounds .im getting very curious to here how much people shoot ?that part will fail so if you dont shoot your gun than it will never break lol if you use your gun it will fail just a matter of when .
I’ve heard about those issues, but I know of a lot of LEOs that run the MOS plates that have thousands of rounds used without issues with their gen 5. I don’t know if Glock changed the material slightly at one time or if they put a better alloy in the blue label models for the plates. It’s possible that over tightening could be a possibility but I have no evidence to support that theory. I will update the channel if mine fails.
I’m currently running G45… love it
It’s a great gun.
Hard pass on the TV screen. The shills won't force it on me.
The name fits haha. Thats how i feel about the aimpoint acro.
Oh is it pro mag? That’s why garbage bro
It’s a beretta branded magazine.
what brand?
Seeing that you hate your Beretta i will buy it from you and you can go buy yourself a sig
I don’t know why you would think that I hate berettas. I simply point out possible improvements that have also been brought up by others in the past. If I feel a share edge where there should not be, like along the beaver tail and alongside the trigger guard, it’s good for beretta and others to know it’s an issue. If the gun was perfect there would be no need for companies like LTT who exist to make improvements to these existing platforms. I will point out things with every company that has obviously overlooked an issue. Some companies know about these issues, but unless enough people give feedback, they won’t change anything to benefit the customer. I also like Glocks a lot and believe they are the standard for duty pistols, but I will also point out things they could improve upon. If I hated Beretta, I would not make other videos saying how much I liked them for their other qualities. I did unfortunately sell the M9A4 a little while ago. I will make another video in the future explaining why. But I will attempt to buy a full length M9A4 at a later time if that’s any indication of if I like them or not.
Love this gun! Do you have a holster for it?
I used a Blackhawk omnivore holster. I know 10-8 performance just put out some information on his channel about this too.
50 rounds is nothing. You might as well have just looked at it in the box.
I did put more through it later on of course. But an initial impressions shoot for me is the first box or two of ammo and not a full dedicated long term review that would take considerably more time and ammo. Not being sponsored by ammo manufacturers makes every video a financial loss, but we do it for the love of the hobby 😂
Lube your gun and use better ammo
Gun lube was definitely used, but ammo is always a possible suspect
looks nice, but no double stack options? really?
It would be nice if they used a 320 or extended 365 mag
You probably got the Colorado legal Beretta.
hey man, digging the loadout. Its refreshing to see highly practical and realistic set up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you enjoy it!
Keep crushing it, surplus gear the way to go for sure.
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Couldn't agree more. Some folks out there with more money in their kits than sweat on their brows.
Love my FLC. Way practical for the money! Army Infantry veteran 2009-2012.
I didn’t appreciate the FLC as much when I was 11B, but being able to use it now the way I want to with less gear on really makes it shine. Finally being able to go lighter is great now that the body is getting older. Good to hear from a fellow former 11B.
It could be the magazine body just needs to be tweeked a little. I had one that was closed too much and would not let the follower go to the top of the mag. Yours seems like the mag body is open to much and letting the follower go too high. I would mark that mag with a piece of tape, then disassemble it and other good mag a measure with both with calipers. You can use a rubber mallet or a vice to close the mag body. If it is the follower then, Midwest Gun Works or Numrich Gun Parts should have them in stock.
Part of the problem is too the actual widths of the magazines are just a little different so screw length is definitely something to look out for. But not too bad considering all the different grips that are used on this gun.
Looks good man, I usually shy away from painting my parts but only because I always seem to end up w/ fingerprints or paint runs and then that's all i see every time i look at the finished product. that said - a little bit of surface prep & primer and patience goes a long way
Thanks man, I don’t mind that some of it will come off over time and use as it does give a cool battle worn finish, but resale is not as friendly to that.
Great tip, Sub'd
Thanks for the sub! Glad you liked the video.
sweet rifle. very nice groups.
Thank you, I really like it so far.
The Burris PERP mount comes with top rings that have 1913 rails on them. But it is a heavier mount, but cost effective.
$1200? I got mine for like $850 a couple years ago. Never had a single issue with it. Honestly perfect imo.
I added the cost of the LTT trigger job and a few magazines to go with it for the $1200 price point
@@Duty2Domicilethanks for the video I just picked one up shipped from gun zone deals this Black Friday for 825 !
@@fruitpunchfulawesome, you will definitely enjoy it.
What mount are you using for the red dot?
The one that came in the holosun box. It comes with two different mounts
@@Duty2Domicile but to mount it on the scope I mean
@@PapaBDR the Burris PERP mount comes with top rings that have 1913 rails built in. Heavy but cost effective.
In most holsters if you order the full size holster it will fit the centurion just fine. Because the frame and rail and light are in the exact same spot as the frame is the same size. You just have a slightly longer holster than you need which is negligible. I don’t even know why the centurion exists. You can run a glock 26 in the same holster as a 17 but not with a light. Lights you need the same frame size. M9-A4 is not a great platform for red dots. Pretty well known. If you do run it, thats you sight. Point shoot after that.
Slick carriers conceal better under civilian clothes. More versatile. Chest rig over a slick carrier is based. LBE with chest rig over slick carrier is optimal combo and can be scaled as needed.
Got a Wilson Combat 10 round full size mag for my Sig X Full. The slide will not function when mag is fully engaged. Did I buy the incorrect model magazine?
Try the CM Pro mags. Wilson Combat owns them now, but these magazines are known to work well for most 1911s. They worked great with mine.
@@Duty2Domicile TY
The way yall fellate the US military that loses every war is absolutely absurd SMH
Outcomes of wars are determined by political strategy, battles are determined by soldiers and their tactics. American soldiers have won every major battle since WW2. It’s still wise to look at the how and why when it comes to the military’s tactics and gear as they do well at their job. But we still need to understand what works for them is not always the right fit for a person or small group that are not logistically supported. With that, what we can learn from the military is a good base knowledge to adapt the parts that do pertain to your situation and disregard the other parts that don’t.
More plates...more dates Ooops wrong topic 😁
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heh, i have more than just a plate carrier. i got a heavy rig, im not running anywhere lol.
I have a plate carrier and also a micro rig.
It’s good to versify for different situations. Some people hate on micro rigs, but it’s all mission and environment dependent. They can be extremely useful if speed of movement is your ultimate concern or if you only have a few magazines left to where more pouches don’t do much good. Thank you for your view and the comments.
Lunar Concepts Secondaries and some wings for under them, now you have a big ass chest rig with everything you would ever need, and its all attached to your original micro rig in under 90 seconds 😁
Great points! Great video! Thank you for sharing with us! We didn't have plate carriers, in the Army Infantry, back in '80 - '84! Now with all of my ailments, I'm not humping, let alone running, anywhere! I don't move through the trees, like a ghost, anymore! But, still a great video!
Thank you for the views and your comments. It helps keep the channel going. I can’t wait to see what infantrymen will carry 20 years from now, probably small drones and drone defenses stuff I suspect.
I recommend safe life... People say these are trash for whatever dumb reason.. but they offer more protection surface than your standard carrier... Their also lightweight and cant stop a 50bmg.. the impact of a 50 may still ☠️☠️ you but it stops it.. this means you can fake multiple 556/762 and thr lost youll get is a sore chest.. i have a tactical and concealable carrier... If its civil war then you wouldnt want to advertise the armor however if the unrest is an invasion from russia or china youll want to be as decked out in the badass gear as much as possible.. as far as clothes youll want winter and spring clothes because i highly douby we will receive any help... Gloves i would go as far as kitchen cutting gloves they are thinner and cut resistant allowing you to get your fat fingers into a trigger well.. wool socks
Those things are all great to have in a pack and needed for a sustainable trip. I wouldn’t be worried about an invasion from Russia or china though, they seriously lack the logistics to make a land invasion and would be met with more resistance than they would find worth it, but a civil collapse is very possible if the wrong things happen at the right time. I say the most tactical kit for long term survival is a wood burning stove and a good water source. If you can’t cook or boil water, then any fight will be 10x harder to win. Thank you for the views and comments. Every comment brings ideas for others to learn.
@@Duty2Domicile i love how TH-cam deletes most of my comments.. militarize yourself without looking military camo and concealables will help you. Heirloom seeds till your garden now and get water purifers clothes weapons out of the way now. More you have now less you need
@@Duty2Domicile if Trump ☠️ or we get negative repercussions from the new prez unrest is going to happen and CIA knows when it will happen
CIA knows when it is going to happen
CIA
Scenario: Toledo secede from the United States
Beretta sells a comp on their website for your m9a4. You'd love they way it shoots with the comp.
I seen the beretta comp. Looks very effective, I just didn’t like the looks of it. I know how ridiculous that sounds, but it’s a factor for me😂
@@Duty2Domicile Monsoon Tactical in Ohio will port your barrel with their lucky 7's. Now you have a gun that shoots like a 4k Atlas Gun Works !!! Just seven little holes in the barrel, no change in aesthetics.
Excellent info. And you buried the lead. Snuck in some footwear discussion. Nice 😎 It sucks getting holes in you. Also, plates are not magic. And the opponent needs to be a good enough shot that they hit you in the plates and not in the head, neck, shoulder, leg, groin, etc. Is one better off just putting micro terrain and.... macro terrain between them an incoming fire? I don't know man. I don't have a crystal ball. I just have a magic 8 ball and it hates me. I'm not trying to push people one way or another. But especially for vehicle mobile situations or places where you don't have to walk far and carry a lot of weight, I sure think plates make sense. Or if one is going to go and pick a fight. But that last one doesn't seem like a recipe for longevity, even if one IS wearing plates. Excellent and thank you for sharing. Great pictures and great points.
Big agree. Something a lot of people don’t consider also, just have level 3As extra on the side. Mid level ones are like a pound each and lets tou cut down weight to the point where a PC can be used long distance
Thank you for the support and the feedback. Distance and terrain is definitely a friend to those who go lightweight in gear. As a young man, I fought in the heavy gear, now that I’m older and have some experience behind me, I’m going light if I can and using my head more, the best fight is the one you can avoid or see from a distance.
I like the split front rigs to vent heat. Great video.
Thank you for the comment. The split front is not a bad way to go depending on how you configure it and what important for your body type and mission set.