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Cranky reviews on Guns, Holsters, Ammo, other things.
KORE Essentials 1.5” CCW belt and Gunmetal buckle. Do you even think about the belt you use for CCW?
KORE reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try out one of their CCW belts and give an honest review.
I have turned down a few free offers from other suppliers, I only want things I plan to use. I think this belt will be a good addition to my daily routine, and I will report back after a few weeks of daily usage.
I have turned down a few free offers from other suppliers, I only want things I plan to use. I think this belt will be a good addition to my daily routine, and I will report back after a few weeks of daily usage.
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Mossberg 44US-D project is finished! (For now) Tung oil, BSA Sweet 22 scope, a new lease on life!
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The culmination of my Mossberg 44US-D project. Proving it doesn’t take a lot of money to get an accurate reliable rifle. How accurate? How reliable? We’ll find out soon… Shout out to @revolverroundup check their channel out! #mossberg #boltactionrifle #boltrifle #22lr
Mossberg 44US-D update- working on re-bluing. Birchwood Casey Perma Blue process
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It didn’t come out quite as good as I had hoped, but I still have more work to do on this rifle. At any rate the bore in this gun is absolutely perfect, so I think this thing really will still be a good shooter.
The last Semi-Auto I bought before they were banned under Massachusetts H.4885 maybe the last ever?
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This was the last semi auto I bought before the H.4885 ban went into effect on August 1st 2024. Probably not what most of you would choose being a 30 year old gun, but even before the new crappy gun ban, we had an old crappy gun ban and were only allowed to buy guns from an “approved roster” which all post 1994 guns had to undergo testing and apply to be on the roster… Glocks were never tested ...
Massachusetts Unconstitutional Gun ban bill H.4885 - what does it mean? Can’t we reverse it?
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Massachusetts unconstitutional gun ban H.4885- My thoughts- it’s sweeping and vague No one really knows how Brad this bill is but it covers a lot. We need to challenge these tyrants who are running our state If you live in Massachusetts, support the 2nd amendment, and aren’t registered to vote, please register! There will be a ballot question to overturn this bill in November For more info - se...
Stockpile Sunday Replenishing my range ammo! ATS 5.56, New Republic, Sellier & Bellot, CCI, Browning
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Just replenishing what I’ve shot on my last few range trips. Got a killer deal on some 5.56, and some decent prices on others. Buy it cheap, stack it deep!
Today on “This old Rifle” Mossberg 44US-D .22lr bolt action rifle project This rifle needs some love
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Very inexpensive rifle project. Again, a neglected Mossberg 44US-D that needs some love. Probably going to put a side mount scope rail on it and a BSA Sweet 22 scope because that is cheaper than buying the peep sights.
Cranky Gun Reviews musical extravaganza montage
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Decided to have a little fun with a clip show. Like it or hate it, it is what it is :) AI generated song. Basically wanted to test if AI music gets copyright strike
Accurate reliable and possibly overlooked rimfire rifles from history. OF Mossberg and sons
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Looking back at historical rimfire rifles instead of running out and buying the newest stuff. @MilsurpGarage @WalnutandSteel Rimfirecentral.com Damguy
Keltec Sub2000 gen 2 - are all the upgrades I added worth while? Is it good to shoot with my Glock?
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Finally testing out if all of the additions I made to my Kel Tec sub 2000 are worth it.
Sig Sauer P365 versus S&W CSX versus Ruger Max-9 Battle of the Subcompact double stack 9mm’s
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Side by side by side shooting the Sig Sauer P365, the Smith and Wesson CSX, and the Ruger Max-9. Three exceptional sun compact 9mm’s - my subjective review
Smith and Wesson M&P 40 versus SD40VE versus Glock 23- side by side by side comparison
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Testing out my Gen 1 S&W M&P 40 against my SD40VE against my Glock 23 Trigger pull, grip feel, accuracy, and reliability all shooting the same PMC bronze 165 grain flat nose ammo.
Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380 versus Sig Sauer P238 versus Ruger LCP Max- side by side by side
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I spent some time out at the range, shooting the Smith and Wesson bodyguard 380, the Sig sauer, P238, and the Ruger LCP max side-by-side.  This was a slightly non scientific test, but it subjectively looks at the differences between the three guns, how they feel in my hands, and which one I could shoot better. I use the same ammo throughout the test, so that was taken out as a variable, and re...
JC Higgins model 20 and High Standard Riot shotgun range testing my reloaded fiber wad shot shells.
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Testing out my fiber wad shot shell reloads that I made a few weeks back. They worked great in theory, the Herters shells I reloaded using a gas seal then two fiber wads had some issues because they were tapered hulls, and the cases were bulged a little, so all my future loads will be with straight wall hulls, or only a nitro card The shotshells worked great though, nothing got stuck in the com...
Walther P22Q versus Ruger SR22P - Ergo’s, ammo testing, reliability. 22LR goodness!
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Walther P22Q versus Ruger SR22P - Ergo’s, ammo testing, reliability. 22LR goodness!
Budget minded LPVO scope and rail “upgrades” Karrina 1.2-6 LPVO and no-name rail
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Budget minded LPVO scope and rail “upgrades” Karrina 1.2-6 LPVO and no-name rail
Reloading 12 gauge 2 3/4” hulls with fiber wads for my JC Higgins model 20 (High Standard 200)
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Reloading 12 gauge 2 3/4” hulls with fiber wads for my JC Higgins model 20 (High Standard 200)
Stockpile Sunday! “Cheap” brass 7.62x39 and 9mm. Belom and New Republic Ammo
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Stockpile Sunday! “Cheap” brass 7.62x39 and 9mm. Belom and New Republic Ammo
Paul Harrell was invited to Pop-Tart headquarters. It didn’t go so well.
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Paul Harrell was invited to Pop-Tart headquarters. It didn’t go so well.
Paul Harrell versus Kentucky Ballistics on chronograph health
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Paul Harrell versus Kentucky Ballistics on chronograph health
Ruger SR22P versus Walther P22Q- compare and contrast
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Ruger SR22P versus Walther P22Q- compare and contrast
Charter Arms revolvers Pattern Collecting Update May 2024
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Charter Arms revolvers Pattern Collecting Update May 2024
Smith and Wesson model 916A pump action shotguns in the 70s that didn’t go well for Smith and Wesson
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Smith and Wesson model 916A pump action shotguns in the 70s that didn’t go well for Smith and Wesson
22 revolver range time. 3 generations of Charter Arms Pathfinder, and Ruger SP101
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22 revolver range time. 3 generations of Charter Arms Pathfinder, and Ruger SP101
Are 9mm and .380 single stack guns still viable for carry in a world of double stacks? I say yes.
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Are 9mm and .380 single stack guns still viable for carry in a world of double stacks? I say yes.
Mozambique drill take 2 - Smith and Wesson SD9VE at 5 yards
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Mozambique drill take 2 - Smith and Wesson SD9VE at 5 yards
My first try at a Mozambique drill. I did it wrong, but it wasn’t too bad…
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My first try at a Mozambique drill. I did it wrong, but it wasn’t too bad…
Head to Head to Head- SD9 2.0 vs SD9VE vs SW9VE at the range
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Head to Head to Head- SD9 2.0 vs SD9VE vs SW9VE at the range
Charter Arms Undercover 32 and Smith and Wesson 30-1 32 S&W long range time
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Charter Arms Undercover 32 and Smith and Wesson 30-1 32 S&W long range time
I have one of those. One of my favorite guns. I feel like an idiot for asking but will it take 2 1/2 inch? It says 3inch on the barrel. Just thought I'd ask before I try to use the 2 1/2 inch load
You can buy a picitinny carry handle cantilever mount that will put the red dot just in front of the delta ring. I use one on one of my rifles.
Yeup, good job.
@@Workerbee-zy5nx thanks!
@@crankygunreviews 👍
It's going to be a Very Sad Day in Our Shooting family when People like Paul Harrell & Hickock 45 is no longer with us! Yes, I know there are many great Gun Guys, Trainers and many Gun Groups in our Shooting World, for us to learn from But at the same time in this Day of phonies and frauds, we have be more careful who we take advice from! It's always a good general rule, especially for you New Shooters, to learn the basics from the old school guys like Paul!
I couldn’t agree more!
Id love to have an SP101 or GP100 in 22lr. I ended up getting an S&W 317 Airweight 3" hoping it would be my answer to a carry pistol and its just a turd.
@@aaronwilcox6417 that stinks, I thought the 317’s were good. The SP101 22lr is a hefty piece, but I don’t carry it for protection, I carry bigger calibers for that
He's like a Napoleon Dynamite character that was never used in the movie.
@@tycho3301 lol
I'd suggest you get an arbor press for your finish crimp. You can set the stop to how much , repeatable , crimp you get each time.
@@garycrawford4700 I got a mec 600 JR set up for .410 now
Mine blew apart after about 100 rounds. The extractor was sticking out the side. Taurus did repair it in a couple weeks and I haven’t had any issues since. It did cost me $30 for shipping.
@@user-kb4bs9hk9l well, at least they fixed it- I have over 700 rds though mine now
So can the sd9ve slide still work on the sd9 2.0?
No they’re very different
Maybe they weren't so popular because they are still quite heavy for a snub. At the second-hand market I more often see the mod 12 with 2 inch. Also k frame but with aluminum frame.
Could be. The 12’s are sweet too
Look's like an 870😂....wish I had one.
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It’s a shame that these model 15s are no longer in production
@@williamlanasa7497 I know, it’s a beauty
Yeah James Reeves got everyone on board with the removable shell cards. Nice shotgun, I managed to get a similar looking 1300 in 20 gauge back in 2018 or 19. Min with a 22" barrel and a 4 shot tube. Been trying to find a tube extension but everyone who makes them claims it won't work on the 20 gauge despite the fact it seems the tube on the gun seems to be the same whether 12 or 20. Oh well got the Mossberg for home defense so the Winchester will just have to stay for hunting and looking cool.
You’d have to try the tube extension and see- it probably is a different diameter.
SW9VE grip is the most ergonomic and comfortable of any pistol I have ever shot or even held, even left-handed!.
I wouldn’t go that far but it’s shoot able for sure
This is irrelevant with the new bodyguard 2.0 being out there now. The game has changed drastically.
Yeah well, I can’t buy every new gun as soon as it comes out, neither can a lot of other people. This shows second hand what you can get too. But the Bodyguard 2.0 does look pretty awesome
@@crankygunreviews it is.
I just don’t understand states like MA. They let criminals walk free, and they put law abiding citizens in jail for exercising their constitutional rights. Crazy.
Yep
How many grains of that Lil gun powder ?
I think I posted the full video with data on Rumble- YT doesn’t like load data all the time
ASK YOUR LOCAL CAREER CRIMINAL , I'M CERTAIN THEY WILL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU CANT LEGALLY HAVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE .
Yep
I just found this video. Excellent find and thanks for sharing. If only that gun could talk. The only change that Ithaca made internally was after 1940 they added a top extractor because of extraction problems of the fired shell the mod 17 had a problem with that at times. I have several Ithaca 37’s my favorite pump shotgun and an older one I have was not ejecting the fired shell all the time. After reading a very good book on the history of the mod 37 Ithaca I found my problem, the top extractor was missing. I called Ithaca in Sandusky Ohio and ordered one, problem fixed. Thank you again and God Bless the USA!
This was one I almost walked away from. I thought it deserved more life
My friend, you can buy a gen 5 Glock in MA until October 23rd. I've bought several gen 4 and 5 Glocks brand new over the years. Just need to go to the right place. Ask around at the mill, they'll tell you how.
I know how, but most shops won’t sell them. A “kit” with upper/lower is one thing. A full gun is different.
maverick 88 = junk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right… you just have had one with a bad experience
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Just picked a model 1000 super 12 up at a pawn shop for $150. It's a great shooting skeet and trap gun
Nice!
I also have the 1000, Found it at a Pawn Shop for $200 back in 2000. Im still trying to find the year it was made by the serial number but it seems no log was kept on these S&W. My Serial# starts with FC. If anyone has any info on dates that would be great to know for all of us.
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Cranky I own 3 of these Kore ratchet gun type betls and I absolutely love these. My wife (the smarter one between us) actually bought me my first model about 2 years ago maybe more and now I cant ever go back to a floppy belt with holes or velcro the ratchet fit is perfect with the kore belts. Thanks for keeping it real.
No problem! So far I’ve been wearing it out camping and hiking and it’s really good
Cranky, you need a few more cheeseburgers. Lol, nice belt
I love cheese burgers but try to keep my gut in check lol
I have several Colt USA carry handles and even a Diemaco (Colt Canada) very rare carry handle. I have a cheaper one the screw shafts are proud like they should be and the casting marks are almost not visible. Its on a cheaper build I did a while back. The cheaper one works just fine and I have had do issues with it at all.
The UTG are decent for the price
Purchased one a couple of years ago, it’s a great belt for EDC. Little stiff to put through belt loops, but it works fantastic.
Right on
While we’re on the subject, do you have a favorite holster brand? Thanks!
Glad you’re doing this. I’m still getting used to carrying, and the belt is an issue, but didn’t feel like spending that much for something that may not work out. Hope you get more gear to test.
How’s it holding up?
Must be nice mine keeps jamming every shot it doesn’t eject the round
@@Krazed661 have you tried different ammo?
@@crankygunreviews I’ve only tried Winchester and Remington because that’s all I had on me . I’m going to give águila a shot and see if it’s that. The Winchester is the one that’s giving me more problems over the Remington
i 3d printed my own carrying handle, and in the slicer i just added a picatinny rail on top, back and sides so i can just have a reddot on top. its on makerworld and printables a nice printable carrying grip and u can also find a printable rear sight and u can combine them in the slicer, witha lil work u can print your own rear site , all of it,a nd use nuts and bolts and shit, honestly, its worth it. i got it down to UNDER 90 grams of filament at 100% rectilinear infill 6 walls. too. u can print the wheels, and add ur own springs and still print alot of the pieces iof u really want it functional, ima try tow ork on a fully print in place version that u canjust print andit works damn well as 3d printers are acurate, and with some metal peces it wont warp too much.
Have you worn the belt much yet ? I have heard from some that they pinch . I have a couple gun belts I've bought at shows and they are a thicker heavier belt that the guy makes himself. I also have a dickey's hybrid that the end is leather, but the middle is like a seat-belt and it's alot more ridged
@@JG-xt9io I wore it one day so far. I’m going to wear it for a week camping and see how it feels. It did seem to pinch a little, but I was working in the yard, mowing grass, etc…
Great belts! I use one everyday. They give excellent support to the weight of a handgun (or anything else you may carry on a belt). They are a bit pricey, but they work great. They will keep even a heavy handgun close to the body and help conceal it easier. It took me a little while to get used to how the buckle works, but now it is 2nd nature. I also like the fact that they are "infinitely adjustable". You aren't confined to using holes in the belt every 1" or so. You can get the perfect fit for any clothing you use them with. BTW, I carry all my handguns with a leather OWB holster with belt loops at 3 o'clock. The holster stays on the belt with the gun. I personally don't care for IWB carry or clip on holsters...but I am sure the belt works just as well with those also
@@garyK.45ACP I can only carry OWB in winter with a long sweater or sweatshirt. Mine have to be concealed, so I almost always carry 3:30 or appendix.
@@crankygunreviews Me too. I live in Florida, so open carry is not an option. I still carry OWB, under an un-tucked shirt. IWB isn't comfortable for me. I never liked it. By OWB I did not mean "open carry". I'm retired, so an untucked shirt, cargo shorts and boat shoes are pretty much my attire every day year round. 4-5 days a year I need to wear a sweater and jeans. But it NEVER gets cold enough to have to wear socks!
@@garyK.45ACP if I wore a loose button up all the time. I could get away with that. I can get away with a small gun like a LC9S in a pancake holster, but still typically carry IWB in a hybrid holster
@@crankygunreviews Whatever works for you. IWB, to me, just feels like something is stuffed in my pants that doesn't belong.🤷♂
@@garyK.45ACP yeah. It did take a lot of getting used to.
Hey: This was a really good video comparing the various S&W pistols from the same family...great job. I have a SD9VE, and I have been looking at replacement trigger spring kits. Are you happy with the aftermarket trigger spring kit you installed in your pistol? And, would you recommend it, or is there another spring kit you would recommend? Again, thanks for making this informative video.
@@RG-ru3ux I highly recommend the APEX kit for the SD9VE- they’re like $21 and take about 30 min to install following their video. That’s all mine needed, but you could get their flat trigger too if you wanted
The best 380acp Ammo. Underwood Xtreme, Lehigh Xtreme, G9, Gorilla Silverback has made 380acp equal to 9mm 115gr Hornady Critical Defense Ballistics.
@@rsl82568 good to know
AK gotta go with Chinese, Romanian, Russian, Israeli, Bro!!! American weaponry is top notch, but not for an AK.
@@MrFishingca I got what I could get. My state is not AK friendly
you can walk into a gun store and walk out with a brand new any model Glock any gen if anyone wants to know hit me up
I know how.
@@crankygunreviews ma fucking sucks, I mean the new bill wont stand for long but for them to even do what they did is absolutely nuts
Yeah I know
You can buy them as parts and register as a complete gun online...
@@terrysummers6382 yes I know.
why do people think you cant own a brand new Glock 20 5th gen in ma? all you need to do is build it buy a kit and register it then totally legal and transferable
@@user-mz4hy4wj7z yeah, for a lot more than an old Glock… you can’t buy a complete one in Ma.
@@crankygunreviews no but you can buy each piece as a kit and assemble it before walking out and then you have a brand new gen 5 legal and around $700
if you are interested in a brand new Glock whatever gen you want 100% legal and transferable let me know,
@@user-mz4hy4wj7z I’m good- the point was new ones cost a lot more- I’m fine with what I have now
@@crankygunreviews ya I gotcha and what you have is very nice I own a couple, all I was trying to do was spread the word if anyone wanted one before oct cause like you said after that good luck
you can build any Glock you want, if you wanted to build a gn5 g20 10mm its totally legall
@@user-mz4hy4wj7z not for long, according to the new bill…
@@crankygunreviews ya you only have till oct
Well aware
These are great little guns chambered in a great round. My 76 year old mother can run it like a champ. She carries it as her EDC. She loves the simplicity of operation, light weight, low recoil, and accuracy.
@@jerrydarrell9760 low recoil isn’t really the right description for this, but it’s not horrible
winner?glock 22 full size m f e r s
@@scott7684 I now have one of those so I prob need to revisit this. Though I did an M&P40 Vs Glock 23 recently
Try an Airlite 44 mag.
Nice work there !
Thanks! It’s coming along
th-cam.com/video/eN9QrBIzhDE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cNGwdpFcoOiRVdwb If you have some spare time, could you please give me your thoughts on this rifle? It's a 42 but very similar to the 44. My biggest concern is the trigger, firing pin issue.
I’ll watch it and let you know.
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@@chrislang5659 I commented on your video - you are missing the piece that adjusts the trigger tension. They are avialable on ebay, I gave you some keywords to search. My 44US build had the same issue when I got it, mine was just too loose. Yours is missing.
Nice job! I enjoy restoring these old firearms. What are you using to blue?
I show it in the video
@@crankygunreviews Permablue, I saw it after I sent you the message. I use Dicropan IM. The process is a lot longer but it does a much better job and will not wear off. I have a video restoring a Remington model 31 12ga showing the entire process.
@@PaulCavanaugh1 Thanks for the comments. I will have to check that other stuff out
The New Republic ammo is manufactured in Hungary.
@@JohnJones-oy3md been good stuff for me
That old mossberg turned out great good job cranky
Thanks 👍 it’s a 22 though so is it even a real gun? Lol
@crankygunreviews not in my book lol.
@@revolverroundup 😄
Looking good. These are great old guns! You made a fantastic deal on it. The finger grooves will stay in good shape as long as they are kept out of high heat & freezing cold for long period of time. People that stored them in the attic often find them warped or broken. If at some point you'd like to remove the oil stain on the front of the forearm there are many videos available showing how to lift that oil from the stock using alcohol
Thanks! I hope to keep it in good shape
I want one for myself too, in exactly this design.
They’re out there but not super common… and not often cheap. I got this one for a good price because it had a stupid pistol grip on it