LCP Max is the perfect “I don't feel like carrying a gun today” gun. There have been countless days where I'm feeling lazy and this pistol comes in clutch.
Absolutely. I live in the tropics (outside the U.S.) and 95% of the times I carry either the LCP Max or the Shield Plus, depending on what shorts I am wearing.
I carry a subcompact (P365), micro (LCP Max 380) and ultra micro (LCP original 380) and I balance what I'm carrying based on what I'm wearing and where I'm going. I can very easily carry the LCP Max and the LCP with sweat shorts and a tank top and it's 100% concealed. With the P365 I need to be wearing long pants or a belt.
I’ve fallen in love with the Shield Plus. It’s as small as my Glock 43(which I’ve carried for years), but with an excellent trigger. More capacity in the same footprint as well.
I live in South Florida where it’s summer time most of the year and the Enigma from Phlster Holsters allows me to carry my p365 macro everyday in shorts with no belt necessary. Great carry system for summer attire
Exactly this. I can carry either of my 365s (reg and XL) in running shorts and a tshirt, and I'm a tall beanpole that damn near every other IWB system cannot adequately hide the grip.
Shield Plus PC for me. Sits very flat against your body appendix. Excellent trigger, optics ready, can also take 15 round mags. Surprisingly low recoil due to the ported barrel.
Sig P938 is my jam currently. Fucking love it! P365 just doesnt excite me("Fischer price" feel and I already have a 43x) and I preferably hammer fired gun. Still may pick up a 365 someday. Maybe try out a P938 again, you might just love it. Regards
According to our distributors, the 15rd 365 magazines are no longer going to be made, as the 17rd magazines are actually something like a few 16th’s of an inch shorter overall in the guns. So, take it as you will, but it appears to be true as none of our 7 distributors have had the 15rd mags available for the past few weeks now.
Im a p365 or 43x depending on where im going or dressed. Its 90% though 43x. I just feel its the best fit for everything. The 365 is great but the 43x just fits the best.
My Sig 365XL is to me just the right size, shoots great but small enough to carry in summer. My Glock 19 just sits in the safe for much of the year now.
@AkiraSRT9 I didn't say there was anything wrong with glock. The person I was responding to is saying it's a shame the person who made the comment carries a sig over thier glock. I think you should carry what you shoot well and works for you and stop talking down to everyone who doesn't carry what you carry. That was my point.
I use the LCP MAX for pocket carry. But overall, I'll stick with my G43X MOS. 18.7 oz. weight, 1.1" width (grip), 0.87" slide width, and 15 rd. capacity with SA mags.
A cheaper alternative to the Walther is the Makarov. The Russians made their own Walther ppk copycat. I own 2 Makarov's a Russian and a Bulgarian the trigger on each of them is better than any walther ppk. The price is much better as well.
Too bad they cant import those anymore. I would love to find one. I would just get the single or doublestack, Bersa Thunder /ThunderMax today. They say the trigger is much better than the PPK and they are almost completely CNC machined today.
That Shield that Outlaw has, is a sweet one. I cant wait for his 1000rnd review. I'm betting it passes in flying colors, in traditional Shield fashion tho.
I have been singing the praises of the LCP max since I got mine (shortly after release). You get modern micro nine capacity and actual sights. I carry mine all year round because no matter what I am throwing on my hip or shoulder it can be my primary or back up.
Picked up a 43x as an appendix carry gun and i've been really pleased with its size and weight. I get a full grip on it but its obviously slimline so it barely prints (if at all) depending on what shirt i'm wearing. When loaded, it weighs less than my 19 weighs when unloaded. I got a naked holster and went for a 2 mile run wearing a t-shirt & under armor shorts - all the 43x did was kinda flop around some. It did leave a bit of a sore as I wasn't wearing underwear or an undershirt between gun and skin while running, but it makes a point - if a 43x at appendix with an essential holsters naked holster and gym shorts (tightened properly in the front) can be used when running without the gun sliding side to side/out of place or falling off the shorts, its definitely an easy and comfortable "system" for normal everyday activites, and i've found that to be true on a daily basis and on road trips since then. 👍
I carry a Glock 26 because I don't care for the micro compact 9mm pistols. I can shoot them fast, I can shoot them accurately. I can't shoot them fast and accurately because that tiny grip keeps shifting with each follow-up shot. The Glock 26 still fits in my waistband very well and I can do a Bill drill from concealment in a 2.55
The P365 is so easy to configure, and it's such a good shooter. Especially the fact you can essentially just buy the fire control group and then buy everything else piece by piece is great. I ended up with two FCU's because I just find myself only wanting to carry the P365 and it's nice to have two configurations available.
Same. About to get my 2nd p365 since my original was modified with an Icarus Precision grip module and magguts. I absolutely love that gun but since I put a bigger slide with the icarus frame, it's harder to conceal in hot weather. Getting a second p365 and keep it as small and make it my summer/pocket carry pistol. Then i want a Shield, a full size M&P 2.0, another glock or two, a benelli shotgun, then a milled receiver AK... the list just keeps growing while money seems to disappear lol
P365, and like many, I have modified it. More of a mechanical fix than a cosmetic or fitment upgrade. First production run gun with a weak striker with deep striker tip primer drag, so I got a third party tool steel striker installed before its first range day. Flawless operation with no worries about a potential broken striker tip.
RAMI 2075 ;D P224 both give you a subcompact, high capacity, w extended capacity back up mags and close to full size, shootability. - have you Cajunized your P01 yet?
@@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER That was the case however it is very available again from numerous online sources. About $1 per round shipped. I would bet that price will be coming down soon.
I own the LCP Max and got it for 349. And I couldn't be happier with it! Such a steal. I've ran 300 rds through it with no issues!! It wins for micro carry hands down.
Hey when I first started shooting I had trouble with the snappiness of the max slowly came to love it then I got the p238 and I love it so much I'd recommend if you ever have the chance to shoot it do it !
I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring and say the canik mc9 should be on the list. I have hundreds of rounds through mine with zero issues and it prints amazing.
In that size class the FNS9C fits me better. I can get two full fingers on it. I'm not a Glock hater. I really like the Glock P30S. It fits me better than the G19.
The only issue I take with the shield plus is the lack of a rail for lights. Most of its competition has it and it's a bit of a lost opportunity. There is an adapter that adds a raid but it's still an add on.
@@jammystarfish i wish they would revamp the tlr6. Much as i liked mine on my g43. It's just not as robust in design as a tlr7 or 8. Wish they'd make a lightweight aluminum housing version. And maybe add 20-50 lumens if possible.
Good list. I live in Vegas and carry the 365, LCR 38 and LCP Max. I find myself carrying the LCP Max most of the summer because it disappears in my pocket and is so light I don't know it's there.
Finally someone mentions a Kahr. I recently got a P380. Can't get much smaller & lighter than this and still be comfortable to shoot. Truly a pocket carry.
"Hey honey we're going to Bob and Kathy's house for a pool BBQ with the kids, what are we bringing? " (Well I thought maybe my S&W SP101..." (I MEANT TO EAT OR DRINK YOU MANIAC!!!) "Oh... um.. But... what if the Taliban show up? Or AntiFa? Cmon we're in rural south carolina anything can happen!" (Honey... we TALKED about this....) "And I need a back up gun... and a gun for the car... and extra ammo, duh... cleaning kit... Oooh think we'll be out late? Should I slap on the TLR-1 ...." (HONEY.. STOP PACING. BREATH. ITS JUST A BBQ... 2 DOORS DOWN.. YOU DON't NEED TO BRING 6 GUNS TO A POOL PARTY!!!) Well duh 2 or 3 is fine. WAIT I almost forgot body armor hahahaha hey did the UPS truck come yet, I ordered this amazing new plate set. *door slams* Honey?
Since more .380 hollowpoints have passed the FBI standard we have seen a few more options in .380 pistols. I feel very confident in the summer with a .380 with the proper hollowpont
@truecross4090 It's just a fact. FBI is the standard test all bullet makers look too. .380 has failed in the past. But with better bullet designs, some have started to pass. It may not be the best test, but it's the standard.
@jimmymcclure4549 I won't use ball when I carry. I would worry to much about over penitration. A hot .380 ball round might over penitrate. I would rather be safe then sorry. But I get it.
Harry Callahan : You know what makes me really sick to my stomach? Burly Detective : What? Harry Callahan : Is watching you stuff your face with those hot dogs. Nobody, I mean NOBODY puts ketchup on a hot dog.
15:08 you know a prosecutor would have a field day in court over your pistol saying "OUTLAW" I would advise anyone against mods like that because the vultures will come for you.
Always good info. I left my P365 in my bass boat for a week during July heat and the damn thing had some rust on the outside but worked just fine before I cleaned it up. Bad gun owner.
I flipped my jon boat last year. Had my P365X in my backpack. It sat in the lake for about an hour before I recovered it. Took it home and cleaned it, lubed it, shot it. Good as new, still carry it every day. Zero rust.
I have both the Shield Plus PC. I like that better than my p365XL, but feel protected with both. I like the p365XL more than I like the Macro. To me the 365XL has a better trigger.
@@patrickfearon7942 I don't know. I really don't. But to me, the MACRO seems grittier. That's why I didn't get it. I love the XL trigger. Could be just personal preference. I feel a difference in my hands that I can't explain.
I think one of the most underrated small pistols to carry is a Glock 26. Been my favorite for years. 12 round mag in the gun but the rest I carry are 15. It’s a small gun that handles like a bigger gun
Idk about underrated it was the best carry for about a decade lol it’s just gets over looked these does for the slim micro double stacked. Still one a my favorites.
Think most go with a bigger gun, if it’s a double stack or a thinner gun with similar capacity to the 26. A lot of the new concealed carriers are interested in optic ready and light compatible rail, also.
Love this list I use to edc a Glock 19 but ever since I bought my Ppk/s it has been a great edc and is so easy to conceal and I’m a very slender guy so it’s hard to carry at a 3:00 position and not print but the Ppk does very well at staying hidden
I’ll probably get some heat for this, but…. I absolutely LOVE my Taurus GX4. Same size as the P365, with a better trigger, and a better grip. Jus sayin…
I’ve carried the same Ruger SP101 3” 327 Fed Mag for nearly 3 years since I discovered that gem of a cartridge. Don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or -10 degrees it’s the same gun year round.
I know this is a summer carry video, which I loved. But I’m shopping for my winter EDC now. Any reasons why you wouldn’t recommend an LCRx for winter carry, in a coat pocket? Of course a pocket holster at a minimum.
Walther PPK-S is 23.5 oz. For that weight, i just dont see the limited capacity and the .380 cartridge and the slide bite being worth it. Sold mine. But it is a sharp looker!
I own a Walther PPK I had to have it. I love that I own one but that has to be the most un-shootable gun in my collection. I will keep it forever. Love your reviews and lists. Thank you
I really liked them too, but after I read the story about the attempted attack on Princess Ann back in the 70s…and her body guards PPK jammed…I wouldn’t trust it.
I never ever see anyone talking about the Ruger EC9s in these summer conceal videos. I've been carrying one for a few years now and I can confidently say it's a fine gun even during the hot summer months. Even bought my mom one after she tried it out and liked it.
Don’t forget to choose the right ammo. I like the Federal HST that’s for micro pistols. Most of the “duty” ammo you see is meant for a 4-5 inch barrel.
Its good stuff but very hard to find the 380 99gr "Deep" which is the only one that really works well in 380 though. I've looked for months. Went to Underwood Extreme penetrators instead. There is a couple others, but not many really good choices for 380anyway. In 9mm there is all kinds of options.
I have spent a lot of time looking at performance testing in ballistic gel for 9mm jhp from short barrel guns 3" and under 4". The following have had excellent results. 1. Federal HST 124 gr 2. Sig Elite Performance 124 gr 3. Hornady Critical Defense 124 gr 4. Remington Ultimate Defense 124 gr I am sure there are others, but most testing that I found seem to be done with duty size guns. More budget ammo that had good performance are: 1. Remington UMC 115 gr 2. PPU 147 gr I hope this is helpful to some of you.
Another excellent video. All the guns you mentioned are great choices. I wanted to go with the 365, but it just didn’t fit my hand well. For whatever reason, I was more comfortable with the Springfield Hellcat. But that’s me. My buddy and I often exchange my Hellcat and his 365 while shooting at the range. I also wanted the M&P shield but for the same reason , I went with the M&P standard. Just not a comfortable fit for me. And a lot of viewers may laugh at me but about 20 years ago I went with the Bersa Thunder 380, because I couldn’t afford the PPK. For all the negative reviews on the Bersa, it is pretty darn accurate and after changing out the original mag for new mags with better springs, I’ve never had an issue. Thank you for another excellent video.
P365 will carry 10,12,15, and 17 mags. The xmacro mag comes original, xl, and xmacro ready. I love that all the p365’s are mix and match, slides and frames make lots of interesting combinations, including the .380
Coating on the LCP Max is absolutely garbage. Would recommend getting it Cerakoted or something if you’re going to EDC it. Had one and couldn’t touch the slide and put it away without oiling it, or it would rust. Various HK’s, Walther’s, Glocks, M&P’s, and even a PSA dagger I’ve owned don’t have this issue 11:30
@@DB-sd3cw none. but but i wear slightly baggy shirts and iwb. it is a little on the thick side. i also carry a shield plus. honestly, the vp9sk is a more “look i have an hk” gun.
I'd substitute the LCRX with the SP101 3 inch. More weight = Less Recoil (You can handle carrying a 30oz gun. I do everyday). More barrel length really amps the 357 to get 1,300fps buffalo bore loads.
I carry my P2000 almost every day. If I don't carry that, it is either my P2000SK, or PPKS. I carry one of those about 3 times a year. I may also carry a USP. My PPKS was made by Interarms. It has a very short reset and a very crisp break. It is an awesome little gun. Sadly, it is blood thirsty.
Ruger redid my slide coating on my LCP after carrying in a leather IWB holster for a solid year with Arizona Sumer,under warranty not sure they cover hotdog related issues but they might.
If he emails Ruger a photo they will likely send him a new slide. They only redid coatings for a short period. Now their standard practice is to just send out new part
The Walther PPK is a beautiful gun, but it's the only pistol I've ever owned that I hated shooting. Miserable gun. My Ruger LCP Max shoots 6 inches low. That's apparently a common issue. Hotdogs and handguns. Now that's 'Merica!
Try the Bersa Thunder. Similar to the Walther, but I must admit, it shoots great. Way less expensive than the Walther. Also, Sig P238 is a fantastic pocket gun as opposed to the Lcp max.
@@michaelsweaney3890 I bought a P238 when they first hit the market. I couldn't get through a single mag without a malfunction. After 2 trips back to the factory Sig finally realized they needed to redesign the magazines. It runs fine now. I guess I was a beta tester for Sig. I really don't have much trouble with guns. Just .380's. My P365X has been terrific.
Scammer in the comments, PLEASE do not respond to them.
Yep. I've found about a hundred responses from it.
@desperateneedofscotch I did, led them all the way up to shipping. Gave a fake cc to ship a Stacco XC 2011 and then never heard another word
Aw man. I usually tell them to F off.
I don't own one but a P-10M should have made it.
@@DaOzMan0608 Nobody owns one, it's a new single stack P-10 and it's 2023.
Words of advice " Don't mix hot dogs and hand guns" . ..
LCP Max is the perfect “I don't feel like carrying a gun today” gun. There have been countless days where I'm feeling lazy and this pistol comes in clutch.
It is small and light enough that I can carry it in a front pocket of my shorts and forget that I am carry a firearm.
It's my pocket or kayak carry. Lcp custom fills a niche
LCP Max is my summer EDC. We dress down when it’s hot so deep concealment is a plus!
Absolutely. I live in the tropics (outside the U.S.) and 95% of the times I carry either the LCP Max or the Shield Plus, depending on what shorts I am wearing.
It’s my main carry, I love it
I carry a subcompact (P365), micro (LCP Max 380) and ultra micro (LCP original 380) and I balance what I'm carrying based on what I'm wearing and where I'm going. I can very easily carry the LCP Max and the LCP with sweat shorts and a tank top and it's 100% concealed. With the P365 I need to be wearing long pants or a belt.
I carry my P365 wearing shorts and a T-shirt with no issues. I use a Versacarry Comfort Flex Deluxe holster.
Just got me a Max! What holster do you use for sweat shorts?
Don't mix hotdogs and handguns...got it. Always learning something new in these videos...
I’ve fallen in love with the Shield Plus. It’s as small as my Glock 43(which I’ve carried for years), but with an excellent trigger. More capacity in the same footprint as well.
Have you shot the Canik Mete Mc9?
I live in South Florida where it’s summer time most of the year and the Enigma from Phlster Holsters allows me to carry my p365 macro everyday in shorts with no belt necessary. Great carry system for summer attire
Exactly this. I can carry either of my 365s (reg and XL) in running shorts and a tshirt, and I'm a tall beanpole that damn near every other IWB system cannot adequately hide the grip.
The Macros a nice gun.
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I just pocket carry a p365 in alabama deep concealment kydex holster. Works in 110F texas weather
Shield Plus PC for me. Sits very flat against your body appendix. Excellent trigger, optics ready, can also take 15 round mags. Surprisingly low recoil due to the ported barrel.
I love my Shield Plus PC
I was coming here to say that it can take the 15 round magazines from the Equalizer
Shield plus is a good one for sure!
@@riseupstudios12 I have Equalizer mags for mine too.
9C for me, even with a +3 it fits me very well for summer carry.
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P354 you say?
Thank you!
@@DarkerSideX14X I have no idea of what you speak. 😎👍
Appreciate the time stamps 😊👍
I swear I need to move out of California!!
Sig P938 is my jam currently. Fucking love it! P365 just doesnt excite me("Fischer price" feel and I already have a 43x) and I preferably hammer fired gun. Still may pick up a 365 someday. Maybe try out a P938 again, you might just love it. Regards
Glock 48 for me . Don't where speedos or running shorts it fits perfect in cargo shorts
According to our distributors, the 15rd 365 magazines are no longer going to be made, as the 17rd magazines are actually something like a few 16th’s of an inch shorter overall in the guns.
So, take it as you will, but it appears to be true as none of our 7 distributors have had the 15rd mags available for the past few weeks now.
And with the X macros mag and tyrant cnc +3 baseplates you can make it a even 20, plus 1 in chamber…
Smith and Wesson 642 is my go to when I want a tiny gun... Using pocket holster it just disappears on me and I can shoot quiet well
Im a p365 or 43x depending on where im going or dressed. Its 90% though 43x. I just feel its the best fit for everything. The 365 is great but the 43x just fits the best.
Not to mention the 43x also has 15 round mags that fit flush... Cant even come close to beating that with any other pistol in that size catagory
My Sig 365XL is to me just the right size, shoots great but small enough to carry in summer. My Glock 19 just sits in the safe for much of the year now.
Shame. No SickSour for me, Glock 43x thanks.
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Shield Plus
@@jjcrazylegs7081Nothing wrong with Glocks.
@AkiraSRT9 I didn't say there was anything wrong with glock. The person I was responding to is saying it's a shame the person who made the comment carries a sig over thier glock. I think you should carry what you shoot well and works for you and stop talking down to everyone who doesn't carry what you carry. That was my point.
I use the LCP MAX for pocket carry. But overall, I'll stick with my G43X MOS. 18.7 oz. weight, 1.1" width (grip), 0.87" slide width, and 15 rd. capacity with SA mags.
Ketchup on a hotdog? Theres an entire discussion in itself.
A cheaper alternative to the Walther is the Makarov. The Russians made their own Walther ppk copycat. I own 2 Makarov's a Russian and a Bulgarian the trigger on each of them is better than any walther ppk. The price is much better as well.
Too bad they cant import those anymore. I would love to find one. I would just get the single or doublestack, Bersa Thunder /ThunderMax today. They say the trigger is much better than the PPK and they are almost completely CNC machined today.
Desert Eagle 50 AE or go home
SIG macro (none comp) is my new favorite
Watering the yard while listening w/ my p365x. 😂. They are great little guns. The 365x fits me perfect but that macro is super nice.
That Shield that Outlaw has, is a sweet one. I cant wait for his 1000rnd review. I'm betting it passes in flying colors, in traditional Shield fashion tho.
I have been singing the praises of the LCP max since I got mine (shortly after release). You get modern micro nine capacity and actual sights. I carry mine all year round because no matter what I am throwing on my hip or shoulder it can be my primary or back up.
Picked up a 43x as an appendix carry gun and i've been really pleased with its size and weight. I get a full grip on it but its obviously slimline so it barely prints (if at all) depending on what shirt i'm wearing. When loaded, it weighs less than my 19 weighs when unloaded.
I got a naked holster and went for a 2 mile run wearing a t-shirt & under armor shorts - all the 43x did was kinda flop around some. It did leave a bit of a sore as I wasn't wearing underwear or an undershirt between gun and skin while running, but it makes a point - if a 43x at appendix with an essential holsters naked holster and gym shorts (tightened properly in the front) can be used when running without the gun sliding side to side/out of place or falling off the shorts, its definitely an easy and comfortable "system" for normal everyday activites, and i've found that to be true on a daily basis and on road trips since then. 👍
Have a sig p230s which looks and functions very much like the PPK. Yes, slide bite is a concern.
Man, I miss my p230… Made the mistake of selling it about a decade ago and I still regret it.
I carry a Glock 26 because I don't care for the micro compact 9mm pistols. I can shoot them fast, I can shoot them accurately. I can't shoot them fast and accurately because that tiny grip keeps shifting with each follow-up shot. The Glock 26 still fits in my waistband very well and I can do a Bill drill from concealment in a 2.55
The P365 is so easy to configure, and it's such a good shooter. Especially the fact you can essentially just buy the fire control group and then buy everything else piece by piece is great.
I ended up with two FCU's because I just find myself only wanting to carry the P365 and it's nice to have two configurations available.
Same. About to get my 2nd p365 since my original was modified with an Icarus Precision grip module and magguts. I absolutely love that gun but since I put a bigger slide with the icarus frame, it's harder to conceal in hot weather. Getting a second p365 and keep it as small and make it my summer/pocket carry pistol. Then i want a Shield, a full size M&P 2.0, another glock or two, a benelli shotgun, then a milled receiver AK... the list just keeps growing while money seems to disappear lol
P365, and like many, I have modified it. More of a mechanical fix than a cosmetic or fitment upgrade. First production run gun with a weak striker with deep striker tip primer drag, so I got a third party tool steel striker installed before its first range day. Flawless operation with no worries about a potential broken striker tip.
@@ldope3904 My usual carry gun is the P365 in the Wilson Combat grip module. I like it better than the Icarus grip and it's less expensive.
RAMI 2075 ;D
P224
both give you a subcompact, high capacity, w extended capacity back up mags and close to full size, shootability.
- have you Cajunized your P01 yet?
Another great video. The LCRx in .327 is a great choice too. 6 very potent rounds in a great small revolver.
Can't find that ammo near me but yes.
@@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER That was the case however it is very available again from numerous online sources. About $1 per round shipped. I would bet that price will be coming down soon.
43X MOS..I just trust it
I own the LCP Max and got it for 349. And I couldn't be happier with it! Such a steal. I've ran 300 rds through it with no issues!! It wins for micro carry hands down.
Hey when I first started shooting I had trouble with the snappiness of the max slowly came to love it then I got the p238 and I love it so much I'd recommend if you ever have the chance to shoot it do it !
I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring and say the canik mc9 should be on the list. I have hundreds of rounds through mine with zero issues and it prints amazing.
Agreed. I love mine as well
Some people aren't keen on doing business with hostile countries like Turkey.
Bersa Thunder instead of Walther PPK......Similar gun but WAAAAYYYYYYY less expensive.
Carried it for years and never had a failure. Carry the XL now. Likely moving to th XMacro once I get enough rounds through it.
They have frame cracking issues. Crap metallurgy.
I would choose the Glock 26 over anything on the market today. I'm a simple dude with simple needs.
In that size class the FNS9C fits me better. I can get two full fingers on it.
I'm not a Glock hater. I really like the Glock P30S. It fits me better than the G19.
The only issue I take with the shield plus is the lack of a rail for lights. Most of its competition has it and it's a bit of a lost opportunity. There is an adapter that adds a raid but it's still an add on.
@Honestoutlaw475what would that be?
@Honestoutlaw475 go on....
@blitzkrieg2003 it's a bot bro. I reported it
Streamlight TLR-6 solved this for me. Honestly, I'm not sure why this would be an issue
@@jammystarfish i wish they would revamp the tlr6. Much as i liked mine on my g43. It's just not as robust in design as a tlr7 or 8. Wish they'd make a lightweight aluminum housing version. And maybe add 20-50 lumens if possible.
Good list. I live in Vegas and carry the 365, LCR 38 and LCP Max. I find myself carrying the LCP Max most of the summer because it disappears in my pocket and is so light I don't know it's there.
Kahr Arms CM9 is my summer carry most days. Sometimes 43X MOS. But the kahr is so concealable.
Finally someone mentions a Kahr. I recently got a P380. Can't get much smaller & lighter than this and still be comfortable to shoot. Truly a pocket carry.
I got a CW9, CM9, and a PM9. I grab the PM9 alot more than the other two combined. Accurate gun that has been 100% reliable.
If you like the CM9, you should definitely try the PM9 or PM40. It's like getting the Cadillac version instead of the Buick version.
Ruger has an LCR in 327 magnum which holds 6 shots and it is a powerful round without a lot of recoil. Great video as always thanks!
"Hey honey we're going to Bob and Kathy's house for a pool BBQ with the kids, what are we bringing? " (Well I thought maybe my S&W SP101..." (I MEANT TO EAT OR DRINK YOU MANIAC!!!)
"Oh... um.. But... what if the Taliban show up? Or AntiFa? Cmon we're in rural south carolina anything can happen!" (Honey... we TALKED about this....) "And I need a back up gun... and a gun for the car... and extra ammo, duh... cleaning kit... Oooh think we'll be out late? Should I slap on the TLR-1 ...." (HONEY.. STOP PACING. BREATH. ITS JUST A BBQ... 2 DOORS DOWN.. YOU DON't NEED TO BRING 6 GUNS TO A POOL PARTY!!!) Well duh 2 or 3 is fine. WAIT I almost forgot body armor hahahaha hey did the UPS truck come yet, I ordered this amazing new plate set.
*door slams* Honey?
Since more .380 hollowpoints have passed the FBI standard we have seen a few more options in .380 pistols. I feel very confident in the summer with a .380 with the proper hollowpont
@@desperateneedofscotchI wish. I live at 10,000 feet. Alittle tough to do that and be comfortable. Being comfortable is important.
You had me until FBI standards...
@truecross4090 It's just a fact. FBI is the standard test all bullet makers look too. .380 has failed in the past. But with better bullet designs, some have started to pass. It may not be the best test, but it's the standard.
In 380 or smaller caliber guns I stick with good ball ammo.
@jimmymcclure4549 I won't use ball when I carry. I would worry to much about over penitration. A hot .380 ball round might over penitrate. I would rather be safe then sorry. But I get it.
Harry Callahan : You know what makes me really sick to my stomach?
Burly Detective : What?
Harry Callahan : Is watching you stuff your face with those hot dogs. Nobody, I mean NOBODY puts ketchup on a hot dog.
My ultimate summer gun is a S&W 442 snub. Such a great gun.
15:08 you know a prosecutor would have a field day in court over your pistol saying "OUTLAW" I would advise anyone against mods like that because the vultures will come for you.
Always good info. I left my P365 in my bass boat for a week during July heat and the damn thing had some rust on the outside but worked just fine before I cleaned it up. Bad gun owner.
I flipped my jon boat last year. Had my P365X in my backpack. It sat in the lake for about an hour before I recovered it. Took it home and cleaned it, lubed it, shot it. Good as new, still carry it every day. Zero rust.
11:51 Nobody, I meen nobody puts ketchup on a hotdog.
Sincerely
Inspector Harry Callahan
The P365 series is just phenomenal. The modularity means you can go from a subcompact P365 to a P365X to a P365XL to a P365 X Macro with the same FCU.
I have both the Shield Plus PC. I like that better than my p365XL, but feel protected with both. I like the p365XL more than I like the Macro. To me the 365XL has a better trigger.
The 365 also rusts the shield is a good option
@@ColonelCarnageI’ve carried my P365X for 2 years in South Florida and have Zero Rust.
@Honestoutlaw475this is so ambiguous. Now I need to know.
They have the same fire control unit. How could they have a different trigger?
@@patrickfearon7942 I don't know. I really don't. But to me, the MACRO seems grittier. That's why I didn't get it. I love the XL trigger. Could be just personal preference. I feel a difference in my hands that I can't explain.
You can also use the 17rd macro mag in the p365 😎
On S&W website and not seeing a Shield Plus Performance Center 3" barrel with optics cut slide. I do see a 4" barrel. What am I missing?
I think one of the most underrated small pistols to carry is a Glock 26. Been my favorite for years. 12 round mag in the gun but the rest I carry are 15. It’s a small gun that handles like a bigger gun
Not for me,
Its a fat pig!
Idk about underrated it was the best carry for about a decade lol it’s just gets over looked these does for the slim micro double stacked. Still one a my favorites.
Carried the 26 for 12 years. Slimmer/lighter options now and days.
Think most go with a bigger gun, if it’s a double stack or a thinner gun with similar capacity to the 26. A lot of the new concealed carriers are interested in optic ready and light compatible rail, also.
If you move up to the Glock 33, it actually performs like a bigger gun.
Any chance you will review the M&P shield plus performance against the sig P365 specter comp?
Glad I got the p365 with manual safety. Slips right into my pocket for quick trips outside.
Mine rides in my pocket every day
Outlaw, you ever going to review the xdm elite compact line up? 9mm, 10mm and 45acp.
Ten is awesome.
I carry the shield plus performance center and canik mc9 for my summer and i love both them
Love this list I use to edc a Glock 19 but ever since I bought my Ppk/s it has been a great edc and is so easy to conceal and I’m a very slender guy so it’s hard to carry at a 3:00 position and not print but the Ppk does very well at staying hidden
What makes it a summer carry pistol? Well it’s cool, of course.
Try the Ruger sp101
How about the P365 XL or Macro for bigger dudes? I like the regular P365 but feels it’s just a little too small for me.
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@@g54b95 Sorry lil fella. 🤣
Thanks. I will be citing you to settle ALL .357magnum snub-nose arguments.
P365 is my go to but having the LCR is also nice
I’ll probably get some heat for this, but…. I absolutely LOVE my Taurus GX4. Same size as the P365, with a better trigger, and a better grip. Jus sayin…
I’ve carried the same Ruger SP101 3” 327 Fed Mag for nearly 3 years since I discovered that gem of a cartridge. Don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or -10 degrees it’s the same gun year round.
My Walther PPQ SC is more concealable than my 43x in shorts and a T shirt and it is a WAY better gun than the PPK.
Shield plus FTW. Comes optics cut and with night sights now. Excellent option.
And here I am still waiting for Girsan Regard 1000 round review
Best CCW’s IMO, G19, G26, Sheild Plus, M&P 2.0 compact.
I know this is a summer carry video, which I loved. But I’m shopping for my winter EDC now. Any reasons why you wouldn’t recommend an LCRx for winter carry, in a coat pocket? Of course a pocket holster at a minimum.
Walther PPK-S is 23.5 oz. For that weight, i just dont see the limited capacity and the .380 cartridge and the slide bite being worth it. Sold mine. But it is a sharp looker!
Their main selling point is their insane accurate due to the fixed barrel. You might like the Sig P232 better.
S&W J frame air weight is plenty, rarely will the common Joe need to be like Charles Bronson in Death Wish and take out a gang😅
I own a Walther PPK I had to have it. I love that I own one but that has to be the most un-shootable gun in my collection. I will keep it forever. Love your reviews and lists. Thank you
I really liked them too, but after I read the story about the attempted attack on Princess Ann back in the 70s…and her body guards PPK jammed…I wouldn’t trust it.
Same. Also have a Bersa Thunder Plus with the much larger grip, and still, it’s not fun to shoot by any means
I know Springfield catches hell from the industry. I still carry the hellcat every day
I never ever see anyone talking about the Ruger EC9s in these summer conceal videos. I've been carrying one for a few years now and I can confidently say it's a fine gun even during the hot summer months. Even bought my mom one after she tried it out and liked it.
I think the only drawback is capacity.
@@paulhays2171go to MAGGUTS you can get a +1 in the stock mag
Safety's are gayer than fuck
Not one Glock what a waste of time watching this, G43X should be in this list, nah instead put a revolver in the list lmao
Don’t forget to choose the right ammo. I like the Federal HST that’s for micro pistols. Most of the “duty” ammo you see is meant for a 4-5 inch barrel.
Speer gold dots
I’m running hornady critical defense in my 365x
Its good stuff but very hard to find the 380 99gr "Deep" which is the only one that really works well in 380 though. I've looked for months. Went to Underwood Extreme penetrators instead. There is a couple others, but not many really good choices for 380anyway. In 9mm there is all kinds of options.
I have spent a lot of time looking at performance testing in ballistic gel for 9mm jhp from short barrel guns 3" and under 4". The following have had excellent results.
1. Federal HST 124 gr
2. Sig Elite Performance 124 gr
3. Hornady Critical Defense 124 gr
4. Remington Ultimate Defense 124 gr
I am sure there are others, but most testing that I found seem to be done with duty size guns.
More budget ammo that had good performance are:
1. Remington UMC 115 gr
2. PPU 147 gr
I hope this is helpful to some of you.
Glock 45. and yes i wish i had a gun i could shoot better and it a little smaller. but i dont really care its not that bad
Another excellent video. All the guns you mentioned are great choices. I wanted to go with the 365, but it just didn’t fit my hand well. For whatever reason, I was more comfortable with the Springfield Hellcat. But that’s me. My buddy and I often exchange my Hellcat and his 365 while shooting at the range.
I also wanted the M&P shield but for the same reason , I went with the M&P standard. Just not a comfortable fit for me.
And a lot of viewers may laugh at me but about 20 years ago I went with the Bersa Thunder 380, because I couldn’t afford the PPK. For all the negative reviews on the Bersa, it is pretty darn accurate and after changing out the original mag for new mags with better springs, I’ve never had an issue.
Thank you for another excellent video.
As hot as it gets in the South, and as much as I sweat, Summer carry really needs to be something made of stainless steel 🤪
I noticed you had both the 507k and the EPS Carry. Which do you like better?
P365 will carry 10,12,15, and 17 mags. The xmacro mag comes original, xl, and xmacro ready. I love that all the p365’s are mix and match, slides and frames make lots of interesting combinations, including the .380
Glock 43 thank me later 😂
Bersa Thunder better than the ppk and much cheaper!
They have frame cracking issues. Crap metallurgy.
That the Masada Slim isn't on this list is a crime!
The Ruger lcp22 using 22lr punch ammo and the
Sig p238 380acp are also really good choices for
summer EDC too.
I carry my ss 365xl often but next is the Taurus GX4....
I JUST bought a shield plus as a first ccw and I’m taking it to the range for the first time Thursday and I couldn’t be more excited about it 👌🏼
Coating on the LCP Max is absolutely garbage. Would recommend getting it Cerakoted or something if you’re going to EDC it. Had one and couldn’t touch the slide and put it away without oiling it, or it would rust. Various HK’s, Walther’s, Glocks, M&P’s, and even a PSA dagger I’ve owned don’t have this issue 11:30
i’ll choose the shield plus over the p365 all day. but i carry a vp9sk most of the time.
how's the printing on the vp9sk? Thought about picking one up but wondering if my money is better spent on something slimmer.
@@DB-sd3cw none. but but i wear slightly baggy shirts and iwb. it is a little on the thick side. i also carry a shield plus. honestly, the vp9sk is a more “look i have an hk” gun.
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Taurus G2C in 40sw is my edc cheap reliable and compact with plenty of firepower.
A Beretta 92 fits the bill perfectly. Been carrying it for a lifetime of summers. Thanks for the vid.
smith and wesson CSX and glock 48 for me. my csx has no trigger issues ya here about. it's my primary carry over the glock.
I'd substitute the LCRX with the SP101 3 inch. More weight = Less Recoil (You can handle carrying a 30oz gun. I do everyday). More barrel length really amps the 357 to get 1,300fps buffalo bore loads.
I carry my P2000 almost every day. If I don't carry that, it is either my P2000SK, or PPKS. I carry one of those about 3 times a year. I may also carry a USP. My PPKS was made by Interarms. It has a very short reset and a very crisp break. It is an awesome little gun. Sadly, it is blood thirsty.
P365 is pretty much all the time gun at this point. Thing is solid.
365 XMACRO suits me just fine.
SIG Sauer P238 Scorpion 380
Ruger redid my slide coating on my LCP after carrying in a leather IWB holster for a solid year with Arizona Sumer,under warranty not sure they cover hotdog related issues but they might.
If he emails Ruger a photo they will likely send him a new slide. They only redid coatings for a short period. Now their standard practice is to just send out new part
@@raykettel1837 cool thanks I didn’t know that.I haven’t had another issue since I changed to kydex instead of leather
Outlaw did you ever finish your review of the staccato cs. Been waiting
The Walther PPK is a beautiful gun, but it's the only pistol I've ever owned that I hated shooting. Miserable gun.
My Ruger LCP Max shoots 6 inches low. That's apparently a common issue.
Hotdogs and handguns. Now that's 'Merica!
Try the Bersa Thunder. Similar to the Walther, but I must admit, it shoots great. Way less expensive than the Walther. Also, Sig P238 is a fantastic pocket gun as opposed to the Lcp max.
Ever try the Sig P230 or P232? I find they shoot a little better than the PPK/S.
@@michaelsweaney3890
I bought a P238 when they first hit the market. I couldn't get through a single mag without a malfunction. After 2 trips back to the factory Sig finally realized they needed to redesign the magazines. It runs fine now. I guess I was a beta tester for Sig.
I really don't have much trouble with guns. Just .380's. My P365X has been terrific.
@@jakemonster001 Another great looking gun. I wish I had tried one when they made them.
What belt/holster combo would you use with basketball shorts
Fanny pack
12:26 The LCP Max is hammer fired, not striker fired.