In the thumbnail Hop looks like he's from some mid-2000s ad in a Guns & Ammo magazine with a caption like "The tree isn't the only thing getting lit up this Christmas"
A fudd definitely wrote that manual. What in the ever living Golden Corral Endless Buffet are those "Commandments of Firearms Safety"? It doesn't even remind you to always have fun.
One day, a movie will be made set in the 90s that requires the the use of obscure, hard-to-find pistol with unobtainable accessories; and on that day, Hop will make a fortune and the rapture will begin.
It's fun finding niche accessories for niche guns. I was floored when I found an in-the-box .41mag conversion kit for my .44mag Desert Eagle Mk. VII... all the Fudd-Boomer in one unreasonable package.
My former landlord died and one of many fudd treasures I was given for helping his estranged kid get the estate in order was 1500 rounds of .41 Mag… It was enough to justify the purchase of a S&W 57, a gun I would’ve never purchased otherwise.
Finding a light/laser compatible holster is still a pain for many guns to this day. I can't even imagine what it was like trying to find one the year 2000. The guy who wrote that instruction manual clearly knew it was a lost cause and had to write some serious copium to justify carrying the laser separately.
@@herbderbler1585 I guess it just depends on where you live. Do an online search for stores close by & call them up & see if they make holsters. I found one other store that doesn't make them on the spot, but they take orders for custom holsters, then I found the place that will make them same day.
I actually got an update for you on why those weapon lights are rare. I talked with my uncle who carried an SP2340 and an SP2009 during his time with the TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) because that was during their transition period from 40S&W to 9mm. He personally purchased both for familiarity. He told me the light was a piece of shit, even for the day. He went through 3 of them because the recoil and muzzle blast would break bulbs, break the glass and even cracked the housing on the head of the light. His last one actually had the head break off completely and that's why he just threw them in the trash and ran the pistol naked. If those were so fragile under recoil, god knows how bad they were just being carried around in holsters. Good news is that Surefire made an adapter plate. The MR10
@@AjackLee4 Hop is a master at finding obscure stuff. If anyone can find one, he can. Just went to google and found 2 in stock listings on the first 2 sites. Turn Out Uniforms and Army Property Store Com
"If there are 2 things I can't stand in the gun world, it's caliber debates and .40 S&W" - Autist Powers, the international man of mystery portrayed by none other than Hop himself
The best (and only) pistol laser I've ever had was a Crimson Trace for a Kahr CM9. It fits over the trigger guard so seamlessly it's like it came from the factory with it on. The power button is a button pressure switch that lays right under the middle finger; it activates by just grabbing the pistol firmly. I've used the pistol intermittently over 12 years and the laser is still running strong even though I've _never changed the batteries._ No change to the zero over time either. The CM9 is a pretty good pistol too. So long as you're OK with a 2010s single stack micro 9 with a six round capacity mag built by a weird cult.
That's pretty frickin cool those batteries lasted that long, damn. Setting myself up to be roasted for this, but a while back I snagged a Kimber Custom Crimson Carry with the CT grip laser, works the exact same way. Whoever dialed the zero on that fucker was meticulous because it's quite literally vidja game levels of "bullet go where laser go." Had it probably fifteen years now, shot the crap out of it and that lasers never drifted. At night, when I'm dicking around the property popping armadillos and whatnot, it's such a blast. You feel like Matt fuckin Dillion hip firing that thing
Had an SP2022 and loved it. First gun I ever bought that the gun counter guy really questioned me on. “You sure you want THAT? It’s the shitty sig ya know, wouldn’t you rather a 226?” For the dollar still a great purchase.
These and their 9mm counter parts in the same frame size and larger are really under rated handguns. I need one for my Resident Evil 3 UBCS Collection.
I was so happy when you said you were gonna do another video about a handgun from the 90's during your lpvo video. I love these kinds of chill gun videos about retro tech. It's like listening to my older brother rant about wwii handguns because he got bored and I was in the room. 9/10, needs more Socko
Very, very cool. Your random retro finds and videos on them are a big reason I love your channel, and this one was definitely a treat. Thanks a ton for showing us!
Good luck getting the quick draw sigpro laser belt pouch. Good to know not to take a loaded firearm into a building though - I was not aware of that one. Classic.
imagine drawing this in a self defense situation, having to attach the laser from its special holster and then rack the slide because you follow the commandments of firearm safety and don't keep one in the chamber
Man, I thought I was the only person who even remembered this gun and I had no idea about the laser. It's nice to see them at least attempt to keep some aesthetic with the lines of the gun, everything now looks like varying shapes of lego blocks we're attaching to what we have. I think I'm in the stupid camp of thinking there are still practical uses for visible lasers just that they are limited and by far more detrimental to the user than almost any other sighting system. I don't think there's that many cases where someone needs to physically run while shooting a rifle but maybe that's one. Or maybe it's all bunk and I'm just coping because I liked Resident Evil 4. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I like the shape, looks very 16-bit vector, and extra nice to see that tight lock fit. The instruction manual reads like it's for an 80s action movie to show your gear to the audience.
The manual was hilarious. You can tell it was written in the 90's during the tail end of clinton's assault wepaon ban and also written in an era that was maybe not as volatile with threats of lawsuits and media demonization for manufacturers giving advice like "dont carry in a building" and "draw, attach laser from your pouch and then use."😂😂😂😂😂. I have tye sig pro 2022 in .40 or .357 sig. I like it, it's okay. I almost wanna say this laser and rail is cool as a unique collectors
I think the "attach in the moment" practice has a legit use case. Swat guys can carry the pistol in stock config in a standard holster while on patrol (a laser bearing holster probably wasn't available) and use irons for regular defensive use. If they have to make entry on a barricaded perp, they can attach the laser and use a shield in one hand and pistol in the other. My understanding is that this was/is the use case for vis lasers (since sights are difficult to use with a shield). In that instance, there is a lot more time to prep.
Therapist: A Fallout handgun if the series had a 1990s aesthetic instead of 1950s isn't real, it can't hurt you SIG Pro SP2340 with this laser on: *War never changes, dudes!*
6:15 - Most serious shooters wouldn't do that today, but there was definitely a market for it in pockets of roles, mainly LEO, where the interested parties were people who considered firearms to be more like staplers and hole punchers as an aspect of their job. Even Surefire put out that one rifle/pistol light with the folding arm and picatinny mount that was way too bulky to keep mounted all the time, intended to be worn on the belt and attached as needed. The type of people that appeals to, I've often heard making remarks such as, "Why would I need a QD mount on an optic? It's not like I need to change optics. But a light? Yeah, take the light after when it's daytime, that makes more sense." while they take huge swigs out of the Diet Coke 2-Liter.
If whoever wrote that manual wrote one for magazines it would read "This detactable magazine design allows the user to decide when to put the magazine in the pistol". "This exceptional feature allows the pistol to be carried unloaded, when the pistol is needed the user draws the pistol with one hand while the magazine is inserted with the other".
Firearms safety rule number 23: never fire the weapon under any circumstances
Safety rule 27: Never store ammunition.
@@neato2765 LOL
@@andrews.775428: return firearm and laser and swear off firearms altogether. Pledge allegiance to Brady.
Rule 28: never point it in any direction
If we fudd hard enough we can make it all the way to Rule 34, then maybe things will finally start getting good again.
In the thumbnail Hop looks like he's from some mid-2000s ad in a Guns & Ammo magazine with a caption like "The tree isn't the only thing getting lit up this Christmas"
That's too accurate
So dope
"Top home defense options for women-"
@@jasonwesley8719 Hey he is a beautiful young (LGBTQ) lady
LMAOOOO that got me. Good one.
Hop finds an old Soldier of Fortune magazine from 1992 at a garage sale and goes "hell yeah."
A fudd definitely wrote that manual. What in the ever living Golden Corral Endless Buffet are those "Commandments of Firearms Safety"? It doesn't even remind you to always have fun.
That or a lawyer... who is also probably a fudd.
The Y2K era firearms business was wall to wall lawyers.
Or that looking cool is the MOST important rule
I showed the thumbnail to my aunt and she said "that lady knows what's up"
Savage.
Bruh...
😂
Hop is my favorite 44 year old lesbian
Sarah Connor vibes in the face for sure
Hop looks 👀 like my 47 year old lesbian truck driver aunt named “Chris” 😅
"This laser is made by...the laser company" lol 😂
this is so resident evil core
@@cashews4you LEON, PLEASE I NEED YOU TO SLEEP WITH MY SISTER
PLEASE, LEON, I NEED YOU TO M8 WITH MY SISTER
ASHLEY!!!!!!!!!!
LEON, THE BLOODLINE MUST CONTINUE
All the foxy ladies dig my accent. It drives them craaazy...!
"Keep dreaming!"
Should have gotten a fog machine for this video.
I know everyone hates proprietary but man does it always make a gun look more complete by how it meshes
By complete do you mean mine craft cause light or laser cause all that shit looked like Lego guns
Makes me think of that suppressed USP Cyberpunk 77 DLC or the Fallout 10mm handgun
@@kaineyexactly what it reminded me off. Its a bit blocky but its that complete look. Just fits
One day, a movie will be made set in the 90s that requires the the use of obscure, hard-to-find pistol with unobtainable accessories; and on that day, Hop will make a fortune and the rapture will begin.
It's fun finding niche accessories for niche guns.
I was floored when I found an in-the-box .41mag conversion kit for my .44mag Desert Eagle Mk. VII... all the Fudd-Boomer in one unreasonable package.
My former landlord died and one of many fudd treasures I was given for helping his estranged kid get the estate in order was 1500 rounds of .41 Mag… It was enough to justify the purchase of a S&W 57, a gun I would’ve never purchased otherwise.
I miss the early 2000s. I can't believe 2000 was 24 years ago.
Shhhhhh...
The ride never ends
When I think of nostalgic things it's hard to believe but my knees remind me daily that I'm old
I remember the early 00's gargling balls. the only good things were the Lancer Evolution, and that stupid as shit AWB sunsetting.
stop saying this
Out: always carry with one in the chamber
In: attach accessories as part of the draw stroke
Name dropping zombini like hes not the best kept secret in the gun conmunity.
I hang out with all the coolest dudes 😎
Must be well kept because I can’t find him
Finding a light/laser compatible holster is still a pain for many guns to this day. I can't even imagine what it was like trying to find one the year 2000. The guy who wrote that instruction manual clearly knew it was a lost cause and had to write some serious copium to justify carrying the laser separately.
There is a big gun shop within a reasonable drive that makes custom holsters on the spot.
That has made things a lot easier.
@@pewpewTN where does one find such a place?
@@herbderbler1585 I guess it just depends on where you live.
Do an online search for stores close by & call them up & see if they make holsters.
I found one other store that doesn't make them on the spot, but they take orders for custom holsters, then I found the place that will make them same day.
@@herbderbler1585generally search custom kydex on Google and filter by location
You can tell by the tone of his voice hes very happy with the lazer
Big check well spent
We all knew this video had zero application for any of us yet we all watched
This is peak 90's retro futuristic sci-fi aesthetic.
Weird 90s stuff is the hop content i signed up for
Seeing the laser illuminate for a split second after you shoot from the gunsmoke is kinda epic
I actually got an update for you on why those weapon lights are rare. I talked with my uncle who carried an SP2340 and an SP2009 during his time with the TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) because that was during their transition period from 40S&W to 9mm. He personally purchased both for familiarity. He told me the light was a piece of shit, even for the day. He went through 3 of them because the recoil and muzzle blast would break bulbs, break the glass and even cracked the housing on the head of the light. His last one actually had the head break off completely and that's why he just threw them in the trash and ran the pistol naked. If those were so fragile under recoil, god knows how bad they were just being carried around in holsters. Good news is that Surefire made an adapter plate. The MR10
Except they don't make the adapter anymore and they're impossible to find too :( trust me I've looked lol
@@AjackLee4 Hop is a master at finding obscure stuff. If anyone can find one, he can.
Just went to google and found 2 in stock listings on the first 2 sites. Turn Out Uniforms and Army Property Store Com
"If there are 2 things I can't stand in the gun world, it's caliber debates and .40 S&W" - Autist Powers, the international man of mystery portrayed by none other than Hop himself
That's some 80's action flick movie thumbnail
Thumbnail has an immensely powerful aura
“Never bring a loaded firearm into a building” lmao 😂😂😂
Good to know Sig has been doing the weird merch repping (pin, challenge coins, etc) thing for years
Nothing like an old handgun review from Hop. Amazing
The best (and only) pistol laser I've ever had was a Crimson Trace for a Kahr CM9. It fits over the trigger guard so seamlessly it's like it came from the factory with it on. The power button is a button pressure switch that lays right under the middle finger; it activates by just grabbing the pistol firmly. I've used the pistol intermittently over 12 years and the laser is still running strong even though I've _never changed the batteries._ No change to the zero over time either. The CM9 is a pretty good pistol too. So long as you're OK with a 2010s single stack micro 9 with a six round capacity mag built by a weird cult.
That's pretty frickin cool those batteries lasted that long, damn. Setting myself up to be roasted for this, but a while back I snagged a Kimber Custom Crimson Carry with the CT grip laser, works the exact same way. Whoever dialed the zero on that fucker was meticulous because it's quite literally vidja game levels of "bullet go where laser go." Had it probably fifteen years now, shot the crap out of it and that lasers never drifted. At night, when I'm dicking around the property popping armadillos and whatnot, it's such a blast. You feel like Matt fuckin Dillion hip firing that thing
It being a moonie pistol is a plus man, cultist handguns have bonus occult damage
This is the 2019 Hop content we’ve all been yearning for.
Had an SP2022 and loved it. First gun I ever bought that the gun counter guy really questioned me on. “You sure you want THAT? It’s the shitty sig ya know, wouldn’t you rather a 226?” For the dollar still a great purchase.
Good to see some 40 going down range. Thanks Hop.
Seeing Hop review obsolete 90’s pistols and early 2000’s tech just warms my heart. Thank you sir.
These and their 9mm counter parts in the same frame size and larger are really under rated handguns.
I need one for my Resident Evil 3 UBCS Collection.
"-this is.. borderline hallucinatory"
I was so happy when you said you were gonna do another video about a handgun from the 90's during your lpvo video. I love these kinds of chill gun videos about retro tech. It's like listening to my older brother rant about wwii handguns because he got bored and I was in the room.
9/10, needs more Socko
Hop you were born in the wrong era. That thumbnail shot of you would of fit right in among any of the 80s action hero movies cover art.
That model of Sig was the first pistol I ever owned. Getting all nostalgic up in here.
Honestly wanted to see a draw and attach like they prescribed in the owners manual
I'll have to source a laser holster.
@@Hoplopfheil discontinued safariland product, we never even knew
The CSGO CZ75 animations come to mind when I got to that part of the video lol
Even better, do it while using a shot timer!
This is the most hop video to ever lofeiled ever. You got the 90s handgun, you got the obsolescent accessory, you got the dry humor.
"Laser's are sooo...."
"90s?"
"I was going to say 70s, can you please stop making me feel old?!"
Back to some OG hop content. What's next? Obscure Spanish pistols? Or maybe some PTR content
I want Hop to give us a retrospective on PPC revolvers. Bar-Sto sights and monolithic underlugs ahoy!
Very, very cool. Your random retro finds and videos on them are a big reason I love your channel, and this one was definitely a treat. Thanks a ton for showing us!
I don't know what I would do without this channel. Absolutely the best tutorials. Aces! :)
It's worth it for the pin alone.
🇺🇸
Rad 80s gear there hop 🤙
200k subscribers!! Nice!!
You bring great perspective, reviews and insight to this community, I salute you sir
This feels like OG hop content
This is so aggressively 90's I love it!
Congrats on 200k!
Thanks bossman.
Good luck getting the quick draw sigpro laser belt pouch. Good to know not to take a loaded firearm into a building though - I was not aware of that one. Classic.
I’ve got the SP 2022. The Sig Pro’s are great handguns that deserve more attention than they get.
This almost looks like the 10mm pistol from modern fallout games with that laser on it. My desires to larp with it are increasing.
Well it is technically a 10mm caliber, so it checks out
@@zachcd390119 you don't need to sell me on it any more
Damn cool looking gun and laser module!
They (sig or other makers) ought to make them look like this.
Thanks for showing us, Hop.
🙏🏼🤟🏼👏🏼👍🏼
Happy 200K Hop and finding a new toy for Socko.
Had this gun for 20 years waiting for a video so I could install the laser pointer. Thank you.
The overhang prevents a little blast and soot from getting to the lens?
Props to them, 80s styling in a pistol from the late 90s.
Hop, you have been a great addition to TFB, but there is nothing better than a sarcastic over the top, just plain Hop video. Thanks. 😂
That laser is the same age as me. I was also manufactured in June of 2000
I see the thumbnail...and all I think is:
'This summer, Special Agent Jason Snake will find himself in...Hostile Territory.'
I had a Wilcox rail mount for the SIG PRO back in the day. It allowed you to mount the light and/or laser modules of the Wilcox Nightstalker system.
imagine drawing this in a self defense situation, having to attach the laser from its special holster and then rack the slide because you follow the commandments of firearm safety and don't keep one in the chamber
Man, I thought I was the only person who even remembered this gun and I had no idea about the laser. It's nice to see them at least attempt to keep some aesthetic with the lines of the gun, everything now looks like varying shapes of lego blocks we're attaching to what we have. I think I'm in the stupid camp of thinking there are still practical uses for visible lasers just that they are limited and by far more detrimental to the user than almost any other sighting system. I don't think there's that many cases where someone needs to physically run while shooting a rifle but maybe that's one. Or maybe it's all bunk and I'm just coping because I liked Resident Evil 4. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I like the shape, looks very 16-bit vector, and extra nice to see that tight lock fit. The instruction manual reads like it's for an 80s action movie to show your gear to the audience.
Sig Pro Bro Laser Sho Here We Gooooo!!!!
90s guns have great aesthetic. That setup is K I N O.
Hop is again reviewing obsolete '90s pistols, nature is healing itself!
Thank you Hop! God bless! Be safe!
🤙🪖👮🙏🇺🇲
“It’s my autism and I get to pick the flavor”
The manual was hilarious. You can tell it was written in the 90's during the tail end of clinton's assault wepaon ban and also written in an era that was maybe not as volatile with threats of lawsuits and media demonization for manufacturers giving advice like "dont carry in a building" and "draw, attach laser from your pouch and then use."😂😂😂😂😂.
I have tye sig pro 2022 in .40 or .357 sig. I like it, it's okay.
I almost wanna say this laser and rail is cool as a unique collectors
Tactical Tumblr Lesbian droppin knowledges
I think that more old propriety firearm accessory videos are in order. 90s-2000s firearms stuff in general lol
I love how you go through the safety rules
Cool Stephen King is back to shooting oddball .40 handguns from the 90s.
I think the "attach in the moment" practice has a legit use case. Swat guys can carry the pistol in stock config in a standard holster while on patrol (a laser bearing holster probably wasn't available) and use irons for regular defensive use. If they have to make entry on a barricaded perp, they can attach the laser and use a shield in one hand and pistol in the other. My understanding is that this was/is the use case for vis lasers (since sights are difficult to use with a shield). In that instance, there is a lot more time to prep.
Congratulations on 200k subs, Hop!!!
When AMA part 2?
Soon, I'll probably do a live one
@@Hoplopfheil Yes, I shall ask you questions
@@Hoplopfheil On this channel?
I’ve been on this exact same journey except with the proprietary laser devices inc modules for the Walther P99. The autistic fixation is real.
HAHAHA 1:00 Casually no-look catches the falling mag. Its those little moments that make me listen to this fella's opinions on firearms.
Gun safety rule #1: Have fun!
That gun and laser are so year 2000 the video is presented by Hollow Man
Love the 90s nostalgia content
The RE3 vibes are magnificent. Always wanted this combo.
FN used their big brain and offered a P90 chassis with a red laser integrated and it's awesome.
Therapist: A Fallout handgun if the series had a 1990s aesthetic instead of 1950s isn't real, it can't hurt you
SIG Pro SP2340 with this laser on: *War never changes, dudes!*
Reddit moment
starring Hop as Sarah Connor in the T2 storyline 🤾♀️🔴🤖
"What tha fuck are you talkin about?"
Hop
Hop reading the manual was the best part
Hop's "what the fuck are you talking about" took me out 😂
"Never use alcohol or drugs before or during handling of gun"
train like you fight.
This is why I train half cut wearing nothing but my undies and one sock.
6:15 - Most serious shooters wouldn't do that today, but there was definitely a market for it in pockets of roles, mainly LEO, where the interested parties were people who considered firearms to be more like staplers and hole punchers as an aspect of their job. Even Surefire put out that one rifle/pistol light with the folding arm and picatinny mount that was way too bulky to keep mounted all the time, intended to be worn on the belt and attached as needed.
The type of people that appeals to, I've often heard making remarks such as, "Why would I need a QD mount on an optic? It's not like I need to change optics. But a light? Yeah, take the light after when it's daytime, that makes more sense." while they take huge swigs out of the Diet Coke 2-Liter.
I personally love the look of the pistol with the Lazer.
Plus, WHERE'S THE CAT?!
Real sigpros leave their guns in the leaky dumpster before going into the grocery store
90s handgun aesthetics were just something else.
Wake up, samurai, we got Hop reviewing old stuff to watch!
PS haven’t seen till the end yet - if there is no Socko, I’m big sad
Hop in his thumbnail looks like he's gonna be backing Axel Foley.
Lol draw and slip the laser on in one motion during a life saving engagement.
Off to the land of misfit optics, lights, and lasers!
Well I guess this qualifies as an obscure 90’s handgun.
Loved the instructions manual section 😂
laser devices inc turned into Steiner
If whoever wrote that manual wrote one for magazines it would read "This detactable magazine design allows the user to decide when to put the magazine in the pistol". "This exceptional feature allows the pistol to be carried unloaded, when the pistol is needed the user draws the pistol with one hand while the magazine is inserted with the other".
Leon just came back from his yearly zombie death rampage and wants his mid 2000s drip back