Extar EP45 Shooting Impressions
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- 0:00 Extar USA EP45 Shooting Impressions
0:56 Starting Cold
4:02 Multi Mag
5:22 What’s For Dinner™
17:27 Practicality?
18:35 After Shots
21:24 Thank YOU Patrons!
21:23 Can he do it?
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The Extars do not disappoint!
I have owned the Gen1 9mm for years. I want the .45, but I am waiting for the pistol brace BS to be overturned by the courts.
I am exactly like you. Love the gen 1, so can’t wait for the courts
To make things right.
I’m right there with ya, brothers.
The EP-45 ships with an easily removable buffer tube end cap (I'm surprised it didn't fall off in this video) and foam cover. The bare buffer tube underneath is a "standard" pistol buffer that the original style (Sig) SB Tactical braces will slide on with a very secure friction fit.
The attachment of the buffer tube to the EP-45 is not an AR style thread and castle nut so most "adjustable" braces may not work. Extar does have a carbine style buffer tube available.
@@texas66 cool. Thanks for the info.
Waiting for ATF permission 🤦🏾 c'mon man
Having a Paul Harrell moment reminiscing about $17 box of 45…
I'm old so much love for the 45. Carried one in the Army. Have a XD and XDS for carry.
I have the XD and Xds as well....carried them for years. Just recently picked up a Glock 21 and I love it too. I might have to pick up the Extar as it can share mags with the Glock.
9:40 - When evaluating different ammo, it'd probably be a good idea to use the same standard Glock mag for each different ammo type so we're not wondering if the failure to feed was the result of the ammo or the change to the after market mag.
Just have one word outstanding.
Outstanding review
Thank you
Thank you for finding this, and reviewing it, because otherwise I'd probably never have seen it!
Great video, thanks for the upload!
Great review, thank you.
Nice, thanks for the review. I have the EP9 and ordered my EP45 they day they went on sale. Should be here Monday and I can't wait to shoot it.
I had lots of laughs watching this video. I especially like the $17.99 price on the .45 ACP ammo. Thanks for show casing this pistol. Looks like a solid winner.
Ha! That box of Blazer brought back some memories! I'd go through 200 rounds easily back then. Good times. Some impressive numbers coming out of that barrel too.
Excellent technique, pushing out against your sling for stability; without a brace..
Own 2 EP9s, both are SBRd and suppressed. Personally, I can't say enough good about them. I own other 9mm PCCs, which are easily 3-4 times more expensive and guess what gets shot all the time, yep the Extars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy the .45 and do the same to it, they just make sense. I've fired CMMGs version and I wouldn't spend the extra $$$ for it, not necessary. Firearms that you make memories with are the most cherished, not the most expensive one's.
Do you think I’d be better off buying a PSA Dagger with a Glock carbine conversion kit, or getting an Extar for home defense?
(The setup I’m looking at for both equals out to about the same cost.)
@@Sanguivore Me, I would get the Extar. I'm not a fan for conversion. I've transferred a few Dagger pistols, not a real fan of them either, so a double negative. If you like .45 get the Extar in .45 ACP. If you want more juice, get a PSA AR "pistol" in .300 BLK, so you can shoot super and subsonics. 220 GR subs, equal around a .45 ACP cartridge, while the super sonics are slightly less than a 7.62x39 or .30-30 winchester. However, a standard Extar EP9, is just fine, 9mm ammo is less expensive and an Extar flexs well beyond its price point. I literally have two Q guns (Sugar Weasel and Honey Badger, sitting here, they are great, super cool .300 BLK, but the Extar is the gun you would take on an adventure into the woods since its NOT stupid expensive, so you will make more memories (fun times) with such a firearm. Plus 9mm Glock mags (are cheap) and 9mm ammo is everywhere to be purchased. Save up and get a suppressor for it and you will be really having a good time.
@@Gunoke-fd6bc That is a very, very great rundown. Thank you so much, my friend!
I think I'll take your advice and go with an Extar EP45 ('cos as it stands, .45 is a round I don't currently have covered, and the lower penetration may help a little if I have to defend my home). I think I'll likely save up for a suppressor too. Do you have any particular recommendations for a suppressor that may fit one of these that won't break the bank?
Once again, thank you for the great help!
@@Sanguivore For budget and bang for your buck, I would go with a YHM R45. I unfortunately, didn't get to try one at Suppressed Fest as YHM, didn't put one out. Now, here's my thinking/knowing why, the YHM R45 does such a good job, many would not pickup "buy" an R9, since the R45 gives such a great overlap. Yes, I do own a R9 and have sold at least 3 to others I know very well. I own at least 3 brands of .45 ACP suppressors and 5 total .45 cans and shot more than a few offerings. Now, if you told me you want to use it on a pistol as well then I would suggest a Rugged Obsidian, more $$$. But the R45, will do a fine job on a EP45 and save you some $$$ at the same time. I run a little Witt Machine 9mm can on my EP9, not stellar, but it sure looks good and it does pull some dbs off the bang bang. I don't recommend the Witt Machine .45 can on the EP45, not enough volume for the bark of .45 ACP cartridge.
@@Gunoke-fd6bc That is an absolutely fantastic rundown. Thank you so much, bud! ☺️ Definitely looking forward to putting all this together!
Thanks graham.
Seems quite comfortable to shoot , Did not have any trouble taking out the spinner so the energy is good .. great vid , Enjoyed 👍👍
Thank God I found GBGuns 🙏 great video, I'm gettin 1 because of this video!🌟💪🇺🇲🙏❤
Thank you
Nice
Use it as a cheek pistol to get around not having a brace.
Also, Lucky Gunner ran a test on different kinds of pistol rounds at 100 yards, and Federal HST 230 grain still opened up just fine in gel at 100 yards in ballistics gel through denim. Also, it surprisingly only lost I think 8% of it's total velocity, whereas 357 SIG lost like 20%. 45 ACP was actually hitting harder than 357 SIG at 100 yards.
But 45acp at 100 yards you have to aim waaay up there....
lol
@@SouthernShodan Drops about a foot at 100 yards.
Topic about the sunlight…you answered the question that was generated in my mind from the very beginning of the video…at 4:14. That’s when my mind yelled at me: “Duh, dumb**s”! You, Sir should go buy a lottery ticket based on your ability to see into the future! Lol
Got the ep9 because I built a basic ar for my wife in the first word she said were this is heavy so called an XR with a red dot weighed almost half and it’s brutal insider 50 or 100 yards
Awesome,needs a brace!
I need it now 🤦🏾♂️ been wanting a ARP in 45acp for $499 it’s a no brainer
Would like a follow up vid about it, maybe if youve learned more sbout the best ammo/mag combo for most reliability and power. Even if youve only been to the range a couple of times id like to hear your thoughts
Modern shooting in Orefornia.
Thanks for sharing and regards from Washifornia.
Wassia
Whina
This is just shooting in a way that doesn't involve a brace. ATF's unconstitutional rules, not Oregon's
Compliance is compliance
Are you going to film yourself not complying and post it on the internet?
I like it, but I wish I knew the pistol brace issue was gone for good. Because with the buffer tube, this weapon really needs something back there.
Just bought one.. because I love my EP9...
Let us know what you think once you've shot it. I was really impressed with how softly it shoots.
@@GBGuns Will do, thx.
Would be nice if they came out with a version with folding adapter for the buffer tube so it can be stored in a smaller bag
🤔in house defensive gun. Maybe better than the 4595 because looks cooler, more compact and can take mucho mags. 👍🏻 AND FEEDS ALMOST ANYTHING 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
ARX at 785ft/lbs! 😮 Great video GB but you need your videographer Teya. 😉
Agreed!
That HS501C will actually run on solar power.
Nice freaking gun, heard decent stuff about Extar. Wish I had a reason to own something like that. Good candidate for a proper SBR. Maybe not 300 BLK level accurate but I just like .45
Have you ever seen 300 BLK be accurate?
@@GBGuns I haven’t. I just assumed it was more accurate than . 45 because of bullet design.
Need to get some video with it suppressed!
We don't have a 45 cal can
Dude awesome video‼️🎯🎯💯
How did you get the EP45❓️
I have been trying to get something other than the EP9 forever‼️
At least 3 years now‼️
It's available on Extar's website!
My ETS P320 mag was horrible! It would lock the slide back sporadically.
(16:00) the magazine issue might bcz of over insertion. As you have pointed out in a Canik review (bigger magazine in a TP 9 SC), longer magazine with no longer base plate to stop its insertion might cause problems. Regards from Pakistan
Yes it could be, especially on polymer magazine where the catch slot can wear open.
Never realized many of those 45 cal are subsonic basically..I put a can on my Gen 1 Extar 9mm and it’s super quiet with subs!
45 ACP is generally subsonic, same with Browning's mini 45, 380 ACP which is why we got our Vz61 in 380
@@GBGuns does GB stand for Green Beret? Or are they your initials
Initials. I did some cool stuff, but was not a long-tab Soldier
Still waiting on 10mm!
Extar eventually canceled the EP10. :-(
Bring it on!!
Opps, I checked their online owners manual and it says NOT to insert the mags on a closed bolt.
Put a stock on it. Make the government ask you for permission
AR platform pistols are definitely an interesting concept. But the buffer tube is awkward and irritates the chitt outta me.
EDP445
Quite a cupcake hes got there.
Awesome! That rule needs to fail, that sling deal is likely to get a lot of fingers shot off! Does Xtar make one in 10mm? Have been interested in the EP9 for a while but they're always on a long back order
The EP10 was announced with the EP45, was delayed, delayed and then canceled. Apparently, 10mm is too awesome for Extar. :-(
Probably more like economics. 10mmis the round everyone likes to talk about, but no one buys or shoots.
@@GBGuns - I suspect full house 10mm in a polymer frame blow back pistol was a reliability problem or the mass of the bolt became unmanageable. I already have plenty of 9mm pistols, folding carbines, etc. I'd LOVE to have a 10mm Glock mag capable AR-ish pistol and was very enthused about the EP10. Hi-Point did finally make a 10mm blow back pistol and carbine, but they're kinda clunky. I'd give a left dangly bit if Kel-Tec made a beefed up 10mm version of the SUB-2000.
@@Liberty4Ever 10mm pressure is lower than 9mm +p pressure, so I don't think that's it. 10mm is not as magical as the internet likes to make it sound.
Am I weird for wanting a longer barrel? That blast device seems a bit pointless, and I'd prefer 8 inches or something like that.
I don't know the at what length, but 45, like 10mm, peters out rather quickly.
@@GBGuns Yeah ammo manufacturers are loading fast powders, so it's not gonna do a lot; but I'd prefer barrel length over some goofy muzzle device sticking out there.
So is that end cap aftermarket?
No, direct from Extar
No full magazine’s?
Since the magazines aren't from Extar there was no reason to test them when evaluating the EP45.
I like it, but I'm not sold on the durability yet. That front hook that holds the upper on is a big concern for me. Thanks for showing you range time.
What stress does that hook have?
@GBGuns the drop factor. It just looks like the Achilles heal on this gun design. I like the gun, the idea, and other than I would have gone with an 8" barrel it seems really good. I really do like it, I just don't want to get a $500 gun for it to break in a couple of years. I can wait to see if my concerns are valid.
Bear Creek Arsenal has a 45 available now too. I think it's all metal (I haven't seen it in person and I don't work for them). Hopefully they will send one for review ASAP!!!
@GBGuns seems like some people haven't seen how long extar has been around and torture test that people have put extars through. I have gen2 ep9 and personally for the money I don't think you can beat it
@DuramaxGuy some people didn't even know Extar was a thing, some people are ignorant, and willing to wait. 😉
I heard that you are supposed to put the mag in on a closed bolt do they still have that requirement?
Looks weird without the rear stock.🇺🇲
The sling method was surprisingly easy to shoot. Considering the firearm is smaller and lighter without a brace or stock this may be the way forward as long as recoil and firearm weight isn't big.
@@GBGuns The GEN 2 is one of my favorites.🇺🇲
Some of your WFD results seemed low. “Comes with the usual caveats” about chronographs and ammo specs. I was expecting a little more energy from a 6.5” barrel.
Remember 45 ACP was only supposed to bring 45 Colt into smokeless powder
It's a crime against humanity that the EP10 was cancelled.
That pistol is junk
How do you figure?
The overwhelming majority would disagree with you bud, so i must formally call 🧢
I don't think he had any personal experience or knowledge, just wanted to hate on something.
A cheek weld..... I just lost what little interest I had.
The ignorant are happy for they know not what they are missing out on.
Ignorance is bliss ✨
Nice, thanks for the review. I have the EP9 and ordered my EP45 they day they went on sale. Should be here Monday and I can't wait to shoot it.