I love this quote from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch. When you carry a gun none of them are too small. When you have to fight with a gun none of them are too big.
I appreciate your no nonsense approach to carry. No stupid politics or scare tactics. Just straight forward information. You're exactly what's needed in the 2A community. Thank you!
As an old guy, I've encountered other factors that can influence the choice of firearm. One is the reduction of accommodation, that allows your eyes to focus from far to near. Gradually as one ages, gun sights typically become harder and slower to focus on. Also, loss of portions of one's eyesight from problems such as glaucoma can cause problems using regular sights. Possible solutions to these problems are to use laser sights or red-dot sights. These sights are available for many guns but by no means all. So, if you need or particularly want these kinds of sights, you will want to limit the guns you consider to those for which these sights are available. An additional consideration you allude briefly to is the amount of recoil one can readily accept and still get in enough practice to be competent. The amount of recoil a person perceives varies greatly across individuals, but generally, for a given round, the heavier the gun the less recoil will be felt, although many factors can influence that perception. For example, you show both the Ruger LCP and the Glock 42, both of which are chambered for .380 ACP. Although the small and lightweight LCP is easier to conceal, most people will find the recoil to be rather "snappy" whereas the Glock 42 might feel comparatively comfortable to shoot. For some people, the LCP's recoil will not be a problem, but as they age and their nervous system changes, they may become more recoil sensitive and less likely to shoot their gun enough to stay competent with such a tiny firearm. So the Glock 42, which weighs considerably more and is substantially larger than the LCP, might be the better choice for them or others who are naturally more sensitive to recoil. There is no substitute for a person's actually shooting any gun they are considering purchasing. Only the person who is going to use it can tell how the recoil will be for himself or herself or how well they can shoot and administratively handle it. And, unfortunately, we need to be prepared as we age for a shift in our abilities and sensitivities which can mean a change in which firearms will work best for us. I say these things from personal experience. So, I wish each person the best of luck in finding their firearms and remind them that, even with the best helper with the best of intentions, they still need to make the decision for themselves on what is truly best for them. And what is truly best may change as they gain experience and change physically themselves. Rather than fearing such change, however, one may look forward to the joy of searching for and buying yet more firearms, which can be almost as much fun as shooting them! Great video! Thanks!
All very good points! I deal with age-related presbyopia, and it really messes with my shooting accuracy at times. I figure I need to train without corrective lenses a fair bit, as I mostly just need them for reading or close work (like sighting a pistol...). A dry-fire trainer like the Mantis X2 can help a LOT, as it's about the price of 150 rounds of 9mm 115gr FMJ if you're living right, and can be used at home with a handful of snap caps (especially good in working on loading/unloading/tap-rack drills, etc) almost any time you can spare five or fifteen or thirty minutes to work on trigger control.
Me: I hate double action guns and no one has time for 1911 style gun! Honest Outlaw: Double action is awesome! 1911s are beyond wonderful! Me: let me go ahead buy this cz shadow 2 and I wonder which 2011 I'll buy? 🤔
I did a lot of research before I bought my first pistol that was less than $300. I eventually went with a PT111 g2. I got a lot flack for buying, but it was all i could afford at the time. I've put about 1500 rounds and not one malfunction. I did eventually upgrade to a CZ P10c.
Every bullet has a jail bar attached to it, real truth right there. Sometimes I think it's better to recover in the hospital than fight for my freedom in court. Just remember a gun will get you in trouble , plain and simple !
@@motomortus4009 .... Being a Marine I'm ready always to protect myself on the spot but too smart to go to jail. So you can look at my writing anyway you like. I live in Mich not CA and having 12 guns it's not me being scared to protect myself. It's our justice system that needs repair. Hard to defend yourself without being persecuted.
@@BrandonGavin_EDC ... If you're insinuating I'm impersonating a Marine then you are full of shit ! Also , lucky for you there are "Lots of Marines around " or unlucky , GGG. You shouldn't be jealous of Marines but be a man and enlist . The DI's would love to meet a big month like you.
i remember the new shooter days .... these videos were absolutely imperative and a wealth of knowledge .... awesome to see you still helping people out in this sector
The way Honest breaks it down is perfect for the masses. I know everyone wants to shoot like and be a navy seal/green beret ect, but his advice for the normal citizen protecting their loved ones and community is second to non on TH-cam. Thanks honest will continue to faithfully watch your videos.
What a great video! Especially at this time, there are so many new gun owners that need direction. I think more videos like this would be incredibly helpful to so many.
I second this. Also can she do some concealed carry size pistol reviews from her perspective. My wife is 5 foot tall and has much smaller hands than I do so her input would help greatly in my wife's search for something that she would actually carry and train with.
Back issues... He doesn't like the "reach around" method anymore, it's hard for him to bend over... All of this is adding up to something. Great video! Love the channel.
Thanks for the refresher course H.O..........im a wiley old shooting veteran, and i think its always a good idea to revisit fundamentals and knowledge base ...... thanks man!! I learned some new stuff!!
@@robertsmith7595 In our current political climate, it might not be a bad idea to go ahead and get it. You would never willfully buy those mags separately, but you can always buy standard capacity mags... And if shit goes sideways "legally", you already have compliant mags on hand.
I have a full size ppq and it’s just a bit too large to ccw comfortably. If the grip was like a half inch shorter that would be perfect. Might have to look at a ppq sc, but I kind of like the in-between size of the vp9sk and the p10s. The ppq sc is more similar to the Glock 26.
Freaking awesome how your channel has been really blowin up in the last year! You and the wife deserve the following man. You've been in my top 3 channels for who I go to when researching a new pistol buy. Or just looking for funny, entertaining and informative videos about firearms. TY
I got my permit to purchase in Minnesota last month, and my local range let me do the PTC class, while waiting for that PTP to arrive. It is amazing how many local gun shops were sold out for Glock, Sig and even Smith and Wesson in 9mm. I decided I would order the Gun I wanted even though it is backordered. When it finally does arrive, I will go out to the range, practice and prove up. I enjoy all your videos, good topics, great presentation, very worthwhile. Thank you very much! Be safe, be well.
My wife and i both carry the Taurus G2c we found it really handles well and easy to maneuver, 12 rounds and if that's not enough no gun will matter, she's new to carry and it's compact enough she can access the gun from her holster without any difficulty, when she's asked why she carries she just says, i value my life and if you come after me you value my life too, and it means more to me, thanks for the reviews i've looked at other reviewers and almost made a purchase based on what they said, and after watching your reviews i was able to see some flaws they didn't show, keep up the good work
First was an XD9 and it was ok, second was an Sr9c that was perfect. Tried to chase that micro compact with LCP, LCP2, and APX carry. Hated all three and always go back to the SR9c as my everyday. I think thats the progression we all go through. Learning that once you find that perfect fit we think we can find something better and end up falling back into what we're the most comfortable with.
I really love how you don’t flash the camera or the person behind it a lot of people do that! Amazing muzzle discipline I just bought the cz p07 the other day for my first carry
Your explanation on this subject was beautiful. Informative, non judgemental....simply beautiful. This is the video I'd send to anyone who's interested in carrying. Good shxt!
Thank you, this has been the best and most informative on EDC that I’ve seen to date! As someone new to conceal carry I’ve got a lot to think about and this helps.
Im 71 and my EDC has changed over time. Started with 1911 and p239. Stayed with those two until my eyes got as old as I am. Sent a p229 off to have a Halosun 507c installed and while it was away I got a p320 with R1. Took about a week to get used to the rds. I feel better with the decocked 229 in appendix carry which I am switching to. The 229 is heavy, but after carrying lots of stuff in the military its not that bad. Wife has switched from p239 to 365 SAS. The rds helps out past 7 yards.
You should really check out the P-01. I think it would be like combining what you like about the P-07 with what you like about your 2011. I have the Omega and it’s great.
@@brxtmp106 Yeah, you might have me to thank for that...sorry. 😏 I swear, I might have bought the last available P-01 Omega in the USA. Keep looking though. This thing is absolutely worth putting in a little effort to track down. Heck, I'll even look for you, and reply here if I find one.
I carry the sp101 I really like everything about it for the job I do the chances of me having to use are slim but in case I ever had to I bought the best quality gun I could afford
Your studio is your range in your backyard! It is kick ass!!!! I like how you include the holster in the consideration for a carry weapon. It took some trial and error but I found the right holster and the right gun for me to carry, and I mean every day carry. I prefer leather. Desantis inside heat is a great option, quality leather and I would add a nice cut so I can get a good grip on the firearm, it also holds my gun in place. I can also re-holster it from the seated position. There are a LOT of great options out there though, and my one gun is now an option of like 5 guns for carry. My wife gets her purses, I get my guns :) . Great video!
It’s a beautiful gun. I’ve been carrying mine for about 7 months. Since it came out. Love it. Shoots great. Wouldn’t recommend it for someone who isn’t tall and pretty lean. But that’s my opinion. If you choose to buy one you won’t regret it. I’ve got some videos up on my channel on it. You’ll definitely want to change the grips tho. The ones it comes with are like holding onto a wet banana 🍌 if you’re hands get the least moist.
Excellent video. Very well done. I'm a DA/SA hammer fired pistol person myself. I carry my TH 9 every day and most of the time I've got my TH 9c as a back up with me. They're what I consider affordable quality. Again, thanks for a great video.
Great video as usual. I am currently edc a Ruger SR9C in the 4 o clock position, another SR9C in a Desantes ankle rig, and when the weather is cold a full size SR9 in a shoulder rig. Always with at least 3 spare mags. Seem like overkill? I call it just enough. I have always carried at least 2 pistols and have always tried to carry the same caliber and manufacturer so they share magazines.
I'm surprised a Walther wasn't in the table. It would be interesting to consider a PPQ sc or PPS when considering subcompacts or ultra thin carry firearms.
Of the dozen or so pistols I've tried, I've come to like my P07 best for EDC. The DA/SA trigger is what sold me on it (although magazine compatibility with my existing P10-series pistols didn't hurt). That Omega trigger system is really nice for out of the box action. I thought about size, shape, my own size and shape, holster availability, positioning, and how well I shoot the gun, and it took me a while to bring myself up to snuff with the P07 after carrying a P10S for several months, but there I am.
I bought a DP51 from Daewoo Ind. in 1993. It has never failed to fire, eject, and feed. It is not the most accurate pistol I have owned, but it goes bang every time. I recently Cerakoted it grey and black, changed all the springs and hammer, and bought G10 frips (for $135) and now it looks EXACTLY like a Legacy LH9. PS Love your channel.
My opinion on Beretta was "They're crap" my only experience being in the military. I watched a few videos and bought an LTT Beretta, damn fine pistol! I picked up a normal Beretta 92X compact. Damn! I was completely surprised. I thought normal Berettas were the crap I had in the military. I was so wrong. Normal Berettas are awesome, smooth, great trigger, clean break. I just bought a FN 509. That trigger is going to need some work. Night and day between the Beretta. Beretta is smooth out of the box. It took me about 2000 rounds to break in the trigger on my FN FNS9.
I enjoyed your video. Just thought that a revolver should have been a option. I carry every day for the last 40 years. I have carried just about every common caliber. Being a lefty I find Glock 19 to be my main hand gun. That being said living in the hot humid south I will be carrying a mod 60 SW 38 spl in different holster on many occasions. 38 spl get a bad rap sometimes but I can a test to the reliability of the effectiveness of a good 38 spl round. It also give me the confidence that I want be shooting my junk in appendix carry. Malfunction are very rare unless you get in a hurry and short stroke the trigger . I guess the older I get I seem to be gravitating back to revolvers about 50% of the time. Thanks for the informative information in your videos.
Good, no BS discussion. Appreciate your approach versus a lot of the guys on the Interweb that get all techno about guns and you can tell they never shoot.
I think it's great how you support your youth shelter. If I had a choice to ask for help when I was in 8th grade when I was getting into alcohol and sex and skipping school. My parents just let me find my hard times. Still hard times. Keep those kids in the outdoors.
I recently purchased a M&P Shield Plus 9mm with red dot optics for CC and I also purchased 2 more 13rd mags for when I'm at the range. My only problem is the ability to find a decent holster that comfortably fits my fatness. lol Joseph Robinette Biden is the best firearm salesman that I've ever seen. :-) Let's go, Brandon! \o/
I find it funny how you go from the advantages of Glock's reliability and popularity to the importance of something fun to shoot. I carry a G26 but am starting to learn more about the non-Glock world and seems there are some funner guns.
When looking for mine, I watched a ton of review videos, went to a gun shop to hold them & went to a range that rents them to shoot. I liked the Hellcat & P365XL but I'm a bigger guy with large hands & each felt a bit small for me. I ended up going Sig P320X Compact. It fills my hand bettee & they had an IWB for it. I can conceal it without printing & don't even notice it.
Amen! Great video man. My first carry gun was a Browning 380 1911. A lot of people will scoff at 380 but I could hit consistantly and accurately at 50+ yards. At a decent pace as well. The tritium sights really helped. And for anyone asking why would I choose that gun the answer is pretty simple.. I love 1911s but I have smaller hands and also this particular model has a 4.25" barrel that made for impressive ballistics and flawless expansion in the 380 cartridge. It's also a very light, reliable, smooth shooting gun. It's still one of my favorites and I would no doubt trust my life with it if I had to even today.
Your one of the channels that inspired me to start mine last week, got any tips for a 6 day old channel with 9 videos,11 subs, a little over 200 views, amd 450 watched minutes minutes
Thank you guys, I have all the toys I need to make some fun and great content but I'm just hoping the ideas start flowing, amd then learning final cut pro x is absolutely ridiculous but I'm just gonna keep it up amd not give up...again thank you for all your videos I really appreciate what you do for us
Glad this video popped up in my recommended list. You just earned a new subscriber. Haven't been back to my home state in a couple years. I recognized the Iowa farmland. Reminds me of my Grandma's place.
This is where I'm at. My uncle happens to have a never fired g43 so I'm snapping that up. Might not be perfect but I don't want to wait months when shit could pop off any moment.
Zach Beebe I own a G43 myself and it’s a great piece for what it’s meant for. It really is more about proficiency than tool choice. My personal belief is a G19 or a comparable size unit is going to be best for the balance of concealing and fighting. But again. It’s about training more than anything... Besides a shf scenario requires a rifle anyway
@@williamstorms3262 thanks for the input. I learned to shoot on glocks a billion years ago so I'm comfortable with them. I like the 19 just worried I wouldn't carry it. Will reconsider once firearms become more available.
Blake Davis In my state you can be in possession of a handgun at 18 You just can’t purchase one from a FFL Which is crazy being you can purchase an AR from a FFL at 18 Might want to check your local laws Good luck
Reliability is most important. That’s why I use Sig 226/229. The only guns with 0 malfunctions in my wardrobe. My CZ shadow II, Glock 19 and Beretta 92 has one or more stow pipe per 1000 rounds.
I got an h&k vp9 tried the canik (was sold-out when I returned) held a few others didn't like how they felt in my hand the vp9 just felt great. Just trying to get familiar with it at this point.
i bought a taurus G3 C on sale for $219. Such a rock solid gun that has zero business being priced that low. I don't even use it that often, but i just couldn't help myself. I carry a Sig P365 and have a walther PDP for home. I keep the taurus in another room in my house. The old just in case house gun.
Now that I found a Taurus G3c I'm going to carry that but originally I was going to carry my PPQ M2 Q4 9mm Tact. Have an appendix style body belt holster that fits both guns well and is rather comfy. PS: I'm 6'3" 170lbs
My Carry gun is a Beretta PX4 storm In 9mm. As well as my daughters carry gun we both rock 20 round mags. I keep all my pistols in either 9 or 22 for training my students. I carry under the waistband with my PX4 at the 3 o'clock position. In the greatest state in america TEXAS we can open carry. For that I carry my race pistol that is a 9mm AEE witness that has had much custom work done to it. And it rides on a leg holster.
G45 is too heavy for me for CC, but i enjoy it so much it stays in the speedsafe on my night stand. I also carry one of those nice 17rd mags as backup while I CC the G26 w a plus 2, making the grip just enough to get my whole hand on. Highly recommend set up.
I think holsters & carry position are an often overlooked area when it comes to people picking out a carry weapon. As much as I love my FN's, good luck finding many left-handed appendix position holsters! I'm a G19 person all the way. Definitely not the "best" out of the box, but also not the worst & with the largest aftermarket out there! Just my opinion though.
As someone who likes the G3/G2C I couldn’t agree more. Great guns but I can’t find a single sidecar appendix holster for it. Glock 19 has an advantage because if there’s a holster company, they make a Glock 19 holster.
I carry the P365XL with the RomeoZero red dot and I love it. the standard 365 and the X were a little too small, but the XL is right in that sweet spot for me. I'm 6 feet tall and 140 lbs so it took me a while to find a gun I could conceal without printing, and carry comfortably. But I'm very happy with it and have had zero issues with it.
Sad part is that many of the ones selling ammo are all on board with the price hike. I've seen distributors on gunbroker with 100K rounds still selling at .40-.50 rd for 1000 count boxes. Cabela's and Academy haven't raised their prices but it takes some luck finding any at those stores.
Nice video..I have to be unusual as i live in the UK but have been using guns since the age of 15 . First in the Army Cadets and then the Military and for a short time in civilian life in a gun club. Looking through your videos brings back happy memories.
My first carry was a kahr PM45. Great pistol, subcompact, fun to shoot but hard to find magazines, only carry five rounds at a time. I carry a G43X MOS now.
CZ P10C OR for winter/ fall, CZ P10S OR for spring/ summer...I also recently got a Glock 43X with the shield arms mags that I have been rocking this year, so far, so awesome. Great video man.
How to choose best carry gun? Good luck! There really isn't the "best" carry gun. You will determine over time what works best for you and build a collection of firearms along the way.
@@MrKitty-zv3dl I'm mostly pointing this out for other readers. Don't worry, you don't have to respond. Everyone that watched the video, knows YOU didn't watch it.
@@m4rvinmartian Let's cut to the chase nor waste time.....I'm a millennial playing call of duty, living in my mom's basement using her computer and my nuts didn't drop yet...Oh wait I don't have nuts!
I know everyone is into striker-fired and 1911 style pistols but I think you left out a really good option and that is the trusty old revolver. Still a good choice for carry at a reasonable price point.
My rotation right now is my M&P Shield 2.0, Springfield Hellcat, CZ P10s & S&W Bodyguard 39 special. All great guns and I’m completely comfortable carrying any of them.
Carry the biggest pistol that you will actually carry. If it's so big that you leave it home all the time, then it's too big. Carry the biggest pistol that you will bring rather than leaving it home. It won't help much from home if you need it while away from home. For me, winter and summer are two different sets of clothing, and therefore two different carry pistols.
I love this quote from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch.
When you carry a gun none of them are too small. When you have to fight with a gun none of them are too big.
Clint Smith is The GOAT!
That’s a good one!
He’s awesome!
@Chris George GE Dillion M134 at the top of the stairs... 3000 RPM of good old M80 ball can't be argued with.
Oversimplified and, therefore; untrue. Try clearing your house with a Barret .50 bmg.
I appreciate your no nonsense approach to carry. No stupid politics or scare tactics. Just straight forward information. You're exactly what's needed in the 2A community. Thank you!
As an old guy, I've encountered other factors that can influence the choice of firearm. One is the reduction of accommodation, that allows your eyes to focus from far to near. Gradually as one ages, gun sights typically become harder and slower to focus on. Also, loss of portions of one's eyesight from problems such as glaucoma can cause problems using regular sights. Possible solutions to these problems are to use laser sights or red-dot sights. These sights are available for many guns but by no means all. So, if you need or particularly want these kinds of sights, you will want to limit the guns you consider to those for which these sights are available.
An additional consideration you allude briefly to is the amount of recoil one can readily accept and still get in enough practice to be competent. The amount of recoil a person perceives varies greatly across individuals, but generally, for a given round, the heavier the gun the less recoil will be felt, although many factors can influence that perception. For example, you show both the Ruger LCP and the Glock 42, both of which are chambered for .380 ACP. Although the small and lightweight LCP is easier to conceal, most people will find the recoil to be rather "snappy" whereas the Glock 42 might feel comparatively comfortable to shoot. For some people, the LCP's recoil will not be a problem, but as they age and their nervous system changes, they may become more recoil sensitive and less likely to shoot their gun enough to stay competent with such a tiny firearm. So the Glock 42, which weighs considerably more and is substantially larger than the LCP, might be the better choice for them or others who are naturally more sensitive to recoil.
There is no substitute for a person's actually shooting any gun they are considering purchasing. Only the person who is going to use it can tell how the recoil will be for himself or herself or how well they can shoot and administratively handle it. And, unfortunately, we need to be prepared as we age for a shift in our abilities and sensitivities which can mean a change in which firearms will work best for us. I say these things from personal experience. So, I wish each person the best of luck in finding their firearms and remind them that, even with the best helper with the best of intentions, they still need to make the decision for themselves on what is truly best for them. And what is truly best may change as they gain experience and change physically themselves. Rather than fearing such change, however, one may look forward to the joy of searching for and buying yet more firearms, which can be almost as much fun as shooting them!
Great video! Thanks!
All very good points!
I deal with age-related presbyopia, and it really messes with my shooting accuracy at times. I figure I need to train without corrective lenses a fair bit, as I mostly just need them for reading or close work (like sighting a pistol...).
A dry-fire trainer like the Mantis X2 can help a LOT, as it's about the price of 150 rounds of 9mm 115gr FMJ if you're living right, and can be used at home with a handful of snap caps (especially good in working on loading/unloading/tap-rack drills, etc) almost any time you can spare five or fifteen or thirty minutes to work on trigger control.
Very well stated!
“That was fancy!” Had me laughing so hard.
Me too 😂 I was looking for this comment
Anyone else already get their carry but wants to hear the Honest Outlaw talk about guns?
Lol that’s every Honest Outlaw video I watch!
Teng Thor ...LoL! He could talk about pasta recipes and I’d watch. My favorite channel.
Me: I hate double action guns and no one has time for 1911 style gun!
Honest Outlaw: Double action is awesome! 1911s are beyond wonderful!
Me: let me go ahead buy this cz shadow 2 and I wonder which 2011 I'll buy? 🤔
Martell Hixson ...so I’m not the only one? 😂. I Bought a shadow 2 last year and love it. Now trying to talk myself into an Atlas Athena with a SRO.
@@jagpilotohio everytime I go to my lgs I see the Shadow 2 behind the glass and think to myself, "could I make this work as a carry pistol?" Lol
I am a novice gun owner, so your channel has been a BIG help to me. Even minute details you display or talk about.
I did a lot of research before I bought my first pistol that was less than $300. I eventually went with a PT111 g2. I got a lot flack for buying, but it was all i could afford at the time. I've put about 1500 rounds and not one malfunction. I did eventually upgrade to a CZ P10c.
Right on, that was my first as well and for the same reason.
Thx
...I'm rockin that G2C.
Same. G2c is a fine gun actually. Got my eye on a cz p07 tho....
That is what I did . That was 4 years ago no problems. G3 is next.
"Every bullet has a lawyer attached to it" - Real wisdom right there.
Every bullet has a jail bar attached to it, real truth right there.
Sometimes I think it's better to recover in the hospital than fight for my freedom in court.
Just remember a gun will get you in trouble , plain and simple !
@@goodboyringo9716 This is one of the most I live in CA and am afraid to protect myself replies I've seen in a long time.
@@motomortus4009 .... Being a Marine I'm ready always to protect myself on the spot but too smart to go to jail. So you can look at my writing anyway you like.
I live in Mich not CA and having 12 guns it's not me being scared to protect myself. It's our justice system that needs repair. Hard to defend yourself without being persecuted.
Ringo Gingo everyone I see on these videos is an ex Marine. Lots of y’all around.
@@BrandonGavin_EDC ... If you're insinuating I'm impersonating a Marine then you are full of shit !
Also , lucky for you there are "Lots of Marines around " or unlucky , GGG.
You shouldn't be jealous of Marines but be a man and enlist . The DI's would love to meet a big month like you.
i remember the new shooter days .... these videos were absolutely imperative and a wealth of knowledge .... awesome to see you still helping people out in this sector
The way Honest breaks it down is perfect for the masses. I know everyone wants to shoot like and be a navy seal/green beret ect, but his advice for the normal citizen protecting their loved ones and community is second to non on TH-cam. Thanks honest will continue to faithfully watch your videos.
PO7 or p10c
What a great video! Especially at this time, there are so many new gun owners that need direction. I think more videos like this would be incredibly helpful to so many.
We need more commentary from your wife. She’s funny as hell.
I second this. Also can she do some concealed carry size pistol reviews from her perspective. My wife is 5 foot tall and has much smaller hands than I do so her input would help greatly in my wife's search for something that she would actually carry and train with.
@@nathanmanley4203 I also would be interested in MrsHonestOutlaw's perspective as well.
That's fancy! ;)
She should narrate uptake videos.
@Fenera Taye I would make the standard "fun at parties" joke, but I doubt anyone ever invited you.
Back issues... He doesn't like the "reach around" method anymore, it's hard for him to bend over... All of this is adding up to something.
Great video! Love the channel.
The best gun channel around! 👍
Try Paul Harrell. Completely different format, but very entertaining and full of top tier information. Just one old man's opinion.
Nick Kaz: this is the best gun channel.
Ian from forgotten weapons: am I a joke to you
Outlaw, and Paul Harrell are my go to channels
Paul Harell: am I a joke to u
Yeah, love this guy
I really enjoy your show because your down to earth and regular joe like me and very open with your discussion of guns.
Thanks for the refresher course H.O..........im a wiley old shooting veteran, and i think its always a good idea to revisit fundamentals and knowledge base ...... thanks man!! I learned some new stuff!!
Being on an extremely tight budget, I needed a "one pistol to do it all". Which is why I settled on the CZ P07 👍
I want the p07 but no one has any
Just about got one last week but it was a low capacity 10 rd... Eww.. If it would have been the double stack model i woulda snagged it
@@robertsmith7595 In our current political climate, it might not be a bad idea to go ahead and get it. You would never willfully buy those mags separately, but you can always buy standard capacity mags... And if shit goes sideways "legally", you already have compliant mags on hand.
Me too !
@@robertsmith7595 In four months you'll be begging for those 10 round mags.
I have a PPQ SC M2. If I want low imprint I can just carry with the SC 10rd mag, but i almost always carry the full mag. The PPQ is a phenomenal gun.
I'm looking at that as a strong contender for my next purchase.
I have a full size ppq and it’s just a bit too large to ccw comfortably. If the grip was like a half inch shorter that would be perfect. Might have to look at a ppq sc, but I kind of like the in-between size of the vp9sk and the p10s. The ppq sc is more similar to the Glock 26.
“How big? How small? What is more important to you overall?”.....That’s some Dr. Suess shit right there. ;-)
That’s a scary comment in March of 2021!!! 👍
Freaking awesome how your channel has been really blowin up in the last year! You and the wife deserve the following man. You've been in my top 3 channels for who I go to when researching a new pistol buy. Or just looking for funny, entertaining and informative videos about firearms. TY
I got my permit to purchase in Minnesota last month, and my local range let me do the PTC class, while waiting for that PTP to arrive. It is amazing how many local gun shops were sold out for Glock, Sig and even Smith and Wesson in 9mm. I decided I would order the Gun I wanted even though it is backordered. When it finally does arrive, I will go out to the range, practice and prove up. I enjoy all your videos, good topics, great presentation, very worthwhile. Thank you very much! Be safe, be well.
Me at 1:33 AM:
I dont need sleep... I need answers
Damn lol 1:13 am I'm off this hah
1:26am 😂😂
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1:40 am.
One of the best explanations I've ever heard. Detailed and no nonsense. Thank you 🙏
Wow, this is actually such an underrated video. Great work.
My wife and i both carry the Taurus G2c we found it really handles well and easy to maneuver, 12 rounds and if that's not enough no gun will matter, she's new to carry and it's compact enough she can access the gun from her holster without any difficulty, when she's asked why she carries she just says, i value my life and if you come after me you value my life too, and it means more to me, thanks for the reviews i've looked at other reviewers and almost made a purchase based on what they said, and after watching your reviews i was able to see some flaws they didn't show, keep up the good work
Good gun
First was an XD9 and it was ok, second was an Sr9c that was perfect. Tried to chase that micro compact with LCP, LCP2, and APX carry. Hated all three and always go back to the SR9c as my everyday. I think thats the progression we all go through. Learning that once you find that perfect fit we think we can find something better and end up falling back into what we're the most comfortable with.
Hands down...best reviewer, and I daresay, shooter, on YT. Excellent content, explanations, easy to understand and great advice.
Also living in Iowa, it’s great to hear what you have to say considering you know how harsh some of our weather conditions can be
Iowa is top 3 states in the US
I really love how you don’t flash the camera or the person behind it a lot of people do that! Amazing muzzle discipline I just bought the cz p07 the other day for my first carry
I loved the fun to shoot point. Tiny .380s or compact 45s tend to not make many trips to the range.
Your explanation on this subject was beautiful. Informative, non judgemental....simply beautiful. This is the video I'd send to anyone who's interested in carrying. Good shxt!
Thank you, this has been the best and most informative on EDC that I’ve seen to date! As someone new to conceal carry I’ve got a lot to think about and this helps.
Im 71 and my EDC has changed over time. Started with 1911 and p239. Stayed with those two until my eyes got as old as I am. Sent a p229 off to have a Halosun 507c installed and while it was away I got a p320 with R1. Took about a week to get used to the rds. I feel better with the decocked 229 in appendix carry which I am switching to. The 229 is heavy, but after carrying lots of stuff in the military its not that bad. Wife has switched from p239 to 365 SAS. The rds helps out past 7 yards.
You should really check out the P-01. I think it would be like combining what you like about the P-07 with what you like about your 2011. I have the Omega and it’s great.
K_ I made an effort to just find one anywhere local... found everything else🙄
Phenomenal handgun. I love my P-01 Omega.
@@brxtmp106 Yeah, you might have me to thank for that...sorry. 😏
I swear, I might have bought the last available P-01 Omega in the USA. Keep looking though. This thing is absolutely worth putting in a little effort to track down. Heck, I'll even look for you, and reply here if I find one.
Got mine last November, absolutely love it.
I carry the sp101 I really like everything about it for the job I do the chances of me having to use are slim but in case I ever had to I bought the best quality gun I could afford
Your studio is your range in your backyard! It is kick ass!!!! I like how you include the holster in the consideration for a carry weapon. It took some trial and error but I found the right holster and the right gun for me to carry, and I mean every day carry. I prefer leather. Desantis inside heat is a great option, quality leather and I would add a nice cut so I can get a good grip on the firearm, it also holds my gun in place. I can also re-holster it from the seated position. There are a LOT of great options out there though, and my one gun is now an option of like 5 guns for carry. My wife gets her purses, I get my guns :) . Great video!
Glad that I own two of those pistols on your table - The CZ P-07 and the Canik TP9 SFx.
It is so refreshing to watch a video that's not merely a rant on what that particular video maker likes best. Excellent video.
And the Beretta 92X Performance makes a brief appearance. It's either subliminal or that gun is stalking me.
It’s a beautiful gun. I’ve been carrying mine for about 7 months. Since it came out. Love it. Shoots great. Wouldn’t recommend it for someone who isn’t tall and pretty lean. But that’s my opinion. If you choose to buy one you won’t regret it. I’ve got some videos up on my channel on it. You’ll definitely want to change the grips tho. The ones it comes with are like holding onto a wet banana 🍌 if you’re hands get the least moist.
For real! That bad boy is just plain sexy!
Ryan1187 Sure is
DO IT!
9MM, everything anyone could want except bigger holes.
Excellent video. Very well done. I'm a DA/SA hammer fired pistol person myself. I carry my TH 9 every day and most of the time I've got my TH 9c as a back up with me. They're what I consider affordable quality. Again, thanks for a great video.
Great video as usual. I am currently edc a Ruger SR9C in the 4 o clock position, another SR9C in a Desantes ankle rig, and when the weather is cold a full size SR9 in a shoulder rig. Always with at least 3 spare mags. Seem like overkill? I call it just enough. I have always carried at least 2 pistols and have always tried to carry the same caliber and manufacturer so they share magazines.
I've had my SR40c since 2012, great quality pistol, I think the SR series is very underated.
I find this video very educational and great advice . I'm a retired army and gave been shooting guns for over 30 years now.
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My first gun was a Walther P99 followed by a Ruger 1911 I also have a H&K P30L. My go to gun of the 3 is the 1911.
I'm surprised a Walther wasn't in the table. It would be interesting to consider a PPQ sc or PPS when considering subcompacts or ultra thin carry firearms.
It did get an honourable mention of sorts.
Big fan of my pps as far as accurately and shooting acutely quickly.
Of the dozen or so pistols I've tried, I've come to like my P07 best for EDC. The DA/SA trigger is what sold me on it (although magazine compatibility with my existing P10-series pistols didn't hurt). That Omega trigger system is really nice for out of the box action. I thought about size, shape, my own size and shape, holster availability, positioning, and how well I shoot the gun, and it took me a while to bring myself up to snuff with the P07 after carrying a P10S for several months, but there I am.
Your aim is insane!! I could just watch hours of you shooting down range. Those pings start sounding like Christmas bells after a while :)
I bought a DP51 from Daewoo Ind. in 1993. It has never failed to fire, eject, and feed. It is not the most accurate pistol I have owned, but it goes bang every time. I recently Cerakoted it grey and black, changed all the springs and hammer, and bought G10 frips (for $135) and now it looks EXACTLY like a Legacy LH9. PS Love your channel.
My opinion on Beretta was "They're crap" my only experience being in the military. I watched a few videos and bought an LTT Beretta, damn fine pistol! I picked up a normal Beretta 92X compact. Damn! I was completely surprised. I thought normal Berettas were the crap I had in the military. I was so wrong. Normal Berettas are awesome, smooth, great trigger, clean break. I just bought a FN 509. That trigger is going to need some work. Night and day between the Beretta. Beretta is smooth out of the box. It took me about 2000 rounds to break in the trigger on my FN FNS9.
With how the military holds onto equipment and weapons its no surprise that the M9 you had didnt work
theworldisnotenough I’ve had a Beretta 92X performance for my carry gun for almost a year. Best bloody pistol I’ve shot. Love it.
@@thenewgunguy4870 Damn dude. Appendix?
theworldisnotenough OWB left hip. I’m a leftie. I conceal it of course. I’m not a fan of open carry.
@TheNewGunGuy I've heard that gun weighs over 3 pounds empty..... Hope you have a good belt
Thanks for your channel, it makes buying your first gun a lot less overwhelming
The .22 in your pocket is still better than the .45 you left at home.
And... a solid hit with a .22 is far better than a miss with a .44 magnum
Well said! Couldn't agree more
The 45 on your belt is better than the 22 you left at home
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Why did you bring the .22 when you have a .45 at home?
Great video. I either carry my Sig 320 C .357 sig rd or my Ruger SR1911 .45 Officer Model I am particularly fond of most .357 sig Rds.
I enjoyed your video. Just thought that a revolver should have been a option. I carry every day for the last 40 years. I have carried just about every common caliber. Being a lefty I find Glock 19 to be my main hand gun. That being said living in the hot humid south I will be carrying a mod 60 SW 38 spl in different holster on many occasions. 38 spl get a bad rap sometimes but I can a test to the reliability of the effectiveness of a good 38 spl round. It also give me the confidence that I want be shooting my junk in appendix carry. Malfunction are very rare unless you get in a hurry and short stroke the trigger . I guess the older I get I seem to be gravitating back to revolvers about 50% of the time. Thanks for the informative information in your videos.
Power to the dinosaurs! I'm in the south as well and there's a a lot of good reasons for a revolver here or anywhere for that matter.
Good, no BS discussion. Appreciate your approach versus a lot of the guys on the Interweb that get all techno about guns and you can tell they never shoot.
“I am just me”... I bet someone got a talkin to from Mrs. Honest. Ha! Love the content.
I think it's great how you support your youth shelter. If I had a choice to ask for help when I was in 8th grade when I was getting into alcohol and sex and skipping school. My parents just let me find my hard times. Still hard times. Keep those kids in the outdoors.
I recently purchased a M&P Shield Plus 9mm with red dot optics for CC and I also purchased 2 more 13rd mags for when I'm at the range. My only problem is the ability to find a decent holster that comfortably fits my fatness. lol Joseph Robinette Biden is the best firearm salesman that I've ever seen. :-) Let's go, Brandon! \o/
Hi.One of the best presentation about how to choose a carry handgun.Im sharing with all my folks . Thanks Wilfred
"Bullet points"...I see what you did there
You beat me to it.
I feel informed enough now to finally pull the trigger (on my first carry purchase).
Justin Martin that way if you need to, you can drop the hammer
And I approve
He skipped over it so casually. But I like to imagine he winked underneath his sunglasses.
This is my favorite gun channel on TH-cam. It took about 15 guns for me to figure out which ones work best for me.
I find it funny how you go from the advantages of Glock's reliability and popularity to the importance of something fun to shoot. I carry a G26 but am starting to learn more about the non-Glock world and seems there are some funner guns.
A no-nonsense approach on how to deal with CCW selection. Great video!
When looking for mine, I watched a ton of review videos, went to a gun shop to hold them & went to a range that rents them to shoot. I liked the Hellcat & P365XL but I'm a bigger guy with large hands & each felt a bit small for me. I ended up going Sig P320X Compact. It fills my hand bettee & they had an IWB for it. I can conceal it without printing & don't even notice it.
always better to try a lot before settling one one.
Amen! Great video man. My first carry gun was a Browning 380 1911. A lot of people will scoff at 380 but I could hit consistantly and accurately at 50+ yards. At a decent pace as well. The tritium sights really helped. And for anyone asking why would I choose that gun the answer is pretty simple.. I love 1911s but I have smaller hands and also this particular model has a 4.25" barrel that made for impressive ballistics and flawless expansion in the 380 cartridge. It's also a very light, reliable, smooth shooting gun. It's still one of my favorites and I would no doubt trust my life with it if I had to even today.
Your one of the channels that inspired me to start mine last week, got any tips for a 6 day old channel with 9 videos,11 subs, a little over 200 views, amd 450 watched minutes minutes
Went ahead and gave you a new sub...I imagine getting off the ground is really hard.
Just keep at it is long as you keep pumping out videos you'll get better at it and people will start watching
Thank you guys, I have all the toys I need to make some fun and great content but I'm just hoping the ideas start flowing, amd then learning final cut pro x is absolutely ridiculous but I'm just gonna keep it up amd not give up...again thank you for all your videos I really appreciate what you do for us
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What state are you in?
Glad this video popped up in my recommended list. You just earned a new subscriber.
Haven't been back to my home state in a couple years. I recognized the Iowa farmland. Reminds me of my Grandma's place.
If you’ve waited till now to arm your self? What ever is left is a good choice
This is where I'm at. My uncle happens to have a never fired g43 so I'm snapping that up. Might not be perfect but I don't want to wait months when shit could pop off any moment.
Zach Beebe I own a G43 myself and it’s a great piece for what it’s meant for.
It really is more about proficiency than tool choice.
My personal belief is a G19 or a comparable size unit is going to be best for the balance of concealing and fighting. But again. It’s about training more than anything...
Besides a shf scenario requires a rifle anyway
@@williamstorms3262 thanks for the input. I learned to shoot on glocks a billion years ago so I'm comfortable with them. I like the 19 just worried I wouldn't carry it. Will reconsider once firearms become more available.
People under 21 : guess I’ll die 🤷♂️
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In my state you can be in possession of a handgun at 18
You just can’t purchase one from a FFL
Which is crazy being you can purchase an AR from a FFL at 18
Might want to check your local laws
Good luck
Got to love the beautiful scenery in the background
Reliability is most important. That’s why I use Sig 226/229. The only guns with 0 malfunctions in my wardrobe. My CZ shadow II, Glock 19 and Beretta 92 has one or more stow pipe per 1000 rounds.
Great video very informative I have been carrying for a while now but you have good down to earth way of communicating. Thanks
I got an h&k vp9 tried the canik (was sold-out when I returned) held a few others didn't like how they felt in my hand the vp9 just felt great. Just trying to get familiar with it at this point.
i bought a taurus G3 C on sale for $219. Such a rock solid gun that has zero business being priced that low. I don't even use it that often, but i just couldn't help myself. I carry a Sig P365 and have a walther PDP for home. I keep the taurus in another room in my house. The old just in case house gun.
Now that I found a Taurus G3c I'm going to carry that but originally I was going to carry my PPQ M2 Q4 9mm Tact. Have an appendix style body belt holster that fits both guns well and is rather comfy.
PS: I'm 6'3" 170lbs
I_am_ENSanity who makes the holster you have for your PPQ.?
All excellent advice. I really like the "fun to shoot" category.
I feel every person should always have 4 firearms. One for edc/CCW, one go to, one range toy, and a rifle.
Shotgun?
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Diesel Pixel nah shotguns are better than ARs especially for home defense if you ask me.
Home defense is a different issue. AR 15 and a shotgun do the job. As opposed to EDC.
@@texasrangers4 not really. The OP mentioned the range and a rifle. Not just personal protection.
Easily the most important video you've made. A God ordained service to your fellow man. Kudos and blessings to you.
Glock 19 during the winter/fall/spring. Glock 43 during the summer. Glock 34 at home. Same design, similar trigger pulls and all are 100% reliable.
I've had this talk with so many people. A video is a great idea.
Try the Underwood Ammo and the 380 is more than adequate.
Agree! .380 is like a fart short of 9mm I bet it’ll hurt just the same too
Shotplacement is king.
Been cc my g42 with underwood for 6 years. G42 is the best cc for small and short folks and females. Now i have sig p365. Will be using both.
My poor old forgotten Sig P938 only 7+1 rds 1911 manual of arms, I’m still gonna carry it. Good point on the spare magazine for clearing a failure.
My reason is because there was a mass shooting just 3 hours from me and almost every week they find a new body in our river i chose not to be a victim
My Carry gun is a Beretta PX4 storm In 9mm. As well as my daughters carry gun we both rock 20 round mags. I keep all my pistols in either 9 or 22 for training my students. I carry under the waistband with my PX4 at the 3 o'clock position. In the greatest state in america TEXAS we can open carry. For that I carry my race pistol that is a 9mm AEE witness that has had much custom work done to it. And it rides on a leg holster.
Mine is Glock 45 and hellcat ops on hot days
G45 is too heavy for me for CC, but i enjoy it so much it stays in the speedsafe on my night stand. I also carry one of those nice 17rd mags as backup while I CC the G26 w a plus 2, making the grip just enough to get my whole hand on. Highly recommend set up.
G26 is too short and fat. P365 and hellcat is better for subcompacts.
Hearing an aficionado like the Honest Outlaw talk about guns is like spending some time with a great friend!
I think holsters & carry position are an often overlooked area when it comes to people picking out a carry weapon. As much as I love my FN's, good luck finding many left-handed appendix position holsters! I'm a G19 person all the way. Definitely not the "best" out of the box, but also not the worst & with the largest aftermarket out there! Just my opinion though.
As someone who likes the G3/G2C I couldn’t agree more. Great guns but I can’t find a single sidecar appendix holster for it. Glock 19 has an advantage because if there’s a holster company, they make a Glock 19 holster.
I carry the P365XL with the RomeoZero red dot and I love it. the standard 365 and the X were a little too small, but the XL is right in that sweet spot for me. I'm 6 feet tall and 140 lbs so it took me a while to find a gun I could conceal without printing, and carry comfortably. But I'm very happy with it and have had zero issues with it.
Whew lad, 9mm was .16 cents a round last month, it’s almost .50 now.
inveigle ...if you can even find it. Went to cabelas last week and they had none. Not a single box. Nuts.
Sad part is that many of the ones selling ammo are all on board with the price hike. I've seen distributors on gunbroker with 100K rounds still selling at .40-.50 rd for 1000 count boxes. Cabela's and Academy haven't raised their prices but it takes some luck finding any at those stores.
Nice video..I have to be unusual as i live in the UK but have been using guns since the age of 15 . First in the Army Cadets and then the Military and for a short time in civilian life in a gun club. Looking through your videos brings back happy memories.
everybody else: how many guns you wanna carry
My man: HOW MUCH GUN
My first carry was a kahr PM45. Great pistol, subcompact, fun to shoot but hard to find magazines, only carry five rounds at a time. I carry a G43X MOS now.
HO: "Runs like a top."
Mrs. HO: "Like a what...?" 😂👍
CZ P10C OR for winter/ fall, CZ P10S OR for spring/ summer...I also recently got a Glock 43X with the shield arms mags that I have been rocking this year, so far, so awesome. Great video man.
How to choose best carry gun? Good luck! There really isn't the "best" carry gun. You will determine over time what works best for you and build a collection of firearms along the way.
Very good point.
Experience will determine what are the best firearms for you.
Literally the point he makes. Did you just comment without watching?
@@m4rvinmartian If I answer yes? If I answer no? If I care?
@@MrKitty-zv3dl I'm mostly pointing this out for other readers. Don't worry, you don't have to respond. Everyone that watched the video, knows YOU didn't watch it.
@@m4rvinmartian Let's cut to the chase nor waste time.....I'm a millennial playing call of duty, living in my mom's basement using her computer and my nuts didn't drop yet...Oh wait I don't have nuts!
Well done! I instruct enhanced ccw casses and will be recommending this to my students. Very through and informative!
I know everyone is into striker-fired and 1911 style pistols but I think you left out a really good option and that is the trusty old revolver. Still a good choice for carry at a reasonable price point.
There are not enough pros to revolvers to carry. They are reliable, but usually have terrible sights and low capacity.
@kellyreeves5152 I agree. Most gun fights are going to be within 10 feet & I like the idea of having 6 "For sures" rather then 9 maybes.
My rotation right now is my M&P Shield 2.0, Springfield Hellcat, CZ P10s & S&W Bodyguard 39 special. All great guns and I’m completely comfortable carrying any of them.
Carry the biggest pistol that you will actually carry. If it's so big that you leave it home all the time, then it's too big. Carry the biggest pistol that you will bring rather than leaving it home. It won't help much from home if you need it while away from home. For me, winter and summer are two different sets of clothing, and therefore two different carry pistols.
Thank you for all the important feedback and great information. 👍
What are your thoughts on a belly band holster? I wear athletic clothes a lot and I love it for that.
Great video. I personally carry a mossy MC1sc every day in the IWB slim tuck be DeSantis and just love it.