5 Best Home Defense Pistols For Beginners
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- These are the five best home defense handguns for beginners.
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"If you miss on the first five, you've got 15 more to go!" ROFL
Chris is awesome. 🙂
I also have a CZ P10-F. My favorite pistol. Shoots like a dream.
Good choice my friend
Walther PDP. Outstanding gun. Great ergonomics, reliable as hell.
It's always a good day when Honest Outlaw drops a video 🔥
So a couple years back I wanted my wife to upgrade her home defense pistol. We went shopping. She fell in love with the PDP. Easy to rack, longer barrel. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks
I have the Pdp F-ighter and it's perfect! 👍🏼
It's a solid choice, for sure. Good on her for not getting intimidated by a bigger gun. Most ladies I know who start into guns want smaller, which only hurts the start of their foray into firearms.
@@CrashRacknShoot He said she was upgrading, not starting.
@@Shadow__133eh, fair. Point still stands.
Walther's PDP is a great gun, it's my EDC
IMO, home defense is a little different. You don't know where you'll be if/when someone breaks in so I have three in my home. I have my bedside G19, an EP9 and PSA's Dagger and they ALL run Glock's 9mm mags. This ensures that, no matter where I am, I have access to something that will run the same magazine/ammo as the next location in my home
5: 1:28 - Canik SFX Rival/TP9 Variants
4: 5:09 - Walther PDP
3: 7:42 - S&W M&P 2.0 Series
2: 10:25 - Glock 34
1: 12:46 - CZ P10 F
You're the real MVP
Thank you, hero.
My first handgun, and one that I refuse to sell, is a P10F. Interestingly, when I went to buy a handgun, I told the counter person that I was new to having handguns (I had had a .22 rifle as a teen, but it got lost in one or another of several moves), that I wanted a solid first pistol that could be a home defense piece as well as a "learn to shoot" gun.
I got spoiled, frankly, and the majority of the handguns I've bought since then have been CZ products.
Appreciate you bro!
Keep trackin
My first gun is a canik tp9sfx and it's never had any problems very accurate and nice trigger I highly recommend the gun.
I have darkside rival.
2 light primer strikes 3000rds.
Cheap training ammo too
Blazer brass 115
Was my first as well ! I have an elite combat now and it’s treated me well to say the least !
I've had my CZP10F since 2019.
Never fails.
My wife chose it as her first gun and I'm proud of her decision. Even though I think the full size grip looks goofy in her small hands.
100's of rounds through mine. With a light. Not a single malfunction so far.
Same here!! Out of every firearm I have this is the one I would grab first in a home defense situation or even my daily self defense
@joshuafallet5690 did she try all the back straps out?
P10C was my first pistol and is still my favorite lol
I love that you always give the M&P series some love. I carry for work and as an EDC. Buttttt, in your comments about reliability, you forgot to tell new viewers that you left one in the apocalyptic elements of your state for 3 MONTHS and it still functioned relatively well! 🤣🤣❤️❤️. Anytime I get asked about my M&P, I show them that video and they’re sold on it 🤣🤣
Love my CZ P10F. Shoots great. Ergonomics are even better. I carry it all day concealed and then put it next to my bed at night.
The p10F rocks
Nice. What holster do you have it in?
I just got one lightly used. Has night sights, optics cut, and a really good trigger. It's an amazing handgun
Lmfao...same here! From street to side of bed
My guy! A buddy of mine has finally gotten off his ass about getting a handgun. He asked me which is the best to get as his first gun. I told him to watch your channel... sure enough, this video is out 2 days later. Thank you for the great advice as usual.
....so what did he get...? and what's his reaction to it...?
I will choose all day long Walther PDP & Cz 10 F .. nice informative videos you always do thank you the one who make really honest review 👍
“Make Freddy have a bad effing day!” 😂😂😂
Exactly. 💪
This is perfect. I’m starting my daughter off defending Herself. Thank You!
Im training mine as well. She's 1 in july😂
@@farmingngu 🤣
Great gun for girls is the ruger security 380 light rack. You can rack the slide with 1 finger.
How about a top 5 pistols for wrong handed people living in a right handed household?! 🤷🏽♂️
@@farmingnguMy ole man waited until I was 3 before I dhot my first pistol, but the earlier, the better 🦾
All great choices. Low recoil impulse has to go to the CZ
Your videos are a part of the reason why I have a PDP as my first handgun over a year ago. It has been a great shooter and has not disappointed. I am very grateful you had so much content to help new shooters like me and you still continue to entertain. I wish you the best!
I got a Cz P10F SR with night sights for 350 about 3 weeks ago and took it to the range and shot 500 rounds through it and shoots like a dream!!
where did you get that for so cheap?
Looking to purchase one..where did you get such a great price ? Appreciate it.
Awesome video! CZ as #1 is correct IMO. #2 a Glock 17 for me.
The Walther PDP is legit. It's a great all in one package and the ergonomics is very comfortable for many beginners. It also forces beginners to work on their grip mechanics and recoil control for better shooting overall in the long run. Yeah their are other guns out there that will be easier to shoot in the beginning (like a Glock), but many times beginners don't work enough on their techniques leading to bad habits. I personally started with a Sig P320 and I was glad that forced me to learn how to shoot properly because I can shoot most guns flat. I didn't even realize people thought the Walther PDP was snappy after I shot it until I read comments online. My aunt never shot a gun in her life before she moved to America from New Zealand. She's been training almost exclusively on my dad's 4.5" Walther PDP Full size. She's tried other guns afterwards, but still goes back to the PDP and can shoot it extremely flat. If a 5'3 skinny 41 year old lady can do it, I think anyone out there can do it if they train.
also the trigger guard is huge so if you're up north doing work around your yard or property with gloved hands, I found that the PDP makes it really easy to get a gloved finger in.
The PDP-F is the perfect size for my hands. I believe they came out with this size for the ladies, but it is great for men alike. Also Holosun now offers the SCS PDP-GR, a green dot optic specifically for the PDP. Perfect set up.
I think the P-10C would be the best all arounder, even moreso than the F. The P10C isnt small by any means and yet will conceal much easier than the F
Well said the grip on the f is stupid big and is bound to print.
I understand his pick because its a actual home defense handgun but I do have a P10C myself and it takes the P10F magazines. I just use a sleeve to take up the space and it makes for a seemless grip. I have a P-09 too and my 21 round mags and 19 round mags are shared between both guns. P-09 for bedside, P10C for everyday carry.
Why not go for both 😉? One for home and one for carry?
I have the f and c. C is optics ready, threaded barrel, f is irons. The slides are completely interchangeable, as well as the mags and they're 2 of the best guns ever made.
This was a focus onnhome defense gun not all rounder but you can conceal the f if you know what your doing
I have almost 3000 rounds through my 4" full size PDP and no issues 🤙🏼
I'm at 2491. Same. Zero issues, minimal cleaning, and that's with an aftermarket guide rod.
I’ve bought both of my guns because of your reviews. First was the CZ p10F and next was my EDC the M&P 2.0 compact. I’m glad I listened!
Lights? Don't show this video to Ken from Wilson Combat. LMAO! No idea why he said that. I would certainly want to see what went bump in the night before I pull the trigger.
WML is not negotiable.
Honestly it just depends on your environment. I'll never be in a situation out and about where I'll need one.
I think the point is these tacticool morons walk around small town USA with a optic, light, mag extension, backup mag. And don’t buy ammo or train. I am one of these morons
Olin Baldr Mini even has a laser. What is better for a beginner? Bullet goes where the dot is
Lights are all over my house but never on my gun.
Glock vs M&P=Lakers vs Celtics
Got a PDP several months and just picked up a P10F.
PDP 5" Compact was $489.
P10F 5.1" SR OR was $408.
I shoot the P10F best.
Totally agree with the full size pistol. I use either my CZ P09 or my SAR K2 45, both have been 100% reliable for me.
Springfield Echelon for me! But this is still a great list. All of them are great guns😎
I still rock my P10C. CZ is a great manufacturer. Come for the pistols, stay for the rifles.
What gun did Alec Baldwin use, two people down with just one shot
Just acquired my pdp a few days ago. Now it resides in my safe right next to the cz p10C. Wonderful firearms
Always a pleasure watching yourself and your wife videos on TH-cam. I appreciate all the support you give. Hope you have a good day sir.
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PDP is my favorite Home Defense pistol but the Canik Rival and H&K P30 are my bedside pistols and PDP in the kitchen/ Living Room.. nice list
M&p is the goat especially for a person who is completely clueless when it comes to firearms
Watch the Garand thumb pistol torture test. You’ll like the M&P even more, promise.
I have the M&P 9mm spec series with 5” barrel, great pistol.
Love my CZ P10C. Thanks for the video.
You're right brother, just start with the red dot right off the bat!!! Makes you a better shooter quicker, and it also makes you a better iron site shooter because your presentation will be near perfect e=very time you present the pistol.
I'll stick to my Glock 17 gen 3. It fits my big hands, it's never let me down with a malfunction and it was free!!!😊
One gun I would like to see you talk about is the Springfield XD. 16 years ago, several friends and I went through a police reserve course. Quite a few had XD pistols. They shot hundreds of rounds through those guns with no problems. One guy even used steel cased ammo that shot just fine. Years later after determining my Taurus PT45 was a piece of crap, I sold it and bought a XD45. It was a little over $400 which was way cheaper than a Glock or M&P. Springfield had a promotion going at the time which they would send 2 free magazines in the mail. The gun comes with a nice case, 2 magazines, a mag holder and a cleaning brush so you get a lot for your money. Mine has been very reliable and very accurate. I am so glad I bought this gun and most likely will never part with it.
My first gun was the Walther PDP F-series with the 4 inch barrel. The light trigger pull and easy slide racking make it perfect for my wife and me to shoot. Also comes with optic plate and rail for light, perfect first home defense 9mm imo!
I have a full size PDP 4.5”, but I finally tried a PDP-F when I got a chance and it’s just as awesome! The triggers are phenomenal, great guns.
Great gun. Holosun now makes a dedicated green optic for it, the SCS PDP GR. Direct mount - No plates in between. Circle dot reticle selectable to either / or. Perfect complement to nearly perfect firearm
CZ is pretty awesome especially the P10c
I have an idea for a new video. An EXPENSIVE idea. A very expensive idea.
The idea is simple: which "Tier 1" AR-15 is the best? Is it the Sig MCX Spear LT, X2 ARX light fighter, V Seven Sovereign, Noveske N4, LMT R20, LWRCI IC-A5, KAC KS-1, Blackout Defense Quantum DTL, BG Defense Type A, H&K MR223, or maybe even the PWS Mk1 mod 2 Or Radian Model 1? That is quite possibly the most pricy comparison video, but one that should happen, as most of us could afford only one of those every few years. So we better make the best and most informed choice possible.
2nd honorable mention, in my opinion, is SAR. Watching a Graham Bates video today really made me think that SAR, minus the trigger, could be the next Canik. Solid product at a fair price.
Unlike ALOT of other manufacturers
Nice list! Being of German origins I would favor the Walther PDP…that and I have an HK VP9 that I absolutely love…but it’s not exactly a budget gun either
The Best Beginner Home Defense Pistol is the one youve got.
Thanks for putting this together. I'd love to see you review the PSA Micro Dagger!
Me too! Looking to introduce my daughters to shooting, and thinking it could be a good option for them. Would love to hear what the Honest Outlaws opinion on the firearm. He opinions seem honest, and are definitely informative.
@@jeremy5246I don’t know your daughters but from my experience women do better starting off with a .22 lr handgun or even a 5.7 if you got one . Less concussion, less force/recoil and they can get their feet wet and technique down before moving up
But you don’t want them beating their wrist up and never going back. Make it fun , then they’ll start to take it serious
@@JohnnyBravo02 yeah, good call. 22 would be a better option for learning and introduction.
Still want to see the review!
@@jeremy5246check out a taurus TX22 for a starter pistol, full size feel and no recoil, great shooter!!
@@jeremy52469mm would be okay to introduce I think just don't do a micro 9mm. The micro dagger has too much muzzle flip and recoil because of its size. At least have them try something about the size of a Glock 19-17 with very little felt recoil and muzzle flip.
I wanna see you review the Steel Frame PDPs. The 5” Match SF specifically
Also: I heard the German military just adopted the PDP. If I’m not mistaken.
Top 5: CZ P-07
Top 4: CZ P-07
Top 3: CZ P-07
Top 2: CZ P-07
Top 1: CZ P-07
Honorable mention: CZ P-10c
Stumbled across your channel. Now I watch it religiously. Love your content and honesty. And the fact that you support the kids and homeless shelters.
Picked up a CZ P-10F a couple of weeks ago. Sweet shooter. At a price of $339 I don't know how it can be beat. Love my PDP, too, though.
What’s a good Canik to EDC?
Elite Combat or the Polymer TP9 SF??
Thanks 🙏
Thank you for mentioning Walther pioneering the striker fired pistol. I hear too often that Glock was the first. I have several Walthers, first being a first gen P99 from interarms, then P22s to train my daughter and her friends and lastly a first gen PPS I carried for years, When Canik came out I moved that way because they basically copied the Walthers (Patent ended) but with a better trigger and better value. I own a TP9Elite and the TP9SFX you show here and just picked up a Mete MC9 to possibly replace the PPS. Fantastic and reliable guns, and the Caniks are a great budget alternative.
Canik SFX Rival and the CZ P-10 are both exceptional values. I remember paying similar prices for a Ruger P89 back in 1993 and now the $495 I spent then is about $745 in todays fiat currency. The Ruger P89 is still my favorite of all time but hard to compete with the Canik or CZ modern designs.
Love my P89!
I’m the first one to like this video that I haven’t even watched yet. It’s because I know it’s gonna be great. It’s from the Honest Outlaw. 😊
I am more towards the PDP and less towards the M&P as the M&P has a rough slide release. I like their grip but I hate the M&P slide release. Even with the folding carbine it is rough. Maybe it is just me with my weak hands....they just have the worst slide release the I have seen.
The canik mete sft with light is my home defense pistol. Love that gun!!
Top of my list for next handgun. 👍
When I lived In Pennsylvania I wore gloves in my house because I WAS paying my heating bill! And keeping it a little bit cooler saved me a lot of money!
The problem with dots is that they have to be zeroed in. That's a huge detail that ppl don't mention. New shooters are already not very accurate so then trying to zero the red dot is going to be a bit difficult.
You're not wrong there but new shooters are also not good on iron sights as well. Worst case scenario you get someone to help you out with zeroing in that dot. I have a friend who is a firearms instructor who said that he was able to teach people to shoot better after putting red dots on their guns. He also said they maintained the proficiency when the red dots were removed.
@@chainring_tattoo thats good to know. so far everyone i've got shooting with picked up irons farely well. none of us marksman but we hit our targets. however a red dot out the box not zero'd in is a danger. i mean the gun is shooting way off target and no one knows why. they think the dot just sucks. then you tell them to zero it and you'll get a lot of head scratching and confusion. im sure dots are better(mine are still being zero'd. i shoot every week or other.) but irons are ready out the box. i would love to have all with ready red dots but zeroing them is not easy. especially for new shooters.
You're the best gun-tuber imo.. I have a Walther PDP compact, a sig p365 and a tti combat, and I got them all because I watched u review them..
So I was wondering if u or your viewers could help me?
My wife shoots my guns as well and she mentioned that the pdp would be her favorite if it wasn't so snappy.. So my question is, how can I reduce recoil? I changed the backstraps for her, helped her with her grip and she still says it's snappy... would changing the recoil spring reduce recoil? I know it comes with an 18lb spring from the factory, if I was to reduce it to a 15lb would that possibly reduce recoil? I been researching this subject and I'm getting conflicting information..
Yes. I've got a polymer PDP compact and with the stainless steel guide rod and 15lb spring from Galloway, felt recoil seems nearly cut in half. I'm at 2491 rounds thru it and the last 1100 or so have been with the spring upgrade. Zero issues at all. Feels like a race gun. Also easier to rack - not an issue for me, but a woman might find that a good benefit.
@@andrewcz8871 I put a ZR tactical 15lb guide rod (the heaviest one they make) in mine, I also added Taylor freelance deathgrip backstraps and their brass magwell.. the added weight has turned my PDP into a fucking machine.. My wife at first said "now it's super heavy".. And it is, it's almost like a steel frame, but after she shot it she turns to me and says "so how'd u do that? How'd u make it not kick so hard?".. Mission accomplished I'd say 🤷🏻♂️😂
Thanks for your feedback
Hoping Elon makes X more lucrative for content like this, so I can drop this commie app for good.
Would these also be good SHTF/Battle Belt guns?
Limited budget so I wanted to dual purpose these roles. Considered doing a PDP Pro 4.5 carry and the 5.1 threaded for battle belt / home defense. Same trigger and I’ll get same optic so training with one is similar to training both.
Yes. Tbh get the polymer 4"version. It'll do everything you need it to and will be nicer to carry.
Pdp is my nightstand gun. Great shooter
Amen. PDP in my nightstand, PPQ M2 in my wife's. Unbeatable combo.
Hell yeah, the gun i just bought is number one. 💪 I feel validated
My home defense pistol is a Beretta M9A3. Can't say I'm a beginner but I'm far from an expert
I bought my CZ p10f new optic ready for under 300, it has been a tac driver and no malfunctions for 2yrs
Was that used?
@@pcpolice7937 it was brand new and on sale
Interestingly, when I went to buy a handgun, I told the counter person that I was new to having handguns (I had had a .22 rifle as a teen, but it got lost in one or another of several moves), that I wanted a solid first pistol that could be a home defense piece as well as a "learn to shoot" gun. I was handed a CZ P10F, and I bought it that day. Mine doesn't have a cut-out for a red dot sight, but I could send the slide to any of several good shops to have that done.
I got spoiled, frankly, and the majority of the handguns I've bought since then have been CZ products.
Like many new shooters, I was reluctant to carry a striker gun "hot" (meaning with one in the chamber). Whether you carry "hot" is up to you, and I would suggest that you read and learn the pros and cons and make an educated decision for yourself. I eventually bought a CZ P07 and found that I'm more willing to carry "hot" with the double-action/single-action trigger system, and my P07 uses the magazines from the P10F (and P10C), so there's that.
But, back to the home defense topic: Because I carry the P07, and practice with it much more than my P10F, I also have a P09 (full-size version of the P07) set up as my primary HD gun (some folks feel it worth having more than one HD gun, in different places--I sincerely hope you don't feel such a need, and hope even more than you never experience such a need).
nice.. i've got a canik tp9 combat elite executive..
Literally just picked up a CZ P-10F Threaded barrel, optic ready, suppressor height sites and 2 beautiful 21 round mags…. All for 460$ including shipping, tax, FFL transfer & background check… phenomenal deal now just gotta try it out lol!!
Damn that's great
Where?
Surprised the Springfield Echelon isn't on this list.
Agreed 💯 I’m taking the Echelon and the Rival all of them.
Damn, I forgot to recycle.
I have a CZ Shadow 2 as my bedside gun. I have the walther pdp as my car/truck gun with sig xmacro as my edc carry. Now that I know what I know I would have gone with the CZ P01 shadow2 as my edc and may grab one later. Love all of them.
Do any of the opinions change if you live in a 10+1 state? Does this make a 7-8 shot revolver a better option? Would a change to 40 or 45 make more sense
I was so close to buying an M&P but then I held a CZ P10-C, the little brother of the P10-F. How the P10 fit in my hands was perfect. Took a few years to save up but it's my favorite to shoot...just don't tell my Kimber.
Thanks for the info as always Outlaw ~ Really appreciate the time and info! I am so close to "pulling the trigger" finally on a PDP or CZ10!!! Thank you for coming in hot on these as they have been at the top of my purchase list for months! They shot so incredibly well at the range recently, even after seeing oceans of action from previous members. I couldn't agree more on the aggressive grip for taller ladies and gents. If you have larger hands and are 6' +, trust in Outlaw. The recoil is laughable, especially with some time, practice, and simply what the gun allows you to hold. Would really recommend anyone who is considering the PDP or CZ to give them some shots. LASTLY - It would be awesome Outlaw if you could make a video on your top 5 "End of World" Rifles!! The top 5 handguns was fantastic, but as someone who is just getting into rifles, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts on different shotguns, long rifles, or even bolt actions that you think would be incredible for hunting, protecting friends/family, or survival. Thank you again and be well brother ~
I'm a Walther fan boy so I'd recommend the PDP, but if you can, try both out. Tbh I'd trust my life with either gun. Comes down to what feels best in your hand.
Just need a Walther PDP to do my own comparison 🤔
Before I get too deep into the video..... I'm going to guess the Walther PDP is somewhere on this list.
EDIT: Someone answered that phone, because I called it!
Love the selection. Ive been looking into snagging one of the micro daggers for my wife to carry. I would love to see you and the lady do a review on it. Im sure others would as well. Many people value your opinion! Thanks for the awesome content guys!
Nightstand and home defense is a Walther PDP compact 4”. EDC is a S&W M&P 2.0 3.6”. Both have been flawless.
What light do you recommend? Looking at a streamlight right now but not 100 percent, i know Surefires are nice but a bit pricey
Get an Olight PL Mini Valkyrie. $90, compact, magnetic charger, fits every pistol, and surprisingly bright. I use them on all my pistols and they're great.
I just recently bought a S&W 30 super carry and would like to see a review by a pro. Other TH-camrs have done reviews but they’re just not you.
Love my CZ P10SC. Home defense and EDC.
I can’t enough about my P10F, I got the OR SR version, no malfunctions, super easy to control with follow up shots. 10/10!
mine is p10c or sr
Good choices..I started with the M&P shield, then to the M&P competitor, then Canik rival darkside tricked out, then the TTI combat..
I just subscribed on X. We appreciate you Honest Outlaw!🔫💯
I have avidly become a CZ fan because of Chris. Catch me at the range with multiple P10s, P07s and a Bren.
I'm a Walther fanboy but looking to get into the CZ game soon. Great firearms.
@@andrewcz8871 I took a leap of faith with my P10F. Never shot a CZ before and I loved it when I first took it to the range. I think everyone should own at least one CZ.
Why did your x account get suspended???
Walther and Mr. Smith for me 😊
My TP9SFX was my first gun thanks to you. My 2nd gun also thanks to you, CZ TSO lol
Pleasantly surprised to see the p10 series at number 1, but I have to agree with you: you get the reliability of a Glock for cheaper and there’s nothing wrong with the gun. In fact, some prefer the angle and the trigger. CZ recently dropped their optics ready line for the p10 as well, if you’re into that. No longer have to ship to get it milled and possibly screwed up.
Another excellent video as always,, only thing I would say is to many people $500 would not be considered a budget pistol.
Nice list . Probably would replace the Canik with the IWI Masada. The Caniks started off as an affordable knockoff of the Walthers . And at the current prices might as well go with the Walther. The Walther has been refined beyond where Canik is now. The Masada falls more into the budget option over Canik and is still a very fine reliable pistol. Of course there are many other options as well. We live in an age of extreme variety in handguns.
Glock is definitly not for beginners, because they will miss everything😂, joke aside they will aim harder with glock than with other pistols, if they want to upgrade glock he will go up to 1k and stock 350$ p10 will be better, also upgrades can mess up reliability, other pistols reliability beside canik are same as glocks reliability, other than glock i agree with list.
I need to correct myself, actualy glock is not just for beginners, glock is not for anything, will he do job? Yes. But will will other pistol do job better? Definitly. Glock is only for colection because of its history video games... He has biggest aftermaktet support but that need to change, because it has terrible features.
Is this a bot?
Explain how you aim harder with a Glock and how is Glock a collection piece when most models are extremely mass produced. This seems ignorant 😅
Yes, the failure rate of glocks makes them a non starter for any type of defense. Way too unreliable. Watch police videos. They are good for failure drills though👍🏻
Did you just say caniks aren’t as reliable as glocks?💀or are you saying they don’t have the same reputation as glock?
I love my CZ-P10F for home defense. It's the pistol that I consistently shoot the best, but it's pretty huge for concealed carry. I've learned to use Trijicon RM06 with it, but it always *feels* like I'm aiming too low when I align the dot. I'd might be happier with the original iron sights.
I’m an M&P 9 guy but the Springfield Echelon is growing on me fast. It’s been rock solid and I’ve put probably 3k rounds through one. I like it so much I bought another one. I do believe the Springfield Hellcat Pro would also make a great home defense/carry gun. I do believe Springfield will make a compact Echelon and I can’t wait for it plus a 5" or 5.25 " Echelon.
Absolutely love my Echelon as well. And I too am super excited for them to release more frame/slide options. I’m ~3k rounds in with zero malfunctions.
I'm not a fan of the looks, but the Echelon is definitely a good value for the features offered, much like the PDP. It really goes to show how overpriced a lot of other options are if these can be found for $600 or less.
Thanks for the video! You started stating these are your choices. I wonder if the #5 is really a good home defense option for beginners since it does not have a safety feature. KIDS and BEGINNER are the words that came to my mind. All the best to you and continued success with your channel.
Hard to argue that list. These types of vids are mega helpful for folks just getting into firearms for whatever reason. My first was a Walther P99 AS. Loved the decocker and AS trigger. Still do. Just felt safer to carry for me at the time and I didn't feel skilled enough for a hammer fired DA/SA.
Not all Walthers are reliable. The P22 is a reliability nightmare. It's our single most returned firearm.
I have a Canik TP9SFx - Amazing gun and its a favorite up there with the Sig P226, and the CZ SP-01. Unfortunately we can't get the CZ P10F in Commiefornia without paying off roster premium.
The M&P 2.0s are great guns, but S&W let those of us down in CA by not making it optic ready.
For women with small hands, the Beretta PX4 Storm is a soft shooting, reliable gun that I often recommend and is probably one of the most under rated guns ever.
I wish I had found your channel, or one like it, 8 years ago. I purchased a Smith & Wesson SD40VE as my first ever handgun. I took it to the range and the one box of ammo I put through it was the last box that has been through it. Too much fun for a beginner. Your content has me planning for a new handgun.
Great video as Always !!!!!! We love and appreciate you Chris so much God Bless You All and Be Safe please keep the Great entertaining videos coming Brother
Thanks for another great video! I’m not a beginner but I really enjoyed this!
Luv, luv, luv my Spec Series.
Kinda partial to the green.