CZ 75 is my go-to for SHTF. It’s not the most modern choice, but that inside-the-frame slide design is practically impervious to dirt and grit. Swap out the factory springs for some aftermarket ones, and this thing will outlast the apocalypse.
In the video, you said that the HK45 was your top pick. CZ75 sounded like it’s much less durable and dynamic. Why are you now saying you’d choose CZ75 over HK45?
And THAT is the major point to remember in a firefight outside the home. Inside the home, either way you will be shredding walls and spraying blood and guts. The 'winner' gets to clean up.
I settled on a Commander after trying a variety of revolvers and autos. As a CA resident, double stack mags need a limiter, so why carry a fatter pistol, when it's just airspace ? Although I love CZ and Beretta hammer fired models.
I know that I will catch some flak for this, but if I can only carry one handgun, it would be my S&W 686+. Reliable and powerful, it serves me well! A good revolver will not let you down!
There is something to be said for compact concealed or back up, lately I have new interest in the. 327 caliber. Many know nothing of it, small round, big punch. SHTF also means you might want concealed back up.
Where would you get ammo on the hoof for an exotic caliber? The idea during a true SHTF situation, is to have firearms that are easy to get ammo for, if you have to abandon your stockpile, or you run out. That may mean taking supplies off the dead.
@@lennychorn147 Actually it is a .357 magnum, so I can also shoot .38 special ammo. There is also a separate cylinder for 9mm which I would like to get at some point. Best to you!
@@mothra4445 Ah, OK. I am only somewhat familiar with the .327M. I know it is supposed to achieve similar performance to the .357M, but in a smaller cartridge to increase revolver capacity to 7-8 rounds.
For all of those that hate the Beretta 92, when I was in the Marine Corps and shooting in competition and we first moved over to the Beretta from the 1911. I shot a 388 out of a possible 400 and qualified for the Olympics. The only reason I did not go to the Olympics is my command would not allow me to leave the unit for that long. Would’ve required training with the Olympic team over an extended period of time. That said I found the Beretta 92 to be, very effective and very reliable. The unreliability problems all seem to involve the barrel wedge which was simply of a lower quality steel then it should’ve been. And extremely easy to swap out part and the Taurus 92 barrel wedge was of higher quality and a perfect fit at least back in the late 80s and 90s
USMC 93-97 here. I can agree that the 92 is awesome-ish. I actually love it. It has some quirks but what doesn't? It's solid and reliable. When out of ammo? Use it as a bludgeon.
I'm with you, the Beretta was kind to me, it brought me my first expert pistol badge, 366 the first time, happened to be the high score in my recon unit , but that was mostly luck as I had not qualed prior on the 45. It was very comfortable fit my large paws well. It will always be a favorite if not a bit nostalgic for me. 88-02
I’ve got an sig p220 with Browning Arms on one side of the slide and made by Sig Sauer systems W Germany on the other …. I ms you I should sell it and get an HK
I love my FS 92. I use it and my Sig P220 the most frequently. Endless reliability and consistent accuracy. I also have a Glock 21 but I still prefer external hammers.
The Beretta 92 has all the features I would demand out of a SHTF gun, good capacity, decocker and safety, The ejection port on the slide is on top making it easier to clear jams or misfires and is actually designed to make loading a single round into the chamber a lot easier in the extreme case the magazine is lost or defective
When I was employed by the State as a Leo (law enforcement officer) I carried a Beretta 92. The State issued us new Glock 17. The first time I qualified with the Glock I was with 5 other Leo’s qualifying also. On the first round of firing 4 of the glocks fell apart. The slides shot off of the plastic handles due to one or more of the stamped metal slide guide’s breaking off. Mine an one other officers Glock finished the qualifying. I put the plastic junk under the front seat of my vehicle an carried my Beretta 92 until my retirement from the State. I still carry it today!
I've been trained in martial arts and boxing, weapons, tracking, military tactics and workout so i am pretty fit and confident etc, but theres always going to be someone bigger stronger faster or a few someones , situational awareness is the key to survival in any environment, that and instincts, trust your instincts. I don't drive the same way home every day, i lock my car door when i drive and leave a gap in front when at lights ect so if needed i can boot it out of there.
@@gunterlangesschwein.kieran1784 You have learned well, Grasshopper! My sensei in Japan - a judoka, jiujitsuka, karateka; judo champ in Japan in his hey day - once described his perfect adversary: blind, wheelchair bound, paralyzed from the neck down! I asked him why? He said, because I am pretty sure I can beat him. He meant, of course, as you say Gunter, there is always somebody faster, stronger, younger and/or better……
I’m not Glock fan at all. Never owned one. Never will. Totally think they’re overrated. However in an end of the world situation I would probably pick one. 9mm for sure. For mostly two reasons. One there are more glocks in the world than any other weapon. Finding spare parts will be easier than every other pistol. Secondly I have to admit they are reliable as hell and tough as they come. It can take a beating in every way possible and still run. End of the world you have to think about keeping your tools running and keep running no matter what happens to them. Just like I wouldn’t drive a Ferrari in this situation. I’d drive a Ford F150. Lots of spare parts available. Now since it isn’t the end of the world I’ll stick to my sigs.
@@TG-cp2mn great weapon. But it’s the end of the world. The sheer number of Glocks out there makes getting spare parts easy. Currently I’m running a P320 X Carry, P320 Specter Blackout and a P226. I also use a Ruger Mark IV in 22 LR. That’s my warm up gun. Everything you need with those four.
If SHTF no one is going to limp away and survive , a minor wound much less a bullet wound can spell death without antibiotics ! Additionally power is nice , but consider ammo cost too 9 mm is about 30 cents a round so it’s a good bet over other more powerful rounds , the venerable 22LR is 8 cents a round … most will scoff at 22 but consider cost and weight , also new double stacked or quad stack magazines mean you can have 16 , 33 or even 50 rounds in a single magazine at a quarter the weight and cost . Army ballistics studies have shown that a single hit by any bullet of any caliber is normally enough to put an opponent out of the fight …. Something to consider
@@craigthescott5074 Thanks on the real life feedback from your experiences! Also thanks for your service ! We need more people willing to put their life on the line everyday for 33 years ) makes you a hell of a good man. Oh additionally it’s easy to suppress 22LR in pistols the short barrel means almost every Single commercial round available is subsonic …After SHTF if you have to shoot its probably best if you don’t advertise your location to everyone within a mile
born in '45 - usmc - purple heart, on church security - I have HK45 C - and Sig P226 MK25. one for each hand... may i never have to use them. They don't fail.
I’m all about the CZ75, but would opt for a Colt long term. But for day in day out slogging I gotta go .45 Glock of which I own 5 now. My G-36 which I’ve owned for 22 years has been my go to for all service
Agree. It IS a beast however! Pro Tip: The Mark 23 (~$2,400 USD) has the opposite barrel threading direction of the HK USP .45 (~$950 USD)! No bueno if looking for a single can.
Incredible weapon. I was lucky enough to get one of the earliest examples when it was new. Camo case, enamal type finish, original LAM, and Knight’s heavy ass can that is actually serialized to the gun. I don’t know if you were kicking around gun shows back in 90s, but a fellow with a good eye could score the brown box, brass cased (no nickel) Black Talon SOCOM was using back then. Friend price was $100 per box of 50, but it has all the right markings… I wish the new guns still had the old finish. BEST.
The BEST gun is one that is in your hand, full of ammo, reliable, and one that you can hit a target you aim at. All the other stuff you see on sites is BS
While I agree wholeheartedly with that statement, I would say if a SCCY is what you can afford, ours shoot ok, and we have shot a few boxes of bullets through them.Not match grade handguns , but they shoot okay. However as time passed we were able to purchase much higher priced handguns. So point being, purchase a $250 +/- gun, do a really good study, go to a Range Firearms or other that will allow you to test fire, ask questions, and then get a S&W mp in 9mm or 45acp.
I'll stick with my pair of CZ's- a 75b for the range (or SHTF) and my EDC, the P-01 with night sights. Neither of them ever misses a beat, and they just fit my hand so well!
A lie is my only interpretation. Would you say an integrity issue exists , a lack of honesty ? Knowing what you know, do you feel confident accepting further commentary as gospel ? ... fairy tales and a waste of time ? Was your time stolen with a lie ? What is your tolerance level with thieves and liars ?
In fact, I would say that thumbnail image doesn't even make sense. It has a 226 decocker, but also had the 1911 beaver tail grip safety setup and the slide stop lever. There's also a really strange thumb safety setup - which would make the decocker redundant and unnecessary since thumb safeties on double action handguns are supposed to be a decocker.
I was reading a survival dudes therory and made a good point. He had made an argument of 357 magnum revolver and a lever action rifle in 357mag along with a 10/22 rifle. His main point if you are walking with an ar slung and a polymer high capacity hand gun people will pick you off before you even get a chance to say anything. You will be seen as a threat immediately.
@@painmt651 ahhh... now I See said the blind man. Like the poster above, the Grey man, just blend , and slip on by , trying not to draw too much attention.
Good choices. I have at least one of each of them. Changes durning 47 years of police. I was early military so it was a 1911 for 19 years. Good choices all around. Thanks !!Richard
Never owned a CZ pistol but mostly-great reviews on them and no more room in the gun safe :-/ I love the 1911 but a Bersa Thunder380 or old S&W 39 when I'm out.
Yes!! Any day of the week over Glock. Better ergonomics, better sites, better trigger, and fully designed & MADE IN AMERICA! If I were to ever move to a striker fired pistol it would be between the M&P or CZ because they just fit great in my hand.
@@JohnDoeEagle1 EVERYONE? Just like EVERYONE says AKs are better than ARs? AKs are soooo great the Soviets/Russians ditched it for a more AR-like caliber version 50 years ago.
@@REB4444 The S&W M&P series has always been a cheap knockoff. They are nowhere near as accurate, proven, have even 1/4 of cheap easy to locate OEM replacement parts. They also don't have half the customer aftermarket support. Pull the tinfoil hat off and accept they aren't as good and never will be. This isn't a SHILL paid commercial!
Wow. Modern generation prejudice showing like crazy here. Not a single mention of a revolver? Is there a semi-auto that is as reliable in long term service or as easy to repair as a quality revolver? How about a semi that can chamber 3 significantly different rounds ranging from moderate power to extremely high power and still cycle properly? As one well known TH-cam content creator once said, "You don't need 15 rounds if you can actually hit what you're aiming at." So I'm sticking with my Kimber K6S.
While I absolutely LOVE modern hand guns and would never give up my Walther PPQ or my Glock for anything, in a SHTF situation, you also need to have something like a Ruger Old Army and a PCP rifle that you can hand pump for hunting small game.... The very first thing that will be raided is the Gun Shops so ammo will be scarce. The most popular stuff will go first ..... for long term make sure you have something the casual and noobs arent looking for,.
Bought PPQ (w/paddle mag release) when they first came out..... Had tendonitis in thumbs, so mag release was lifesaver at 4 day gun class back then.... Still my fave .... For the pure joy of shooting (and probably home defense after 12ga) is recent acquisition of HK SP5K.... Already had many mags for HK4 (inherited a few years ago)..... Can't have too much fun....
Sig P226 in 9mm and a semi-auto 22 pistol from the Ruger models. Stick with the 2 most common types of ammo because 22LR can be found hidden in farm buildings (so the kids don't shoot it all) and if you are the first to happen on a military or police carcass 9mm will likely be found. The 22LR is for grouse and rabbits or 'coconuts' so choose a Ruger with good sights. Mine is the base model 4" with steel fixed sights and it's very accurate to 25 yards.
Browning HP 35. Yes, it's almost a hundred years old, but it has been tested in thousands of conflicts and in all conditions. You cannot beat the legend! 😉
a 1911 in 45ACP has proven itself - even when the U.S gave in to NATO pressure to adopt the 9mm - many Special Forces still opt for a 1911 in 45 - it works. People might argue 'not enough round capacity'...well learn to shoot for one - IF - it actually comes down to shooting ...do you really want a 'you'll likely need more than one shot' to stop a threat 9mm? The 45 is a one shot deal.Thats why Nazis in WWII would ditch their 9mm Luger for a 1911. A 1911 stops them in their tracks
If you read the FBI test on caliber pretty much everything from a 3:80 to a 44 was able to stop a person about equally. I don’t know where you read some of the stuff you wrote, but dude do some research please before you start exposing your incorrect opinions.
In my opinion it’s hard to beat a 9mm or a 45 acp because they are high cap and it will be easy to find ammo. But if ammo isn’t the issue I think a high cap 5.7 would be the best. I’ve recently been shooting a PSA Rock 5.7 it’s 24 rounds !! Flat shooting at distance, extremely accurate, low recoil, and very reliable. The price is also the best for a 5.7 pistol. There are Euro PD’s and the US secret service uses the round and they have good results in shootings. With the 5.7 you basically have a small assault rifle in a handgun package.
The two best on here were the Sig P226 and the CZ. I'd take the Sig because it's probably more common than the CZ for spare parts but they are both amazing. The Glock is simplicity but also the most negligent discharged pistol in the free world, and you can make a million excuses for it but it's a fact even with "trained" professionals. Plus it has the crappy ergonomics compared to the Sig & CZ, the trigger is mushy crap, and I've seen better sites on my kid's plastic toy guns. My first love while in the Marine Corps was the 1911, it's just an extension of your hand & arm, but the limited ammo might make it an issue in SHTF situations where anything can happen. Unfortunately we transitioned to the Berretta a year later & it's never been a favorite with it's overly fat grip & exposed barrel.
For a combat situation, the pistols reviewed are great, but let’s face it, for most of us, we wouldn’t last 1 magazine of ammo. For survival, I choose a 10 shot S&W 617 in .22LR. I can kill small to medium game and carry tons of ammo.
My Taurus PT92, without a doubt. The Beretta 92's Brazilian half-brother. It chews through all steel/brass/aluminum cased ammo like a fat kid with a bag of chips. It's also rated for higher pressured loads so that means it can safely take more than a few spicy rounds. Standard mags are 17, which I have plenty of but also a few 18s and 32s. Hogue rubber grips and buttery smooth action make it my go-to. Source: 10 years of putting up with me. Back when Walmart still sold 9mm Tula. Sparks flew in more ways than one.
Here's a strange pistol/carbine combo using the same .30 Carbine ammo: 1. Ruger Blackhawk with 6in barrel in .30 carbine. 2. Thompson/Kahr M1 Carbine, .30 carbine, with folding composite stock. The 6in barrel on the Ruger is extremely accurate, much better than any 9mm striker-fired auto I've ever tested, and I own many of those. Only downside to Ruger is reloading, but that's where the Carbine comes in, right!😮
H&K 45ACP and Beretta 92FS.These are the two I need to add to my collection. I only have one 9mm Springfield handgun and a Kimber 38 revolver. And maybe add an FN pistol too.
Good and Fair list. I own many Glocks. 9mm, 10mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP & GAP. Most were purchased used. I like working on them and have improved sights and triggers on most of them. They just work well. I will be looking at the HK-45. Looks like a great handgun.
I have a Glock 19x & a 21. My 10mm is a S&W M&P Performance center with a comp. Unbelievable shooting pistol. I was shocked at the mitigated recoil and accuracy. But I also love my Springfield XDM Elite 9mm with 4 21 round mags. A lot of firepower there.
Good video ! Not a Glock fan, but I do like the 30SF & 21. Sig offers Great reliability and IMO , a better choice of pistols. Absolutely want a 1911 in the mix as well !
Glocks are excellent when it comes to reliability. However, they are not ergonomic for my hand as stock so I’d need frame work done on them first (especially the CA compliant Glocks). The Springfield XD lineup are excellent choices too and much more reliable than the Beretta 92 and CZ 75 as evidence and as I experienced when I rented them all at my local gun range. They don’t clean the guns often. I’ve noticed that the SA/DA semiautomatic pistols have failures to feed and eject when not cleaned up (unlike the Glocks and XD guns).
Thanks for the great video. All five handguns are well-made and reliable. I own and use a 6-inch H&K 45 and two H&K 9mm handguns. In my not so humble opinion, the H&K deserves to be #1 on your list.
@@ruststar If it was the HK USP45 rather than the not as good HK45 it wouldn't be BS at all. That gun has been well documented to go 297,000+ rounds with minimal parts breakages. Federal Cartridge Co. used to own it and used it for a ammo test gun.
The HK45 was my 1st handgun and is still my go to handgun. The second is CZ SP-01 although at times I think of it as the most favourite handgun, especially after upgrading the spring. However, these are all there to enable you to get to your AK-47 or Winchester.
The HK 45 isn't a direct descendant of Mark 23 . The HK USP Tactical 45 is . I have two 45's , a HK USP Tactical 45 and his little brother HK USP CT 45 . My CT came with the LEM trigger . Simply awesome , in my opinion : )
I keep waiting on someone to make a top 5 shtf pistols all as Glock. I know there are so many Glock people out there. I have several pistols and there are so many out there but I think the best all around is the CZ SP01. I always say if I had to go down to one that would be it. The 330 Sig Legion is a great gun as well. The HK VP9 is awesome as well. I have the HK 45 but like my CZ97 better. I do like your list though.
I have the 92FS, G19 But my Choice for my Shtf is my G20 10mm with Conversion Barrel for .40 & 9mm....that should take care of ammo logistics which increases my survivability to an Nth degree...
Train with multiple differnt pistols.As Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch said."Who says you are gonna be shooting with your personal choice of pistol." Come to Europe where handguns are hard or impossible for civilians to own,like Ireland or the UK,YS you CAN still own handguns in a bastardised form in the UK belive it or not.I'm in Ireland and I am fortunate to still have a Glock 17 and a Ruger Mk 2.22 pistol.I'd love to be able to have the choice like what you have in the US,but those are going to be my SHTF choices as that's all I WILL have and if I did I'd be going 9mm ,as it is more common than 45ACP over here and CZ,as they are as common as Glock.
Glock 22 is the only way. G22 is 40S&W. Great stopping power. Add a 9mm barrel. Easy to shoot even 9mm +p+. Low recoil. Add a 357Sig barrel and get a high speed high penetration round, especially solid copper rounds. A set of correct caliber magazines helps with feeding reliably, however in a pinch the 40’s will work…usually. A variable weight recoil rod and springs can help with low power rounds cycling issues.
Hard to argue with these choices. Glock 19 should be number 1. It is not my favorite but it is reliable, a ton of aftermarket parts, capacity, easy to maintain and service. I prefer cz but try finding parts in a global meltdown.
my fav. hand gun i own is my 1858 remington i can make black powder, ball and the caps i have everything to do it plus i have extra cylinders and converters to 45 long colt and with the 8 1/4 inch barrel very good shooting gun. plus a marksmen/ gunsmith got them shooting perfect plus he took first place in state against modern guns. at 100 yards i can hit a body target every time but i have my own shooting range in my back yard. i even beat people with a rifle with them but i don't think they are a good shot . i have a good colt collection even a navy 36 and a 1898 38 acp my fav auto is my 45 acp colt
I could find 9mm through out the pandemic, and Glock is the most common gun on the list. So I'm going with the G-45. Interchangeable upper with the 19 and 45 plus you can put the upper on a G26 lower if you need to scavenge for parts.
Nothing personell, kid. but do you own a gun? because this sounds like an edgy teenager’s answer, before he runs at someone with a mall katana shouting “REEEEEEE!”
ABL, I really respect you, been watching you for several years. What happened to this woman was just F'ing wrong. We can all see that from the actual body cam footage. Was she nuts? Maybe, but at some point the office could have backed away and put more distance between himself and her if he was concerned with her throwing boiling water at him. We are all seeing too way to many similar situations where the officers involved have been poorly trained, are too damn scared to be on duty in the first place, or have control issues and can't see any other choice but to "control the situation" forcing people to do what they say and do it now. Ridiculous. This woman should not be dead.
Beginning at 1:33: "...have a stash of spare parts with me...". Indispensable advice. One way is to have 2 handguns of the same make and model. Carry lube and never less than 3 spare magazines - never less than 3. If favoring a pistol over a revolver, best to favor the pistol most commonplace in the country where you live, and the same for ammunition. In the US, the Glock 17 and Glock 19 and 9mm Lugar ammo are virtually ubiquitous. Keep commonplace in mind for the ability to field harvest pistols, ammunition, and magazines. One of my trainers, a retired tier 1 operator, whose combat pistol in his some 20 years years of service was the M1911A1 (chambered in .45 ACP) advised us students training with the 1911 to "put that ***** out to pasture" and learn the Glock for all of the above reasons.
GLOCK'S , BERETTA'S, CZ'S. The Glock double stack mag's will work with any double stack model from #26 , #19 , #17 . Beretta's straight blow back design are inherently accurate and dependable, in double action or single action. CZ 75 series, P-01 to SP-01 line up , double/single action are very accurate and dependable. There are many other's , These are My favorites.
I used to carry a Glock 17, didn't like it, rear sites rough on skin. Need to mention that I was an armed security officer and the Glock was my assigned gun, also had a level 3 holster.
On the street in any uniform that Level lll holster might save your life more that the gun. If you're still involved in that work, keep your head on a swivel and never look bored. If your uniform and boots look crappy it invites challenges from street-rats and anyone planning a robbery will wait until your on shift.
CZ 75 is my go-to for SHTF. It’s not the most modern choice, but that inside-the-frame slide design is practically impervious to dirt and grit. Swap out the factory springs for some aftermarket ones, and this thing will outlast the apocalypse.
I love my Tristar T-100. Over 2,000 rounds and not one problem. I have a MCARBO spring kit in it, and the trigger is amazing.
In the video, you said that the HK45 was your top pick. CZ75 sounded like it’s much less durable and dynamic. Why are you now saying you’d choose CZ75 over HK45?
Maybe he didn’t watch the video.
CZ 75 fer shure
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😂😂😂😂 a handgun is just used to fight your way to a long gun
And THAT is the major point to remember in a firefight outside the home. Inside the home, either way you will be shredding walls and spraying blood and guts. The 'winner' gets to clean up.
There are no tertiary weapons. The gun you have is your primary firearm..... until you get to that long gun, yeah you're right
The long gun behind the seat of your truck?
Exactly
if your fighting to the long gun... its a fight you lost yesterday
The best gun is the gun you have.
yep
I have always heard this saying when referring to cameras. Funny that is works for guns too.
And hopefully the one youhave is relatively reliable.
...the ammo for.
.Only a 45 cal 1911 for me. Thank you.
I settled on a Commander after trying a variety of revolvers and autos.
As a CA resident, double stack mags need a limiter, so why carry a fatter pistol, when it's just airspace ?
Although I love CZ and Beretta hammer fired models.
@@houndsmanone4563 one stop drop!!
I do love a 1911. I am a fan of the short fat round. Cali resident too.
@@JustAnotherJarhead OohRaah! The Few....The Proud...
S/F brother
1911 are not as reliable as other options mentioned here. Hard data suggests they have more failures per round by a large margin.
I know that I will catch some flak for this, but if I can only carry one handgun, it would be my S&W 686+. Reliable and powerful, it serves me well! A good revolver will not let you down!
I like my S&W revolver too, but it ain't what I'd be carrying in a thigh rig into a SHTF scenario.
There is something to be said for compact concealed or back up, lately I have new interest in the. 327 caliber.
Many know nothing of it, small round, big punch.
SHTF also means you might want concealed back up.
Where would you get ammo on the hoof for an exotic caliber?
The idea during a true SHTF situation, is to have firearms that are easy to get ammo for, if you have to abandon your stockpile, or you run out. That may mean taking supplies off the dead.
@@lennychorn147 Actually it is a .357 magnum, so I can also shoot .38 special ammo. There is also a separate cylinder for 9mm which I would like to get at some point. Best to you!
@@mothra4445 Ah, OK.
I am only somewhat familiar with the .327M. I know it is supposed to achieve similar performance to the .357M, but in a smaller cartridge to increase revolver capacity to 7-8 rounds.
For all of those that hate the Beretta 92, when I was in the Marine Corps and shooting in competition and we first moved over to the Beretta from the 1911. I shot a 388 out of a possible 400 and qualified for the Olympics.
The only reason I did not go to the Olympics is my command would not allow me to leave the unit for that long. Would’ve required training with the Olympic team over an extended period of time.
That said I found the Beretta 92 to be, very effective and very reliable.
The unreliability problems all seem to involve the barrel wedge which was simply of a lower quality steel then it should’ve been.
And extremely easy to swap out part and the Taurus 92 barrel wedge was of higher quality and a perfect fit at least back in the late 80s and 90s
USMC 93-97 here. I can agree that the 92 is awesome-ish. I actually love it. It has some quirks but what doesn't? It's solid and reliable. When out of ammo? Use it as a bludgeon.
I'm with you, the Beretta was kind to me, it brought me my first expert pistol badge, 366 the first time, happened to be the high score in my recon unit , but that was mostly luck as I had not qualed prior on the 45. It was very comfortable fit my large paws well. It will always be a favorite if not a bit nostalgic for me.
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Yes it's a nice pistol but we have many nice pistols and what works best for somebody that's all that matters they're just a tool.
I’ve got an sig p220 with Browning Arms on one side of the slide and made by Sig Sauer systems W Germany on the other …. I ms you I should sell it and get an HK
I love my FS 92. I use it and my Sig P220 the most frequently. Endless reliability and consistent accuracy. I also have a Glock 21 but I still prefer external hammers.
HK USP45
Glock 21
Glock 20
Glock 19C
CZ P10F
HK VP9
Three Bulgarian Makarov’s.
I’m good!
s& w , colt ,357 !
Ruger GP100
Damn right!
Redhawk for me. Why shoot the threat more than once?
The Beretta 92 has all the features I would demand out of a SHTF gun, good capacity, decocker and safety, The ejection port on the slide is on top making it easier to clear jams or misfires and is actually designed to make loading a single round into the chamber a lot easier in the extreme case the magazine is lost or defective
Still a great one even in today's standards.
When I was employed by the State as a Leo (law enforcement officer) I carried a Beretta 92. The State issued us new Glock 17. The first time I qualified with the Glock I was with 5 other Leo’s qualifying also. On the first round of firing 4 of the glocks fell apart. The slides shot off of the plastic handles due to one or more of the stamped metal slide guide’s breaking off. Mine an one other officers Glock finished the qualifying. I put the plastic junk under the front seat of my vehicle an carried my Beretta 92 until my retirement from the State. I still carry it today!
Was this the first gen or something? Never heard this and the glock 17 and 19 are the most widely issued guns in the world.
I've been trained in martial arts and boxing, weapons, tracking, military tactics and workout so i am pretty fit and confident etc, but theres always going to be someone bigger stronger faster or a few someones , situational awareness is the key to survival in any environment, that and instincts, trust your instincts. I don't drive the same way home every day, i lock my car door when i drive and leave a gap in front when at lights ect so if needed i can boot it out of there.
@@gunterlangesschwein.kieran1784 You have learned well, Grasshopper! My sensei in Japan - a judoka, jiujitsuka, karateka; judo champ in Japan in his hey day - once described his perfect adversary: blind, wheelchair bound, paralyzed from the neck down! I asked him why? He said, because I am pretty sure I can beat him. He meant, of course, as you say Gunter, there is always somebody faster, stronger, younger and/or better……
Oh geez...
As much as I love the M9 and the CZ75, the Sig Sauer P226 is my favorite! Glock wouldn't even be on my list.
I’m not Glock fan at all. Never owned one. Never will. Totally think they’re overrated. However in an end of the world situation I would probably pick one. 9mm for sure. For mostly two reasons. One there are more glocks in the world than any other weapon. Finding spare parts will be easier than every other pistol. Secondly I have to admit they are reliable as hell and tough as they come. It can take a beating in every way possible and still run. End of the world you have to think about keeping your tools running and keep running no matter what happens to them. Just like I wouldn’t drive a Ferrari in this situation. I’d drive a Ford F150. Lots of spare parts available. Now since it isn’t the end of the world I’ll stick to my sigs.
Sig P228, USP 45, 870 and Marlin 60
@@TG-cp2mn great weapon. But it’s the end of the world. The sheer number of Glocks out there makes getting spare parts easy. Currently I’m running a P320 X Carry, P320 Specter Blackout and a P226. I also use a Ruger Mark IV in 22 LR. That’s my warm up gun. Everything you need with those four.
Grown up with my SIG 210 I will stay with it even though it's a single action as well a single row.
If SHTF no one is going to limp away and survive , a minor wound much less a bullet wound can spell death without antibiotics ! Additionally power is nice , but consider ammo cost too 9 mm is about 30 cents a round so it’s a good bet over other more powerful rounds , the venerable 22LR is 8 cents a round … most will scoff at 22 but consider cost and weight , also new double stacked or quad stack magazines mean you can have 16 , 33 or even 50 rounds in a single magazine at a quarter the weight and cost . Army ballistics studies have shown that a single hit by any bullet of any caliber is normally enough to put an opponent out of the fight …. Something to consider
Very true I was a street cop for 33 years . Saw many people killed with 22’s.
@@craigthescott5074 Thanks on the real life feedback from your experiences! Also thanks for your service ! We need more people willing to put their life on the line everyday for 33 years ) makes you a hell of a good man. Oh additionally it’s easy to suppress 22LR in pistols the short barrel means almost every Single commercial round available is subsonic …After SHTF if you have to shoot its probably best if you don’t advertise your location to everyone within a mile
born in '45 - usmc - purple heart, on church security - I have HK45 C - and Sig P226 MK25. one for each hand... may i never have to use them. They don't fail.
You hang that duo under the arm pits ?
CZ shadow 2 comp. And for practical reasons an Sig 320 because of the current military for parts down the road. May never need it with the CZ though.
I’m all about the CZ75, but would opt for a Colt long term. But for day in day out slogging I gotta go .45 Glock of which I own 5 now. My G-36 which I’ve owned for 22 years has been my go to for all service
If you have Big Hands and the money. H&K Mark 23 is the way to go.
Agree. It IS a beast however!
Pro Tip: The Mark 23 (~$2,400 USD) has the opposite barrel threading direction of the HK USP .45 (~$950 USD)! No bueno if looking for a single can.
Incredible weapon. I was lucky enough to get one of the earliest examples when it was new. Camo case, enamal type finish, original LAM, and Knight’s heavy ass can that is actually serialized to the gun. I don’t know if you were kicking around gun shows back in 90s, but a fellow with a good eye could score the brown box, brass cased (no nickel) Black Talon SOCOM was using back then. Friend price was $100 per box of 50, but it has all the right markings… I wish the new guns still had the old finish. BEST.
1. H K USP in either 9 or .40
2. Styer M9 or L9
3. 941 Jarico
4. SIG 226 Legion
5. Colt Python
The BEST gun is one that is in your hand, full of ammo, reliable, and one that you can hit a target you aim at. All the other stuff you see on sites is BS
While I agree wholeheartedly with that statement, I would say if a SCCY is what you can afford, ours shoot ok, and we have shot a few boxes of bullets through them.Not match grade handguns , but they shoot okay. However as time passed we were able to purchase much higher priced handguns. So point being, purchase a $250 +/- gun, do a really good study, go to a Range Firearms or other that will allow you to test fire, ask questions, and then get a S&W mp in 9mm or 45acp.
I'll stick with my pair of CZ's- a 75b for the range (or SHTF) and my EDC, the P-01 with night sights. Neither of them ever misses a beat, and they just fit my hand so well!
Because this is what I currently have, I'll say S&W M&P .40 Cal 4.25" and my EDC H&K VP9SK. I'm looking into getting an FN510 MRD
But... what's the weapon shown on the Thumbnail..??
To me it looked like it used .45 cal rounds that were only as long as .380 lol.
A lie is my only interpretation. Would you say an integrity issue exists , a lack of honesty ? Knowing what you know, do you feel confident accepting further commentary as gospel ? ... fairy tales and a waste of time ? Was your time stolen with a lie ? What is your tolerance level with thieves and liars ?
In fact, I would say that thumbnail image doesn't even make sense. It has a 226 decocker, but also had the 1911 beaver tail grip safety setup and the slide stop lever. There's also a really strange thumb safety setup - which would make the decocker redundant and unnecessary since thumb safeties on double action handguns are supposed to be a decocker.
thanks for saying that kept me from wasting my time too.
HiPoint. Your enemy will laugh themselves into hysterics, leaving you the chance to clobber them with your HiPoint.
Smug ignorance. Absolutely reliable, inexpensive.
@@gungadingo simmer down, Karen. It's a joke.
I was reading a survival dudes therory and made a good point. He had made an argument of 357 magnum revolver and a lever action rifle in 357mag along with a 10/22 rifle.
His main point if you are walking with an ar slung and a polymer high capacity hand gun people will pick you off before you even get a chance to say anything. You will be seen as a threat immediately.
The gray man
And... you won't with a .357 and a Henry?
@@JustAnotherJarheadat least you don’t look like a “bad ass” or an operator
@@painmt651 ahhh... now I See said the blind man.
Like the poster above, the Grey man, just blend , and slip on by , trying not to draw too much attention.
Good choices. I have at least one of each of them. Changes durning 47 years of police. I was early military so it was a 1911 for 19 years. Good choices all around. Thanks !!Richard
Never owned a CZ pistol but mostly-great reviews on them and no more room in the gun safe :-/ I love the 1911 but a Bersa Thunder380 or old S&W 39 when I'm out.
Bersa nice, small but mighty.
S&W M&P 2.0 passed Garand Thumb's mud and freeze tests and a drop safety test.
So what?! That means nothing and everybody knows GLOCKs and HKs are far and away the superior choice.
and cost less...
Yes!! Any day of the week over Glock. Better ergonomics, better sites, better trigger, and fully designed & MADE IN AMERICA! If I were to ever move to a striker fired pistol it would be between the M&P or CZ because they just fit great in my hand.
@@JohnDoeEagle1 EVERYONE? Just like EVERYONE says AKs are better than ARs? AKs are soooo great the Soviets/Russians ditched it for a more AR-like caliber version 50 years ago.
@@REB4444
The S&W M&P series has always been a cheap knockoff. They are nowhere near as accurate, proven, have even 1/4 of cheap easy to locate OEM replacement parts. They also don't have half the customer aftermarket support. Pull the tinfoil hat off and accept they aren't as good and never will be. This isn't a SHILL paid commercial!
Wow. Modern generation prejudice showing like crazy here. Not a single mention of a revolver? Is there a semi-auto that is as reliable in long term service or as easy to repair as a quality revolver? How about a semi that can chamber 3 significantly different rounds ranging from moderate power to extremely high power and still cycle properly? As one well known TH-cam content creator once said, "You don't need 15 rounds if you can actually hit what you're aiming at." So I'm sticking with my Kimber K6S.
Kimber is nice, but out of my price range 😢
While I absolutely LOVE modern hand guns and would never give up my Walther PPQ or my Glock for anything, in a SHTF situation, you also need to have something like a Ruger Old Army and a PCP rifle that you can hand pump for hunting small game.... The very first thing that will be raided is the Gun Shops so ammo will be scarce. The most popular stuff will go first ..... for long term make sure you have something the casual and noobs arent looking for,.
Bought PPQ (w/paddle mag release) when they first came out..... Had tendonitis in thumbs, so mag release was lifesaver at 4 day gun class back then.... Still my fave .... For the pure joy of shooting (and probably home defense after 12ga) is recent acquisition of HK SP5K.... Already had many mags for HK4 (inherited a few years ago)..... Can't have too much fun....
@@sailnekkidlots of folks talk hand guns for Home Def, but I always thought an 18.25" 12 ga. with regular bird shot ( not buck )would be preferred.
The drawback to a shotgun is easy access(with kids at home) and close quarters mobility for that average untrained homeowner.
Sig P226 in 9mm and a semi-auto 22 pistol from the Ruger models. Stick with the 2 most common types of ammo because 22LR can be found hidden in farm buildings (so the kids don't shoot it all) and if you are the first to happen on a military or police carcass 9mm will likely be found.
The 22LR is for grouse and rabbits or 'coconuts' so choose a Ruger with good sights. Mine is the base model 4" with steel fixed sights and it's very accurate to 25 yards.
While I have a 9mm, AR15, and a 12ga pump, my wife is a real terror with an Extar 9mm PDW with a red dot
Browning HP 35.
Yes, it's almost a hundred years old, but it has been tested in thousands of conflicts and in all conditions. You cannot beat the legend! 😉
Any large-bore revolver
Colt 1911 or Wilson
a 1911 in 45ACP has proven itself - even when the U.S gave in to NATO pressure to adopt the 9mm - many Special Forces still opt for a 1911 in 45 - it works. People might argue 'not enough round capacity'...well learn to shoot for one - IF - it actually comes down to shooting ...do you really want a 'you'll likely need more than one shot' to stop a threat 9mm? The 45 is a one shot deal.Thats why Nazis in WWII would ditch their 9mm Luger for a 1911. A 1911 stops them in their tracks
If you read the FBI test on caliber pretty much everything from a 3:80 to a 44 was able to stop a person about equally. I don’t know where you read some of the stuff you wrote, but dude do some research please before you start exposing your incorrect opinions.
In my opinion it’s hard to beat a 9mm or a 45 acp because they are high cap and it will be easy to find ammo. But if ammo isn’t the issue I think a high cap 5.7 would be the best. I’ve recently been shooting a PSA Rock 5.7 it’s 24 rounds !! Flat shooting at distance, extremely accurate, low recoil, and very reliable. The price is also the best for a 5.7 pistol. There are Euro PD’s and the US secret service uses the round and they have good results in shootings. With the 5.7 you basically have a small assault rifle in a handgun package.
The two best on here were the Sig P226 and the CZ. I'd take the Sig because it's probably more common than the CZ for spare parts but they are both amazing. The Glock is simplicity but also the most negligent discharged pistol in the free world, and you can make a million excuses for it but it's a fact even with "trained" professionals. Plus it has the crappy ergonomics compared to the Sig & CZ, the trigger is mushy crap, and I've seen better sites on my kid's plastic toy guns. My first love while in the Marine Corps was the 1911, it's just an extension of your hand & arm, but the limited ammo might make it an issue in SHTF situations where anything can happen. Unfortunately we transitioned to the Berretta a year later & it's never been a favorite with it's overly fat grip & exposed barrel.
Correct 100%
FN 45 would be outstanding, 1911, STEYR M9A2
Steyr M9A2 has been my go-to pistol since it came out. The S9 is great too. On my nightstand right now.
For a combat situation, the pistols reviewed are great, but let’s face it, for most of us, we wouldn’t last 1 magazine of ammo. For survival, I choose a 10 shot S&W 617 in .22LR. I can kill small to medium game and carry tons of ammo.
My EXACT choices for pistols.. May not be in the exact order, but those are the classics..!
Soo! What was the pistol in the picture before I opened the video? That was the one I wanted the specs on!
I BELIEVE IT'S THE TAURUS 92, AN EXACT COPY OF THE BERETTA 92, 1/2 THE PRICE, & MADE WITH BERETTAS MACHINERY. AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR ANY SITUATION.
My Taurus PT92, without a doubt. The Beretta 92's Brazilian half-brother. It chews through all steel/brass/aluminum cased ammo like a fat kid with a bag of chips. It's also rated for higher pressured loads so that means it can safely take more than a few spicy rounds. Standard mags are 17, which I have plenty of but also a few 18s and 32s. Hogue rubber grips and buttery smooth action make it my go-to.
Source: 10 years of putting up with me. Back when Walmart still sold 9mm Tula. Sparks flew in more ways than one.
Here's a strange pistol/carbine combo using the same .30 Carbine ammo:
1. Ruger Blackhawk with 6in barrel in .30 carbine.
2. Thompson/Kahr M1 Carbine, .30 carbine, with folding composite stock.
The 6in barrel on the Ruger is extremely accurate, much better than any 9mm striker-fired auto I've ever tested, and I own many of those. Only downside to Ruger is reloading, but that's where the Carbine comes in, right!😮
H&K 45ACP and Beretta 92FS.These are the two I need to add to my collection. I only have one 9mm Springfield handgun and a Kimber 38 revolver. And maybe add an FN pistol too.
Glock is like chevy sq body get the job done but rough riding plain jane
FN 5 SEVEN. PEW-PEW!
Actually any 5.7 the FN’s are ridiculously expensive.
Good and Fair list. I own many Glocks. 9mm, 10mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP & GAP. Most were purchased used. I like working on them and have improved sights and triggers on most of them. They just work well. I will be looking at the HK-45. Looks like a great handgun.
10mm awesome hand cannon.
Most don't talk about them, I like em.
I have a Glock 19x & a 21. My 10mm is a S&W M&P Performance center with a comp. Unbelievable shooting pistol. I was shocked at the mitigated recoil and accuracy. But I also love my Springfield XDM Elite 9mm with 4 21 round mags. A lot of firepower there.
Glock19.Always.
Good video ! Not a Glock fan, but I do like the 30SF & 21. Sig offers Great reliability and IMO , a better choice of pistols. Absolutely want a 1911 in the mix as well !
CZ 75D and Sig P250 in five different configurations.
Springfield X.D. Tactical 14 shot Combat .45 is Badass.
Glocks are excellent when it comes to reliability. However, they are not ergonomic for my hand as stock so I’d need frame work done on them first (especially the CA compliant Glocks).
The Springfield XD lineup are excellent choices too and much more reliable than the Beretta 92 and CZ 75 as evidence and as I experienced when I rented them all at my local gun range. They don’t clean the guns often. I’ve noticed that the SA/DA semiautomatic pistols have failures to feed and eject when not cleaned up (unlike the Glocks and XD guns).
Nobody uses or issues Springfield XDs.......USSOCOM issues GLOCKs and about every other Police Department as well.
I really like my Sig 220 45acp.
Absolutely the most accurate pistol I have ever shot. I may have to get a 226 just to be sure 😊
Thanks for the great video. All five handguns are well-made and reliable.
I own and use a 6-inch H&K 45 and two H&K 9mm handguns. In my not so humble opinion, the H&K deserves to be #1 on your list.
No doubt!
Typical HK owner bullshit
@@ruststar
If it was the HK USP45 rather than the not as good HK45 it wouldn't be BS at all. That gun has been well documented to go 297,000+ rounds with minimal parts breakages. Federal Cartridge Co. used to own it and used it for a ammo test gun.
The HK45 was my 1st handgun and is still my go to handgun. The second is CZ SP-01 although at times I think of it as the most favourite handgun, especially after upgrading the spring. However, these are all there to enable you to get to your AK-47 or Winchester.
CZ75 with the Sig in 2nd place for me.👍🏾👊🏾
Most the action shots for the cz75 are with p09 and P07. Still shots with actual cz75
Excellent list except I would have said any HK USP.
100% correct! Much better and more proven than the HK45 or VP9.
had a HK USP .45 too dang heavy and uncomfortable to hold it went Bye Bye.
@@richardhansen342
279,000+ documented rounds with no major parts breakages. Federal Cartridge Co.
Any Wilson version, every day.🎉pewpew
The HK 45 isn't a direct descendant of Mark 23 . The HK USP Tactical 45 is . I have two 45's , a HK USP Tactical 45 and his little brother HK USP CT 45 . My CT came with the LEM trigger . Simply awesome , in my opinion : )
I keep waiting on someone to make a top 5 shtf pistols all as Glock. I know there are so many Glock people out there. I have several pistols and there are so many out there but I think the best all around is the CZ SP01. I always say if I had to go down to one that would be it. The 330 Sig Legion is a great gun as well. The HK VP9 is awesome as well. I have the HK 45 but like my CZ97 better. I do like your list though.
Deputy Rick Grimes would disagree with your list 😄😂😁😅😆
One that goes bang
Fn fnx 45 tactical?
I have the 92FS, G19 But my Choice for my Shtf is my G20 10mm with Conversion Barrel for .40 & 9mm....that should take care of ammo logistics which increases my survivability to an Nth degree...
In a true shtf event roll with whatever you got if it goes bang your good
Train with multiple differnt pistols.As Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch said."Who says you are gonna be shooting with your personal choice of pistol." Come to Europe where handguns are hard or impossible for civilians to own,like Ireland or the UK,YS you CAN still own handguns in a bastardised form in the UK belive it or not.I'm in Ireland and I am fortunate to still have a Glock 17 and a Ruger Mk 2.22 pistol.I'd love to be able to have the choice like what you have in the US,but those are going to be my SHTF choices as that's all I WILL have and if I did I'd be going 9mm ,as it is more common than 45ACP over here and CZ,as they are as common as Glock.
Glock 22 is the only way.
G22 is 40S&W. Great stopping power.
Add a 9mm barrel. Easy to shoot even 9mm +p+. Low recoil.
Add a 357Sig barrel and get a high speed high penetration round, especially solid copper rounds.
A set of correct caliber magazines helps with feeding reliably, however in a pinch the 40’s will work…usually.
A variable weight recoil rod and springs can help with low power rounds cycling issues.
Hard to argue with these choices. Glock 19 should be number 1. It is not my favorite but it is reliable, a ton of aftermarket parts, capacity, easy to maintain and service. I prefer cz but try finding parts in a global meltdown.
GLOCK 43X and 19X
I Have to have the Beretta !
My 1911 dated 1917
my fav. hand gun i own is my 1858 remington i can make black powder, ball and the caps i have everything to do it plus i have extra cylinders and converters to 45 long colt and with the 8 1/4 inch barrel very good shooting gun. plus a marksmen/ gunsmith got them shooting perfect plus he took first place in state against modern guns. at 100 yards i can hit a body target every time but i have my own shooting range in my back yard. i even beat people with a rifle with them but i don't think they are a good shot . i have a good colt collection even a navy 36 and a 1898 38 acp my fav auto is my 45 acp colt
Glock is the way to go
If you drive a Prius.
Sig P226 MK25 is my goto
CZ 75 D for me!
I have the one I want already. I also like oddball guns but not for defense. What is the gun on your thumbnail? Can't make it out.
My Beretta M9 and CZ 75 SP01 check all the boxes for world class firearm reliability n confidence
Anyone know what kind of Pistol the video thumbnail shown here is? Can't seem to find it anywhere!
I could find 9mm through out the pandemic, and Glock is the most common gun on the list. So I'm going with the G-45. Interchangeable upper with the 19 and 45 plus you can put the upper on a G26 lower if you need to scavenge for parts.
The one gun I want:
The enemy's after I pry it from his cold dead hands.
Nothing personell, kid.
but do you own a gun? because this sounds like an edgy teenager’s answer, before he runs at someone with a mall katana shouting “REEEEEEE!”
ABL, I really respect you, been watching you for several years. What happened to this woman was just F'ing wrong. We can all see that from the actual body cam footage. Was she nuts? Maybe, but at some point the office could have backed away and put more distance between himself and her if he was concerned with her throwing boiling water at him. We are all seeing too way to many similar situations where the officers involved have been poorly trained, are too damn scared to be on duty in the first place, or have control issues and can't see any other choice but to "control the situation" forcing people to do what they say and do it now. Ridiculous. This woman should not be dead.
Steyr M9 stone axe reliable!
S&W .357 Magnum revolver with 8 round cylinder.
*GLOCK 19 - nuff said*
Beretta 92 in 9mm
Glock G40
Good luck finding parts for number 1
Doesn’t matter if doesn’t break
.45LC revolver and .45LC lever action. 30.000 round
Beginning at 1:33: "...have a stash of spare parts with me...". Indispensable advice. One way is to have 2 handguns of the same make and model. Carry lube and never less than 3 spare magazines - never less than 3. If favoring a pistol over a revolver, best to favor the pistol most commonplace in the country where you live, and the same for ammunition. In the US, the Glock 17 and Glock 19 and 9mm Lugar ammo are virtually ubiquitous. Keep commonplace in mind for the ability to field harvest pistols, ammunition, and magazines. One of my trainers, a retired tier 1 operator, whose combat pistol in his some 20 years years of service was the M1911A1 (chambered in .45 ACP) advised us students training with the 1911 to "put that ***** out to pasture" and learn the Glock for all of the above reasons.
GLOCK'S , BERETTA'S, CZ'S. The Glock double stack mag's will work with any double stack model from #26 , #19 , #17 . Beretta's straight blow back design are inherently accurate and dependable, in double action or single action. CZ 75 series, P-01 to SP-01 line up , double/single action are very accurate and dependable. There are many other's , These are My favorites.
CZ P-01 AR-15 MOSSBERG 12ga pump
Hmm, HK 45? Same pistol Eli picked for the apocalypse.
4:00 that first pic after announcing the beretta fs is actually a 92a1 with the rail
I used to carry a Glock 17, didn't like it, rear sites rough on skin.
Need to mention that I was an armed security officer and the Glock was my assigned gun, also had a level 3 holster.
On the street in any uniform that Level lll holster might save your life more that the gun. If you're still involved in that work, keep your head on a swivel and never look bored. If your uniform and boots look crappy it invites challenges from street-rats and anyone planning a robbery will wait until your on shift.
In a genuine SHTF scenario, ammunition supply is the weak link.
A slingshot. you can find rocks literally everywhere. Plus, it is virtually silent
I have a bow with a 7 round magazine , its cooler than it sounds, fairly quiet. Terrifying at night. It has a laser.
The amount of practice it takes to use a sling accurately is ridiculous. You would be better off throwing the rock.
@@craigthescott5074 sling vs slingshot. Very different tools.
Ruger Mark IV .22
CZ 👍🧐