7 Best & Worst Carry Guns On Any Budget
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The correct answer to the best ccw is the one you know, are comfortable with and that you practice with.
@jasonpotter274
I shoot G30S better than the G26.
My little sister shoots the P365 .380 better than anything else that conceals well with her wardrobe (reducing temptation to purse carry).
Those are ideal for us, they may not be Ideal for someone else.
@@jasonpotter274 i see what you’re trying to say, but there are some things that make that not fully hold up. There are objectively bad options.
Bruh, I am so tired of these thumbnails. Don’t put the Equalizer as a “not good” gun on the thumbnail when you don’t even review it. I have one, and from smith and Wesson it’s a fantastic gun.
I support this comment. I hope the dude putting up the video also see and can agree.
@michaelbuck8884 my wife has it- she absolutely loves it. I like it a lot too. Well built, shoots well, over 1000 rds and not one malfunction
I only clicked because I didn't recognize the Equalizer. Thank you for saving me time. I hate lying thumbnails.
Why are grown men getting bent out of shape b/c someone says their gun isnt good. If you know it’s good that’s all that matters…people talk crap about all guns…build a bridge and get over it
I was hoping it was an image of a taurus, I was disappointed
I've been carrying the original Shield for awhile, and last year I bought the Shield Plus. That gun is amazing in the hand, completely reliable, shoots well (partly because of the weight), has a durable finish, and is optics ready. Buy it when there is either a rebate or magazine special from S&W and you've got an incredible concealed carry gun for a low price. I also would recommend the Ruger LCP Max if you want to carry while in gym shorts or other clothes that don't include a belt. It fits nicely in a pocket with a pocket holster and doesn't weigh much, allowing you to be armed when others would never suspect it.
We are a like. Shield Plus for IWB appendix. Yeah I know controversial but feels best to me. LCP Max in a Vedder pocket locker when dress calls for a tuckable shirt. "Pocket Carry" Best of both worlds IMO.
Those are two of the first guns I got haha. I really like both of them, but the LCP Max requires you to aim it very strangely, you have to aim a lot higher than you think
@@rondobrondomy max is the same way. Though it's so easy to keep with me. I deal with it.
Sorry to hear about your health issue - hope you get better soon. Just a suggestion re. the back surgery - might help a lot to lose the extras around the midriff by cutting completely any sugar and wheat intake and then start low intensity, high repetition leg lifts to strengthen the abdominals when the injuries have healed sufficiently. Just a thought.
Great advice!
Even just starting with simple, consistent cardio, then focus on the diet (drink your water!!)
Excellent advice 👍🏾👍🏾
100% JUST losing weight can stop lower back issues.
I injured my back delivering sub zero refrigerators in my 20s.
I was 50lbs overweight, and dealt with pain everyday for years.
Lost 30lbs and ZERO back pain for years.
I have put most of that back on again, and the pains are becoming regular again.
I eat pretty clean, but I wish I didn't LOOOOOOVE beer.
Ehh.
Traction also can help with low back pain.
Yes, but with a strong focus on maintaining good posture!
I daily carry a Smith and Wesson m&p9 m2.0 compact optics ready with a thumb safety and flat face trigger. BEST pistol I've ever owned, comfortable to shoot, LIGHTS OUT accurate provided I do my part and it's not too heavy. I carry it in an urban carry G3 below the waistband holster and it functions FLAWLESSLY!! I will say after about 200 rounds, my hands were sore to a point but nothing to write home about at all.
@ChargerusPrime I own the 2.0 .40C 4" + 9mm 1.0 4.25" barrel. Really soft shooter with 180 or 9mm 147.
I love my 365x macro...I have the base version. Carry this thing everyday. I was carrying my xdm elite, but now it is only the macro!
Have a 365 XL. Shot my first 32 shots at the range at 20 yards. All center mass and would have done the job. It soon convinced me that it was my carry. Recently I bought a Shadow 2 compact. While a bit heavier it’s all metal but shoots like a dream. It’s become my backup. All are 15 plus one.
how do you know it would have done the job? have you used those cartridges from that firearm on a living target and judged the outcome?
I carry my PSA Dagger Micro every day, excellent trigger, 15 rds, didn’t think I’d love it as much as I do
I'm a Sig man through and through since 1983, I now conceal carry the Sig Sauer P320 XTen 10mm...
I have a full size STR-9 in my edc rotation. I get what you’re saying about the serrations with sweaty hands, but the accuracy is right up there with my PDP.
Thanks for this video. I've always liked your videos with well thought-out opinions. That said, I recently got a surprise after conceal carrying for 7 years. My situation is that I'm a bit of a slim build (6', 155lbs), so I don't have a lot of room/padding to 3:30-4 O'Clock carry. So, I've stuck with a small single-stack. In my case, it's been a Walther PPS/M1 since I'm a paddle-release guy. This has been the case for 5 plus years and I've been happy. Recently I ran across a PPQ/SC at price I couldn't refuse, despite me not thinking I could CC it given it's Glock 26 profile plus the button mag release. When I got home with it, I decided to give it a try and was shocked at how well it fit me! I ordered a pinkie extension mag and now, it's my everyday carry. So, you never know!
I've carried the PPS for 10 years but capacity these days worries me. Just ordered a H&K VP9.
Look at the vp9sk or p30sk. If you don't mind the width have paddle mag release.
When getting a Handgun for Self Defense, especially for concealed carry, You want a gun you can handle, which is reliable and is affordable. My philosophy is get yourself a Glock. If it's too much than work from there. Maybe a Smith & Wesson, or even a Taurus if you really don't have that much. Get experience with what you have, then you can decide what you like and don't like.
Thank you, my wife and I both love our 365 xl w/red dot...excellent EDC
@RonaldRoy-nb2lm I think im gunna do the same. Debating on the comped. Ersion
@EJMOZ I've tried the comped slide with a romeo 0 dot on the regular 365 frame. Ran a mixed bag of sh!t ammo through it (500 rounds, steel, aluminum, brass, fmj, variety of hollow points. Bought cheap at a LGS).
Nothing negative to say about it. It ate and put it all on target. Obviously the accuracy varied due to the ammo, but I was Impressed
Love my 365's!
I carry a Hellcat pro inside the waistband. The 18 round capacity and red dot ready makes this one hell of a choice for EDC. This gun is exactly the same size as my M&P Shield with only 8 rounds.
With the 43x, I can tell you EXACTLY what happened in Glock's board room: someone suggested a P365-sized, G43 upgrade.
Then someone mentioned "Hey, we can make a slim version of the 19, call it the 48, and use ITS grip on a 43! We'll save MONEY!!!"
And when the word "money" was uttered, all the directors came at the same time. It was a mess
😂😂😂
Then, the guy heading up the design team called in super excited to show them all the fruits of his months of hard work. The new, more pleasing aesthetics, ergos, and up-to-date features, and...
The Glock 48 as a pistol for draconian states with the 10 round mag cap limit, has a valid place in those states. But out of the box for the rest, it's over shadowed by other non Glock brands like Sig and Springfield. I wish I was able to CC a longer slide and barrel easy as these sub 3.5 inch barrel lengths of the micro 9's is a big drawback, due to what it was meant for... self defense and we all know when you start going into the realm of sub 3.5 inch barrels, you really become limited in SD ammo choices.
Id say basically a sig p365 is the ultimate, a Taurus g3c g2c is a good budget option and awesome for the price.. or a PSA micro dagger if they ever come back
Gx4 for edc and gx4 carry in the nightstand. Works very well!
Bought the Gx4 for my wife when measure 114 started rolling around in Oregon. Thought I made a big mistake after hearing micro 9’s are hard to shoot and are snappier, I was new to guns.
We both love shooting it. Trigger is great, recoil is very manageable and it’s fun to shoot.
@@codys4863 I would suggest sticking to the 13 round mags. It makes it much more controllable.
@@mikegray8164 We have the 13 round and the pinky extensions for the 11 round magazines. I have large hands and still no problems with control over it. Enjoy shooting it almost as much as my cz P10 C.
I have a GX4 Carry well north of 2,500 rounds through it. Runs everything like a champ. I've shot about every compact to mid sided pistol and it's my favorite by far. Even over my PX4 compact...
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of the firearms you showed to us in your video. Great job to you and your team. Looking forward to seeing more of your work ie videos.
I've carried a Colt .45 ACP, Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog, CZ 75 Compact, GLOCK 33, Ruger SP101, and a SIG 938 legion. My favorite is the SIG 938 in a Mika pocket holster. Perfect for me.
I went with the Sig P365xl TacPac version, 4 weeks ago, 100 rounds thru it and I really like this pistol. Good video!
Had a ruger security 9 and it had its issues but was very accurate. I EDC a Canik Mete MC9 now and it’s so comfortable and such a great shooter
I'd like to upgrade my M&P the APEX trigger
Mete is incredibly unreliable
@@dtps_champion6016 I haven’t had a single issue. Not a failure to feed, extract, or fire at all even shooting out of white box Winchester ammo😂 I’ve switched up between aluminum and brass and hollows and FMJs and can’t report a single issue other than running out of ammo🤷🏾♂️ if I have one I’ll come back
@@BingeymanIG If you look around on TH-cam there's plenty of out of battery, dead trigger in light rain, etc. Not saying your particular gun is unreliable but I don't purchase weapons that have a bad track record. My buddy owns a Canik and it shoots great. Love the triggers.
I do own a Security-9. Underrated gun. Finish is ass, though.
Any update on your Canik Mete MC9? I keep seeing everywhere that issues arise around 600+ rounds fired.
I carried a a CZ 75-SP01 appendix for a while, decided it was a little bit much since I'm 6' and 150lbs so I am fairly board shaped. So I downsized to a Shadow 2 compact
My friends and I drooled over the Springfield - until we shot it. For most of us, it felt too "snappy" compared to some others on your list.
My Hellcat OSP is amazing. I shoot 1" at 10 yards, 1.5" at 15 yards. I can not complain. Then again I have been shooting handguns for 35 years now, and I know how to control recoil. Perhaps it is not a "beginners" gun, but a person could grow into it. The groups have been unreal tight. That grip...the tighter you hold on, the more it grips, but when it's inside the waistband it does not rub on my skin aggressively at all. The Hellcat OSP is the best concealed carry pistol I have ever owned. I was originally gonna get the 365, but here in CA we are limited to 10 rounds no matter what the gun was originally designed to hold. So I finally decided to go with the Hellcat. I am not disappointed.
My carry is a G2C with an optic and super aggressive stippling, and it doesn't create any issues when carried appendix inside waist because of the holster. Also, Glocks are just not comfortable in my hand. My G2C and my Springfield XD9 fit much better.
Went from original mellinium pt140 and glock 23 gen2 to pt140 pro. Now my favorite is 365XL. Hands down. Added magguts +2. Making 14+1.
I agree 100% I have 365x out of my several carry guns 365x with maggot Springs 15 rounds in that small of a gun with a Holosun Green Dot 407k sight is my favorite .
Now listen here, partner. I only carry one sidearm, and that's the G19. It's all stock, just the way it oughta be. I run it every week, keep it slicked up with oil, always locked and loaded, and you can bet your boots it's free from any pesky lint. I practice my draw and dry fire it regular. If the day ever comes when I need a new piece, I'll be reaching for another G19, no question.
I've put more rounds through it than a gambler's got dice rolls, and using it feels as natural as typing without a glance at the keys. All these TH-camrs yammering about comfort and feel-well, that's just a bunch of snake oil. When you find yourself in a scrap, comfort ain't what you're thinking about. It's about survival, and as long as you ain't picking up rocks to defend yourself, you're in good shape. Like Bruce Lee said, 'I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
I would put my Ruger Max 9 pro up against the Taurus, Keltec, Shield and the P365 as a small format conceal carry. Spent several hours picking up and handling all of the above and the Ruger just fits my hand better, your results may vary. As far as Glock goes I hated them for years then finally bought one because a friend was selling it cheap. Most reliable pistol I have ever had, never jammed on any ammo, unlike my S/W model 39 that I finally traded to get a Browning Hi Power.
I guess I can be the odd-ball. I normally carry a Tisas PX-9 Carry. I've carried the CZ p-10 F and C. I've carried the M&P Shield Plus. For some reason, I got this new gun and I shoot it so well, that I started to carry it. So now I carry the S&W M&P 2.0 10mm. The recoil doesn't seem to bother me at all and I shoot it really well.
I'm one of those guys who carries a G43X everyday, and I'll be honest, I ADORE it. Now, the 43X was my first handgun, and the tool I learned to shoot and conceal-carry, so I'm particularly comfortable with it. If I carried a 43 or a 19 first, maybe I'd feel differently. I went in expecting to buy a G23, but the 43X just felt so right in my hand, and a few thousand rounds later (over 1k through a PSA 15rd mag, zero malfunctions, plus upgraded tritium combat sights), it just feels like my most trustworthy EDC firearm.
I can totally understand how one's impressions and opinions of it could be influenced by when they tried it, and *what* they had tried before. For me, trying it as a blank slate concealed carrier, I've found it to be a phenomenonal choice - way more accurate and controllable than a 43, way easier to carry and conceal than a 19, and with a 15rd mag **that you've PROVEN to be reliable to carry**, it just seems like the premiere concealed carry firearm.
Of course, your mileage may vary. For me, it's definitely "it".
Does your 43X lock open when empty with the PSA mags? Mine doesn't and the only other PSA mag user I've encountered at the range I work at had the same issue.
@@SombraPiloto Hey, so yes - I only have one Dagger Micro 15rd mag, but it runs *flawlessly* in my 43X. Not a single malfunction or failure to achieve slide lock-back. And I DUMP that thing when I'm at the range, and also test my two carry ammos in it.. It seems I got a good one, but I know this is an issue for some. I know precisely why the FTF and slide lock issues happen, but it's a lot to explain. My first recommendation, if you decide to carry it, is file down the front steel lip. I did this to mine, not because I had an issue, but because I could feel the case rim wanting to hang up on it when sliding rounds out of the mag. This is not a good thing. Filing it down allows the rounds to smoothly chamber. Now, for your issue, disassemble your Glock and slowly seat the mag into the lower. See how it's pushing your slide release assembly up before dropping it down? That's not good. Now seat your OEM mag. See how it doesn't do that? Look where the PSA mag is causing the hangup (it'll be a section of the polymer partial overmold), and file that down just enough to where it isn't hanging up. And only *just*.
For filing the lip down, there's an excellent video here. I'll try to find it and link it here. Personally, I wouldn't care TOO too much about slide lock, as I have to actively avoid riding the slide release in order to achieve lock-back, but you absolutely want to make sure it cycles reliably.
All the PSA mag issues seem to be points that simply need to be filed down slightly. I didn't have issues before I filed mine, but I ended up doing it anyway, as I decided to devote it to my primary EDC mag.
Also, I only load 15 ("14+1"), just to keep some extra pressure off the spring, as it's darn tight. I always load 16 at the range without issue, but I'm just being cautious. 15 certainly beats 11!
Good luck!
@@SombraPiloto I'll also add - don't be discouraged by any lack of tools. I honestly just used one of my girlfriend's nail files (starting with the coarse side, finishing with the fine side), and achieved a satisfactory result with that.
American National living in Guatemala.
I carry different guns, depending on the outing and outfit. From a Glock 22 all the way down to a five shot revolver.
I carry the 43x and I absolutely love it
In like my Taurus G3. No problems, comfortable appendix carry, not a budget buster.
I love taurus they make great pistols for good pricing, got the G2C and had the G2S, however I've moved on to hellcat and will be getting the 365xl and glock 19 gen 5
Love my g3c, the g-series has vastly improved in quality, with the exception of the finish on the slide.
@@ciaramikics9284 I got the G2c swapped the trigger to single action, barrel to gold, recoil spring, back plate, switched the plastic guide for the upper to a metal one and lubed the F out of it, swapped the sights to tru glo all the upgrades combined were about 130$ on a 250$ gun and it’s run smooth as butter ever since, granted it’s the ship of Theseus at this point but it was a fun project gun to learn how to disassemble and rebuild firearms
I wonder why the Taurus g2c or g3c wasn't even on the list 🤔 considering it's far better than the shield...
The Shield Plus, optics ready, is the one with Tru Glow sights.
43x mos guy here still love you hahaha its my only glock out of many handgun and its my edc i get what your saying about it only having a 10 round Capacity With a little bit of extra money you can get a metal mag release and use Shield magazines they are 15 round metal mags so there double stack haven't had any issues with them ... I'd be a liar if I didn't say it. I swapped out the sites for trudium Night sites also still love the hellcat
Hellcat Pro: "Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our power!" Forreal though I'd love to go 43x when I get a carry 9. However I'm worried I'll get screwed by the magazines and get some unreliable ones.
43X edc for years now and tried multiple versions gens of SA15 magazine and yeah they work but not good enough for me to trust them. My Glock magazines always run but the other magazines seems to have some hiccups. I don't like hiccups on my edc. Glock mags is what I trust from my experience. Yeah its only 10 rounds but its a reliable 10 and not a maybe 15.
Love your work. Keep it up.
Agree my P365 XL is a great balance of concealment and shootability. I did upgrade mine with a Ram Tactical trigger which is absolutely amazing. I was a little surprised not to see the H&K VP9 SK or the Walther PPQ on the list. The H&K VP9 SK is an amazing gun out of the box. The trigger and ergonomics make it perhaps my favorite out of the box shooter. Of course, it comes at a higher price point than any of the guns in this video.
Thanks man
I agree that the Shield Plus is one of the best I've ever shot. Don't know if you've tried it, but I also highly suggest the Kimber Mako. I cannot choose between the two! Serious questions that I hope you'll (or others) will respond to: the original Hellcat had way too much recoil for me. Does the pro have less recoil? I might consider going back to it if so. Also, I absolutely hate Taurus from my experience, but that was quite a few years ago. Have they improved that much that they're better nowadays? Might consider trying one again if so. Thanks for your videos and hope you recover soon!
100% agree M&P Shield Plus
I have two and carry both. One in .380 and the other in .45 auto. The Shield 2.0 is the most comfortable sub compact I've ever carried in that it shoots like a full sized handgun as far as accuracy is concerned.
I really love my M&P Shield Plus Perfomance Center I been carrying for only 5 years this is the best that I’ve used
Do you guys get sore on thumb from the slide lock button? It's only thing I don't like about the gun. It hurts. I love everything else about it above my p365x. But it hurts to shoot it ugh
@@stevephipps8870 I don't, but I have a later model, S&W supposedly fixed the issue with the hard to press slide lock. It's possible that you have an older model where that was an issue. I would contact S&W and see if it can't be corrected under warranty.
Agreed, got the shield plus and the 10mm compact from s&w, love them both great triggers especially if you drop in the apex striker block
I think you did a good and fair eval. I do have the hellcat and x macro. Love both. If I had to keep just one, it would be my macro. I have others, but not on your list. I couldn't find anything wrong or even worth discussing on your list. I'm a new viewer, but will definitely keep watching. Thank you
I bought a used PSA dagger compact with an upgraded trigger.
It works.
I have only had one issue and it was a brand of magazine, it doesn’t like Pro-mag magazines.
The pistol has been super reliable with any ammunition or any other magazines ( that aren’t pro-mag)
It has become my daily carry.
I have a Ruger Max 9 that has been super reliable also and I carry it when I need a smaller firearm for concealed carry.
My best when it comes to budget is my Tarus millennium G2, it Reminds me a lot of my Canik, And cost around the same. I go to the range with it quite often, and it's my carry, and it hasn't Let me down. The only failure I have ever had with it, is I didn't get one sooner. Oh, and they look pretty damn cool too. In that industrial utilitarian boxy glock kind of way, which I love.
I have lots of pistols the G2 is one of my favorites.
One I never hear mentioned is an XD-M Elite Compact 9mm. I have shot both that and a Hellcat extensively and I find the XD-M superior in nearly every aspect.
That’s not to say that they both don’t have their place, uses, and proponents. It’s just odd that you only ever hear Hellcat.
GX4XL, very nice gun. Just too bad replacement parts are not available - as such a "throw-away" once a part such as an extractor fails.
Thanks for the review. I have a regular Hellcat. I want to get a comp version. I do have Sig P365-XL Rose Comp. I know it was tagging for the ladies, but I don’t care - I love the pistol; it’s my EDC. I enjoy your reviews. I wish you the best with your surgery.
I'm from south Carolina to. Been watching you for a year and some change now
I like the video. I have several different concealed carry weapons. My main one is a Wilson SFX 93.25 inch 15+ one. I also have a nighthawk counselor which is 9+1. They are a little bigger but they are 1911/2011 platforms and shoot really well. If I want to go deep concealed, I carry a Zev 365 XL with a holosun EPS carry. I use a trigger guard holster and it really disappears IWB. I agree that the XL shoots better than the straight 365 in terms of handling characteristics The biggest challenge is transitioning from a 1911 to a striker fire trigger. Last, and probably least, is my LCP max. That’s for the pocket when you have no other options. Thank goodness there are lots of options in every price category and style nowadays.
I currently have the ruger security 9. Along with price, the 15 round mag is nice and it fits good in my hand and I have big hands. But also my girlfriend likes it because of it's size. Shoots nice.
It's a bit underrated. Finish isn't so great but overall a good gun
Hey if you could do a video on best budget ARs it would be greatly appreciated new to firearms and want to get an AR soon I’ve been looking at the Smith and Wesson m&p 15 sport 2 but need more options
It is super easy. Ed McGivern covered this in “Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting”, published in 1935.
The real issue is the American habit of premature optimization. The vast majority of people cannot shoot well and a red dot is a waste of money. If they cannot hit the 7 ring on a B27 consistently, all the bells and whistles are not important.
The attributes that most shooters need, in addition to reliability, are: 1) Service size, Glock 19 or larger, 2) 4” barrel or longer for a decent sight radius, 3) Grip that fills and fits the shooter’s hand, 4) Sights thenshooter can see and 5) A decent trigger.
Notice “convenience” is not on the list.
The micro 9’s do not qualify. Shooters who are not proficient in handgun shooting should avoid small guns.
Apparently you haven't shot modern micro 9s. The shield plus is absolutely as smooth as a full-size gun with just as good of a purchase. I fail to see the downside.
I still love my Glock 43X and carry it all the time. The gun is extremely accurate with just minor tweaks out of the box.
Great video...but I don't EDC any of these. Why? I am: 1. Small 2. Modest means. 3. High crime area. Concealabity, carriability, and economy are priority. Top options: 1. Kel-Tec pocket carry. 2. " Baby Browning" .25 acp clones. 3. Derringer in .22. All of these weapons can be comfortably carried 24/7, affordable, not sought after by thieves. Throw in a steel stylus flashlight ( kubaton type), a Keychain can of pepperspray, and a belt worn CAT tourniquet...ready for the day or a late evening dog walk. Small people simply can't use these guns daily, imo. .380, .22, 25 acp. An option for the small and poor. Great vid.
If you dont mind me asking. How small are you ?
Ruger lcp
@@gaarxeriss9692 >5'6", 155 lbs, exercise moderately (150 minute cardio, 100 kb swings daily, push-ups, sit ups, bw squats, within military standards over 45), prior quals on M-9 Beretta, M-16 A1. Old with small hands, small frame. Was difficult to get a good grouping on M9 due to huge grips, still qualed. Any attempt to conceal anything larger than a Browning .25 acp looks like I have a tumor or priapus, lol.
@@gaarxeriss9692 👍. >5'6", 150 ishy exercises moderately (150 min cardio, pu, su, pup, 100kb swings daily. Small handssmall frame, old, poor.
@@dylanholbrook6239 👍
Canik TP9 Elite SC all day for me. Great trigger, 12 rounds or 15 with the included extended mag for a full grip. It feels great to shoot and groups amazing for its size. The slide is a bit wider than the hellcat, but the recoil isnt as snappy. I think it comes in 3oz heavier, so its not the lightest, but like you said, it feels much better to shoot because of that. The slide is also super smooth and tight with no play. I have an m&p 2.0 subcompact, a hellcat pro, and the canik. I carry the canik 80% of the time. Almost 1000 rounds and 0 malfunctions. Also, its $400 compared to $600 for the other two. Its just a no brainer for me.
I currently open carry a tp9 elite combat and I wanna look for something I can conceal. The elite sc definitely looks like a good option especially cause parts are exchangable with my elite combat
Bad thing is where it's made
@@stevephipps8870 Why is that?
I carry the smith and wesson m&p 2.0 9mm, no thumb safety, 4.25-inch optics ready. 17. The ability to change the back strap for comfort and plenty of holsters
A Shield plus guy here.
You seem to have lost my support when you did the review on the sky pistol you said this gun is the most dangerous gun out there, yet you know you had a defect with it has any one sample can have. You condemned a product that was in an affordable neighborhood for people that would like something to have for protection yet it is very clear if you watch your own video knowing you had a defect you can see the trigger is completely pulled to the rear then you start beating on the gun and bang it goes off. I don't know of any other gun reviewer knowingly having a defect with a gun that would do such a thing, and then condemned the entire company and the pistol line. I understand your experience your views and opinions are appreciated I could just not see how you could have condemned the weapon rather than the reviewer. In a gun manufacturer has had problems yes it's brought to the attention of people that experience it. But I really just cannot see you condemning the weapon rather than understanding it had such a defect and using that specimen, I would like to see you in the future, at least be a little more fair
Taurus and Kel-Tec's QC reminds me of the little girl who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead. When they are good, they are very very good. But when they are bad they are horrid! 🤣And I absolutely agree about the 365 series of Sigs. I turned my 365 into a 365X by adding he Wilson Combat grip module and I LOVE it. What a difference that little bit of palmswell and extra length makes to its shootability - not to mention going from 10 round flush fits to 12!
Around my ranch and little rural AZ town, I generally EDC an Ed Brown Kobra Carry .45AARP 1911 (I'm sure you're appalled by that). But when I go into the city and need better concealment, I usually pack my P365.
I own the 365XL , really love it!
I really hear you with light 9mm. I had a Diamond back DB9 and it was a super tiny super light 9mm and I didn’t enjoy shooting it. I had MANY people try it and have it fail to feed another round because it recoiled so hard many people who were not experienced shooters would limp wrist it.
Nice report. I've fired most of these and agee with you thoughts. Unfortunately, there is no free lunch: small guns are snappy and require more practice, which is unplesant.
And I also have a Glock 43X, the only thing I don't like about those is they don't have a rail to mount anything.
I love my Walther PPS M2 but capacity sucks.
Love the hellcat series, I carry a hellcat for a backup to my glock 19. Gen 5 g19 is still my top carry I've tried dozens of other but always come back to the 19 it's 100% reliable and accurate.
Anyone that carries 2 firearms is goofy.
@@whatsup24_7 . No their not, there's nothing wrong with having a backup.
@@whatsup24_7you are right. Three minimum!
@@whatsup24_7 Anyone that thinks everyone should do everything the way you FEEL is correct is well beyond stupid.
Is the “GLOCK” the iPhone of the gun world?
No really it's the Honda Civic of the gun world simple easy to use and runs forever. A large group of gun tubers reference a Glock when reviewing other manufacturers.
Just picked up the Shield Plus Performance Center with the optics and ported barrel. Really love it.
Your definitely one of the few honest reviewers out there. I started out with the p320 .45 cal, which I still have but now I carry the xten 10mm which is weird to most but we take walks regularly so I wanted more of a bear gun with high capacity. I've just got used to carrying it everyday.
Thanks man
My EDC is a Hellcat Pro because the grip works well with my wide hands. Middle aged and not a huge guy but have wide hands and workout so the IWB carry works for me. Use this in local two gun so many thousands of rounds ran without issues.
I'm from SC and shoot at the same range you do. Excellent range choice. I went through the whole compact carry collection, many on your review. I've found CZ P07, DA/SA, budget friendly, not optic ready, but CZ customs or Cajun gun works can fix that. Good review Bo. Hell cat, sig, or any of the small polymer 9mm are a bit snappy. Something about that CZ P07 just shoots better for me. Also, while the magazines are proprietary to the firearm, it will accept all CZ mags, just can't put P07 mags in a CZ 75 Compact (another amazing carry option).
I went from a CZ P-01 EDC > Hellcat. Sure it's snappier than the CZ (I love the P01 with a passion), but there is a huge difference in comfortability when carrying, especially appendix. I haven't had a chance to run a P07 so can't compare, but boy as much as I love my P01, carrying the Hellcat is 100x easier - I also tossed a Holosun EPS Carry on it, I needed to order a base plate cause the milled slide uses a different pattern, but was cheaper than having to send my slide on my P01 out to get milled.
I CCW an inexpensive Ruger MAX-9 with their Ready-dot Site and a Hogue grip. I upgraded the trigger and recoil spring to both by MCarbo and it runs like any expensive gun. You can do this with any inexpensive gun - a couple of simple upgrades like a new trigger or recoil spring will get it running fine.
Lowkey junk
Isn't that max 380 better in all measurements
Had a ruger security 9 and it had its issues but was very accurate. I EDC a Canik Mete MC9 now and it’s so comfortable and such a great shooter
I been carrying my first gun which is the cz75B tried hellcats and stuff I didn't feel like I could shoot them well
I. Loved the idea of the shield but its manual safety is awful, thats the only thing that stopped me from buying it. Went with p365xl
The 43x fits perfectly in my hands, and the 10-round capacity is the most my state allows.
I will, however, agree that the sights must be replaced instantly. The trigger on the 43x is as good as the G3C that I also own.
I Love the GX4 Carry except for it's height. If their 15 rnd mags were shorter like the Hellcat Pro's it would be less likely to print. I like it's grip shape Better than the Hellcat Pro's.
Had back surgery back in 17 (double fusion) it sucks for a couple of months. After that it’ll be fine but I went the extra mile and waited a full year before extra heavy lifting
The Hellcat and Hellcat Pro are easily my 2 biggest purchase regrets of the past 5 years. They're both quite snappy when compared to the G43, G43X, or P365XL so it's just not worth the trouble to bother with them. If I'm gonna deal with unpleasant recoil I'll just shoot 10mm and get better ballistics.
The 43X is another regret. I'm a Glock guy so I bought one with the intention of replacing my EDC P365XL with it but the trigger just isn't good and it also comes up 2 rounds short when compared to the Sig despite being longer in the grip which makes it less concealable.
I like shield performance ported 3" with milled slide for the optic...small, light, accurate
Got my wife the 43x because she liked the feel of it the best. I tried pushing her to the hellcat but she liked the 43x. I got a psa micro dagger and psa now has 15 round clip s for the micro that are interchangeable with the 43x so that solved the capacity issue
The longer grip on the 43x makes it so much easier to control and handle, hellcat is too snappy, same with the original 365
Can we get a best 380 pistols video
glock 19 gen 5 mos. Just get it.
After a lot of trial and error I find myself rotating a 1911 9mm, 320 M17 and G19. I did have a 43X and while it was a bit easier to carry being tall makes it so much easier to carry a wide variety of things. The trade offs didnt seem worth it at the end of the day especially since the ones mentioned shoot so much nicer and have better mag/accessories.
I’m not huge into pistols but I just blindly bought an Sig P365 XL… I liked the looks, I liked the feel and I felt the 12 round capacity was good. I also liked that it had the removable plate to install an optic ( I put a Zero Elite on it). This video and several other reviews I’ve seen on YT make me feel like I spent my money on something worth while. Thanks for the video and thanks for your input!
the Glock sounds like the iPhone of the gun community, hardly any noticeable changes from the previous version
CZ P10-S. CZ quality, reliability, amazing trigger, optics ready version. Can be had for under $400.
Big disagree on the 43X. Yeah, it sucks it came stock with 10 round mags but I use the SA 15 round magazines and I love it. I carry it everyday. I have vigorously tested the SA mags to make sure they work well, and I’ve never had a problem. 43X with a red dot and Shield Arms 15 round mags is the best balanced EDC imo.
I’ve been looking hard at the Hellcat Pro comp. My go-to for years has been the trusty Shield Plus PC or LoneWolf Dusk19 depending on what I’m doing but that Hellcat is very nice.
I carry the hell cat pro in I love it 15 and a 17 round mag I just wish I would have got the pro comp but I still love it I am one year into ccw so fear Lee new to it just thanking on getting a new ccw but don’t know wat to go with any help will do
No matter how many guns i have i still default back to my old M&P VTAC, it has upgrade apex trigger and better aftermarket sights and almost 30k rounds through it. Otherwise i carry a performance center shield. 45 or when i really dont want to carry on a hot day then the ol LCP2 gets tossed in the pocket. 🤘
My list Beretta APX A1 full size and carry version, Taurus gx4 carry version, Ross Martin RM1c, Sar 9 full size and carry
Disappointed to only see plastic striker-fired pistols. I've fired several and (formerly) owned one, and to the last, they suck. Squishy, inconsistent triggers, horrible weight balance, extremely uncomfortable after just a few shots.
But it really has to be personal. For *you*, does it aim well? For *you*, is it comfortable and controllable? If it works for you, it's a good gun.
No Caniks? Then not a true review. As a Glock Lover and Ruger Lover the Canik is the best handgun to come out in 10 years. Cheap shoots like a dream and dead balls accurate.
Along with Sarsilmaz' Sar9, IMO......
I love my TP 9 SF Elite a little heavy but still nice to carry and shoot . Trigger and build is top knotch
Yea a fan of keltec they actually have some extremely innovative measures to the point where Steyer has actually borrowed designs from them on one of their tactical marksman rifles
@@b.p.stimemachines2327 keltec has really innovative designs but the materials they use are extremely poor.
Disagree on the Glock 43x
For other pros your not mentioning
But we all know the pros and cons of all Glocks
But it’s your opinion and I respect that
I do agree wholeheartedly on the S&W and the Sig 365 xl
Hope you heal well from your back surgery
Enjoy your videos ✌️🇺🇸
Decent video Hedgehog
365 xl was 700 when I got it. O hate the sight pic as it takes getting used to. It feels great with grip extension on it-I have big hands. Mine jams a lot. The main spring guide stays out and gets beat up, lots of stove pipes that are not from me, I have never had so many issues. accessories are so expensive. Same with mags. It just disappointed me when everyone is saying how awesome it is, so it gets left at home. Plus the front x ray tritium is so dull you cant see it at night, It pinches my bag sometimes to let me know Im xl. lol. Just was hoping it wouldnt jam so much. none of my others have ever jammed so much, are you sure this isnt a jennings? I never had a stove pipe more than 2x in my life, not 5 times a session. Tried all kinds of pistols in 30 years. I tired all kinds of ammo out of it but ball is the best and i feel like it should easily take custom boutique ammo but it hates it. I polished the ramp....Just sucks.
Only person I have ever heard these stories about the p365 from!
Love my hellcat pro, wear iwb appendix. Grip doesn't bother me with or without a tee shirt.
Unfortunately live in restricted state so 10 round mag required.
Interdynamics; intratec; keltec. They made the kg9 the tec9 the tec-dc9 the tec22 ab10 cat9 cat45 pistols su22 lots of things very interesting guns it the kg were to replace the Mac series or the mini and micro uzi as hoped it may be a different world for them
I'm not a fan of Glock. They need to jump into the modern world. HOWEVER, the Glock 43x MOS with MODIFICATIONS is my FAVORITE carry gun. Mods I did to make me love it:
1) Tritium/fiber optic combo iron Sights. These sights have both tritium and fiber optics in them so you can see them crystal clear both day and night.
2) Upgraded trigger
3) Shield Arms upgrade, including a metal magazine release upgrade. This gives you 15 +1 round capacity for a very low price.
4) Tlr-7x streamlight. I love the paddle switches and it's easy to find holsters for it on ebay. I bought a hybrid leather and kydex holster. Very comfortable.
5) Did a custom stipling grip texture modification myself. Now, if you don't know how to do that at all, or you don't know how to do it to make it look perfect like it came from the factory that way, then you can just buy a stick on textured grip that works just as well.
5) I hate red dots so I didn't add one permanently, but I did put one on and I can take it off and put it on whenever I want and it has surprisingly good sight retention.
With those upgrades it is an incredible carry pistol. Very light, VERY small. Large round count for something so tiny. Puts it high up on my list.
Without those modifications, I agree with you. It's not that great of a carry pistol.
Oh and quick edit: I was lucky enough to receive a REALLY accurate barrel, but some of my friends weren't quite as lucky so, if you get one with a barrel that isn't super accurate, you're going to want to get an upgraded match barrel.
I thought he wasn't gonna bring up the p365 for a minute, which would be a sin!