Top truths and tips for picking a handgun
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Today we look at my top 10 tips and truths around buying a handgun #edcgear #gearsetup #minuteman #lawenforcement
#prepared #prepper #lawenforcement #firearms #preparedness #everydaycarry #handgun #top10 #uncomfortabletruth
@MagicPrepper @moderntacticalshooting
You're on of the very few gun guys on UA-cam I find myself agreeing with on almost everything. Like you said, your primary weapon is the one you have on you, and for 99% of people in America, that's going to be a handgun. Carbines are easier and more fun to shoot, but I'm not a soldier, SWAT guy or a cop with a patrol rifle. When I leave the house I don't have an AR, I have my Glock 19. Hell, even around the house, that's the gun I have *on me*, so it's the gun I train with the most. I even bought the Mantis-X to step up my dry fire practice. That thing is totally worth the money for the detailed feedback it provides.
Thank you and the Mantis systems are freaking amazing
“I have… minus a mag…”
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Love your content. Thanks for sharing.
Wait, you do your videos in a single take? Dude, respect!
yes no edits on these
Once again proving the point that it's not the gear, but who's running it.
Looking forward to the stuff once U.F. has better kit.
Awesome video as always! I got into firearms a couple years ago with buying a Glock 45 as my first. I promised myself that if I was going to bring a firearm into my house, I was going to consistently train and take as many classes as I could. Two years later, I’ve taken beginner and advanced pistol classes, drill classes, active shooter classes and rifle classes, over and over again. Some of my friends think I’m crazy, but I learn something new in each class, and, practice makes perfect! Your training budget (class fees and ammo) should always cost 10x more than what you paid for your firearms. Too many people these days are buying firearms, shoving them in closets and have no clue how to use them. Take classes and regularly train!
I agree with training and I take a lot of classes but I also stop taking classes when I get a bunch I need to work on. Then I train a bunch on my own until I master stuff then I find a new type of class or a different instructor so I get a new perspective
Truth be told bro.. may hurt, but those that get insulted are in denial. I take it as constructive criticism. Another eye opening video. Makes me a better firearms owner with your info and input, most certainly appreciated. No BS, I've become more mindful and attentive to gun ownership by way of you sharing your knowledge. Keep rockin your videos. Much respect for you!
This is one of the best compliments I've ever received and one of the core reasons I started doing this. Knowledge is useless if you don't pass it on.
Now you gotta admit that Meg drop was funny
"My wife would disagree." that was gold~!
I don’t even click on Garand Thumb’s videos faster than I click on yours. Keep it up!
I'm honored, thank you
I got into the habit of shooting my carry ammo every time I'm at the range...about once a month, or so. That takes care of so many points that you made in this video...rotating ammo, practice with your carry gun, etc.
Hey if you can afford it and keep the same ammo that's an excellent idea
I like overhauls to. Thoes nice big pockets for l frams or commander size autos or third gen s@w
Extra pockets to have a backup
And places to put oc
Stay safe out there brother
This guy’s rants about how to get your stuff together are quickly becoming my favorite thing on UA-cam.
I’ve been listening to your videos on the way to work in the morning for the past few weeks. Excited for the microphone the most so I don’t have to max out my car volume 😂
I wish I saw this video years ago before I bought my first handgun, a Ruger LC9s. It was hard to shoot accurately and I hated the trigger. I was dependable but I didn’t enjoy shooting it. I now sits in the back of my safe.
hey we've all done it I have 2 in particular the taurus g2c(it was cheap and I was curious) and my Kahr CW380
This is my favorite channel.
I carry appendix my S&W 10mm m&p every day. I carry with 150gr Underwood jhp. 1700 ft/sec. Love it and wouldn't change a thing.
You are a cool dude for a police officer.
Thank you Cop is what I do Patriot is what I am
LCP back in the safe. Guess I was getting lazy. Great content but some of that stung just a little. Obvious not a Miami Vice fan! Lol. Thanks for the direct talk.
Best Internet gun channel information. Thank you.
I appreciate the support.
I’m glad I found you! Here’s an old term, “he shoots straight from the hip.” Keep them coming 👍👍
Thank you more to come
When you know your $&@! And prepared one take is all you need. As always great video keep them coming. 👍👍
Hi Unc again your content is right on, training and proper grip mechanics will overcome a lot of problems
Very solid advice as always. Definitely enjoyed your breakdown of common firearms myths.
Glad you enjoyed it
Train and shoot within your budget as well. If you can either buy a new part or buy ammo, choose ammo and shoot that. I don’t have the luxury of having a lot of expendable income so I have to be careful where it goes. And I still do my best to not let my readiness and safety be jeopardized. Which for me means a lot of dry fire. Life is a balance. Be safe. Be kind.
I miss my jncos 😭😭
Awesome video man lots of good hard hitting points in this one. And I’m definitely guilty of not shooting my pistol as much as rifle,i always tell myself I’m going to goto the pistol range twice as much but i never do.
I’ve had a flux raider for a little over a year and it goes with me pretty much everywhere but i still carry my pistol just because i can get to it faster. The raider is in my backpack with a medkit,level 3a panel and whatever else i have with me at the time as like an “active shooter response kit”.
I love the rant. I try to train with my carry gun at least once a month. I normally practice at 30 ft. I can hit a 30 by 30 circle target. I am not as accurate as i would like. I train at that distance because i feel that would be the most likely range i would need to defend myself at.
Loved my pacos back in the day lol
I disagree on the should fit ones hand to some degree. With the vast market that is out there and the ease to rent pistols. If they can't reach the trigger and shift their hand around the grip doesn't help bad index from the holster either. On some models some people constantly ride the slide stop or throw the pistol around in their hand to get to the mag release. If they dislike working the pistol they'll train less. The issue with "fits my hand better" is imo that nobody tells newbies what to look for to check if it fits them in enough detail. They still buy cause someone in a movie has it, they like the color or what the sales guy wants to move atm.
Great video, it’s funny to hear you talk about some of the very mistakes I made getting into this.
Seeing LE transition from 9mm, to .40 and back to 9mm prompted some course correcting research. 9mm is king for two legged predators to me right now when you consider mag capacity, effectiveness, ease of follow up shots, ammo availability etc.
I see you’re carrying a 320, as a LEO I’m guessing the lawsuits from other officers who said it went off, untouched, doesn’t bother you.
Thanks for the great content.
Not even a little that one has close to 6k rounds zero problems. One of the big issues is agencies are cheap they will try to make a holster work over buying proper new stuff
Awesome the way you tell it how it really is ,,Keep up the good videos coming > Have a Blessed Day
Thank you, I will
Oh I like this kinda energy.
great point- cheap vs inexpensive
Would love to see some shooting videos. Love the channel brother. The honest gun guy that knows his $h!t.
We'll be filming we hope this next week at our class
Very informative and also entertaining list. Keep up the good work.
thank you glad you enjoyed it. More on deck
Retired Disabled Veteran here, I found your stuff to be no apologies just professional opinion and experience. I am currently trying to get some of my friends past their misconceptions about what it means when SHTF. I served 27 years and did it all. Everything from dropping someone to saving someone's life that was blowing blood and snot bubbles. What you put out might upset a few people, but if it makes them reconsider what they thought they knew.... Well, that's a good thing. This video is a perfect example. Except maybe the flannel shirt and overalls ... So... Mister Golson... Let's get to the meat. A very basic precept in psychology is that people will take advice from a stranger more willingly than someone that is close to them. (Ask your wife or kids) I use your videos to show my newbies to this stuff that I am not being mean when I tell them their shit is jacked up and might just get them dead. I'm a big guy and CAN concealed carry a full-size weapon. That doesn't mean that I don't carry at LEAST one back up weapon. Knives? Got drawers full of them in my toolbox. At least one in my pocket. Boot knife. Hidden Push Blade in my belt. TASERs and ASPs? As you said: "If they got that close, I fucked up." Truth! Personally, I like to be that nasty surprise in the dark. Glad to see you found an outlet, and that you are getting better at it. Keep it up.
Thank you glad the content is proving useful
@@unclefreedom213 Perhaps you SHOULD discuss what to do when 'mag-drop' happens. Like: Don't panic. You should already be reaching for the next mag before it hits the floor. You know it happens. So be prepared, little Boy Scouts!
Never get tired watching your vids. Thx:)
Thank you I'm glad you enjoy it
Always learn a lot from your videos. Look forward to seeing what knowledge you share with us next time
have a couple of fun ones on deck
Wilson Combat grips are BA. I have it for my 365. Game changer.
Great video I run .300blkout and .300wm for rifles and.357mag,9mm in PCC. Handguns I run 9mm common EDC carry 10mm,.357mag woods carry. I run Beretta, Smith, Glock, Shadow Systems, Kimber.
Another one that had me check myself at least twice. I was raised that " budget"= getting the best quality using financially responsible actions, checking online for factory mags on sale, yes I do suck, for now my primary is between my ears.
Just discovered you a few days ago. Definitely one of my favorite channels now. Salute Unc! Keep doing your thing!
Thank you for the suppprt!
Evening, funny you mentioned getting a new camera and shit, because when I started watching this video I checked the settings like I always do to make sure I was on the highest resolution possible, and noticed 720p was the max. My point is I would still watch your videos if the max resolution was 360p, why? because you're content is second to none. That is the most important. I don't give a fuck that your logo is backwards. Keep doing what you're doing brother, and the subs will soar. Oh and I've never had a problem hearing you. 🇺🇸 🦅
Man I am loud as fuck with the new mic lol. I appreciate the support lots more to come.
Agreed about the LCP. However, I take it you've never shot the LCP Max. Better sights and better trigger put it in a more useful class than its predecessor. I carry and train with it as a duty backup to my Glock 19.
have not shot the max but have handled a few and I agree they do feel way better and the sights are actual sights
Awesome Info, thank you.
10k soon to come🙌keep it up man
Big fan of your honest takes man.
Thank you
Great video!!!! Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!!
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Great vid
Even if it was true that a handgun was a secondary weapon system, that's even MORE of a reason to train it harder. If your primary goes down and you need a secondary, would you not want to be absolutely sure you can do what you need to do with it? Like, if you need it, you REALLY need it.
Hey man! I love my Hi Point!!! 😂😂😂
Great information
Glad you liked it
Proteq is a company I recently discovered with this whole self shooting sig bullshit. The owner is a firearms engineer and basically has shown they aren’t shooting without the trigger being actuated period!! That said they have some incredible looking holsters. Expensive yes but look outstanding! I already use a leather kydex hybrid but theirs is a full kydex holster attached to a leather backer. I will buy one with my next pistol
good holsters make a real difference. I have yet to see one of these discharges happen in a holster that wasn't modified or made to fit. With as many sig as there are in service and I see 5 to 10 in every class in Nebraska there would be no quieting it and they would've recalled the pistols
Great video as always. Really enjoying the channel.
thank you
I bought an M&P 2.0 4" with a T1 Axis elite appendix rig and realized I hate carrying it appendix. I should have bought a subcompact like a Glock 26. I often leave it at home because I don't like carrying it. It's just too uncomfortable.
Honestly the g26 can and sometimes will be more uncomfortable.
What about it is uncomfortable? Maybe I can help you sort it out. At first when I started appendix 7 or so years ago it was really uncomfortable I made some minor adjustments and now I won't carry any other way.
@unclefreedom213 probably the weirdest thing is trying to bend over and pick something up or put on my shoes. Also, the knurling digging into my skin. I've been wearing an undershirt to prevent this, but it's pretty hot in the south.
Bear in mind that I'm not a police officer, so I don't normally mind having it nearby but not in a quick draw position. I wear baggy cargo shorts a lot, which makes the G3 the most comfortable way to carry that I've found. Prior to carrying, I was in 3 situations where someone pulled a firearm. All 3 times, it was quick wit and quick feet that saved me. This is usually my first line of defense.
I had two red dot sights break on mine Taurus TX22 Compact. This is why I have a Glock 44 22 LR iron sights.
i got me a beretta apx a1 for about 460$ an its been awesome. optics ready 21 round mags
The holster box of shame. You have to find the right holster. A lot of them seem like a good idea until you actually carry them. I didn't think a kydex iwb holster would be comfortable until I got one. As for shooting is a perishable school I have been saying this for years.
I don't know a single serious or even hobbyist shooter that doesn't have a box of holsters that didn't work
@@unclefreedom213 And I've never carried a pistol until I've put at least 1,000 rounds through it, including at least one 50 round box of my carry ammo. I've had ammo work flawlessly trough one pistol and give me nothing but trouble in another.
Woohoo 🙌
Thoughts on the new 22 mag autos? 30 rounds in the gun sounds great.
I like them and they are excellent for dispatching critters
Just like a knife gotta have a good Sharpe knife had a situation where to risky to use a gun but knife was safer. Another good rule to push heavy bullets go through things know what's behind and around your target bullets bounce also
It's funny when someone thinks I'm crazy for having 3 pistols in the same caliber(9mm). My reply, "I got 3 popular handguns that I'm proficient with, have aftermarket support and I would probably be able to finds mags/ammo for". Also the advice of deciding whether you're adding a light before buying a holster is sage advice. 👍
I have made the light holster mistake, it's expensive and you only do it once lol
A Sig? Come in man!
Serious question though- why do you utilize the Sig P320? I want to hear your opinion please.
Its one of many i also run Glock, CZ, Shadow Systems. I've never had an issue with my SIg there are things I don't like sure but it's been reliable thousands and thousands or rounds, rain, snow, dust, OWB, IWBA never an issue. An honest take I'm a fan of it would I trust it over a Glock or CZ no i would not
Facts!!!!
.40 was created as 10mm was too hot for the FBI. So they necked it down and the .40 S&W was born and implanted in a 9mm size handgun. That is why it’s “high pressure” and beats the brakes off of 9mm glock frames. If they built the gun around the round it would be ideal.
Yes, finally!!! Confirmation is nice but it gets boring. You finally said something I vehemently disagree with 😁.
Please do me a solid and film the battle of the .355s to prove that you are right.
- 10% real Gelatine, BB calibrated as per FBI specs
- same barrel length
- Federal HST
- cartridges: 357 Sig 125 gn; 9x19 124 gn +P; .380 ACP 99 gn
If it all looks the same in the gel I’ll cover the cost of my favorite cartridge - the 357 Sig.
And as always, thanks for the awesome video
I like it once it cooler it'll be doable that'll also mean it's a little slower at work
@@unclefreedom213 great thx, and I am really curious what you have planned for the channel. Striking the balance where this is still fun for yourself and doable on weekends will be a tough one. If in doubt just do what you are doing, it is awesome as it is
Thank you
Now wait a sec, so you're saying the gun store guy is not the be all, end all expert on firearms? I find that hard to believe my friend hahaha!!!
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Great, as always. Though it could just be confirming my priors.
Do you have any insight on suggested trainers, especially out in the west?
Really depends on what you want to learn
@@unclefreedom213 intermediate to advanced handgun and carbine. Active killer and medical would be good as well.
Holy crap, that was a fast 26 minutes lol
As always great content and keep up the great work. It's nice to see someone who actually gives a shit
Thank you
I just took a woman to the range the other day. She had an older S&W revolver with along barrel and an airweight Smith. She shot the airweight, and didn't like it at all. She did hit the center X bullseye with my Glock 32 in .40 Cal however. She now is searching for a semi auto.
being a disabled vet, I can't raise my arms to be able to get a sight picture. so I rely on using a 38 special revolver, with laser grips.
gotta do what works for you and train it
My glock or Walther hated cheap ammo my Walther don't like hollows as well
Got to aks did you intend to drop tge mag?
I've got a question Tio, after loading a full mag with the Warne extension, do your rounds rattle more than normal? Didnt have this rattle with the Taran tactical extension.
I don't have any rattle with mine on my g22 or AR I can see where that would be annoying though
All your words NEED to sink in on the “new bee’s” shooters as well as us old professional bodyguards and they should go back and review ALL of your older vids for great info; above ALL - TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN !!!
"I have 17 rounds" pause, "I have one round"
Sigs glocks and smith wesson m and p the best
Pretty much universally what is carried by almost all LE I do know some that run FN 509
Good stuff but your primary weapon dose you no good if you drop the mag out when you draw it. May as well carry a flintlock pistol at that point😂
truth
reloading fast AF
I mean you could just go at it black beard style and keep a few on you and just NY reload your way to victory
So PSA Dagger, Cheap or Inexpensive?
Inexpensive
I still have PSA in the “cheap” category. Their new “Saber” line of rifles looks promising, and I think they’re coming along, they just aren’t in the “trust it with my life” category yet.
Inexpensive and solid
I have… minus a mag 🤣
Thank you straight from an officer's mouth plz practice plp I'm blk and tired of blk al9ne getting a firearm then I never see them or hear about them going to the range like wtf
So you will be. A professional you tuber! 😂😂
this stuff is fun no doubt
Inexpensive Taurus g3
My wifes baby she had with the neighbor weighs more than my rifle.
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I'm not a police officer. If I think I'm going to need a rifle I am going to turn around and go back in the house.
You win 100 percent of the gunfights you avoid
Please dont buy promag. I found this out the hard way.
you and me both
Friends don’t let friends buy ProMag.
Wish i could comment but censortube will ruin it.
If you arnt surgical on the range then you are a liability in the field
Make trench coats great again😂
Make life easy and buy a Glock see how easy that is.
😳 'Promosm'
You are pronouncing it WRONG! It is NOT "Stopping Power". It is "STAHPIN' PIRE' TWO WORLD WARS!!"
NOT A SIG 🤮
There saved you a half hour of dumb "advice"
My wifes baby she had with the neighbor weighs more than my rifle.
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