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Top 5 Best Summer Carry Pistols

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  • @HonestOutlawReviews
    @HonestOutlawReviews  Рік тому +409

    Scammer in the comments, PLEASE do not respond to them.

    • @g54b95
      @g54b95 Рік тому +1

      Yep. I've found about a hundred responses from it.

    • @johnnyfourguns3988
      @johnnyfourguns3988 Рік тому +8

      @desperateneedofscotch I did, led them all the way up to shipping. Gave a fake cc to ship a Stacco XC 2011 and then never heard another word

    • @wjbrooks19
      @wjbrooks19 Рік тому

      Aw man. I usually tell them to F off.

    • @DaOzMan0608
      @DaOzMan0608 Рік тому

      I don't own one but a P-10M should have made it.

    • @phantomspaceman
      @phantomspaceman Рік тому +1

      @@DaOzMan0608 Nobody owns one, it's a new single stack P-10 and it's 2023.

  • @briansavage932
    @briansavage932 Рік тому +208

    LCP Max is the perfect “I don't feel like carrying a gun today” gun. There have been countless days where I'm feeling lazy and this pistol comes in clutch.

    • @raykettel1837
      @raykettel1837 Рік тому +16

      It is small and light enough that I can carry it in a front pocket of my shorts and forget that I am carry a firearm.

    • @squidlipssupreme168
      @squidlipssupreme168 Рік тому +7

      It's my pocket or kayak carry. Lcp custom fills a niche

    • @WisSota_Boy
      @WisSota_Boy Рік тому +8

      LCP Max is my summer EDC. We dress down when it’s hot so deep concealment is a plus!

    • @pauljenkins6877
      @pauljenkins6877 Рік тому +8

      Absolutely. I live in the tropics (outside the U.S.) and 95% of the times I carry either the LCP Max or the Shield Plus, depending on what shorts I am wearing.

    • @sartorialdriver6528
      @sartorialdriver6528 Рік тому +4

      It’s my main carry, I love it

  • @maximilianrockefeller8854
    @maximilianrockefeller8854 Рік тому +31

    1:35 #5 Ruger LCRX
    6:03 #4 Walther PPK-S
    9:19 #3 Ruger LCP Max
    12:54 #2 S&W Shield Plus Performance Center
    16:45 #1 Sig P365

  • @jasonmelhorn8917
    @jasonmelhorn8917 Рік тому +30

    Don't mix hotdogs and handguns...got it. Always learning something new in these videos...

  • @RobertAlbolino
    @RobertAlbolino Рік тому +88

    I live in South Florida where it’s summer time most of the year and the Enigma from Phlster Holsters allows me to carry my p365 macro everyday in shorts with no belt necessary. Great carry system for summer attire

    • @natekellett4589
      @natekellett4589 Рік тому +10

      Exactly this. I can carry either of my 365s (reg and XL) in running shorts and a tshirt, and I'm a tall beanpole that damn near every other IWB system cannot adequately hide the grip.

    • @jakemonster001
      @jakemonster001 Рік тому +4

      The Macros a nice gun.

    • @jackburton7959
      @jackburton7959 Рік тому +2

      ​@budget88 bot.

    • @billymaze4733
      @billymaze4733 Рік тому +2

      ​@budget88based

    • @Lumpia_In_Texas
      @Lumpia_In_Texas Рік тому +5

      I just pocket carry a p365 in alabama deep concealment kydex holster. Works in 110F texas weather

  • @innercityprepper
    @innercityprepper Рік тому +70

    I carry a subcompact (P365), micro (LCP Max 380) and ultra micro (LCP original 380) and I balance what I'm carrying based on what I'm wearing and where I'm going. I can very easily carry the LCP Max and the LCP with sweat shorts and a tank top and it's 100% concealed. With the P365 I need to be wearing long pants or a belt.

    • @RichWhiteUM
      @RichWhiteUM Рік тому +1

      I carry my P365 wearing shorts and a T-shirt with no issues. I use a Versacarry Comfort Flex Deluxe holster.

    • @M_Pulse
      @M_Pulse Рік тому +1

      Just got me a Max! What holster do you use for sweat shorts?

  • @gerechoppers
    @gerechoppers Рік тому +110

    I’ve fallen in love with the Shield Plus. It’s as small as my Glock 43(which I’ve carried for years), but with an excellent trigger. More capacity in the same footprint as well.

  • @arthurdavis2426
    @arthurdavis2426 Рік тому +1

    I thought that I had heard everything until you said 'Hotdogs and hand guns'. You're still my favorite reviewer and pistol shooter. Keep up the reviews and banter with your wife. I can tell that she's got a great sense of humor and your best friend. Lucky guy.

  • @ko4otv43
    @ko4otv43 Рік тому +32

    I own the LCP Max and got it for 349. And I couldn't be happier with it! Such a steal. I've ran 300 rds through it with no issues!! It wins for micro carry hands down.

    • @yoefool5
      @yoefool5 11 місяців тому +2

      Hey when I first started shooting I had trouble with the snappiness of the max slowly came to love it then I got the p238 and I love it so much I'd recommend if you ever have the chance to shoot it do it !

  • @kevinarmstrong7469
    @kevinarmstrong7469 Рік тому +10

    I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring and say the canik mc9 should be on the list. I have hundreds of rounds through mine with zero issues and it prints amazing.

    • @ZuZaarr
      @ZuZaarr Рік тому

      Agreed. I love mine as well

    • @joshklaver47
      @joshklaver47 Рік тому +1

      Some people aren't keen on doing business with hostile countries like Turkey.

  • @BradMacc82
    @BradMacc82 Рік тому +14

    According to our distributors, the 15rd 365 magazines are no longer going to be made, as the 17rd magazines are actually something like a few 16th’s of an inch shorter overall in the guns.
    So, take it as you will, but it appears to be true as none of our 7 distributors have had the 15rd mags available for the past few weeks now.

    • @BradMacc82
      @BradMacc82 Рік тому

      And with the X macros mag and tyrant cnc +3 baseplates you can make it a even 20, plus 1 in chamber…

  • @alexp974
    @alexp974 Рік тому +13

    I have been singing the praises of the LCP max since I got mine (shortly after release). You get modern micro nine capacity and actual sights. I carry mine all year round because no matter what I am throwing on my hip or shoulder it can be my primary or back up.

  • @doghousedon1
    @doghousedon1 Рік тому +3

    A Beretta 92 fits the bill perfectly. Been carrying it for a lifetime of summers. Thanks for the vid.

  • @patmaloney1140
    @patmaloney1140 Рік тому +81

    Shield Plus PC for me. Sits very flat against your body appendix. Excellent trigger, optics ready, can also take 15 round mags. Surprisingly low recoil due to the ported barrel.

    • @DarlingEbony
      @DarlingEbony Рік тому +11

      I love my Shield Plus PC

    • @riseupstudios12
      @riseupstudios12 Рік тому +5

      I was coming here to say that it can take the 15 round magazines from the Equalizer

    • @darronfozo6184
      @darronfozo6184 Рік тому +3

      Shield plus is a good one for sure!

    • @DarlingEbony
      @DarlingEbony Рік тому +3

      @@riseupstudios12 I have Equalizer mags for mine too.

    • @notyouraveragegoldenpotato
      @notyouraveragegoldenpotato Рік тому +2

      9C for me, even with a +3 it fits me very well for summer carry.

  • @RayNaraine
    @RayNaraine 11 місяців тому +2

    LOVE your honesty!!! Money is hard to earn and easy to lose these days, so having honest feedback is invaluable!!!!

  • @kazzimec6220
    @kazzimec6220 8 місяців тому +1

    As someone whos shopping for my first EDC and living in Fl i much prefer the idea of a sub compact. Gym shorts and a t shirt is a regular outfit with the 100 degree days. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Between you guys for good in depth reviews and Garand thumb for the laughs ive learned SO MUCH. Thank you again!

  • @wardaddy6595
    @wardaddy6595 Рік тому +78

    My Sig 365XL is to me just the right size, shoots great but small enough to carry in summer. My Glock 19 just sits in the safe for much of the year now.

    • @Blovi-qd4lh
      @Blovi-qd4lh Рік тому +17

      Shame. No SickSour for me, Glock 43x thanks.

    • @jjcrazylegs7081
      @jjcrazylegs7081 Рік тому +14

      Another glock fan boy has entered the chat!

    • @AkiraSRT9
      @AkiraSRT9 Рік тому +4

      Shield Plus

    • @AkiraSRT9
      @AkiraSRT9 Рік тому +9

      ​@@jjcrazylegs7081Nothing wrong with Glocks.

    • @jjcrazylegs7081
      @jjcrazylegs7081 Рік тому +8

      @AkiraSRT9 I didn't say there was anything wrong with glock. The person I was responding to is saying it's a shame the person who made the comment carries a sig over thier glock. I think you should carry what you shoot well and works for you and stop talking down to everyone who doesn't carry what you carry. That was my point.

  • @Osprey1994
    @Osprey1994 Рік тому +30

    The P365 is so easy to configure, and it's such a good shooter. Especially the fact you can essentially just buy the fire control group and then buy everything else piece by piece is great.
    I ended up with two FCU's because I just find myself only wanting to carry the P365 and it's nice to have two configurations available.

    • @ldope3904
      @ldope3904 Рік тому +3

      Same. About to get my 2nd p365 since my original was modified with an Icarus Precision grip module and magguts. I absolutely love that gun but since I put a bigger slide with the icarus frame, it's harder to conceal in hot weather. Getting a second p365 and keep it as small and make it my summer/pocket carry pistol. Then i want a Shield, a full size M&P 2.0, another glock or two, a benelli shotgun, then a milled receiver AK... the list just keeps growing while money seems to disappear lol

    • @PaulFaaborg-bk6th
      @PaulFaaborg-bk6th Рік тому +1

      P365, and like many, I have modified it. More of a mechanical fix than a cosmetic or fitment upgrade. First production run gun with a weak striker with deep striker tip primer drag, so I got a third party tool steel striker installed before its first range day. Flawless operation with no worries about a potential broken striker tip.

    • @RichWhiteUM
      @RichWhiteUM Рік тому +1

      @@ldope3904 My usual carry gun is the P365 in the Wilson Combat grip module. I like it better than the Icarus grip and it's less expensive.

  • @TheSquizzlet
    @TheSquizzlet Рік тому +5

    I never ever see anyone talking about the Ruger EC9s in these summer conceal videos. I've been carrying one for a few years now and I can confidently say it's a fine gun even during the hot summer months. Even bought my mom one after she tried it out and liked it.

    • @paulhays2171
      @paulhays2171 Рік тому

      I think the only drawback is capacity.

    • @user-bi3ib5sg2u
      @user-bi3ib5sg2u 7 місяців тому

      @@paulhays2171go to MAGGUTS you can get a +1 in the stock mag

    • @RetardOlympics
      @RetardOlympics 27 днів тому

      Safety's are gayer than fuck

  • @alexbueno2235
    @alexbueno2235 Рік тому +3

    I JUST bought a shield plus as a first ccw and I’m taking it to the range for the first time Thursday and I couldn’t be more excited about it 👌🏼

  • @b.c.731
    @b.c.731 Рік тому +7

    Im a p365 or 43x depending on where im going or dressed. Its 90% though 43x. I just feel its the best fit for everything. The 365 is great but the 43x just fits the best.

    • @Jaykeev
      @Jaykeev Рік тому

      Not to mention the 43x also has 15 round mags that fit flush... Cant even come close to beating that with any other pistol in that size catagory

  • @user-zo2xz9xt8d
    @user-zo2xz9xt8d Рік тому +6

    My ultimate summer gun is a S&W 442 snub. Such a great gun.

  • @Lexicologist1971
    @Lexicologist1971 Рік тому +1

    I carry my P2000 almost every day. If I don't carry that, it is either my P2000SK, or PPKS. I carry one of those about 3 times a year. I may also carry a USP. My PPKS was made by Interarms. It has a very short reset and a very crisp break. It is an awesome little gun. Sadly, it is blood thirsty.

  • @nicmotter1954
    @nicmotter1954 Рік тому +2

    I picked up a Taurus GX4 a few months ago and have put about 300 rounds through it. It is very comfortable to carry and is shockingly comfortable to shoot. After the first 3 - 4 magazines through it I have had 0 issues. The first range day shooting it I had 2 failure to ejects and one light strike. Those failures being within the first 50 rounds, since then and 250 rounds later I have had no issues

  • @pranc236
    @pranc236 Рік тому +3

    Watering the yard while listening w/ my p365x. 😂. They are great little guns. The 365x fits me perfect but that macro is super nice.

  • @rodzilla_2390
    @rodzilla_2390 Рік тому +4

    I carry the shield plus performance center and canik mc9 for my summer and i love both them

  • @ernestcharles9717
    @ernestcharles9717 Рік тому +1

    I love these videos where you praise the shield plus because it’s the only firearm I own and it reminds me that I made the right choice.
    Lever gun next, since I live in Illinois.

  • @solitudessilentgroove
    @solitudessilentgroove Рік тому +13

    Glad I got the p365 with manual safety. Slips right into my pocket for quick trips outside.

  • @xxxgh0stzxxx624
    @xxxgh0stzxxx624 Рік тому +16

    Springfield Hellcat is the GOAT. Same dimensions as the P365 with an extra round and you can even get factory mags that hold 13 or 15. This alone makes it the most efficient gun in it's class when considering capacity and footprint

    • @coletroxel5530
      @coletroxel5530 Рік тому +6

      Fit and finish is better on the Hellcat and the feed ramp comes mirror polished! I own both and I prefer the Hellcat! The magazines are better made and less expensive. I have had some bad Sig mags. I don’t find it any more snappy! To each their own but Hellcat all the way for me!

    • @Asidebar
      @Asidebar Рік тому +2

      Hellcat is my favorite. I have three of them. Fired thousands of assorted rounds with them without any issues. 2nd choice is the Glock 43x.

    • @xxxgh0stzxxx624
      @xxxgh0stzxxx624 Рік тому +3

      @@xtreme4stringbass For one, you are now talking about the 365XL which has a larger footprint than the Hellcat. And you're also talking about aftermarket products which are not always known for reliability. I'm talking about 15 round Springfield magazines which can be carried in the original Hellcat (not Pro model), once again making this pistol by far the most efficient.

    • @xxxgh0stzxxx624
      @xxxgh0stzxxx624 Рік тому +2

      @@xtreme4stringbass Well, you first mentioned the XL model and now you're talking about the X. So sounds like you're slightly confused. How much length does the 17 round mag add to the footprint of the weapon? My argument involves efficiency in terms of rounds per square inch and weight. The 365 consistently underperforms against the Hellcat in this regard, even with the 17 round mag. But sure, get triggered by this

    • @joshklaver47
      @joshklaver47 Рік тому

      Some people aren't interested in doing business with companies that support gun control.

  • @rivercityracer3683
    @rivercityracer3683 Рік тому +10

    Picked up a 43x as an appendix carry gun and i've been really pleased with its size and weight. I get a full grip on it but its obviously slimline so it barely prints (if at all) depending on what shirt i'm wearing. When loaded, it weighs less than my 19 weighs when unloaded.
    I got a naked holster and went for a 2 mile run wearing a t-shirt & under armor shorts - all the 43x did was kinda flop around some. It did leave a bit of a sore as I wasn't wearing underwear or an undershirt between gun and skin while running, but it makes a point - if a 43x at appendix with an essential holsters naked holster and gym shorts (tightened properly in the front) can be used when running without the gun sliding side to side/out of place or falling off the shorts, its definitely an easy and comfortable "system" for normal everyday activites, and i've found that to be true on a daily basis and on road trips since then. 👍

  • @MrBullet888
    @MrBullet888 Рік тому +9

    I actually have 2 pistols for Summer carry but only carrying one now.
    First was the Kahr K9 Elite. All metal and disappears in a holster. Butter smooth trigger with night sights. Only downside is it's a single stack pistol. 6 and 7 round magazines only.
    That's why I bought the Hellcat. Just a hair bigger but holds more in the magazines.
    No knock on any of the pistols in this video. Find one you like, shoot it and carry it.

  • @jerryg2073
    @jerryg2073 Рік тому +10

    I use the LCP MAX for pocket carry. But overall, I'll stick with my G43X MOS. 18.7 oz. weight, 1.1" width (grip), 0.87" slide width, and 15 rd. capacity with SA mags.

  • @dutch0770
    @dutch0770 Рік тому +4

    Desert Eagle 50 AE or go home
    SIG macro (none comp) is my new favorite

  • @jimbolxvi6428
    @jimbolxvi6428 Рік тому +3

    I’ve carried the same Ruger SP101 3” 327 Fed Mag for nearly 3 years since I discovered that gem of a cartridge. Don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or -10 degrees it’s the same gun year round.

  • @dreyabeck5841
    @dreyabeck5841 Рік тому +7

    I own a Walther PPK I had to have it. I love that I own one but that has to be the most un-shootable gun in my collection. I will keep it forever. Love your reviews and lists. Thank you

    • @brianmurphy250
      @brianmurphy250 Рік тому

      I really liked them too, but after I read the story about the attempted attack on Princess Ann back in the 70s…and her body guards PPK jammed…I wouldn’t trust it.

    • @MotoNoir86
      @MotoNoir86 Місяць тому

      Same. Also have a Bersa Thunder Plus with the much larger grip, and still, it’s not fun to shoot by any means

  • @dannydean3024
    @dannydean3024 Рік тому +4

    P365 will carry 10,12,15, and 17 mags. The xmacro mag comes original, xl, and xmacro ready. I love that all the p365’s are mix and match, slides and frames make lots of interesting combinations, including the .380

  • @gjhoward
    @gjhoward Рік тому +18

    The P365 series is just phenomenal. The modularity means you can go from a subcompact P365 to a P365X to a P365XL to a P365 X Macro with the same FCU.

  • @MrSumGuns
    @MrSumGuns Рік тому +6

    Ruger has an LCR in 327 magnum which holds 6 shots and it is a powerful round without a lot of recoil. Great video as always thanks!

  • @PatriotPaulUSA
    @PatriotPaulUSA Рік тому +6

    That Shield that Outlaw has, is a sweet one. I cant wait for his 1000rnd review. I'm betting it passes in flying colors, in traditional Shield fashion tho.

  • @docgillygun9531
    @docgillygun9531 Рік тому +4

    Always good info. I left my P365 in my bass boat for a week during July heat and the damn thing had some rust on the outside but worked just fine before I cleaned it up. Bad gun owner.

    • @patrickfearon7942
      @patrickfearon7942 Рік тому

      I flipped my jon boat last year. Had my P365X in my backpack. It sat in the lake for about an hour before I recovered it. Took it home and cleaned it, lubed it, shot it. Good as new, still carry it every day. Zero rust.

  • @scottperson9487
    @scottperson9487 Рік тому +15

    Another great video. The LCRx in .327 is a great choice too. 6 very potent rounds in a great small revolver.

    • @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER
      @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER Рік тому +1

      Can't find that ammo near me but yes.

    • @scottperson9487
      @scottperson9487 Рік тому +2

      @@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER That was the case however it is very available again from numerous online sources. About $1 per round shipped. I would bet that price will be coming down soon.

  • @MultiPurposeReviewer
    @MultiPurposeReviewer Рік тому +2

    I got a P365 because it could fit in my pocket in a holster. I carry that more than anything else, simply because that's the gun I carry if I'm going somewhere where I won't be around a bunch of other people (like if I'm visiting my parents, for example). I carry a bigger gun if I'm going out in public, but I don't do that as much, so the 365 is my pick probably 70-80% of the time. It just works so well.

  • @Reviews4fun1
    @Reviews4fun1 Рік тому +5

    Shield plus FTW. Comes optics cut and with night sights now. Excellent option.

  • @rangerthunderbird69
    @rangerthunderbird69 Рік тому +4

    Love this list I use to edc a Glock 19 but ever since I bought my Ppk/s it has been a great edc and is so easy to conceal and I’m a very slender guy so it’s hard to carry at a 3:00 position and not print but the Ppk does very well at staying hidden

  • @leerethamel3204
    @leerethamel3204 Рік тому +6

    Smith and Wesson 642 is my go to when I want a tiny gun... Using pocket holster it just disappears on me and I can shoot quiet well

  • @mrgunner5351
    @mrgunner5351 Рік тому +8

    My summer carry group:
    1. Shield Plus (one for me, one for the Mrs.)
    2. PPK S
    3. Kimber Ultra Ten II (45acp)
    4. S&W Model 13, 3” .357
    5. Kel Tek P380 (disappears in a front pocket holster, weighs almost nothing)
    Thinking about replacing the Kel Tek with the Ruger LCP Max.

  • @NinJam87
    @NinJam87 Рік тому +1

    I carry a Glock 26 because I don't care for the micro compact 9mm pistols. I can shoot them fast, I can shoot them accurately. I can't shoot them fast and accurately because that tiny grip keeps shifting with each follow-up shot. The Glock 26 still fits in my waistband very well and I can do a Bill drill from concealment in a 2.55

  • @grumman7772
    @grumman7772 Рік тому +1

    My Favorite one Ruger LCP Max .380 very Confortable in my Pocket with 12 Rounds in A Really hot weather in FLORIDA 😊

  • @jeremiahbass4418
    @jeremiahbass4418 Рік тому +5

    Glock 48 for me . Don't where speedos or running shorts it fits perfect in cargo shorts

  • @9770G
    @9770G Рік тому +3

    Best CCW’s IMO, G19, G26, Sheild Plus, M&P 2.0 compact.

  • @Jbroker404
    @Jbroker404 Рік тому +1

    Compared to Atlanta, Iowa is not only way colder in the winter, but it's HOTTER in the summer!

  • @mikewingler3042
    @mikewingler3042 Рік тому +1

    I just scored another CZ P10S for 319.00 @ PSA. Holy cow, talk about a WIN. It is my 3rd P10, and while it isn't as slim as a Shield Plus (AWESOME pistol), or the 365 (also awesome)...I'm not adding a different handgun to save a 1/4" in width. Very soft shooting pistol. It is my go to summer carry. Thanks for all the awesome content, Chris.

  • @denniswiemer72
    @denniswiemer72 Рік тому +5

    Have a sig p230s which looks and functions very much like the PPK. Yes, slide bite is a concern.

    • @captainpowerlift9364
      @captainpowerlift9364 11 місяців тому

      Man, I miss my p230… Made the mistake of selling it about a decade ago and I still regret it.

  • @plumber4578
    @plumber4578 Рік тому +6

    Kahr Arms CM9 is my summer carry most days. Sometimes 43X MOS. But the kahr is so concealable.

    • @trevorlittle225
      @trevorlittle225 Рік тому +1

      Finally someone mentions a Kahr. I recently got a P380. Can't get much smaller & lighter than this and still be comfortable to shoot. Truly a pocket carry.

    • @Pukindog12
      @Pukindog12 Рік тому +1

      I got a CW9, CM9, and a PM9. I grab the PM9 alot more than the other two combined. Accurate gun that has been 100% reliable.

    • @joshklaver47
      @joshklaver47 Рік тому +1

      If you like the CM9, you should definitely try the PM9 or PM40. It's like getting the Cadillac version instead of the Buick version.

  • @dominicpecoraro6074
    @dominicpecoraro6074 Рік тому +1

    smith and wesson CSX and glock 48 for me. my csx has no trigger issues ya here about. it's my primary carry over the glock.

  • @karambit3485
    @karambit3485 Рік тому +2

    I carry a Sig P365 .380 with a P365X frame. Perfect summer carry gun in my opinion. .380 cuts down on the snappiness of 9mm in such a small package, and the X grip fits mine and most other guys hands better than the standard grip. Fits right under a t shirt or polo

  • @cnclife2739
    @cnclife2739 Рік тому +33

    Since more .380 hollowpoints have passed the FBI standard we have seen a few more options in .380 pistols. I feel very confident in the summer with a .380 with the proper hollowpont

    • @cnclife2739
      @cnclife2739 Рік тому +4

      @@desperateneedofscotchI wish. I live at 10,000 feet. Alittle tough to do that and be comfortable. Being comfortable is important.

    • @truecross4090
      @truecross4090 Рік тому +1

      You had me until FBI standards...

    • @cnclife2739
      @cnclife2739 Рік тому +6

      @truecross4090 It's just a fact. FBI is the standard test all bullet makers look too. .380 has failed in the past. But with better bullet designs, some have started to pass. It may not be the best test, but it's the standard.

    • @jimmymcclure4549
      @jimmymcclure4549 Рік тому +2

      In 380 or smaller caliber guns I stick with good ball ammo.

    • @cnclife2739
      @cnclife2739 Рік тому

      @jimmymcclure4549 I won't use ball when I carry. I would worry to much about over penitration. A hot .380 ball round might over penitrate. I would rather be safe then sorry. But I get it.

  • @Cobb
    @Cobb Рік тому +21

    The only issue I take with the shield plus is the lack of a rail for lights. Most of its competition has it and it's a bit of a lost opportunity. There is an adapter that adds a raid but it's still an add on.

    • @DustinKeller81
      @DustinKeller81 Рік тому

      @Honestoutlaw475what would that be?

    • @blitzkrieg2003
      @blitzkrieg2003 Рік тому

      @Honestoutlaw475 go on....

    • @mikewithers299
      @mikewithers299 Рік тому +3

      ​@blitzkrieg2003 it's a bot bro. I reported it

    • @jammystarfish
      @jammystarfish Рік тому +3

      Streamlight TLR-6 solved this for me. Honestly, I'm not sure why this would be an issue

    • @youngboyharless9769
      @youngboyharless9769 Рік тому +1

      @@jammystarfish i wish they would revamp the tlr6. Much as i liked mine on my g43. It's just not as robust in design as a tlr7 or 8. Wish they'd make a lightweight aluminum housing version. And maybe add 20-50 lumens if possible.

  • @NoName-ge6wc
    @NoName-ge6wc Рік тому +2

    Love my Sig P238, cocked and locked, with extra mag for summer carry. Reliable, single action 380, easy to conceal, and shoots straight as an arrow.

    • @kevinyeager9023
      @kevinyeager9023 Рік тому +1

      It really is a nice reliable firearm and she's pretty too

  • @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER
    @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER Рік тому +1

    Taurus G2C in 40sw is my edc cheap reliable and compact with plenty of firepower.

  • @plumber4578
    @plumber4578 Рік тому +4

    Ketchup on a hotdog? Theres an entire discussion in itself.

  • @NitemairMedia
    @NitemairMedia Рік тому +5

    P365 is my go to but having the LCR is also nice

  • @frozenninja4030
    @frozenninja4030 Рік тому +2

    Love my lil .357 LCR. Your vid on it is what tipped me that way instead of the S&W 642. Went with the internal hammer versus the exposed, just cuz. Fantastic pocket snubbie when I'm not feeling like hauling the G19 around.

  • @jrbutler36
    @jrbutler36 Рік тому +1

    I carry a 2020 Walther PPK/s. Love it, it’s a great gun.
    Yes, there are better, but I like this one.

  • @kennethrimmer1883
    @kennethrimmer1883 Рік тому +12

    I think one of the most underrated small pistols to carry is a Glock 26. Been my favorite for years. 12 round mag in the gun but the rest I carry are 15. It’s a small gun that handles like a bigger gun

    • @Redacted-Information
      @Redacted-Information Рік тому

      Not for me,
      Its a fat pig!

    • @thebeesknees9954
      @thebeesknees9954 Рік тому +1

      Idk about underrated it was the best carry for about a decade lol it’s just gets over looked these does for the slim micro double stacked. Still one a my favorites.

    • @Rayvisin
      @Rayvisin Рік тому +1

      Carried the 26 for 12 years. Slimmer/lighter options now and days.

    • @mi_cheap_guns2925
      @mi_cheap_guns2925 Рік тому

      Think most go with a bigger gun, if it’s a double stack or a thinner gun with similar capacity to the 26. A lot of the new concealed carriers are interested in optic ready and light compatible rail, also.

    • @joshklaver47
      @joshklaver47 Рік тому

      If you move up to the Glock 33, it actually performs like a bigger gun.

  • @paulcallaway71
    @paulcallaway71 Рік тому +8

    My summer carry is a P365-380 with a Wilson Combat grip module loaded with Underwood Xtreme Defender monolithic ammo. With this type of ammo I don't have to worry about expansion and I know I'm going to get good penetration and a nice wound cavity. And the Sig has been flawless since day one.

    • @jeremyguillory8304
      @jeremyguillory8304 Рік тому

      I have a p365xl and got the p365-380 for my wife and sometimes I “borrow” her .380! Once I shot it, it was hard to put down….amazing pistol.
      So many good options these days

  • @stacyhillenbrand412
    @stacyhillenbrand412 Рік тому +2

    I love mine P365. It’s my summer carry, hellcat pro is my winter carry.

  • @inthecrosshairswx
    @inthecrosshairswx Рік тому +10

    For those (like me) who like DA/SA guns, the Beretta PX4 subcompact makes for a nice DA/SA summer carry gun. The fullsize and compact PX4 are overlooked as is, but the subcompact even moreso. Mine is in 40 (rocking Speer's short barrel Gold Dots), but the 9mm would work too. As much as I like my M&Pc and FN 509c, the PX4 SC finds its way into my rotation a lot this time of year.

  • @this_djf
    @this_djf Рік тому +6

    Don’t forget to choose the right ammo. I like the Federal HST that’s for micro pistols. Most of the “duty” ammo you see is meant for a 4-5 inch barrel.

    • @TheGabby28
      @TheGabby28 Рік тому

      Speer gold dots

    • @Shooterready901
      @Shooterready901 Рік тому +2

      I’m running hornady critical defense in my 365x

    • @PatriotPaulUSA
      @PatriotPaulUSA Рік тому

      Its good stuff but very hard to find the 380 99gr "Deep" which is the only one that really works well in 380 though. I've looked for months. Went to Underwood Extreme penetrators instead. There is a couple others, but not many really good choices for 380anyway. In 9mm there is all kinds of options.

    • @davidsawyer6003
      @davidsawyer6003 Рік тому

      I have spent a lot of time looking at performance testing in ballistic gel for 9mm jhp from short barrel guns 3" and under 4". The following have had excellent results.
      1. Federal HST 124 gr
      2. Sig Elite Performance 124 gr
      3. Hornady Critical Defense 124 gr
      4. Remington Ultimate Defense 124 gr
      I am sure there are others, but most testing that I found seem to be done with duty size guns.
      More budget ammo that had good performance are:
      1. Remington UMC 115 gr
      2. PPU 147 gr
      I hope this is helpful to some of you.

  • @anthonyb2334
    @anthonyb2334 Рік тому +3

    Another excellent video. All the guns you mentioned are great choices. I wanted to go with the 365, but it just didn’t fit my hand well. For whatever reason, I was more comfortable with the Springfield Hellcat. But that’s me. My buddy and I often exchange my Hellcat and his 365 while shooting at the range.
    I also wanted the M&P shield but for the same reason , I went with the M&P standard. Just not a comfortable fit for me.
    And a lot of viewers may laugh at me but about 20 years ago I went with the Bersa Thunder 380, because I couldn’t afford the PPK. For all the negative reviews on the Bersa, it is pretty darn accurate and after changing out the original mag for new mags with better springs, I’ve never had an issue.
    Thank you for another excellent video.

  • @bigbullet9224
    @bigbullet9224 9 місяців тому +1

    1.6m subscribers man you’ve come along way

  • @Pseudoswede
    @Pseudoswede Рік тому

    You’ve totally got me needing a Langdon Tactical PX4 Carry now. That’s the one I can’t get out of my head.

  • @Sweetness71775
    @Sweetness71775 Рік тому +21

    365XL is the pinnacle of summer carry. 12+1 or 15+1 in an insanely light and small pistol. Perfect straight trigger. Tiny reset making follow-up shots insanely rapid. And its ergonomics are phenomenal.

    • @andrews.7754
      @andrews.7754 Рік тому +3

      I agree, it's got a lot of firepower for such a flat gun. I will say that now that I got a pocket holster for the LCP it is much more comfortable to carry, though, despite only having 6+1 of 380.

    • @IkfNorCalChamp
      @IkfNorCalChamp Рік тому +1

      I got a p365 x macro. I think I’m going to chop the grip to fit the xl mags.

    • @blockchainbaboon7617
      @blockchainbaboon7617 Рік тому +2

      @@IkfNorCalChamp you can get an XL frame and just swap I believe

    • @IkfNorCalChamp
      @IkfNorCalChamp Рік тому

      @@blockchainbaboon7617 true but the macro frame has the 1913 rail and has a nicer feeling grip angle.

    • @blockchainbaboon7617
      @blockchainbaboon7617 Рік тому +1

      @@IkfNorCalChamp Ahhh I see

  • @Tactical.Habibi
    @Tactical.Habibi Рік тому +5

    You can also use the 17rd macro mag in the p365 😎

  • @DrLangleyblog
    @DrLangleyblog Рік тому +1

    I get 12 rounds in the standard P365 10round mag using the Magguts changeout. 12+1 in the standard size… can’t beat it!

  • @steveo7767
    @steveo7767 5 місяців тому

    P365 Sig price tag comes with all the issues it has as well as Sig customer service issues. Firing pin drag on primers/casings, Spring gouge on back of magazines. Returned mine. Id go with a Hellcat or CZ instead, but just my opinion. Love the videos!

  • @juanjauregui1553
    @juanjauregui1553 Рік тому +10

    My personal favorites:
    5. Hellcat
    4. Any J-frame
    3. LCP Max
    2. Shield plus
    1. P365 standard
    To me, the standard P365 is simply unbeatable in the size/wt to capacity ratio, especially considering you can now carry a 17rd backup mag.

    • @pyromaniac9422
      @pyromaniac9422 Рік тому +4

      the 17 rd just makes it as big as a xmacro. I bounce between the 10 and 17 rd mags depending on the day and plans

    • @Jaykeev
      @Jaykeev Рік тому +1

      Glock 43x is as big as the p365 and has flush fitting 15 round mags... no brainer

    • @nutt1621
      @nutt1621 Рік тому +1

      @@Jaykeev You are confusing the X with the 365 standard. The standard 365 is smaller than the 43X. The X Macro is the same size as the 43X has a 17 flush fit mag.

    • @jacobpetersen5662
      @jacobpetersen5662 Рік тому +2

      @@Jaykeev And it doesn't go off on its own, ha ha ha.

  • @adamadams6740
    @adamadams6740 Рік тому +3

    Ruger redid my slide coating on my LCP after carrying in a leather IWB holster for a solid year with Arizona Sumer,under warranty not sure they cover hotdog related issues but they might.

    • @raykettel1837
      @raykettel1837 Рік тому

      If he emails Ruger a photo they will likely send him a new slide. They only redid coatings for a short period. Now their standard practice is to just send out new part

    • @adamadams6740
      @adamadams6740 Рік тому

      @@raykettel1837 cool thanks I didn’t know that.I haven’t had another issue since I changed to kydex instead of leather

  • @WranglerJKLS
    @WranglerJKLS Рік тому +2

    Good list. I live in Vegas and carry the 365, LCR 38 and LCP Max. I find myself carrying the LCP Max most of the summer because it disappears in my pocket and is so light I don't know it's there.

  • @sheil07
    @sheil07 Рік тому +2

    Summer/belt less carry options can be drastically improved if a backup holster has an Ulticlip attachment vs just a plastic belt clip. I cobbled one together from my “parts bin” with a WTP holster and an ulticlip from a mag pouch. 😂

  • @philipstryjewski3434
    @philipstryjewski3434 Рік тому +2

    My Beretta Tomcat is amazing for summer carry..I'm 6'foot 4"inches tall also, so this is great for pocket carry.

  • @phantomspaceman
    @phantomspaceman Рік тому +13

    The PPK sure is a choice for a best carry video. I'm swapping out my PPS M2 this year for a CZ P-10S. As far as single stack subcompact 9mm's go the PPS is definitely the easiest to shoot. I tried out the Shield Plus but the CZ just feels so much better to me.

    • @davidsawyer6003
      @davidsawyer6003 Рік тому +1

      What holster are you using for the 10S?

    • @phantomspaceman
      @phantomspaceman Рік тому +1

      @@davidsawyer6003 I don't know, mine is literally in the mail and I've been scouring the internet for recommendations. Hidden Hybrid, Vedder, JX Tactical are all looking pretty good. The PPSM2 is in a Tulster. I've got to carry this thing in Florida so hybrid might be a bad call.

    • @davidsawyer6003
      @davidsawyer6003 Рік тому +1

      @@phantomspaceman I'm in North Carolina I have a alien gear hybrid for my 365 xl and it's not too bad in the summer. But it's not as hot here as there. I moved from Florida in 2014.

    • @phantomspaceman
      @phantomspaceman Рік тому +1

      @@davidsawyer6003 I moved from NC. The only thing that really changed for me was clothing material weight and the belt.

    • @davidsawyer6003
      @davidsawyer6003 Рік тому

      @@phantomspaceman Florida was too hot, so I moved to the mountains lol.

  • @jacobgebman4666
    @jacobgebman4666 6 місяців тому

    I'm just glad to hear him say that 3" is the perfect size. In fact, some may say it's pretty big.

  • @fivesfilms
    @fivesfilms Рік тому +1

    I just went back to the shield plus from the 365X. I bought the OR shield plus with the tritium night sights.

    • @g54b95
      @g54b95 Рік тому

      @Honestoutlaw475 SCAMMER COMMENT!!!

  • @RepentorPerish77
    @RepentorPerish77 Рік тому +7

    43X MOS..I just trust it

  • @redzone1019
    @redzone1019 Рік тому +7

    The Ruger lcp22 using 22lr punch ammo and the
    Sig p238 380acp are also really good choices for
    summer EDC too.

  • @eliarthur7088
    @eliarthur7088 Рік тому +2

    I was looking at an LCP Max, but saw too many reviews mentioning QC issues.
    Since I own a j-frame, it also seemed a bit redundant to have another pocket sized gun (though having 10+1 vs 5 would be very nice).
    My main carry is a 43x and I couldn’t be happier with it.

  • @ryanklingsmith9877
    @ryanklingsmith9877 Рік тому

    As someone who lives in southern Arizona... This was a blessing

  • @scotto12
    @scotto12 Рік тому +2

    Carry my 19 basically all year round in FL, Kore belt and trex or grey matter concepts holster make it disappear. Great video as always!

    • @9770G
      @9770G Рік тому +1

      Same. G19/g45 gen 5, Trex side car and a Kore EDC belt.

  • @buckley123
    @buckley123 Рік тому +2

    That the Masada Slim isn't on this list is a crime!

  • @rbiggs67
    @rbiggs67 Рік тому +1

    I carry a p365x with a Holosun 507k green dot. I also changed out the grip for a Wilson Combat in fde. I'm 5'9' 160lbs and appendix carry all day.

  • @SNBI1776
    @SNBI1776 Рік тому +4

    Sig P938 is my jam currently. Fucking love it! P365 just doesnt excite me("Fischer price" feel and I already have a 43x) and I preferably hammer fired gun. Still may pick up a 365 someday. Maybe try out a P938 again, you might just love it. Regards

  • @TheFps12
    @TheFps12 Рік тому +2

    I use the Mossberg MC2C/MC2SC. I love the thinness as I don't like the ergos on M&P shields and for whatever reason I can't shoot them well lol
    Reliable, still cheap, good quality. The MC2SC is the best of both worlds as it can be the same grip length as the Compact version with the extended mag sleeve and still the shorter barrel or subcompact length grip with the flush fit mag.

  • @leonardpiskacsr.7111
    @leonardpiskacsr.7111 Рік тому

    Taurus GX4 for me in a fanny pack in Florida Heat....when cooler S&W Bodyguard 380 in a Bravo Belt Belly Band!!❤

  • @user-xn6qx8mu4f
    @user-xn6qx8mu4f Рік тому +1

    My 365 is my edc. Such a terrific weapon.

  • @michaelinsc9724
    @michaelinsc9724 Рік тому +3

    Walther PPK-S is 23.5 oz. For that weight, i just dont see the limited capacity and the .380 cartridge and the slide bite being worth it. Sold mine. But it is a sharp looker!

    • @joshklaver47
      @joshklaver47 Рік тому

      Their main selling point is their insane accurate due to the fixed barrel. You might like the Sig P232 better.

  • @PeppercornFilm
    @PeppercornFilm Рік тому +2

    Love my LCP max. Carry it everywhere

  • @Trifecta_Media
    @Trifecta_Media 2 місяці тому

    This guy is a great storyteller/writer/speaker... Coming from a TV news reporter

  • @anthonyguidas2012
    @anthonyguidas2012 Рік тому +1

    The Ruger lcr 357 is actually my summer edc. Love that little gun.

  • @dougthomas9435
    @dougthomas9435 Рік тому +3

    I finally got A po 7 wow what a great pistol