72 yr old lady just picked up a Taurus G2c. Feels comfortable. Only problem I had was strength to rack the slide, but kept at it and now I don't have a problem with it.
I had the same pistol. Got slide bite everytime. Tried left and right handed. THEN, I had problems that required sending it back TWICE to Taurus. The whole capacity "thing" is mute in a true "self-defense" AWAY from your home!. Those capacity people are "obsessed" with GUN FIGHT! NO!!! REVOLVER WORKS ..POINT BLANK. Semi-auto slide won't. Self defense is a one on one situation. Stop with the video gamer/immature "boyish" "shoot out. You hear gun shots? Get the Hell Away!
I chose a Sig P365. It is striker fired. It has a one piece trigger hinged at the top which is the most contaminant resistant configuration. It has a manual trigger safety. 9 MM seems to be the best overall compromise for concealed carry and it is the most available. I modified the magazines to hold 14 rds and I carry 14+1. The P365 grip module was just too small for my XL sized hands so I installed the taller P365XL grip module. The bottom of the grip module and magazine floorplate uncomfortably dug into my hand, so I sanded a radius into the sharp areas and it now fits my hand like a glove. My fingers are so long that my straight index finger is flush with the muzzle end of the gun. My fingers completely wrap around the grip module and touch the base of my thumb. There is NO empty space on the grip module. Nobody makes pistol to fit my XL size hands, so I make do the best that I can. But my hand strength is enough that I can see the grip module visibly deform when I grip it tightly. I extended the magazine release button to a more normal height so that I do NOT need to rotate the pistol in my hand to actuate the magazine release. I have no issues swapping magazines blindfolded. I cut the manual trigger safety lever off of the right side to better fit my pocket holster. But I can still actuate the left side manual trigger safety lever with my left thumb or left forefinger if I ever need to. The longer P365XL will fit with my carry method so I plan to buy one this spring and relegate the shorter P365 to pocket carry. I have nearly all of the available spare parts which are mostly interchangeable. I started shooting rifles at age 12 and shotguns at age 13. At 14 I had my gun safety certificate and could legally hunt without adult supervision. But I NEVER thought that I would need a handgun until the 2020 Mostly Peaceful Murderapolis protests. Having NEVER shot a handgun before, by the 4th magazine my grouping was already down to 3-3/4" at 7 yards. I had NO problem controlling the P365. After a few minor modifications I'm now a happy camper.
Good deal. Carry what works for you, for sure. If YOU LOVE our COUNTRY and understand the importance of the 2nd Amendment PLEASE WATCH this video: ua-cam.com/video/P3HLaPYiHYU/v-deo.html Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
Well...pretty inclusive list of attributes. Very good. I like your reasoning about striker fired semi autos. Simple to operate and a wide range of sizes and shapes. A friend of mine says: Beware of the man with only one gun, because he probably knows how to use it. Like many "gun guys" I have more than I need. I compare my collection to hammers. I have several claw hammers, a rubber hammer, a ball peen hammer, a dead blow hammer, a wooden mallet and a couple of small brass and nylon hammers. They are all hammers but designed for different purposes. I have 5 inch barrel competition guns, a few in the 4+ inch range and a few in the 3 + inch range. What I carry varies with the weather and clothing choices but they are all striker fired with no external safety so there is no difference to remember in operation. I carry appendix. I used to carry strong side OWB or sometimes IWB but after 2 back surgeries I can't carry in that position all day without suffering that night. I have found that appendix carry is comfortable, even with a larger pistol, and affords quicker access and control (no one can sneak up from behind and grab it). I also find that appendix carry conceals better than strong side carry. I'm also an RDS man. All my carry and competition guns have RDS on them. Keep up the good work.
I EDC a .45ACP Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I shoot Defensive Pistol competitions every month and practice a lot in between on my backyard range. In seven years, and untold thousands of rounds, it has never malfunctioned. It's accurate as hell and shoots a powerful cartridge I trust. I know the striker-fired plastic fantastic 9mms are all the rage, and some of them are good guns...but they're not for me. Been shooting the 1911 platform for over 50 years - and it is definitey second nature for me.
A quality 1911 is an excellent reliable and highly accurate gun. Ed Brown is highly reputable. Those who train with the 1911 are aware of their supreme performance.
Absolutely amazing video and education for picking the perfect firearm for self-defense, love your channel. Love your videos keep it going. I appreciate you.
I have several guns and the Glock 17 is my ideal carry gun, I always list it on my permits, and it is a good fit, is reliable, it wasn't expensive, it is easy to break down and clean, it is upgradable, which I shall do once I get a job, and I just need a good leather holster(I'm not partial to plastic, or neoprene, or material like nylon weave. I do want a leather holster). I believe it is easily concealed. Easy to operate. For me that's what I will carry. I carried my Taurus 780 in .380 since I had a permit. So I carried it in my pocket. I will find the leather holster for my Glock 17 start carrying it. Priorities. Thanks for the Video!-Troy
I actually just saw and held and dry fired my first Tisas a couple days ago. It was a good feeling / looking firearm. Didn't shoot it though. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
The whole family carries Glock 9mm's. Magazine commonality, and the girls 11, and 14 can use it need be. We all train IDPA, and steel with Glock 44's so that's our routine. Yes plenty of better choices, but our needs are still met by what we use. My wife carries hers, and a backup in a sling bag. You can figure out why on your own. The Glock 44's are holding up pretty well to the 600 rnds each that they go through each month. Good enough.
I simply love my g2c very accurate very reliable 12rd mag very comfortable just bought a pro mag 50rd drum for it put 400 rds thru her so far no problems at all I bought it because I seen a few ppl that had them and made vids so decided to buy and I definitely was not disappointed wow and didn’t like pros AT ALL!!! But in my g2c grrrreeeaattt!!! (In my Tony the Tiger voice) lol much love and respect stay safe
I’m new to ccw thanks to Bruen. But not new to shooting. Something to consider is state restrictions particularly on ammunition and capacity. For example I’m in Nj and prohibited from hollow points and limited to 10 rounds. Plenty of legal soft tip hollow point ammunition but 10 rounds makes .45acp a better option if you can control it effectively
Glock 43x for CC for most IMO….maybe a Glock 45 or 19x for larger framed people…..Sig p320 or p365 are nice too BUT the AD reports out there are kinda scary…..
This was a great video, thank you! I always enjoy your videos, I feel like you and I think a lot alike on many things. For me, the decision process goes: reliability, caliber, shootability, and carryability. As far as caliber, it's tough because you have this list of attributes and and all calibers are some compromise within those attributes. 9mm is not my favorite, but I kind of grudgingly accept the capacity and affordability, plus it allows a smaller form factor gun. .45 it's actually my favorite, but the capacity, cost, and weight considerations edge it out. I wish there was something in between 9 mm, and .40 to be honest. .40 is actually a great caliber, but the high pressure makes it hard on the pistol and snappy. .357 Sig is a pretty good compromise, but good luck finding it. So for me, 9mm in 124+P is kind of what we have to work with. Another big decision maker, though, is that the gun has to be carryable. I see this with ladies especially, but it applies to everybody… if you're not willing to carry it all the time, the gun is worthless. That's why I don't recommend a Glock 19 a lot of times. Do I think it's a great pistol? Absolutely. Do I love it? Absolutely. Do I carry it all the time? No. It's still just a little too big and heavy. I have settled on the 43x for the most part. I do like revolvers, but they are bulky for the capacity, and I'm not a proponent of them for first time shooters (recoil is higher, and for snubbies especially , they are hard to hit with). Plus being left-handed, reloading is not as fast. Anyway, thanks again for another great video. It's a fun discussion all around! Happy Thanksgiving, and may the Lord bless you and yours abundantly!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too Dan. These are some great thoughts on guns / calibers - 45 is great and leaves a big hole, lol. I carried an XDS when they first came out in 45, shot at a possum one time and I was mistakenly under the eave of a tin roof - man was it LOUD! That gun got recalled shortly after so I sold it. Thanks for the great comment. God bless you brother and stay safe.
Good video and i understand why you said striker fired semi autos but there are some fantastic DA/SA semi autos that fit the bill and to some even better with “ added safety features “ I love my czp07 and have heard great things about beretta px4 storm. Striker fired definitely has something out there for everyone.
I live in NJ grrrrr 4 months later finally got my permit did my home work for awhile found clock 19 gen 3 is my choice do you feel that’s a good reliable hand gun
I have small hands and am 78 years young , so I have an Sig Sauer P238 . It is small enough for my hands and I can rack the slide. I could not rack the slide with a 9 mm.
I usually carry a Springfield XD40, either a slightly smaller model or a full size. But I also really like to carry my Ruger SP 101 3” 38/357. I put 38+p hollow points in it. I’m a wheel gun guy although I agree with your reasons to carry a striker fire semi auto.
I agree that you pick the gun that best suits you, but I disagree with your reasons for choosing a striker semi over a revolver. I’m not suggesting that someone pick a revolver over a striker, just that the points that you made don’t ring true to me. I don’t think semis are lighter in general, I don’t think they are more simple to operate, and I definitely don’t think that they are more comfortable to carry. The only point you made that I agree with is capacity and the ease of reloading. I carried a G19, G26, and a G42 as a pocket gun for a long time and they are not easier to carry and they all weigh more loaded than the two revolvers that I carry now. Just an opinion from someone who carried both platforms religiously.
I just got me the S&W SD9 2.0 im outside or in equipment alot didn't wanna get one that's to expensive im hoping it will be good for concealed carry at work
Carry mine everyday. Was an absolute nightmare to hunt it down locally. I got a pretty little holosun 507k on it! Love it to death. I still have the Shield RMSc that came with it too. Might put it on something else in the future. Nice little red dot!
I alternate between my Glock 17 gen 5 and my Colt 1911 competition. I prefer my 1911 even though it has slightly less capacity because I have never had any kinds of reliability issues with it and I know it's gonna work every time.
I'm a Glock fanboy. Carry custom G34 or G19, both Gen3, I designed and built myself. When I am venturing deep into bear country I often carry my factory G23 Gen3; sometimes converted to 357 SIG. I carry with ball or hard nose ammo, depending on caliber, for max penetration in a black bear. Sometimes I carry my G34 loaded with 124 grain NATO ball rounds in bear country. The NATO rounds are around 400 ft lbs at muzzle and average just over 1200fps. There is a 500 lbs plus bruin, that leaves sign yearly when it moves through my property, and 250-300 lb bears encountered often around my home. I'm always in bear country. State record black bear harvested 15 min away. Since my family and personal protection needs are different than most, due to daily circumstances and environment, my EDC weapons were chosen to provide the most flexibility they can afford, fill multiple roles, and provide both bear and human protection. The old G23 is often carried converted to 9mm when human threat is main concern. Same function, design, maintenance, in multiple calibers, with min investment.
Disagree with several of your issues. There are SA/DA guns out there as well, like the Walther PPK/s, Sig P226/229, etc. There’s also SA only, ie, 1911 style. My EDCs are a Kimber Ultra CDP II .45 ACP and a 1911ish Sig P938 in 9mm. No mistake you are a Glock Fanboy, but that’s OK, I’m a 1911 Fanboy. Just saying that you should not eliminate an entire segment or two of hand guns in your options.
I’m thinking of getting a smaller gun because my hands are small and my fingers are short. I have a Ruger 9mm, but I can’t manipulate all the buttons with one hand and is a little hard to pull the rack.
Yes sir. Which .380 ? Many times the gun makers have a 9mm that is basically the same size and shape etc. You might be able to step up. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Also I totally agree with 9mm. In a grid down, society collapsed scenario, I believe it is the most common round that you can scavenge hunt and find more rounds.
I own several striker fired pistols. All are....(here comes the hate but dont judge it til you try it once realize youre in love and follow suit) All are made in turkey by Canik. all come with 2 mags from 15 round, 18 round & 20 round. most can share mags (bonus). All have less than a 4lbs trigger. Most have a 90 degree break and such a tight reset without practice practice practice and even then ya still may hit twice fire fire land where expected b4 double lands in his shoulder or number 2 bad dudes chest. Set up to race out of the box... Im not a competitive shooter. Palmetto may think I am but no im not.Eats anything I feed it.From Range cr-ammo on. My goto is horneday critical duty 135 grain 9mm. We've all heard congress talk about it. It's the only 120 mm tank ammo that fits in a 9mm and turns the firearm into a tank called ironsides. Not that its a transformer but its more like a, ok its totally a transformer set on world domination of my living room. Bit of a nazi so I only fire the 120mm in oh shit moments. Like oh shit Blu thunder is firing at me or oh shit air wolf. Iron sides transform, and grab me some pop corn on the way back. Rare is all im saying. I hate pop corn in my teeth. So I stick with the other less war like 9mm ammo for home defense and to be totally safe I leave another 9 by the door with several Mags and a few war up targets so the bad guy doesnt feel ive not violated their feelings in any way. Trying to even out white privilege is all... My first 20 round mag is snap caps and a flashlight with dead cells Plus there is alway a sandwich and clod beer next to my wallet before hand. Even Steven... Hopefully they get a clean shot so I dont have to goto jail for premeditated murder of what the news future interview of his mother saying "he was a good kid never in trouble except for those times in the past that he has totally over come side he got out this morning to start his life over b4 his life was taken by that white supremacist who refused to turn on HBO after my son walked in through the broken window while wearing a bandana over his face to protect the nazi from covid". Figure im better off not making anymore waves while im trying to get a few hours sleep b4 work... But we're just bad from birth ya know
Surprised you didn't acknowledge shot placement with "stopping power". You're not stopping anything or anyone, that you cannot target accurately and consistently.
If budget is a problem, don't be afraid to buy police trade ins, you can get a quality pistol for 3 or 4 hundred that still has more than 90% of it's service life left.
Basically make sure everything‘s perfect and comfortable no matter what it is that’s all you had to say make sure it’s perfect not a scratch not a dent. Make sure that Gun is perfect as God.I guess
Why is it THE GUN that saves your life or the lives of the ones you love, but it's NOT THE GUN when it takes the lives of the innocent? Instead, in that circumstance, you'll blame the user and claim a gun is just a tool as if it's not specifically designed to end lives. As a gun owner and supporter of the right to defend oneself, I recognize the importance to protect those freedoms, but the rhetoric on both sides is appalling.
@@orificium “It’s” not. If you paid any attention I specifically said, “the gun you may need to employ to save your life or the life of someone you love”. YOU do the saving with the tool. Just like the person does the killing with the gun / tool, but the liberal media never frames it that way.
72 yr old lady just picked up a Taurus G2c. Feels comfortable. Only problem I had was strength to rack the slide, but kept at it and now I don't have a problem with it.
Good deal. Way to stick with it. Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
SW EZ, .380 and 9mm. You can use 2 fingers with ease.
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70 yr old man, will 2nd that. The 9mm is excellent.
I had the same pistol. Got slide bite everytime. Tried left and right handed. THEN, I had problems that required sending it back TWICE to Taurus.
The whole capacity "thing" is mute in a true "self-defense" AWAY from your home!.
Those capacity people are "obsessed" with GUN FIGHT!
NO!!!
REVOLVER WORKS
..POINT BLANK. Semi-auto slide won't.
Self defense is a one on one situation. Stop with the video gamer/immature "boyish" "shoot out.
You hear gun shots? Get the Hell Away!
Here in the winter months I carry the 19X with flush mag. Concealing it is no problem & I shoot it very accurately . Love the 19X .
Good deal. Stay safe.
My CZ is not striker, but it meets all the other descriptors you list, and it's perfect for me.
Good deal. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I chose a Sig P365. It is striker fired. It has a one piece trigger hinged at the top which is the most contaminant resistant configuration. It has a manual trigger safety. 9 MM seems to be the best overall compromise for concealed carry and it is the most available. I modified the magazines to hold 14 rds and I carry 14+1. The P365 grip module was just too small for my XL sized hands so I installed the taller P365XL grip module. The bottom of the grip module and magazine floorplate uncomfortably dug into my hand, so I sanded a radius into the sharp areas and it now fits my hand like a glove. My fingers are so long that my straight index finger is flush with the muzzle end of the gun. My fingers completely wrap around the grip module and touch the base of my thumb. There is NO empty space on the grip module. Nobody makes pistol to fit my XL size hands, so I make do the best that I can. But my hand strength is enough that I can see the grip module visibly deform when I grip it tightly. I extended the magazine release button to a more normal height so that I do NOT need to rotate the pistol in my hand to actuate the magazine release. I have no issues swapping magazines blindfolded. I cut the manual trigger safety lever off of the right side to better fit my pocket holster. But I can still actuate the left side manual trigger safety lever with my left thumb or left forefinger if I ever need to. The longer P365XL will fit with my carry method so I plan to buy one this spring and relegate the shorter P365 to pocket carry. I have nearly all of the available spare parts which are mostly interchangeable. I started shooting rifles at age 12 and shotguns at age 13. At 14 I had my gun safety certificate and could legally hunt without adult supervision. But I NEVER thought that I would need a handgun until the 2020 Mostly Peaceful Murderapolis protests. Having NEVER shot a handgun before, by the 4th magazine my grouping was already down to 3-3/4" at 7 yards. I had NO problem controlling the P365. After a few minor modifications I'm now a happy camper.
Good deal. The P365 is a great gun. Glad you were able to make it work perfectly for you. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I’ve carried 75B’s or 75 Compact’s for many many years. I have other pistols but my 75’s are my go to.
Good deal. Carry what works for you, for sure.
If YOU LOVE our COUNTRY and understand the importance of the 2nd Amendment PLEASE WATCH this video: ua-cam.com/video/P3HLaPYiHYU/v-deo.html
Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
I've had my compact for 15 plus years now and still love it..
Great video and very helpful information! Thank U.
Glad it was helpful! God bless you and yours.
Well...pretty inclusive list of attributes. Very good. I like your reasoning about striker fired semi autos. Simple to operate and a wide range of sizes and shapes. A friend of mine says: Beware of the man with only one gun, because he probably knows how to use it. Like many "gun guys" I have more than I need. I compare my collection to hammers. I have several claw hammers, a rubber hammer, a ball peen hammer, a dead blow hammer, a wooden mallet and a couple of small brass and nylon hammers. They are all hammers but designed for different purposes. I have 5 inch barrel competition guns, a few in the 4+ inch range and a few in the 3 + inch range. What I carry varies with the weather and clothing choices but they are all striker fired with no external safety so there is no difference to remember in operation. I carry appendix. I used to carry strong side OWB or sometimes IWB but after 2 back surgeries I can't carry in that position all day without suffering that night. I have found that appendix carry is comfortable, even with a larger pistol, and affords quicker access and control (no one can sneak up from behind and grab it). I also find that appendix carry conceals better than strong side carry. I'm also an RDS man. All my carry and competition guns have RDS on them. Keep up the good work.
I EDC a .45ACP Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I shoot Defensive Pistol competitions every month and practice a lot in between on my backyard range. In seven years, and untold thousands of rounds, it has never malfunctioned. It's accurate as hell and shoots a powerful cartridge I trust. I know the striker-fired plastic fantastic 9mms are all the rage, and some of them are good guns...but they're not for me. Been shooting the 1911 platform for over 50 years - and it is definitey second nature for me.
A quality 1911 is an excellent reliable and highly accurate gun. Ed Brown is highly reputable. Those who train with the 1911 are aware of their supreme performance.
Another great Anthony line….
If your state does not allow you to carry the gun you want….. move!!
Love it!
BUH BYE..
Absolutely amazing video and education for picking the perfect firearm for self-defense, love your channel. Love your videos keep it going. I appreciate you.
Just want to say, Thank you! Wise advice.
I have several guns and the Glock 17 is my ideal carry gun, I always list it on my permits, and it is a good fit, is reliable, it wasn't expensive, it is easy to break down and clean, it is upgradable, which I shall do once I get a job, and I just need a good leather holster(I'm not partial to plastic, or neoprene, or material like nylon weave. I do want a leather holster). I believe it is easily concealed. Easy to operate. For me that's what I will carry. I carried my Taurus 780 in .380 since I had a permit. So I carried it in my pocket. I will find the leather holster for my Glock 17 start carrying it. Priorities. Thanks for the Video!-Troy
Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I carry the new Tisas PX9 9mm with 20 rounds. Your points were right on target !!.
I actually just saw and held and dry fired my first Tisas a couple days ago. It was a good feeling / looking firearm. Didn't shoot it though. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
The whole family carries Glock 9mm's. Magazine commonality, and the girls 11, and 14 can use it need be. We all train IDPA, and steel with Glock 44's so that's our routine. Yes plenty of better choices, but our needs are still met by what we use. My wife carries hers, and a backup in a sling bag. You can figure out why on your own. The Glock 44's are holding up pretty well to the 600 rnds each that they go through each month. Good enough.
Good deal. Thanks for the comment. God bless U and yours!
I simply love my g2c very accurate very reliable 12rd mag very comfortable just bought a pro mag 50rd drum for it put 400 rds thru her so far no problems at all I bought it because I seen a few ppl that had them and made vids so decided to buy and I definitely was not disappointed wow and didn’t like pros AT ALL!!! But in my g2c grrrreeeaattt!!! (In my Tony the Tiger voice) lol much love and respect stay safe
I’m new to ccw thanks to Bruen. But not new to shooting. Something to consider is state restrictions particularly on ammunition and capacity. For example I’m in Nj and prohibited from hollow points and limited to 10 rounds. Plenty of legal soft tip hollow point ammunition but 10 rounds makes .45acp a better option if you can control it effectively
I bought a Ruger. any good?
Glock 43x for CC for most IMO….maybe a Glock 45 or 19x for larger framed people…..Sig p320 or p365 are nice too BUT the AD reports out there are kinda scary…..
Yeah man, those are all good. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Those AD S are with the 320 not the 365 right?
P320 ADS by LEO’s I’m hollering user error & scapegoating.
This was a great video, thank you! I always enjoy your videos, I feel like you and I think a lot alike on many things. For me, the decision process goes: reliability, caliber, shootability, and carryability. As far as caliber, it's tough because you have this list of attributes and and all calibers are some compromise within those attributes. 9mm is not my favorite, but I kind of grudgingly accept the capacity and affordability, plus it allows a smaller form factor gun. .45 it's actually my favorite, but the capacity, cost, and weight considerations edge it out. I wish there was something in between 9 mm, and .40 to be honest. .40 is actually a great caliber, but the high pressure makes it hard on the pistol and snappy. .357 Sig is a pretty good compromise, but good luck finding it. So for me, 9mm in 124+P is kind of what we have to work with. Another big decision maker, though, is that the gun has to be carryable. I see this with ladies especially, but it applies to everybody… if you're not willing to carry it all the time, the gun is worthless. That's why I don't recommend a Glock 19 a lot of times. Do I think it's a great pistol? Absolutely. Do I love it? Absolutely. Do I carry it all the time? No. It's still just a little too big and heavy. I have settled on the 43x for the most part. I do like revolvers, but they are bulky for the capacity, and I'm not a proponent of them for first time shooters (recoil is higher, and for snubbies especially , they are hard to hit with). Plus being left-handed, reloading is not as fast. Anyway, thanks again for another great video. It's a fun discussion all around! Happy Thanksgiving, and may the Lord bless you and yours abundantly!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too Dan. These are some great thoughts on guns / calibers - 45 is great and leaves a big hole, lol. I carried an XDS when they first came out in 45, shot at a possum one time and I was mistakenly under the eave of a tin roof - man was it LOUD! That gun got recalled shortly after so I sold it. Thanks for the great comment. God bless you brother and stay safe.
Good solid advice…!
Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours.
Good video and i understand why you said striker fired semi autos but there are some fantastic DA/SA semi autos that fit the bill and to some even better with “ added safety features “ I love my czp07 and have heard great things about beretta px4 storm. Striker fired definitely has something out there for everyone.
I live in NJ grrrrr 4 months later finally got my permit did my home work for awhile found clock 19 gen 3 is my choice do you feel that’s a good reliable hand gun
Solid advice
Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I have small hands and am 78 years young , so I have an Sig Sauer P238 . It is small enough for my hands and I can rack the slide. I could not rack the slide with a 9 mm.
Do I have to wait until late June to get a GlockPaperScissors XL shirt?
I usually carry a Springfield XD40, either a slightly smaller model or a full size. But I also really like to carry my Ruger SP 101 3” 38/357. I put 38+p hollow points in it. I’m a wheel gun guy although I agree with your reasons to carry a striker fire semi auto.
I agree that you pick the gun that best suits you, but I disagree with your reasons for choosing a striker semi over a revolver. I’m not suggesting that someone pick a revolver over a striker, just that the points that you made don’t ring true to me. I don’t think semis are lighter in general, I don’t think they are more simple to operate, and I definitely don’t think that they are more comfortable to carry. The only point you made that I agree with is capacity and the ease of reloading.
I carried a G19, G26, and a G42 as a pocket gun for a long time and they are not easier to carry and they all weigh more loaded than the two revolvers that I carry now.
Just an opinion from someone who carried both platforms religiously.
I totally agree with your opinion.
I just got me the S&W SD9 2.0 im outside or in equipment alot didn't wanna get one that's to expensive im hoping it will be good for concealed carry at work
You right sir after watching your videos I got my self Glock 19 gen 5 MOD and red dot cost $ 950 and it now my daily carry thanks
Carry mine everyday. Was an absolute nightmare to hunt it down locally. I got a pretty little holosun 507k on it! Love it to death. I still have the Shield RMSc that came with it too. Might put it on something else in the future. Nice little red dot!
Good deal. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Please advise what to get: smallish and so strong hands anymore also need to train my wife .
Thank you.
Move! I'm laughing because the first thing I did was to look up the concealed carry laws before deciding on that state and relocate.
God bless you and your as well brother you are the man!💪
I alternate between my Glock 17 gen 5 and my Colt 1911 competition. I prefer my 1911 even though it has slightly less capacity because I have never had any kinds of reliability issues with it and I know it's gonna work every time.
Yes, reliability is key! Thanks for the comment. God bless u and yours!
I’m in my early 60’s and I still like my 1911s in 9mm.
A smith Wesson 642 revolver. In the pocket and deadly for close up
For me its my Walther PDP F Series 3.5” with my enigma express holster
Very informative video. Agree 100%. There is an abundance of accurate and reliable handguns available.
I'm a Glock fanboy. Carry custom G34 or G19, both Gen3, I designed and built myself. When I am venturing deep into bear country I often carry my factory G23 Gen3; sometimes converted to 357 SIG. I carry with ball or hard nose ammo, depending on caliber, for max penetration in a black bear. Sometimes I carry my G34 loaded with 124 grain NATO ball rounds in bear country. The NATO rounds are around 400 ft lbs at muzzle and average just over 1200fps. There is a 500 lbs plus bruin, that leaves sign yearly when it moves through my property, and 250-300 lb bears encountered often around my home. I'm always in bear country. State record black bear harvested 15 min away. Since my family and personal protection needs are different than most, due to daily circumstances and environment, my EDC weapons were chosen to provide the most flexibility they can afford, fill multiple roles, and provide both bear and human protection. The old G23 is often carried converted to 9mm when human threat is main concern. Same function, design, maintenance, in multiple calibers, with min investment.
For me, my Walther PDP Full Size 5 inch with the Holosun SCS in my Tier 1 Axis Elite holster on my belt is perfection!
Big guy big hands and went out checked out a bunch of guns at my price point and looking at the CZ P10C for my first EDC
My Canik TP-9 SA is great! Very reliable and accurate.
Disagree with several of your issues. There are SA/DA guns out there as well, like the Walther PPK/s, Sig P226/229, etc. There’s also SA only, ie, 1911 style. My EDCs are a Kimber Ultra CDP II .45 ACP and a 1911ish Sig P938 in 9mm. No mistake you are a Glock Fanboy, but that’s OK, I’m a 1911 Fanboy. Just saying that you should not eliminate an entire segment or two of hand guns in your options.
That's a lot of words just to say your feelings were hurt.
I’m thinking of getting a smaller gun because my hands are small and my fingers are short. I have a Ruger 9mm, but I can’t manipulate all the buttons with one hand and is a little hard to pull the rack.
You didn't mention double action semi auto.
I have both a semi striker and a double action revolver.
DA/SA type pistol straddles both worlds revolver and semiautomatic.
I carry sccy 380 l know is not a 9mm but i feel comfortable carrying it
Yes sir. Which .380 ? Many times the gun makers have a 9mm that is basically the same size and shape etc. You might be able to step up. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
What does RDS stand for?
Thank you
red dot sight
I have a Taurus G3c with two 17 round mags.
I just picked up my first gun a Taurus TS 9 l have tried it yet
Also I totally agree with 9mm. In a grid down, society collapsed scenario, I believe it is the most common round that you can scavenge hunt and find more rounds.
Great video
Thank you! Merry Christmas and God bless you and yours!
Looks like Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Doesn't 30sc beat 9mm in capacity, recoil management and about tie it in stopping power?
I agreed with you !
Your platform of choice, is it still Glock 19, 26 and 43x? Or did you change to a new and different platform for your EDC??? 🤔
I own several striker fired pistols. All are....(here comes the hate but dont judge it til you try it once realize youre in love and follow suit) All are made in turkey by Canik. all come with 2 mags from 15 round, 18 round & 20 round.
most can share mags (bonus). All have less than a 4lbs trigger. Most have a 90 degree break and such a tight reset without practice practice practice and even then ya still may hit twice fire fire land where expected b4 double lands in his shoulder or number 2 bad dudes chest. Set up to race out of the box... Im not a competitive shooter. Palmetto may think I am but no im not.Eats anything I feed it.From Range cr-ammo on. My goto is horneday critical duty 135 grain 9mm. We've all heard congress talk about it. It's the only 120 mm tank ammo that fits in a 9mm and turns the firearm into a tank called ironsides. Not that its a transformer but its more like a, ok its totally a transformer set on world domination of my living room. Bit of a nazi so I only fire the 120mm in oh shit moments. Like oh shit Blu thunder is firing at me or oh shit air wolf. Iron sides transform, and grab me some pop corn on the way back. Rare is all im saying. I hate pop corn in my teeth. So I stick with the other less war like 9mm ammo for home defense and to be totally safe I leave another 9 by the door with several Mags and a few war up targets so the bad guy doesnt feel ive not violated their feelings in any way. Trying to even out white privilege is all... My first 20 round mag is snap caps and a flashlight with dead cells Plus there is alway a sandwich and clod beer next to my wallet before hand. Even Steven... Hopefully they get a clean shot so I dont have to goto jail for premeditated murder of what the news future interview of his mother saying "he was a good kid never in trouble except for those times in the past that he has totally over come side he got out this morning to start his life over b4 his life was taken by that white supremacist who refused to turn on HBO after my son walked in through the broken window while wearing a bandana over his face to protect the nazi from covid". Figure im better off not making anymore waves while im trying to get a few hours sleep b4 work... But we're just bad from birth ya know
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Using all these Fundamentals and with Confidence that you are trained. We all
need improvements.
Surprised you didn't acknowledge shot placement with "stopping power". You're not stopping anything or anyone, that you cannot target accurately and consistently.
That's what the phrase "shots on target" means. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I carry cz 75 p01
Good deal. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
I like CZ'S PERIOD
Pistol on the waist, J frame on the ankle.
Good video
Thanks for the visit. Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year! God bless you and yours.
If budget is a problem, don't be afraid to buy police trade ins, you can get a quality pistol for 3 or 4 hundred that still has more than 90% of it's service life left.
I alternate between glock 26 , 27, 23 .
Good deal. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Hammer fired guns no good?
Basically make sure everything‘s perfect and comfortable no matter what it is that’s all you had to say make sure it’s perfect not a scratch not a dent. Make sure that Gun is perfect as God.I guess
GLOCK 26 FTW
Yes sir. G26 is a great gun. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
luv my p365 9mm 👍
8 months later... get that gun NOW
U should actually watch the video. Not what u think, lol. Thanks for commenting. God bless U and yours.
I carry a 9mm all the time.
Yes sir. 9mm will get it done. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Good, common sense advice!
Thanks for commenting. God bless you and yours. Stay safe.
So I'm guessing you're voting for Biden...Kidding of course. Great video and wonder what you think of the Equalizer as a concealed carry? Thanks.
Is it just me or is that definition of “gun control” a verb, not a noun?
Rhymes with rock
Maybe! Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.
Sad Thing Is That He Will Do All Of That Stuff And Then He Will Never Be In A Situation To Do Any Of That Stuff For Real.
Why is it THE GUN that saves your life or the lives of the ones you love, but it's NOT THE GUN when it takes the lives of the innocent? Instead, in that circumstance, you'll blame the user and claim a gun is just a tool as if it's not specifically designed to end lives. As a gun owner and supporter of the right to defend oneself, I recognize the importance to protect those freedoms, but the rhetoric on both sides is appalling.
@@orificium “It’s” not. If you paid any attention I specifically said, “the gun you may need to employ to save your life or the life of someone you love”. YOU do the saving with the tool. Just like the person does the killing with the gun / tool, but the liberal media never frames it that way.
Let me guess. Your winner is glock🙄
Nope. Thanks for the comment. God bless you and yours.