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Top 5 Budget Pistols 2022 Edition
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- Prices may have gone up, but these five amazing handguns can still be found between $300 & $500.
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1:50 M&P Shield 2.0
3:55 Girsan MC 1911 C
6:12 IWI Masada
7:40 Beretta APX
12:25 Canik TP9 SC
You ruined it!!!
I've owned the girsan 1911 with mirror stainless slide and absolutely loved it.
I loved the canick SC I had too and only reason I sold the canick was cause I wasn't working from a bad car wreck and had a p365 I was carrying.
But the 3 best compact pistols I've shot so far are,Ruger American compact,canick elite SC and a a Glock 19 gen 5 mo's.
I shot them side. Y side with gen 4 Glocks and hkvp9sk,Glock 43,shield 9,and more than a few others and those 3 have been the best and softest shooting pistols I've shot and onwed so far.
That girsan 1911c is way heavier than your usual 1911,I just got a rock island 1911 and it seems like it weighs about half the girsan did,the girsan had a rail and thicker slide tho but it's a beautiful 1911 for the price.
Mako didn't make it. Barely over $500.
honorable mentions?
Because of you I now have 1000 less dollars than I did an hour ago. Had to get the m9a4 your review made me do an instant impulse buy 🤣🤣
It be like that sometimes...
The plates were in last time I looked, I’ve got a trijicon and Vortex,
@@justme_gb I just got one myself, but I paid $325…
@@adamr9215 where
@@juan_ctzz Gun shop in Texas. The gun was used, and the shop is known for 1911’s, so 9mm trade ins usually end up selling cheap.
1:18 criteria
1:49 S&W M&P Shield 2.0 (S Plus shown)
3:40 Girsan MC1911 C
6:04 IWI Masada
7:40 Beretta APX
9:36 **Honorable Mentions** Taurus G3C, S&W M&P 2.0, Girsan MC P35, Tangofolio EAA Witness, any used gun from reputable companies
12:12 Canik TP9 SC Elite
Thanks
@Steven
Thanks for taking the time to post this information 🙏
SAR B6, 17+1 rounds, it comes in a carrying case with a cleaning kit and two magazines.
It is a CZ75 clone and used by several NATO militaries and numerous police departments around the world.
I have over 2000 rounds through it using all sorts of 9mm rounds without a single failure.
It is a single action double action hammer fired 4.5 inch barrel gun, when I purchased the gun.
I had a $500 budget, so I had a few choices, the clerk pointed out this gun because it was the best bang for the buck by far, and only a few guns that he knows that don't come back.
Cost out the door with tax included was $317.
I'm getting one soon im excited always wanted a cz but didnt wanna pay a grand
Solid list
The Taurus G3C. Straight up. Gawtdamn, they got it right. Paid $279 brand new. Not one single failure at 500+ cheapo rounds.
Well over 1000 rounds through my G2C and same not one.
I just purchased one of these Taurus G3Cs. I haven't been able to shoot it yet so I'm happy to see you concur! I thought it was a good deal, too.
I carry a Canik TP9 SC myself. I've had Glock, Smith, Sig, and even Beretta. but this little Canik has the best trigger in any handgun I've ever owned.
I carry the Canik TP9 DA. Easy accurate. Like the double action with no manual safety. Shares mags with my SFx. Why pay extra for a hood ornament
@@bradleybjerke5459 I absolutely love my Canik you're right the trigger is probably the best on the market under $1,000 the gun shoots wonderful even being full size it's my EDC
Ca legal??
Just got mine a few weeks ago, it's definitely chunkier than my Taurus G3C but the Canik just shoots and feels much better to me
@@enloeeagle7258 it's the difference between a Chevy spark and a Chevy suburban
I did get a police trade in M&P full size in 45ACP recently. It showed holster wear marks but the barrel was pristine. $400 then tax. I think I got a good deal on a reliable gun. Shoots very well, no malfunctions but only 100 rds fired so far. I got it to have a replacement gun in case my daily gun were to break, etc. or to arm a friend or family member in an emergency.
I think you have pushed me over the edge to try a Canik. I know two guys that have one, different models, but they love them. I carry a G43 now. It conceals well, so I stayed with it.
FANTASTIC rundown in this video. Honest and no BS.
Glad to see the Taurus G3c at least made the honorable mentions. Mine has performed flawlessly since I purchased it. I have a Springfield XP-45 3.3 but the pins work their way loose. I had to apply an adhesive grip to prevent it.
G3C is one of the best compact handguns out. I love shooting it more than my more expensive guns. Very solid build. Great grip. Perfect size.
I own the G2C and personally don’t see much difference between the two. Same capacity, same caliber, etc. only two differences is no indicator of a round in the chamber and standard sights, but I think they do offer mounting capability with the G3C. But they are great gums
@@inspectah2342 I've seen them as low as $209 with 3 magazines. It's a fantastic gun that's also an incredible bargain.
Dittos
I just got done shooting my Canik TP9SC Eilite I purchased on your previous reccomendation. Every person that shoots it loves it. Glad to see it's still #1.
Ended up buying the Canik TP9E SC as my first gun because of your previous top 5 budget handgun video and Ms. Outlaws video picking her carry gun. I couldn’t be happier with it, it’s an awesome lookin gun and reliable as hell. 500+ rounds of various ammunition’s and so far I’ve only had one ammo related malfunction. 100% recommended for anybody looking to get their first gun or just to pick up a great budget friendly gun with tons of features.
Thank you for your vids, I’m always back checking up to see what’s dope and what’s not!
Glad to see your review. I was choosing between a Kimber this Canik, leaning towards the Canik. I'm a revolver girl so even thinking about one of these is saying something. Again, thank you.
How’s that canik doing now? Been thinking about purchasing one
@@jernathantrevino5190 this things a beast. I recently got the mc9 because I like that it’s a little slimmer, but I still have to put some more rounds through it before I retire the TP9E SC to home defense duty lol.
Been carrying the SC almost daily since posting my OG comment, and besides it being a bit chunkier than some other options, it’s been absolutely amazing. Well over 1000rds through it now, I could count on one hand the number of malfunctions and all of them have been ammo related. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for something a little bit bigger than the average subcompact, but still easily concealable. I have a holster with the concealment claw thing and one without, I prefer having the claw because it does tuck the grip a bit closer to my body, which I like. In the holster without the claw, I do notice that the grip sticks out a little bit more. Not a huge deal and still easily concealable either way, but definitely something to take note of.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you might have!
You know what my comment will be- Canik SC is my favorite. The trigger is incredible and is great for my hand. Recoil control is sweet. Haven’t had any issues at all with thousands of rounds.
Used guns are my favorite. Half the pistols I own came at the 'gently used' discount - and sometimes it's legitimately surprising what people will put up for sale with almost no rounds through it.
Me too brother I have NO problem saving some $$$'s and getting great otherwise way more pricey guns, my ppq coyote used my FN FNS9 used, my canik tp9 in burnt bronze used and for a song cheap, my pps m2 used and dirt cheap, and some others bought that way also and they are all super excellent guns, something also nice is someone else got them new and had to find out if they had problems or not and they also did the break in on them so they should be good to go, you could get someone else's problem but not likely, especially if you know what to look for,,,,I've never had an issue that way in a bunch that I've had and passed on to get others.
Where do you guys find used guns?
I bought my TP9 SC used and it had maybe 50 rounds shot before he traded it in
My classic SIG Sauers we’re purchased used. I’ve been through 4 P229s. One red box and three police trade ins. Worst one just had a rusted mag release. My favorite carry is my P239dak. It’s also a police trade in. All my police trade ins were $400-$550 with at least two magazines.
I'm trying to get a glock 22 for 350 police trade in
I hate to say it; but I've watched A LOT of UA-cam videos. I can easily say that you provide the best presentations consistently; of all of the various types and content that I have taken in. Your videos are informative, gripping, "fluff free" and just easy to follow.
I served in the USAF for 10 years, and was an OJT Supervisor Trainer; that is to say that I taught people how to train people. You are all that anyone needs to see (for the subject matter that you cover)to make informed decisions regarding guns.
Thanks for your hard work.
No BS honest reviewer. Gundie well earned and deserved. Thanks for the content brother. You and the Mrs. are a great duo.
Firstly, those outtakes, hahahaha!! So, I spent months researching pistols for my dedicated cc. I was previously carrying a 92fs (and in winter months probably will again), but I wanted something smaller since it’s going to eventually get warmer. I had a top three that included the canik tp9 elite sc and I watched probably 40 yt videos on it. Your reviews of that pistol are the ones that finally convinced me, and I’ve been carrying one for about a week and a half now. Thank you for what you two do. Respect
I totally agree with your no. 1 pick. I bought a Canic tp9SC last year and it quickly became my EDC gun, replacing my Khar P45 which is a fine pistol in it's own right.. At 3 o'clock IWC with the 12 rd. mag. it hardly prints at all and with the right holster it's easy to forget that it's even there. I haven't been to the range since I suffered a broken neck in November and I'm still waiting to see if I will regain enough feeling and strength in my hands to let me shoot again. You can b e sure the Canic will be the first pistol out of the bag if and when that happens.
Got a Canik Mete SFT for $400 on gunbroker brand new , Ive had it 3 months and out shot a guy with a Zev OZ9. He let me dry fire it and the trigger felt like crap compared to my canik. Mind you his Zev probably cost 4 times more too
That's such a great price for a Canik Mete. It's usually $500+ online and the ones I've seen in person were $560-600
Got my METE SFT for $500. Great deal
Damn I paid 600 for mine :/
That's a pretty good deal. I got mine for $470 from Bass Pro which was nice since I didn't have to pay for a FFL transfer.
Zev is so over rated! Many of them live up to the price, but lots don't.
Thanks for your honest take on the G3C. I haven't had any trouble with mine, but I can't quite shake Taurus' QC reputation. If it weren't for that, I'd almost give it a slight edge over my Shield Plus. They're both solid shooters for me.
I have purchased 4 Taurus pistols and everyone has been great from the get. They are all accurate, reliable and eats everything I feed them. I am glad you mentioned the Taurus but I personally would have put it on the list. Thanks for the information and have a great day.
When PSA had the SAR9 for $250 and it had a $30 manufacturer rebate a few months back, that was the best budget gun deal ever I think.
Rural king had the Taurus G2c for $169 after the rebate about 2 years ago. That was the best budget gun buy I can think of ever.
Sar9 is a fantastic pistol especially for the price.
Thanks Chris and Mrs. Outlaw for the no-nonsense reviews! I'm headed to Durango to pick up a Walther PDP full-size and Beretta M9A4 largely based on your BS-free critiques. Here in Colorado I'm stuck with 15 or fewer rounds for online orders so I appreciate it when you look at double-stack 2011's or updated versions of older guns like the P226 and M9 from the days when 13-15 rounds was a lot! Please keep up the great work and I'll be headed over to Patreon when I get back with my new toys. You have my vote for another look at Hi-Power clones and 2011's for the rest of us - having trouble finding Girsan's as I think your videos are selling them out!
Man great pickups man. I'm envious of you
You will love the M9A4! I sure do!
>Here in Colorado I'm stuck with 15 or fewer rounds for online order
Do you have family in other states?
Can you visit them on occasion?
Congratulations, you now can pick up your definitely not new, all pre-2013 magazines you always had.
Just bought a full size PDP also. Struggled with it and the Rival. Both have simply amazing triggers.
I live in Greeley that law has been lift
My wife and I picked our guns after watching your previous reviews and some others. Good to know the Canik and Shield Plus are still on top!
Still love my beretta apx centurion after a year. It just eats everything. The trigger is pretty nice and I like the ergonomics. Got it for 300 which is unheard of for a beretta.
I love the Beretta APX too , got mine for $300 but with the $100 rebate it cost $200 , I should have brought more !
I'm trying to decide between that and a TP9 SC. Leaning towards Beretta APX.
I didn't hear about the apx until I had already bought my Ruger Security 9 that was my first gun, but I remember seeing honest outlaw review the Beretta apx like right after I had already made my purchase and I was sad to see I could have gotten something way better. Lol. Didn't know enough about guns at the time. Just knew I wanted to spend about 300 bucks and I left the store clerk talked me into the ruger.
@@anthonygerber8261 Beretta APX all the way. Say no to Turkish guns.
Beretta APX was funny when I dry fired it. Kept feeling like I was "slicing" my finger tip in-between the trigger guard and the trigger. Very strange. Loved everything about it but that.
I just got my Girsan M1911C 9mm out to the range yesterday and could not stop shooting it!!! Very impressive pistol (so far)!!!
I'm a big fan so far
@@HonestOutlawReviews sometimes i think you are a “Girsan guy”
Which holster do you use for it? I'm currently looking at either the Girsan or the Rock Island Armory 1911 as my first 1911 so I'm trying to do as much research as I can right now before I buy.
@@JacksonWalter735 look at Legacy Firearms. They should have one. That’s who I am looking at for an AIWB rig
I was looking at a Baby Rock Island .380 1911 yesterday
Bought a PSA Dagger extreme carry in a 2-tone OD slide from their St. Patricks day sale, came with a nice case and a Vortex Venom optic all for $499. One of the best budget buys I've made recently
Psa qc is straight trash… and they send incorrect items and want us to pay to ship back their screw ups. Send out brand new psak gf3 (non Blem) with tons of rust and jacked up paint, shot detents etc. check that dagger before you sign the 4473 for it, because once you sign it…your stuck with it
Wow, that's a real bargain!
My M9A4 has been a treat to shoot. 1,300 rounds in and only started to malfunction when I got my holosun on it. Threw a Wilson combat 11.5 lb recoil spring with the shock buffer and it runs great. Thanks for making me feel confident in my decision, I watched all the videos I could on it and yours helped me finalize my decision. Thank you good sir!
I feel the exact same way about Canik. My Canik Elite is my favorite. It's just way better than any gun under $500 has any right to be.
I'm with you Chris , I'm a sucker for the 1911 as well , I own several and each one of them are awesome . Good video for people looking to buy an affordable gun that's reliable and easy to shoot. The Canik is my choice to tell people looking for a gun they can afford or maybe their first gun .
I seem to be doing that a lot as well... I own the TP9 SFX model and love it. Well I guess it's not entirely mine anymore, I gave it to my wife seeing that she has more faith in it than any other pistol that we own. It did come with a Vortex Viper on it which makes it easier for her to put it on target with every shot
Picked up a Sar b6 couple months ago. Full size and compact was on sale for 259 plus tax. I freaking love the gun. Excellent CZ clone. Next gun I get will be the Girsan regard 9mm. Excellent reviews so far. It’s beretta 9mm clone. Around 399 around here in Georgia. Use to buy expensive guns but being on disability with 4 spinal surgeries has made me research less expensive guns. My Sar b6 is amazing for under 300. And girsan regard gets nothing but positive reviews so I know it will be great too. Thanks for the vid
In addition to the Girsan, I would add the SDS/Tisas 1911's, especially the Carry model. FANTASTIC build and performance.
I’ve recently picked up the sds/tisas duty and I’m super impressed with the quality!
I have been looking at the SS 4 and 5 inch.
I have the 5" .
My next gun after my Sar b6 will be the Girsan regard 9mm beretta clone. Has excellent reviews on here.
Transition Security Academy Bratislava have them all :)
You've got to try out the tisas px-9 gen 3 from SDS imports. Duty style 9mm with 18 and 20 round mag, multiple back and side grips included, fiber optic front sight, cut for RMR out of the box, optional threaded barrel. All at between $330 and $380 depending on the seller. I would love to see you review that one. I have their 1911 and I love it.
I have the PX-9 Gen 3. I absolutely love it!! It immediately jumped into my top 3 in my collection!
Great gun! I got a gen 2 and I love it! Picked it up for 270 out the door. It's a work horse, she runs anything I've thrown in it with 0 fails. From shitty tula to Liberty aluminum +p hp's. I got it as a kinda joke budget gun and it's turned into my edc!
I have gen 1 with the Philippine national police insignia. I just purchased gen 3 the tactical model in FDE should be shipped to FFL this week. You can find them for a good price
I picked one of those up a few weeks ago for $35. Traded a Springfield xds 45acp for it. Haven't taken it to the range yet but I'm looking forward to it.
I was just looking at 1 2 weeks ago..defly my next purchase
Thanks! I would like to eventually upgrade to the Canik TP9 SC Elite (and get a Canik SFX Rival Dark Side). I just couldn’t turn down getting a NIB Taurus G3C for $199 with three mags. Glad to see it got an honorable mention.
Good List! Interesting that Canik tops the list. I've been a fan for years and have often thought them under-appreciated so it's good to see them gettin' some love.
Hahah, love the banter between you and Mrs. Outlaw at the end. You the man, Chris. And big shout out to Mrs. Outlaw! Thanks for your efforts you two.
I totally agree with #1, the Canik TP9 Elite SC. It is truly one of the best subcompact 9mm handguns.
Agreed! It's my favorite handgun on the list and I have 3 of the 5 lol. Shield plus is my carry gun, love it too but prefer shooting the canik any day of the week.
Love Canik, I just got a Mete SFT and Elite Combat Executive. Best trigger of any polymer striker gun on the market !
Very happy with my Canik TP9 sc ❤️
I loved my Canik Elite SC, however I am a thinner guy and the thickness of the gun made it print like crazy. Also had an abdominal muscle tear and the thickness was very uncomfortable.
Canik truly makes "Superior Handguns."
Glock "Perfection" doesn't live up to its slogan 😁
I love your videos! Fun & informative. Have you ever thought about making a top 5 Mrs. Honest Outlaw list? Her favorite guns for fun, her choices for home defense, her least favorite guns, or guns she thought she would like but hated. It doesn't matter what you come up with. Actually, I'd love to see these from both of you!
Yeah... My Taurus' are great guns NOW but when I got em the only one that was perfect out of the box was my G3.
My G2C required some work on the trigger bar section that engages the striker safety. Then the trigger spring broke.
And my G3C had to have its feed ramp sanded and polished to get my defensive ammo to chamber...
But like I said, Now they are both crazy accurate and perfectly reliable firearms. Just took a bit of work from me to get em to 100%. I get that not all people want to work on or modify their carry firearms but I dont mind.
All that said... It woulda been nice had they just functioned perfect out of the box. But at least I know how to fix em now. 😁👍
Mrs. Outlaw should do a list like this for her top 5 guns that are more tailored to women and/or for smaller hands.
Love Canik & they are great but APX are so underrated. What a gun, from a great company, & $300.... Hard to beat.
Thanks you for making this video. It helped settle the debate I was having between the masada and mete sft. Now I am just waiting on the 1000 rd review of the Taurus GX4. Awesome stuff, very helpful and informative.
I was awaiting the GX4 1000 round review as well. Guessing it will never happen. Also don't much care anymore since mine has been flawless for the year that I've owned it. Probably close to 1000 rounds through it.
Couldn’t agree more on the APX! I love that series of gun so much I have the FS, Centurion and Compact!
The newest apx as of summer 2022 is lovely
I saw your review a little bit ago about the Beretta and I instantly ordered it and it’s awesome! Shoutout to you!
I went with the APX Centurion because it was less money than the Canik. Yes the trigger wasn't as good at first, but after a thousand rounds, it feels even better. It's one of my favorite guns.
Thanks again for another very helpful video from a newbie looking for his first concealed carry gun.
Thankfully, in the free state of Florida.
...hopefully we follow our friends to the north in Georgia, and pass Constitutional Carry, making Florida state number 26.
Out of all the pistols mentioned I would also choose the Canik. I actually like it better than my Glock 19 which is why I just sold it yesterday. I'll be getting the Mete SFT which I'm finding just under 400.
Got mine for 600 :/ I recommend gun broker get it for under 400 bro but I also had the TP9 DA first sold it for the SFT man how I miss it tho
For carry it would be the elite SC and even would carry the DA but is a bit longer at 4.07 in and the mete is at 4.5 I think just a tad bit longer and the double action trigger is just nice man
Don’t get me wrong SFT trigger is nice too but miss the DA a true gem and was burnt bronze
I just picked up a Canik elite combat executive a couple weeks ago, and it has easily become my favorite gun.
Love the Canik’s. I own 4 of them and next to buy is the DA.
Solid list. Thanks for sharing!
Today's market is saturated with excellent pistols and nobody remembers the old Ruger P-series. For people with thin wallets, They're absolutely stellar and can be found cheap in the "please take me home" bin at the gun store. Keep an eye out.
This is a great list. There are so many budget pistols out there to actually test that have not been comparatively tested just due to the sheer number of different makes and models. There are a handful of Turkish pistols for instance that would stand up to these on the list. But it is still a great list and I respect all you do for the Firearms community.
This was a Very Informative video and I think it will help lots of folks choose a good firearm. I also noticed that Mrs. Outlaw has some nice muscular forearms in the scenes of her shooting. I bet she can really tame a recoiling pistol and look Beautiful in the process.
Not even surprised to see the Girsan 1911 on here. Gun shop owners love them because it's cheap, reliable, and people want 1911's. They even make a 6" 10mm version for $660
I am completely sold on that compact 1911. Thank you for sharing this. Surprisingly I have not heard of that company before and you are absolutely right, at $500 for a compact 1911 that actually runs….. GREAT DEAL!!!
The APX is a great gun. Soft shooting as well. Was glad to see you highlight it. Probably the best “budget gun” that I’ve owned.
I have the full size. It’s great. Absolutely bomb proof. The only criticism I have is it is somewhat heavy for a polymer gun.
I have the Centurion, and I absolutely love it. But yes, even it is a little big and heavy for a carry gun. I just recently purchased a Kimber Micro 9, and love the size. I'm quite happy with it for carry, but I'll never give up my APX...it's still my favorite.
“This old b!tch has done it before, it’ll do it again” hahaha 😂 love this channel.
"still laying pipe" 😂😂
The way Chris talks is what keeps me coming back every time. Best gun videos period.
I have the Canik tp9 elite SC and I absolutely love it!
Thanks for all your reviews!
I agree!
I carry a Canik Elite SC every day and love it. 15 rounds, don’t print best trigger!!!
After your recommendation, I bought a Shield Plus. It was S&Ws Bugout Bag package with 1 10rd. and 4 13 rd.mags, night sights, optic cut, first aid kit and a really decent bag. A bit over 500 and a 50 dollar rebate coming. I'm and old guy but I think it shoots better than my G17. Thanks
Wow! That was a helluva deal!
Ouch. Nice deal.
Canik Tp9 SC for the win! I have one and love it. I’m still looking for the elusive threaded barrel that’s never available. The only upgrade that I would do to mine is an aftermarket back strap.
Try Taylor Freelance.
@@bobfoster687 yes. Thank you. That’s what I’ll be getting. I forgot to mention I have a Sig Romeo Zero micro red dot sight installed on mine and a Olight PL-mini 2 Valkyrie weapon light.
I've been carrying the original M&P Shield .40c (compact) as my EDC for almost a decade now and I never once felt like 10+1 was not going to be enough. I can also vouch for it's reliability... took every round I ever put through it without a single jam or failure.
I carry the beretta apx with a threaded barrel. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know owns a gun. It is a great gun
Love my Canik. Hard to carry anything else at the ranch.
yep, the tactical toblerone is very oddly underrated
I've never heard a bad thing about it, ever, but in every conversation about modern handguns it gets forgotten.
My main carry 9 mm is that Canik, and I bought it after watching one of your reviews. It is a honey. I carry that or my M&P Shield 45. Gonna add a Shield 40 soon.
Great List - I own the Canik SC Elite and love it. The only problem with Canik is finding magazines for the gun.
The Girsan Regard beretta clone is also a really good pistol they do accept beretta 92 magazines and are accurate but the only issue is that the slides and barrels are not interchangeable but they’re worth the money.
My favorite budget guns of all time : Surplus CZ 52 pistol in 7.62x25 & a surplus Mossen M44 carbine. The CZ 52 pistol could be had for $150 w 2 mags and a holster & sell for around $400 today. I own and love the Beretta APX compact . Nice list Chris . Thank you
Hands down, best gun review channel ever!
Knocked it out the park again, as always!
You are really just the best Reviewer for Pistols going!!! 🙌🏼. Keep it going brother!!!
I have the Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive and I will agree with you. This pistol allows me to shoot way better, more accurate, faster, just better all the way around.
I know you've reviewed it but it wasn't on your list. Id personally pit the Arex Delta gen 2 on the list, definitely my favorite gun thats sub $500.
Glad I didn't watch this video before I went to the gun shop this afternoon! Thanks for all the info you give us!!
Definitely the best gun channel on youtube! love the budget gun reviews on your channel but have you seen this Bersa TPR9C Compact 9mm? its been around for abit.
There is another budget 1911 I think you should review whenever you get the chance. It is the SDS Tisas 1911 carry B45.
I love my Canik TP9 Elite SC. The trigger is very much like a Walther trigger. That would be my #1 budget gun, too. Got mine for $419. I put a Swampfox optic on it, but it doesn't really need an optic.
Girsan from what I found out purchased a bunch of miling machines from Beretta to make the Girsan Regard MC and in its out of the box form I was surgical at 50 yards with my very first shot. The owner of the company carries a elite version of the same gun for his EDC.
I was going to rant a little about no Caniks, but then at the end (well, before the pipe laying conversation, but near the end) you sang the praises of my every day carry - the SC. Love this gun. A friend of mine bought the gun I didn't buy when I bought the Caniks, a CZ P10 C, that was also below $500. A little surprised that you didn't have any CZ's mentioned in this video.
Suggestion for future review: Mossberg MC2sc. It’s available for < $400 and is optics ready at about the same size as a glock 43X.
Good suggestion. If you arent saved make sure you get saved by Jesus Christ. Time is running out.
Is it really under 400? I only ever saw 500+ and that just seemed too high (to me, a poor) for a carry piece.
@@rob6850 I’ve seen it for $399. It’s on Bud’s right now for $419. There is a version with night sights that’s about $60-$70 more.
I own 1, 2, 3 and 5, so not too bad. I agree with you about the APX. A lot of people let the slide serrations stop them from buying that gun. I like the way they look, but to each their own. I've been looking for a 1911. I'll consider the Girsan MC based on your review.
I LOVE my canik tp9 sf elite. Shoots so good, super accurate, and very reasonably priced. I just took mine to the range yesterday.
The one gripe on Canik is the magazines.
You can get magazines from a single aftermarket manufacturer, but you can't find the factory magazines anywhere with any reliability. Have to call around to gun stores until you find someone that has a couple sitting on the back of a shelf somewhere.
Thankfully the magazines all fit so long as they are long enough, you can run a 20rd mag in an SC, but obviously couldn't stick a 12rd mag in an SF.
Pretty sure the Canik mags fit Taurus as well, though I don't think they would lock the slide back.
The Girssan Regard MC( Beretta Clone) love this damn thing, just love it. I have been researching the Windicator(I hope I spelled correctly) German made .357 revolver, really hard to come by but looks very impressive.
There's also a company called Zenith that pimps out Girssan guns and man they are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
I’ve have both a regard and windicator. I have 0 issues with either.
There are some points on the windicator I considered filing a bit. But I carried that for bout 6 months.
Palmetto has a deal for the M&P Plus with a total of 5 mags (10x1, 13x4) with carry bag for $549.99, plus a $50 rebate. I bought it, thought for sure it was going to come with the 10 capacity mags, but was very surprised they opted with the higher capacity mags.
Awesome video, thanks!
I love your input on these firearms. I own a G3 and had to pause the video when you mentioned your bad experience out of the box. You did explain how the others you owned were good and just the 1 was faulty. I got no complaints it just sucks that the good experience with mine isn't as common as I'd like it to be. It is a great firearm though. I imagine anyone who owns any of the guns on the list will get somewhat excited if they have owned it for any period of time. Nice to know things are not necessarily as obsolete as it sounds every time a new product drops.
I have the Canik TP9 Elite SC. One of my favorite handguns by far. Right next to my Taurus G3C.
Love'em both!
As an owner, I DEFINITELY endorse the Beretta APX.
Kinda surprised none of the cz P10 series made it on here, fantastic pistols that can absolutely be had for under 500, i think ive even seen optics ready models just under 500
CZ under $500? Gotta be cheesy.🤔🤔
I carry the elite sc I love it never clean it and it eats whatever I put in it Brass or steel new or old not a single issue in 2 years even loading empty casings while I practice to simulate a malfunction still gets the job done
I have a S&W Model 99 that I picked up for 300 bucks. Great trigger, great accuracy, flies under the radar.
Please do the Arex Delta 2. I've had an opportunity to run the long slide version, and I absolutely love if. To me it's close to Canik for what you get for the price. Some people don't like the trigger, but when loaded the trigger seems softer than dry firing. I can't tout this one enough, and I don't mean just for the price.
Only con on the APX is that they don’t sell extra slides. Would like to have an RDO slide to swap between optic and irons whenever I want.
I currently carry the Canik TP9 Elite SC. Love this gun so much. I cycle back and forth between the Canik and my S&W M&P 2.0 compact. The Canik crushes the m&p.
For compact edc I think my next gun is the Glock 43X MOS. I love the way it feels and the size.
A very comprehensive introduction, useful information for gun buyer. Thanks a lot.
Love my full size APX. Your review got me interested in the line. Wasn’t a big fan at first but I switched the grip to one without finger grooves and now love it.
How many does it hold? 12?
My Centurion holds 15+1. I think the full size holds 17+1.
Yes, the full size is 17+1.
Man that Girsan sure looks like quite a deal. I considered the Ruger the best deal on a 1911 on the market which is why I went with one. I got one of the Talo special editions for just under $1k out the door which in NY state isn’t bad from what I can find. $500 for a solid 1911 is an excellent deal.
I bought one cheap, great shooter, sights a bit off. Shoots slightly low, I can adjust my aim in short order. Not bad enough to spend time or money to correct.
Pretty sure ruger gets their 1911s from turkey coats and assembles here.
@@jeremye6516 Gun and all components made in America.
Canik and Beretta apx centurion - total winners. Especially Canik. 👌💯. Nice review
When people talk about capacity, I always ask them how many times they plan to miss their target. Lol
When people like you like to bring up that issue..I like to ask.."Have you ever been in a fight before? Have you ever got your adrenaline up before?" Lol
@@SCH292 Being a Deputy Sheriff for almost twenty years, I hope so. Lol
Absolutely love my caniks.
Considered "old" by some, I found the Ruger SR-9 to have a great trigger and quick reset. I don't know why they weren't popular back in the mid 2000s.
Good gun with a great trigger. I think the magazine safety turned off many in the CC market.
Prior to the SR9 series, Ruger wasn't exactly the epitome of conceal carry handguns. The first batch did have issues with light primer strikes and the first run did not have the best trigger. The SR9c came with that sweet, out of the box trigger but still had light primer strike issues (I've sent two SR9c back for replacement). Ruger was one of the first production arms maker to offer extended, grip attached magazines and the market just wasn't there yet, which other makers have come afterwards to have success.
@@rogerwood5228 Hmm. That's interesting. I got mine used (cause I'm......frugal [cheap]) 3 years ago and I'll definitely keep a look out for light primer strikes.
@@chewybaca67 I purchased two about 10 years ago and both required fixing the striker. I think the issue was with the sear for the magazine disconnect was disrupting the striker plunge. The problem was supposedly addressed with later production runs. I forget now, but they serialized the later runs to visually tell the difference. You can probably do an easy internet search on that serial sequence.
Have no issues with my sr9 it was my first gun and is still a reliable old gun
Ya know, i just fugin appreciate your channel more than most guntoob
I love my canik tp9 sc elite. Solid list
Great list Honest Outlaw! I love it and completely agree. To me your #1 and #2 can definitely be interchangeable depending on what you like and what you're looking for. I'd take a full size Beretta APX for an overall pistol or the Canik TP9 Elite SC if I'm more focused on EDC/concealed carry.
The Beretta APX is such a flat shooter, has an above average trigger, grippy grip texture, great ergonomics, mags are cheap, made in Italy/USA, and the slide serrations work very well (especially if you get the optics ready RDO version which are usually $50-75 more if you can find one). I highly recommend getting the Competition Firing Pin Spring Assembly and the Heavy Metallic RSA Guide Rod Assembly straight off Beretta's website to make trigger even better while lessening the felt recoil. They both used to be $15 each but prices has increased in 2022. I think those are only compatible with the full size APX though. After the cheap upgrades, the $300-$329 APX is still cheaper than many barebones premium firearms out there. The Compact and Centurion models are great from what I heard, but I don't have any experience with them
I know microcompacts are popular these days (the Taurus GX4 for $350 would be a great budget microcompact for the list) but I still find myself gravitating towards the Canik TP9 Elite SC. It has one of the best stock triggers out there, comes with so many mags and accessories out of the box (various capacity mags and even a holster), the ergonomics are so comfy, you can mount an optic on it, great for conceal carry, fun at the range with a full grip if you put on the included extended mag, and it presents such a great value. The TP9 Elite SC was my introduction to Canik and I've loved what they have released since then.