Of course more is better. Unfortunately not every state allows mags > 10 rounds. In those scenarios, folks need to train so that muscle memory will kick in if more than one mag is needed. Carry what you can and train.
No I don't. I have 2 shield mags and one of them just failed unexpectedly. It lost all spring tension. It was replaced. I imagine if I had called on that gun on the worst day of my life. The bulk of the engineering of a modern semi-automatic handgun is centered around the magazine. When you change the magazine to an aftermarket one you no longer have Glock's legendary reliability. That's not worth the 50% increase in capacity for a gun that may or may not function as the manufacturer designed it. Besides if you've got 8 rounds in your gun you'll have enough ammo for most engagements.@@dariuskincaid
Ive been carrying my firearm for 20+ years. You know how many times I’ve had to fire a self defense shot? 0. I live in a very safe area of town and practice self awareness when outside of my immediate area. I have several handguns with a range of capacities. I carry my G43 the most as it’s the most comfortable/concealable.
Glock 19 with the right holster = No print, lol. It's all about the holster because the same gun in a crap holster is gonna print no matter how hard you try.
Also imo most self defense engagements happen in a small proximity. I think it’s more important to be accurate. And when I say accurate I mean understanding the human anatomy and shot placement. Also the type of ammo.
@@dariuskincaid at the same time it all seems situational. I think it’s true we have to start preparing for active shooter situations along with the self defense training.
I agree and disagree. We don’t need people who can’t hit with 10 rounds squeezing off 20 rounds in the street. Those rounds have to be accounted for. More rounds you shoot means more times you’ve missed.
This right here. The thought of 10+ rounds just subconsciously gives people the false sense of security that if they miss its okay cause you got extra rounds. Vs training yourself & being proficient of your shots cause you know you only have 10 rounds. People first thought should be avoiding & escaping the dangerous scenario anyways not engage & prepare for a gun fight. The point of CCW is self defense lol seems like many forgot what that means.
@@mikelllively5665 I carry a PDP a lot and I just put ten rounds in the mags. No reason to bog myself down with ten more shots I'm never going to use.
Awesome video, thank you for putting this together, lots of good advice here. I live in Commiefornia, but my county does allow concealed carry, definitely applying.
You make a good argument, however with the 10 round or less capacity , no one is standing out there in a fire fight reloading, i think you would seek cover and try and reload when its safe with a revolver or semi . The objective isn't to shoot fast/reload but to put good shots On body .
Regardless of the capacity. One should carry additional magazines. When carrying my beretta 92 which I hold 18 rounds I carry 2 additional plus a happy stick My other edc 3 inch magnum research 4 additional magazines. However a handgun is designed to push away from the gun fight. Now once to truck it is time to become a Death Dealer
Your definitely right about the second part of your comment. But shot placement is key. Most self defense shootings are only a few rounds exchanged. I like a Glock 27 with a spare Glock 22 mag.
I completely agree! I went from a 43x to a Shadow Systems MR920 Elite (a Gucci Glock 19) as my EDC and carrying a bigger g u n with at least 15 to 19 rds feels much better. I feel much more confident if a bad situation happens. Train daily!! Great video
Walking around with two magazines 15 rounds a piece 30 rounds in total and the only thing y’all hit is innocent people, cars, businesses, homes and air. While you have men out here with a revolver with 6 rounds and he kills with 2-3 shots
I agree. Nothing against having more capacity. But Im firm believer in the gun you carry is the gun that will save your life. Regardless of size or capacity. Your CCW should be the gun you're most proficient with period. Sure having more rounds compensate for when the adrenaline kicks in. But the whole point of a CCW is for self defense. Your first priory is escaping the situation. Guys here be acting like they wanna get into a gun fight first smfh. Some states are allowed 10 rounds anyways so what are those suppose to do then? Lol not caring about printing? Then why CC? Just open carry then lmfao
I’m 22 and live in Philadelphia and I carry everyday and the least I carry is my Ruger lcp max 10+1 just because it’s light enough and doesn’t pull my sweats down being that I mostly wear sweat pants for comfort but I think I’m going to start carrying my G3C because things have been wild here!
Every point you made is valid. But in my opinion I prefer subcompacts because i don't see carrying a 4" and longer barrel all day. It's the comfort for me that keeps me away from full size guns. I carry a 26 with 15 rounds. And that's a little big some times. I thought these micros the 43x and hellcat pro were the best things since sliced bread but the more I shoot them the more I don't like them. They're great for carry. But I prefer to shoot my 26 all day over them. To me a subcompact with a baseplate is the perfect set up.
I can understand that point. I’ve actually found that for my body type the shorter barreled pistols are more uncomfortable than the longer ones.. even throwing a x300 on made it more comfortable. It’s weird but it’s true at least for me lol
Dude! I love your honesty and just raw opinions. Fuck the insurance and I don't give a shit if I print. You are the only UA-camr I have ever heard tell the truth. The pocket pistols are shit, I'm currently carrying my Beretta px4 storm full size. I love this gun, but I am looking at getting another Canik.
I just came across this video as I was shopping for a 43x and I can’t lie, you made some solid points. I’m going to keep carrying the 19 for a while now so I can be sure I’m not wasting my money
Great common sense video. I particularly appreciated what you said about EDC insurance and worrying about printing being bullshit. I couldn’t agree more. Thank you.
Proficiency is key with anything you carry. I definitely agree with tactical training and having that level of training helps you ten fold. Currently I’ve ran 1500+ rounds through my new carry pistol which is the 43x MOS with S15 mags before that it was my Gen4 G19 MOS which I’ve carried and shot for years. This video has some great informative tips for those who just buy guns throw additions to it and don’t train at all!
Appreciate the discussion……..in the last month or so I have switched back to carrying my P10C. It’s the gun I shoot the best so why leave it at home in the safe?
It depends on where you live. I carry a compact 1911 in 45acp with seven rounds otw covered by a shirt. The gun is a last resort. I’m not looking for a shootout. Most people run after one shot. Been carrying for ten years and haven’t had to pull it yet.
These are good points. I still carry my p365 with the flush fit ten round nag on most days because i work in an office environment with my shirt tucked in. The gun with the flush fit mag conceals the best. I carry a 17 round as backup. I agree with you though that you should really carry as kuch gin as you can muster. Great video.
I only own 1 compact gun, subs and pocket guns are a no go for me. The rest of my guns are full size and yes I can conceal carry them comfortably. I always go by the motto you should always carry what you shoot best and are most familiar with.
I’m pretty sure glock had to use 10 rd mags in order to maintain its original polymer design. The walls have to be thicker than metal in order to use a polymer mag.
To be honest I only carry a single stack with extra mag or two . I can’t carry Glock 19 anymore . Way to uncomfortable vs my single stacks bersa bp9cc or cz p-10m. I’m sticking with my single stacks and extra round or two . One magazine to engage the enemy, then run away and still having extra mag
While I do agree with the notion that the more the merrier when it comes to magazine capacity for a carry pistol, some states like NJ prohibit magazines with more than 10 rounds. We only just recently had it made possible to get a carry permit after the Bruen decision. Hopefully the unconstitutional magazine capacity law will be thrown out soon also. Good video thanks for shining light on these important 2a topics
I have the 43X also. Kept it stock. Now its on the shelf. Warm weather i go with the Shield Plus. 10, 13, and 15rds. Cooler weather, Hellcat Pro. 15, 17rds.
I carry 5 shot revolvers, Glock 19’s, glock43’s and 1911’s depending on the season and need for concealment. The gun is just a tool. The user is the weapon. The skill of the user is what counts. If you don’t have the skills you shouldn’t be carrying a gun.
I carry custom Springfield mil spec 1911 and S&W 442 %90 of the time Why? Cause I like it and shoot good with them. I Also have a Glock 26. I don’t understand people who actually worry about capacity, don’t get me wrong I’m certainly not against it but the odds of you getting into a huge round exchanging gunfight where your reloading as a citizen are next to zero…..
@@jai3064idk I heard you can keep and carry all mags over 10rds that you owned prior to the ban. It’s a mess really, the ban doesn’t do much cause where I live people drive to Oregon or Idaho and get higher capacity mags there so yeah it’s all messed up
I'm glad you're bringing up some solid points. Most people SHOULD carry how they live and train more. Have tools dedicated for certain roles is a must. I'll never rule out single stack pistols because they have their role. The question should be: what role does it play in your life. Plus, adjust clothing size for firearms does help. Above all, train. All of this and that on the Internet is "theory"; training will weed out what works and what doesn't.
Depends on where you’re going and what you’re doing. I do occasionally carry a 15+1 9mm, but I always carry an LCP MAX with backup 12rd magazine. That .380 is a primary for me when I’m working, but when I’m not working it’s either 10rd .40 S&W, 16 rd 9mm, or 6rd .357 magnum. I live in a very rural area, but if I lived in a city I would be carrying a higher capacity 9mm the vast majority of the time. 9mm works, but it doesn’t compare to .357 magnum and it never will.
I love my micro hellcat, gx4, and lcr 38+p, they comfortable and concealable for my job, besides most people don't get into firefights with gangbangers or terrorists, i know i haven't, I definitely get what you are saying though because it is 2024 good video
15 rnd micro Dagger Mags work well with the 43/48 as well. #5 is absolutely true. No one pays attention. Everyone is on their phones. Carry what you can shoot.
43x has 10 rounds. Perfect amount in my opinion. My professor was a cop for over 30 years. He said 4 or 5 is at the most what someone needs in the area I live. Fire some shots to defend yourself and get tfbout of there he said.
True indeed.. My state makes it hard to get a gun let alone to carry..I have a Canik next journey is to get my certs to carry... Yeah 2A but still have to go thru loop holes background checks and a test "you can fail" just to fully exercise my 2A... Yeah freedom
Mall, movies, shopping, church, etc. always 12+ 9 mm minimum 365 variant. If I’m just running around without my family my LCP max holds 13 rounds of 380. Still super small and 13 rounds.
Great video bro. When I first started carrying I had a 43x with the shield and I kept having issues cause I wanted capacity, and i tried gen 1 2 and wasn’t happy and So when the Sig x-macro came out I was very happy !! Love the p-320 bro !!
You point out a ton of great information tho. I will definitely take this stuff into account and no I aint afraid of printing and I aint afraid of having only 10 rounds. But props bro
I completely agree with your statement about Chinese-made goods or even just "affordable " goods. Look at how they talk about companies like PSA or Aero or anyone that isn't charging 2k for a firearm but will drive the hell out of Toyota trucks. However, I've gotten into larping and started building my kit and there might be some arguments made for things like nylon used to make plate carriers and belts ect with how night vision makes it illuminate. On the flip side as more info comes out about the war in Ukraine we see soldiers and mercenaries using gear that is frowned upon because it's made in China or steel body armor and those are no no's according to the community.
Man I watch a lot of Ukraine footage and you’re absolutely right! That’s why when these purist talk about certain brands I cringe! It’s mostly fashion statements for a lot of people really
Yeah welcome Massachusetts. Nothing can have over 10 rounds, including an ar-15. Only way is if you get pre ban mags and good luck finding them an or paying for them.
I gotta disagree on the number of rounds I’d say carry based off of how much you know about your community 10 and less can good for someone making a quick walk to the gas station or open park full of people
Well when you live in a state where by law its only 10 per mag and a felony per extra bullet then I'm taking the 10. But if this wasn't the case then i'd absolutely carry more. No reason not to when the criminals don't care about laws and have over 10.
I don’t know how this video popped up but I agree 😂 people over exaggerate their abilities greatly you’d think they’re John wick with his glock26/hk or something & even try to justify crap like 5-6rd revolvers or 6-7rd pistols lol. I’m in Memphis crime is extremely bad all they seem to use lately is extended Glocks, Draco’s, AR pistols. And they normally run in groups to go fucking with people. For this reason G17 is my primary carry big gun small caliber & can take the 30 when I’m at home if I can’t get to my rifle
It would be interesting to study cases where Civilians fired *more* than 10 rounds in a public self defense scenerio. Alot of questions, such as were they charged w/ public endangerment? I know in many home defense cases its very common to dump a whole mag. I’d always want as much firepower and capacity as I could hold but still curious(for curiosity sake) as to how many citizen civilians have ever *needed* it and if so, under what circumstances and how they were subsequently dealt w/ by the law.
Todays criminals dont normally carry on body its usually a man purse or backpack and they'll carry anything they can get if they're already prohibited from ownership that being said I know alot of people who will not carry a gun unfortunately it seems most people pre plan attacks on weak targets but when their time comes they're not ready and it's usually over the dumbest things 😢 let's make a change it would be nice to carry a gun for protection against things like animal attacks instead of those in our own communities
Sometimes I carry a 5 shot revolver in 357 mag but I usually carry .38 special +p in it when I do carry it.. But also a lot of the time I carry a Glock 26 with 10-12 rounds.. & either way I’m not really worried about being out gunned.
I’m honestly thinking of carrying my full size CZ p10f holds 21 plus 1 I conceal carry at my side and I tried it the other day without a holster felt fine but my usual carry is a Walther pdp compact
It sounds like you've done a lot of research and watched a lot of video... can you point to specific cases where having more than 10 rounds made a difference in the outcome of an encounter? Or when civilian defense encounters required tactical re-loads?
Pretty much every mass shooting in the last 5 years.. I mean the Lakewood Church shooting footage was released not too long ago go take a look at that footage!
Yeah. I did see this. I guess I thought you were making a different point. If I'm not mistaken, the shooter in Lakewood was encountered by and killed by armed security guards at the church. And I thought the assertion of your video was that armed citizens needed to have more than 10 rounds. I didn't realize you were including in that people who are paid, trained and hired to protect a other humans. I guess my thinking is... In a situation like this, if my job is not to protect the church property, as a normal civilian, my priority COULD BE to get to safety and call for trained people to respond (i.e. police, security, etc.) I don't think this example represents a case where an armed civilian needed more than 10 rounds in a defensive shooting. I haven't found a case, but I thought you might have insight I don't and that's why I asked. I do take the idea of self defense seriously and so I want to make sure I'm seeing all sides.
I’ve been conceal carrying for over 13 years and I live in California. I’ve never had to use it and I really don’t even feel less prepared with have a 10rd mag with a 10rd backup. I have a few 17rd mags from freedom week years back. High Capacity mags would be great but it’s not a deal breaker. If I need more than 20 rounds in a self defense situation? I was targeting it was an assassination attempt. IMO
Facts! Conceal Carry insurance is a money grab, particularly in states with harsh gun restrictions like California, NY State, Illinois, DC, etc.. If you find yourself in a situation where you have to defend yourself just simply have any decent attorney that can read case law. My daughter is a lawyer and this from her mouth. So I don’t buy any of that crap! Great insights. 👍🏾
Carrying A Gun With 10 Rounds Or Less In 2024 Is Wild! Most folks are out of touch with reality when it comes to capacity since no one is going to even get through the first mag or revolver cylinder let alone reload in a five second gunfight. Its over in five seconds. You don't need all that extra ammo but carry it if it makes you more confident. Yes there is that less than one percent chance of multiple threats and a longer gunfight and that is why we carry reloads and don't stake our lives on averages. If you live in gangland then I can see you needing that extra ammo but not the average person. So carry as many rounds as you think you might need for situations in your area. Bear in mind that if you fire more than two or three rounds at one or two threats then you will be held responsible for those rounds in court as a lawyer is attached to every bullet. Lawyers and juries are not going to be understanding if you spray and pray. The average person faces one or two threats in an extreme close range short quick five second gunfight while the above average person living in gang and crime ridden areas faces a greater chance of multiple threats and a fifteen to thirty second gunfight. So the average person should carry a minimum of twelve rounds while eighteen rounds would be better. The above average person should carry a minimum of twenty rounds while thirty would be better.
All of carry pistols have 15 round mags minimum. Even my MC9, Hellcat and Shield + come with 10-13 round mags but I carry with the 15 rounders. My Hellcat Pro and PDp have 15 rounds and home defense all have 15 and over. I totally agree... and the China and Turkey thing cracks me up. Most of the guns people are carrying are foreign. It's just elitism
Facts especially in cities like Philadelphia. This week alone, there have been a half of dozen shootings on and near our public transit system 😢
Lived there 10 years, my Citizens App used to be JUMPING! 🥴
Yup you’re 100 % right … I live in Philadelphia I carry everyday no less then 15 rounds per mag plus one in the pipe
Of course more is better. Unfortunately not every state allows mags > 10 rounds. In those scenarios, folks need to train so that muscle memory will kick in if more than one mag is needed. Carry what you can and train.
Every time I get reminded that some states are restricted to 10 or less rounds I sigh in disbelief.. still can’t believe it’s a real thing in America
In the District of Columbia it’s a felony to have more than a 10 round mag in any firearm or just have it period.
Jersey 😔
NJ
Criminals carry high capacity mags … ponder upon that
Tell that to our CA governor who wants to get rid of ALL mags - great vid brother
I live in Ct we can’t carry more than 10 rounds unfortunately that’s why I always keep a backup mag on me
same here bro, its ass
Listening to this while carrying my 10 round 43x with a spare mag. Appreciate this discussion bro. I think I'm going to subscribe. Good stuff
You don’t trust Shield Mags?
No I don't. I have 2 shield mags and one of them just failed unexpectedly. It lost all spring tension. It was replaced. I imagine if I had called on that gun on the worst day of my life. The bulk of the engineering of a modern semi-automatic handgun is centered around the magazine. When you change the magazine to an aftermarket one you no longer have Glock's legendary reliability. That's not worth the 50% increase in capacity for a gun that may or may not function as the manufacturer designed it. Besides if you've got 8 rounds in your gun you'll have enough ammo for most engagements.@@dariuskincaid
@@dariuskincaidi cant find any to trust , i heard negative things about them , what version should i grab ?
@@drew76541Get the psa mags fuck shield arms.
@@ADJ1229 You could use a high capacity glock mag if you shave off the plastic.
Ive been carrying my firearm for 20+ years. You know how many times I’ve had to fire a self defense shot? 0. I live in a very safe area of town and practice self awareness when outside of my immediate area. I have several handguns with a range of capacities. I carry my G43 the most as it’s the most comfortable/concealable.
I practice situational awareness when going to the mailbox or taking out the trash and i live in a safe wealthy town. Gotta cover my asp
Glock 19 with the right holster = No print, lol. It's all about the holster because the same gun in a crap holster is gonna print no matter how hard you try.
Couldn’t agree more
You made a lot of great points sir, especially #4 & 5.
Thanks for watching!
Also imo most self defense engagements happen in a small proximity. I think it’s more important to be accurate. And when I say accurate I mean understanding the human anatomy and shot placement. Also the type of ammo.
Very well said! 🙌🏽
@@dariuskincaid at the same time it all seems situational. I think it’s true we have to start preparing for active shooter situations along with the self defense training.
I agree and disagree. We don’t need people who can’t hit with 10 rounds squeezing off 20 rounds in the street. Those rounds have to be accounted for. More rounds you shoot means more times you’ve missed.
This right here. The thought of 10+ rounds just subconsciously gives people the false sense of security that if they miss its okay cause you got extra rounds. Vs training yourself & being proficient of your shots cause you know you only have 10 rounds. People first thought should be avoiding & escaping the dangerous scenario anyways not engage & prepare for a gun fight. The point of CCW is self defense lol seems like many forgot what that means.
You 2 must be atf
Glad someone sees it from my perspective, I carry 15 rounders & at least 2 back up mags but is it really necessary day to day.. HELL NO smh lol
How does your philosophy account for multiple assailants? People on drugs? Heavy clothing?
@@mikelllively5665 I carry a PDP a lot and I just put ten rounds in the mags. No reason to bog myself down with ten more shots I'm never going to use.
Retired navy and i enjoyed this…..
🙏🏽 thank you!
Attorneys on retainer is the way to go!
Awesome video, thank you for putting this together, lots of good advice here. I live in Commiefornia, but my county does allow concealed carry, definitely applying.
Insane what they are doing to California!
You make a good argument, however with the 10 round or less capacity , no one is standing out there in a fire fight reloading, i think you would seek cover and try and reload when its safe with a revolver or semi . The objective isn't to shoot fast/reload but to put good shots On body .
I edc a glock 27 with a +1 extension and a 13rd back up. I'm good with my pistol capacity.
Regardless of the capacity. One should carry additional magazines.
When carrying my beretta 92 which I hold 18 rounds I carry 2 additional plus a happy stick
My other edc 3 inch magnum research
4 additional magazines. However a handgun is designed to push away from the gun fight. Now once to truck it is time to become a Death Dealer
I curious to know how you conceal all that.
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True I train most nights with dry fire and mag reloads with both rifle and pistol.
Carry full size, full capacity, and train / train / train!!!
Your sidearm is used to get to your rifle.
Your definitely right about the second part of your comment. But shot placement is key. Most self defense shootings are only a few rounds exchanged. I like a Glock 27 with a spare Glock 22 mag.
I completely agree! I went from a 43x to a Shadow Systems MR920 Elite (a Gucci Glock 19) as my EDC and carrying a bigger g u n with at least 15 to 19 rds feels much better. I feel much more confident if a bad situation happens. Train daily!! Great video
Walking around with two magazines 15 rounds a piece 30 rounds in total and the only thing y’all hit is innocent people, cars, businesses, homes and air. While you have men out here with a revolver with 6 rounds and he kills with 2-3 shots
I agree. Nothing against having more capacity. But Im firm believer in the gun you carry is the gun that will save your life. Regardless of size or capacity. Your CCW should be the gun you're most proficient with period. Sure having more rounds compensate for when the adrenaline kicks in. But the whole point of a CCW is for self defense. Your first priory is escaping the situation. Guys here be acting like they wanna get into a gun fight first smfh. Some states are allowed 10 rounds anyways so what are those suppose to do then? Lol not caring about printing? Then why CC? Just open carry then lmfao
I’m 22 and live in Philadelphia and I carry everyday and the least I carry is my Ruger lcp max 10+1 just because it’s light enough and doesn’t pull my sweats down being that I mostly wear sweat pants for comfort but I think I’m going to start carrying my G3C because things have been wild here!
It’s the Wild Wild West up there! Be safe bro!
Every point you made is valid. But in my opinion I prefer subcompacts because i don't see carrying a 4" and longer barrel all day. It's the comfort for me that keeps me away from full size guns. I carry a 26 with 15 rounds. And that's a little big some times. I thought these micros the 43x and hellcat pro were the best things since sliced bread but the more I shoot them the more I don't like them. They're great for carry. But I prefer to shoot my 26 all day over them. To me a subcompact with a baseplate is the perfect set up.
I can understand that point. I’ve actually found that for my body type the shorter barreled pistols are more uncomfortable than the longer ones.. even throwing a x300 on made it more comfortable. It’s weird but it’s true at least for me lol
It all depends on your lifestyle, where you live and your comfortability with protecting yourself.
Excellent video on some very valid points.👍
Thanks!
Dude! I love your honesty and just raw opinions. Fuck the insurance and I don't give a shit if I print. You are the only UA-camr I have ever heard tell the truth. The pocket pistols are shit, I'm currently carrying my Beretta px4 storm full size. I love this gun, but I am looking at getting another Canik.
Appreciate it brother!
I just came across this video as I was shopping for a 43x and I can’t lie, you made some solid points. I’m going to keep carrying the 19 for a while now so I can be sure I’m not wasting my money
Kids in the 80s went to school with bulletproof vests on things are better today people just watch way too much news
Depends on where you live imo
If you cant hit at 7 to 10 yards you dont need a gun
Great common sense video. I particularly appreciated what you said about EDC insurance and worrying about printing being bullshit. I couldn’t agree more. Thank you.
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Proficiency is key with anything you carry. I definitely agree with tactical training and having that level of training helps you ten fold. Currently I’ve ran 1500+ rounds through my new carry pistol which is the 43x MOS with S15 mags before that it was my Gen4 G19 MOS which I’ve carried and shot for years. This video has some great informative tips for those who just buy guns throw additions to it and don’t train at all!
You should start talking about Rifles. I'm curious to hear your opinion.
Lol yea I have a lot to say about rifles just haven’t found the right topic to do a video on just yet
Appreciate the discussion……..in the last month or so I have switched back to carrying my P10C. It’s the gun I shoot the best so why leave it at home in the safe?
The P10C is NICE! 🙌🏽
Agreed with almost every point you made
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It depends on where you live. I carry a compact 1911 in 45acp with seven rounds otw covered by a shirt. The gun is a last resort. I’m not looking for a shootout. Most people run after one shot. Been carrying for ten years and haven’t had to pull it yet.
These are good points. I still carry my p365 with the flush fit ten round nag on most days because i work in an office environment with my shirt tucked in. The gun with the flush fit mag conceals the best. I carry a 17 round as backup. I agree with you though that you should really carry as kuch gin as you can muster. Great video.
I only own 1 compact gun, subs and pocket guns are a no go for me. The rest of my guns are full size and yes I can conceal carry them comfortably. I always go by the motto you should always carry what you shoot best and are most familiar with.
I’m pretty sure glock had to use 10 rd mags in order to maintain its original polymer design. The walls have to be thicker than metal in order to use a polymer mag.
Did not know that!
Carrying a gun that shoots on its own is wild 😭😅
Not my gun! 😭😂
Don’t compromise capability for better concealment.
Agreed!
Well bro my state only allows 10 rounds smh
My Springfield XDS holds 9 I don’t carry extra mags every time
To be honest I only carry a single stack with extra mag or two . I can’t carry Glock 19 anymore . Way to uncomfortable vs my single stacks bersa bp9cc or cz p-10m. I’m sticking with my single stacks and extra round or two . One magazine to engage the enemy, then run away and still having extra mag
While I do agree with the notion that the more the merrier when it comes to magazine capacity for a carry pistol, some states like NJ prohibit magazines with more than 10 rounds. We only just recently had it made possible to get a carry permit after the Bruen decision. Hopefully the unconstitutional magazine capacity law will be thrown out soon also. Good video thanks for shining light on these important 2a topics
Think many companies manufacture guns Stateside, even many foreign companies. However ACCESSORIES are about +80% manufactured abroad
I have the 43X also. Kept it stock. Now its on the shelf. Warm weather i go with the Shield Plus. 10, 13, and 15rds. Cooler weather, Hellcat Pro. 15, 17rds.
Sad to say In my state 10 rounds is the law
Sorry to hear bro 🙏🏽
Share hoarders 😂 definitely had it right
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I carry 5 shot revolvers, Glock 19’s, glock43’s and 1911’s depending on the season and need for concealment. The gun is just a tool. The user is the weapon. The skill of the user is what counts. If you don’t have the skills you shouldn’t be carrying a gun.
I carry custom Springfield mil spec 1911 and S&W 442 %90 of the time Why? Cause I like it and shoot good with them. I Also have a Glock 26. I don’t understand people who actually worry about capacity, don’t get me wrong I’m certainly not against it but the odds of you getting into a huge round exchanging gunfight where your reloading as a citizen are next to zero…..
Thats why I switched from 43x to g19 I live in a 10 round state but my dad has 15rd mags from before the ban so I use those
Nice!
How is that possible. Because he purchased before the ban. Shouldn't it still be illegal?
@@jai3064idk I heard you can keep and carry all mags over 10rds that you owned prior to the ban. It’s a mess really, the ban doesn’t do much cause where I live people drive to Oregon or Idaho and get higher capacity mags there so yeah it’s all messed up
Carry anything less than 35 rds is crazy
With a drum in the trunk! 😭
@@dariuskincaidget a pmr 30 it’s only .22 magnum but it’s 30 rounds in a regular size mag
I'm glad you're bringing up some solid points. Most people SHOULD carry how they live and train more. Have tools dedicated for certain roles is a must. I'll never rule out single stack pistols because they have their role. The question should be: what role does it play in your life. Plus, adjust clothing size for firearms does help. Above all, train. All of this and that on the Internet is "theory"; training will weed out what works and what doesn't.
For those limited to 10 rounds by law I the only solution get fast as hell at reloads ? Or carry a caliber with more power like 40 s&w instead of 9mm?
Agree 💯 brother , I been carry M&P 2.0 10MM with Floyd’s custom +5 base so 20+1 of 10mm with spare 20rd mag 💪😎👍
Man, what a great channel. Just watched 2 of your vids. Outstanding information.
I agree with you ,I carry compacts or full size most of the time. I carry a micro compact at resorts ,beach or with swim suit 11rds extra mag .
Yea that combo seems to work for me too 🙏🏽
Yes yes Amen
I live in Washington state so it’s mandatory I carry an extra mag on me in my holster….10+1+10
Depends on where you’re going and what you’re doing. I do occasionally carry a 15+1 9mm, but I always carry an LCP MAX with backup 12rd magazine. That .380 is a primary for me when I’m working, but when I’m not working it’s either 10rd .40 S&W, 16 rd 9mm, or 6rd .357 magnum. I live in a very rural area, but if I lived in a city I would be carrying a higher capacity 9mm the vast majority of the time. 9mm works, but it doesn’t compare to .357 magnum and it never will.
Great commentary
Much appreciated!
Much appreciated!
I love my micro hellcat, gx4, and lcr 38+p, they comfortable and concealable for my job, besides most people don't get into firefights with gangbangers or terrorists, i know i haven't, I definitely get what you are saying though because it is 2024 good video
I know a guy who only carries 8 rounds and no extra magazine he had me completely dumbfounded. 😅
8 is more than ZERO.... to eachiz own.. 😅
15 rnd micro Dagger Mags work well with the 43/48 as well. #5 is absolutely true. No one pays attention. Everyone is on their phones. Carry what you can shoot.
43x has 10 rounds. Perfect amount in my opinion. My professor was a cop for over 30 years. He said 4 or 5 is at the most what someone needs in the area I live. Fire some shots to defend yourself and get tfbout of there he said.
True indeed.. My state makes it hard to get a gun let alone to carry..I have a Canik next journey is to get my certs to carry... Yeah 2A but still have to go thru loop holes background checks and a test "you can fail" just to fully exercise my 2A... Yeah freedom
Great points! Thanks 🙏🏼
Mall, movies, shopping, church, etc. always 12+ 9 mm minimum 365 variant. If I’m just running around without my family my LCP max holds 13 rounds of 380. Still super small and 13 rounds.
Lmao man look if I’m printing. I’ll look in the mirror and be like fuck it 😂😂
I haven't found a shield magazine that is reliable.
Really? All have failed for you??
@@dariuskincaid I have three. Everyone gets the follower stuck in the mag body. Not always, but enough to make them only range mags
Great video bro. When I first started carrying I had a 43x with the shield and I kept having issues cause I wanted capacity, and i tried gen 1 2 and wasn’t happy and So when the Sig x-macro came out I was very happy !! Love the p-320 bro !!
What about G42 within 3 feet close combat self defense, in appendix carry 3:00
You point out a ton of great information tho. I will definitely take this stuff into account and no I aint afraid of printing and I aint afraid of having only 10 rounds. But props bro
Excellent view points!
I completely agree with your statement about Chinese-made goods or even just "affordable " goods. Look at how they talk about companies like PSA or Aero or anyone that isn't charging 2k for a firearm but will drive the hell out of Toyota trucks. However, I've gotten into larping and started building my kit and there might be some arguments made for things like nylon used to make plate carriers and belts ect with how night vision makes it illuminate. On the flip side as more info comes out about the war in Ukraine we see soldiers and mercenaries using gear that is frowned upon because it's made in China or steel body armor and those are no no's according to the community.
Man I watch a lot of Ukraine footage and you’re absolutely right! That’s why when these purist talk about certain brands I cringe! It’s mostly fashion statements for a lot of people really
Yeah welcome Massachusetts. Nothing can have over 10 rounds, including an ar-15. Only way is if you get pre ban mags and good luck finding them an or paying for them.
I'm in Michigan. I'm good.
I gotta disagree on the number of rounds I’d say carry based off of how much you know about your community 10 and less can good for someone making a quick walk to the gas station or open park full of people
Send me an extendo I live in Jersey :(
I completely agree w/ everything you said…..I just live in NY so our government doesn’t even want us to have 10 rounds. 😢
Well when you live in a state where by law its only 10 per mag and a felony per extra bullet then I'm taking the 10. But if this wasn't the case then i'd absolutely carry more. No reason not to when the criminals don't care about laws and have over 10.
NJ here. Can’t have more than 10 round mags since Gov. Murphy changed it from 15 rounds.
These criminals r using high capacity mags 😡😡😡
I agree and you should do 1 on the old pump shotgun not practical for home defense anymore
I don’t know how this video popped up but I agree 😂 people over exaggerate their abilities greatly you’d think they’re John wick with his glock26/hk or something & even try to justify crap like 5-6rd revolvers or 6-7rd pistols lol. I’m in Memphis crime is extremely bad all they seem to use lately is extended Glocks, Draco’s, AR pistols. And they normally run in groups to go fucking with people. For this reason G17 is my primary carry big gun small caliber & can take the 30 when I’m at home if I can’t get to my rifle
I chose a hellcat pro over the 43x for that very reason… you got some dope videos bro keep it up
It would be interesting to study cases where Civilians fired *more* than 10 rounds in a public self defense scenerio. Alot of questions, such as were they charged w/ public endangerment?
I know in many home defense cases its very common to dump a whole mag.
I’d always want as much firepower and capacity as I could hold but still curious(for curiosity sake) as to how many citizen civilians have ever *needed* it and if so, under what circumstances and how they were subsequently dealt w/ by the law.
Todays criminals dont normally carry on body its usually a man purse or backpack and they'll carry anything they can get if they're already prohibited from ownership that being said I know alot of people who will not carry a gun unfortunately it seems most people pre plan attacks on weak targets but when their time comes they're not ready and it's usually over the dumbest things 😢 let's make a change it would be nice to carry a gun for protection against things like animal attacks instead of those in our own communities
You know what sucks when you live in a blue state and you carry a gun knowing its standard capacity is 15 plus, but you're limited to 10 😑
Insanity bro! I wish them politicians nothing but the worse! 😡😭
Sometimes I carry a 5 shot revolver in 357 mag but I usually carry .38 special +p in it when I do carry it.. But also a lot of the time I carry a Glock 26 with 10-12 rounds.. & either way I’m not really worried about being out gunned.
If ya live in a restricted state, all legal firearms only hold 10 rounds
Yeah I been leaning towards getting away from my sub compacts completely.
Just carry more mags 😎
You can never have enough! Lol
@@dariuskincaid 💪🏾🤣👌🏾
Great video! Agree with you 100%
I’m honestly thinking of carrying my full size CZ p10f holds 21 plus 1 I conceal carry at my side and I tried it the other day without a holster felt fine but my usual carry is a Walther pdp compact
The “ conceal carry insurance “ is not a scam
It sounds like you've done a lot of research and watched a lot of video... can you point to specific cases where having more than 10 rounds made a difference in the outcome of an encounter? Or when civilian defense encounters required tactical re-loads?
Pretty much every mass shooting in the last 5 years.. I mean the Lakewood Church shooting footage was released not too long ago go take a look at that footage!
Yeah. I did see this.
I guess I thought you were making a different point.
If I'm not mistaken, the shooter in Lakewood was encountered by and killed by armed security guards at the church. And I thought the assertion of your video was that armed citizens needed to have more than 10 rounds. I didn't realize you were including in that people who are paid, trained and hired to protect a other humans.
I guess my thinking is...
In a situation like this, if my job is not to protect the church property, as a normal civilian, my priority COULD BE to get to safety and call for trained people to respond (i.e. police, security, etc.)
I don't think this example represents a case where an armed civilian needed more than 10 rounds in a defensive shooting. I haven't found a case, but I thought you might have insight I don't and that's why I asked.
I do take the idea of self defense seriously and so I want to make sure I'm seeing all sides.
I’ve been conceal carrying for over 13 years and I live in California.
I’ve never had to use it and I really don’t even feel less prepared with have a 10rd mag with a 10rd backup.
I have a few 17rd mags from freedom week years back.
High Capacity mags would be great but it’s not a deal breaker.
If I need more than 20 rounds in a self defense situation?
I was targeting it was an assassination attempt. IMO
Facts! Conceal Carry insurance is a money grab, particularly in states with harsh gun restrictions like California, NY State, Illinois, DC, etc..
If you find yourself in a situation where you have to defend yourself just simply have any decent attorney that can read case law.
My daughter is a lawyer and this from her mouth.
So I don’t buy any of that crap!
Great insights. 👍🏾
Sheild arms gen 2 are bad ass mags .to bad you can only get gen 3 s15 mags .
Agreed
Carrying A Gun With 10 Rounds Or Less In 2024 Is Wild!
Most folks are out of touch with reality when it comes to capacity since no one is going to even get through the first mag or revolver cylinder let alone reload in a five second gunfight. Its over in five seconds. You don't need all that extra ammo but carry it if it makes you more confident. Yes there is that less than one percent chance of multiple threats and a longer gunfight and that is why we carry reloads and don't stake our lives on averages. If you live in gangland then I can see you needing that extra ammo but not the average person. So carry as many rounds as you think you might need for situations in your area. Bear in mind that if you fire more than two or three rounds at one or two threats then you will be held responsible for those rounds in court as a lawyer is attached to every bullet. Lawyers and juries are not going to be understanding if you spray and pray. The average person faces one or two threats in an extreme close range short quick five second gunfight while the above average person living in gang and crime ridden areas faces a greater chance of multiple threats and a fifteen to thirty second gunfight. So the average person should carry a minimum of twelve rounds while eighteen rounds would be better. The above average person should carry a minimum of twenty rounds while thirty would be better.
They don’t suck they are made for up close and personal actions 5:08
p365x with 15+1 every day all day. Easy to conceal. Easy to shoot.
I feel ya. Things are crazy out there today.
All of carry pistols have 15 round mags minimum. Even my MC9, Hellcat and Shield + come with 10-13 round mags but I carry with the 15 rounders. My Hellcat Pro and PDp have 15 rounds and home defense all have 15 and over. I totally agree... and the China and Turkey thing cracks me up. Most of the guns people are carrying are foreign. It's just elitism
Last part you nailed it! It sure the hell is elitism!