Generally most people that are looking to buy their first firearm want to get a handgun for self-defense, after that its for hobby, sport or collecting.
First thing I tell everyone is that when looking for one, is that it must be comfortable in the hand when you pick it up. If you don’t like the way it feels then you won’t want to shoot it. The important part of this is that you won’t be familiar with it when/if it ever becomes time that you have to use it.
Some people want to ask about caliber sizes for the handgun and this is a very debatable subject but I say use what you can comfortably manage. Bottom line here is that shot placement is the key.
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That 1911 compact looks nice
To be honest this was a lot of rambling. It didn’t address the title question very well, it meandered to other topics, and ended with zero out your laser. What?
Fiber Optic sights? How in the eff am I going to trust you to tell me what handgun to pick if you just make shit up? 3:08 for reference
If you put a laser or a red dot on your gun, get a bore sight laser to adjust without having to spend ammo. Just line them up at whatever distance you want. I like 7 yards.
“1911 wOn 2 wOrLd WaRs”
Because striker fired polymer guns didnt exist back then.
Brother you had me until you started talking about that Diamondback and that cheap crappy contraption that you suggested someone put it in… What in the actual F***??? Are you serious? Great way to have one of your inexperienced subscribers have an AD. I sure hope no one has shot themselves or anyone else for that matter because of your ridiculous suggestion. Here I thought the whole endorsement of "Mexican carry" with the ridiculous Vanguard pos was a bad idea… Wow Guys!
1. To buy gun. 2. To protect my life. I like Safari. Can i use it in USA, Canada, Europe?
Australian. How to pick out a pair of socks
Love the Rolex GMT!
This guy reminds me of my CSM.
"Here is the accurate and up to date info".
"No questions".
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I am looking for a gun, I need a female gun. I've never even held a gun. Any suggestions 🤔.. I kinda like the small one with the pink on it..
How to pick a handgun?
Step 1: spawn a handgun on the ground
Step 2: kneel down or hunch down to pick it!
Step 3: repeat step 1 and 2
And the weird part is that back in the day he would only shop at K-Mart, owned a K-car, married a woman named Kay and now has two daughters named Katie and Kayla, preferred to eat K-rations while in the army, spent most of his duty hours on KP peeling spuds, became a K-9 handler in the local police force after serving in the forces, and wouldn't ya' know it… he'll only eat KD when it is served on a bed of kale.
Current go to is my XD40, after that my Beretta PX4 .40 and my Taurus tracker .357 6" (for the woods).
I worked down in the worst part of Detroit until my cancer came back that s last summer.
Carried a mod two 40 in my carpenter belt and a 38+ p hammerless in my hoodie pocket ( hand on) when at the van doors unloading or loading tools.Fired right through pocket with hp or critical defense( critical duty in 40 in case drive by) rounds.
Friend saved his own life down here.All six hits in the stomach and chest. I yelled at him the following day because we promised each other to never have both back doors open on our vans,because you trap yourself with no where to go.
He thinks he did right because he brought the asailiant in closer the his kill box .Cops never even took his gun from the scene.
I love Detroit.Old school cops.
Nicolas cage?
There’s nothing wrong with fords?
So I am looking for my first handgun and I need help . I am trying to find a da/sa with manual safety that you can engage whether the hammer is down or up, slide must be able to move while gun is in safety and I want the double action to be at least 7-8 pounds
You should do a Review on that Watch. 😂
What’s the info on the Diamond Back holster?
glock 19
Next time please have the name of the gun on the screen. I can’t hear all the numbers and names that you are saying . Tks
Thanks! Very helpful and informative!
Great video thank you!
Don't tell people to put 8t in their pocket, imho
I see this video was done in Jan17. If done today the Glock 42, 43, sig 365 and others would knock a couple of those off the table.
1:17 Points the gun at himself, with his finger in the trigger guard, and then muzzles his entire hand as he turns the gun around. 3:38 Removes magazine with finger on trigger. 4:20 Points 2 guns at himself at once. The disregard of firearms safety/ poor weapon handling in this video is a bad example for all the soon-to-be-gun-owners watching this.
Great vid👍🏻
Easy go to the gun store and say that one. When they which one just say yes all of them
I don't really get why people need to carry guns in anything they carry. Like the purse for example. Do the self defense laws vary in different countries?
the best one is walther p-9 9mm version
a good self defense version…..
the most best weapon is baretta according to me with its range and mag capacity
the rest is
i am no one to impose my verdict on any one
I click off the video when he pulled out he springfield XD.
Boss I will take the hummer ..thank you for your kindness..just so you know, I am subscribing…
Oh btw don’t worry about the fuel cost…I make my own….
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
45 70 revolver is a good option
All points I would have discussed were hit here- well done video… recoil is the only issue for new-shooters I would touch on.
I was hoping eeny meeny miny moe would be on the list
Good video, as more people carry due to the crime rate instructional videos like this are invaluable.basically what works for one individual might not work for another
Trump for 2020
I have shot Sigs ,glocks, beretta, walther,ruger,kimber,Wesson, XD junk and S&w sorry dude I'll take a Glock in battle every day carry because our Cities are a war zone or my FN 45 suckers.
Thanks Alan!
How to pick a handgun? Easy, what ever you can afford.
Very good video. Nice selection of pistols. You never discussed calibers… maybe another video? I enjoyed watching. I actually liked all the pistols you chose.
that's a fancy watch for a tactical guy
Did you clear all of these guns before flagging yourself like YouTube's demonetization bot?
is that a seiko sks or a rolex submariner?
How to pick your Hand Gun
First question what is the purpose of this hand gun.
Second do you prefer striker fired or DA/SA hammer fire gun and any features you need or look for.
GTW/SHTF Glock 17/19/19x, CZ 75SP1/P07/P09, SIG 226, Beretta 92F/92C/M9A1-3/Px4 Storm, H&K USP9/P30 I believe 9mm and .40 SW are best but for me I go for Glock 17, 19 and 19x
CCW Appendix Carry I prefer a DA/SA hammer fired gun and the CZ P07 is my choice but a H&K P30 will work well as will compact 1911s. Also the Beretta 92C or Px4 Px4 Storm Compact. I do not like Striker fired for Appendix Carry but if you do for me I worry more about re-holstering the fire arm. I would want a safety on a Striker Fired gun. I don't have any SF gun with any extra safeties.
4/5 o'clock and 7/8 o'clock carry is where I carry Glocks like the 43/26/19 or S&W M&P9 Shield/M&P9 Compact 1.0/M&P9 Compact 2.0
Home Defense I like a more Race Gun. Now many guns will work but top priority is a light and minimum or 15 rounds of 9mm or 13 of .40 SW. Something I love is the M&P9 2.0 5in with a Apex flat face trigger. This with a SureFire, Streamlight or Olight have great lights. Has been my choice for years original with a 1.0 and couple years ago I got the 2.0. The Glock 17, 17L and 34 all work same for 22, and 35. For me I have been moving more and more to Glock over the last year because I know the S&W so well I feel that the muscle memory is saved for me. Now Glock is my choice to build my skills up shooting it more and more as it would be my choice for SHTF. The this has led me to Also running the P09 as well. I now carry and home defense is on a rotation but I stick with Glock or CZ or S&W at the same time so if my CCW is a Glock 19 then my Home Defense is my Glock 34. If I carry M&P9C 2.0 my Home Defense is my M&P9 2.0 5inch. If I'm carrying the P07 then my P09 is my home defense.
Well I travel a lot and go hiking a lot so I got 2 guns for this Colt Delta Elite 10mm and a Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull I will take with me if I'm camping or hiking. I will be buying a Glock 20 when the Gen 5 releases.
Maybe you want a pocket gun I like the Ruger LCP2 and Bond Arms Derringer and Derringers in general. I also occasionally ankle carry a back up S&W M638.
For me pick what works for you and find what works for you. What works for me may not work for you. This means sights, lights, triggers can all change per person. I use XS Big Dot and F8 sights for Carry guns but Home Defense I may use a Trijicon RMR or Heinie Sights. I try to keep common systems so nothing changes that I have to learn something completely new. I believe even learning new things it works best if you can convert things simply based off commonality of skills and systems. I suggest people try things and when something starts to click use it. Doesn't mean you can't try new things but look at everything and develop yourself and what works. I like the Ameriglo I Dot but also on a race gun I like a Warren Tactical green fiber optics with blacked out rear tactical sight set. Another option if you have a friend who uses a sight you don't and you wanna see how they work I do a lot of this. To keep cost down sharing guns when we go out as a group to shoot as a larger group.
Maybe you will will be like my dad and like Revolvers and Carrys a rotation of Chiappa Rhino 200 DS, S&W M327, S&W M638, S&W Governor, Ruger GP100, Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan, Ruger LCR, Charter Arms 22 Mag, Colt Cobra, Colt King Cobra. But he also Carrys a SIG 227 and a SIG 226 in 357 Sig he has a Ruger LCP2 as well. Now he has a Glock 35 and he just got his first 9mm in the Glock 43x.
You could end up like my Uncle who loves 1911s Colts, Springfields, Night Hawk, STI, Wilson Combat, Les Baer and just 45acp. Like the H&K USP, Mark 23, USP compact, CZ97, SIG 227, FN45 Tactical, Springfield XDM, XDS, XDE, Beretta Px4 Storm in 45acp, 8045 Cougar but he has a few 9mms. He is now looking at 10mm 1911s. Now mind you he has sold a ton because divorces and when he hit hard times before. But he still has 4 1911s and all the non 1911 45s he did sell a Beretta M9A1 and Wilson Combat 92G as well I think the he has Colt Gold Cup, Colt M45A1, Springfield TRP Operator, STI The Tactical.
Conclusion find what works for you even my mom shoots different stuff based off injuries from a wreck. Everyone has unique situations that will make one gun better from another based on the person's life and experience.
Get a glock. 9mm atleast. Clean it monthly or when you go shooting. Thatll be your best bet 👍
Ive also had revolvers mis fire…..
Ive done the swap and try technique. One handgun at a time swap for the next brand. Did my own research. All full frame however. Definitely would say the S&W MP or the Glock. I prefer sw mp .40. Thats just me.