10 Guns You Can Bet Your Life On: The Most Trusted Firearms 

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It may be outdated, but a 30-30 lever gun with a smooth action is basically a firearm with a manual transmission.

I follow 10+ gun channels but always come back to honest outlaw. Fantastic unpretentious reviews no self-hype and most importantly, no shilling!!!

If the threat you're facing can't be taken down by a Mossberg loaded with slugs, you're screwed no matter what 😂

For those of you that can't afford the Mossberg 500, the Maverick 88 is essentially the exact same besides more limited attachment options and a worse trigger. They usually run for under $200.

I'm surprised the CZ P-01 didn't make the list. The NATO tests were brutal and only 7 failures in 15,000 rounds is a high bar to beat. Good video!

Honest Outlaw is thorough so watch the whole video. 2:51 Ruger GP 100 4:12 S&W Shield/Plus 5:59 Sig P226 7:51 HK MP5 Variant 10:13 S&W 686 11:47 Benelli M4 13:53 BCM AR15 15:14 (bonus) H.O. preferred AR ammunition (556) 17:00 Glock 17/19/19X 18:54 Mossberg 500 or 590 22:33 HM CZ Scorpion 22:52 HM Staccato C2 23:09 HM Wilson Combat 1911 23:22 HM Colt Python 23:37 HM HK USP 23:47 HM AK Variants 24:01 CZ P07

I bought my M500 as a home defense firearm a few years back, I’ve put maybe 400+ shells through it, including slugs and home defense half shells. Beautiful little thing never failed.

You convinced me to buy a P07 a while back. Definitely do NOT regret it.

You are by far the best gun guy out there, appreciate your opinions greatly AND you don’t take 5min of material and make it into 20 min video. Kudos.

Personally I trusted my life on 3 of these guns. Working in Law Enforcement the P226 was my Primary, the GP 100, was my backup and the Mossberg 500 was never too far away. Never had a single problem with either one of these guns and would still trust them to this day.

I 100% agree on the P07, arguably one of the best semi-auto handguns I have shot to date. It is surprising to me how much the CZ gets slept on. Great content, new sub.

I so appreciate ur welt of knowledge and your honesty! You are the gold standard of gun reviews.

Love my Shield Plus. I’ve so many people talk shit on the range about it being a ‘tiny’ gun. Then they shot it and fell in love. Fun fact when I went to buy my Shield Plus the clerk behind the counter spent 9 minutes trying to tell me how I’d never carry it, how I’d hate shooting it and I NEEDED to buy a full sized handgun. BEST PURCHASE EVER

Honest Outlaw, I enjoy your videos so much because you are very pragmatic and explain the logic of how you arrived at your conclusions about particular firearms. I also appreciate you being unbiased about certain brands. Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas !

Thanks for making this video and for your no nonsense ,realistic fun, and honest approach! Please continue on !

Have a 941 Jericho and a PX4 Storm. Both have been my edc for a year each. Really appreciate your no bullshit reviews. The P07 and moss berg have been on my list for a while, you didn't narrow it down but you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks again for your time.

The first CZ I ever bought was a P-07, I can firmly say I’ve been a CZ guy ever since. Outlaws early videos absolutely had sway on that purchase, so thank you!!

What a good video. Best quote, "my list, my choice". I agree, a very good list. Loved your revolver mentions. Also, the CZ at the end! Outstanding gun, not expensive, and faithfully dependable. Again, great list.

I'm old enough to have an 870 my dad bought me back in the 80s, and recently had fun doing a full teardown and clean on it with my son.

Just an awesome channel, Chris. Heart-felt, honest, robust analysis, catering to all - much needed. Thank you, Sir.

I never thought i would own a striker fired pistol. I got into guns in the 80s and SA was still the shit. My CZ P10S is my favorite pistol today. Unbelievable, reliable, with mods it eats anything form Blazer AL to +P absolutely reliably. Great channel, great info. Keep up the good work.

Nice review! I have 90% of the firearms you mentioned and my nightstand gun is a P07. Have many to choose from glock, H&k, S&W, etc and I do carry the shield plus and have many carry guns in the rotation but that one always goes with me for the most part.

Absolutely love Honest Outlaw. He presents in a straight, no-frills way with great guns, and he states his preferences for his personal choice and capability. Keep going H.O.!

Great information!!! Thank you for putting this together.

My favorite BYL arms are my S&W model 36 snubbie (circa 1966) and my 12ga Remington 870P (circa 1982). Nice explanations to go with your choices.

Great video and solid choices all around 👌🏻 I also lean towards DA/SA for my carry guns, for a safety but also versatility aspect as well.

Great video! Appreciate that you state why they are your go to weapons. I believe the most important point, is what you state and show, practice, practice, practice... That is how one becomes proficient with their weapons for personal/home defense. Plus, you gave me some other weapons to consider. Thanks for the great video!

I have to say I just found your channel and been going down the wormhole of your videos. You make fantastic videos that are very informative!

Thanks for the great content. Had a Cz P 07, but went back to my P 01. I like the heft of the P 01 and found myself quicker with my follow up shots.

Great review as usual. I’m a new subscriber and I have watched lots of gun reviewers. Honest Outlaw is the best👍👍👍

Great list,made me some notes.and will be looking for some of these.Thank you for your honesty sir.

Excellent review. My favorite carry gun is the Springfield Emp 1911, 3 in barrel, 9mm. I love the trigger, have put over 2000 rounds downrange and not one single malfunction. I may get the CZ P07 after seeing this video…..thanks for the video….

P-07 yes! I just had mine milled for an optic and cerakoted bronze. Fits my hand more perfectly than any pistol I own. I have an OD P-09 for home defense. CZ's are sweet! Great list Outlaw!

great video man! thanks i learned a lot and got hip on a bunch of guns i didn’t know about. credible channel

Overall a great video. I have had my Mossberg 500 since I started hunting with my father and uncle at 10 years old. 35 years later and it is still taking game. I could not begin to even guess how many shells I have put through it, birdshot, 00 buck, and slugs. It has the usual forearm rattle typical of old Mossbergs, but it has never failed to do it's job. I love that you gave some wheel guns their due as well. I have owned all of them in your video at one point or another, and loved them all. My current go to is still my Browning Hi Power though. I love the feel of it in my hands. It's accurate, good capacity, and has been 100% reliable. I don't know about the newer ones being built under license by a gun maker out of Turkey though. I have heard very mixed reviews. If you can find an example made by Browning, they are a solid weapon and there are tons of parts available to customize it.

Absolutely love Mossberg manufactured shotguns. I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪, got my first shotgun 10 years ago, a Turkish made semi, horrible experience, feed issues with pretty much everything except high brass. Got a Mossberg Maverick 88 a few years back and it was fantastic for it's price, no issues. Got a New Haven Mossberg 600AT recently which is essentially a 500, and for a 30 year old shotgun it's perfect, better trigger, better safety and smoother action than the Maverick, a joy to use.

I LOVE the passion you have for the P-07. CZ has been my go-to for a long time, and I'm sad they don't get more exposure in the EDC realm.

Thanks Honest Outlaw! ❤️ your great content.

thank you for all you do! great info as always

I've already got almost every firearm you mentioned... except the CZ P-07. I will now look into that. Honestly, your reviews and opinion will totally make or break any future purchases I make.

Absolutely spot on I agree with everything in the video. As a former ffl holder for over 13 years. Former IPSC and USPSA shooter, hunter ed instructor for State of Texas, Glock Factory Certified Armorer and 1911 master gunsmith for many years your list is simply spot on. I am glad the Python was a honorable mention. Very nice revolver but it can develop timing issues and we’ll know especially in the revolver world although those issues can be mitigated. Keep the awesome content coming.

As a fan of your videos, I chose the Remington PCC to buy, when I went to buy it my, I was shocked to find out that the State of Maryland is one of the most restrictive states on firearms. I have a permit to carry, yet almost every tactical rifle is banned, with the exception of a few HBARs! I own a S&W Shield handgun, yet many others are banned! I pray the Supreme Court's ruling on "Assault Weapons Ban" will help, yet they also said MD is allowed to ban some firearms. Most of my life, I've chosen guns for hunting around the world, so I wasn't aware that my home State was so against honest citizens protecting their families. Please keep up your amazing honest reviews!

I agree, with all of it. Love the channel brother, great content. Thank you for the enternainment and knowledge.

Hard to argue any of those. Somewhat surprised you didn't sneak in a lever action rifle. We are fortunate to live in an era where there are a ton of solid options out there such that everybody should be able to find something that fits them. For me, it's always been the Walther P99.

Great list, especially the top 3. You may get an argument on the MP5, Benelli, or even Sig based on the price but this isn't a budget list so I see why you included them. Nice work.

Always glad to see you include Mrs. Chris and your brother in your videos. Great family.👍

Man so much and honest good work in the presentation, yet Mrs. Outlaw singlehandedly steals the whole show in last few seconds. You are wonderful pair.

I bought my P07 after watching you praise it for a long period of time. It’s like it was made specifically for me. I’ve never been so comfortable with a handgun. It protects my family wherever we go and I’d honestly like to thank you personally for introducing me to it. I trust it with the lives of every single person I love with it. So yeah, thanks man.

Concise and informative. Well done as always.

I like your point about user error. I have an 300 blackout AR I built myself and bought a Ruger 556. I just seem to keep having small issues with that. At the same time, I have an Arsenal SLR 107 (AK) which I have never had issues, outside of it being less accurate. I think it amounts to the user, as you have said, as I am clumsy and have bigger hands. There are just more small moving parts with the AR platform. Also, I carry CZ P01, nice choice on your handgun!

Thank you for this video, looking at trying some guns and getting my first ones.

There’s nothing like your content man. Straight up and down to earth.

Great list! The Beretta 92 would have made my personal list. Loved the video!

I have a Mossberg Model 88 12 ga that I love dearly that just works! Plus I can also use mini shot shells which double my magazine capacity, and will no doubt tear you to shreds close range like inside your home.

Just found your channel and became a fan. I'm an old LEO that carried a Ruger Security Six with 38 +P and never had it fail over the several thousand rounds through it. I also still have an Ithaca mod 37 7+1 with parkerized finish left from those days. I am a .45 guy, yes one of those, and besides my 1911 I also have a Springfield XD Mod 2 and an XDS 4in I really like. Never had an issue with either one of those. I've owned Glocks and liked them. I've heard somebody once said the Glock 17 is the Colt Peacemaker of modern times. Keep up the great videos.

Wasn't expecting the CZ at the #1 spot. I freaking love my CZ P09 it's a little big for me to conceal but with the extended baseplate 22? round capacity. The trigger. The everything you can't beat it. I was with a buddy picking up a gun he ordered online for an ffl transfer. Got the CZ in hand and I couldn't walk away without that gun. No other firearm has felt so perfect in hand. It's more accurate than I'll ever be. What a gun.

I think it’s a testament to the gun that for over two years I’ve been trying to find, let alone buy, a Ruger GP100. They’re as rare as hen’s teeth where I live and most of the online gun stores have them in stock only briefly if at all. Chris, you highlighted what makes good guns good: they work when you need them to.

Great honest review. I still marvel at those WWII heros that lugged that Thompson around. Thanks for posting a great review.

This is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you!!!

Definitely share the CZ love. Got a P-07 but yet to break it in, but I’ve got thousands of rounds in my 75B and she’s been amazing

Great content! Love that the 226 showed up. Got the 226 tacops in 40 in my night stand for uninvited guests, and a 220 in 10mm in my closet next to my Benelli SBE III filled with bucks in case shit gets crazy.

Thank you for your great and awesome videos man great stuff and great info. Please keep up the great content ive learned sooooooo much from you. You are a blessing too me . Ive been shooting guns my whole life and im 41 years old and i still learn alot from you

Interesting video, I happen to own 3 of your favorites. Great video bro

Concerning the 870, I'm glad I bought an older one, and listened to my buddy when he mentioned the quality fall-off. Got the Police Magnum, too.

I use the cz-p07 as my bump in the night gun and have a light on it. and I’ve put 1000 rounds through it and it’s an amazing gun. Super fun and most comfortable to shoot in my opinion

The P07 was my first pistol thanks to this channel! It freaking rocks, thank you.

Your reviews with the CZ P07 have put it at the top of my next purchase list.

Great list. I am surprised the beretta didn't make this list. I share the sentiments with a few of these firearms, Glock, BCM, Mossberg, Benelli, etc. Great content...

From personal experience I would always grab a CZ. I've put many thousands of rounds through my P-10F, CZ-75 P01, and P-07. And never had a single malfunction. All stone cold reliable, incredibly accurate and easy to shoot. My 457 is my favorite rimfire rifle I own as well, definitely planning on getting a Scorpion soon after my experience with one at the range. I religiously clean all my firearms though so keep that in mind. You can call me a fanboy but I love CZ for a reason, I've Carried/owned Mossberg, S&W, Springfield, Glock, Taurus, SIG, Walther, Ruger, Canik you name it. CZ seems to be the underdog with all these other massive names but they make incredible firearms, not without flaws but incredible firearms at a very fair price.

The P07/09 are fantastic pistols. I love it and I can wail on a 2/3 IDPA plate from 100M all day long. I picked up a P10F later and I don't know if it's the grip geometry or what but I just can't seem to do as well with it despite the longer sight radius. Even with a dot on the P10, I find I can shoot more rapidly and yet still more accurately with the 07.

Absolutely love this channel and how genuine you and the Mrs are. I honestly think that it wouldn’t matter if you had 2 gun or 10 😅 you both have 2 fingers and two eyes and years or experience that could defend more people than others with 100 guns. God bless the Outlaws 🫡 love you guys.

Excellent video and I totally agree with you on all points. I also own a majority of the firearms you showed here and while your number one is the CZ P07 I happen to own the larger CZ P09. 👍

Great video and I love the Ruger revolvers. The security six is my all time favorite but the GP100 and the Redhawk and both very solid.

Great list and I can imagine the difficulty in choosing it. Outside of revolvers and scatter guns I can absolutely depend on my Walther PPQm2. Cheers!

Love this channel 👍🏼

Great Video Chris, hard to argue any of your choices. I have had many guns over the years and the only ones I have never sold were my P07s. I have my original that used for self defense and IDPA. That one has about 10k through it and gets shot the most. I have 10 in total being used in different roles and rotations. Yes I am a P07 nut!!😂

Yep the P0-7 was my first CZ, and yea it’s all that! I’ve had it since February and put 1000 rounds through it, and it goes bang every time! Also have the Scorpion 3+ and the P0-1! I’ve become a CZ fan! Great content as always Outlaw!

Love the recommendations! With all the guns that I have my favorite is the Ruger P89TH and the original Ruger PC9 Carbine. Both take the same P series magazines and they are built like a tank and very reliable.

Even I have many AR-15's , but when SHTF I will pick my SKS , it is all about how much trigger time you spend with your firearm and more comfortable with !

I love your no 1, I have the P-09! I paid like 350 for it and it holds 19+1 stock. It has a slightly longer barrel and CZ makes a 1/1 replica airsoft version that you can train with at home!

I still shoot from a pile of old West German SIG SAUER pistols. P226 being the go to. The go to wheel gun is one of several Smith&Wesson revolvers. The rest of my go to are quite similar to yours 👍 Really great video.

Great review my friend, thank you for sharing it. Stay safe out there. 😊

Great review. Thanks!

Awesome content guys great job 👍

Best reviewer out there. Thanks Chris!

Great list bro thx

Honest Outlaw was the final straw that pushed me to buy a P07 as my first pistol and boy I don't regret it. I've been carrying it for 2 years now and have put upwards of 1000rnds through it (115gr, 124gr, 147gr, FMJ, hollow points, all kinds of shit really) and it ate those rounds like a champ without a single hickup. For sure the best handgun imo.

Your #10 is my #1. Absolutely love my GP100. Love practicing with 38 spl, introducing people to revolvers is great with that gun because it has great ergonomics and due to the weight it really soaks up recoil. I handload super soft 38 spl for that occasion. My #1 semi pistol would be the Walther pdp. I have a 5" model and again, in my experience, fantastic pistol. Honestly, I have three Walthers and wouldn't hesitate to grab any of them. For me the ergonomics are spot on and they are the ultimate point/shoot pistols for me. Agree on the AR for the reasons you mention plus, for a lot of folks out there, it's a matter of muscle memory. Everything about that rifle/carbine is second nature.

good list. i do own of few of your picks & would trust my life on them.

Thank you, very helpful!

Love my Shield Plus PC. Love my Benelli M4. Love my POF ARs. Love my Springfield AR pistols. Love my Mossberg 590s. Love my CZ P09. You and I seem to have similar tastes in guns.

👍 I agree with your selection of the S&W 686 357 magnum and Mossberg 590 12 gauge. I have a 686 plus with a 3” barrel and a Mossberg 590 retrograde with the 18.5 barrel and they are both excellent firearms, and are the two I would grab first if and when the SHTF!

Great clear information

I like this guy. Straight forward, very honest n knowledgeable about what he definitely knows💯👍🏾

I was surprised at your number one. Not because it doesn't belong but because almost nobody talks about the CZ's. It is an outstanding platform and very underrated in my opinion. I would have put the Ruger in front of the 686 because Ruger's are built like tanks but that is just a preference on my part. Excellent picks overall. The only addition I might have thrown in for consideration is a well made lever action.

When it comes to reviews and rankings honest outlaw is the only RU-vidr I fully trust and I’m stoked I own both #1 and 10 on this list. 👍

Love these lists! I picked a profoundly different 10; but I think these are great choices. Revolver: S&W 29 and Taurus Raging Bull Autopistol: Colt 1911 or S&W 1911 Battle Rifle: HK91 or FN-FAL Carbine: Colt or Giesselle AR Shotgun: USMC M9200A1 Sub gun: MAC 10 or Uzi Model 45

Thanks for another great video. The Stacato may not have a military record, but its grand dad the STI Tactical sure does :)

Great channel and great list, can't really argue with your picks. Surprised no Beretta love though. Several of their handguns make excellent self defense weapons for numerous reasons. But there are so many fine firearms these days it is difficult to pare it down to 10, even a top 25 list would leave some out in the cold for no reason.