As a relatively casual gun owner by comparison (meaning I don't have 5-10 of each type of gun there is to own), I was pleased to see that I already have all of the guns on your list. I'm pretty happy about that. Seems like a good, practical list.
Or YT is reversing their shadow banning due to the Texas anti-censorship lawsuit win and we're seeing the positive results already. I doubt it, but we can dream.
I've been a huge fan of his, and love the honest opinions! I actually use his advice, in alot of my setup as a newer gun owner. i have an ar,mossberg and a walther and a 22lr bolt gun. keep up the great content
The Mossberg 500 was the first gun I ever purchased. It still works today like the day I bought it… over 25 years ago. Yeah… definitely can personally attest to the Amos’s berg track record” and reliability.
Prett solid list. I’m in Illinois.. Had a condo in Chicago on the north side for 6 years and finally left last summer. On 2 separate occasions hood rats tried to mug me. Crime has skyrocketed so when my wife and I found out we had twins coming we left asap
My first gun was a Marlin Glenfield Model 25 bolt action. I got it for Christmas in 1973. It still shoots great and my son, my grand nieces and my grand nephew all learned to shoot with it. Bolt actions are the safest action for kids.
I put the Wilson Combat module on both my 365xl and my 365. For me, they fit perfectly in my hand. My instant pointability is now on the mark with no hand adjustment. This was a big help with the red dot on my XL.
That Wilson Combat module a very good choice. What do you think about real world stopping power of a tricked out shockwave semi automatic tricked out 12 for multiple attackers from 5 to 10 meters range? In whole african countrys the police allways carry two AK 47 shorter versions just because this is the only medicine to deal with multiple young strong attackers? Somebody with good skill knife or machete if is used in a offensive way will be very common in the next years....
@@DonDeMarcoKarlsruhe it's unfortunate that you must be concerned or live in such a threatening environment. Unfortunately we all may be facing simular threats world wide. To answer your question. The Shockwave with defensive ammo will stop just about anything you shoot. Just remember that you still need to aim with a shotgun. Its not always as simple as point in a direction and shoot. This especially with close range. Close up, you do not get much of a spread pattern. Practice your recoil recovery while pumping the action and getting back on target fast. If ammo is not plentiful. Practice it as a dry fire exercise knowing what the recoil is going to be. It will at least give you the fluid muscle memory for a fast recovery. I wish you well and stay safe.
Totally agree. I wasn’t necessarily looking for better stippling (I think the 365 has great stippling out of the box) but the extra palm swell really makes it fill my grip well with medium to medium/large hands. Great price as well.
Chris, Great video! thanks! I have been a gun owner for over 30yrs and over time I have built a fair collection, however, there are about 5 that I always go back to. I have a 22lr Winchester pump, a Mossberg Maverick in 12g, a Glock 41mos with a light for my bump-in-the-night pistol, a Shield+ and a Ruger ar556. I guess what I am saying is, You hit the nail on the head. Your list almost mirrors the advice I often give young new shooters. Well Done.
Crazy as I read the list of guns you mentioned I too have the same guns all but the Ruger 556. I love the maverick! For the price it’s a fantastic shotgun. I want to pick up another just to throw in the pick up.
My gf went out shooting with me and i had a .22lr ar and my .45 1911. She like my 1911 so much that she wants one now. And I told her they make smaller rounds and she told me no she wanted a .45 1911. Couldn't have been more proud.
Proud that I have 3 out of your 5. Have a SW M&P 5 inch instead of the PDP, which I love and compete with. I only lack an AR which I’m working on. Great channel! Keep up the good work.
Chris, as you know the great thing about a revolver is that for those people who have a gun but never, or almost never, shoot it, they pick it up and know how to use it. No battery of arms to remember. Yes we should always train but many people don’t and the revolver is by far the easiest to remember. Thumbs up.
@@Stubones999 what about the attacker holding the slide of striker fired pistol, much easier to do, and it will most likely cause a malfunction unlike a wheel gun
@@very7962 The fact that pistol is potentially better does not make revolvers obsolete. They are still very viable and effective defense guns. Many of them also have the versatility of accepting multiple cartridge types.
That is one of the most ignorant things I've read in a long while. Tells me that you have no idea how a bad breath gunfight occurs. Autos do have certain advantages, but I've yet to hear a buzzer start a gunfight and I've never seen a timer at one.
22 semi auto rifle, 9mm pistol, budget AR or AK, 12 gauge pump shotgun, bolt action hunting rifle with a scope. Those five will do everything. Throw in a 22lr pistol for cheap training.
Full size 9mm category for me is definitely canik, I do own the walther pdp as well but canik in my opinion is an example of the student showing the teacher how it’s done! They are all great but the canik rival is hands down the best pistol I’ve ever shot
That damn Rival is niceeeee!! I just bought one last month, and it is such a great pistol. It was my first Canik and it made me want another one immediately.
@@thtnydude I have the dark side rival and it’s great. They dropped a steel frame rival that I’m getting asap, and now there’s rumors that they may be announcing a micro 9 tomorrow too.
@@2aTommy they did drop a steel frame rival. It’s pretty amazing as well. Definitely wayyy heavier but that was the point right. Easier to get “double taps” as less recoil from the weight. Only had the steel frame for a week or two but so far if I could only choose one, probably the original rival, just so much dang lighter and probably just as reliable.
The best list of types and recomendations for a new person to firearms! Hands down , No frills, no elitist Bull. Just lists the best thing for the average guy/gal in each catagory. This is why we love the Honest Outlaw and wife.
I loved my 365 but it didn’t love me. For seven months I ran the failure to stop drill with it with marginal success and 2 different range officers told me the gun was too small for me. One suggested a Glock 26 with a Pierce pinky extension so I rented one. From the moment I shot it I was almost completely proficient with it and the 365 was gone. Another video I watched stated the the 365 was the most traded in handgun on the market and I understand why.
I’d make it 6. Basically the same list. I agree most people the pump action shotgun is probably more practical and less expensive. I personally prefer the semi-auto because it is more versatile for competitive shooting. The bolt action adds some higher power and longer range for survival hunting situations, and gives you another ammo choice if ammo becomes hard to find. 10/22 Semi-auto shotgun AR-15 P320 P365 Bolt Action Rifle in .308
Cheap? And coming in between $500-$1000 for an average 22 shouldn’t go in the same sentence. Still love ur vids just don’t agree on that one. And yeah I’d choose 10/22 for $200
Look everyone, it’s that one person in every gun video comment section that always tries to turn a subjective quality into an objective one. Even after someone makes a point to say “relatively” before the word cheap or expensive. It’s exhausting.
Definitely even if you have an A.R. 15 and a pump shotgun every American should have a good bolt action, something like a savage chambered in 30-06 or something like a marlin 3030 lever gun
Absolutely a hunting rifle instead of 2 handguns. I don't know why everyone keeps pumping this guys nuts. Half the time he's an idiot. Who needs 2 handguns? If you're only going to have 5 guns, 2 of them shouldn't fill the same role. You need a way to defend yourself and put food on the table out to at least 500 yards
Definitely would swap the shotgun for a bolt action hunting rifle. I feel 4 defense guns (2 pistols, AR, and shotgun) is a bit heavy sided. But that’s just me
Depending where you live, for sure! This is the most common-sense basic 5 you can get, especially in the rational and logical way Chris drops it on us. But ya gotta change the recipe based on your clientele... if ya live in bear country, that changes a bit. In no-fun states, another shift. Wrist injury, small hands, clothing requirements... a lot can modify your list! However, unless you are hunting big game, I don't see a precision bolt rifle as something most people will need (which is what this list covers). For 90% of the things you'd need to reach out and touch something over, a good AR will cover the bases. The average person needing to go out over 500yds to get a message across is super-duper rare in most of America. :)
@@Mandis13 in Canada, lots of larger caliber bolt guns due to the sheer amount of hunters and wide open areas. But for most people, unless you hunt, a decent rifle with a scope can be more than enough for longer range and such
Here is a reloading tip for the Henry and any tube fed 22. There are speed loaders that hold several tubes of 22 rimfire ammo, they rotate , or if you can’t find one use the large soda straws like at zBurger King. Cap one end , drop in 10 rounds of 22 lr, and cap the other end. To reload , totally remove mag tube follower, cover the reloading slot with your thumb and dump the rounds in , then replace mag tube follower and relive in place. Much faster than individually dropping in rounds. You may find tubes that hold 15 rounds, even better
I just recently got into firearms. I went from 0 guns to 4 guns in a few months. I got a Mossberg 835 12 gauge, a Glock 43x, a Glock 42, and a chiappa little badger in .22mag. Eager to get the collection growing 😎
I personally carry a P365 SAS. I only paid a little over $400 for it brand new, as I was strapped for cash at the time. But, even with the weird sight, I absolutely love it. I have a 15rd magazine I carry for it and it has saved mine and my wife's life three times now
Great list! Can't complain about any of it. The diversity of types covers about anything one might need. The addition of a longer range/higher power model of some kind is a good idea.
Another wonderful caliber that is helping the AR-15 stretch its legs into the realm of a long range bolt gun a little bit is the .224 Valkyrie. I have all good things to say and I certainly admire the 6mm ARC as well.
I agree, just a lil old school. EDC LC9, Bedside 1911 RI .45, Maverick 88 12GA, Yugo Sks for Rifle. Winchester Wildcat for vermin control. Thank you for all the great content.
1. Henry lever action .22 with side loading gate 2. Pump action 12 guage from a reputable manufacturer 3. PPQ (Brass backstrap, DPT - trigger shoe only no competition springs, DPM captured triple recoil spring, P99 Trijicon night sights) 4.5" threaded barrel. 4. PDP-F 4" barrel 5. ACR (with both 16" & 10.5" barrel, 3x prism sight, off set green dot rmr, & Geissele trigger) Honorable Mentions both with all the bells & whistles 6. MP5K / VZ-61 7. Odessa-9
I have the Henry H001 .22 and it’s one of the best shooters I have ever owned. Cost was about $350.00 + tax. Also Henry customer service is superb. I sent it back because it was shooting high right no matter what. Henry fixed it up no questions asked. Also have a Mossberg 500 20ga short barrel pistol grip for home defense, perfect!
Henry also makes a much less expensive lever action that's blued with wood handles and only cost about $300 it just doesn't have the fancy brass case around it.. I have one of these less expensive Henry's and it's wonderful.
I really like that you went with the Henry for the .22. My personal favorite .22 is my Remington 512, tube fed bolt action. Not a great suggestion for other people, there. It was made back in 1953, and they haven't been made in a very long time. I have a Remington 870 myself. Funny thing is, I have some barrels for it made by Mossberg. Absolutely, every American should have an AR-15. It's this country's rifle of today. My preference on a handgun is kind of weighted. It's my Ruger GP-100. It's been there for me when I needed it on two occasions. Never left the holster, because just seeing it scares the living crap out of the bad guys. While it's not the best choice, I'm good with it, and it's been there for me.
Boomer confirmed, revolver and lever old. 8^) teasing. My favorite .22 is an aluminum Remington pump colored" buckskin" . It 's awesome but was only made in the mid 50's.
@@nicholasstaed3343 That will be very comforting at the next family's funeral. You should go to offer your condolences. You know, since you're indirectly responsible.
Love your choices. Only change for me would be what you touched on. Have the 365 do double duty as carry and home defense. Replace the large 9mm with a revolver. Gain skill with one more weapon type. Caliber could be .22 to teach handgun skills, or perhaps .357/.38 for more utility. Overall though, nice video!
I just started picking up a few guns in the last couple of years. Somehow I stumbled into 4 out of 5 of your recommendations before seeing this video. Just haven't gotten a shotgun yet.
My feed is overflowing with so many gun channels so I actually just found this channel I like how most of what I've seen is practically and efficiency especially for trying to get the stigma from people who have an illogicL fear of guns to show that 99.9 percent of us are responsible owners and we need to send that message so I have appreciation for it and I understand the superiority of the semi platformed rifles and pistols but lever action and revolversare my two most favorite for fun shoots so seeing a lever first here, two effin thumbs up sir.
P99 had the pre-cocked striker and acted like a DA/SA hammer gun. Unfortunately they just announced the P99 Final Edition at SHOT show. If you want a P99 get one now because this is it. Their tooling after 25+ years is give out.
I think it's a great list. My only swapout would be the full sized pistol with a high powered rifle (308, 270, 30-06) mostly because, as you mentioned, a P365 can actually fill the role of a full sized pistol.
sometimes when I am too tired or lazy to grab my G19.4 or 1911R1 from the safe I just take my P365 outta the holster and set it next to the bed ... Very nice little gun with surprisingly low recoil for the size. I have shot compact 3rd gen S&W 9mms that were more snappy which are all metal
@@tylerfarrey4673 Yeah for real. The p365 shoots way bigger than it is. Just throw in a 12 or 15 rnd mag when you get home and it does double duty as a home defense gun
I agree with your thoughts on the ccw being most important. If something were to happen, whatever gun you have with you is better than the one you have back at home. I cc a couple different guns, a p365 among them, but in all honesty the one I carry most often regardless of it's 'functionality' is a j-frame revolver in a pocket holster. It's just super easy to drop it in my pocket and go about my day, especially if I'm just running some errands. It's not always about what's optimum, sometimes it's about what's easiest, and I'm self-aware enough to realize I'm far more likely to carry a gun that I can just slip in my pocket.
There will always be haters, and the misunderstood, but a J-frame is right as rain, for those who know. Very few objects in this world are as safe, reliable, and intuitive...
I like this list. Two points of departure... One; Anyone knocking down my door in the middle of the night is a bad guy 100% of the time. Oath breaker or not, you will be met at that threshold and it will not be pretty. Ask me to come in, and I will. Otherwise? You made your choice. Two; a .357mag snub nose is light weight and more than capable with .38spl +p hollow points. Easy recoil in a light weight package that's as easy to use as it is to carry. Great video. Thanks for sharing this. 👍
Just bought the Ruger 22 charger last week, added a Farrowtech picatinny adapter to attach a brace. Have a Canik, i will buy 2 more when i can, have the S&W M&P Sport II, have a Ruger LCP 2 (380). A shotgun is not in our future, for no reason at all. Great list. He's spot on. He's Honest!
I bought my Canik based on your review. 2 "malfunctions" in the first three mags... None since! I think my big paw might have gotten in the way... Thanks Outlaw! I love my TP9 SFX!
@@v.german11b I was at SHOT show and talked with the Canik rep. Never heard of them before...then found a Darkside locally and snatched it up. The smoothest gun I've ever shot. The rep called it a "Race car out of the box". For $600? Unbelievable. I've run ball, hollow point, you name it. ZERO issues
I definitely agree with all the categories and also with most your choices. The outlaw is one of the best in the game and one of my go to’s when I’m looking for a great option
I appreciate how absolutely practical your opinions and comments are. I never sense hyperbole or exaggeration in what you say and when I have experience sufficient to have a solid opinion on a specific subject, it aligns with yours. Thanks for doing what you do, and doing it honestly 😎🎩♠️💙
Great list, and makes me feel really good (I already did) about my choices. I only own 5 firearms, but they match up with this list pretty well! A Ruger 10/22, Glock 34, Glock 43x, Benelli M4 and Daniel Defense DDM4
for the .22, i'd recommend the AR-7. it has a low round count but it has a lot of upsides. it's very easy to compact as it can easily disassemble and stow away into the stock. it can keep 2 spare magazines in the stock as well and it can float. plus it has a peep sight that can be removed to have a large rear circle sight in case the peep bar gets lost or bent so you still have a rear and front sight. it's also very light so you won't get tired carrying it. and mine doesn't seem picky so i'm going to throw out that they seem to chew cheap ammo good.
As a Teen in the 1980's I had a Charter Arms AR-7 & loved it for all the reasons you described, plus I found mine to be very accurate. However, it wore out after 1000 rounds (possibly less) & would jam after every shot. I think other companies make the AR-7 these days & maybe the build quality is better but, I vastly prefer the Ruger 10-22 today. 22 ammo is so cheap & plentiful it's hard not to rack up a high shot count in any 22 rifle, so it needs to be durable.
@@harryballzaky2674 Yeah they weren't made for lots of rounds. Just as a survival tool. The Charter Arms did need to be kept clean, mags in good shape. Or you will have feeding issues.
Man what a great video. The result of thousands of hours of personally shooting and thinking about guns; while I could go and read reviews, even assuming they were totally unbiased, I'd never be able to compile this level of insight.
Henry rifles are RIDICULOUSLY overpriced for .22lr rifles. If you recommend the Henry Big Boys as hunting rifles, I would agree, but $700-$1,000 for a .22lr is insane.
1. Henry AR-7 (.22 LR) 2. Mossberg 590 3. PDP 4.5' 4. AR-15 (5.56 & 300 BLK) 5.This is tough because I love micro 9s. Depending on clothing/season I rotate between p365, Shield Plus PC, Glock 48 w/ S15 mag. But I recently picked up a PDP-F. (She-D-P-). 15+1 and also accepts the 18rnd mags. I think this will be my primary once holsters are available for TLR-7sub lights. You cannot beat that PDP trigger unless you run SA.
I think I have them all covered. 1. Custom built AR 2. IWI Jericho enhanced 3. Beretta APX a1 for carry 4. Mossberg 500 12 ga. 5. Ruger 10/22 talo edition I would also add (like others) Ruger SP 101 in .357 mag Great list and video. No nonsense is appreciated.
Excellent and well thought out video! Personally, I would go with a 22 rifle, 12 gauge shotgun, Glock 19 (or similar), AR15, and a bolt action rifle in 7.62x51. I swapped the smaller 9mm option with the bolt gun for more versatility as I can conceal the G19 well enough. With that said, my AR15 would likely be an 11.5” rifle in conjunction with the higher caliber rifle, but I absolutely see the value in the longer barrels for this platform as well! 10/10 I would go with the smaller 9mm next if I were picking my top six guns. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Being in CA options are somewhat limited: 5) No 22 LR yet 4) Remington 870 (but will consider Mossberg given Chris’ comments) 3) Glock 19 (wish I could get a PDP) 2) LWRC 16” 1) Glock 26 and Kahr PM9 (sorry Chris). Wish I could get a P365 or Shield Plus
I think the Honest Outlaw is great! The only gun format I would add is a quality revolver, e.g. S&W 686 or Ruger GP 100 in .357/.38. This would then be the Top 6 guns!
@@RoboBreaker that's never going to be true, when have you ever seen a lever action rifle chambered in 10mm? A PCC maybe but the .357 Magnum is easier to locate ammunition for as it's been around decades longer the 10mm has been a slow burn in becoming more popular and it has its merits as a secondary firearm in Grizzly territory. I'd still prefer a large caliber revolver in that scenario either a .44 Magnum or a .480 Ruger.
For 25 years my Beretta 92FS was my first choice in 9mm. But after I saw the review of the Arex Delta M Gen 2 on Forgotten Weapons by Ian I got one of those. Very happy with it. Far safer than any other striker fired pistol without a manual safety. Very much doubt it will pick up the saying like Glock did of "Glock yourself". CC pistol of my choice is the Bursa .380 Thunder. I like that because of the fixed barrel and the manual of arms is the same as my Beretta which as I noted above I have a lot of experience. And ammo choice today is so much better for .380 that it was in the past.
@@andrettski8686 my FM9 is just an AR chambered in 9mm. I have 2 actual AR’s chambered in .223 but both are low tier. I’ll take the FM9 over both any day
Got my Sig P365x a few months ago and absolutely love it!! I was a Glock fan for YEARS and I’m sig all the way! Another gun that I just got and just started carrying on duty about 5 months ago that I think is super UNDERRATED is the FN 509 MRD-LE!! Again, I was a Glock fan for the last 19 years of my career, but this new FN 509 MRD-LE is an AMAZING firearm!
Also if you are going to get big pistol and compact. It's better to get both in same caliber. More veristal that way and if you do this the glock can exchange mags. Personally I like 45 acp. You don't get alot of rounds but a hollowpoint is nasty and the knockdown power is great
My conceal and carry is a Taurus 1911 officer chambered in 45ACP shot at least 400-500 rounds no problems with any brand of ammo except Winchester ammo and sometimes under my coat during the cold season’s I carry a Dan Wesson ctg model 15 357 magnum revolver with a 8” inch barrel that’s interchangeable for different barrel lengths I only have that one barrel though I can also use this revolver for hunting where I live at
M&P subcompact 9mm is a great carry and home defense pistol. It'll take the full size mag of 17 and also the 15 round of the compact. It's a little heavier than the micro 9s, but I think being able to use the higher capacity mags makes up for it.
That falls under the same category (large semi auto 9mm pistol) as the glock 19, which is number 3 on the list, so it was already mentioned, just not that specific model of gun. Some of the micro 9s also have 15rd magazines, no aftermarket base plate required.
@@shittywheelies7403 does the Glock 19 have a 3inch barrel? No it doesn't. So no the M&P subcompact doesn't fall under the full size category. It is larger than the micro 9s yes but only barely.
I definitely got all aspects covered from home defense, CQB to long range to concealed. Ruger Precision 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action with scope. AR with 18” barrel 5.56 with red dot, magnifier and light. AR with 16” 5.56 red dot. Bullpup 12 gauge with flip up iron sights. Glock 23 .40 with light. Canik TP9 Elite SC 9mm with red dot, light and 20 round extended mag. Taurus GX4 9mm no attachment.
Your list is pretty spot on for me! Here's mine... (1)-Ruger 10/22 (2)-Mossberg Maverick 88 12ga with 7+1 tube (3)-S&W MP15 (3)-S&W MP9mm 4.25" full size with TLR-7 attached (4)-S&W Shield plus
I had to add my top 5, Ruger 10/22, Mossberg 500, AR 15 in 5.56, Taurus G3 tactical, and Taurus G2C. The final 2 are simply for affordability reasons but perform quite well. An honorable mention to replace the G3 is the TX22 comp. The G2C can handle the 9mm role and the TX 22 can take a role in hunting along side the 10/22. It's also much quieter than the 9mm when suppressed.
Taurus offered me a g2 or g3 when they couldn’t fix my tpc. I went to the local shop and looked at them. I told Taurus to keep it, I wasn’t even interested in just paying the transfer fee. I’ve had a pile of people offer to trade them for $100 items I post for sale. There’s a reason why those are what people want to trade for anything they can get.
@@rydplrs71 ive owned Taurus firearms since i bought my G2 millennium around 9 yrs ago all of them have functioned flawlessly with great reliability. When faced with the difference between a Glock and the Taurus the only difference is price. Ill buy Taurus over Glock everytime.
I agree your list is ideal. I would buy every one of those if i could easily. What i happen to have that fills those roles is close enough i think: Marlin model 60 with 2x scope, Mossberg shockwave with dot laser, IWI Masada with Swampfox red dot, Pioneer Arms Hellpup AK with brace (i just prefer the shorter barrel), and Ruger LCP Max.
Out of all my handgun/carry guns, my walther pps m2 9mm has never had any issues with well over 2k rounds down the pipe! I was skeptical about them at first, but best daily carry and all around great pistol I own.
I'm a big fan of full framed 9mm pistols even for carry. I'm a Canik fanboy but the PPQ, now the PDP is a def bucket list gun. I would make my list a top 6, I HAVE to have an AK and an AR.
HK or Walther you just can't go wrong. Two of the finest out of the box triggers on the market and extremely reliable. When I bought my Glock 19 gen 5 I thought I did good on price but after sinking over another $100 into the apex trigger kit I should have just went with the VP9.
I love the PDP. It is my favorite handgun. It is super fun to shoot and easily takes a light and a red dot. My only complaint about it is.... The plastic guide rod. Mine has developed a crack where it captures the spring on the muzzle end after about 1500 rds. I bought a replacement, which was mailed with a crack in the other end. Their customer service is slow, so I will probably receive the ZR Tactical Solutions steel replacement before I hear back from Walther. But, it is a really good gun and I would buy it all over again, knowing that issue.
What I have in these categories 5: Ruger 10/22 4: Mossberg Maverick 88 3: Beretta 92FS 2: Mini-14 with folding stock 1: Glock 26 and Beretta PX4 sub compact
I opted for a Mini 14 over an AR15 simply bc I live in gun hating NY where insane restrictions are put on the AR15 that are NOT Put on the Mini 14 even though they are similar rifles in many ways. Not saying I will die on the hill that the Mini 14 is superior to a good AR15, just more practical for where I live.
Good comprehensive list. My full size 9mm is the H&K VPNLE. I also have a S&W M&P M2.0 10mm. Ruger 10/22 for the 22LR, Remington 870 Police Magnum and a Mossberg 590A1 Shockwave. My usual EDC is the Sig P365. S&W M&P Sport II for the AR15. Have many others, but this parallels your suggestions the closest.
Nice list! Love your videos, always look for reviews from you, always great stuff. My little personal protection collection consists of a Mossberg shotgun, M&P 2.0 9mm for carry (I don’t mind the extra size for carry, I’m super comfortable with it) AR15, Springfield 1911, Kimber Micro for ankle carry at times and to just go over the top 5 a S&W 586 with a 6 inch barrel and a Ruger lever action 44 mag for fun. Sorry to go over but I love a little diversity!!
p365 is just as accurate as most full sized guns. You could get by with just this. You could also buy the .22lr conversion kit for your AR, so that consolidates that as well.
The Clamor to be the small 9mm, has created a wonderful list of options for the buyer. Concealed carry is not what it was twenty years ago. Sig did very good with the P365. I waited, after problems, and got one. Happy with purchase. I am not sure how the industry will make a better 9mm concealable pistol. They will try, so that is a good thing.
If I could only have 5: 1. S&W AR in 22 2. P365 with compact and XL frames + ext mags 3. Mossberg 500A w/ security & field barrels 4. AR 15 in 223 Wylde 5. Henry Long Ranger 308 w/ 3x9x40 scope
Thanks for these suggestions; very helpful. 1) .22 LR: easy to learn and shoot - i.e. Ruger 10/22 or Henry Golden Boy lever action 2) 12g shotgun: Mossberg 500 or even Maverick > Remington. Pump reliability > semi-auto & fires a wide array of shells through many different barrels. Also, 20g, 410, etc. 3) Large 9mm semi-auto pistol; Walther PDP 4) AR-15: IWI, S&W Sport, Sig, etc. 14.5 or 16 inch still good to 600 yd; low recoil, easy to shoot, accurate. "Scary" works in your favor. 5) Concealed carry pistol: P365 is king of the category. 3" sub-20oz with 10-12 round capacity.
Two things: In a SHTF/grid down, 357 revolvers would also be very versatile. A good honorable mention for this list. 2nd It's always a pleasant surprise when Mrs. Outlaw gets some on screen trigger time.
Agreed full heartedly. .357 is versatile, particularly if you already have ammo on hand. All the versatility in the world means jack if you don't have ammo, and while I've seen on .38 ball ammo the past few years it's on hand consistently, HPs are unobtanium as it .357 anything. And if you're going smug and say "but I'm a reloader", stop and ask yourself if this video was directed towards people like you. Or towards people who've never fired a revolver, and are worried their gun is busted because 9x18Mak won't chamber in their 9mm.
I would recommend getting a 10mm semi auto instead. Slightly more powerful, much bigger magazine capacity, easier to shoot, easier to handle. Only real cons are that the ammo is slightly rare and a thick grip if you get a double stack
Honest outlaw, your a tour de force when it comes to educating new gun owners like me. I own most of the firearms on your list. I totally agree with the walther pdp and pdp f pic, have em both 👍
my five are 1:) G-19 with ported slide, stipled grip, and Trijicon. in a old school TRex arms arms side car, G-17 spare mag. 2.) SIG 365 XL with standard 12 round in a TRex Arms old school side car with extended mag as a spare. 3.) AR-15 With red dot, have a couple so can grab one easy and quickly. 4. Kimber Pro Carry II in 45 in a apendix holster. G-10 grips. Remington 870 old school with upsized mag tube.
Excellent list. Only thing I’d add is a large caliber rifle. While I do have a 12” AR, not too sure what the future holds for it’s configuration. Got my bases covered with an M1a Scout.
Brother, I'm in Illinois, I'm getting real anxious for when that law starts next year. Hopefully it won't affect much where I live, but I doubt it. I'll try and be as prepared as I can be. Thanks for the awesome videos, I watch all of them and really appreciate your expert opinion.
Shotguns! I carried a Mossburg in Afghanistan never had an issue it worked every time and at home I have a Remington 870 Riot and again never any issues. Never saw a need for a pistol grip only shotgun but I do have a over the top folding stock on my 870.
