Comparing Byrna LE, Byrna SD and Salt S2, Watch before you buy! (Unbiased review). 

One of the most detailed videos I have seen on the subject. I always get a lot of questions on what works best and what people should purchase. I always tell everyone if you're not carrying it. The S2 is definitely what I would pick up. There are so many options in less lethal nowadays and it continues to grow since the market continues to demand it. Going to be a very interesting next couple of years as we see what hits the market. I tell everyone who asked that there are lots of us out here discussing these alternatives and it's best to watch everyone and pick your own weapon that will work for you. Here's hoping they find this video since these are the three that seem to be advertised and promoted on most of the channels. Great video. Well thought out and very well presented. Keep it up.

This video should help many of the potential buyers out there make an informed decision. Thanks for sharing with us. I do have some thoughts to add to the discussion. I personally will not buy another "big bulky" launcher. There are many bulky options that have good power but they just aren't for EDC. To me the Salt Supply S2 is too big also but I love the consistency. My TCP has mostly be relegated to the car or an off-body carry bag for select situations because of the size. Less Lethal pistols will continue to be an enigma. Small and compact is essential and the Byrna SD seems to fit the bill in almost every way but the desired power. I think at some point everyone is going to start to realize that we've already reached the max power per inch and learn to live with that. RU-vidrs will continue to tease "gains" but it's really only tiny fraction increases at this point without elaborate HPA tanks, big CO2 carts, or carbine builds which are irrelevant for EDC.

Certainly one of the best, if not the best comparison videos on those three launchers. The Byrna's are good for target practice with so many shots per co2 .. but that is all. The S2 is better than nothing. Large and bulky is in the eye of the carrier. I carry my Gavle in a "belly Ban" holster and it fits snug and unobtrusively. I can carry it all day without discomfort. I have found no "Hard - belt attached holster that I can carry all day. Belly Ban setups allow you to tighten them like a ladies coreset such that you can carry something as large as a Gavle under a regular loose fitting tee shirt. I think it is the "angle" in which the belly ban holsters seat the launcher that makes them work so well, along with their wide soft material makeup. Thanks for the testing and video.

A very good overview of these products and the good and bad points of each. I love my Byrna Hi Viz and its reliable. I also love the 50 Joule HDX I have for home defense. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Lancer Tactical Higos when it comes out next month (last we heard). It's a 35 Joule .68 launcher that will be under two hundred. If it lives up to the claims, it'll give the Gavle a run for its money at less than half the cost. Where all of these really shine is when you mix in the chemical rounds with your kinetic rounds. Honestly it doesn't matter what you get on the second and third magazine as in most all cases, its the first magazine that will get you out of the situation and to safety. If you have to reload, you're probably screwed at that point LoL.

Great comparison. I love my S2. Got 29j out of it. Thats nice power.

Thank you for your videos. I have been debating which one of these to choose. Everyone is different but for me priorities are #1 Dependability, #2 Consistency, #3 Effectiveness. Also for me concealability. For brute power, it looks like the S2 is king. However, for a short round bellied guy, of the 3, the S2 is too large. For concealability the LE and the SD are close with the SD having a bit of an advantage. Between the LE and the SD - I really like the LE's sights, but had the idea of painting the sights of and SD for low light situations was reinforced by your video. While the SD has the least power in joules, research seems to show the average distance a firearm is used in self-defense is about 3 to 7 yards and I'm hoping that within that distance the SD (first round a kinetic) can provide sufficient inspiration to deter an assailant. If not the second round (Byrna Max) will help the assailant to weep over their decision to attack. After that, to avoid crying myself as the range between the assailant and myself may be reduced, the 3rd to 5th rounds will be kinetic. Hopefully 3,4, and 5 will supply sufficient owees to deter any further aggression. If multiple assailants need to be addressed the ability to swiftly load a second magazine seems to very important. To a poor (financially) guy like me the least amount to invest for resource to effectively bring about my goals/desired results, while being dependable and consistent have lead me decide on the SD. Thank you again for your videos.

A lot of people are having problems with the LE I don't think it was quite ready for prime time. I just got my S2 it's nice.

At this point, I’m just waiting on the big names in less lethal to release more compact models of launchers in the future. If Salt Supply can produce a compact S2 and keep the price right, they’d have the best launcher hands down

Those as good for quick loading but when it comes to power, check out the Grimburg Gavil. Please do a review on the Gavil. The chance of you reloading in an emergency, is slim.

S2 is $229 right now for launcher only. SD is $409 and LE is $509

Which one would you order for self defense on a boat. We are sailing to Caribbean where we cannot bring firearms, so need something if boarded at night. We leave in 4 weeks, so worry about reliability of all these launchers , will have to really get it in time before leaving and test .. hate to have already set sail to find out its defective.

Devils in the details. Very thorough. 👍🏼

10 joules probably won't do much with clothes on, more like 20 joules and up are better chances especially to face if against a zombie, crazy, superhuman, even 9mm won t stop some ppl right away unless its a head shot, having a firearm is better but still doesn't garrentee u win a gun fight, u can aim face shots better with less lethal also, the best thing is to stay outta harms way because u can still lose even with firearm especially if not knowing how to aim good, I would never brag about having a firearm because it can get tooking as soon as its used buy law, and going to trial, etc.

I hate to ask this because you seem very competent, but are you oiling the LE?

is you grimburg way better then your S2 bro 🤔 I'm thinking what one to buy

May be better off with a pocket pepper spray.

People don't seem to understand _ 1.3 lbs is about 1lb 5oz not 1lb 3oz, 1.5lbs is 1lb 8oz & 1.12lbs is just under 1lb 2oz. Air you sound like Bill Murray in Caddy Shack

I have #4 buckshot in my harpoon I'll stick with that

I really hope people use as much sense as possible, when relying on such a product. This product is absolutely no where near the reliability it should have. People should get a firearm if you need to defend yourself. If your not allowed to have a firearm, not my problem, that’s your problem, you obviously did something to achieve that. People need to understand though, if you fire this at someone with a firearm, your gonna get someone throwing lead back at you. This is the worst product ever and people who are claiming it is great are insane. You will only piss someone off, really bad. It may deter some people, but the rest of us are throwing lead back at you. This is the worst idea ever made for self protection. I just can’t keep watching these videos and not express sincere concern for people thinking they are safe, with this product. I guarantee your not, at all.

The LE is a.piece.of sh!+. After a month I had to send mine back after the.projectiles rolled out the barrel onto the ground. I don't trust it to perform as needed. Get a pointed stick