How to Choose Your First Handgun

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In this video, Eric discussed how to sift through the options and choose the right handgun geared toward home and self-defense.
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@dtcdtc8328 Год назад

In my humble opinion everyone should stop using the phrase "gun control" when media and politicians spout their nonsense and retort them with "Civilian disarmament". Because ultimately, that is exactly what they're trying to do.

@JameaJimea1175 Год назад

That’s a great point, because gun control is already in place. I will now use the phrase civilian disarmament from now onwards because that is goal, as you said.

@anthonymanz9355 Год назад

I’m gonna bring this up at Mother’s Day brunch thankyou

@captainhydrodus4616 Год назад

It's always a word game. Never play on their terms if you begin that then they've got full control over the conversation

@SkyKid002 Год назад

Mine aren't out of control so idk what they're talking about

@letsdothis9063 Год назад

100% agreed

@briantruxtonjr.6108 Год назад

I'm pretty far beyond my first gun but I love these videos all the same. Always quality advice. I always view guns like motorcycles, starting small and moving up improves overall versatility and skill.

@jmmartin7766 Год назад

💯(^^^)Me too 😊

@Starwarsgames66 Год назад

My buddy just bought a Glock 43X. It was his first gun. He told me flat out “I think it’s finally time to pull trigger because of how bad everything has gotten.”

@Starwarsgames66 Год назад

@Coke I’m pretty sure I was the catalyst that made him finally joined the gun owner lifestyle. I’ve been kind of priming him for the better part of 5 years. I recommended the Glock 43X because he wanted something that was conceal carry, but was also sufficient enough for home defense. I figured he could always put shield arms gen 3 15 round mags and if he wanted to.

@30rdmaga Год назад

That's a great first gun. Actually just a great gun in general

@Razor-gx2dq Год назад

@@libertyjones1451 wow, shitting on a new gun owner already.

@DyingBreed1776 Год назад

Same for me. Just got mine last week. When I saw how fast the police lost control over the cities during the "summer of love"🤣 It was a great wakeup call and not to mention the 146 mass shootings this year!

@thickoc4539 Год назад

@@user-zx5gg8od6l we get it. Sig.

@spiritmoonintuitive Год назад

My first gun was a charter arms .38 revolver in 1978. After owning many guns in various calibers, I now carry a Sig P938 9mm. Great video, Eric.

@DrQuagmire1 Год назад

my first gun (which is my all-time favorite) was my Desert Eagle chambered in .44 Magnum, which I purchased as an early birthday present to myself 2 years ago. now i'm currently shopping around for a good shoulder holster for it.

@zachdew9gaming985 Год назад

@@DrQuagmire1 is it just a target gun or are you planning to use it as a carry? if the ladder, that sound like something that would get annoying to carry fast.

@DrQuagmire1 Год назад

@@zachdew9gaming985 target gun, obviously, due to how hilariously large it is. but to be fair, if I had a good shoulder holster for it, and wore a heavy sweater during Winter time to better conceal it, then it could have some potential as a carry gun.

@AllAboutSurvival Год назад

This was a great video on how to choose a handgun specifically for home and self-defense. As someone who has been shooting for years, it's always helpful to get a fresh perspective on the decision-making process. Eric's insights and recommendations were spot on, and his tips on ergonomics, caliber, and recoil management were especially valuable. I appreciated the thoroughness of his approach and the emphasis on finding a gun that fits both your body and your needs. Overall, a very informative and well-presented video.

@kenshaffer5664 Год назад

People should consider how a gun fits in their hand as well. Not necessarily how "good" it feels in the hand, but trigger reach, accessibility of the controls (mag release, slide stop, safety), etc.

@johndecker9983 Год назад

I bought my first carry gun after attending a fighting pistol course, 23 years ago. The friend I went to the class with let me borrow his back up gun. Ran the class with his Glock 19. Ran 100%. Bought mine, and I'm still carrying that 19. I don't get onto the new thing unless it's a better thing. Great video.

@isaakjunkeer785 Год назад

You have been carrying the same gun for 23yrs?? That’s insane!

@Crypto-fj5gt Год назад

Itll be a while before something comes along thats better then Glock 19.

@Eskimo8888 Год назад

Great choice

@capt.k3818 Год назад

My first firearm was an IWI Masada in April of 2020. Great first choice in my opinion just stepped up and got my ccw and purchased Mossberg mc2sc. Im happy with it.

@dogofwar6769 Год назад

My first handgun was an EAA Witness 10mm. I chose it because of an article in Firearms News (it was called Shotgun News then) and I found it interesting.

@rustleshackleford1553 Год назад

Started up right at the top😉

@huttwigley Год назад

My first pistol was a Hi-Point model JHP. I bought it for home defense. I had it for about 3 years before I got my carry permit and picked up something smaller.

@freddieflores8881 9 месяцев назад

Please tell me you got something a lot better then a hi point

@cw7legionofpewrights596 Год назад

First handgun I bought after turning 21 was a Glock 19 gen 4 that’s modified with custom stippling and changed truglo night sights, put the factory trigger back in and the factory extended slide release. The shop owner who i bought it from was a black water contractor in Iraq and he helped out a lot on building a solid foundation with my firearms training.

@jackbookerjr.3047 Год назад

Great choice.

@mallninjarising Год назад

safety is crucial and we are fortunate to live in a time with so many carry options

@mbmann3892 Год назад

Btw . My first handgun and still my carry gun is a 1.0 M&P40C. I watch a review of it on Hickock 45. And left a comment after I bought it, and apparently so did everyone els that bought one. It’s a pretty sizable thread on that video .

@g54b95 Год назад

My first handgun was an FEG PA-63 in 9x18 Makarov. Blued slide, alloy frame in the white, black grips. Great little pistol...way before the micro 9mm craze (we're talking early 90's) but still a solid carry option. Single stack, potent round, dead sexy. Another great choice is the VZ 82 (9x18 Makarov, 12 round double stack magazine) I also EDC my Polish Arsenal 11 P-64 (9x18 Makarov) sporting some sick French Walnut grips.

@nolancurtis8826 11 месяцев назад

9x18 Makarov isn't an ideal cartridge these days, but I love and carry my CZ-82. It shoots like a full size pistol, I love it. Very accurate. I have 4 of them

@markgillaspy7004 Год назад

People think I am wrong for carrying a hi point c9 but can put 7 out of 8 rounds in the bullseye at 35 yards

@NittyGritty420 Год назад

My first gun was a 38 special. I recommend that because that was my first and it served me well. I usually recommend Taurus too because a lot of people don’t want to break the bank on a new hobby.

@nopc9728 Год назад

I %100 agree

@Cheka__ Год назад

A cool thing about revolvers is you can fire them forward without removing them from your coat pockets.

@30rdmaga Год назад

Canik tp9 sc is a great first gun.

@Rahsaun77 Год назад

Got my 1st nonservice weapon last year Glock 22 Gen 5. USMC Vet '96-'00.

@hansporras3364 Год назад

Sig P365 XL, M&P shield plus, or a G43x would be an ideal first gun. I started with a G19

@vanceg4901 Год назад

My first handgun was a Beretta 3032 Tomcat that I bought from a gun shop ran by a retired police officer. The look on his face was hilarious after I told him I was buying it to use as a home defense gun, yep I didn't know anything back then.

@dannylindaman2787 11 месяцев назад

I'm new to all this and I'm wondering, why was that a bad choice? What about that gun made it not good for home defense?

@vanceg4901 11 месяцев назад

@@dannylindaman2787 - 32 caliber would be lethal if you hit a person in a critical area and if you got sufficient penatration from using a non expanding round. I use only target FMJ rounds in a 32. My view is 9mm should be the minimum used and that's what I carry now and use in home. There's a few jokes about 32, if a bad guy got shot with a 32 he'd be mad " if " he felt getting hit. Another goes the criminal might think he was stung by a 🐝.

@aleffel9668 Год назад

My first handgun was a Glock 48. That sized pistol is an excellent choice for a first handgun. Hellcat pro, p365 macro as well as the glock 48 are all around the same size and can fit many roles. Glad I went the route that I did, to this day the 48 serves me very well

@Sushi92Dude Год назад

I don't usually comment on videos but after watching some of your old gun gripes from 10 yrs ago and then watching this, you seem so much happier now a days. Refreshing to see.. I'm a new gun owner and have been watching your videos instead of walking into a gun shop and possibly getting made fun of. Now atleast I know what to ask for. You rock dude

@Master_Blaster_3000 9 месяцев назад

My first firearm, as a decent introduction into the firearm community, was the S&W M&P 38 Special 10-5. My second, which i use as my edc was the S&W M&P 40 single stack.

@DegenGaming Год назад

I have several pistols but the one I carry the most is my Ruger LCP II in .380. I carry that thing in ALL clothing. I even carry it while running. I LOVE that little thing.

@Roscoe_357 Год назад

Mine Was A Ruger GP100 4" Blued Finish.I Bought W/ It Some HKS-586 Speedloader's, Safariland Comp II Speedloader's (J-GL8C)

@rustyshackleford815 Год назад

My first handgun was a beretta px4 storm and I carried that till today when I picked up my canik tp9 elite

@Eclectic7163 Год назад

Thank you Eric.

@PEWREVIEWS812 Год назад

You do such a great job speaking in your videos! I just wanted to say that. Love what you do Eric, Looking up to you highly as a newly started pewreviews channel ourselves! Thanks for the content man.

@joehuff4025 Год назад

My first EDC , I still carry today. The gen 1 M&P 9-c with a 17 round mag. Always been a great reliable tool. Sometimes I swap to my Shield plus performance center. Enjoy and trust what you carry.

@dadankjester Год назад

Bring Back MANLY MEALS. Love the vids guys, keep it up!

@scottlawrence1826 11 месяцев назад

Great video Eric, I agree with just about every point you made... I'm not a newbie but I have plenty of friends and family who are that could use this info. Man, you've been there for my entire journey to safe effective use of a firearms (6 years) I appreciate you and Chad very much! I LOVE that you guys started Argos Ordnance! I may or may not have stolen your idea to use CMT's HDX line of handguards because it's the affordable answer to accurize your upper, I love that extended barrel nut! It's really helped a lot on my Ballistic Advantage 18" SPR, my groups went from .8-1.5 MOA down to .55-.9 MOA! The .55" being my 69gr SMK handloads and the .9" being "Frontier's" M193 offering. Y'all rock! I fully intend on picking up an upper from you guys some day! In the mean time thanks so much for the awesome ideas guys, love y'all!

@ronschramm9163 Год назад

My first handgun I bought was a Browning Buckmark made in 1979. It was for plinking. My first carry handgun was a Walther P38/P1. I still love the Walther P38/P1.

@33sidesofstrange Год назад

I was just wondering this and just found your page followed

@Starwarsgames66 Год назад

Got my first handgun the day I turned 21. My first handgun was a Glock 23. I figured I could always neck it down to 9mm on a conversion barrel and extractor so I didn’t have to spend money I didn’t have. my goal was reliability and versatility for my first gun and also it was right during the Obama ammo crisis of 2014, so I figured having two different calibers options would be advantageous. Now I carry an Inox 92 FS every single day, open carry, everywhere I go that I legally can. I did some custom gunsmithing/fitting and I added some LTT parts. I shoot this gun so well that I wouldn’t want to carry anything else.

@matti4871 Год назад

Mine was also the glock 23 🤣 oh man if only I had the options we have today

@deejayimm Год назад

Same for me. But then I ended up buying LEO trade ins and did not need to swap to 9mm. I would like a G32 barrel to play with 357sig though. I carry an lcp max most of the time now, just because I work in people's homes in alot of anti-gun areas.

@STANDIEMCSTILLE 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the info, new soon to be gun owner. I now know what strike or fire means. Ty

@rovermiles1 Год назад

The single stack performance center shields are among if not the lightest cow's on the market and their overall volume is ultra compact making them great candidates for all day comfort. To that end, the 43X shoots bigger than it is. It is the golden age of firearms.

@paulis7319 Год назад

My first carry gun was a Hi-Point C9. I was a little concerned about its bulkiness but it concealed well enough that I felt comfortable taking it to class in college (campus carry state).

@paulconteyoutubesucks2931 Год назад

Great tips brother

@huntgar Год назад

I started with the Walther Q4 SF because the size and weight helped me learn to shoot, and the Mrs didn't want me to "settle" on a cheaper pistol 🤯

@danielsalach1234 Год назад

My first one was a 586 with a 8 and 3/8 barrel with a adjustable front sight back in 1985.

@gabrielbaker2667 Год назад

Really good video

@tsim4139 Год назад

I always tell new gun owners to rent some of the guns they have interest in because once you open that Pandora's box there is no return. 😂 I was not into guns when I bought my first gun so it was a Taurus G2C and that was 3 years ago. This year alone has been Beretta 92X, Sig P320, CZ 75, and Staccato C2 and H&K SP5. 😔

@smi2k243 Год назад

Know that feeling, wasn´t into guns 10 years prior but given where i live you have it really hard if you want to own a firearm legally. Now i am moving to the USA and my wishlist gets longer by the hour 😅

@reginaldsimms199 Год назад

Px4 9mm was my first handgun, April 2022. Wanted a px4 45 cal because of the rotating barrel but found the 9mm px4 used at a range/gun shop so bought it.

@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950 Год назад

Excelente video Crack. 👏 👏

@TheSpritz0 Год назад

For me it was easy just bought an M9 after I got out of the military as I didn’t want to have to re-learn a new pistol ESPECIALLY if you can’t see at night and have an issue!!❤

@florianhofmann7553 Год назад

ahh yes - the microphone is working properly again - thank you Sir!

@sirblackstone Год назад

I tried out different guns at the range and liked the Glock 17 and the CZ 75 the best. My first pistol (and gun in general) purchase was the CZ Shadow 2. Later I bought the Glock 34 and a couple of concealed carry pistols. I'm really happy with my choices and how they shoot!

@herrunbekannt7556 Год назад

I'm a new german competition shooter and a few days ago I ordered the "Glock 34 gen 5 MOS". Nice to hear that my choice was a good one. In Germany (land of the anxious and ever concerned) we are not allowed to carry guns outside the shooting range. Because of that it is no matter that the "34" is a little bigger than other handguns. The "Shadow" is not my pistol, I don't know why...

@TXPatriot75 Год назад

Some of us shops and salesman aren’t in it for the money 😊we are in it for the second

@ArmandoTheWanderer Год назад

Imo get something you will enjoy shooting and shooting it often mine was a sig 320 now I've got 3 different variants in 9mm.

@xxdropdeadxx6679 8 месяцев назад

Just purchased my first handgun smith n wesson m2.0 40 cal shield performance center with ported barrel n with the red dot was able to get it for $712 haven’t shot it yet since just got it but its nice size 4 inch barrel fits my hands good

@captainhydrodus4616 Год назад

M9 hands down most user-friendly and very easy to maintain as well as excellent handling

@reginaldsimms199 Год назад

Window shopped and handled a m9a4, it felt so good like an extension of my hand.

@jackbookerjr.3047 Год назад

They are nice but I sold that one too...

@JohnThomas-gj2zg Год назад

All very good things to know for all of the new shoots out there that wants a hand gun to keep there self safe in this crazy world that we all live in and make time to take a safety class before you go out to buy any hand GUN or rifle ...........

@jackbookerjr.3047 Год назад

S&W model 19 first, wish I had kept it.

@jackdickenson5313 Год назад

I wasn't new to guns but my first handgun was a Smith & Wesson model 28 highway patrolman. I still have it and I have no regrets.

@Dstev98141 Год назад

TLR7a-sub has sig 365 mount available, works well on 365/x/xl and the Wilson Combat 365 grips.

@AllThingsLoud_ Год назад

My first handgun was a g2c in 9mm. Wanted something that was lightweight, had double stack capacity in a popular caliber, and was functional with decent aftermarket support for holsters. I think everyone should have that in mind when looking for a handgun.

@JWard-sp7wt Год назад

Taurus is a great option. Nice features, reliable, and affordable. I'd say get a revolver from Taurus for your first gun to learn the basics, but a g2c is a great choice.

@AllThingsLoud_ Год назад

@@JWard-sp7wt I wasn’t recommending it but it has been 100% reliable for 1000’s of rounds and It’s definitely one of the best options around the $200 price point. I recommend semi autos because of capacity, ergonomics, and ease of reloading.

@vernai_ Год назад

My first gun was a Colt 1851 Navy, a gift from my late uncle. The first gun I bought however was a CZ P-09.

@thischannelisbackon5679 Год назад

My 1st handgun i had ever used and carried was a SW686 with a 4" barrel. Almost ended up with a 629 but found 38spl/357 to be more appealing. Carried that big iron on my property and around the house for about 2 years before going to a glock 19 then to a NHC 1911 as my main carry for the rest of my life. 21 now, 17 then.

@pcpolice7937 Год назад

My first gun about 12 - 15 years ago was a Ruger SR9c and still carry it today. The standard mag holds 10 with an optional 17 round mag I use as a spare. It has an ambi mag release, ambi manual safety, fantastic ergonomic grip and nice crisp trigger - Far superior to a Glock. It’s very accurate and easy to shoot with minimal recoil. It has a pic rail and a really good slide serrations. And a feature some do not like, but n😊ice for a first firearm is a loaded chamber indicator. Easy field strip and cleaning.I would Highly recommend a used SR9c for a first firearm, especially because they can be found for $250 - $350; an absolute bargain . I have approximately 10-12,000 rounds through it now and have maybe 5 or 6 FTF with one brand of hollow point ammunition; Still going strong. Thank You Ruger

@paulhammer4941 Год назад

Luckily for those of us in the Democratic Peoples Republic of California we don’t need to worry about choosing a handgun. Our Benevolent Overlords™️ in their infinite wisdom have blessed us with a list of arms that are guaranteed to be safe and effective. I feel so comforted knowing that the overwhelming majority of handgun options are already ruled out and I do t need to expend so much of my precious mental energy making choices.

@TheHanshotfirst Год назад

Eric doesn't even once mention those guns he's hiding under the sleeves of that hoodie! 🤣 Thanks for another great informative video, sir.

@bcamp6088 Год назад

My first serious CCW pistol was a Ruger P93 back in 94, pretty outdated by today's standards but at the time it was a cool affordable option

@zillsburyy1 Год назад

people should be asking themselves this question!!!

@louiejones4092 Год назад

I guess I went diving into the deep end of the swimming pool lol. My first gun as a new gun owner back in 2020 was a zastava M70 AK 47 lol.

@CCH-R Год назад

Personal opinion. But I think a full size handgun in 9 or 45. Start with the easiest gun to learn how to shoot. Full size is easiest to shoot. Besides conceal carry will come later after you get good with the firearm and then you can buy another one.

@AllThingsLoud_ Год назад

I disagree. Most people are getting the firearm to carry so naturally it should be something that you won’t mind having on you at all times. It’s gonna be a adjustment to having any firearm on you anyway but if it’s bulky and heavy then someone new to carrying would likely leave it at times instead of carrying it. Most people would be best suited for a semi auto with 3-4” barrel length that could serve as a home defense or conceal carry.

@CCH-R Год назад

@@AllThingsLoud_ but you should learn how to shoot before you carry. The last thing we need is more untrained people carrying. Full size to learn to shoot then small gun for carry later

@2stroke438 Год назад

@@CCH-R I agree, especially because everyone should own more than 1 gun.

@AllThingsLoud_ Год назад

@@CCH-R I never said don’t train. I’m pushing for the idea of if you have one pistol for everything you’ll be able to train and be really efficient with it vs. trying to use multiple.

@AllThingsLoud_ Год назад

@@2stroke438 everyone should but not everyone can. If someone’s whole purpose of gettin a firearm is to conceal carry then they’ll likely just buy the gun they plan to carry and some ammo then hit the range and attend a class at a later date.

@crustycritters6148 Год назад

Hey Eric been watching ur vids for years now and I’d love to see a p320 or m17 burndown like back in the old days but I totally understand if this isn’t possible ;)!!

@mikes8948 Год назад

Too late...I chose a used 6'' Llama (S&W copy) .357 Magnum 40 years ago at 18 y/o. Loved it, shot it well, and never looked back. Thanks for your interest!

@robbie0884 Год назад

P365XL ALL DAY! 💪👍

@Jack-fr9hz Год назад

My first pistol (and overall gun) was a glock 48, love it.

@ihateyankees3655 Год назад

If you're gonna put a light on your gun, make sure it's not the only light you have. There's any number of scenarios where you need to see something better in a low light environment, but don't want to pull your gun out and point it around willy nilly

@Crypto-fj5gt Год назад

Absolutely. Id prioritize a handheld light over a weapon light if I could only afford one of the two. Hand held 18650 lights are much brighter with longer range, longer lasting, rechargeable, and like you said, dont need to point your gun to illuminate. If you can, get both the weapon light, and hand held. If you can only afford one, get handheld. Malkoff lights are where it at.

@OleMisss Год назад

Two guns I’d consider for a first time buyer. Home Defense: Glock 17 Carry: Sig P365

@mikehenrybell2398 Год назад

My first handgun is an s&w model 10 that my dad gave me, I had no choice back in the day lol!😂

@taramichelle2972 7 месяцев назад

Mine was a Glock 19 small and so easy to use and maintain.

@GenX-Grampa Год назад

Is this the Only Eric Show now?

@africanmate8036 Год назад

thzx

@drewjames2237 Год назад

I carry a Beretta 96D 40 cal. It's that nice sweet spot

@masonjohns208 Год назад

My first handgun was a full size 40S&W 4.4 inch barrel..... I hated carrying it and it printed (showed through my shirt) bad. I soon after sold it and bought a subcompact 9mm and absolutely love the smaller size. I don't want range toys, I want protection

@williamwinn948 Год назад

My 1st gun was the 686 then a M&P 9mm. I would definitely go With something that's gonna be comfortable and fun to learn on not something crazy

@jackbookerjr.3047 Год назад

I really like kahr p380! Very carryable

@bl2182 Год назад

Comments from Thailand My first gun was a Glock 19 Gen5 with a grip size that fit Asian hands.

@nigirufagimus7969 Год назад

The amount of gunbroker tabs I have open and my midways USA cart is nuts. I want all the black powder and I want a colt saa and that big boy with the loading gate and I want a px4 storm and that 365xl and still I keep looking. I WANT THEM ALLLLLLLLL

@ronschilreff3414 Год назад

Me personally bought my Daughter a Bersa 380 when she was old enough to legally carry. But I’m going to move her up to a S&W Shield or a Glock 19. Same as I carry 19 or the Shield. But I just bought a Glock 26 that I’ll throw into the rotation.

@jmmartin7766 Год назад

Bought my first pistol (a Ruger P95DC), brand new in 1996-- after a LOT of research... Great choice, imho. Thing still runs great to this day! If I had to make the same choice today under the same circumstances, I'd probly go with a Smith SW9VE, or more likely, a Shield Plus-- lots more 'quality, carryable' choices now

@kalin6149 Год назад

my first gun one was a PS90. Because stargate. And ive gone down the rabit hole of unique design guns ever since. Pistols was a jerico 941. Heavy but a fantastic winter coat carry in a sholder holster. Historically people have designed a slew of mechanical systems to make guns work. And its amazing to rip apart guns decades apart to see what similarities exist or were directly ripped from other guns. And then there are designs that became dead ends that have never been picked up again in future designs. Super facinating.

@reginaldsimms199 Год назад

For a ccw, rented a glock 43x and didn't like how small the grip was. Was gonna get a bersa thunder for the size and price but like beretta so got a cheetah 85bb 380, imported.

@jayteefishing1543 Год назад

The smith and Wesson SD9VE is a great gun. It’s up to like 400-450 now but it’s way way better than the sigmas they released first. I still carry it to this day over my glocks and sigs

@WN_Byers Год назад

I absolutely love my SD40. Thing is a tank

@bdflavors1347 Год назад

I watched a ton of these first gun videos and by and large they all pushed a polymer pistol - glock, M&P, XD, etc. and in the end I bought a M&P 9mm full size. What i should have done is bought a used metal pistol like a sig P226 or P229. These are so much easier to learn on and much easier to shoot for a brand new gun owner. Once the heavy gun is mastered, the new owner can move on to a lighter polymer pistol. Just my opinion.

@jeffb2821 Год назад

My first handgun S&W Model 581 .357 mag. wish had kept it

@Unsc.Helljumper0 Год назад

First handgun was a canik mete sft, its pretty decent even if its a budget handgun.

@codyjenn8785 Год назад

Thank you Eric for the awesome gun video we all appreciate you brother and the 2nd amendment shall not be Infringed

@1lovesoni Год назад

I actually used a Beretta Minx for self-defense. It took 3 hits to stop my attacker, but it DID work.

@garrettlundy3959 3 месяца назад

If I had to start over tomorrow my first would be a Taurus TX22 Riton •Cheap ammo, the first 10,000 rounds of practice gets expensive •Once you’ve gone red dot you don’t go back

@GuacIsExtra99 Год назад

My first was a Glock 43 whatever year it came out. I wish I learned how to shoot something more 19 size so I understood correct grip vs getting frustrated with the snappiness of the little 43. Also for you guys buying 9mm go with a lower power factor ammo it will help learning recoi and grip

@tonyelbows8045 Год назад

I didn't even select the gun I ended up getting from my Dad when he died. That was my first handgun, a Star 9mm M+PD model. too bad I pawned it, I wish I had one now.

@reginaldsimms199 Год назад

Generally fmj for practice, jhp/hollow point for defensive ammo

@tamadrummer001 Год назад

The right double stack is no harder to conceal than a single. The p365 x with 12 rounds completely disappears when wearing the right belt and shirt.

@countingcards7117 Год назад

Glock 48 was my first gun. No regrets and still my favorite. Slimmer G19 and feels better in small hands 🙌

@jarredsmith9187 Год назад

Great video,I think a 22lr revolver is a great learning gun cause ammo is cheap and a revolver willn't jam on you like a semi-automatic will.

@0102460 Год назад

This is exactly what happened to me. I did a ton of research ton of reviews and decided I needed a Glock 40 MOS in 10mm. Went in to my local gun store walked out with a Glock 17 MOS. 30 or more pistols later I still don’t own the model 40. Someday lol.

@smi2k243 Год назад

Will get my first firearm with my humble 38 years come july. Sure, i got some kinda favorites like the Walther PDP or the Canic TP9 , but i wanna see what i feel most comfortable with and what i can properly conceal with my stature for the longer term. If i have to decide against my favorites, then that´s that even if i have to go over budget with all the accessoires and ammunition afterwards