Got his Beretta 92B, his service pistol in SA. Rare gun, way too bulky for my small hands and difficult to conceal on my 5,4 body but would not let it go for the life of me
That’s sweet of you. I’m about to lose my father too and I hate that I can’t have a good relationship with him but I try to make the best of it. RIP to your father. 🙏🏿❤️
Mate I know the feeling with the 1911. I have owned a fair few handguns (all 357 and smaller sadly due to Australian laws) and had the opportunity to pick up a 1911 for very cheap at Christmas from a mate who had to liquidate his collection in a hurry. It is something special to shoot. I love my 586 and cz but this 1911 really makes me happy. Sorry to hear about your ear issues, best of luck with your recovery!
I found mine at Runnings. I live in the communist state of NY so the mags are pinned for 10 rounds. You can find the standard capacity ones online at a few places still. They are getting harder to find.
If you don’t already own one their prices are extremely good right now. I carried one for about 5 years with just factory parts, then I got the Cajun gun works complete upgrade for like $220, not it’s like it’s a polymer shadow 2, a much lighter smoother and shorter da trigger, a 3lb sa trigger with almost zero pre travel and almost zero over travel with a crisp glass rod break, but what it did to the reset is almost worth the $220 on its own, teh factory reset was the worst part of the gun and the Cajun gun works makes it very close to sig srt rest or the new beretta 92 reset.
I’ve always enjoyed 1911s but only owned them here and there. My dad passed away a couple years ago as well and he loved his colt 1911. So I went out and got one just to shoot and remember him. May not carry one but will always be one of my favorite to shoot. Praying for healing on your ear but you still manage to make, in my opinion some of the best guntube videos either way. Keep it up
#5 Smith & Wesson 686 - .357 cal #4 Ruger Mark IV - 22lr #3 Springfield 1911-A1 - .45 ACP #2 CZ Compact - 9mm #1 Springfield SA-35 "Hi-Power" - 9mm Nothing exotic - just good solid guns.
@@mannyfox8089 I've read every review on this gun, they range from good, to bad, to indifferent. But for me, it fits my hand, and I am a better shot with it than any other 9mm that I've shot. I don't know why. The CZ Compact is almost the same gun, I like it, but just not quite as good with it.
Glad to know I have 2 of the 5 you mentioned: #1 Wilson Combat 1911 .45 #2 CZ Shadow 2 9mm #3 Dan Wesson Bruin 10mm #4 Colt Python 6" .357 #5 Ruger 22/45 Lite .22
@@IT_GRUNTHeck yeah, all those guns have been proven over the years! couldn't go wrong with any of them. M9A4 and P226 being my personal favorite I'd have to say.
Nice list, the Sig226 is all business, G19 is everything the G17 wish it was, add a 24 or 33 round mag and its a heck of a home defense weapon, RIA offers solid 1911's at a heck of a price but I would have to include the timeless Ruger MKIV and a good .357 in there
You’re my go-to review on a gun I’m thinking of buying. Just bought a shadow 2 compact because of your review on it and I love that gun. You haven’t steered me wrong. Thank you for your work!
@@user-zo8lg6qd9m it really is. It’s my favorite gun to shoot for sure. I’ve only ever had striker fired guns before this. DA took me a bit to get used to but the thing shoots so smooth
My first hand gun is a 1911 not comparable to your Wilson combat, but my kimber stainless custom II in 45 acp has been absolutely reliable and it is my bed side, answer the door hand gun!!
#5 S&W 659 #4 S&W 3913 #3 Ruger GP100 #2 Sig P220 and P226 from Germany #1 Marlin 22lr rifle. First firearm I ever had, bought for me on Christmas by my dad.
Surprised to see any old school S&W's on someone's list but I understand. Recently purchased a 6904 to round out my Wonder 9 collection. Only got it for the collection purpose so I was incredibly surprised when I shot it and genuinely really enjoyed it. Grip ergonomics are dated and slide mounted safeties are awful(so I milled mine flush), but it shot great. Did not expect it's single action pull and reset to be the best of all my DA/SA guns. I actually carry it sometimes even.
The Marlin Model 60 was a gift on my 16th birthday in 1971. It has the squirrels on the stock and was my first gun and squirrel gun for many years. I have a Weaver Marksman 4X scope on it.
Would love to see more on the Volquartsen or other .22 pistols. Might be a good (quiet) way to ramp back up in your shooting. Best wishes on the continued recovery!
#5 Ruger MK IV 22/45 with Volquartsen LLV Upper #4 Springfield Operator frame paired with Kimber 22lr conversion (great trainer) #3 STI Hex Tac with Leupold DPP #2 STI Marauder #1 STI Staccato C (original pre-staccato brand name change pistol) Yes I have an STI problem 🙂
@@Kennoisewater123 I love it. It's very accurate and as long as you get the good ammo like Buffalo bore or underwood I would definitely trust it for taking out any 4 legged friends
Excellent video. Pray you keep making progress with your ear treatments. No order from my collection besides #1. 1. HK USP 2. CZ P07 3. S&W Shield plus 4. S&W 2.0 metal floyds custom slide 5. Stealth arms platypus
great list man and I love all the firearms that you mentioned (especially the Walther P99 and PDP). How is the HK P30 with the Langdon trigger group? I don't know anyone who actually has one and always wanted to try it.
I have only been acquainted with a dozen or so guns. I've enjoyed them all from single shot 22cal rifle to M16 to M60 to magnum wheel guns. My favorite of all is a warm gun. Currently I am learning how to love my M&P 2.0 compact with baldr s and Holosun SCS. At 60yo I am moving from iron sights and going back to EDC, something I haven't done for 35yrs when I carried money for church deposits. Pray for Nov 2024.
First time commenter, been watching for awhile though. I love the channel, the guns and your easy going demeanor man. You definitely saved me from a few purchase errors. Thanks, and keep sneaking in the jokes!
If I could only keep 5 Mine tx22 compact for plink Ruger max 380 for pocket Hellcat rdp for micro 9 G19 for edc And m&p 2.0 10mm for woods gun But I love all my guns Got 5 g19 with different setups from stock,ported and comp. 😊. Thanks for the awesome vids outlaw
Of what I own . 1 . Staccato P 2. Cz ts2 3. Staccato c2 4. Dan Wesson guardian 5 Magnum research 1911 with extensive work by nighthawk customer. Honorable mention cz s2c and beretta centurion by Wilson combat.
Another great video, really like that you mentioned the optics you run, would like to see you do an optics video for AR again if your opinion has changed since the last one
5. HK USP Tactical 4. P365x with Icarus Precision aluminum grip module (carry gun) 3. CZ Shadow 2 Compact ( there’s a reason these are sold out everywhere right now) 2. Staccato XC (Honorable Mention- Wilson Combat EDCX9) 1. Langdon Tactical Beretta 92 (yes i like it better than the XC- the trigger is just incredible)
@@jackomalley3687 Agreed. However it is just an iconic weapon that stands the test of time. And if you install the Grey Gun short reset trigger system to the match trigger that comes on the Tactical, it is very usable. Not to the level of the Langdon Beretta trigger, but IMO almost nothing is . . .. ;-)
Ahh...if only the CZ Shadow 2 Compact had a steel frame...it'd be near perfect. To be honest what I truly want is a full size Shadow 2 but with a full pic rail. But I'd take a steel frame version of the compact as well.
I'm a pistol shooting wannabe. I wish I could shoot a pistol like you for sure. I have never been that good with pistols probably because I just don't give them enough time. I am more of a rifle guy and am pretty good with them. I don't own a 1911 but have had them in my hand on many occasions and they feel awesome. I have small hands and the CZ Shadow 2 compact feels great. I may pull the trigger and get one soon. I think I might like the Wilson Combat SF9 also.
$1,200 is not "super affordable"., for what you get. It's possibly "a bargain " for what you get. Id argue, a G3C IS super affordable for what you get. Choosing words carefully, matters.
To me, it would be: 1. SIG P365 (general purpose and carry) 2. Glock 19 (any G19 clone works. Most aftermarket, reliable, mags are everywhere) 3. Browning Hi-Power (Extremely reliable, gorgeous, my favorite pistol) 4. Taurus 692 (revolvers are always important to have in the collection, and the 692 can shoot 4 calibers by only changing the cylinder) 5. Taurus TX22 Compact (best 22 pistol in the market imo) Bonus: SIG P226 or CZ-75 (rugged, reliable, two of the best DA SA pistols ever made)
My favorite carry gun is my S&W M&P Sheld Plus. I also recently bought a Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS. It's got a Holosun red dot sight on it and I love it. I have a few 1911's. Springfield Armory MC Operator, which I love, Rock Island Armory 1911 in 45 ACP in FDE. And a RIA 1911 in 9MM. All great guns and lots of fun to shoot. And one Staccato C2. Congratulations on the acquisition of the Wilson Combat CQB. New or used, they're great guns. Wish I had one.
I've been through a LOT of guns the past few years. Maybe 20-30k worth. In no particular order my top 5 forever (barring AR pistols of course) are: -Glock 19 (completely stock any gen) -Walther PDP Pro SD Compact (set up a particular way, eps, pmm comp, ZR tactical Guide rod, 14# uncaptured recoil spring, Modlite OKW) -Alchemy Custom Weaponry Quantico Hicap with SRO and full DLC (the king of 2011s. Most accurate, most reliable, most tastefully manufactured. Beat out my Athena, Legion Precision, nighthawk and Lonestar Custom to make this list) -M & P Shield Plus w/ Night Sights ($200-$300 secondhand) -Staccato C2 Limited w/ extra bull barrel (comes with dawson comp and Leupold DPP, paid $500 extra for a DLC bull barrel for CC) I could go my whole life with just these five pistols and be happy. Would not desire to own any other firearms even. Of course I DO, so the honorable mention is the Tippmann Arms M4-22 elite micro bugout in 22lr. Reliable, amazing mags, accurate, no recoil, fast, and above all SMALL.
@@billyw8186me too - I can rewatch and go back and forth - it honestly gets more viewing time for the creator imho and it’s easier for us to reference and to watch more of.
1. Glock 26 gen3 2. Glock 17 gen4 3. Ruger LCR .38spl 4. S&W 686+ 2.5" .357mag 5. Glock 42 .380acp Large, Medium and Small Pistol, small revolver and larger Revolver. If I could pick a 6th one, probably Walther p22. Thank you for the nice Video. For me the 26 with 10+2 OEM Magazine ist nowhere near being subcompact. More of a medium to me.
Solid list - I’d swap the polymer Canik Rival with the Taylor Freelance brass package for your P-07 and it would be my #1 I’d swap the Black Mamba X for the Scorpion Lastly I’d swap the WC CQB for a Nighthawk Recon GRP
If I could only have 1 gun it would be the gen 5 glock 20. The 10mm cartridge is so versatile. If however it could only be a 9mm my gun would be the Walther PDP
5) Ruger Standard .22 Red Eagle ($37.50 in 1950) 4) S&W MP/PD 340 3) Colt 1859 Navy revolver... .36 cal. (still functions) 2) Sig 938 Legion 1) CZ S2 Compact Fav is the standard Ruger .22...my dad bought it. Can remember shooting targets a 7yrs old. Priceless. The Colt came via the Oregon trail, great great granddads pea shooter. Priceless
Top 5 handguns, no revolvers... 1: Shadow Systems MR920 Combat OR 2: Sig P320 Compact 3: M&P Shield Plus OR 4: Ruger LCP Max 5: Dan Wesson ECO 9mm Honorable Mention: CZ P10c Revolver: Dad's 1956 Ruger Blackhawk
#5 Taurus G3C on MCK and open #4 Glock 17 on MCK #3 S&W Shield single stack with 10 + 1 extended magazine #2 APX Beretta Centurion with 17 + 1 extended magazine EDC part timer 😊 #1 S&W Shield Plus EDC with 15 + 1 extended magazine ❤ , thanks for the opportunity and very informative video !🎉❤🎉😊
I hear you about your dad. Whenever I watch Clint Eastwood movies especially his westerns it feels like my dad is sitting right next to me! Great list man 🤙🏼
#5 Springfield SA35 #4 S&W 686 plus TALO #3 All of my p220 series legions #2 CZ Shadow II Target #1 Dan Wesson Guardian 38 Super Commander. Honorable mentions. Sig 229 Elite 357 Sig, Springfield TRP 10mm 1911. S&W model 29. FN 510. You're right, this is hard, because I have a feeling with a few more rounds through my Kimber KDS9C it will move up to at least honorable mention.
Nice guns. We are similar in only one aspect. The 1911. Mine is the Colt Combat Commander blue finish .45acp. Next up is my Ruger MKIII with threaded barrel. Followed by the Smith and Wesson 617 .22lr. Then my Sig P226R and Finally my Smith and Wesson 586 6". As an aside, if I could have a sixth, it would be my Gen 3 Glock 19.
The Volq Scorpion is a MkIII, but built to higher specifications. And I think they all have threaded barrels, and most of them come with compensators installed already, too. The Black Mamba is their MkIV.
I grew up on 1911’s also. My dad was a secret service agent and was around for the Miami Dade shooting. He got to choose his own guns and carried a colt 1911. I shot that more than anything else as a kid as he was always practicing with it. To this day I often carry a 1911 and never feel outgunned. I most often carry the CZ P-09. Mine is stock so the trigger isn’t great. It’s the omega. But it works good enough with all the rounds I put through it. I’d love a 2011 but not in the budget currently (daughter in med school). I’d also like to get my hands on the sig 220 legion. Something about a single stack 45 just fits my hands. I have XL palms and medium length fingers as far as gloves are concerned, and single stack 45’s just fit me naturally. Thanks for all the great content!
No. 1: Beretta PX4 compact 9 mm; No. 2: Beretta 92X compact 9 mm; No. 3: Ruger EC9s 9 mm; No. 4: Bersa Thunder Plus .380; No. 5: Kel-Tec P3AT .380 (Honorable mention: Ruger LCP II and LCP Max .380; Beretta 3032 Tomcat .32 ACP. Mostly, I carry the Kel-Tec and the EC9s, because I live in Texas, where one needs to dress light. Both are reliable and stupid accurate in my hands.
CZ 75 SA is a Great pistol! I couldn't find one so I took a CZ 85 and installed the 75B SA safeties and single action trigger! Now it's the same as the SA
Got my hands ona Sig DHR3 (I think that’s what it’s called) and it was honestly phenomenal. I can’t make a my Top 5 Picks cause I’m too indecisive. Love your videos👍🏼
Thanks for the video, prayers that your ear heals sooner than expected. 68 yo retired Seabee here and I shoot once aa week with a variety of hand guns. It was cool to see a 1911 as your favorite, it is my favorite platform. The po-7, m&p shield plus pc and shadow were also cool pics in the top 7, love them all.
I like to sneak in and see what the gun stars use but now I must get back to my flintstone life. 👍♥️👋 I just picked up the poor man’s gi 45. I won’t be able to see the sights and I’ll bleed alittle but I miss having one. 😂
I unfortunately only have 1 atm. My P229 Legion with procut slide and Holosun SCS320 But I know the next 4. A Stealth Arms Platypus, X-5 P226 Legion, P365 Legion, CZ Shadow 2 and a Daniel Defense Hudson. Probably the P365 next because I need something smaller than the 229 for summer carry. And for me it shot like a champ same as the Hudson.
It seems like you're willing to spend a little more to get something a little better. You might want to look into legoing together your own P365. Do a web search for Parker Mountain Machine and Icarus Precision. PMM makes excellent barrel-compensator combo packages and Icarus makes awesome grip modules. Maybe throw in a custom slide if you're feeling like a baller. If you're interested in learning more about custom P365 builds, you might want to check out Skips Gunz channel here on youtube. Outlaw has mentioned him once or twice on this channel. He does good trigger work, so he's someone to keep in mind to order the FCU+trigger from, or perhaps put together the whole thing for you. And I know I sound like an advertisement, but I'm really just a very satisfied customer. lol
5. Ruger MK II Target .22 51/2” bull barrel 4. Kimber Stainless Target LE .45 ACP ( early limited edition) 3. Kimber Custom Shop Pro Elite .45 ( only 2,500 made) 2. Colt LWOM .45 with Wilson Combat parts with Roguard/NP3 finish 1. S&W 696 .44 Special 3in. ( out of production) collectible? Just a few of my favorites I have.
I am thinking Sig P365 for edc, Glock 19 for truck gun, Sig P226 for DA/SA, Walther PPQ 45, and S&W 686 cause there needs to be a wheel gun in the mix.
I had the P07 and liked it pretty well, but it did not fit my small hands. If there was a version with a smaller grip I'd jump at it. Another reason I sold it was that my wife had a lot of trouble racking the slide. I opted for a S&W Equalizer. I don't really care for the grip safety but it suites my wife just fine.
Just took some new shooters to the range with the p07. One of my buddies struggled with the controls on it like crazy. There is a smaller version of the cz75 called the 2075 rami if you are interested in that.
This was really good, thanks . Talk about really liking the 45 auto ! I did three combat tours with them in the 60's . I actually owe my life to having that weapon . Actually saved me more than once there . When l returned home l joined our police department and back then we could Carey whatever we wanted . I had a Jim Clark very smooth 45. He was a famous gunsmith around here in the Shreveport , La. area .People bought his custom 45's from all over the country . I don't think l will go for a 10mm because l know what the .45 can do . Take care and keep sending out those very good programs . Yours, Rick Bicknell
I will give my two carry guns; Compact is a Shield Plus, not a performance center though, Springfield XD Service for my full-size carry. I am looking to get something to mount an optic on, I am thinking the Springfield Echelon. The debate is between the Echelon and an M&P 2.0 Performance Center. Leaning towards the Echelon because for whatever reason I have been doing really well with my Springfield. Who knew? I am not saying that Smith is not as good, it is just that it seems easier to shoot well with the Springfields I have used. I enjoy your content and respect your opinions. Thank you for what you do.
My ideal list would probably be: 1. CZ P-01, 2. S&W M&P Shield Plus, 3. M&P 2.0 compact, 4. 1911 45acp (classic) 5. A 22lr... im still unsure but possibly Ruger SR22 So hard to choose after i got thinking about it! Honorary mentions for the M&P 2.0 full size and CZ SP-01 and PX4 Storm for 40 or 9mm...
This is really hard !!! 1. FN 509c- my edc/1st gun/always goes bang 2. Watchtower Apache - impress the in-laws 3. Cz shadow 2- because of you!!! 4. Canik rival/walther pdp- struggling to choose one 5. Dessert eagle 50ae - makes me feel cool Honorable mention 1. Staccato c- aaaaaamericaaa!!! 2. Volquartson black mamba- makes 22lr cool again Prayers brother!! ❤️
.22LR has always been cool. The only people who think otherwise have an ammunition sponsor or don't shoot nearly as much as they claim they do. In terms of bang per buck, you get about 3.5x the number of bangs, and that matters to people who do honest work.
Lost my Dad a year ago (WWII POW airman) and he told me a few times one of his biggest regrets was “trading a 1911 for an outboard motor” upon his return in the ‘40’s. My two favorites are a SW 686 6” that I bought in a pawn shop 25 years ago and my Springfield 1911 9mm 6’ target. I’m sure you miss your Dad everyday like I do. 0:19
5. Sig 226 (MK25) 4. FN 509T (5000 rounds and it always works) 3. HK P30L 2. Walther PDP 5” & PDP Pro SD (both ported and basically the same gun) 1. Bul Armory SAS Tac ii 4.25”
I agree with you about the Shield. 1) my M&P Shield plus is the shit. 2) So is my M&P Shield 2.0. Going to buy a 3) Performance Center now. Smith has knocked it out of the park with the Shield series of pistols. Of course a 4) Raptor and a 5) Python. Still love wheel guns. Just beautiful!
Read that as only 5 guns period. I was thinking Glock 19 or 17, 1911, AR-15, GOOD semiautomatic or pump 12 gauge, and then last one would be shooter's choice. for me, probably a pocket pistol or revolver for deep concealment / basketball shorts weather. Maybe that LCR in 22, 10 shots of 22 in a revolver is pretty sweet. Plus it's cheap to train with, which is good for something like that since you really need to train when it comes to those heavy double action triggers.
