Top 5 Pistols Real Spies Use 

My grandad was a medic in Vietnam, his spy gun was a short 12g strapped under the shovels on the tank.

I think the idea of being a spy is to NOT use your pistol

How didn’t the High Power not make this list. Just an old Marines opinion.

Makarov video is necessary

My duty weapon for more than 20 years was a Colt 1911 Govt. And my backup gun was a Walther PPK/S in 380. I retired Some time ago, but I still have both. My EDC is a Sig P365XL, but I still work in my 1911 and PPK ever now and then. Both are still extremely accurate.

Surprised not to see the Beretta mod.71 in .22 lr. Mossad gun.

My Grandfather worked for the OSS, all he ever used was a snub nose .38

Yes, please explore more subjects like this. Very enjoyable and informative. Thanks for all the great videos you and you're wife do.

I remember as a kid in the 1960s they had a 007 briefcase gun that shot plastic bullets.

Obviously a bit WWII but either the Welrod pistol or the De Lisle carbine. Kinda old, kinda klunky but kinda cool…

Thinking of the first Bond movie 'Dr No' when M forces Bond to surrender "This damn Beretta again. You'll carry the Walther. Show him armorer." The unforgettable line. "Walther PPK 7.65 mil with a delivery like a brick through a plate glass window." 😂

Thanks for mentioning Hitman! I got a stainless 45 Auto as one of my first guns (actually my third) having messed around with an old shooting game called Winback Covert Operations, which does magazine reloading (similar to old Rainbow Six) instead of numerical bullet counters like Call of Duty and the like.

Keep them coming, I love these quick fun videos. They're great fillers between your great review videos. As a Navy guy, I know what we use, and I'd love to see one of the other Team guys' weapons of choice, like Mossad, SAS, Canadian boy scouts, ETC.

Guns the marshals use would be a cool one. I’ve always had an eye toward them as an agency.

I'm still going with the Walther P99. My first ever full-sized pistol and still my all-time favorite. It will never leave me. I had no idea it was the Bond gun for several years. I still feel like it is still relevant in the market and I 'm disappointed Walther discontinued it last year. But I have the PPQ and PDP and love them all. Your MP5 setup is freaking awesome!

This was nice and refreshing. Let's have that honourable mention on the channel ! Thanks !

I watch a lot of gun videos but you by far are the best in the business .. keep on keeping on my brother 🤘

I vote for the Makarov 1000 round review!

Definitely loved this list and would watch more 😊

I love that your wife is in the background just pumping you up while you target shoot

You're missing the most iconic KGB gun, the PSM 5.45... As of the Makarov I can hook you up, I always had one wherever I was around the world, it will be a good experience for you to try.

Yes. Do it all Honest Outlaw. Your videos rock.

The Colt 1903 was used by the OSS and SOE during WWII and during the beginning stages of the Cold War. Its a very cool gun. Wish itd been included, but enjoyable video. Love spy stuff. Its always fascinating.

Liked your video very much! I have long been curious about this particular topic, and you have answered my question perfectly! Thanks bro!❤️❤️❤️

The "pen" truly is mightier than a sword

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

My great-uncle was a spy in Germany with the OSS during WW2. I asked him what guns he carried then. His answer surprised me, but made sense - he didn't carry any guns. If he'd gotten caught with a firearm, it would have blown his cover. One pistol that is often forgotten/overlooked is the Ballester-Molina no markings that was used by British spies.

Every possible video you mentioned, sounds like a great idea!

Great video! I've either had, or have some of these pistols. Years ago I became acquainted with a WW2 vet, between him and his brothers they brought home several guns from Europe. That was more than 20 years ago. A couple of guns I bought from him were a Walther PP with NSDAP markings and the other was a PPK in its original holster. The PP had a broken spring and was nonfunctional. The PPK was in working condition. I traded it for a S&W model 27. Another pistol that should make honorable mention would be the West German Sig P228. Sweet shooting pistol.

Hey Outlaw I went shooting on Memorial Day and I brought my 226 in .40S&W (yeah I know 9mm is better but it was my first gun). I decided to try my had at long range accuracy and shot a full 12 round magazine at a 12x18" piece of paper at 100 yards and got 3 of 12 on paper using the factory iron sights. I bring this up because your long range pistol shooting inspired me to try. Getting those 3 on paper is probably my biggest feat of shooting thus far. EDIT: Okay I know that a .40JHP is going to do more damage than a 9mm JHP. I was talking about in the realm of capacity, ease of shootability, and cost of ammo. No one would argue that a full powered 10mm out of a 2.5" barrel is going to hurt more than a 9mm out of a 2.5" barrel but who wants to carry a 10mm for that purpose? Furthermore, I wasn't trying to start an argument lol. I was trying to thank HO for inspiring me to push myself to a pretty cool feat of pistol marksmanship.

as always, good reviews

Awesome video again sir!

Advancements in ammo tech make the 380 more than 'good enough'. Underwood's loadings of Hornady's XTP and Lehigh Defense's Xtreme Defenders and Penetrators are prime examples.

Hell yes all the videos are something I'd love to see.

Love your videos man. I don’t dare look at a gun without watching your video on it first.

Always up for your vids

Thanks for the video.

Hi Mr. Outlaw! If you are still reading comments I just want to say thank you!!!!

I’m proud to be a Patreon supporter of this channel😎

LCP Max is the ultimate spy pistol. 12 in a pocket is hard to beat

I didn’t even like guns until i stumbled upon your vids. Just bought a Canik Rival and am going to start getting ready to compete

If you want to go old school, the British Army's Force Research Unit and Military Reaction force carried the Browning Hi Power in Northern Ireland, as well as the Walther PPK. They carried an MP5k in a car and occasionally would have a 1911 instead of a Browning. Their unique carry was in a car. They put the 1911 / hi power under their right thigh when driving so it was very available! Bit too scary for me 🤣. Or it was tucked in their jeans, no holster. They clearly trusted their guns ..... PPK's were worn with suits, hi power for casual gear.

Great video we need part2 for sure. No surprise at#1 of course and I can't see much arguing with that choice lol.

Where's the radioactive tea and deadly third story window?

Great video! I too love the look of the 1911. I as well think of the Hitman games and Metal Gear Solid 3, in which he uses the 1911 "operator."

I have a Makarov, bought cheap in 2001, a new old stock Bulgarian Arsenal import. It fires the 9x18 mm Makarov round and is all steel. Patterned after the Walther PP in general but more cheaply done. Very accurate fixed barrel and mine has proved reliable. Now they have collector value and are no longer inexpensive.

Yea, I have a Makrov in 380. I got it for about $180 USD 20 years ago. It is a marvelous gun. There are also 9mm versions out there.

"Do you want to see theses guns, those guns, or the guns over there?" YES!

Definitely need to do more of these videos

I would love to see more on this topic as well as all of the ones you mentchened.

Outdated now but Beretta 70s was a fave in Israel,for those in thàt bussiness .

Good video concept

Great Vid! When are you gonna drop the full length Cz 75 Omega review?

Another great video champ.

I love your videos. Idea for future videos: guns of each federal agency? Obviously could be separate video for each agency.

AK Guy crossover for the Makarov footage! Good times & fun video.

Browning Hi Power : another good one

Friggin fun one man. Thank you.

Reminds me of my "Secret Sam Attache Case" toy I had in the late 60's that thing was so cool! Yes! Please do a follow up video!

I need to see the makarov on the channel!!! Also I know it's ridiculously expensive but I'd like to hear what you have to say about the Steyr AUGA

G19 is a great gun. plus useful if SHTF, can get ammo and mags and parts easily.

I do want to see your take on the Makarov. The Baikal ones are around half a grand a piece but Bulgarian maks will do just fine.

I served in the DMZ in S Korea during the 1980s. The North Korean infiltrator cadre used a variety of weapons. The Makarov, Tokarev, pistols…along with captured US weapons. The PPS-43 was popular…as was the VZ-61 Skorpion. The 1968 Blue House Raid saw use of the PPS-43. They were a motivated and dedicated and well trained elem we faced. If you ever get the opportunity to handle these weapons…do so….they are all impressive for what they are. A great channel…excellent video

You should do a video ranking all of your rankings, or ranking all the #1 guns from the past rankings

My 19 gen 5 is in FDE also. Love that thing

Would definitely like to see a follow-up, especially if you could include the Beretta M71. Had one and miss it very, very much.

Was hoping you had an ASP/S&W model 39

You literally reviewed the gun version of “The Noisey Cricket” with that Pen Gun! 🤣😂🤣😂. Love your content bro!!!

Great vid, ❤️ the selection! .#BrokerDon

Another one would be good, I'd like your opinion on the Pocket Hammerless

My God your 1911 is beautiful!

Hey big fan of you an your content. I was wondering if you could do a review on the Jacob grey TWC9 double stacked 1911 if possible?

I own a russian made makarov and I would love to see one on the channel. fixed barrel, adjustable sights, very accurate. Then ad in .380 low recoil. its a cool gun!

All those ideas sound good.

Hi Outlaw, will be nice if you have chance to make review on Makarov, PM. The pistol was very common in Eastern Europe. Thank you for your videos! 😊👍

Any of those video ideas sound great it would be a question of which one to do first.

I would LOVE to see you test a Hungarian made PA-63 in 9mm Makarov! They are almost identical to the PPK and they are cheap! Trigger pull on them is a bit much but you can buy spring kits to fix it. Please get a hold of one! Great video!

Cool stuff. It would be interesting to hear what you think of the Makarov, specially compared to the PPK it was inspired of. US Marshall guns would also be interesting to see your opinion of.

I’d love a video on what the Texas Rangers carry!! Great video as always

@Honest Outlaw please check out the Wilkinson Tactical CR-12 shotgun & the Panzer Arms Mag 12 & yhe Taipan X straight pull/pump gun & give us your opinion about all 3 of them

Hey Chris. Not sure if you’ve done it already, but this video gave me an idea for a Top 5 (or 10) iconic Hollywood guns. 🤔

Yes,follow up!!! Like that video! Looking forward to it. Okay thanks.

I want to see your take on the Makarov, that would be awesome! Maybe even a versus the PPK.

This was a helluva good time. Well done.

Love this idea - you should definitely make a series out of this based on other agencies. Hell, get into the weeds: "Guns of the East German Intelligence Services" you could take this any direction.

Hey, nice MP5k! What kind of pistol brace are you running on that?

Guns of US Marshals and Seals would both be great videos. Maybe highlight all the different weapons used by each branch of the military (I'm not a military guy so don't know if there is much variations in weapons between the Navy, Army, Air Force, etc.).

If I lived reasonably close to you I'd totally hook you up with some loaner 9x18 firearms for a follow up video. Also worth mentioning the Czech VZ61 was definitely a sub machine pistol used by spies during the cold war. But please, if you can get ahold of some of the iron curtain options a part 2 of this video would be super sweet.

Nice to know, fun video 😊thanks

Yep 1911's are still my all-time favorite. My uncle brought his back from Vietnam eons ago; I fell in love with them then and I still am.

Always interesting to see what real-life operatives rely on

I would like to hear your opinion of the Makarov PM. I have one along with all the other (semi-auto) variants of pistols that shoot 9x18mm. That would be the FEG PA63, Radom P-64, CZ-82, Wanad P-83, and SMC918. I have fun with all of them on the range.

Cool video…I’d love to see more

The Makarov is cool as hell, and is honestly one of my favorite pistols I own. Its trigger isn't the best, the its weight, balance, and ergonomics feel better than almost anything else I've ever handled, and I have handled a lot of pistols (including 1911s, CZ 75s, a CZ P-07, and a CZ Shadow 2).

Great video & my vote is you do a video about what the seal team use now & in pass

Checked into 3rd Redon Jan ‘68 and issued a beautiful Colt 1911 and an M-16 that I’d never seen before. Looked like a children’s all plastic rifle. We trained with M-1s, qualified with M-14s and then surprised us with m-16s. Gotta love the green Machine. 8:50 Semper Fi🇺🇸

Yes, more please. You should've made this a top 10 25min video!

Awesome we need more like this

Do all those lists! we'll watch.

I love my PPK in 380. It so fun. Edit: The PPKs are weirdly heavier than they look, but unlike Kimber's compact metal frames, it doesn't have that recoil.