5 Guns I Would Never Carry
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- Five pistols I'd recommend you avoid.
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5: S&W CSX
4: SCCY CPX-2
3: Remington RP9
2: Kahr CW .380
1: Taurus PT .22
I own 2 of those guns.
@@Jim-oo7dk I'm listing what is said in the video.
I'd like to get one of the tip up barrel pistols, either Taurus or Beretta, just for a range toy...our regular carry are revolvers, they work reliably...
@@PetuniaIii-pd1ww Yeah my Taurus PT-22 (tip up barrel) works really well with CCI Mini Mags. Maybe half the price of the Beretta. Every other ammo is iffy.
As a person that has a 1911 style 22 and shot others..I just wouldn’t carry a 22. Rim fire is just not reliable enough. Too many other alternatives out there for similar money.
I work at a large gun store in Charleston SC and I mention this channel to new shooters almost daily. Great informative content as usual.
What gun store is it???
PSA or C&S? Lol I visited both shops on my last trip to Charleston and loved both
Where you at? I'm in Aiken, my next visit I'll stop by.
I do the same. Honest Outlaw is the best gun channel for new shooters/gun owners. I am proud to be one of his Patreon supporters
ATP?
Re: Taurus Customer service: As a retailer I have had nothing but good response in addressing issues with Taurus. They've never given me grief about sending a gun back and they always came back running fine.
Previously they had issues answering the phone, and I once waited on hold for over an hour. In the past couple of years since they moved to the new facility at Bainbridge, GA, I have waited on hold as little as 5 seconds (literally picked up before I could change from speaker)and up to 11 mins. Their customer service HAS improved. That said, turn-around on the repairs are still 90 days, so lagging a bit there. As an offset to that, I have had significantly fewer problems to even call them about. Their QC has drastically improved. Most of the problems i get called about are because the person does not know how to treat a new semi-auto. Clean and lube before first shooting, and 200 rnds of decent brass ammo to break in. That's it. I recommend that for ALL my semi-auto sales and live by it myself.
As a customer I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve had 6 different firearms which came from under their brand. All required service in less than a year and one almost took my face off from breach failure. Not one case was handled professionally, promptly, or properly. I only own one of them anymore and that after a competent gunsmith who was aware of the issue with the gun repaired it at my cost. The lock failure turned into a lawsuit/settlement for cost and medical
Calling them was always a huge time suck
I will never buy another from them or for liability reasons sell my last Taurus to anyone
as a gunsmith I have more top shelf pistols come for repair and I cant keep any model Taurus on the shelf, I've actually had Glocks, S&W's traded for a Taurus, I personally carry a G3 or a 740 slim with an PT22 in an ankle holster for back up, also no problems with customer service, and when I order parts from Taurus I typically get them in a few days rather weeks like some manufactures,
thats is really good to hear. I used to purchase handguns frequently and stayed away from Taurus as they were always "entry level" bottom tear handguns... over the last 5 yrs ive seen improvement in their guns but still stayed away. I may now give them a chance
@@NoNameNoFace-rr7li For a budget gun in the sub-compact class it is not bad. Certainly not the worst by a long shot. If all you got is three bills and need protection, I would trust it, again doing a cleaning and break-in first.
@@NoNameNoFace-rr7li My EDC is a Taurus g3, I personally have over 20 Taurus handguns and I trust my life to them daily
As a somewhat novice to firearms, guys like you are so helpful and informative to people like me. I truly appreciate you and what you do to provide a wealth of information.
Keep doing what you're doing!
I couldn't have said it any better myself.
New here myself...anyone know what ammo is good to practice with this gun?
you got some brown on your nose.
I've had the Taurus G2C for 5 years, put thousands of rounds thru it, and it eats EVERYTHING! Steel, brass, rust, with no problem... I actually love Taurus again!!
Thousands of rounds through a Taurus? How many times have you had to use their warranty?
Yep! Love my G2C. Probably the best value for the money in budget level hand guns. Imminently carry-able and very reliable. Great feel too.
@@immikeurnot I have sold hundreds and have had not a single complaint. I am willing to bet you have not had one of their G series guns.
Yep bought one a year ago, nice carry and near half the price of same mainline equivalent..
I started to buy one and even filled out the background check. The store clerk locked the slide back and neither of us could release it. He went into the back room with it and I’m assuming hit it with a hammer but I declined taking it.
BRAVO to the shelter donations. Thank you for the great discussion, and things to consider. I know with gun owners - everyone has their Favs.
Thanks for taking the time to go over your list of guns you wouldn't carry. Being considerably new to the hand gun market, I appreciate your honest reviews of the choices out there on the market.
I bought an old taurus pt-22 when I turned 21 back in 1999 and was told by my local gun store to use cci mini mag ammo and that gun performed so much better using that ammo. I love those little guns. "The old ones that is"
Did you know that here in Brazil, Taurus CEO, Salésio Nuhs, wrote a letter to our government recommending that Brazilians be disarmed and no longer have the right to bear arms, even though the Brazilian people are almost being enslaved by a socialist dictatorship with its new ruler Lula ? And that Lula has connections with the Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, narco criminal, with Vladimir Putin, Daniel Ortega, and several other current tyrants? Lula wants to disarm us Brazilian and Taurus collaborates with the disarmament. If you appreciate freedom, DO NOT BUY TAURUS GUNS AND AMMO FROM CBC! If you ask me why, it's the good old lobby with the new government, which buys ammunition, in addition to market control in Brazil, to prevent competitors from arriving in Brazil.
This is a great video! I like that you give a close comparison to an alternate gun that will give you much better results.
It's funny that some pistols I actually did carry "back in the day" are now on my "I'd never carry that" list.
My first carry gun about a decade ago was a keltec pf9. I wouldn't even keep that as a door stop these days 😂.
@@sexytopramen I have a PF9 that runs great! I won't carry it out and about, but it makes a hell of a good "shower gun", seriously. Put it in a waterproof box and hang it from the showerhead, that way it isn't in direct water path but it's there if I need it lol.
Right. My LCP .380 has just sat in the safe since I found the Compact 9mm 12+1.
Glock?
Same here, first carry gun was the Taurus pt709.. never again
As a new personal gun owner who recently got their conceal carry, I absolutely loved watching this video, thank you so much
Never get a permit, and never register any of your guns. Never comply with the ATF aka WTF and never join the NRA or any organization of their ilk or likeness if you want to be a true and proud gun owner. Pay for your guns with cash and stash them in a place where only you and your loved one's know where they're at. Keep a gun in your vehicle and if you ever get pulled over you just simply never mention the gun in the vehicle and if you do that then 99% percent of the time they will never ask you if you have one. Never put any stickers relating to guns on your vehicle. Do not worry about anything the government comes out and says that you have to do relating to guns because YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CONSENT BECAUSE YOU ARE PROTECTED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND...YOUR RIGHT SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED! ANYTHING THAT TAKES FROM THE SECOND AMENDMENT IS NILL. Buy guns, buy more, and more. Stash them, shoot them, be smart, and be free. Just thought I'd give you my two cents.
Watch more videos before making any decisions, also borrow, or rent guns to test them yourself. No offense to the poster of this video, I rarely make my choices based on youtube xspurts.
@@walkingwolf8072Yes your right.. i have huge hand, so what may fit MY hand might be too big for next guy.. Try diff ones, as yu said, rent as many as yu can to find out what fits your hand well.. 👍
My wife and I have SCCY DVG-1's as our CC. Both have performed flawlessly.
Make sure you keep it spotless and better be able fully disassemble all the sccy ive dealt with dont like dirt and ive had a dead trigger issues several times
Just traded a Sccy pistol because of a dead trigger….
@@snowfers i see its not an uncommon issue
@@straight6fords580 I told the GF not to buy it lol
I have a sccy cpx2, no issues, works fine.
Gun I wouldnt carry #1: M240
Nope, I got stuck carrying the M60E once......the 249 is lighter, but still too damn heavy.
I'd carry a m240
dude I'd love to CC a B.A.R
#1 ray gun
M249😉
I have the S&W CSX. Over 500+ rounds and no problem whatsoever. Its my everyday carry. I love it.
I experienced the same.. great gun. Way better than my SigSauer p239..🤷♂️
My only issue is the bulky weight.
I inherited a Taurus PT 22. My Dad had bought it for my Mom years ago, and she never fired it. I've ran every type of ammo I could find through it, and it has NEVER completed a full mag without at least one jam.
PT22 is awesome. The poly version didn’t seem to work for many people though. I have no problem at all with the original metal version.
Do a search on youtube. There is an issue with the magazine that can be fixed. I researched it because I see them in the gun shops all the time for around $100. I passed on them because I went with the Beretta Tomcat and am happy with it.
@@SemperParatus1234 I agree. I"ve had the all metal version in .22 and .25 and both were extremely reliable. I've never owned a poly one because they always got bad reviews, but the all metal versions have been nearly 100% reliable. Also, I've had several Taurus pistols and revolvers. Only twice have I had an issue that required sending a firearm back to them for repair, but both times, they were very fast with only a 2 week turn around, and both times the guns came back working just fine.
Definitely a mag issue
My PT22 was notorious for the same malfunctions like in this video. I too assume it was a magazine issue and bought 3 brand new ones (over the course of a year simply because they are SO hard to find) and had little improvement. The biggest help was to lube the s**t out of the gun. I'm talking damn near dip the gun in oil. And I was finally able to get whole mags emptied malfunction free. It still has hiccups but to get 7/10 mags shot with no issues is a major improvement. But STILL wouldn't trust my life with it as a carry gun 😂
I need an education (keep in mind I took gun safety in 1975)- if you are a gun enthusiast, then yes, a semiautomatic pistol is on your list that you might want to consider. If however, you are a regular shmoe who wants to have a CCW weapon simply for personal protection and not hobby shooting, then why wouldn’t you get a lightweight .38 revolver, which basically never fails, and use it with hollow points (i.e. some say that a .38 doesn’t have stopping power)? I just want guaranteed performance, should I need it. Do I think there’s potential for a situation where a 9mm would work but a .38 w/ HPs wouldn’t drop the perp? Not really.
whatever you’re willing to carry.
To each his own, the kahr 380 is 1 of the most reliable pocket pistol I’ve ever seen,shoots +p underwood like a champ(maybe he got his from Family Dollar) but I have had 2,the first was given too me 15+ yrs ago,and one I purchased in 2021,both without without a hiccup…A little smaller than a Glock 380 & Lcp 2…He most be a GLOCK FAN BOY 4 SURE…I own glocks,Sigs and S&W…But my line of work,I must say S&W,Ruger and (Kahr 380) back-up has saved my life several times over 👍🏾 Purchase what u like & works 4 u,here in Metro Atlanta, One place in particular,when u purchase if it’s not working properly in the firing range,turn rite around and return it 👍🏾 And being 6’3” means nothing….I’ve seen Navy Seals 6’8” shoot Kahr, Berettas and even 25 auto with no problem….any firearm is better than a knife or a sharp stick…REMEMBER THAT…. Semper Fi-06 Lt Colonel
I have a Taurus G3c and I was praying it wasn’t on your list, happy to know it’s actually your suggested alternative
Same here. It's great for the price as it comes with 2 extra magazines, a coupon for a laser sight, and I really like the double action trigger and extra safeties it features.
Very happy with my G3c!!
@@PeytonAllen1 I conceal carry mine with an Alienware holster. I know it's because of the short barrel but wow it's loud! It's louder than my Glock Gen21 .45 Auto.
I’m glad to see a channel give a little love to the canik guns. My tp9 may be the most reliable and affordable gun I’ve ever carried.
I had the tp9 elite sc and it was fantastic in terms of recoil and trigger but I was not very accurate with it with iron sights and green dot sight and it may be just me but it was enough to make me part with it. Now my m&p shield 9 is an absolute beast!!! I can hit my target with little to no effort at 20-25 yrds away
I recently escaped from the asylum known as NY. I relocated to AZ. As a first time gun carrier, I am finding your video’s very informative. I am so glad I found your show!
Congratulations n your escape! Hope you are enjoying AZ!
I live in that shithole still. I hate it here, NY is a fucking cesspool
Don't vote blue!
@@dlutes2995 thanks. I LOVE it here! Besides the liberal insanity in NY, I’m also disabled after a motorcycle accident and can no longer take cold weather. Not a problem here in North Phoenix. 😁
@@bmxracer2701 never have in almost 40 years of voting. Even before the Regressives came out and admit they want Marxism.
I bought that SCCY on Gunbroker some years back for $189. I had the same issue with the trigger. Shot it once and was unimpressed. Sold it at a gun show and used the difference to purchase a M&P Shield.
Was it an easy purchase and transaction and shipping to your FFL using gunbroker? I'm really wanting to buy one of the new marlin 1895 sbl 45-70 govt lever actions but I can't find any locally so iv been seriously thinking about going through gunbroker but iv never used them or anyone I know, I appreciate any info if you don't mind please, thanks have a great day!
@@CoalMiner379 really easy. As long as Gunbroker already has that FFL in the system.
@@konfidential1911 okie dokie I do appreciate that very much. I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow morning.
You could've replaced the trigger for under 20$ and solved your problem, and still have a cheaper subcompact than the M&P that works good and holds 10+1.
@@theviolator1074 yeah I had that thought and looked it up and with it being a DAO I wasn’t sure this was before I started doing AR builds so I was uncomfortable changing the trigger. But at the same gun show I saw the M&P Shield for $245 so no big deal because it was a great price for a better gun.
I Carried the alloy framed PT22 as my secondary for years, before my job switched to a .32 or larger requirement. It was very concealable and easy to carry under my vest strap. Never had an issue. I ground the mag followers to hold ten rounds each. Could put 11 rds into a cake plate at five yards, which is all you need for a back-up, get-off-me gun.
Pretty sure 11 rounds is over kill lol
My shopping mall switched to .32acp as back up as well. .22 is totally inadequate. What type of body armor do yo recommend?
@@blakeshowalter safe life vest
Did you know that here in Brazil, Taurus CEO, Salésio Nuhs, wrote a letter to our government recommending that Brazilians be disarmed and no longer have the right to bear arms, even though the Brazilian people are almost being enslaved by a socialist dictatorship with its new ruler Lula ? And that Lula has connections with the Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, narco criminal, with Vladimir Putin, Daniel Ortega, and several other current tyrants? Lula wants to disarm us Brazilian and Taurus collaborates with the disarmament. If you appreciate freedom, DO NOT BUY TAURUS GUNS AND AMMO FROM CBC! If you ask me why, it's the good old lobby with the new government, which buys ammunition, in addition to market control in Brazil, to prevent competitors from arriving in Brazil.
@@blakeshowalter mall cop? nice.
My summer carry is a Bersa Thunder CC .380. Winter carry is a Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod 2. Love them both.
Can’t go wrong with the mod 2 I edc the 3.3 .45
I bought the Sccy out of a curiosity and also hated it. I ended up getting a spring kit and it made a huge difference. Shortens the trigger reset and lightens the pull. It's also is ammo picky
I own a sccy .380 and it is absolutely with no modification's the worst trigger pull on anything I've ever shot....feel like I could reload a crossbow easier lmao
@@CARRY69420it's not meant to be a range gun, it's basically does it work OK $150 please.
My CW380 is very reliable with Hornady Critical Defense, so that's what I use for carry. It's the only gun I know of that will fit in the dash compartment of my Ridgeline. Other than that I carry it when I'm riding my bike. The recoil is very manageable and it's quite accurate. It is a little tiny thing, but it doesn't make me wish it was a .32 like my Walther PPK did.
I agree with most of what you had to say with the exception of the PT-22. You may have gotten a bad one, it obviously was bad. Years ago I picked one up for about the same reason you did, but mostly because it was small. I could shove it in the pocket of my shorts with a tank top on and no one was the wiser. The only malfunctions came from inexpensive foreign ammo. CCI shot great. Never, in several hundred rounds did I have a failure to feed, extract or eject. Only reason I got rid of it was that my granddaughter liked it. As far as accuracy goes, at 10 yards I found it to be quite accurate. Could have been rated as great if the trigger was a pound lighter. Anything over 10 yards would be questionably prudent. After all, a .22 from 2.8 inch barrel does not have a lot of velocity to begin with. My new pocket pistol is a Taurus TCP .380. All that said, if I am fully dressed, my main carry is a Springfield 1911 in .45. Yes, I believe in stopping power, and as an older Vet, the 1911 was my main carry for several years. Bottom line: I respect your testing and opinions; most of the time.
Glad for the high point reference ... it shoots nice and was on sale for less than $120.00 . friends also have this one and have put thousands of rounds thru theirs...
Friend,
Over a decade ago my search for a pocket 380 brought me to the Kahr CW380.
It was used at a pawn shop, and it was at first unreliable with all sorts of ammo.
I discovered upon disassembly that the spring had been cut and was installed backwards.
New factory spring, and zero failures in a few hundred rounds with many types of ammo.
I would highly recommend it for Pocket carry after it demonstrates itself to you after 500 rounds.
Best
PS. Then came the LCP MAX!!
Gun I wouldn't carry: PHASED PLASMA RIFLE 40 WATT RANGE.
Hey, Just what you see pal.
@@jackbarnes5589 *Loads shotgun with malicious intent*
@@tobiasrex8052 you can’t do that!
@@sasquatchhunter86 *W R O N G*
I have not one but two SCCY CPX-2. I wasn’t even considering looking at it until the guy at my gun store encouraged me to give a try. Once I tried it, I bought it. I had none of the issues you mentioned. It felt like an extension of my hand. It acquired target easily and without really trying, I was in the black on all 5 targets of a 5 target page. It quickly became my EDC. Once my wife tried it, she wanted it. I ended up buying one for her EDC. Now, we did have issues with the magazine not having a strong enough spring and had a feed problem with speed firing. I called the company and they immediately sent out 4 new mags. Their customer service is second to none. I’m completely happy with my SCCY handguns and would more than likely buy more of their products if they come out with other calibers and styles.
I agree with you I own the exact cpx-2 he has in the video and I have had zero issues with it, and it’s my EDC. SCCY is an underrated brand and it can compete with top brands even being hammer fired.
Same here! I have two of them..both have been great guns!
They must have seriously bad quality control issues everyone ive handled has been hot garbage id rather have the Taurus G3C or G2C i feel like everyone tries to justify saving $20 and weak spring issue in their magazine every one ive loaded felt like i was going to cut my finger on the feed lips
I had a CPX a while ago and you're right about their customer service. I dropped mine and broke the rear sight. I got to reading about the warranty and it sounded too good to be true so I called them. They sent me two rear sights and two front sight posts no questions asked. I was shocked. It's usually a headache dealing with companies trying to get replacement parts.
I bought the same one as in the vid.I had problems with the slide not closing all the way until I rounded off the inside of the magazine feed lips and also polished the feed ramp a little. The recoil spring got distorted from I dont know what,but they sent me a new one which I promptly lost before installing,so they sent me another one,no questions asked. Right now,I have to get around to replacing the new ejector which they also sent me no problem. After that,its getting hollow points and living in my truck in case I hit a deer I need to put down or something. But I'm not too mad at it. For the $265 I spent out the door at the height of covid panic,it doesnt owe me much.
Glad to see videos of this type!
Caveats: I own the Kahr CW.380 and it works wonderfully for my _small_ hands. Please note that Kahr guns require a rather extensive break-in period. Make sure you follow that.
Also, you had some issues where the slide fails to close. I reload, so I had to learn this: Take the barrel out of the gun; then pick up a round and put it into the chamber. Press the round in with some force with your thumb. Now tip the barrel upside down. If the round does not immediately fall out, then you have an ammo problem; not a gun problem. And not all guns will exhibit this -- even with the same ammo. You're welcome.
The Kahr needing a break in period (read - shitty QC insurance lmaooo) and STILL having issues proved its a shitty gun
@@jordanwilliams6972 Have you ever owned a Kahr? They TELL you in the instruction manual about the "break-in" period -- and it is a long one. {I have Four Kahrs} Kahrs ALSO have _extremely_ stout springs. What you get for all this, once the gun is broken in, is the softest-shooting small handgun you will ever find or see anywhere. Also, the absolute smoothest trigger -- anywhere. Gun Reviewers never get there because for them, it's "Bang, bang, bang" and if if they have one single FTF or FTE, the Kahr gets a bad review.
Now there are some guns that are made cheaply, and their actions need to be broken in; however Kahrs are well made with tight tolerances and stiff springs _on purpose_ .
The car is very smooth. Get the proper ammo and magazines and one will have NO problems. Customer service is GREAT and they even sent me a replacement spring when I lost mine during cleaning * you are 100 percent correct in that this gun's trigger pull is the best of all!! Great craftsmanship and smoothest pull of all!
CSX has an aluminum frame.
The 1911 was formally adopted by the army in 1911, but was designed and produced prior to 1911 in various iterations, so has been an incredibly successful and reliable design for nearly 120 years! Thank you John Browning!
Reliable my ass. All gun lovers knows that the german walther p38 was the.best handgun of WW1 AND WW2. The 1911 is 💩. Extremely UNREALIBLE. It was just there in WW2. That's it! But it was a shit handgun. If want to be proud of an american fire arm in WW2, then be proud of the garand. But fuck the 1911. Unreliable heavy dumb ass pistol.
Time to upgrade to the 2011
“Reliable”
1911 .45 is a nail driver. i wont say its for everyone but that is why there is so many calibers and so many manufactures. i cant find a gun that fits me better the my 1911.
@@talltale9760 Those jokes are usually reserved for Kimbers. There are plenty of 1911s that are extremely reliable and the original Colt went 6,000 rounds with no failures in the original Army testing.
Very interesting video. My wife has a PT-22 that she has carried for 7 years. She has a lot of range time with that pistol and it almost never malfunctions. SHe would feed 200+ rounds at the range with zero issues. It's about as (in)accurate as i would expect for a short barrel .22. I guess she got lucky with hers.
Was it an old one? Or new one?
@@timgibson1364 I purchased it in 2014.
Secret to pt22 & Beretta 21A....
Dont use lead bullets! Always use jacketed bullets. Lead will build up in chamber and case will get stuck.
Note the absence of an extractor on these guns.
Yes, you can get a "lemon". I have two SCCY CP2's and they are fantastic. No worries carrying it. They are reliable, accurate, inexpensive, and easy to carry. I've never, I mean never, had cycling problems. The ONLY thing I've done is get the MCARBO trigger kits for them....the draw is long and distracting and MCARBO makes them buttery and consistent. I also have so called "high end" weapons that don't come close to advertised quality and function. It's not a perfect world.
I dont think he got a lemon youve got an exception every sccy ive handled was wildly unreliable. My moms recently had a dead trigger caused by dust accumulation in the trigger definetly not a gun for someone who just wants to throw it in the holster and forget about it.
spending 200$ on something that you’re suppose to trust with your life is just a bad idea
@punkstarnet I've shot literally thousands of rounds out of my stevens 320 I paid 125 for.
Never jammed once or gave me any issue 🤷 💯
It's my cheapest gun, and the one I'll defend my house with.
Most of the time if you use a gun for self-defense, it's hard to get the gun back from the police.
I'd rather throw away old faithful and buy another cheap af one than loose my expensive guns
I had an older PT22. If you look at PT22's Wiki, it looked exactly like that one. It was a fun thing to shoot, once I found the only .22LR round that would cycle it reliably, and that was the CCI Stinger. Anything other than Stingers resulted in exactly what you experienced with it, quite consistently. 20'ish years ago, it was a decent option for a pocket pistol, if loaded with ammo that would cycle it reliably. Today, there are just too many options that are better in every way. I mean, the thing clocks in at nearly Sig P365 size.
I have one and it fires stingers perfect too, but then I read that it's not rated for hypersonic 22lr, be careful! Federal automatch has also been reliable for me. I think it's normally magazine or ammo related when they fail and people blame the gun. Definitely not very accurate but it's tiny so it's to be expected.
Had the exact same malfunction repeatedly. It collects dust in my safe. Did dispatch a possum once with it.
Not sure about the Kahr CW, but I bought a CM9 when the first came out because it is lightweight, and inside a Desantis holster I can still drop in the front pocket of most of my pants. It had a break in period as stated by the manufacture of 200 rounds. I cleaned and lubed the gun and went to the range. I ran 200 rounds through it. To be honest that was so long ago I don’t recall having a jam during the break in period. If it had been problematic I would remember it. I know my petite wife did but it was because she was limp wristing the gun. I literally can’t remember ever having the gun jam.
I purchased at least a dozen EDC guns since then thinking I would find something that I liked with a higher round capacity. They were nice guns and I still have all of them, but all are slightly larger and don’t allow for front pocket carry, so I also accumulated a draw full of holsters that simply don’t work as well for me. So as the years passed I find that I still carry the Kahr CM9 over all others because I like the front pocket carry. Even after several thousands of rounds the reliability and accuracy continues to amaze me.
Without a manual safety the long DAO trigger pull makes the gun safe with a round in the chamber without a manual safety. It took a little while to learn to shoot the gun accurately. I installed a laser to train muscle memory as far as shot placement and for use as optional night sighting. I finally learned that I could take up the long trigger pull to the point of the trigger breaking, pause and then squeeze before actually firing the round, almost like shooting a 2 stage trigger and my accuracy with the gun drastically improved to the point that I am as accurate if not more accurate with it than any of my other compact guns that I own.
While I own no less than 20 pistols and am certainly a CZ fanboy, with Kahr CM9 being the only Kahr I have ever owned. While I respect the opinion of the maker of the video, it is certainly not representative of my experience with my Kahr subcompact.
I haven't had any issues with accuracy on the SCCY CX2 and I haven't bought the upgrade kit. The upgrade kit is $78 and I'm sure it would make a massive difference with recoil and rate of fire.
Damn straight
Ya I picked 1 up for $150. For $181 out the door you really cant go wrong. If you want to spend more then you can get pretty much any Taurus for less the $350 🤷
O-H-I-O Porter 🇺🇸 Happy New Year…2024. I’m glad to have seen this video. Good stuff. I actually own two of the SCCY CPX2 pistols & really enjoy them. The trigger pull/reset are less than desirable, but I’ve never had any issues with them at all. I’ve tested them with various ammo & even reloads & the performance was good. I can see them being on your list though. Thanks for the insight. Have you shot the Hi-Point YC-9? I’ve seen that gun & am considering testing it out. I shall check out more of your stuff. Thanks again.🤩😎✌️
4 years the G2C was my EDC I think I have about 1500 rounds through it with only 2 malfunctions (light primer strike & failure to eject). It was great starter gun helped me learn basic pistol fundamatics and a good first concealed carry. Easily some of the best $270 I ever spent!
🔸Today I upgraded to the IWI Masada as my EDC. Got a very lightly used one for $430. The gun store owner estimated it probably had less than 200 rounds through it, & only minimal & hardly noticeable cosmetic wear.
Love the Masada
Bought the G3 three years ago and I've carried it every day since
@@osiris654 y_
G3c is so many betters than the g2c... How you liking the Masada?
@@breckfreeride Haven't shot it yet, lol
I've have the SCCY CPX-1 9mm with Crimson Trace optic. Accuracy is spot on, fit and finish is real good. Never had reliability issue. I had a trigger job done because my state requires a 10lb pull from the factory. I love this gun and carry it daily. I have M&P 9 & .45 plus others but love the SCCY.
What state may I ask ,that kind of blows because they come out with a 7-8 lb trigger
@@gunfisher4661 Massachusetts
I the being in Illinois sucked but Massachusetts,NY and California takes the sh!t cake in regards to gun laws. Ya we need a license to have a gun but that restriction is ridiculous.
Love this video. I smiled when you mentioned the Canik tp9 series. My tp9sf is by far my favorite firearm I own.
I remember when I shot the CPX-2 for the first time - My first thought was: "This trigger needs serious help". Thanks for the video!
Agree with most of what was said in this review, but I'll say the statement about a less superior gun ballistically - the Beretta Jetfire in .22 short - its what the Taurus was modelled on, but with even less power thanks to .22 short vs the .22LR (not that you'll get much more power in the LR, since there's almost no barrel to burn that extra powder) - my grand-dad had one. SCARY gun - as it was single action with *no* safety. You carried it hammer down, period. He used it as a backup "screw it in their ear and pull the trigger" type gun to his 5 shot J-frame .38Spl Smith & Wesson. It would dispatch a gopher fairly reliably, if you caught said gopher out of their tunnel. It'd also kill rats reliably, if the rat was standing still enough to hit. That's all that could be said positively about that little Beretta.
Did you just recommend a Hi Point over... well... ANY GUN??!🤣🤣
I had the Beretta version of that .22 LR since the 90’s maybe? It’s been a great gun. Fits in in your front pocket of a pair of shorts or jeans and has always been reliable .
Glad to hear you like the g3 series. I personally have a g3c and love it. Like you said, low recoil, triggers ok, and it’s pretty accurate
Ha! I was looking for comments on the G3C... I sold mine for reasons OPPOSITE of why you like it. I found people either love Taurus or hate them.
The PT22 performs wonderfully with CCI mini mag rounds. The CW380 has been flawless for my wife just like the CPX2 has for myself.
Same with the Beretta bobcat and that has a much better trigger in my opinion.
I like when he was saying how inaccurate the kahr was as the video of him shooting it is playing and all you hear is plates ringing in the distance. 🤨
Wow, you own and carry THREE of the top 5! I worked part-time at a pawn shop so I had a privilege number of pistols that I have " borrowed " and shot. The SCCY was instantly on my least favorites list when it first came in, I didn't even have to shoot it. I did own a Kahr CW 40, that I did not have problems with other than the double action trigger was not my thing and the recoil of the 40 in that pistol went beyond snappy, a comfortable gun to carry, not a comfortable gun to shoot. I have had two of the old PT-22 and I just love them. I'm surprised but glad to know that the new design isn't worth the trouble. Get out there man and shoot some other brands you'll probably trade in at least two of those three for a better gun!
First time viewer. Enjoyed the video. i respect and appreciate your honesty in your reviews. Keep up the good work and i will keep watching.
Great information!
Nice video. Well presented valid points throughout. My takeaway for the absolute best line from this whole video is where you said you'd rather carry a knife than this gun. That pretty much says it all.
I think for those people who have arthritis or physical difficulties, it's pretty hard to beat the M&P Shield EZ. Many would say the low capacity is a detriment, But I'd say it's better to have a a firearm that you can easily function with and also a mindset where you try to avoid putting yourself in a situation where you're going to need more than that capacity.
Again, I realize you might not have a choice to avoid a situation like that, but since extra magazines are small for that pistol and easy to carry, and with practice, which is something you should do regularly with any firearm that you intend to carry for self protection , you can change magazines out pretty quick and stay in the fight if needed.
My Sccy has been very reliable. I’ve had it for several years. No issues. I did change out the recoil spring from 16 lbs to a 20 lb
My brother had 2 they both broke the first few trips to the range been good but I'd never buy one.
Sccy was fine I just really hated the trigger pull but the double action was always the best.
When you can get a SAR 9 right now for $249 before rebate I can't see why anyone would pay 250 for the SCCY. Good video man.
A good used Shield can be bought for around $250 now. Those pistols are generally in "as new" condition as most people who bought them rarely shot them much.
@@thefrogking481 agree 100%, I tell everyone to look for a used Shield. I bet If you show up with a 2 crisp hundred dollar bills, you could buy it most of the time (particularly the 1.0).
They also have a rebate that'll bring it down an extra 30$
@@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920
Probably can work a 2 bill deal on a gen 1. They're still a great pistol.
@@thefrogking481 or how bout a good ol' used Taurus G2C? Probably As budget friendly yet functional piece around the $250 gun tier.
Hey Outlaw,
First off thanks for the advice from your video, I really like the LCP MAX for a daily because it's a little bigger, so it allows my hands to get a better grip. Also, I wanted to give you a shoutout about YSS in Ames, Iowa. I have someone who is very near and dear to me that has worked for that organization for her entire adult career. The folks that work there, and other organizations like it are truly doing great things for kids and families who need it. Thanks again.
Interesting outlook! I'm an old school 1911 veteran. I carried 2 1911s and a scoped M14 in combat conditions. The extra ammo weight, really helped with my posture! Even in retirement, I own various 1911s.
I carry a 'mini-1911', sig p238. I have the de-horned model, ergonomic & very reliable with decent ammo. Great factory trigger & 3 dot nite sites. I really like the configuration and chunky quality - 1911 fan here for sure -
I’m 1911’s biggest fan in 45 acp and on weekends I Carry my Kimber Pro Raptor ll in a Galco “Miami Classic” shoulder holster(leather) with Wilson Combat 47D mags 8+1! My edc for last decade is my Sig 938 “Rosewood” 9mm made off the 1911 with Desantis Leather mini scabbard for carry and it’s design I’m familiar with & it works reliably and both very sexy guns!#1911❤#45acp#KimberRaptor#Sig938#9mm
My favorite side arm. The 1911 my first handgun
Love my cpx-2, just put 100 rounds down range today with "new" M-carbo trigger kit. Runs like a dream now; no hang ups, misfires, etc.
i have a reliable cpx2, but want to improbe trigger pull. where do you get the M-carbo trigger kit? please responf if possible. thanks
Maybe I was lucky but my cw380 has never failed to fire or eject. Not even in the break in period. It does have a big flaw IMO, if you dry fire it the firing pin can remain partially extended, preventing chambering a round. If you dry fire when cleaning or whatever make sure the pin is all the way back.
The plastic frame older style 380's have always been more prone to problems. Don't matter if its Kahr, or Ruger or Kel Tec. Kahr CW9 is a perfect CCW auto. Got 2 in the family, mine is 11 years old and my kid's is 9 years old. Both were bought used. Zero problems with FMJ or HP ammo. Love the slimness plus the grip fits a variety of hand sizes.
For the .380acp people, I would add the Bersa Thunder series, SigSauer P365, and Beretta 84 and 85.
Bersa Thunder is double/single action with 8round mags, and Thunder Plus is double-stack 15round mags.
SigSauer P365 is nearly identical to the 9mm version. Different recoil spring and chamber profile, everything else is the same. Has 10 or 12 round mags.
Beretta 84 and 85 are old and not made anymore, but they are double/single action, the 84 is double-stack 13 round mag, and the 85 is single-stack magazine but I don't remember the exact capacity.
I second your comment on the Ruger LCP! I have the LCP 2 and love it! It’s my CCW because it does not jam, it is accurate even at 10 yards, and I can pocket carry it easily.
Same here - I love the LCP2 and it’s original packet holster 😁
The only good thing I can say about sccy is they do have a excellent service department they are very friendly and very eager to help you get parts or even have the gun replaced.
Probably because their guns are absolutely trash and they have to make up for it somehow
Yea right. Used to work there. Total bs.
@@khb6686 How you gonna tell him what kinda customer service he received? 😂
@@Artistikk
As I have said before I USED TO WORK THERE.
A Kahr CW9 was my first carry gun. Did like many said in reviews by racking it 200 times before taking it out for the manual recommended 200 round break-in. After about 150 rounds the whole thing locked up with a live round in the chamber. Stuck so bad I had to have the range officer, who was easily twice my size, break it free and even he took about 3 minutes to clear it. Cleaned it and put another 150 rounds through it without a problem. I guess it really did need a 200 round break-in. It was carried for about a year and a half and probably got another 1000 rounds in that time, but I switched it for a Shield when they were doing closeout pricing just before the 2.0 came out. Been with S&W since, never an issue. I will say, the Kahr did serve well once it was broken-in and my reason for picking that over all the other options was the long dao trigger making it always ready to fire, but the long heavy trigger acting as the safety.
That’s funny, my first carry pistol was a CW9 that, like my CW380, never had a hiccup after about 75 rounds. Like you, I was a little freaked out about carrying loaded so the trigger made me feel better, too. Everyone who’s tried it shot it well and without problem. Weird how some people have trouble with them.
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I was interested in the cw9 I rented one. It would stove pipe 1-3 rounds per mag and the slide did not lock back once when empty. It was a shame. The trigger pull was long but very clean through out the entire pull. Accurate for what it was but the other issues I couldn’t get past as far as trusting it for a carry gun.
IIRC, it is right in the Kahr instruction manual that you have to thoroughly clean the gun before doing the 200rd break-in. Apparently there is a factory coating on the gun applied to preserve the finish prior to retail that after a few rounds will totally gunk up the slide, as described here.
All things are not 'idiot' proof . . . have that 'ah ha' moment breaking down the gun, cleaning it, fresh lube, and no more issues.
@@leonarddaneman810 cleaning a firearm before taking it to the range for the first time is just a given for me.
Lol him racking that RP9 after each shot reminds me of springer pistols in airsoft
You made day! Thank you! Great and informative as always.
I carry a Taurus g2c and I’m happy with what I got I’ve put over 1000 rounds through no problems yet it’s slim and compacted I like it a lot of people sleep on it
Did you feel it was a bit to heavy?
The weight is good. Accurate as you can be. Easy carry. Only jams with with cheap steel ammo
Great review. I will disagree on the KAHR. Mine has never malfunctioned and I got it in a trade for a Ruger LCP that only ever once ran a whole mag without either failing to eject or feed. I as I am 5'10" and have normal sized hands it is not an issue to fire. Fits on my pocket and with the "extended" mag is reasonably comfortable for me to shoot. Keep up the good work.
Kahrs are good guns read the manual you are to use the slide stop to chamber a round! They also say brake in is 200 rounds and not to slingshot the slide to chamber a round!! Ed Brown guns have a brake in of about 500 rounds!!
I have a Ruger LCP II and I agree, constantly jamming!
In defense of the Taurus 22, my beretta 21a covert did run for shit either. But the barrel is still cool as hell
Great video! I got a Shield Plus, but I can't help but wonder if the CSX trigger could be improved to be way better than the Shield's. Most modern SA guns leave a lot of room for improvement, but striker fired guns always seem to have a lot of creep.
every smith and wesson guns I've owned has had a crappy feel to the trigger. I 100% going online and finding a trigger upgrade kit. the only trigger I've liked right out of the box is the ones that come with the performance center upgrades.
Sorry to hear your hate for the CPX2. It is my edc and works flawlessly. I had no difficulty acclimating to the long reset. I have no problem with Center mass shots at 15 yards and while they do get further apart at 25 yards, I still hit the target. I have shot single action pistols before but somehow don't feel as comfortable with them. Thanks for the great video.
I just bought a cpx2 like a week ago and I absolutely love everything about it 10 yards I’m on chest 10/10 shots at 15 yards 8/10 at 20 6/10 25 yards I’m hitting at least half I love it small simple compact I’ve given it to my dad for Christmas
This should get the fan boys riled up.
Uh oh. Haven't finished watching yet but guessing I'll notice the referrance heh
The three fanboys that the SCCY has accumulated over the years.
I had to send my CPX-2 back to SCCY twice to get the damn thing working. They have a lifetime warranty but SCCY should really improve the quality of their guns so people didn't have to use that warranty and send them back so much.
Have you tried taping a quarter to the frame, then throwing it off a cliff?
You could say you lost sometime then.
@@thefrogking481 I just keep it as a truck gun. It feeds ball ammo at least and I got it on sale for 150. So if it gets stolen, I don't care.
They've been in business 20 plus YEARS !!!
They STILL can't get the SAME DAMN DESIGN RIGHT!!!
They sucked in 2012 with my CPX 2 GEN 2 ....
GREAT CS people... even let me talk to the HEAD GUNSMITH ...
Great Guy.... He quit!!!
It was a deal breaker cause instead of getting better... Problems got worse...
it went from FTF & FTE ....
Solution ??? 3 new mags and a NEW HAT
AND DEN to that "Dead Trigger Pull" U experienced when it got hot which led to hangfires...
Couldn't Sell it...
I GAVE it away!!!
The lifetime warranty on this gun sounds like something out of a south park episode. The gun NEEDS a lifetime warranty considering you'll be sending it back so often.
Mine had feed issues out of the box just like his. The magazine sprigs were in backwards. Once I put them in the correct way it has worked flawlessly for the last 7 years with 0 fail to feed issues.
I keep a Ruger ec9s on me and I haven't found anything easier to carry with true reliability. I bought it when they were under 250, now they've gone up. Definitely worth the money
I love the EC9S, one of the best cheaper pistols on the market imo. I think the Taurus G3C is a more reliable gun, but I like them both. Bought mine for about $270, I believe.
I got the Beretta 21A as a carry option on the idea that it was a super light option and I could use it when I got older. What I realized is that the same arthritis that is supposed to make this a better option will make it very hard to operate the lever that operates the tipup. I'll keep it for a while but as a suppressed 22lr pistol to keep with me in the deer stand for popping quiet shots at a rabbit or squirrel.
I love your brutal honesty. The bit of sarcasm thrown in is great too. I’ve been a professionally trained ( including actual college degree and 8yrs at a premier national shooting school) gunsmith for almost 30 years now and it continues to amaze me that people will trust their lives to the cheapest weapon available. I understand that a lot of people are working within a limited budget, however most would be far better off buying a quality used gun over a cheap new one. If the SCCY is available for $250 new, a used Glock or S&W for $300-350 is almost always the better way to go even if it means saving for another month or two. A detail clean and fresh set of springs and you’re good for another 10,000 rounds. Which for most people is a couple lifetimes. Anyway, great content, keep up the good work!
Great reviews! Thank you!
My summertime carry when clothing is less and lighter, is the lcp2 .380. Love it and being 6' 250 with large hands it still fits well. My winter carry is the G19 gen 5 mos. with the Baldr S. Your videos are the best. Keep it up.
LCP .380 is my "always there" pistol in the pocket holster in my hip pocket.
The only way my particular pistol can be induced to malfunction is with a minimum of 175 rounds of carbon fouling (depends on the ammo). After which it will occasionally not fully return to battery with some brass cases (nickel is unaffected). As long as it's occasionally wiped with CLP it's 100%. I shoot it unreasonably well, with no user induced stoppages otherwise which is difficult to explain for such a small pistol in my oversize mitts with a Gen 1.5 trigger.
I generally carry nickel cased XTP in it (buy it up whenever I can locate it). It's clean, doesn't malfunction and will not underpenetrate (based on deer test) when it expands, and tends to tumble and not overpenetrate if it doesn't.
I try to always carry my Shield Plus but if I get lazy when I go to the mailbox or roll up the garden hose I forgot, it's always good to know the "Elsie" is there when I'm unarmed.
My PT-22 is a solid performer. Accurate for what it is. It does need to have the chamber wire brushed after 50 rounds or so or it starts jamming. I've found a little extra lube doesn't hurt. Mine has not been particularly ammo picky. I trust mine and carry it occasionally.
Use CCI COPPERHEADS. WANT JAM WITH THESE. MINE IS VERY RELIABLE WITH THESE. THIS GUY DOESNT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AMMO OBVIOUSLY
I’ve had my Kahr CM9 for a while and I agree that my hands are too big for it. I’ve been looking at the Caniks which felt great to hold and has a higher capacity. Guess I’ll have to retire my CM9 soon.
The Taurus G2C and G3C are SIGNIFICANTLY larger than the SCCY. I’d say a better recommendation is the Ruger LCP Max. 11rds expandable to 13, fits in the pocket of looser fitting pants. Barely notice it in a holster. I got mine for $330.
No the g2c is about the same size as the cpx2. I know this because I have the g2c, My Dad has the cpx2
Man and u got the highlight shirt on, now you are definitely my favorite gun youtuber
So weird about your experience with the Sccy. I've had two malfunctions in the first box of ammo with failure to go into battery. The next 450 rounds have been great. The trigger is just what I'd expect from a medium priced double action only revolver but it holds 10 plus one. My problem is these light guns are getting hard for me to handle the recoil as I age. So I'm thinking of going down to 380 or 22 mag. I cannot see the sights on the Ruger LCP series so I'm still looking for the perfect one. I wanted that PT22 to be OK, so sad.
Really surprised about the SCCY pistol. I bought one years ago and it has NONE of the problems you mentioned. The blowback seemed really weird. Mine handles everything I put through it including bulk reloads. Never a failure of any kind, period. Lot's of people want great guns but MANY just can't afford one. In all my years I NEVER heard anyone give a favorable opinion ANY HighPoint product. Maybe you got a lemon or I got a Gem. Just my experience....
I have 3. All I did was disassemble the magazine and adjusted the spring and it stop jamming. I’ve had them for over a year and over 600 rounds and hasn’t done it since
I bought a sccy for the wife but she always carries my G19 so I shoot it occasionally. Ive never had a jamming issue, but the blowback is crazy!
Since 2015 same
I have sccy cpx 2 gen 3 and no issues. I like it.
I have the cpx1-rd honestly never had an issue. Already shot roughly 2,000 rounds.
I had the Remington RP45 and yeah it was big and heavy because it held 15 rounds in the mag but it worked beautifully. Only issue was the trigger was crunchy and had a long reset. I sold it and got a Glock 30 Gen 4.
I had one too. Got it from Buds for just over $200 new.
It was fairly reliable with Federal 230 grain ball, but not with anything else.
I traded it at a pawn shop for $300 credit, I used it toward buying my wife an M17.
Good times.
Love the channel very insightful when deciding on what firearm to buy
Yep Amen 😊😊😊
You just earned a new subscriber. Great stuff. P.S. My first pistol was a Taurus G3C. Love it. Bought TruGlow tritium sights for it. Remains at my bedside for at home defense at all times. Had one small issue with JHP malfunctions I was able to diagnose, modify and correct. However, it is still too large for what I consider EDC, so I bought a LCP II 380. That too had a couple of problems. Bad mags, JHP malfunctions, etc. All have been corrected. Now positively my favorite EDC. All in all, I feel I hit the jackpot with both pistols. Video reviews of my own are coming.
Mine won't feed with jhp at all! I'm about to trade it in. How'd you fix it
@@jkbaker01 The G3C barrel feed ramp has a very sharp leading edge that snags the tips of many JHP. I fixed that one by rounding it off a bit and polishing with a Dremel. The LCP-II feed ramp is VERY steep. I had JHP get hung up against it because the surface was not perfectly smooth. Under magnification one could clearly see ripples from the machining. Again, Dremel to the rescue. Polished it very smooth with a felt wheel and supplied polishing compound. Problem solved. The LCP-II mag issue was the springs would not compress freely into the follower. It jammed against the edge of the follower making it almost impossible to insert the 6th round. Then, with 6 rounds, the mag would not insert all the way into the frame without forcing it. 5 rounds yes, 6 no. It would also deform the spring even further. I complained to Ruger. They sent me another mag. It did exactly the same thing. They have serious QC issues with that mag spring. I had to play with relaxed spring geometry for hours to get it to get it to work correctly. When I complained about the 2nd mag and told them how I fixed it, they wanted the pistol back to examine. I said NO WAY! It's working fine now and I like it that way. For my trouble they sent me a free hat. Woo hoooo!
Watching you is a treat. I was an okay shot, sometimes pretty good, but your consistency is something I point new shooters to. You explain well and are appreciated.
My SCCY had been 100% reliable. I love it That being said the trigger takes a while to get used to. My PT22 has been great as well but I heard they are hit and miss. I somehow got a good one.
I got both as well and mine work as they should. Guess he has bad luck,
@@lylewollenhaupt7424 The strange thing is my PT22 is more reliable than my Ruger 22/45. That shouldn't happen. We got lucky in our purchases.
I got my CPX2 (in pink..was all they had at the time!) about a year and a 1/2 ago. Put more than a few hundred rounds through it and not a single malfunction. Feels good in my hand and is accurate. No complaints. I usually carry a .380, but I'd have zero issues carrying the SCCY.
True story I've had minimal issues with my sccy
mine has always run 100%
Great content appreciate ur experience and opinion. Every time I watch a video I learn something. Keep up the good work brother . Looking forward to seeing more great content.
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I've carried my Taurus g2c 9mm four going on 3 years now I've put about 700 g through it I carry hollow points in it and it has always shot I've only had I use it once for self-defense and it did great it's accurate and when I'm at home I keep it beside my bed I have two of them and my wife has one so big fans of the Taurus g2s and I do highly recommend them
Love my g2c it's my first gun and love it
Good luck.
Me and my brother bought Sccy CPX-2s, it's one of my daily carry car/truck pistol. mine works fine, but his mag retention was unreliable at first, he had to mess around with it to make it work. It also didn't like his brass. But we only paid $190 for them.
So far mine is fine.
He has no idea of what he's talking about, there is nothing wrong with any SCCY I've ever fired. And I'll bet he drives an electric car.
I have CPX-2 myself It`s been perfect with the 500 rnds thru it so far, I got the oversized frame pins for it as a precaution [ free of course ] then later put a Mc Carbo trigger kit with a 5 lb trigger in it I like it even better now. I hav`nt had any ammo diet issues with 4 different loads I used including +p and accuracy is good. I`m sure it`s not made to shoot 15-20 k rnds before overhaul but it will fill my needs 100%. MY question is if it`s so bad like some say why does glock have one that looks just the same.
I got a SCCY CPX 2 also and have used it for my CCP for 5plus years. Easy to conceal on my hip. I like the extra long pull for safety reasons. You have to make a choice and give and take on a gun. I don't want to ask myself is the safety on or off in a time of emergency just point and shoot. I have a Beretta APX and it kills my hip and back to carry it.
Recently when I decided I wanted to have a small 380 caliber pocket pistol I actually was considering the Kahr. In the end I decided to go for the Ruger LCP Max and I'm glad I did. Your video is not the first one I've seen talking about issues with that model Kahr
Nothing wrong with kahr I got a kahr 9mm about the same size as the lcp never had any problems with the 6 I have owned
I carry a ruger security 9 and I've loved it and love your videos very informative
I've been watching you since I was 22 I'm 29 now and I never get tired of the BLUNT, UNBIASED, REVIEWS. 👏🏻👏🏻
I have an older version of the pt22, you have to use high power/velocity ammo like cci stingers. For me it makes a useful backup weapon in an ankle holster.
I have 2 Beretta Bobcats. With Remington golden bullets they are consistent at 95 percemt cycle rate. Every 100rd box I get 5 feed issues. With stingers 100 percent cycle rate.
Seeing this show up after the SCCY one made me wonder how long it would take before it showed up on this list lol
I've owned and carried a lot of sidearms. My current is a Tanfoglio TZ-75 Government Compact. Probably the best CCW handgun I've ever owned. CZ-75 clone, meaning lower bore axis and less felt recoil just by it's design. Lower bore axis, so it's more accurate and has faster follow-up shots. I modify my mags (easily) to make it carry 13+1 reliably. It's narrow and almost invisible in terms of print. It was inexpensive. And best of all.....I can ding a 5" plate at 50 yards standing freehand all day long.
WOW! This is why I love your reviews! I wanted a CSX and was waiting for the price to come down because I like the design. One of my first Sub compact when the single stacks were coming out was the Sig P938 because I like design, and I loved it! Very dependable. Also got the Kimber Solo, great paperweight! Now I am into the high cap subcompacts. I have settled on 365. But had my eye on CSX. May avoid. Don't like my SCCY either. mine is dependable but I just don't care for the shooting experience compared to my other guns. But I haven't put nearly the rounds through my guns as you have! Wish I could! My Kahr .380 and 9mm are dependable and have had good luck with them. I have most of the single stacks, Shield, XDS, Kahrs, LC9, Glock 43 and 42. Looking for that perfect small carry. Of those I still carry the LC9 sometimes, it was a great shooter. Have the little Beretta tomcat and it is a hoot to shoot! The Tarus is bad and has issues with the mag that can be fixed but it's better just to go with the Tomcat. But this era of the high capacity sub compacts is something else! Keep on keeping on, love your channel!
My CPX-2 has never failed me. I've put over 500 rounds through it, and yes, it's hard to be accurate with that trigger, but it went bang every single time
preach fam
MCarbo has kits to upgrade your SCCY CPX-2 trigger and recoil. With SCCY’s warranty and support, and MCarbo’s improvements, you can have a very reliable EDC piece.
@@cjones32853 That`s what I did to mine
Like I said in an earlier comment…he must purchased his at Family Dollar or maybe the Dollar Tree 😂
Mine had feeding issues, firing issues and started to crack around the roll pin.
I learned my lesson a long time ago. I had started my career with the Sheriff's Dept and back then we carried revolvers. I wanted a small backup/off duty carry so I chose a colt agent model. Paid a pretty penny but when I got home and read the stats I couldn't fire any +P ammo because it had an alloy frame. I immediately returned and talked to the Gunshop owner who suggested a ruger SP101. That thing is built like a tank. I was very pleased with it. From then on, I made sure to do my research BEFORE spending my hard earned wampum on anything I intended to carry! Great video BTW! 😁👍
You can fire +P ammo in alloy framed 1911s.
You just don't want to use a steady diet.
Best course is to train with standard pressure ammo, and carry +P ammo.
Although for 45acp, I don't feel you get much gain running +P ammo for the extra recoil and muzzle flash you get.
45Super is a different story, but I wouldn't run that in an alloy gun.
I applaud you on the SP101 though, great little gun.
Did you go with the 2.25in, or 3in barrel?
I love the 3in version myself.
Although I love the 5 shot SP101 357Mag, the 6 shot 327 Federal sounded mighty appealing too.
Edit: On re-reading your post, I see you were talking about the Colt Agent 38 Special revolver. I was thinking Colt NEW Agent 3in alloy 1911.
But the same would have applied for the Colt Agent. Train with standard, carry +P.
+P makes more sense in a 38 Special.
Just that too much regular +P use would throw off the timing of the revolver.
Colt Agents were good guns though.
They were an alloy version of the Colt Cobra with a little shorter grip.
Great guns for use as a hideaway piece or BUG.
rugers in general over-deliver: solidly built, 100% reliable, and economical
The 357?
Wampum lol smokem peace pipe
My SP101 in .357 is a flamethrower! Really accurate for a snub nose revolver!
I disagree on the Taurus PT-22. I've had one for years. Easy to carry in a jacket pocket, fits my hand very well. I can hit a melon size target out to about 20 yards which is more than enough. I've had occasional misfires but I blame the ammo. I carry it for self defense only, not combat, it will buy me time and space to get away. Nobody wants to get shot with a .22LR.
My gf and I each have Bersa Thunder CC .380s that have never had a failure. It's not my main carry which I alternate between a SA xds9 and G23. But I do carry it either as a back up in winter when I have lots of clothes on, or in summer when it disappears in shorts. They are reasonably priced and perform well.
First pistol I bought was a SIG P220. I've always loved SIG but came to also love the Walthers. I have the pps m2, ppq m2 and pdp. I don't think you can beat them for the price. Not a failure in any of them.
I bought a CCP from Walther and had to fight for a refund because the slide was binding on the frame to where it wouldn't chamber a round without hitting the back of the slide after every shot, I got my money back from that thing and went and bought a Sig 365XL, not a single malfunction from that gun, and it's lighter and has better capacity
I generally tried to stay away from the PPS and CCP line, they both had issues with drop safety (supposedly now fixed), and went through recalls.
CCP is a junk pistol. Only cycles fmj with brass case. Will not cycle aluminum or steel case ammo, nose dives hollowpoints, and the slide hangs up. But... Its as accurate as my 1911 and shoots softer than my shield. I still carry it. It protects my 1911, my 1911 protects me.
@@thebeesknees745 mine wouldn't cycle any ammo, every shot you had to hit the back of the slide to get it to go all the way into battery, the gunsmiths at Walther even told me it was built out of spec and unsafe to shoot and gave me the option to either get a full refund or another CCP, at that point I was sick and tired of the over-engineered German junk so I got a refund and went and bought a Sig 365XL to replace it
@@ksrebelbuck7936 nothing against SIG, I love SIG and own a bunch of their products. However…it’s was technically a German company up until about 2 years ago when it moved headquarters to US. In 1976 the Swiss SIG company partnered with J.P. Sauer & Sohn, and became the SIG Sauer brand you know today, with headquarters in Germany (again, until 2020 that is). Just sayin…when you got tired of one German over engineered “junk” pistol…you went and bought another German brand pistol (P365 was released in 2018 while SIG was still headquarter in Germany). Though since we’re talking technicalities…I believe the actual design of the P365 came out of the Newington, NH offices in the US. Where it was also produced/manufactured.
Wait did I just talk myself in a circle…?😵💫
Got me a SCCY-2 about 5 years ago for $180
So far, no issues at all, except the long stroke trigger. But, practice makes perfect. I even aced my ccw class seven to ten yards qualification shoot by keeping 10 rounds rapid fire within the 10 ring including 2 required head shots for body armour drill.
Was looking at the SCCY-2 particularly because of that sub-$200 price. I sure do hear mixed reviews on reliability and the trigger. Ended up not buying one, but glad yours is working out.
i got the rp9 when they cleared them out for 199 and i have had zero issues. hundreds of range quality rounds through it and dead nuts on. easy grouping.
The CSX is a aluminum frame not polymer and it works very well. thanks