STAY AWAY from 1911 style designed pistols. Many are accurate, but are not reliable enough for self-defense because of the tight tolerances it is sensitive to dirt, sand, etc. **** NOTE: The problem with ALL pistols that have external hammers is a small rock or sand and buildup of lint clothing fibers that can get in between the hammer & firing pin. Sad reality. With the GLOCK factory original high capacity magazines you need to replace the magazine springs with the WOLFF magazine springs. ⚠️There is a very important reason for this.
I like the idea of lever guns, and the cowboy action cool factor. My grandfather was even a SASS competitor. But I shoot a lot from the prone and appreciate the long range accuracy of spire point bullets so I lean towards bolt action carbines of intermediate caliber. My CZ 527 in .223 is one of the best rifles I've ever owned.
P07 / P07 / PCR etc are super similar - saw a vid where he did some comparisons and he just likes the grip on the p07. He also said the polymer on the -07 seemed to have a slighly softer recoil for him probably due to flex. I love my sp01 and have a pcr en route for an updated ccw.
For those of you that can't afford the Mossberg 500, the Maverick 88 is essentially the exact same besides more limited attachment options and a worse trigger. They usually run for under $200.
Still have my 88 - the first shotgun I ever purchased many moons ago. It had a pistol grip that beat hell out of my wrist with heavy recoil until I switched it out for the Raptor grip of the Shockwave. A world of difference. Love my Nightstick model Shockwave ( designated 'Other Type Firearm's by ATF ) so I can't call it a shotgun.
Anything wrong with cz 75 or too obscure? I remember what we put them through working for a security company at u.s. military bases and they always performed.
@@thecursed01 CZ guns are relatively obscure. By all accounts they seem like really quality guns but I don’t think I’ve ever seen more than 5 in real life
@@ericostmann684 I know he's mentioned them in other videos and he loves them. I guess that he's just picking one CZ that is his number one. I have a CZ 75B, CZ 75 Compact, and a CZ 75 P-01 Omega. I prefer All steel or aluminum alloy handguns in high calibers. The only thing I have in a polymer handgun is a M&P compact 22. The CZ reputation speaks for itself.
Personally I trusted my life on 3 of these guns. Working in Law Enforcement the P226 was my Primary, the GP 100, was my backup and the Mossberg 500 was never too far away. Never had a single problem with either one of these guns and would still trust them to this day.
I trusted the M4 with my life, and it never let me down in Iraq. My AR is a civilian clone of that, identical except no "burst" setting and a slightly longer barrel (16 inches, as opposed to the M4's 14.5 inches). Why the dude was reluctant to put an AR on that list is really not as big a concern as most people think. Technically, the AK withstands torture tests better than the AR, but in 8 years in the Army (more than two of those in Iraq), I saw more AKs malfunction than ARs.
I 100% agree on the P07, arguably one of the best semi-auto handguns I have shot to date. It is surprising to me how much the CZ gets slept on. Great content, new sub.
Love my Shield Plus. I’ve so many people talk shit on the range about it being a ‘tiny’ gun. Then they shot it and fell in love. Fun fact when I went to buy my Shield Plus the clerk behind the counter spent 9 minutes trying to tell me how I’d never carry it, how I’d hate shooting it and I NEEDED to buy a full sized handgun. BEST PURCHASE EVER
The first CZ I ever bought was a P-07, I can firmly say I’ve been a CZ guy ever since. Outlaws early videos absolutely had sway on that purchase, so thank you!!
Kind of surprised the P-09 didn't get an honorable mention. It's practically identical to the 07 though so, maybe that's why. 07 is definitely a fantastic piece, which is why it's my EDC and my 09 is my nightstand gun.
I never thought i would own a striker fired pistol. I got into guns in the 80s and SA was still the shit. My CZ P10S is my favorite pistol today. Unbelievable, reliable, with mods it eats anything form Blazer AL to +P absolutely reliably. Great channel, great info. Keep up the good work.
I’ve got the HB industries trigger and night fision sights on mine and that’s it…. 5k rounds all sorts of ammo super reliable. Same with my p07 lost count around 6k rounds. Unbelievably reliable handguns
Absolutely love Honest Outlaw. He presents in a straight, no-frills way with great guns, and he states his preferences for his personal choice and capability. Keep going H.O.!
Absolutely love Mossberg manufactured shotguns. I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪, got my first shotgun 10 years ago, a Turkish made semi, horrible experience, feed issues with pretty much everything except high brass. Got a Mossberg Maverick 88 a few years back and it was fantastic for it's price, no issues. Got a New Haven Mossberg 600AT recently which is essentially a 500, and for a 30 year old shotgun it's perfect, better trigger, better safety and smoother action than the Maverick, a joy to use.
I bought my mossberg 88 about 10 yrs ago for under $200. I’ve shot countless shells through it and it still works just fine. Amazing value for the price, for any price really
I bought my P07 after watching you praise it for a long period of time. It’s like it was made specifically for me. I’ve never been so comfortable with a handgun. It protects my family wherever we go and I’d honestly like to thank you personally for introducing me to it. I trust it with the lives of every single person I love with it. So yeah, thanks man.
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From personal experience I would always grab a CZ. I've put many thousands of rounds through my P-10F, CZ-75 P01, and P-07. And never had a single malfunction. All stone cold reliable, incredibly accurate and easy to shoot. My 457 is my favorite rimfire rifle I own as well, definitely planning on getting a Scorpion soon after my experience with one at the range. I religiously clean all my firearms though so keep that in mind. You can call me a fanboy but I love CZ for a reason, I've Carried/owned Mossberg, S&W, Springfield, Glock, Taurus, SIG, Walther, Ruger, Canik you name it. CZ seems to be the underdog with all these other massive names but they make incredible firearms, not without flaws but incredible firearms at a very fair price.
I was disappointed when he left out CZ. CZ's rarely fail. Even with crappy ammo. CZ would be 1st, Glock would be 2nd, and a Kalashnikov Kommrade SBS (I know the tax stamp (!) but MP is up there too.
Among other guns, I own CZ 457 as a rifle in .22lr and TS2 as my competition 9mm pistol. Both are my fav guns in their class, reliable and accurate. No malfunctions. And despite I clean my firearms twice a year still no mallfunctions, so keep that in mind ;) Of coursse TS2 is not an option for concealed carry, due to its weight and size, it's only a competition gun.
I think it’s a testament to the gun that for over two years I’ve been trying to find, let alone buy, a Ruger GP100. They’re as rare as hen’s teeth where I live and most of the online gun stores have them in stock only briefly if at all. Chris, you highlighted what makes good guns good: they work when you need them to.
Ive owned a 4" Blued 38 for years and I tell everyone its the toughest revolver I have ever seen. The thing is really overbuilt,but the extra weight takes that recoil down to nothing.
@@mattmarzula no one is forcing you to buy a gun off GB. I’ve found very good deals on GB before Covid/Riots/Election. Of course now all prices are goofy but there are deals to be had if one waits long enough on GB. There are definitely overpriced firearms on GB but they sit at those prices
Even I have many AR-15's , but when SHTF I will pick my SKS , it is all about how much trigger time you spend with your firearm and more comfortable with !
I sporterised a Norinco years ago, better stock, shortened the barrel to 18”, put in a firing pin spring and better sights. I enjoy my AR-10 and it is reliable but if I knew I was going to be in the rough and in a gunfight…SKS. It just doesn’t quit. One of the greatest rifles of all time. Never gets the credit.
Hard to argue any of those. Somewhat surprised you didn't sneak in a lever action rifle. We are fortunate to live in an era where there are a ton of solid options out there such that everybody should be able to find something that fits them. For me, it's always been the Walther P99.
P99 has failed to ignite normal factory ammo that never has a problem in my hammer fired berettas. S&B, Speer Lawman- good reliable brass. I would discount it for that. Hammers are more positive than strikers.
I've already got almost every firearm you mentioned... except the CZ P-07. I will now look into that. Honestly, your reviews and opinion will totally make or break any future purchases I make.
I use the cz-p07 as my bump in the night gun and have a light on it. and I’ve put 1000 rounds through it and it’s an amazing gun. Super fun and most comfortable to shoot in my opinion
As a fan of your videos, I chose the Remington PCC to buy, when I went to buy it my, I was shocked to find out that the State of Maryland is one of the most restrictive states on firearms. I have a permit to carry, yet almost every tactical rifle is banned, with the exception of a few HBARs! I own a S&W Shield handgun, yet many others are banned! I pray the Supreme Court's ruling on "Assault Weapons Ban" will help, yet they also said MD is allowed to ban some firearms. Most of my life, I've chosen guns for hunting around the world, so I wasn't aware that my home State was so against honest citizens protecting their families. Please keep up your amazing honest reviews!
My Remi 870 broke after 200 slugs. I got it in 2016 which was the new kind. You made the right call. Paid $200 to have it painted blue with a laser engraving. Broke 3 years later. Kinda works but shells get stuck and barrel connection comes undone after a few harsh shells. Exclusively a bird shot shotgun I don't let others use.
My old man bought me a brand new 12 gauge 870 Express Magnum with a rifled slug barrel for my 15th birthday in 1993, it's been my deer gun ever since. I hunt first and second shotgun season every year in Iowa, and the ole 870 has never failed to keep my freezer full. I also have an 870 Wing Master that my grandpa bought sometime around 1980 and left to me when passed away in 2004. I'm not big into waterfowl hunting but it has harvested a few dozen pheasants for me over the years. I've got no experience with any of the newer 870s, but neither of my old ones has ever let down.
I have a Mossberg Model 88 12 ga that I love dearly that just works! Plus I can also use mini shot shells which double my magazine capacity, and will no doubt tear you to shreds close range like inside your home.
Honest Outlaw was the final straw that pushed me to buy a P07 as my first pistol and boy I don't regret it. I've been carrying it for 2 years now and have put upwards of 1000rnds through it (115gr, 124gr, 147gr, FMJ, hollow points, all kinds of shit really) and it ate those rounds like a champ without a single hickup. For sure the best handgun imo.
I was looking at the used CZ 75s when a bunch hit the market a few years ago but didn't execute since handgun use in Canada was extremely restricted. Now we have a handgun ban so guess I'll never get. 😢
Have a 941 Jericho and a PX4 Storm. Both have been my edc for a year each. Really appreciate your no bullshit reviews. The P07 and moss berg have been on my list for a while, you didn't narrow it down but you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks again for your time.
I was surprised at your number one. Not because it doesn't belong but because almost nobody talks about the CZ's. It is an outstanding platform and very underrated in my opinion. I would have put the Ruger in front of the 686 because Ruger's are built like tanks but that is just a preference on my part. Excellent picks overall. The only addition I might have thrown in for consideration is a well made lever action.
I carry a CZ SP-01 Phantom (I like the phantom over the regular SP-01 for carrying simply because it’s lighter) and it shoots smooth and accurate every single time and it’s so damn comfortable. Everyone just gives me looks as if they’ve never even heard of CZ at all, blows my mind.
@@ClayBlasdel44 I gave you the weights of the 4 inch on 686. 39.7 oz. The 6 inch barrel on the 686 is 44.8 oz. I did list the wrong Ruger. The 4 inch GP 100 is 40 0z. So if .3 oz makes it a tank by comparison then okay I guess.
Absolutely spot on I agree with everything in the video. As a former ffl holder for over 13 years. Former IPSC and USPSA shooter, hunter ed instructor for State of Texas, Glock Factory Certified Armorer and 1911 master gunsmith for many years your list is simply spot on. I am glad the Python was a honorable mention. Very nice revolver but it can develop timing issues and we’ll know especially in the revolver world although those issues can be mitigated. Keep the awesome content coming.
Those little breaching shot guns we had in Iraq only held 3,but the whole gun was only 11 inches long. A mossberg 500. It had a folding handle for the pump.
Bulk is the major complaint on the 92. Great guns but outside the range it never went anywhere with me. My brother just loves the 92 from his 20+ Army MP years.
Throughout my lifetime I've owned a hk usp compact 9mm and 2 different hk usp full size 9mm. After thousands of rounds I've never experienced a failure to fire or malfunction of any kind ever. The hk usp is the gold standard for reliability.
Fock hk - had an .45 USP & was glad to be rid of it after 1000 rds. HK taught me to hate polymer frames, now my P226 & P220 - only from my cold, dead hands...
I went well over 8000 rounds in my SIG P226 before my first failure (FTE) and that was probably because the extractor is worn out from shooting it so damn much. I still haven’t done a thing to the gun besides clean it and that FTE rarely happens again. I highly recommend the SIG P226, especially if you can get the legion SAO version, absolutely love this gun.
Bought a 226 Legion in 2016. Have shot it regularly ever since. Never had any sort of problem no matter what ammunition used. Brass, steel, aluminum case, JHP, HP, works always and without exception. Have several cases of assorted types of ammo on hand. Fully expect continued similar results.
I went into this thinking you weren't gonna bring up the p07. Then you said "I think there's a better pistol coming up later" and then I knew 😂 That said! You are absolutely the reason why I jumped on a used p07 duty at a local shop. I loved it so much! Got the gen 2 now and sold the duty to a buddy of mine. I love the gen 2 but since the duty was my first I'm starting to regret selling it 🤣
I bought a P-07 last month just because of this channel as well! It has replaced my Glock 19 for carry, home defense, and for competition! I still have my Glock, but it lives in the safe now... Glad to see the P-07 is still at the top of the list!
Wasn't expecting the CZ at the #1 spot. I freaking love my CZ P09 it's a little big for me to conceal but with the extended baseplate 22? round capacity. The trigger. The everything you can't beat it. I was with a buddy picking up a gun he ordered online for an ffl transfer. Got the CZ in hand and I couldn't walk away without that gun. No other firearm has felt so perfect in hand. It's more accurate than I'll ever be. What a gun.
Honest Outlaw, I enjoy your videos so much because you are very pragmatic and explain the logic of how you arrived at your conclusions about particular firearms. I also appreciate you being unbiased about certain brands. Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas !
Now, a blast from the past that you can ABSOLUTELY bet your life on, a ruger P89. It was my first carry gun that I purchased when I was 21 and got my ccp. I've shot many thousands of rounds, so many different brands, weights, bullet styles and the ONLY round it wouldn't cycle properly was cci shotshells. We all know that shotshells won't cycle many semi-autos whatsoever.
I had one of those many many moons ago. This was when I was a younger man and didn’t exactly take care of my guns to say the least. I abused the hell out of that thing and shot well over 2k rounds through that thing and it was solid up until the day I got rid of it. I accidentally kept one of the mags and still have it to this day lol
OP I have something to contribute about the Ruger revolvers - I own a GP101 in .357 a gun very similar to the GP100. And I'm here to tell you, revolvers are not jam-proof! Because I've experienced jams while at the range. Here's what happened, after firing about 30 to 35 shots (not rapid fire nor did I reload the cylinder with any haste) - my GP101 jammed tight! I could not even open the gun and pulling the trigger was impossible since the cylinder wouldn't revolve. Obviously it was heat related - the gun actually was rather hot. But I knew I'd done nothing to it out of the ordinary, I'd simply fired rounds downrange then reloaded at a normal, unhurried pace. I didn't think this was even possible - and I'm not sure I'd believe it either if it hadn't happened to me. But I swear, the gun was jammed tight, all from the heat of firing the gun non-stop, after less than a box of ammo. And after cooling off for half an hour, the gun was back to "normal" again. A strange experience but it taught me something I didn't know before about revolvers. Namely this, REVOLVERS ARE NOT "JAM-PROOF"!
You must not have heard of Paul Harrell. I own or have owned 6 out of 10 of these. I carry a S&W 442. Why? Because I trust myself and not salesmen. I'm going to the grocery store. Not Juarez.
Any gun guy needs at least 1 Revolver in his collection. Mine happens to be the first hand gun I ever bought in 1989. It happens to be his #10. Ruger GP141 in .357Mag. Back then they were only 6 shooters not 7 and mine is blued. I wish I has spent the $30 more back then and got the stainless. As much as I love revolvers, it's the only I have. Ammo is harder to find, expensive and in todays world, and revolvers are high dollar in the $700 range. Lastly with only 6 rounds, you'd be outgunned in a firefight since everyone else will have 13-20 rounds on board and a couple more full mags in their back pocket. So I do have several reliable striker fired Tupperware guns. even some cheaper Tupperware guns that are very reliable, but I still EDC my Glock 23 Gen 3 that I've carried since 2002. That's about to change though since getting older and vision is slipping I'm going to go with something that has a red dot mounted as well as an Olight tac light / laser combo in the lower pic rail and be prepared for day or night self defense.
I have a Tanfoglio-version of the CZ-75, and not only is it an accurate shooter with great ergonomics for me, but I have never had a failure with quality ammo. I prefer it over my 1911.
What a good video. Best quote, "my list, my choice". I agree, a very good list. Loved your revolver mentions. Also, the CZ at the end! Outstanding gun, not expensive, and faithfully dependable. Again, great list.
I bought my 870 express at Walmart back in 2020 picked it up for $280 and have put over 700 shells through no hiccups or malfunctions and never cleaned it I trust my life to it more than my ar lol
Grizzyroll I own a vintage early 50's Remmington 12 guage Wingmaster deluxe. Handles up to 2"3/4 shells. With a 28" barrel, never used. Which I plan on selling.
I think Remington finally did get their act together again, but by the time they did, I think they were bought out. Now the problem is trying to find the good modern 870s out of the shitty ones.
I personally love the full size CZ75 but in a real home break in that happened to me I grabbed my M1911-A1 .45 auto. I knew it was 2 guys and they looked & sounded stupid. They ran like hell when I pointed it at them. I figured even though all I had in it was 8 of the old 230 Gr FMJ rounds that would be good enough. Funny I didn't grab the 18 round CZ 9mm but for some reason the Government Model came to my mind first. Probably because I have had the .45 for many years longer than a 9mm. I know I don't need 15 or 20 rounds and I hit good with it. There ain't no lie in that big old bullet.
Love my FN collection bet my life on everyone one of them. Also, Glocks & Rugers. I have a Ruger Sp101 357 snubby that’s build like a tank. My Daniel Defense DDM4 300s is my home defense weapon.
FN collection. Yes. Just added a lightly used FNX tactical to mine…picked it up on consignment for 850..2 mags and a soft case came with it. Im waiting on a compensator from Apex because I’m not jumping through hoops for a can…lol
I love your no 1, I have the P-09! I paid like 350 for it and it holds 19+1 stock. It has a slightly longer barrel and CZ makes a 1/1 replica airsoft version that you can train with at home!
I have a CZ P07 and put a Cajun Gun Works spring kit in it. Very accurate and even smoother with the kit in it. Absolutely my favorite defense and carry gun.
IMO the top 3 MUST have weapon systems you can depend your life on: 1. a quality ar15 (DD, Aero/BA, BCM, FN,etc) 2. A quality Handgun (Glock, HK, CZ, etc.) 3. A 12g shotgun (Mossberg)
Great content! Love that the 226 showed up. Got the 226 tacops in 40 in my night stand for uninvited guests, and a 220 in 10mm in my closet next to my Benelli SBE III filled with bucks in case shit gets crazy.
100% in agreement, the CZ P07 is an incredible firearm. I have the P09 as well. The P09 sits in a slide out safe next to my bed with a light attached because of the 19 +1 capacity. However, I prefer the P07 handling. It just feels so right when shooting.
Excellent video and I totally agree with you on all points. I also own a majority of the firearms you showed here and while your number one is the CZ P07 I happen to own the larger CZ P09. 👍
P-07 yes! I just had mine milled for an optic and cerakoted bronze. Fits my hand more perfectly than any pistol I own. I have an OD P-09 for home defense. CZ's are sweet! Great list Outlaw!
I am so glad you didn't say "depend". So many people say "I can depend my life on this, you can depend your life on it." Well, that's dumb. Thanks for being smart!
For the Mossberg 500/590, I highly recommend folks invest in a Defender Tactical mini shell adapter. Unlike the OpSol adapters, the DTs allow for mixed loads (minis, 2-3/4, 3in) all at the same time. Easy to install, won't fall out. Even the rubber bit in the 590S will fall out. Check them out. I would love to see an Honest Outlaw review of the DT adapter. Cheers!
Thanks for posting this. I watched an ad for them months ago but didn't mark the site. Lost where to look, I'll look them up now. Their ad sure looked solid.
Why in god's name is everyone so obsessed with those damn midget snake oil shells? If you can't do it with the ~10 rounds in your extended tube, use a different gun or go with a box feed
Sig P226 has been one of my dream guns since I was a kid. I was so happy when I finally got one of my own. And I got it for a steal, too. Made all my gun guy friends super jealous lol.
One anecdote. Been running Mossberg 590A1 weekly (yes, weekly) since 2019. Exclusively slugs and 00-buck. Until recently started to get extraction issues - the empty shotshell stuck in the chamber and not pulled out by two extractors!
If you're running a gun that frequently for almost four years, it's a testament to function that it still works. Rebuild it and enjoy another five years. Very few guns last that long under any sort of strenuous firing schedule.
glad the shield was on the list. I trust my shield more than any glock I've ever known. There is a video of a person shooting everything including badly reloaded rounds and no malfunctions. It's my go to
Totally feeling the personal malfunction vibe, because I can lay a single finger on a Mossberg 500 and I'm like Kryptonite. Great list overall though, especially rocking the 686 which is my go to for keeping the kids safe
Love my Shield Plus PC. Love my Benelli M4. Love my POF ARs. Love my Springfield AR pistols. Love my Mossberg 590s. Love my CZ P09. You and I seem to have similar tastes in guns.
GP 100, heard it was a really good gun built like a tank. I bought one new and had nothing but problems with it from the start... like the action totally locking up about ever other reload and almost not being able to free it up. I sent it to the factory for repair and when it was returned they said they replaced a few parts and did a tuneup on it, but it still had the exact same problems. It is gone now. I bought a S&W 686 plus to replace it and it is smooth as glass with zero issues ever. I got one in 6in and another one is 3in. They cost more but worth every penny. LOVE them.
👍 I agree with your selection of the S&W 686 357 magnum and Mossberg 590 12 gauge. I have a 686 plus with a 3” barrel and a Mossberg 590 retrograde with the 18.5 barrel and they are both excellent firearms, and are the two I would grab first if and when the SHTF!
This is a great list, Chris! I will say I was shocked to see you put the P226 over the Beretta M9A3 or M9A4. But nonetheless I was satisfied with this list.
Absolutely love this channel and how genuine you and the Mrs are. I honestly think that it wouldn’t matter if you had 2 gun or 10 😅 you both have 2 fingers and two eyes and years or experience that could defend more people than others with 100 guns. God bless the Outlaws 🫡 love you guys.
Nice review! I have 90% of the firearms you mentioned and my nightstand gun is a P07. Have many to choose from glock, H&k, S&W, etc and I do carry the shield plus and have many carry guns in the rotation but that one always goes with me for the most part.
Great list, especially the top 3. You may get an argument on the MP5, Benelli, or even Sig based on the price but this isn't a budget list so I see why you included them. Nice work.
Can't argue with any of those I personally use a double/single action Beretta M9 for my nightstand gun and I often carry the blued steel variant of the 686 the 586 often. I also have a Mossberg Maverick 88 (which is basically an economic Mossberg 500) as my main home defense gun.
I like your point about user error. I have an 300 blackout AR I built myself and bought a Ruger 556. I just seem to keep having small issues with that. At the same time, I have an Arsenal SLR 107 (AK) which I have never had issues, outside of it being less accurate. I think it amounts to the user, as you have said, as I am clumsy and have bigger hands. There are just more small moving parts with the AR platform. Also, I carry CZ P01, nice choice on your handgun!
I would guess that the reason for the P-07's relative lack of popularity is because it is DA/SA. Today's fashionable belief that the heavy first pull of DA/SA is an admission of weakness ("I don't need no heavy first pull- my brain is my safety!)
I think "hammer fired" and "polymer" combined is a turn-off, instinctively, for many. CZs, overall, are not super-common anyway -- unless you are talking to bolt rifle shooters. It may have to do with historical memory of Czechoslovakia, early automobiles from E Europe, etc. leaving few people curious about Czech firearms.
@@loumencken9644 Agreed. The entire market is catering to people's wishes for striker fired polymer guns, which sucks for the rest of us, who are looking for compact DA/SA options. The discontinuation of the Rami really sucks. I hope CZ re considers and comes out with another micro compact DA/SA option.
Excellent review. My favorite carry gun is the Springfield Emp 1911, 3 in barrel, 9mm. I love the trigger, have put over 2000 rounds downrange and not one single malfunction. I may get the CZ P07 after seeing this video…..thanks for the video….
not a gun guy and was too timid to walk into the local shop to ask questions. i definitely wanted to get a shotgun for home defense. one that was super reliable and wouldn't break the bank. thank you, sir for answering that question! mossberg it is.
Your #10 is my #1. Absolutely love my GP100. Love practicing with 38 spl, introducing people to revolvers is great with that gun because it has great ergonomics and due to the weight it really soaks up recoil. I handload super soft 38 spl for that occasion. My #1 semi pistol would be the Walther pdp. I have a 5" model and again, in my experience, fantastic pistol. Honestly, I have three Walthers and wouldn't hesitate to grab any of them. For me the ergonomics are spot on and they are the ultimate point/shoot pistols for me. Agree on the AR for the reasons you mention plus, for a lot of folks out there, it's a matter of muscle memory. Everything about that rifle/carbine is second nature.
For me, as far as handguns go, my SA 1911 for home and SA XDe for concealed carry. As for a shotgun, my Rem 870 is all I will ever need. I have never had a malfunction with any of them.
Nice list! I guessed a 12 pump would be near the top but pleasantly surprised the Benelli made the list too. A few decades ago I bought a 500 Cruiser out of just practical costs. It was my only firearm. I was almostt a total newbie to arms and my insticnt turned out to be right, for once. Thanks!
I've been carrying a p10c for a couple years now and I'd like the p07 if it had a shorter trigger reset and a grip with better texture. Yeah you can change the trigger out but I'd rather keep a product stock besides milling the slide for an optic that is.
@@Sirgromulus that is pretty convenient. I wish they'd do a version with better texture for each guns honestly. Like think the PDP grip on these guns it'd be incredible
Ive owned a HK USP in .40 since the early nineties. Went thru a defensive pistol class with it. It was a 4 day course, no problems even after 800 rounds with out a cleaning. It gobbled any ammo I put thru it.
Agree with ALMOST everything you said. My 500 with an 18" barrel is the Stand My Ground weapon. S/W PC 8X .357 mag is my if I wake up scared weapon, while the Taurus 856 rides around in my waste band. Point and shoot is the way to go when under stress, period. ANYTHING else is adding a layer of action that could result in negative results. Unless you practice with the weapon of choice (until it becomes a part of you). KISS ...
Yep the P0-7 was my first CZ, and yea it’s all that! I’ve had it since February and put 1000 rounds through it, and it goes bang every time! Also have the Scorpion 3+ and the P0-1! I’ve become a CZ fan! Great content as always Outlaw!
I have several handguns that I could carry and 95% of the time I grab my shield. The damn thing just works. My only tip is if you carry it with a holster that allows the magazine release to touch your skin, clean the mag release well and put a couple drops of oil in there (I prefer Lucas gun oil for this) to prevent the mag release from getting sticky.
the was a book series I read as kid called Airtimes Fowl ( doesn't really matter what it was about), but the main character's famous big body guard carried some 3.57 SIG pistol and the book series always mentioned it whenever it could and made it sound as badass as possible. ever since then I've had an obsession with most all SIGs
Couldn't agree more, Chris. I've got a lot of fun toys, but at the end of the day, if my family's life was on the line, I'm going for my 4-inch GP100. 6 or 7 rounds of .357 magnum tells a powerful story.
Scammer in the comments, please don't interact with them or send them any money
You gotta send em money (or itunes gift cards) or you will be placed "under the rest" 😂😂🤮
Thanks for this post buddy. Great info overview for about everyone too.
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Where is the beretta 92?
STAY AWAY from 1911 style designed pistols. Many are accurate, but are not reliable enough for self-defense because of the tight tolerances it is sensitive to dirt, sand, etc.
**** NOTE: The problem with ALL pistols that have external hammers is a small rock or sand and buildup of lint clothing fibers that can get in between the hammer & firing pin. Sad reality.
With the GLOCK factory original high capacity magazines you need to replace the magazine springs with the WOLFF magazine springs. ⚠️There is a very important reason for this.
@@firefighter5497 not reliable enough because of the open side design and it has an external hammer.
It may be outdated, but a 30-30 lever gun with a smooth action is basically a firearm with a manual transmission.
Love my Marlin 336 in 30-30. JM model
Not to mention a lever would qualify as a speed shifted manual transmission.
I had a marlin in .35 rem aweson gun loaded with 200 gr hornady leverevolution it was a bad mother
I like the idea of lever guns, and the cowboy action cool factor. My grandfather was even a SASS competitor. But I shoot a lot from the prone and appreciate the long range accuracy of spire point bullets so I lean towards bolt action carbines of intermediate caliber.
My CZ 527 in .223 is one of the best rifles I've ever owned.
@@SuicideVan My brother was a big SASS guy. He shot it for years. His Posse did well
I follow 10+ gun channels but always come back to honest outlaw. Fantastic unpretentious reviews no self-hype and most importantly, no shilling!!!
There are a few channels that never have a bad gun...yeah ok. He tells it like it is
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HO is nbs straight to the point i been rocking with him since 2019
Ha. Sure.
No shilling? Having only 9mm and .223 on this list is being a shill.
If the threat you're facing can't be taken down by a Mossberg loaded with slugs, you're screwed no matter what 😂
I'm surprised the CZ P-01 didn't make the list. The NATO tests were brutal and only 7 failures in 15,000 rounds is a high bar to beat. Good video!
P07 / P07 / PCR etc are super similar - saw a vid where he did some comparisons and he just likes the grip on the p07. He also said the polymer on the -07 seemed to have a slighly softer recoil for him probably due to flex. I love my sp01 and have a pcr en route for an updated ccw.
For those of you that can't afford the Mossberg 500, the Maverick 88 is essentially the exact same besides more limited attachment options and a worse trigger. They usually run for under $200.
Yeah online msrp of about $262 for the maverick 88
@@isthisr3allym328Due to inflation $235 is what they seem to be selling for lately (Academy Sports) MSRP aside.
Still have my 88 - the first shotgun I ever purchased many moons ago. It had a pistol grip that beat hell out of my wrist with heavy recoil until I switched it out for the Raptor grip of the Shockwave. A world of difference. Love my Nightstick model Shockwave ( designated 'Other Type Firearm's by ATF ) so I can't call it a shotgun.
I named my son after this shotgun! I love it. Maverick all day ever day!!!
Try hard to scrape up a little extra cash for the 590.
You convinced me to buy a P07 a while back. Definitely do NOT regret it.
Is it really that good? Might consider one.
Where did you find it? Local gun shops (even places like turners) don’t carry them. I’m in Southern California.
Yeah let me know when you find out .... Been looking for one @@bengarcia3063
Honest Outlaw is thorough so watch the whole video.
2:51 Ruger GP 100
4:12 S&W Shield/Plus
5:59 Sig P226
7:51 HK MP5 Variant
10:13 S&W 686
11:47 Benelli M4
13:53 BCM AR15
15:14 (bonus) H.O. preferred AR ammunition (556)
17:00 Glock 17/19/19X
18:54 Mossberg 500 or 590
22:33 HM CZ Scorpion
22:52 HM Staccato C2
23:09 HM Wilson Combat 1911
23:22 HM Colt Python
23:37 HM HK USP
23:47 HM AK Variants
24:01 CZ P07
Anything wrong with cz 75 or too obscure? I remember what we put them through working for a security company at u.s. military bases and they always performed.
Thanks!
@@thecursed01 CZ guns are relatively obscure. By all accounts they seem like really quality guns but I don’t think I’ve ever seen more than 5 in real life
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@@ericostmann684 I know he's mentioned them in other videos and he loves them. I guess that he's just picking one CZ that is his number one. I have a CZ 75B, CZ 75 Compact, and a CZ 75 P-01 Omega. I prefer All steel or aluminum alloy handguns in high calibers. The only thing I have in a polymer handgun is a M&P compact 22. The CZ reputation speaks for itself.
Personally I trusted my life on 3 of these guns. Working in Law Enforcement the P226 was my Primary, the GP 100, was my backup and the Mossberg 500 was never too far away. Never had a single problem with either one of these guns and would still trust them to this day.
I trusted the M4 with my life, and it never let me down in Iraq. My AR is a civilian clone of that, identical except no "burst" setting and a slightly longer barrel (16 inches, as opposed to the M4's 14.5 inches).
Why the dude was reluctant to put an AR on that list is really not as big a concern as most people think. Technically, the AK withstands torture tests better than the AR, but in 8 years in the Army (more than two of those in Iraq), I saw more AKs malfunction than ARs.
Pig. 🐽
Fine choices. The Mossberg. Unrivaled .
@@theimp5901 try laying on the ground side ways and cycle your 500.
GP100 not as smooth as my SW's but built like a tank but from Ruger I'd expect nothing less. Mine is coming up on 7,000 rounds? no problems.
I 100% agree on the P07, arguably one of the best semi-auto handguns I have shot to date. It is surprising to me how much the CZ gets slept on. Great content, new sub.
You are by far the best gun guy out there, appreciate your opinions greatly AND you don’t take 5min of material and make it into 20 min video. Kudos.
Love my Shield Plus. I’ve so many people talk shit on the range about it being a ‘tiny’ gun. Then they shot it and fell in love. Fun fact when I went to buy my Shield Plus the clerk behind the counter spent 9 minutes trying to tell me how I’d never carry it, how I’d hate shooting it and I NEEDED to buy a full sized handgun.
BEST PURCHASE EVER
Same here. I have the performance model, and the only thing I dont like is the small capacity. But, its tiny and very accurate!
Hate it when they do that!
@@bobdillon7832 I agree.
I carry the shield 2, love it.
I carry my Shield 2.0. Love it.
I'm old enough to have an 870 my dad bought me back in the 80s, and recently had fun doing a full teardown and clean on it with my son.
The first CZ I ever bought was a P-07, I can firmly say I’ve been a CZ guy ever since. Outlaws early videos absolutely had sway on that purchase, so thank you!!
Kind of surprised the P-09 didn't get an honorable mention. It's practically identical to the 07 though so, maybe that's why. 07 is definitely a fantastic piece, which is why it's my EDC and my 09 is my nightstand gun.
I have a p09 and it instantly became my favorite gun.
I have 3 CZ pistols and they are extremely reliable!
Same… P-07 was my first and still my favorite. Also own a Scorpion and an SP01 as a result
If you think their pistols are good you should try one of their bolt guns. Heirloom quality.
I never thought i would own a striker fired pistol. I got into guns in the 80s and SA was still the shit. My CZ P10S is my favorite pistol today. Unbelievable, reliable, with mods it eats anything form Blazer AL to +P absolutely reliably. Great channel, great info. Keep up the good work.
I’ve got the HB industries trigger and night fision sights on mine and that’s it…. 5k rounds all sorts of ammo super reliable.
Same with my p07 lost count around 6k rounds. Unbelievably reliable handguns
Absolutely love Honest Outlaw. He presents in a straight, no-frills way with great guns, and he states his preferences for his personal choice and capability. Keep going H.O.!
Absolutely love Mossberg manufactured shotguns. I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪, got my first shotgun 10 years ago, a Turkish made semi, horrible experience, feed issues with pretty much everything except high brass. Got a Mossberg Maverick 88 a few years back and it was fantastic for it's price, no issues. Got a New Haven Mossberg 600AT recently which is essentially a 500, and for a 30 year old shotgun it's perfect, better trigger, better safety and smoother action than the Maverick, a joy to use.
I bought my mossberg 88 about 10 yrs ago for under $200. I’ve shot countless shells through it and it still works just fine. Amazing value for the price, for any price really
I bought my P07 after watching you praise it for a long period of time. It’s like it was made specifically for me. I’ve never been so comfortable with a handgun.
It protects my family wherever we go and I’d honestly like to thank you personally for introducing me to it. I trust it with the lives of every single person I love with it. So yeah, thanks man.
Josh Bloom I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
I got it in my about tab.
@@flat-earther what the fuck
@@flat-earther The Earth in fact is a globe stop spreading your mental delusion, their is no proof of flat earth and all the models can't even explain day or night cycle. No hate just saying the Earth is not flat not trying to be mean calling it delusional.
@@raphaelsanchez1521 Many people have measured for curvature on large frozen lakes and found none but you don't have to believe them because you can test it yourself.
BTW your comment seems shadow banned,
From personal experience I would always grab a CZ. I've put many thousands of rounds through my P-10F, CZ-75 P01, and P-07. And never had a single malfunction. All stone cold reliable, incredibly accurate and easy to shoot. My 457 is my favorite rimfire rifle I own as well, definitely planning on getting a Scorpion soon after my experience with one at the range. I religiously clean all my firearms though so keep that in mind. You can call me a fanboy but I love CZ for a reason, I've Carried/owned Mossberg, S&W, Springfield, Glock, Taurus, SIG, Walther, Ruger, Canik you name it. CZ seems to be the underdog with all these other massive names but they make incredible firearms, not without flaws but incredible firearms at a very fair price.
I was disappointed when he left out CZ. CZ's rarely fail. Even with crappy ammo. CZ would be 1st, Glock would be 2nd, and a Kalashnikov Kommrade SBS (I know the tax stamp (!) but MP is up there too.
@@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant The CZ P-07 is first!! Watch the video again.
Among other guns, I own CZ 457 as a rifle in .22lr and TS2 as my competition 9mm pistol. Both are my fav guns in their class, reliable and accurate. No malfunctions. And despite I clean my firearms twice a year still no mallfunctions, so keep that in mind ;)
Of coursse TS2 is not an option for concealed carry, due to its weight and size, it's only a competition gun.
@@FilthyAngryIrishPeasantp07 was his #1 on the list
Great list, I would add IWI to it. Mr. Williams, CZ are truly reliable firearms!
I think it’s a testament to the gun that for over two years I’ve been trying to find, let alone buy, a Ruger GP100. They’re as rare as hen’s teeth where I live and most of the online gun stores have them in stock only briefly if at all. Chris, you highlighted what makes good guns good: they work when you need them to.
gun broker is your friend.
@@paulbaerwald8055 No it's not. Gun Broker is exploitation. Any decent FFL can order a GP 100. They're not rear. They're not hard to find.
Ive owned a 4" Blued 38 for years and I tell everyone its the toughest revolver I have ever seen. The thing is really overbuilt,but the extra weight takes that recoil down to nothing.
@@mattmarzula How is the lowest price for guns exploitation?
@@mattmarzula no one is forcing you to buy a gun off GB. I’ve found very good deals on GB before Covid/Riots/Election. Of course now all prices are goofy but there are deals to be had if one waits long enough on GB. There are definitely overpriced firearms on GB but they sit at those prices
I LOVE the passion you have for the P-07. CZ has been my go-to for a long time, and I'm sad they don't get more exposure in the EDC realm.
You should try being a steyr guy….
@@joethompson543 A...what?
Lol, JK. I really thought the Steyr would have taken off with Nut'nfancy's review years ago at this point. Alas.
My first cz was also a p-07 duty. Trigger is amazingly light!
Many have branded it a “hipster” gun. Not sure why, I doubt it needs to be stigmatized. CZ’s are great.
I love czs
Even I have many AR-15's , but when SHTF I will pick my SKS , it is all about how much trigger time you spend with your firearm and more comfortable with !
I've heard many people say the same thing now, when things get really nasty , they will bypass their other guns and grab their SKS. Why is that?
I sporterised a Norinco years ago, better stock, shortened the barrel to 18”, put in a firing pin spring and better sights. I enjoy my AR-10 and it is reliable but if I knew I was going to be in the rough and in a gunfight…SKS. It just doesn’t quit. One of the greatest rifles of all time. Never gets the credit.
Hard to argue any of those. Somewhat surprised you didn't sneak in a lever action rifle. We are fortunate to live in an era where there are a ton of solid options out there such that everybody should be able to find something that fits them. For me, it's always been the Walther P99.
I always wanted a p99 after seeing tomorrow never dies. I have to get one one day.
@@newerest1 Canik TP9 DA
P99 has failed to ignite normal factory ammo that never has a problem in my hammer fired berettas. S&B, Speer Lawman- good reliable brass. I would discount it for that. Hammers are more positive than strikers.
I wonder if lever shotguns like the LAX-12 or A-110 are bet-your-life-on dependable.
I was kinda surprised I didn't see the pdp on there I know he really likes it from his other videos on it
I've already got almost every firearm you mentioned... except the CZ P-07. I will now look into that. Honestly, your reviews and opinion will totally make or break any future purchases I make.
I have the CZ P07. Love that gun and carry it everyday during fall/winter. Glocks are great guns but I’d take my P07 over any Glock any day.
Next episode 10 ammo manufacturers /bullet designs I would trust my life to.
I use the cz-p07 as my bump in the night gun and have a light on it. and I’ve put 1000 rounds through it and it’s an amazing gun. Super fun and most comfortable to shoot in my opinion
Only semi auto I trust 100% is beretta 92fs over all semi autos including the sig p226
As a fan of your videos, I chose the Remington PCC to buy, when I went to buy it my, I was shocked to find out that the State of Maryland is one of the most restrictive states on firearms. I have a permit to carry, yet almost every tactical rifle is banned, with the exception of a few HBARs! I own a S&W Shield handgun, yet many others are banned! I pray the Supreme Court's ruling on "Assault Weapons Ban" will help, yet they also said MD is allowed to ban some firearms. Most of my life, I've chosen guns for hunting around the world, so I wasn't aware that my home State was so against honest citizens protecting their families. Please keep up your amazing honest reviews!
Concerning the 870, I'm glad I bought an older one, and listened to my buddy when he mentioned the quality fall-off. Got the Police Magnum, too.
I inherited an 870 made in 1973. Sucker is bomb proof and has never failed.
My Remi 870 broke after 200 slugs. I got it in 2016 which was the new kind. You made the right call. Paid $200 to have it painted blue with a laser engraving. Broke 3 years later. Kinda works but shells get stuck and barrel connection comes undone after a few harsh shells. Exclusively a bird shot shotgun I don't let others use.
My old man bought me a brand new 12 gauge 870 Express Magnum with a rifled slug barrel for my 15th birthday in 1993, it's been my deer gun ever since. I hunt first and second shotgun season every year in Iowa, and the ole 870 has never failed to keep my freezer full.
I also have an 870 Wing Master that my grandpa bought sometime around 1980 and left to me when passed away in 2004. I'm not big into waterfowl hunting but it has harvested a few dozen pheasants for me over the years.
I've got no experience with any of the newer 870s, but neither of my old ones has ever let down.
I have a new production 870 and its flawless.
I have a Mossberg Model 88 12 ga that I love dearly that just works! Plus I can also use mini shot shells which double my magazine capacity, and will no doubt tear you to shreds close range like inside your home.
Honest Outlaw was the final straw that pushed me to buy a P07 as my first pistol and boy I don't regret it.
I've been carrying it for 2 years now and have put upwards of 1000rnds through it (115gr, 124gr, 147gr, FMJ, hollow points, all kinds of shit really) and it ate those rounds like a champ without a single hickup. For sure the best handgun imo.
I appreciate this kind of feedback because now it will be MY first handgun as well.
I was looking at the used CZ 75s when a bunch hit the market a few years ago but didn't execute since handgun use in Canada was extremely restricted. Now we have a handgun ban so guess I'll never get. 😢
Have a 941 Jericho and a PX4 Storm. Both have been my edc for a year each. Really appreciate your no bullshit reviews. The P07 and moss berg have been on my list for a while, you didn't narrow it down but you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks again for your time.
Jericho 941 all day. Mine has never malfunctioned.
I was surprised at your number one. Not because it doesn't belong but because almost nobody talks about the CZ's. It is an outstanding platform and very underrated in my opinion. I would have put the Ruger in front of the 686 because Ruger's are built like tanks but that is just a preference on my part. Excellent picks overall. The only addition I might have thrown in for consideration is a well made lever action.
I carry a CZ SP-01 Phantom (I like the phantom over the regular SP-01 for carrying simply because it’s lighter) and it shoots smooth and accurate every single time and it’s so damn comfortable. Everyone just gives me looks as if they’ve never even heard of CZ at all, blows my mind.
The GP100 also weighs more than a tank
@@ClayBlasdel44 Interesting comment given the 686 he reviewed is 39.7 oz and the SP101 is only 29.5 oz by comparison.
@@txhuntsman The 686 is 6" barrel, and the GP100 (not Sp101) is only 4"
@@ClayBlasdel44 I gave you the weights of the 4 inch on 686. 39.7 oz. The 6 inch barrel on the 686 is 44.8 oz. I did list the wrong Ruger. The 4 inch GP 100 is 40 0z. So if .3 oz makes it a tank by comparison then okay I guess.
Absolutely spot on I agree with everything in the video. As a former ffl holder for over 13 years. Former IPSC and USPSA shooter, hunter ed instructor for State of Texas, Glock Factory Certified Armorer and 1911 master gunsmith for many years your list is simply spot on. I am glad the Python was a honorable mention. Very nice revolver but it can develop timing issues and we’ll know especially in the revolver world although those issues can be mitigated. Keep the awesome content coming.
Those little breaching shot guns we had in Iraq only held 3,but the whole gun was only 11 inches long. A mossberg 500. It had a folding handle for the pump.
Great list! The Beretta 92 would have made my personal list. Loved the video!
I thought it would be no.1
92FS without a doubt
Bulk is the major complaint on the 92. Great guns but outside the range it never went anywhere with me. My brother just loves the 92 from his 20+ Army MP years.
Could not agree more, though maybe the centurion variant since size can be a bit of an issue
Absolutely
HK USP 9. Compact. Relentlessly reliable. Solidly built, unbeatable workmanship, light, and double action single action.
@@stefsteffe2353 I have a USP 45 Tactical, but in the house I reach for the AKV.
t44e6 AKV I don't know,
You have to explain that then I learn something
Throughout my lifetime I've owned a hk usp compact 9mm and 2 different hk usp full size 9mm. After thousands of rounds I've never experienced a failure to fire or malfunction of any kind ever. The hk usp is the gold standard for reliability.
Fock hk - had an .45 USP & was glad to be rid of it after 1000 rds. HK taught me to hate polymer frames, now my P226 & P220 - only from my cold, dead hands...
@@kensei232: There always that 1 person……..
I went well over 8000 rounds in my SIG P226 before my first failure (FTE) and that was probably because the extractor is worn out from shooting it so damn much. I still haven’t done a thing to the gun besides clean it and that FTE rarely happens again. I highly recommend the SIG P226, especially if you can get the legion SAO version, absolutely love this gun.
Bought a 226 Legion in 2016. Have shot it regularly ever since. Never had any sort of problem no matter what ammunition used. Brass, steel, aluminum case, JHP, HP, works always and without exception. Have several cases of assorted types of ammo on hand. Fully expect continued similar results.
I have an Elite with 357 barrel I love!
My favorite BYL arms are my S&W model 36 snubbie (circa 1966) and my 12ga Remington 870P (circa 1982). Nice explanations to go with your choices.
I went into this thinking you weren't gonna bring up the p07. Then you said "I think there's a better pistol coming up later" and then I knew 😂
That said! You are absolutely the reason why I jumped on a used p07 duty at a local shop. I loved it so much! Got the gen 2 now and sold the duty to a buddy of mine. I love the gen 2 but since the duty was my first I'm starting to regret selling it 🤣
I bought a P-07 last month just because of this channel as well! It has replaced my Glock 19 for carry, home defense, and for competition! I still have my Glock, but it lives in the safe now... Glad to see the P-07 is still at the top of the list!
Even the moss berg 88 maverick is pretty solid.
Wasn't expecting the CZ at the #1 spot. I freaking love my CZ P09 it's a little big for me to conceal but with the extended baseplate 22? round capacity. The trigger. The everything you can't beat it. I was with a buddy picking up a gun he ordered online for an ffl transfer. Got the CZ in hand and I couldn't walk away without that gun. No other firearm has felt so perfect in hand. It's more accurate than I'll ever be. What a gun.
I always get unreasonably happy when the P07 ends up on these lists. Makes me pull mine out of the safe and and just stare at it every time.
I use a 590a1 for home defense and a glock 21sf for my cc. Both have never failed me.
Honest Outlaw,
I enjoy your videos so much because you are very pragmatic and explain the logic of how you arrived at your conclusions about particular firearms. I also appreciate you being unbiased about certain brands. Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas !
Now, a blast from the past that you can ABSOLUTELY bet your life on, a ruger P89. It was my first carry gun that I purchased when I was 21 and got my ccp. I've shot many thousands of rounds, so many different brands, weights, bullet styles and the ONLY round it wouldn't cycle properly was cci shotshells. We all know that shotshells won't cycle many semi-autos whatsoever.
I had one of those many many moons ago. This was when I was a younger man and didn’t exactly take care of my guns to say the least. I abused the hell out of that thing and shot well over 2k rounds through that thing and it was solid up until the day I got rid of it. I accidentally kept one of the mags and still have it to this day lol
OP I have something to contribute about the Ruger revolvers - I own a GP101 in .357 a gun very similar to the GP100. And I'm here to tell you, revolvers are not jam-proof! Because I've experienced jams while at the range. Here's what happened, after firing about 30 to 35 shots (not rapid fire nor did I reload the cylinder with any haste) - my GP101 jammed tight! I could not even open the gun and pulling the trigger was impossible since the cylinder wouldn't revolve. Obviously it was heat related - the gun actually was rather hot. But I knew I'd done nothing to it out of the ordinary, I'd simply fired rounds downrange then reloaded at a normal, unhurried pace. I didn't think this was even possible - and I'm not sure I'd believe it either if it hadn't happened to me. But I swear, the gun was jammed tight, all from the heat of firing the gun non-stop, after less than a box of ammo.
And after cooling off for half an hour, the gun was back to "normal" again. A strange experience but it taught me something I didn't know before about revolvers. Namely this, REVOLVERS ARE NOT "JAM-PROOF"!
When it comes to reviews and rankings honest outlaw is the only CZcamsr I fully trust and I’m stoked I own both #1 and 10 on this list. 👍
You must not have heard of Paul Harrell. I own or have owned 6 out of 10 of these. I carry a S&W 442. Why? Because I trust myself and not salesmen. I'm going to the grocery store. Not Juarez.
@@mattmarzula
I would put the two of them in the same "opinions I trust".
I have/had 6 of them too, by the way.
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I’ve never been a revolver guy but this guy is slowly making me want one…. Great video!
Always a good idea to have a wheel gun on-hand
Wheel guns are the shit 👍😎
I started shooting revolvers with my dad in the 80s but this channel is making me want to get back into them.
SA/DA wheel guns are awesome training tools for trigger control. And, they are just fun and classy.
Any gun guy needs at least 1 Revolver in his collection. Mine happens to be the first hand gun I ever bought in 1989. It happens to be his #10. Ruger GP141 in .357Mag. Back then they were only 6 shooters not 7 and mine is blued. I wish I has spent the $30 more back then and got the stainless. As much as I love revolvers, it's the only I have. Ammo is harder to find, expensive and in todays world, and revolvers are high dollar in the $700 range. Lastly with only 6 rounds, you'd be outgunned in a firefight since everyone else will have 13-20 rounds on board and a couple more full mags in their back pocket. So I do have several reliable striker fired Tupperware guns. even some cheaper Tupperware guns that are very reliable, but I still EDC my Glock 23 Gen 3 that I've carried since 2002. That's about to change though since getting older and vision is slipping I'm going to go with something that has a red dot mounted as well as an Olight tac light / laser combo in the lower pic rail and be prepared for day or night self defense.
The list for those wondering:
10) 2:50 - Ruger GP 100
9) 4:11 - S&W Shield/Plus
8) 5:55 - Sig Sauer P226
7) 7:32 - HK MP5 Variant
6) 10:04 - S&W 686
5) 11:45 - Benelli M4
4) 13:50 - BCM AR-15
3) 16:55 - Glock 17/19/19X
2) 18:52 - Mossberg 500/590
1) 23:56 - CZ P07
5) is spelled "Benelli", just an fyi :)
@@MazdaMiataMX- thank you. will edit. 😅
I would never trust a gp100 after the experience I had
@@Mibit911 really? You have my curiosity and my attention.
@@Mibit911 yeh, what happened?
Love all my 1911’s but if my life depends on it, I’m grabbing one of my CZ’s for sure!
I have a Tanfoglio-version of the CZ-75, and not only is it an accurate shooter with great ergonomics for me, but I have never had a failure with quality ammo. I prefer it over my 1911.
If u have a good quality 1911 and take care of it it goes bang essentially every time the stats on the original reliability test are mind numbing
What a good video. Best quote, "my list, my choice". I agree, a very good list. Loved your revolver mentions. Also, the CZ at the end! Outstanding gun, not expensive, and faithfully dependable. Again, great list.
I bought my 870 express at Walmart back in 2020 picked it up for $280 and have put over 700 shells through no hiccups or malfunctions and never cleaned it I trust my life to it more than my ar lol
Grizzyroll I own a vintage early 50's Remmington 12 guage Wingmaster deluxe. Handles up to 2"3/4 shells. With a 28" barrel, never used. Which I plan on selling.
I think Remington finally did get their act together again, but by the time they did, I think they were bought out. Now the problem is trying to find the good modern 870s out of the shitty ones.
I personally love the full size CZ75 but in a real home break in that happened to me I grabbed my M1911-A1 .45 auto. I knew it was 2 guys and they looked & sounded stupid. They ran like hell when I pointed it at them. I figured even though all I had in it was 8 of the old 230 Gr FMJ rounds that would be good enough. Funny I didn't grab the 18 round CZ 9mm but for some reason the Government Model came to my mind first. Probably because I have had the .45 for many years longer than a 9mm. I know I don't need 15 or 20 rounds and I hit good with it. There ain't no lie in that big old bullet.
Love my FN collection bet my life on everyone one of them. Also, Glocks & Rugers. I have a Ruger Sp101 357 snubby that’s build like a tank. My Daniel Defense DDM4 300s is my home defense weapon.
FN. Daniel Defense. Honey badger. Cant go wrong with any
FN collection. Yes. Just added a lightly used FNX tactical to mine…picked it up on consignment for 850..2 mags and a soft case came with it. Im waiting on a compensator from Apex because I’m not jumping through hoops for a can…lol
@@3PercentNeanderhal awseome deal. Now if i can find a 44-40 for a similar price. 😅😅
I love your no 1, I have the P-09! I paid like 350 for it and it holds 19+1 stock. It has a slightly longer barrel and CZ makes a 1/1 replica airsoft version that you can train with at home!
Your reviews with the CZ P07 have put it at the top of my next purchase list.
I have a CZ P07 and put a Cajun Gun Works spring kit in it. Very accurate and even smoother with the kit in it. Absolutely my favorite defense and carry gun.
IMO the top 3 MUST have weapon systems you can depend your life on:
1. a quality ar15 (DD, Aero/BA, BCM, FN,etc)
2. A quality Handgun (Glock, HK, CZ, etc.)
3. A 12g shotgun (Mossberg)
A good .308 bolt action for stationary defense don't hurt either.
@@atranimecs I would say AR10 but if you prefer bolt action to each their own. I would say #4 ar10 and #5 being either a revolver or a .22 rifle
Great content! Love that the 226 showed up. Got the 226 tacops in 40 in my night stand for uninvited guests, and a 220 in 10mm in my closet next to my Benelli SBE III filled with bucks in case shit gets crazy.
100% in agreement, the CZ P07 is an incredible firearm. I have the P09 as well. The P09 sits in a slide out safe next to my bed with a light attached because of the 19 +1 capacity. However, I prefer the P07 handling. It just feels so right when shooting.
Definitely share the CZ love. Got a P-07 but yet to break it in, but I’ve got thousands of rounds in my 75B and she’s been amazing
Maverick 88 is pretty damn good for it's price
A good .357 revolver and 12 gauge scattergat are my go to for home defense! 👍🏿👍🏿
Excellent video and I totally agree with you on all points. I also own a majority of the firearms you showed here and while your number one is the CZ P07 I happen to own the larger CZ P09. 👍
The CZ P09 is the shiznit!
P-07 yes! I just had mine milled for an optic and cerakoted bronze. Fits my hand more perfectly than any pistol I own. I have an OD P-09 for home defense. CZ's are sweet! Great list Outlaw!
I am so glad you didn't say "depend". So many people say "I can depend my life on this, you can depend your life on it." Well, that's dumb. Thanks for being smart!
For the Mossberg 500/590, I highly recommend folks invest in a Defender Tactical mini shell adapter. Unlike the OpSol adapters, the DTs allow for mixed loads (minis, 2-3/4, 3in) all at the same time. Easy to install, won't fall out. Even the rubber bit in the 590S will fall out. Check them out. I would love to see an Honest Outlaw review of the DT adapter. Cheers!
Thanks for posting this. I watched an ad for them months ago but didn't mark the site. Lost where to look, I'll look them up now. Their ad sure looked solid.
I have several OpSol adapters. I will check this one out.
Thank you for posting about the DT adapter for the Shockwave. I will be ordering one.
Awesome. I've been trying to figure out who made this version after i saw it on a gun at the range. Thanks for posting.
Why in god's name is everyone so obsessed with those damn midget snake oil shells? If you can't do it with the ~10 rounds in your extended tube, use a different gun or go with a box feed
There’s nothing like your content man. Straight up and down to earth.
Sig P226 has been one of my dream guns since I was a kid. I was so happy when I finally got one of my own. And I got it for a steal, too. Made all my gun guy friends super jealous lol.
One anecdote. Been running Mossberg 590A1 weekly (yes, weekly) since 2019. Exclusively slugs and 00-buck. Until recently started to get extraction issues - the empty shotshell stuck in the chamber and not pulled out by two extractors!
If you're running a gun that frequently for almost four years, it's a testament to function that it still works. Rebuild it and enjoy another five years. Very few guns last that long under any sort of strenuous firing schedule.
glad the shield was on the list. I trust my shield more than any glock I've ever known. There is a video of a person shooting everything including badly reloaded rounds and no malfunctions. It's my go to
Totally feeling the personal malfunction vibe, because I can lay a single finger on a Mossberg 500 and I'm like Kryptonite. Great list overall though, especially rocking the 686 which is my go to for keeping the kids safe
Love my Shield Plus PC. Love my Benelli M4. Love my POF ARs. Love my Springfield AR pistols. Love my Mossberg 590s. Love my CZ P09. You and I seem to have similar tastes in guns.
Let me guess. A cz p07 is going to be high on this list
GP 100, heard it was a really good gun built like a tank. I bought one new and had nothing but problems with it from the start... like the action totally locking up about ever other reload and almost not being able to free it up. I sent it to the factory for repair and when it was returned they said they replaced a few parts and did a tuneup on it, but it still had the exact same problems. It is gone now. I bought a S&W 686 plus to replace it and it is smooth as glass with zero issues ever. I got one in 6in and another one is 3in. They cost more but worth every penny. LOVE them.
👍 I agree with your selection of the S&W 686 357 magnum and Mossberg 590 12 gauge. I have a 686 plus with a 3” barrel and a Mossberg 590 retrograde with the 18.5 barrel and they are both excellent firearms, and are the two I would grab first if and when the SHTF!
Nice guns. I've really developed a love for 3" barrels lately.
686 in 357 rem 870-12 10/22 rugar SW 9mm and tikka t3x in 7mm
This is a great list, Chris! I will say I was shocked to see you put the P226 over the Beretta M9A3 or M9A4. But nonetheless I was satisfied with this list.
Shouldn't be shocked. They might as well be interchangable
Love your videos
I have both. The P226 definitely outranks the M9A3. Especially the SAO. Especially the Legion series.
I own a beretta 92fs I love the thing but if I was going to war I’d take the P226
Beretta 92fs, Mossberg 500, Remington 870, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, Lesdesma Arms Ar-15, Remington 700, SIG 226, Glock 19, M&P 9, Ruger 10-22, Ruger Mini-14
Absolutely love this channel and how genuine you and the Mrs are. I honestly think that it wouldn’t matter if you had 2 gun or 10 😅 you both have 2 fingers and two eyes and years or experience that could defend more people than others with 100 guns. God bless the Outlaws 🫡 love you guys.
Also have a p07, can confirm, comfortable, smooth feature rich.
Nice review! I have 90% of the firearms you mentioned and my nightstand gun is a P07. Have many to choose from glock, H&k, S&W, etc and I do carry the shield plus and have many carry guns in the rotation but that one always goes with me for the most part.
Great list, especially the top 3. You may get an argument on the MP5, Benelli, or even Sig based on the price but this isn't a budget list so I see why you included them. Nice work.
CZ 85b, same as cz 75 except controls on both sides. It's a great gun.
Can't argue with any of those I personally use a double/single action Beretta M9 for my nightstand gun and I often carry the blued steel variant of the 686 the 586 often. I also have a Mossberg Maverick 88 (which is basically an economic Mossberg 500) as my main home defense gun.
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Damn I always want to see the CZ P-01 because it is my favorite. But I'll take the P-07
I like your point about user error. I have an 300 blackout AR I built myself and bought a Ruger 556. I just seem to keep having small issues with that. At the same time, I have an Arsenal SLR 107 (AK) which I have never had issues, outside of it being less accurate.
I think it amounts to the user, as you have said, as I am clumsy and have bigger hands. There are just more small moving parts with the AR platform.
Also, I carry CZ P01, nice choice on your handgun!
How in the world is the P07 not more popular!?!?! I also agree with you on the p226 and mossberg 590. Nice list 👍
I would guess that the reason for the P-07's relative lack of popularity is because it is DA/SA. Today's fashionable belief that the heavy first pull of DA/SA is an admission of weakness ("I don't need no heavy first pull- my brain is my safety!)
I think "hammer fired" and "polymer" combined is a turn-off, instinctively, for many. CZs, overall, are not super-common anyway -- unless you are talking to bolt rifle shooters. It may have to do with historical memory of Czechoslovakia, early automobiles from E Europe, etc. leaving few people curious about Czech firearms.
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Agreed. The entire market is catering to people's wishes for striker fired polymer guns, which sucks for the rest of us, who are looking for compact DA/SA options. The discontinuation of the Rami really sucks. I hope CZ re considers and comes out with another micro compact DA/SA option.
Excellent review. My favorite carry gun is the Springfield Emp 1911, 3 in barrel, 9mm. I love the trigger, have put over 2000 rounds downrange and not one single malfunction. I may get the CZ P07 after seeing this video…..thanks for the video….
not a gun guy and was too timid to walk into the local shop to ask questions. i definitely wanted to get a shotgun for home defense. one that was super reliable and wouldn't break the bank. thank you, sir for answering that question! mossberg it is.
Your #10 is my #1. Absolutely love my GP100. Love practicing with 38 spl, introducing people to revolvers is great with that gun because it has great ergonomics and due to the weight it really soaks up recoil. I handload super soft 38 spl for that occasion. My #1 semi pistol would be the Walther pdp. I have a 5" model and again, in my experience, fantastic pistol. Honestly, I have three Walthers and wouldn't hesitate to grab any of them. For me the ergonomics are spot on and they are the ultimate point/shoot pistols for me. Agree on the AR for the reasons you mention plus, for a lot of folks out there, it's a matter of muscle memory. Everything about that rifle/carbine is second nature.
I love my GP100, with 6” barrel, a bit much for edc but if you expend all the rounds you can throw it at someone and crush them.
I got the hellcat. It feels really nice in my hand and I can't wait to practice with it. I'm looking into a Springfield ar next.
For me, as far as handguns go, my SA 1911 for home and SA XDe for concealed carry. As for a shotgun, my Rem 870 is all I will ever need. I have never had a malfunction with any of them.
Thanks for the great content. Had a Cz P 07, but went back to my P 01. I like the heft of the P 01 and found myself quicker with my follow up shots.
Nice list!
I guessed a 12 pump would be near the top but pleasantly surprised the Benelli made the list too.
A few decades ago I bought a 500 Cruiser out of just practical costs. It was my only firearm.
I was almostt a total newbie to arms and my insticnt turned out to be right, for once.
Thanks!
I got a Mossberg Maverick 88, I love the thing
I've been carrying a p10c for a couple years now and I'd like the p07 if it had a shorter trigger reset and a grip with better texture. Yeah you can change the trigger out but I'd rather keep a product stock besides milling the slide for an optic that is.
@@Sirgromulus that is pretty convenient. I wish they'd do a version with better texture for each guns honestly. Like think the PDP grip on these guns it'd be incredible
Ive owned a HK USP in .40 since the early nineties. Went thru a defensive pistol class with it. It was a 4 day course, no problems even after 800 rounds with out a cleaning. It gobbled any ammo I put thru it.
Agree with ALMOST everything you said. My 500 with an 18" barrel is the Stand My Ground weapon. S/W PC 8X .357 mag is my if I wake up scared weapon, while the Taurus 856 rides around in my waste band. Point and shoot is the way to go when under stress, period. ANYTHING else is adding a layer of action that could result in negative results. Unless you practice with the weapon of choice (until it becomes a part of you). KISS ...
Yep the P0-7 was my first CZ, and yea it’s all that! I’ve had it since February and put 1000 rounds through it, and it goes bang every time! Also have the Scorpion 3+ and the P0-1! I’ve become a CZ fan! Great content as always Outlaw!
Seeing this made me feel a lot better about the Shield 2.0 my Dad gave me. Thank you.
Why is that?
I have several handguns that I could carry and 95% of the time I grab my shield. The damn thing just works. My only tip is if you carry it with a holster that allows the magazine release to touch your skin, clean the mag release well and put a couple drops of oil in there (I prefer Lucas gun oil for this) to prevent the mag release from getting sticky.
the was a book series I read as kid called Airtimes Fowl ( doesn't really matter what it was about), but the main character's famous big body guard carried some 3.57 SIG pistol and the book series always mentioned it whenever it could and made it sound as badass as possible. ever since then I've had an obsession with most all SIGs
Couldn't agree more, Chris. I've got a lot of fun toys, but at the end of the day, if my family's life was on the line, I'm going for my 4-inch GP100. 6 or 7 rounds of .357 magnum tells a powerful story.
Hell yea. Thats really all ya need. A Classic magnum
@@tommcfarland5368 that's right! When the chips are down, I want something I know I can trust