I respect the hell out of you for not being a gun snob. The gun snobbery is damaging for our community. Encourage people that want to protect themselves to do so however they can instead of the shaming over brands. Thanks my man 🤘
Agreed. The gun snobbery is a lot better now, than it has been for a very long time. But yeah, it gets irritating and can turn off a lot of new shooters.
@@1OFGODSOWN Yup. Big fan of the companies that do all they can to make a functional, dependable, product that the "poors" can afford, mainly because I am one ;)
@@1OFGODSOWN Agree, but I am (technically) a "poor" and the only way I can solve that, is when companies allow me to protect me & mine at an affordable level. (AK all the way) I am also a good steward and would shell out the "extra" money to purchase a better tool if that was the only option but thankfully it isn't. That is the excellent part about a free market, there is always an answer when people are allowed to exchange ideas, goods & services without fear of control. Sorry that turned into a bit of a rant but there is a lot going on these days ;)
I hate GUN snobs they never consider anything but what they think is best. They think price equates to quality and quality equals reliability. Not the case in many cases. Probably the reason I’m allergic to Glock. Unlike the snobs I don’t say that Glock is not good but personally I think it a standard overpriced common budget gun. The price should reflect those characteristics. Funny it is said Taurus is not reliable but my first semi automatic must have been built on a Tuesday cause it runs and does have a lifetime warranty.
I agree hundred a hundred percent and with the shooting skills and what he knows about Firearms he certainly could be a gun snob but when you bring up Ricky from Trailer Park Boys... my hat's off to you sir!!!
Sadly in my area 7.62 is half the price of 9mm because of the shortages and inflated prices, never thought my sks would be cheaper to shoot than my 9mms lol.
I love that you gave an honest breakdown on each gun, without dismissing them for being on the cheaper side. Partly because I have yet to fire a Hi-Point gun that I didn't love, and also because honest reviews like this help newer shooters get in the game without a huge investment. So glad I stumbled across your video!
DemoRanch did a torture test for the HiPoint 9mm handgun and couldn't kill it, which cracked me up because he's a gun snob and talked trash the entire time. Then realized none of his high end guns would have survived. Definitely worth a watch! 😂
I know a lot of people crap on the Hi-Point, but I have the carbine in .45 acp, and that thing has never failed to go boom, and was a tack driver right outta the box. Makes for a great truck gun, and you don't really care if it gets scratched up.
I want one but I have to get it with a fin so I passed on one at the shop a few weeks ago. It's still there because people are sleeping on it because it's a hi point. The only reason I passed was because of the fin. I hate em.
Got my Hi Point in .45 ACP as well, eats any ammo put in it, and fun as hell to shoot. Stay away from the Pro Mags, the Redballs so so, factory mags never an issue. Had a Romeo MSR laying around and slapped that on which made it even more fun to shoot.
Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, czcams.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
My buddy owns a gun store and does ccw classes. He bought the G2c for weekend classes. It has been used every weekend for 6 years and NOT been cleaned once. And has NEVER had a failure, jam or anything of the sort. Obviously, no one should go that long without cleaning a gun. He is legit just seeing what the gun can handle on purpose. Even proving a point of the cheap gun's worth for fun. Sold me on it. I bought one. If he had the G3c, I'd gotten that. Instead I did also get the G3 full size. Plus , G2c can take the full size G3 mags. 12 rounds becomes 15,17,20 or 33 round mags. 😀
I'm sorry, but why hasn't he cleaned his gun in 6 years? That's insane. Most firearms owners that I know clean their weapons after each use! Trying to see how long he can use it before it blows up in his hand or misfires is a walking accident waiting to happen!
I recently bought the Taurus G3C and highly recommend it for all the reasons you stated. Took it to the range yesterday and, not being an experienced shooter, had a great cluster of center shots.
Agreed, I also have the G3C Toro. That is the optic ready so a little more then 300 but well worth it. It is my second favorite 9MM in my arsenal and a very close second to my Glock19.
I have the Hi-Point 9 mm carbine and love that gun. Over 2000 rounds and zero, yes zero problems. All kinds of ammo, steel, aluminum and brass casing no issues at all. Best little carbine there is is. Great home defense gun. With a couple of add ons the cost is about $410. Well worth it.
I Agree totally I purchased a 45 hi point carbine and very nice price easy on the pocket and extremely affordable and accurate and you can add on just about anything you want.
I have one also, and totally love it...never fails, eats anything you put in the mag, and is accurate to boot...only improvement would be to have one in 10mm Auto.
The only failures I've had with my 9mm is that it won't run Winchester subsonic ammo through it. Had some lying around and thought I'd run it for home defense, but it wouldn't cycle. Thought it was a gun problem but since I switched to normal fmj, it's been 100%
@@mcburcke I have 1 in 10mm. Love, love, LOVE IT! Accurate af within 100yds. Check out High Tower Armory and their bullpup conversion stock. Turns it into a completely different monster and worth every penny.
@@garysh3580 It's a listing of where all the guns are shown off that are listed in the video. You gotta have the smallest pea brain to think he was making his own list for it. Do you just go into videos and make comments before even watching? You absolute spoon
I loved my 995. I used it in first ever shooting competition. That was steel challenge where I kept up with a man using a well upgraded CZ Scorpion and been doing it for about 6 months.
I've got a model 586 .357 and I love it. I've also got model 629 .44 Magnum. The details are better, for instance the cylinder release is ergonomically cupped to make it easier for your thumb to activate it. Both of these guns are far superior to any of the competitors designs.
I'd like to add as a g3c owner that Taurus also sells very nice 17rd mags for it that also increase the overall grip length with matching stipling that's quite nice. The one I bought also came with a coupon for a viridian laser which I definitely bought. That, paired with its compatibility with Glock iron sights makes it quite a good choice.
Can confirm the Maverick 88 is an unbelievable value. Picked mine up new from Scheels two years ago for $180 before tax. I've always wanted a 500 or 590, but the Maverick does everything those two would do, minus a couple bells and whistles.
I got mine on sale at big 5 for $150, but that was 15 years ago. It still gets taken out everytime we go plinking. Even with the 18 inch barrel and no choke it can eat up hand launched clays and I've even run some 3 inch slugs through it but RIP your shoulder.
The Maverick had always been the working man's "do everything" gun. If a budget minded person was only going to purchase one firearm the Maverick 88 should be it.
Mossberg pumps will always be my go to. In my teens and twenties I ran birddogs for a living, several clients had a nice assortment of guns to choose from but I was happy with my mid-length Mossberg. I joked that it's killed more quail than fireants.
Another vote for the Hi-Point carbine. Great fun at the range, and I'd use mine in a home defense situation too. Great customer service, and a boatload of extras available to customize.
Finally...anytime I mention getting a hi point, ppl look at me like I wanna take a crossbo into battle. I've seen CZcams videos but not sure how true or slanted their opinion is.
That reminds me of a family story. "Grampa" has a crap ton of firearms. He has .22's and that is what he teaches the littles with. He also has a snub nose .357. He keeps that in a safe in his truck. One of the littles saw him lock it away. He wanted to shoot "The little gun". Once he convinced Grampa that he really wanted to shoot that one, Grampa said "Ok", he held it with him and together,, they pulled the trigger. Little one said "I done" and went into the house.
I have the Hi-point .45 carbine and it’s a JOY to fire. I don’t get the Hi-point hate either. Purists are like “we need to make it easier for people to get firearms to protect themselves, 2A all the way!” But then you say Hi-Point and they say “No, that’s awful!” Lol.
As mentioned very unbalanced in my hand (I know-feel is not a reason to Dis a firearm). Know when I would have a jam every other mag... I won't help me if it won't go bang
Research some of the weapons we dropped to the French resistance during WWII which they put to good use. I'm sure they would have loved having a few High Points.
I respect your opinion, but there's a couple things that turn me off of the Hi Point PCC. The first is the single stack mag, I'd prefer a 2x stack. The second is the mag going into the pistol grip--I've always used rifles where the mag is ahead of the shooting hand, and I prefer that over a mag in the grip or (Gods forbid) a bullpup. It's more familiar to me and I feel my manual of arms is better when I use a rifle where the mag is ahead of my shooting hand.
My son has a .45 High Point handgun and loves it. It was super accurate right out of the box. He does extremely well at the range with it and has really small groups at 10 yards. It holds its own when compared to the other handguns we use at the range. Some of those are 9mm’s from S&W, Ruger, Beretta, Taurus and a few more that my buddy brought with him.
For me, I've always loved a little barking dog and a .22 for home defense. I have others but I've always had a personal motto of: 'So many holes they cant patch them all'.
I got mine for $4 after rebate late last year. 243 Axis (non-accutrigger model) made it all the way down to $50 and Savage was running a $50 rebate, so I basically just paid tax. It now sits in a Boyds Spike Camp Stock and wears a Sightmark Wraith night vision scope, when I spent so little on the rifle it allowed me to spend alot tricking it out for night time coyote hunting.
@@juancortes5535 no.... It's not enough for home defense... And .22 ammo is the cheapest so yea it has more issues and errors than other calibers... But when the practicality is to be factored in, you can spend all day on the range with just $100 of ammo instead of $300-$500 and leave feeling satisfied in the ammo's efficiency As for the home defense... My carry weapon is a compact(not sub not micro) 9mm pistol... That's my versatile self defense choice and I'm experienced with this pistol so I feel comfortable with it being the tool for that job...BUT ... I've had a 450 marlin "saddle rifle" a 40mm launcher(lost it in a boating accident) an 8mm Mauser, as well as a 10,12,16, and 20ga shotgun ..and none of them felt like they were "enough" ... Because everything and everyone has their weaknesses...
My first time, plandemic, budget firearm purchases were (in order): Taurus G2C, H&R Pardner 12 guage, and Savage Axis 30-06. Then a budget recurve bow.
Great video as usual. Recently picked up the Taurus GX4, which is their latest upgrade from the GC3; scored on sale for around $300 delivered. I love it so much because of size, grips, and load, It's become my new go-to carry beating out at least 10 CC's and I have since picked up another one for my residence in Florida.
I would add a Heritage "Rough Rider" in .22 wmr to the list. They're so much fun to shoot, and a single action revolver fills that "wild west" gun craving some people have when they think of getting into shooting.
I would agree! I bought my 6.5" rough rider on sale for just under $150 with both 22lr and wmr cylinders. It's a great little trapping gun that is also fun to plink with from time to time as well.
Maverick 88 was my first gun, bought it the day after I turned 18, ended up getting a second one with a shorter barrel later because I loved the first one so much!
Yup and it accepts the G3 full size 15 and 17 rounders too. Get two 17 round mags and buy the Galloway Precision +3 baseplate and now you got 20 rounds of boom in your little Bull of doom. You can have it your way 🤣🤣.
My wife once told me if we ever had an intruder, are you people going to say hey " you have a Kimber,, yeah but I have an a... seriously ? Maybe after the smoke settles I can go over and admire his weapon. The MP is just right for me.
I have been carrying the shield 1.0 everyday for the last 7 years. I love it! Gonna get the plus when it drops in price. You and your wife seem like awesome people. Cheers!
Much respect to you and the wife, why? Because you both love to shoot, and are protecting 2nd rights, and put out quality unbiased reviews. And, you aren't a gun snob. Not everyone can afford a 5 or 6 hundred dollar handgun. You do a wonderful job telling people about reliable, affordable choices. Everyone deserves the right to be able to protect themselves and their loved ones!!!!!
I definitely agree with your comment being well stated as the person above me commented. I've never found someone with a firearms channel that isn't a HUGE gun snob aside from Hickok. 45 even though he's a bit partial to older American models/manufacturers. The details and full layout review style with both pros and cons are straight from a consumer reports magazine as well as the time and effort put into quality and especially editing the uploads. I'm looking for a handgun to grab this summer because I went too big/spent too much on a Ruger lemon awhile back (I can't hit anything with it due to the sights being off after 2 or 3 rounds along with little feed rate issue's constantly). I've learned to appreciate channels that are purists in their reviews instead of shilling for sponsors. Good shootin' to both of ya 😁
Not to seem off putting but it just seems like ya learned about it from friends or gun fanatics instead of scholarly individuals that can comprehend what it says.
I have the .45ACP Hi-Point 4595 carbine , that damn gun is extremely accurate and a whole heck of a lot of fun to shoot. I like the thing so much, that there have been times I would take it out to do some plinking and end up running an entire 50 round box of ammo through it without realizing it.
Agreed. Accuracy is phenomenal (especially compared to my 1911's). Didn't like the trigger pull so called the company. Tech spent an hour + 13 minutes talking me through disassembly on the dining room table. Fixed problem, reassembled and works flawlessly. They are serious about the lifetime warranty, and the weapons are made in America.
Your #1 pick is also my daily carry. Same version etc… got mine very close to the price you stated, mine was $299 + tax… I’m no expert, but I have several pistols, and I recommend this firearm to anyone who is considering first purchase, additional purchase, etc. If you get one of these, you will not be disappointed. There are other great firearms, but this is an outstanding value considering the quality and price. Good shooter too. 👍👍👍
I paid $165 (brand new) for my Maverick 88 about 4-5 years. One of the best bargains I've ever found. Over the years, I've added a Tri-Rail so I can mount a light and swapped out the factory stock for a Magpul SGA. I see no reason what so ever to get another shotgun.
I owned the Hi-Point 9mm carbine, before they switched to the pic-rail stock. Ugly as hell. But, it always went bang, and it was surprisingly accurate for a $170 rifle (this was 13 years ago).
I had the one with first stock mine was camo real tack driver put cheap Red dot scope on it could het same hole alot from 25 yard no problem hitting milk jug 100yards sold to me brother@ i like old stock new one with all rails ugly to me
First gun I ever shot was a Marlin bolt-action 22. Great fun, cheap, and very reliable and reasonably accurate. Plus, the 17-round tubular magazine is awesome.
I think the Taurus g3c should get a little better review for the simple reason that you can get Taurus G3 17 round magazines with a grip extender (if you want it) and carry your 12 round in the gun and have an extra 17 rounds, if you carry chambered that gives you 30 rounds on hand with a single reload. Also the Taurus g3c comes with THREE magazines in the box. That is a great value for such a low cost firearm. Mine has 800 rounds down range without a failure, many of which were steel cased.
I have the older G2C and it also takes the G3 17 round magazines perfectly. I of course got the grip extender for it as well. In addition I souped mine up with a Lakeline extended threaded barrel, a Lakeline micro-comp, a Galloway Precision optics base, and a ADE green dot optic. All in all it's pretty damn slick and best of all I didn't need to change recoil springs even with the extra weight on the slide and the comp on it. It still functions with perfect reliability.
@@wigon that’s good to know, I have wondered if the mags were interchangeable with the G2c. I have upgraded my G3 with a lakeline threaded barrel and mini compensator, great products. I want to upgrade to a dot site in the future.
@@revsellers The dot sight....honestly I'm thinking of getting rid of and switching back to iron sights as you really have to train like crazy to get a fast sight picture. It's not like a rifle, where the red (or green) dot is just there due to your cheek weld being fairly consistent. With a pistol, there is no cheek weld so your draw and presentation must be the same every time to get a consistent sight picture with a dot sight. Otherwise you're constantly chasing the dot for a second or two which is not good in an extreme emergency. That being said, a dot sight is definitely way more accurate once you get that sight picture. So for longer shots, there is no question that the dot sights are superior to iron sights on pistols. But for most of us it's the 3 to 7 yard distances that are critical. So yeah while the red/green dot sights look super cool, if I were you, I wouldn't be in a rush to get one unless you are willing to practice drawing and dry firing every day with that sight. There's also battery life issues especially on the cheaper ones. So yeah...just things to think about. But overall...yeah the G3C is a fantastic gun and yeah man, those Lakeline barrels are sweeeeet!
I bought a new G3c and took it straight to the range. 100 rds - bo issues. May clean it at 500. :) And yes, it came with 3 12 rd mags. tarus is now selling extended magazines for the G2c and G3c with sleeve so it looks nice -15rd and 17 rd. I am considering selling my Glock26 and buying another Taurus! :)
It wasn't long ago you could get a PSA AR upper with lower parts kit for around $279. Granted, you needed a stripped lower to make it a gun but Anderson lowers came in around $39 so it didn't go much over $300 to build one.
@@zendell37 the ones with the punisher logo or spartan logo typically sell for around $100 these days. At least at my shop, but the plain ones are still under $50. If people are willing to pay more I don't begrudge retailers for selling them for more if its the only way to be sure they're able to have something available to sell. Otherwise they get wiped out by a couple of people buying them all and others get nothing.
Thanks for such a no-nonsense review! I personally have the Hi Point 995, put 1,000+ rounds through it with no malfunctions at all (using standard Federal brass), and very accurate. Ideal for the entire family to use as a home defense weapon (no recoil issues), and lots of fun to shoot!
That 9mm carbine concept is actually pretty good for power. I just got my KelTec 2000 and the higher ballistics associated with that 16" barrel are very noticeable and nothing to sneeze at. This is especially at out to 100 yards and with heavier bullets.
My first handgun was a Hi-point c9 9mm, I have had zero problems with it. Hi-point guns get a bad rap but for $190 I have been very pleased. Great starter gun
It definitely has it's niche. I have alot of higher end pistols and I usually carry the G3C at work because I'm a contractor and my work gun tends to get all scuffed up. I don't have to worry about the G3C because it's so damn cheap where if I'm carrying a CZ or Sig, I find myself being more careful where my right hip is going. I did throw a set of TruGlo night sights on it and that made a world a difference
@@clickclack8081 if you plan on doing it yourself at home go ahead and order a set of non-marring punches from Amazon and be prepared to beat the s*** out of those factory sites to get them out of the slide. Lol
I love your choice of Shield 1.0 for #1. I am new to concealed carry and this is my carry gun! Considering I recently graduated college, having a $300 gun that is so highly reviewed is a real deal.
Yes, my old 30-06 Savage 110 from 1990, has shot hundreds of rounds, it still can drill a dime at 100 yards, and has taken a lot of Wisconsin deer. Was $199 with a Bushnell 4x scope at Dunhams sporting goods back in the day !
The S&W SD 9 VE is a good budget pistol. I have one and got it for under $300. I think it is comfortable for me and I haven't had any problems with it. It holds 15 + 1 and has a rail for light or laser. I think it should have been on the list.
I absolutely love my Taurus G3 I got good sized hands so I went with the full size G3 and I am about 500 rounds in and I love it it's my everyday carry now over my glock
Agree with your assessment of the Hi Point carbines. I have a 3895: same thing, but in 380 Auto. It's accurate, easy to shoot, and I get about 200 fps higher velocity out of the longer barrel. I use it in speed steel matches.
@@thatguybrody4819 It uses the same stock as the larger calibers- I think you can get get it in 9 mm, .40 SW, and .45 ACP. At this size, it doesn't need the spring-loaded recoil pad.
I have 2 mossberg maverick 88s. My go to dove hunting gun. I’ve fired multiple 1000’s of rounds through my first one and abused the hell out of it ( mud, rain, snow, dropped, run over… you name it, it’s been done to it ) and it just keeps on firing perfectly every time !!!
This video has popped up numerous times in my feed, and I've finally watched it. I own a Taurus G2 and it's my carry gun. I've trained with it, but like every one else (except you, most of the YT world that shoots, and John Lovell), I don't shoot enough. I've never had a failure with it. Ever. I've shied away from Hi-Point guns for the simple reason that I don't like their ergonomics; but when they work, they work. The 995 set up is damn near perfect for a 10mm carbine, and using that caliber for a PPC would be, in my opinion, ideal regardless of the weapon; in a pistol, it's too much, really, but with a carbine it can be controllable and will NYPD: nock yo' punkass down (thank you, Will Smith and whoever wrote that in to the script for MIB). The 10/22 is ubiquitous. I've owned one for 35 years. Great gun. I own a Savage, though not the model you show here. I will attest to the quality of the trigger system. My first gun was an H&R single shot 16ga. Pull the trigger back, aim, drop the hammer. It goes boom. It always goes boom. I don't own, nor have I ever owned, a M&P Shield, though I know plenty that do. Those who own them rave about them. I can only assume S&W has a sure-fire hit on their hands. Thank you for what you do, sir. This is an invaluable asset to the shooting world. Keep up the good work, and bless your wonderful wife for her camera-wielding expertise. This channel would likely be a little less if she were not there. Keep up the good work.
@@LangstonKinderhook I have a mix in my arsenal. Sadly, the industry standard for mags seems to revolve around Glocks, as you can't get a mag to fit from one pistol to another unless it's a Glock or "Glock compatible", or has a modification for that. At least AK and AR mags are the same.....and different manufacturers conform to it......like Glock. Oy. Taurus has been making good solid pistols for a long long time. The one exception to that has been the 709, and I know because I owned one. It's reliable, but the grip was horrendous and the grips on the slide were sub par at best. I was able to overcome that with a Pachmyer wrap around the grip, but it moved around a lot. The trigger has been less than ideal on most of the compact and subcompact designs, but the 709 was abominable. The G2 solved a lot of the issues (except the trigger, which was alleviated some but not totally smoothed out) so I hang on to it. I'm sure it will serve its purpose should it be called upon to do so.
I'll tell you a good .22lr gun to have for around the house, fun shooter, small game hunting, and because of its speed and accuracy is the S&W M&P Sport 15-22. I don't care what people say about .22 because I have other guns, they're super fun. Because of no recoil I can unload a whole mag insanely fast. It just makes you smile. Super easy to learn and shoot. My wife enjoys it and if someone broke into the house, I'm grabbing my 12 gauge and she's grabbing it. So it's a good wife defense at least. She's confident in it and that to me matters a lot.
It’s a beast! Fire like crazy, accurate, doesn’t jam and easy to clean. I ve had mine 4 years and it’s a blast to shoot. Kids and wife love it! Great training weapon too!!
.22 mag..LR..or short..they are nothing to mock...at the very least it will give the baddie a ride to the ER.and most often a ride to the ground box..just saying!
The only two guns I can think of, for under $300 right now, would have to be the Stoeger STR9 or the SAR9. Although, for an additional $80 the Full size Apx Beretta or Centurion will have my heart all day.
I completely agree and thought the same on the Stoeger & the SAR9, love them both. Also, the APX - C can be had right now for 219 (after 100 rebate), you will never go wrong with a Beretta.
TX22. It’s basically every midsized striker fired pistol but runs on .22lr. That makes it an amazing piece to introduce safe handling, learn the motions of things like drawing, reholstering, sight picture and alignment, and trigger control. It’s loud enough and makes enough of a muzzle flash to get used to it but not enough so the flinch I see in so many inexperienced shooters becomes deeply ingrained. If someone shoots thousands of rounds through the tx22 and carries a similar sized pistol, with adrenaline pumping, they’d have the first five shots down range before they even remembered to incorporate their bad habits. I see it all the time. If someone is pushing because of anticipation or flinching, we shoot the tx22 for a while then they grab the .45 or micro 9 again and as long as I can get them to forget it’s a different gun for a second they are usually dead on target. Ideally they transition to their carry gun and practice/training with that...but at first, and especially now during ammogeden I can use a tx22 as a training aid in ways that make it literally pay for itself. I won’t longwind it anymore, but the MantisX has a similar function. Over the course of two years buying the MantisX and a .22 trainer pistol will make a better shooter faster and cheaper than the straight path through “where’s the ammo-ville “ That might not make sense for someone who shot a lot as a kid or started as a teenager, but if you’re forty five and just bought a gun last year...that’s your road to marksmanship that’s drilled into your subconscious on a fundamental level.
I've got one of the original Hi Point Carbines, the one with the stock that makes it look like a space gun. The sights are very intuitive and very accurate. I was shocked at how easy it was to pick up the target and hit it. That is one of the big benefits of the Hi Point in my opinion. It's almost impossible to miss if you even do a slightly shabby job of shooting. It's really that good. I was going to buy one of the S&W M&P Shield a few years ago, and had it on layaway. Unfortunately when it was time to pay it off, I was a bit short on funds, so I exchanged the price I had paid towards it and bought an SCCY 9mm. It was a lesser substitute, and I still wanted the Shield. The SCCY didn't really fit my hand very well, so ultimately I gave it to my brother. If I can find one, I'll buy the Shield.
@@hawkeyepierce2017 Back in the late 1980's, the local Woolworths department store started carrying old military rifles in their sporting good section, and they had an old M1 Carbine on one rack. They had $135.00 on the tag....Yea, I didn't buy it. They also had a whole rack full of M1 Garands for $300.00 each....Yea, I didn't buy one of those either. Never going to see one of those for that price again. Not even a really bad one.
I have to say, I’m not a big High Point fan. But many years ago I bought one of these because I had several friends who owned one. I absolutely recommend this to anybody for the price. I have seen 9 mm, 40 caliber, and 45 caliber. But I prefer my 9 mm. I have shot it up to 70 yards. Coyotes hate me.
I love your reviews, truly honest and practical. I would have also included a Bersa 380 model just because they are fun to shoot, reliable and accurate--and I really liked your review of it from back in the day. Enjoy the summer, brother, and thanks again!
Taurus PT 111 G2 has surprised me time and again with its accuracy and dependability. My wife took the first one and I got another one for me. PT 809 Compact is a damn good one also if you prefer a hammer fired.
I carry a high point C9,and I am very happy with it. My next gun will be the high point 995 carbide, I can't wait. I enjoyed your video, I learned a lot, thanks
Mav 88 is without doubt the single best budget firearm EVER. It may not be flashy but the first one we acquire brand new has had at least 1500 rounds through it without a single failure and with proper maintenance I doubt it will ever fail. The axis rifles are also right there with quality for the price and have never seen a failure.
I'm at about 500 rounds with my G3C and well over a 1000 w/my PT-140 Millennial in S&W .40 cal not one jam, miss fire or failure. Also the ergonomics are great for me, golf ball groups at 8 yrds. After about 100 rounds, but that's just my personal experience.
I've never had a failure with a Taurus either, but the only one I currently own is an old Taurus revolver that belonged to my grandfather. I've previously owned a PT-92 and a PT111 G2. My best friend had a failure with his PT111 G2 which locked up his slide such that you couldn't rack it, get it off, or extract the round. Ended up sending it back to Taurus who took 4+ months to send a new one back to him. After that experience, I've always said if a Taurus won't be your only gun then go for it, I've liked the ones I've owned. But if it will be your only gun, I'd shy away in case you have to send it back in and be without a gun for a good long time.
I have a Taurus G2C and so does my wife. I have over 5,000 rounds of assorted ammo including steel case with no issues at all. My wife has about 2,000 rounds through hers with no issues. I edc mine and truly trust my life to it going bang everytime
Bought a G2C from a neighbor with a trigger upgrade, its even Tiffany blue! $200 and came with 2 standard mags and 3 extended mags! External safety and let me be honest when I tell you it has never jammed and has eaten everything I’ve put into it, i clean it and it’s my backup in the safe!
I always get tired of hearing the trash talk about hi-point. I own 6 and love everything about them. Biggest thing to me is USA built and lifetime warranty. If anything with the things goin on in the world we should be buying US made only.
I have three Hi-Points, they work and function great. I have a .45 Carbine. A .45 handgun and the 9mm handgun all Hi-Points. To the people out there that snub there noses at them. I say you must have never fired one before. They shoot and hit what I aim for, very accurate firearm the Hi-Points are.
@@legends311651yeah and if your handgun runs outta bulllets you can throw tbe heavy s.o.b. at your target. Ive never shot a hi point carbine but the hi point pustols i shot were heavy and bulky.better used as a paper weight!!
Having owned both Taurus and Hi-Point pistols, I kept the Hi-Point and sold the Taurus. The Taurus looked and felt very nice; whereas the Hi-Point looks and feels like hot garbage. However, the Hi-Point works and the Taurus, at twice the price, was a jam factory.
You have to think about why they're cheap. Taurus is cheap because they cut corners on quality control. You might get an amazing bargain or a lemon that spends more time back in Brazil being fixed than at the range. Whereas HiPoint is cheap because the design is inherently cheap to manufacture.
Taurus G3 is a gold mine compared to the Hi-point. Never had a single jam or malfunction in my G3, you probably got a lemon but from what I've seen it's a rare occurrence they produce a lemon.
@@fedicamptv ive got 2 right now, the G3 and the 856. Neither feels gritty or unsafe. Maybe give it a more through cleaning, get rid of the current oil and coat it with fresh oil.
Great list. I would add the Taurus G3 though it's a bit more expensive it does have 15 and 17 round capacity and phenomenal trigger for under 350.00. Love you and your wife's reviews keep up the excellent work...
A gun that takes 2 mor round's doesn't make or break the 🔫 just get a new magazine that has more. You can't go less but can go more if you want it. Most people want 17 round or more ⁉️ only if you live in the hood like me. If I had a house in middle town I would need but 12 rounds only. G2C SS I hate blueing 🔫 it will never trust.
The hi point carbine would be great for killing varmint that mess with your livestock when you live in areas with thick brush. Most of the raccoons and coyotes I’ve killed were shot under 50 yards.
I own a lot of guns including the hi point 995, but I always turn to my first 10/22 for varmint everytime I have to keep preds away from my chickens. Its quiet and my neighbors don't have to hear that 9mm blast at midnight - 6 am
@@tdott1147 small stuff like coons and possum the 10/22 is great but coyotes are a bit tougher and I don’t want it to run off and bleed out in the woods. My closest neighbors are like a 1/2 mile away through real thick brush so 9mm isn’t too bad. Plus they’re pretty understanding people even if they do hear anything. That being said I still don’t want to shoot off a .223 in the middle of the night.
@@monauralsnail0669 oh yeah I totally agree was just adding to the utility of the 10/22 and I dont mind getting a little blood on the barrel, but it'd definitely be mean to land a shot on a coyote with a .22 and have em suffer. Another very useful firearm for life in the country is the savage 93R17 especially at medium to longer ranges. A lot of stopping power with those ballistic tip .17 hmr's and it was pretty affordable.
the hipoint 9mm carbine is fun. I haven't added to my personal collection, but,it was a friends first "ar" style and over the years I've shot it more than him.
I have to admit that I was a very vocal critic of the High Point, actually pretty much of a snob. That was until I got my hands on one via a friend of mine while at a range who insisted I shoot his and stop bitching about them. End result - so much fun I went out and bought one myself! Just as reliable as anything else I have too!
I bought one back then too. I could consistently hit clay pigeons laying nearly flat at 100 yards. It didn’t function flawlessly, but hey, I was around 18-19 years old and 9mm was $10 for a 100 rds at Walmart. I miss those days. I’d buy 10-12 100rd boxes at a time, which was twice a month. hahaha.
The first gun I ever shot was my father's Remington 30:06. I was 10. DAMN. That hurt. But it was cowboy country and I had to stand up to it. Then he handed me a single shot Stevens .22 and told me that was my gun from now on because I didn't cry. I've never been more relieved in my life!
I was able to pick up a 30-30 win lever action for right at 300 bucks from a local pawn shop I feel like it was a great deal...the ammo on the other hand not so much.
Those are some very solid recommendations, so let me start by saying thank you for putting this video together, as well as your others. I am really close to your choices. 1. I have the Hi-Point 9545. It's almost a complete clone of the 9mm you showed. It came with the front pistol grip that can be folded away or removed. I purchased the suppressor and tactical light a few months ago. I also ordered the additional 8 round clips that attach to the butt, and a single point swivel sling. What's amazing is that I ordered everything online directly from. Hi-Point and they had it all to me in about 6 or 7 days. - Rifle was $285. - Suppressor was $25. - Two add on clips were only $8! FOR TWO! - TAC Light, with Bright, Low and strobe with the finger tip switches so you can either click it on to stay on, our use the top pressure point that only lights up when you apply pressure. - Lastly I added the HighGlow red dot. So, with the addon's, it cost about $383. Great CCA for room to room clearing, with a very solid punch. - Next, I bought my daughter and wife Taurus 380 which I got on clearance for only $99! I've run a thousand rounds through it, and (knock on wood) not one stove pipe yet. Plus it's a great noise maker, as it seems to be louder than my 9mm. It also came with a nice suede bag to carry their extra magazine. - And to round it out with my daily carry, a RIA 1911 with two 16 round clips, so 17 with one in the chamber. The only draw back is it's a bit heavy when carrying both clips. But it comes with a top and bottom rail. It cost $316, but it's never stove piped after running approximately 2600 rounds through it.
I started with the G2C and absolutely LOVE IT! never had a issue with it . Even when I got a little money in my pocket I upgraded to the G3C and still extremely reliable gun and pretty straight shooter
I just bought a Ruger Security 9 last month. I love this pistol. Glad it made the honorable mentions, but with 2 x 15 round clips included with the price just north of $300, she definitely makes my top 5.
I respect the hell out of you for not being a gun snob. The gun snobbery is damaging for our community. Encourage people that want to protect themselves to do so however they can instead of the shaming over brands. Thanks my man 🤘
Agreed. The gun snobbery is a lot better now, than it has been for a very long time. But yeah, it gets irritating and can turn off a lot of new shooters.
@@christopherfisher128 to many it’s a Contest to see who can have the most expensive anything and it’s about dependability to me for a great price.👍🇺🇸
@@1OFGODSOWN Yup. Big fan of the companies that do all they can to make a functional, dependable, product that the "poors" can afford, mainly because I am one ;)
@@christopherfisher128 I am far from Poor but I believe in being a good steward of what I have been blessed with.👍🇺🇸
@@1OFGODSOWN Agree, but I am (technically) a "poor" and the only way I can solve that, is when companies allow me to protect me & mine at an affordable level. (AK all the way)
I am also a good steward and would shell out the "extra" money to purchase a better tool if that was the only option but thankfully it isn't. That is the excellent part about a free market, there is always an answer when people are allowed to exchange ideas, goods & services without fear of control. Sorry that turned into a bit of a rant but there is a lot going on these days ;)
Nice. Part of the reason I like this channel is you are not a gun snob.
I hate GUN snobs they never consider anything but what they think is best. They think price equates to quality and quality equals reliability. Not the case in many cases. Probably the reason I’m allergic to Glock. Unlike the snobs I don’t say that Glock is not good but personally I think it a standard overpriced common budget gun. The price should reflect those characteristics. Funny it is said Taurus is not reliable but my first semi automatic must have been built on a Tuesday cause it runs and does have a lifetime warranty.
@@MrFmccarty feel exactly the same brother. And my Taurus must’ve been built that same night ;)
I agree hundred a hundred percent and with the shooting skills and what he knows about Firearms he certainly could be a gun snob but when you bring up Ricky from Trailer Park Boys... my hat's off to you sir!!!
@@MrFmccarty I couldn't agree more!
Sadly in my area 7.62 is half the price of 9mm because of the shortages and inflated prices, never thought my sks would be cheaper to shoot than my 9mms lol.
I love that you gave an honest breakdown on each gun, without dismissing them for being on the cheaper side. Partly because I have yet to fire a Hi-Point gun that I didn't love, and also because honest reviews like this help newer shooters get in the game without a huge investment. So glad I stumbled across your video!
DemoRanch did a torture test for the HiPoint 9mm handgun and couldn't kill it, which cracked me up because he's a gun snob and talked trash the entire time. Then realized none of his high end guns would have survived. Definitely worth a watch! 😂
If you shoot an elk with the 10/22 and the elk finds out about it, he may whip your ass. 😂
Lol oh he gone know when I get that binary trigger and a few 55rnd drums 😂 hunting elk with bees
i would shoot an elk with a .22. right smack dab in the head from 20 ft. aftera low crawl to do it.
@@jrnumex9286 oh yes, stealth ... Then release the swarm!
And probably beat you with it....
Omg hahaha!!! 😂😂😂
I know a lot of people crap on the Hi-Point, but I have the carbine in .45 acp, and that thing has never failed to go boom, and was a tack driver right outta the box. Makes for a great truck gun, and you don't really care if it gets scratched up.
mine is in 40S&W, and the magazine is the exact same as their 40S&W pistol.
I want one but I have to get it with a fin so I passed on one at the shop a few weeks ago. It's still there because people are sleeping on it because it's a hi point. The only reason I passed was because of the fin. I hate em.
Got my Hi Point in .45 ACP as well, eats any ammo put in it, and fun as hell to shoot. Stay away from the Pro Mags, the Redballs so so, factory mags never an issue. Had a Romeo MSR laying around and slapped that on which made it even more fun to shoot.
@@nicktaylor5952 - "fin"?
@@asbrand The little thingy they put on the back of the pistol grip so you can't get your hand around it. Some states require it for certain guns.
Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, czcams.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
“and if you’re REALLY Lucky, maybe two rounds of defensive ammo” 🤣
plentiful around here 24.99 for Hornady
14.99 to 19.99 50 tound fmj
@@jeremythompson7361 location please?
@@jeremythompson7361 where?
Louisiana
My buddy owns a gun store and does ccw classes. He bought the G2c for weekend classes. It has been used every weekend for 6 years and NOT been cleaned once. And has NEVER had a failure, jam or anything of the sort. Obviously, no one should go that long without cleaning a gun. He is legit just seeing what the gun can handle on purpose. Even proving a point of the cheap gun's worth for fun. Sold me on it. I bought one. If he had the G3c, I'd gotten that. Instead I did also get the G3 full size. Plus , G2c can take the full size G3 mags. 12 rounds becomes 15,17,20 or 33 round mags. 😀
I've got the same thing with my PT 111 G2. Still rocking!
Just recently got a G3 Toro and I’m in love
I'm sorry, but why hasn't he cleaned his gun in 6 years? That's insane. Most firearms owners that I know clean their weapons after each use! Trying to see how long he can use it before it blows up in his hand or misfires is a walking accident waiting to happen!
What kind of gun shop owner doesn't clean his guns...
My wife too love the g2x
I recently bought the Taurus G3C and highly recommend it for all the reasons you stated. Took it to the range yesterday and, not being an experienced shooter, had a great cluster of center shots.
Agreed, I also have the G3C Toro. That is the optic ready so a little more then 300 but well worth it. It is my second favorite 9MM in my arsenal and a very close second to my Glock19.
I got my G3C for $254, and have found it to be an excellent budget friendly gun. 2nd favorite of my 9mm
I have the Hi-Point 9 mm carbine and love that gun. Over 2000 rounds and zero, yes zero problems. All kinds of ammo, steel, aluminum and brass casing no issues at all. Best little carbine there is is. Great home defense gun. With a couple of add ons the cost is about $410. Well worth it.
I Agree totally I purchased a 45 hi point carbine and very nice price easy on the pocket and extremely affordable and accurate and you can add on just about anything you want.
I have one also, and totally love it...never fails, eats anything you put in the mag, and is accurate to boot...only improvement would be to have one in 10mm Auto.
The only failures I've had with my 9mm is that it won't run Winchester subsonic ammo through it. Had some lying around and thought I'd run it for home defense, but it wouldn't cycle. Thought it was a gun problem but since I switched to normal fmj, it's been 100%
@@xXxR3V3NxXx Winchester is one ammo I haven’t tried. Thanks for the heads up.
@@mcburcke I have 1 in 10mm. Love, love, LOVE IT! Accurate af within 100yds. Check out High Tower Armory and their bullpup conversion stock. Turns it into a completely different monster and worth every penny.
Here's what everyone actually wants:
Ruger 10 22 1:50
Taurus G3C 4:52
Savage Axis XP 223 Remington 7:42
Hi Point 995 9mm Carbine 11:22
M&P Shield 16:56
Honorable Mentions 15:26
I wouldn't buy any of that junk
@@garysh3580 It's a listing of where all the guns are shown off that are listed in the video. You gotta have the smallest pea brain to think he was making his own list for it. Do you just go into videos and make comments before even watching? You absolute spoon
@@garysh3580
Do you have any Grey Poupon?
I loved my 995. I used it in first ever shooting competition. That was steel challenge where I kept up with a man using a well upgraded CZ Scorpion and been doing it for about 6 months.
I’ve had a Taurus g2c for about 2 years now, and I’ve had no problems with it not a single jam about 3000 rounds later
I just bought one and I'm very happy so far.
I have the g2 g3 and pickin up a Th9c or the 40c
Love the g2 it’s more of my back up glove box weight for the wife
Good cheap guns. They are like the 2002 cavalier of guns lol
I Have the G3c I’ve shot over 300+ rounds flawless
I work at Smith & Wesson and it's great knowing people love our firearms. Always appreciate your reviews man.
I own a S&W and I'm happy with it. I think the brand is so well known that people will always continue to buy their products.
I've got a model 586 .357 and I love it. I've also got model 629 .44 Magnum. The details are better, for instance the cylinder release is ergonomically cupped to make it easier for your thumb to activate it.
Both of these guns are far superior to any of the competitors designs.
@@michaellinner7772 Yeah I got the M629 PC stealth hunter. It's an absolute beast.
If only I could work at Smith and Wesson I wanna be apart of the greatness.
@@PsychoSamaritan just got a nice off roster s&w recently in Cali. Great quality
I'd like to add as a g3c owner that Taurus also sells very nice 17rd mags for it that also increase the overall grip length with matching stipling that's quite nice. The one I bought also came with a coupon for a viridian laser which I definitely bought. That, paired with its compatibility with Glock iron sights makes it quite a good choice.
My first hand gun was a g3c and with minimal maintenance it’s help up very nicely
Can confirm the Maverick 88 is an unbelievable value. Picked mine up new from Scheels two years ago for $180 before tax. I've always wanted a 500 or 590, but the Maverick does everything those two would do, minus a couple bells and whistles.
oil that maverick up a little and check out the difference.
Probably the best value in all categories. My brother says it's too hard to rack it. I tell him to quit being a pussy.
I got mine on sale at big 5 for $150, but that was 15 years ago. It still gets taken out everytime we go plinking. Even with the 18 inch barrel and no choke it can eat up hand launched clays and I've even run some 3 inch slugs through it but RIP your shoulder.
The Maverick had always been the working man's "do everything" gun. If a budget minded person was only going to purchase one firearm the Maverick 88 should be it.
Mossberg pumps will always be my go to. In my teens and twenties I ran birddogs for a living, several clients had a nice assortment of guns to choose from but I was happy with my mid-length Mossberg. I joked that it's killed more quail than fireants.
Another vote for the Hi-Point carbine. Great fun at the range, and I'd use mine in a home defense situation too. Great customer service, and a boatload of extras available to customize.
Side note, the 10mm version is amazing.
Love the 4595TS
I love mine. Got a 20 rd mag for it made it even better
Finally...anytime I mention getting a hi point, ppl look at me like I wanna take a crossbo into battle. I've seen CZcams videos but not sure how true or slanted their opinion is.
Got me one in 10mm
I got the 45 Highpoint carbine that thing is a beast for about two years, and I never had a single problem!!
How’s the recoil? I mean I know it’s a 45 but I was wondering if it’s a bit lighter for a 45
That reminds me of a family story. "Grampa" has a crap ton of firearms. He has .22's and that is what he teaches the littles with. He also has a snub nose .357. He keeps that in a safe in his truck. One of the littles saw him lock it away. He wanted to shoot "The little gun". Once he convinced Grampa that he really wanted to shoot that one, Grampa said "Ok", he held it with him and together,, they pulled the trigger. Little one said "I done" and went into the house.
I have the Hi-point .45 carbine and it’s a JOY to fire. I don’t get the Hi-point hate either. Purists are like “we need to make it easier for people to get firearms to protect themselves, 2A all the way!” But then you say Hi-Point and they say “No, that’s awful!” Lol.
FIrst "TS"" I picked up was a 45, liked it, but too front-heavy.
Ended up with a 995 a few weeks later -- very happy with my space blaster.
As mentioned very unbalanced in my hand (I know-feel is not a reason to Dis a firearm). Know when I would have a jam every other mag... I won't help me if it won't go bang
Research some of the weapons we dropped to the French resistance during WWII which they put to good use. I'm sure they would have loved having a few High Points.
I respect your opinion, but there's a couple things that turn me off of the Hi Point PCC. The first is the single stack mag, I'd prefer a 2x stack. The second is the mag going into the pistol grip--I've always used rifles where the mag is ahead of the shooting hand, and I prefer that over a mag in the grip or (Gods forbid) a bullpup. It's more familiar to me and I feel my manual of arms is better when I use a rifle where the mag is ahead of my shooting hand.
My son has a .45 High Point handgun and loves it. It was super accurate right out of the box. He does extremely well at the range with it and has really small groups at 10 yards. It holds its own when compared to the other handguns we use at the range. Some of those are 9mm’s from S&W, Ruger, Beretta, Taurus and a few more that my buddy brought with him.
For me, I've always loved a little barking dog and a .22 for home defense. I have others but I've always had a personal motto of: 'So many holes they cant patch them all'.
Yeah! buddie!
If you truly believed your motto, you would opt for another gun for home defense, such as a shotgun
i love the barking dog method. I miss my little guy to give me peace of mind.
A little over a year ago, when Walmart clearanced out their "ar" caliber rifles, you could get a Savage axis for sub $200.
It kinda funny they still carry 350 legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 308.
Wished I was old enough back then to buy those. I'm so envious of you guys
I got mine for $4 after rebate late last year. 243 Axis (non-accutrigger model) made it all the way down to $50 and Savage was running a $50 rebate, so I basically just paid tax. It now sits in a Boyds Spike Camp Stock and wears a Sightmark Wraith night vision scope, when I spent so little on the rifle it allowed me to spend alot tricking it out for night time coyote hunting.
I got my savage axis chambered in 30-06 at Walmart for $259.99
@@bigbl8717 LEGIT
BTW: Thank you for your reviews on budget guns, I bought both the Taurus G3 and the G3c on your recommendation and have zero regrets.
I bought a Hi Point 995 about two years ago. I was totally amazed how it operated right out of the box.
Can't go wrong with the 10-22 everyone needs that in their arsenal
I agree... But it's not $300 and I'm both broke and poor ... And I want the tactical 10/22 lol
I just bought 2 lol. One new and one is a '74 :)
Is a 10/22 enough for home defense? Is it reliable? Ive read about how 22 is notoriously known for misfires and jams
@@juancortes5535 no.... It's not enough for home defense... And .22 ammo is the cheapest so yea it has more issues and errors than other calibers... But when the practicality is to be factored in, you can spend all day on the range with just $100 of ammo instead of $300-$500 and leave feeling satisfied in the ammo's efficiency
As for the home defense... My carry weapon is a compact(not sub not micro) 9mm pistol... That's my versatile self defense choice and I'm experienced with this pistol so I feel comfortable with it being the tool for that job...BUT ... I've had a 450 marlin "saddle rifle" a 40mm launcher(lost it in a boating accident) an 8mm Mauser, as well as a 10,12,16, and 20ga shotgun ..and none of them felt like they were "enough" ... Because everything and everyone has their weaknesses...
@@juancortes5535 an effective weapon for home defense begins with you .. and it ends with how effective YOU are with that firearm
Ruger LCP original ($250) or North American Arms 22 lr ($210). “Get off me” guns. They work every time.
EC9s is a pretty good one, too. $270.
My first time, plandemic, budget firearm purchases were (in order): Taurus G2C, H&R Pardner 12 guage, and Savage Axis 30-06. Then a budget recurve bow.
Plandemic?
Haha. I bought the Taurus G2c and the 30-06 savage axis in 2020 at the same time at rural kings. We must have had the same plan.
"If you wanna get two birds stoned at once" hahahahahaha that was the best part of the video
Haha hadn't come to that part yet. Glad I read it first
Trailer park boys. Basic dude stuff
Good ol Ricky
Ricky
Classic rickyism
“Freedom Stick” & “Get two birds stoned at once.” I love this dude and his reviews!
Yea Freedom Stick had me goin lol
@@joeymcquilkin3670 Were you also eating Freedom Fries that nearly came up thru your nose when you heard it? ;)
Two birds stoned at once is a Trailer Park Boys reference.
@@GarrettDavisHustle I totally forgot that!
@@Pseudoswede yessir.
Great video as usual. Recently picked up the Taurus GX4, which is their latest upgrade from the GC3; scored on sale for around $300 delivered. I love it so much because of size, grips, and load, It's become my new go-to carry beating out at least 10 CC's and I have since picked up another one for my residence in Florida.
I would add a Heritage "Rough Rider" in .22 wmr to the list. They're so much fun to shoot, and a single action revolver fills that "wild west" gun craving some people have when they think of getting into shooting.
Ruger wrangler fits this as well at a comparable price point. Mine is 22lr, I'm not sure if wranglers come in a wmr.
Was gonna say, the ruger wrangler is a nice .22 revolver for only $200
they don't really have a use case though
I would agree! I bought my 6.5" rough rider on sale for just under $150 with both 22lr and wmr cylinders. It's a great little trapping gun that is also fun to plink with from time to time as well.
Got my twin boys those rough riders for Xmas. Love em
Maverick 88 was my first gun, bought it the day after I turned 18, ended up getting a second one with a shorter barrel later because I loved the first one so much!
My first too. The only thing bad about it is the limited aftermarket support(maybe it's better now, idk). But it's a great, no frills pump.
I have one of the original stock 995 Hi-point's...love it!! Had it over 20 years and have never had a single jamb.
The G3C comes with 3 12 round magazines.😁👍
Yep, mine sure did.
@@clickclack8081 Ditto, I concur.
Yup and it accepts the G3 full size 15 and 17 rounders too. Get two 17 round mags and buy the Galloway Precision +3 baseplate and now you got 20 rounds of boom in your little Bull of doom. You can have it your way 🤣🤣.
@@killacoiler1707 or u can buy a 30 round G2C magazine and it fit right in
Yeah, all the G series mags are interchangeable as they are the same gun essentially. Not sure about that new GX4 though.
Hell yeah brother! I like the budget friendly market lol. Especially when they are reliable.
I choke when I see the prices some guns command.
Love my Ruger security 9
My wife once told me if we ever had an intruder, are you people going to say hey " you have a Kimber,, yeah but I have an a... seriously ? Maybe after the smoke settles I can go over and admire his weapon. The MP is just right for me.
When I got my G2C it was $265 out the door. Absolutely love it. I've put over 500 rounds through it without any issues
Yup, same here with my G3 full size. Its fantastic
I have been carrying the shield 1.0 everyday for the last 7 years. I love it! Gonna get the plus when it drops in price. You and your wife seem like awesome people. Cheers!
The Shield 9 EZ is friggin incredible. Check that out. I have one and love it as my EDC.
I just got myself a S&W M&P shield and it really is a jack of all trades.
Very good gun
Totally reliable. Minimal recoil. Comfortable ccw. Light enough too.
Much respect to you and the wife, why? Because you both love to shoot, and are protecting 2nd rights, and put out quality unbiased reviews. And, you aren't a gun snob. Not everyone can afford a 5 or 6 hundred dollar handgun. You do a wonderful job telling people about reliable, affordable choices. Everyone deserves the right to be able to protect themselves and their loved ones!!!!!
Well Stated.
I definitely agree with your comment being well stated as the person above me commented. I've never found someone with a firearms channel that isn't a HUGE gun snob aside from Hickok. 45 even though he's a bit partial to older American models/manufacturers. The details and full layout review style with both pros and cons are straight from a consumer reports magazine as well as the time and effort put into quality and especially editing the uploads. I'm looking for a handgun to grab this summer because I went too big/spent too much on a Ruger lemon awhile back (I can't hit anything with it due to the sights being off after 2 or 3 rounds along with little feed rate issue's constantly). I've learned to appreciate channels that are purists in their reviews instead of shilling for sponsors. Good shootin' to both of ya 😁
If you’re gonna mention 2nd amendment, let’s do our best to actually know and understand it prior? Sound good? Lol.
Not to seem off putting but it just seems like ya learned about it from friends or gun fanatics instead of scholarly individuals that can comprehend what it says.
The G3c also has finger grooves that help new shooters to grip the pistol correctly.
I have the .45ACP Hi-Point 4595 carbine , that damn gun is extremely accurate and a whole heck of a lot of fun to shoot. I like the thing so much, that there have been times I would take it out to do some plinking and end up running an entire 50 round box of ammo through it without realizing it.
Agreed. Accuracy is phenomenal (especially compared to my 1911's). Didn't like the trigger pull so called the company. Tech spent an hour + 13 minutes talking me through disassembly on the dining room table. Fixed problem, reassembled and works flawlessly. They are serious about the lifetime warranty, and the weapons are made in America.
Your #1 pick is also my daily carry. Same version etc… got mine very close to the price you stated, mine was $299 + tax… I’m no expert, but I have several pistols, and I recommend this firearm to anyone who is considering first purchase, additional purchase, etc. If you get one of these, you will not be disappointed. There are other great firearms, but this is an outstanding value considering the quality and price. Good shooter too. 👍👍👍
I like sharp pointy sticks !!!! Saves ammo 😂😂😂.
I’ve carried a Norinco 1911a1 for years, I think I paid under $250 for it. It always works.
I paid $165 (brand new) for my Maverick 88 about 4-5 years. One of the best bargains I've ever found. Over the years, I've added a Tri-Rail so I can mount a light and swapped out the factory stock for a Magpul SGA. I see no reason what so ever to get another shotgun.
I owned the Hi-Point 9mm carbine, before they switched to the pic-rail stock. Ugly as hell. But, it always went bang, and it was surprisingly accurate for a $170 rifle (this was 13 years ago).
I have the original 995 as well and I love it. Tack driver at 75-100 yards easy. Especially with the little factory scope
Ugly? You are hurting my two friends feelings. Hipoint 40 Hipoint 9 of the carbine family! 😉
I have the same old 9mm original hi-point carbine. Love that gun. Never fails to go bang!
I had the one with first stock mine was camo real tack driver put cheap Red dot scope on it could het same hole alot from 25 yard no problem hitting milk jug 100yards sold to me brother@ i like old stock new one with all rails ugly to me
As for .22LR rifles I bought a Marlin 795 from Cabelas 10.5 years ago (Aug. 2011) for a total of $121.77. Doesn't get cheaper than that.
First gun I ever shot was a Marlin bolt-action 22. Great fun, cheap, and very reliable and reasonably accurate. Plus, the 17-round tubular magazine is awesome.
I think the Taurus g3c should get a little better review for the simple reason that you can get Taurus G3 17 round magazines with a grip extender (if you want it) and carry your 12 round in the gun and have an extra 17 rounds, if you carry chambered that gives you 30 rounds on hand with a single reload. Also the Taurus g3c comes with THREE magazines in the box. That is a great value for such a low cost firearm. Mine has 800 rounds down range without a failure, many of which were steel cased.
I have the older G2C and it also takes the G3 17 round magazines perfectly. I of course got the grip extender for it as well. In addition I souped mine up with a Lakeline extended threaded barrel, a Lakeline micro-comp, a Galloway Precision optics base, and a ADE green dot optic. All in all it's pretty damn slick and best of all I didn't need to change recoil springs even with the extra weight on the slide and the comp on it. It still functions with perfect reliability.
@@wigon that’s good to know, I have wondered if the mags were interchangeable with the G2c. I have upgraded my G3 with a lakeline threaded barrel and mini compensator, great products. I want to upgrade to a dot site in the future.
@@revsellers The dot sight....honestly I'm thinking of getting rid of and switching back to iron sights as you really have to train like crazy to get a fast sight picture. It's not like a rifle, where the red (or green) dot is just there due to your cheek weld being fairly consistent. With a pistol, there is no cheek weld so your draw and presentation must be the same every time to get a consistent sight picture with a dot sight. Otherwise you're constantly chasing the dot for a second or two which is not good in an extreme emergency. That being said, a dot sight is definitely way more accurate once you get that sight picture. So for longer shots, there is no question that the dot sights are superior to iron sights on pistols. But for most of us it's the 3 to 7 yard distances that are critical. So yeah while the red/green dot sights look super cool, if I were you, I wouldn't be in a rush to get one unless you are willing to practice drawing and dry firing every day with that sight. There's also battery life issues especially on the cheaper ones. So yeah...just things to think about. But overall...yeah the G3C is a fantastic gun and yeah man, those Lakeline barrels are sweeeeet!
I bought a new G3c and took it straight to the range. 100 rds - bo issues. May clean it at 500. :) And yes, it came with 3 12 rd mags. tarus is now selling extended magazines for the G2c and G3c with sleeve so it looks nice -15rd and 17 rd. I am considering selling my Glock26 and buying another Taurus! :)
thats quite impressive
It wasn't long ago you could get a PSA AR upper with lower parts kit for around $279. Granted, you needed a stripped lower to make it a gun but Anderson lowers came in around $39 so it didn't go much over $300 to build one.
Yeah. Those were the days. Also, Bear Creek Arsenal makes sub$300 uppers
PSA prices have come back down a bit in the past few weeks, but it looks to around $360 for that same kit without the lower
I still can't believe I saw local places trying to sell those Anderson's for 150$. And I hate to say it, but I think they succeeded.
@@zendell37 the ones with the punisher logo or spartan logo typically sell for around $100 these days. At least at my shop, but the plain ones are still under $50. If people are willing to pay more I don't begrudge retailers for selling them for more if its the only way to be sure they're able to have something available to sell. Otherwise they get wiped out by a couple of people buying them all and others get nothing.
@@AOMartialArts how are the bear creek uppers? I'm looking for either a 300blk or a 458 socom
2 years ago I bought a Diamondback DB9 brand-new for $189. Great tiny little 9mm for concealed carry. I recommend it.
Got mine for $300 w/5 mags and accessories and he threw in a 50rd box of ammo
Thanks for such a no-nonsense review! I personally have the Hi Point 995, put 1,000+ rounds through it with no malfunctions at all (using standard Federal brass), and very accurate. Ideal for the entire family to use as a home defense weapon (no recoil issues), and lots of fun to shoot!
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That 9mm carbine concept is actually pretty good for power. I just got my KelTec 2000 and the higher ballistics associated with that 16" barrel are very noticeable and nothing to sneeze at. This is especially at out to 100 yards and with heavier bullets.
The muzzle velocity of most 9mm carbines is close to .357 Magnum with good powerful 9mm ammo (none of that Blazer crap).
@@chuckbeers any recommendations sir?
My first handgun was a Hi-point c9 9mm, I have had zero problems with it. Hi-point guns get a bad rap but for $190 I have been very pleased. Great starter gun
Love my G3C, it's been a great little EDC and has gone through nearly 1000 rounds (mostly steel) without a problem.
It definitely has it's niche. I have alot of higher end pistols and I usually carry the G3C at work because I'm a contractor and my work gun tends to get all scuffed up. I don't have to worry about the G3C because it's so damn cheap where if I'm carrying a CZ or Sig, I find myself being more careful where my right hip is going. I did throw a set of TruGlo night sights on it and that made a world a difference
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 I agree 100%. Need to put the night sights on mine as well.
@@clickclack8081 if you plan on doing it yourself at home go ahead and order a set of non-marring punches from Amazon and be prepared to beat the s*** out of those factory sites to get them out of the slide. Lol
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 Ya, I've heard about them being stubborn. Thanks for the info.
Love my g3c
I love your choice of Shield 1.0 for #1. I am new to concealed carry and this is my carry gun! Considering I recently graduated college, having a $300 gun that is so highly reviewed is a real deal.
Unobtainium now for under $450 :(
An upvote for the Savage Axis - I have it in .308 and have put half a ton of meat on the table with it. Zero complaints after years of use.
Yes, my old 30-06 Savage 110 from 1990, has shot hundreds of rounds, it still can drill a dime at 100 yards, and has taken a lot of Wisconsin deer. Was $199 with a Bushnell 4x scope at Dunhams sporting goods back in the day !
I shot bolt action .22s as a Boy Scout. Perfect starting rifle for a beginner.
Dammit now I need to buy a bigger safe. Curse you Honest Outlaw *shakes fist*
Yup (Getting weaker..reaching for my wallet.....)
I need a rifle safe, my guns are in lockable cases.
It’s easier to just keep ammo in the safe after a certain point
The S&W SD 9 VE is a good budget pistol. I have one and got it for under $300. I think it is comfortable for me and I haven't had any problems with it. It holds 15 + 1 and has a rail for light or laser. I think it should have been on the list.
Thanks for including the Taurus. They have really increased reliability!
Just popping in to say thank you for your content. Best reviewer on CZcams!
Fellow Iowa boy
My dad started me out on a single shot .243. Loved that little thing and I still hunt with it every year
I absolutely love my Taurus G3 I got good sized hands so I went with the full size G3 and I am about 500 rounds in and I love it it's my everyday carry now over my glock
Agree with your assessment of the Hi Point carbines. I have a 3895: same thing, but in 380 Auto. It's accurate, easy to shoot, and I get about 200 fps higher velocity out of the longer barrel. I use it in speed steel matches.
not to mention that it's basically one of the only carbines chambered specifically for .380
@@thatguybrody4819 It uses the same stock as the larger calibers- I think you can get get it in 9 mm, .40 SW, and .45 ACP. At this size, it doesn't need the spring-loaded recoil pad.
@@ericstromberg9608 i know.it also comes in 10mm
I have 2 mossberg maverick 88s. My go to dove hunting gun. I’ve fired multiple 1000’s of rounds through my first one and abused the hell out of it ( mud, rain, snow, dropped, run over… you name it, it’s been done to it ) and it just keeps on firing perfectly every time !!!
In canada atm 1000 ends 9mm FMJ 480 dollars. 1440 rounds surplus 7.62x39 420 dollars.
5.56 500 rounds 340$ :'(
1000 rounds of 9mm in 2019 cost was around or under $200 same with 5.56 and 7.62x39
This video has popped up numerous times in my feed, and I've finally watched it. I own a Taurus G2 and it's my carry gun. I've trained with it, but like every one else (except you, most of the YT world that shoots, and John Lovell), I don't shoot enough. I've never had a failure with it. Ever.
I've shied away from Hi-Point guns for the simple reason that I don't like their ergonomics; but when they work, they work. The 995 set up is damn near perfect for a 10mm carbine, and using that caliber for a PPC would be, in my opinion, ideal regardless of the weapon; in a pistol, it's too much, really, but with a carbine it can be controllable and will NYPD: nock yo' punkass down (thank you, Will Smith and whoever wrote that in to the script for MIB).
The 10/22 is ubiquitous. I've owned one for 35 years. Great gun. I own a Savage, though not the model you show here. I will attest to the quality of the trigger system.
My first gun was an H&R single shot 16ga. Pull the trigger back, aim, drop the hammer. It goes boom. It always goes boom.
I don't own, nor have I ever owned, a M&P Shield, though I know plenty that do. Those who own them rave about them. I can only assume S&W has a sure-fire hit on their hands.
Thank you for what you do, sir. This is an invaluable asset to the shooting world. Keep up the good work, and bless your wonderful wife for her camera-wielding expertise. This channel would likely be a little less if she were not there. Keep up the good work.
I'm all Taurus! G2C are great affordable first time CCW. Next upgrade you need is #4 in this video, the G3.
@@LangstonKinderhook I have a mix in my arsenal. Sadly, the industry standard for mags seems to revolve around Glocks, as you can't get a mag to fit from one pistol to another unless it's a Glock or "Glock compatible", or has a modification for that. At least AK and AR mags are the same.....and different manufacturers conform to it......like Glock. Oy.
Taurus has been making good solid pistols for a long long time. The one exception to that has been the 709, and I know because I owned one. It's reliable, but the grip was horrendous and the grips on the slide were sub par at best. I was able to overcome that with a Pachmyer wrap around the grip, but it moved around a lot. The trigger has been less than ideal on most of the compact and subcompact designs, but the 709 was abominable. The G2 solved a lot of the issues (except the trigger, which was alleviated some but not totally smoothed out) so I hang on to it. I'm sure it will serve its purpose should it be called upon to do so.
NYPD, lol...great line 😂
I own 995ts! It's a great gun! Never has jammed, goes bang everytime and it's made in America!! Love it!
I have two of the 20 rd mags that Highpoint recommends. Though very long and somewhat awkward, I have never had a malfunction with one of those.
Some parents watch movies with their kids, but in my house we watch Honest Outlaw on the Roku.
I'll tell you a good .22lr gun to have for around the house, fun shooter, small game hunting, and because of its speed and accuracy is the S&W M&P Sport 15-22. I don't care what people say about .22 because I have other guns, they're super fun. Because of no recoil I can unload a whole mag insanely fast. It just makes you smile. Super easy to learn and shoot. My wife enjoys it and if someone broke into the house, I'm grabbing my 12 gauge and she's grabbing it. So it's a good wife defense at least. She's confident in it and that to me matters a lot.
It’s a beast! Fire like crazy, accurate, doesn’t jam and easy to clean. I ve had mine 4 years and it’s a blast to shoot. Kids and wife love it! Great training weapon too!!
.22 mag..LR..or short..they are nothing to mock...at the very least it will give the baddie a ride to the ER.and most often a ride to the ground box..just saying!
The only two guns I can think of, for under $300 right now, would have to be the Stoeger STR9 or the SAR9. Although, for an additional $80 the Full size Apx Beretta or Centurion will have my heart all day.
The $15 Competition Firing Pin Spring Assembly from Beretta's website makes the trigger on the APX much better too. Such a cheap upgrade
I have a full size APX, which I switch out in my carry rotation with my Glock. Gotta say, it definitely worth buying.
I completely agree and thought the same on the Stoeger & the SAR9, love them both. Also, the APX - C can be had right now for 219 (after 100 rebate), you will never go wrong with a Beretta.
@@matthewbaulier1229 I seen that last night & im definitely going to pick one up!
I have both the STR9 & the SAR9, happy with both those guns, what a value. I have been eyeing the compacy APX.
TX22. It’s basically every midsized striker fired pistol but runs on .22lr. That makes it an amazing piece to introduce safe handling, learn the motions of things like drawing, reholstering, sight picture and alignment, and trigger control. It’s loud enough and makes enough of a muzzle flash to get used to it but not enough so the flinch I see in so many inexperienced shooters becomes deeply ingrained.
If someone shoots thousands of rounds through the tx22 and carries a similar sized pistol, with adrenaline pumping, they’d have the first five shots down range before they even remembered to incorporate their bad habits. I see it all the time. If someone is pushing because of anticipation or flinching, we shoot the tx22 for a while then they grab the .45 or micro 9 again and as long as I can get them to forget it’s a different gun for a second they are usually dead on target.
Ideally they transition to their carry gun and practice/training with that...but at first, and especially now during ammogeden I can use a tx22 as a training aid in ways that make it literally pay for itself.
I won’t longwind it anymore, but the MantisX has a similar function. Over the course of two years buying the MantisX and a .22 trainer pistol will make a better shooter faster and cheaper than the straight path through “where’s the ammo-ville “ That might not make sense for someone who shot a lot as a kid or started as a teenager, but if you’re forty five and just bought a gun last year...that’s your road to marksmanship that’s drilled into your subconscious on a fundamental level.
I've got one of the original Hi Point Carbines, the one with the stock that makes it look like a space gun. The sights are very intuitive and very accurate. I was shocked at how easy it was to pick up the target and hit it. That is one of the big benefits of the Hi Point in my opinion. It's almost impossible to miss if you even do a slightly shabby job of shooting. It's really that good.
I was going to buy one of the S&W M&P Shield a few years ago, and had it on layaway. Unfortunately when it was time to pay it off, I was a bit short on funds, so I exchanged the price I had paid towards it and bought an SCCY 9mm. It was a lesser substitute, and I still wanted the Shield. The SCCY didn't really fit my hand very well, so ultimately I gave it to my brother. If I can find one, I'll buy the Shield.
We call it the " monkey gun " from planet of the apes..
And yes I know the real monkey gun is a modified M1carbine
@@hawkeyepierce2017 Back in the late 1980's, the local Woolworths department store started carrying old military rifles in their sporting good section, and they had an old M1 Carbine on one rack. They had $135.00 on the tag....Yea, I didn't buy it.
They also had a whole rack full of M1 Garands for $300.00 each....Yea, I didn't buy one of those either.
Never going to see one of those for that price again. Not even a really bad one.
"Get 2 birds stoned at once" I caught the trailer park Boys reference. Well played sir
I have to say, I’m not a big High Point fan. But many years ago I bought one of these because I had several friends who owned one. I absolutely recommend this to anybody for the price. I have seen 9 mm, 40 caliber, and 45 caliber. But I prefer my 9 mm. I have shot it up to 70 yards. Coyotes hate me.
I love your reviews, truly honest and practical. I would have also included a Bersa 380 model just because they are fun to shoot, reliable and accurate--and I really liked your review of it from back in the day. Enjoy the summer, brother, and thanks again!
I'm thinking about getting one.
Taurus PT 111 G2 has surprised me time and again with its accuracy and dependability. My wife took the first one and I got another one for me. PT 809 Compact is a damn good one also if you prefer a hammer fired.
Sig Sauer P226 20 round magazine fits the g2 perfectly
I carry a high point C9,and I am very happy with it. My next gun will be the high point 995 carbide, I can't wait. I enjoyed your video, I learned a lot, thanks
Mav 88 is without doubt the single best budget firearm EVER. It may not be flashy but the first one we acquire brand new has had at least 1500 rounds through it without a single failure and with proper maintenance I doubt it will ever fail.
The axis rifles are also right there with quality for the price and have never seen a failure.
My boy Ricky popped in there for a minute with the good ole “get two birds stoned at once”
I know it sounds crazy but I have never had a failure with a Taurus.
Same. My only current Taurus a PT-22, was a gift I got used. Only failures dud primers.(ammo, its a .22 lr. bulk ammo bingo)
I'm at about 500 rounds with my G3C and well over a 1000 w/my PT-140 Millennial in S&W .40 cal not one jam, miss fire or failure. Also the ergonomics are great for me, golf ball groups at 8 yrds. After about 100 rounds, but that's just my personal experience.
The G series always has fabulous reviews
I've never had a failure with a Taurus either, but the only one I currently own is an old Taurus revolver that belonged to my grandfather. I've previously owned a PT-92 and a PT111 G2.
My best friend had a failure with his PT111 G2 which locked up his slide such that you couldn't rack it, get it off, or extract the round. Ended up sending it back to Taurus who took 4+ months to send a new one back to him.
After that experience, I've always said if a Taurus won't be your only gun then go for it, I've liked the ones I've owned. But if it will be your only gun, I'd shy away in case you have to send it back in and be without a gun for a good long time.
I have a Taurus G2C and so does my wife. I have over 5,000 rounds of assorted ammo including steel case with no issues at all. My wife has about 2,000 rounds through hers with no issues. I edc mine and truly trust my life to it going bang everytime
Bought a G2C from a neighbor with a trigger upgrade, its even Tiffany blue! $200 and came with 2 standard mags and 3 extended mags! External safety and let me be honest when I tell you it has never jammed and has eaten everything I’ve put into it, i clean it and it’s my backup in the safe!
I always get tired of hearing the trash talk about hi-point. I own 6 and love everything about them. Biggest thing to me is USA built and lifetime warranty. If anything with the things goin on in the world we should be buying US made only.
I prefer my guns made in austria!
I would like you to meet my love affair, FNH
I have three Hi-Points, they work and function great. I have a .45 Carbine. A .45 handgun and the 9mm handgun all Hi-Points. To the people out there that snub there noses at them. I say you must have never fired one before. They shoot and hit what I aim for, very accurate firearm the Hi-Points are.
@@legends311651yeah and if your handgun runs outta bulllets you can throw tbe heavy s.o.b. at your target. Ive never shot a hi point carbine but the hi point pustols i shot were heavy and bulky.better used as a paper weight!!
@@joshrobinson6785 You should try the Carbines, they are fun to shoot
Having owned both Taurus and Hi-Point pistols, I kept the Hi-Point and sold the Taurus.
The Taurus looked and felt very nice; whereas the Hi-Point looks and feels like hot garbage. However, the Hi-Point works and the Taurus, at twice the price, was a jam factory.
You have to think about why they're cheap. Taurus is cheap because they cut corners on quality control. You might get an amazing bargain or a lemon that spends more time back in Brazil being fixed than at the range. Whereas HiPoint is cheap because the design is inherently cheap to manufacture.
Taurus G3 is a gold mine compared to the Hi-point. Never had a single jam or malfunction in my G3, you probably got a lemon but from what I've seen it's a rare occurrence they produce a lemon.
The Taurus shoots kinda rough it always made me feel like it was about to jam but never really did
@@fedicamptv ive got 2 right now, the G3 and the 856. Neither feels gritty or unsafe. Maybe give it a more through cleaning, get rid of the current oil and coat it with fresh oil.
Mine hate steel ammo and when I say that I mean it'll jam like every 100 rounds failure to eject i mean
LOVE MY HIGH POINT 45 CARBINE , BOUGHT IT JUST TO PLAY WITH BUT FOUND OUT ITS VERY ACCURATE, LOW RECOIL , COMMFY TO SHOOT 😎🇺🇸
Love my G3C. Got it for $270 in mid pandemic and it came with 3x 12 round mags. It shoots any ammo but is more accurate with heavier grain.
Great list. I would add the Taurus G3 though it's a bit more expensive it does have 15 and 17 round capacity and phenomenal trigger for under 350.00.
Love you and your wife's reviews keep up the excellent work...
The g3 you have only had 15 rounds due to the magazine that came with it. My G2C has 15 round magazines too. They come with 12
A gun that takes 2 mor round's doesn't make or break the 🔫 just get a new magazine that has more. You can't go less but can go more if you want it. Most people want 17 round or more ⁉️ only if you live in the hood like me. If I had a house in middle town I would need but 12 rounds only. G2C SS I hate blueing 🔫 it will never trust.
Paid 270 for my G3, came with a 15 and 17 rnd mag. Can use them with my 3c also. Love the G series!
I like them all. I’d like the m&p the most. Hope to find one soon.
The hi point carbine would be great for killing varmint that mess with your livestock when you live in areas with thick brush. Most of the raccoons and coyotes I’ve killed were shot under 50 yards.
I own a lot of guns including the hi point 995, but I always turn to my first 10/22 for varmint everytime I have to keep preds away from my chickens. Its quiet and my neighbors don't have to hear that 9mm blast at midnight - 6 am
@@tdott1147 small stuff like coons and possum the 10/22 is great but coyotes are a bit tougher and I don’t want it to run off and bleed out in the woods. My closest neighbors are like a 1/2 mile away through real thick brush so 9mm isn’t too bad. Plus they’re pretty understanding people even if they do hear anything. That being said I still don’t want to shoot off a .223 in the middle of the night.
@@monauralsnail0669 oh yeah I totally agree was just adding to the utility of the 10/22 and I dont mind getting a little blood on the barrel, but it'd definitely be mean to land a shot on a coyote with a .22 and have em suffer. Another very useful firearm for life in the country is the savage 93R17 especially at medium to longer ranges. A lot of stopping power with those ballistic tip .17 hmr's and it was pretty affordable.
@@tdott1147 I have both a 10/22 and a 995TS with a 19” barrel and the longer barrel helps make it a bit quieter than the 16.5” barrel.
I have the Original of that Carbine from 1999. Still Works and Never jammed. Hi Point is Good Stuff!
the highpoint looks like fun, and looks like a good home protection gun
idk why people hate it, it looks ugly but it will fire whenever the fuck you want it too
the hipoint 9mm carbine is fun. I haven't added to my personal collection, but,it was a friends first "ar" style and over the years I've shot it more than him.
@@JohnMiller-zn9pf i wouldn't mind having one of those, but bigger clips would be nice
@@robertfarris9357 honestly, that is my only complaint.
I have to admit that I was a very vocal critic of the High Point, actually pretty much of a snob. That was until I got my hands on one via a friend of mine while at a range who insisted I shoot his and stop bitching about them. End result - so much fun I went out and bought one myself! Just as reliable as anything else I have too!
If I could find any of these for sale I’d get one but in East Tennessee it’s still OMG BUY EVERYTHING season!
I paid $150 for the original Hi Point carbine in 2001 or 2002. I think thebgun store threw in the 9mm pistol for $50.
I bought one back then too. I could consistently hit clay pigeons laying nearly flat at 100 yards. It didn’t function flawlessly, but hey, I was around 18-19 years old and 9mm was $10 for a 100 rds at Walmart. I miss those days. I’d buy 10-12 100rd boxes at a time, which was twice a month. hahaha.
The first gun I ever shot was my father's Remington 30:06. I was 10. DAMN. That hurt.
But it was cowboy country and I had to stand up to it. Then he handed me a single shot Stevens .22 and told me that was my gun from now on because I didn't cry.
I've never been more relieved in my life!
I was able to pick up a 30-30 win lever action for right at 300 bucks from a local pawn shop I feel like it was a great deal...the ammo on the other hand not so much.
Those are some very solid recommendations, so let me start by saying thank you for putting this video together, as well as your others.
I am really close to your choices.
1. I have the Hi-Point 9545. It's almost a complete clone of the 9mm you showed. It came with the front pistol grip that can be folded away or removed. I purchased the suppressor and tactical light a few months ago. I also ordered the additional 8 round clips that attach to the butt, and a single point swivel sling. What's amazing is that I ordered everything online directly from. Hi-Point and they had it all to me in about 6 or 7 days.
- Rifle was $285.
- Suppressor was $25.
- Two add on clips were only $8! FOR TWO!
- TAC Light, with Bright, Low and strobe with the finger tip switches so you can either click it on to stay on, our use the top pressure point that only lights up when you apply pressure.
- Lastly I added the HighGlow red dot.
So, with the addon's, it cost about $383.
Great CCA for room to room clearing, with a very solid punch.
- Next, I bought my daughter and wife Taurus 380 which I got on clearance for only $99! I've run a thousand rounds through it, and (knock on wood) not one stove pipe yet. Plus it's a great noise maker, as it seems to be louder than my 9mm. It also came with a nice suede bag to carry their extra magazine.
- And to round it out with my daily carry, a RIA 1911 with two 16 round clips, so 17 with one in the chamber. The only draw back is it's a bit heavy when carrying both clips. But it comes with a top and bottom rail. It cost $316, but it's never stove piped after running approximately 2600 rounds through it.
If $10 is going to hurt you, then you probably don't need your 7th gun.
lol I was thinking if you are buying $300 guns the $10 might hurt you
You a Fudd?
@@bigmacfullerton7870 facts.
So people only spend $300 on a gun when it’s their 7th gun? Don’t be an ass
Some of my favorite guns were $300 guns, however most of them are used and surplus but those are options many people overlook.
I started with the G2C and absolutely LOVE IT! never had a issue with it . Even when I got a little money in my pocket I upgraded to the G3C and still extremely reliable gun and pretty straight shooter
I just bought a Ruger Security 9 last month. I love this pistol. Glad it made the honorable mentions, but with 2 x 15 round clips included with the price just north of $300, she definitely makes my top 5.
I really hate to be the person to tell you this but... Its "magazine" not "clip".
@@Razor-gx2dq lol
@@Razor-gx2dq 🤓
Great t-shirt. We love Stipe here in Cleveland.
Yea we do! Greetings from cleveland Honest
At first I thought you were an R.E.M. fan...
Stipe. The greatest.
I was going to say the same thing!!!! Good video too though.