I'll check them out. After having to send my last Surefire back to Cali to get fixed I'm having second thoughts on name brands. I'll holler back here when I get my hands on one.

I'll have to disagree. It's barrier blind yet the chances of over penetration of tissue is minimal. It won't ever clog up and become a FMJ like we see so many projectiles do. Thanks for watching and commenting. I've added another CD vs 5.7 video on the link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3zbon-Dl5qAhc0si=NTEhOp7ZDpsudQlP

@573reviews Have you seen how poorly they perform in gel and other mediums?

@Red-b1r8i we get about 10.5" in gel. That's about how the SS198LF 5.7 does also. They both leave a heckuva permanent wound also. Im not worried about 18+ inches of penetration unless I'm packing in the woods. I wouldn't recommend them for protection from dangerous animals unless they have 2 legs. But for personal protection I have no worries. People should always carry what they have confidence in and we've shot them enough to trust them for that. But I wouldn't blame someone for choosing the HST or other loads.

Cantaloupe is the least trustworthy of all melons. Also very pessimistic "can't"aloupe. 😂

When it was working, I really liked it. When it stopped working I wasn't at all satisfied with ATN's customer service. In the end it was a better target than optic. If I get the chance to try out an HD I definitely will. Thanks for being part of the channel.

I can do that. I will get a video put together asap and add a link here so you don't have to search for it. Thanks for being here.

My videos aren't important at all. You getting better is important. I sure hope you're on the mend now. Keep me updated.

That would be one heckuva video except I'd be running away. 😂

Hey are you up for a breakfast sandwich tomorrow? I've been craving one all week.

I would love a breakfast sandwich, can you deliver lol. I like the T2 it is a much clearer image. With the monocular you could be mistaken for a small bigfoot.. Nice video...

There is a little hole in the wall place that makes the best breakfast sandwich ever. It's next to the gun shop so that's a bonus. 😂

I agree with nearly all that. For a "prepper" or "preparedness" minded folks it's perfect. For the "warfighter" it's just not as relevant because of advances in warfare weaponry. The lack of ability to mount an optic solidly is a hamper for older eyes like mine. I prefer to keep the 10rd non detachable mag. It's just more reliable than any of the aftermarket offerings. The yugo makes a perfect suppressor host because of the gas system. It can be shutoff and operated like a bolt action. I like the Chinese versions better than the Yugos but nowadays they're all so expensive that it doesn't make sense to get one over other rifles. I wish I had bought a 100 of them when they were $69. I agree the 7.63x39 is a better deer cartridge than the 556 but in a pinch either will do the trick. In a shtf situation a small group of like mi ded people could keep a small community safe armed with several any variation of the sks. It would be a better choice if they hadn't become collectable and over priced but that's the way it goes. Thanks for being here and take care of that Norinco.

We got the advertised 2040fps velocity from a 4" Glock 19 on the CD. The 27gr SS198's have been my favorite OTC 5.7 ammo. The Vanguard is awesome but no LGS has them. I used the 3" GX4 to slow the CD 9mm down a hair so the velocities would be closer and the SS197SR so the weights would be too. I was going to use the Gold Dot 5.7 but they were really disappointing. The Hornady Critical Defense wasn't out yet but is a good 40gr option for 5.7. The 27gr out of a 10.5" barrel is in a different category all together. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.

@573reviews absolutely. Are you aware that the 5.7 starts dropping in velocity with too long a barrel, 16". It's cause as you bottleneck it you get a higher ratio of surface area to barrel volume with the bottlenecks. Basically means friction increases making it more like a pipe 🧨. But hey you get better sectional density with the 5.7 and the diameter to bullet length ratio is just right. I was getting closer to 2150 on the 5" liberty 9 which seems to liquify the meat test better. It's closer to the 5.7 velocity. Ever since the cops started calling the 5.7 a cop killer they started nerfing the 5.7. Anyways happy shooting brother. Love the channel. Maybe I'll put my meat test videos back up later.

@tedgerahedron if you put the test up leave a link here please. I like the 5.7 and 9mm both and would much rather watch a meat test video or other media than gel. Gel is handy to compare what bullets do in gel but it's a far cry from real meat and bone. The "cop killer" moto always boggles me. Any 556 will weave through kevlar so the nonsense over 5.7 seems ridiculous. I wish more manufacturers would start mimicking the SS198 rather than the VMAX because you're right, the lighter faster loads (in my opinion) give the 5.7 the speed it needs to be more disruptive in tissue. Thanks for being here and don't forget to tag me if you post those videos.

I've been wanting to try the NVG30 but have not gotten the chance. Good to hear the Nightfox Swift pro is doing well. Glad to see some companies with offerings that most folks can afford and that work. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching.

SS197SR isn't "target" ammo. It uses a 40gr VMAX projectile which is a ballistic tip hollow point. Fiocchi, AAC, and several other companies now load it for defensive ammo using the same projectile. Thanks for watching.

@ is arguably the weakest of the available ammo.

@ahumblepoet it's literally the same energy and velocity as any of the 40gr defensive loads. The only issue with the 5.7 is that most of its biggest fans haven't shot it and believe it defeats level 3 plates and engine blocks. 😂

@jeffhuntley2921 $399. The link is in the description. $20 off if you use 573reviews in the discount code. I'm working on a full review of it but I keep getting sidetracked watching deer and coons eating at my corn pile.

That's pretty darn close to being the case. 😂

I've got and had many monoculars and never realized how nice having a big screen would be. Just using your phone has perks too especially for taking video and pics. Plus driving down a back road trying to look through a monocular is a fabulous way to end up in a ditch. 😂

I'm not sure. It doesn't say anything about it in the manual so I'm guessing a 1?

@ ok because they got mod 2 out now as well but how’s it been so far?

@GlockFanboy45 it functions great as long as you keep it fed with high brass ammo. Slugs and buckshot run 100%. The recoil isn't bad at all and better than a lot of 12ga defense shotguns. I have had to tighten the barrel shroud and msg tube shroud a couple times. They hold the aluminum forearm on but that really didn't bother me too much. I would like to shoot some 7.5 light loads through it but it won't eject them. If you're going to just shoot slugs and buckshot, it's fine. It looks cool too.

@@573reviews ok thanks for the response that’s good to hear that it’ll function with the higher load rounds vs birdshot if it was the other way around that wouldn’t be good! I just ordered mine an all black one can’t wait to get it in hand Thanks 💪🏼

@GlockFanboy45 awesome. Holler back with an update when you get a chance to try it out. It's a good shooter with defensive shotgun loads.

Thank you sharing the info. I've not got the experience you do but in my limited testing I agree 100%

Neither of these will scratch an actual plate. Both will defeat level 3A but that's it. Level 3 wouldn't know it was hit by these. Thanks for watching.

The M4 clone and the M2 clone were awesome. I'd recommend either of them but I couldn't recommend this one. Thanks for being here and watching the video.

I wish I had done a video on this old 1911 before because it was a dumpster fire. Although it did function even if not very well it's a jem now.

​@@573reviewsfriend of mine has a Desert Eagle 1911 that someone messed up. It will double fire then leaves the hammer down as if the slide never came back but it actually did. Been trying to get him get a kit.

@johnwesley9000 sounds like someone did some "custom" work to it. That would be a dandy 1911 with their big kit. Includes everything to make it work and like new. Man I like 1911's. 😂

1911s are my favorite. I have a Kimber 9mm Srainless and a SR 1911 very freaking accurate. ​@@573reviews

@johnwesley9000 I had a SR1911. Ruger definitely got that right on the money. It was a 45acp. I had one Kimber but I can't remember what it was. I'll have to go back through my videos to find it. Very nice pistols. Everyone is too wrapped up in polymer guns these days. They're good but my dog can't eat my 1911 or revolvers. Lol

I've seen them do 10.5" to 12" but whatever they hit isn't getting sewn up. I wouldn't carry them for bear protection but protection from the 2 legged variety they're hard to beat. Plus they make my carry piece light.

You are publicly wrong on both accounts. SS197SR (blue tip) is a ballistic tip hollow point. Also, the Liberty Civil Defense is rated at 2040fps and does every bit of it. Sorry if I sound like an ass but Google is free and both of these facts can be looked up in 30 seconds. I do appreciate you watching.

@@573reviews I apologize and stand corrected. Thanks!

@TheK7evin it's all good. I was just razzing you a bit. I appreciate you watching and I like to see folks passionate about anything 2A related. Stay safe out there.

As a doorknob! 💯

That's probably the best choice. Scavenging those are much more likely than anything else.

The seal around that door was janky in a couple spots. We never use it so I just hadn't noticed it. I wasn't expecting to have to do home repair when I started that video. How are you doing? Mending up quickly I hope.

You are on a role today. 😆

@573reviews I'm something 😂

I'm glad they're taking care of you. I've not had to deal with customer service but it's good to hear theirs is good. Not so great that you're having issues with it cracking though. Hopefully they get you fixed up. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching.

😂 side effects are being cool and nobody asking "is that a gun in your pocket or are you happy to see me". Take care Captain.

I've tested a lot of 5.7 ammo and have found the FMJ is successful about 80% of the time on level 3A but not level 3A plus. The SS198LF (green tip) has been successful about 98% of the time and is probably the most readily available for purchase. The civil defense is good but not on level 3A plus. The popularity of soft armor is going to bring back the habit of 2 and 1 drill. Thanks for watching and stay safe.

The CZ is great but I think you made the right decision if for nothing but the magazine availability and price. Plus the 19 has as much if not more aftermarket support than anything else. Thanks for being here and commenting.

@thievingpanda these have been accurate but they will shed energy at extended ranges. At close range (pistol range) they're pretty devastating. Thanks for being part of the channel.

The civil defense 9mm is only 50gr and travels at 5.7 velocities. It's not ideal for every scenario but will do the trick for self defense. Thanks for watching.

The original XD sub compact is one of my favorites. I had one and never had an issue but of course thought I needed to upgrade and let the LGS talk me out of it and extra cash. I always thought it was also possibly the ugliest little pistol ever. 😆 Good times for sure.

This one is. I'm surprised at how many people comment before checking. Google is free and Liberty Civil Defense 9mm has been out long enough that most gun people know about it.

@@573reviews Have u ever been shot? Trust me when I tell you 9mil ain't it

@deshawnbrown344 yeah, I have been. Not with the Liberty Civil Defense going 2,040fps but a 124gr HP 9mm. But I'm having a hard time figuring out what being shot has to do with how fast civil defense is?

I prefer the wadcutters (semi wadcutters) in it. They always perform. No worrying about if my bullet is expanding because it's making a hole and breaking whatever bones it encounters. Makes a great hiking companion loaded up like that also. Underwood is top shelf in my book.

If you are talking of the rated 1000fps Wadcutter loads, I find them hard on both shooter and gun. If I am remembering correctly, they are NOT recommended in Bulldogs. (??) I do like them in my Model 69 2.75" Smith, but over penetration is almost always there at this velocity. Being responsible for every bullet leaving my gun makes me say no thanks for EDC self defense. Make them 800fps-850fps and now we would be closer to a VERY good round for SD EDC. Avoid needing to shoot, but shoot straight slowly, in a rapid manner when required!

@noneyabidness888 I like to load mine in 850fps range. I've used unique and universal with good albeit a little dirty results. You're offering up some good advice. Thank you.

@@573reviews Thank you too sir. Your knowledge and advice is always well received ...

I hope you don't need them but they'll perform if you do. Stay safe and thanks for being here.

@573reviews I hope not myself but you can't put a price on your family protection

@blackpunisher92 I agree.

In ballistic gel it performs almost identical to 5.7. About 10" of penetration. It also defeats level 3A at close range. It's decently barrier blind but too expensive when compared to other great rounds like the HST. Also, I don't know who you been talking to but id wish she'd stop mentioning me. 😂

The 5.7 is a fine choice if someone wants a full size handgun that shoots small projectiles really fast. In a PDW with a 10.5" barrel, id take the 5.7. In a conceal carry weapon, I'll take 9mm. The 5.7 was designed for barrels of longer length than small handguns so it's effectiveness is hampered as the barrel length is shortened. The only real advantage the 5.7 has over the 9mm or any other pistol round is that it offers ammo that readily defeats soft armor. In ballistic gel it's performance is dismal. The fr-lbs of energy it delivers at the muzzle is less than a 9mm offers at 100yds so raw power isn't it's forte either. It is good at poking holes through kevlar and requires speed to do damage. I like the 5.7 for a PDW but for a handgun the 9mm gets my vote. That's just my opinion and others will disagree. Thanks for asking some really good questions and being part of the channel.

You just thought of the #1 reason to get one in the future. A heckuva lot easier to carry than a full blown shotgun and easier to smoke a drone with than a pistol. You sir are a thinker.

The 5.7 is kinda weird in the way it only gets about 20" of penetration in ballistic gel yet penetrates twice as much in our box of magazines bullet trap as other handgun rounds. I like it but I'm still learning the ins and puts of what it does in comparison to other cartridges. In a PDW with a 10.5" barrel it's a hoot though.

I'm not sure what the different purposes are. I would trust either for self defense. Theses are as close in weight and velocity as I could get. I had to use the 3" GX4 to slow the CD 9mm down a bit. As far as performing the same, the green tip (SS198LF) would get closer results on melons as the CD but the weight is only 27gr. Both are awesome in my book. Thanks for watching.

Closer to 2100fps or more out of a 5" barrel and about 2050fps from a 4" Glock 19. Their 10mm is 2600fps from a 5" barrel. It only weighs 50grs and is loaded to +p pressures.

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I tried the PSA Rock mags and Ruger mags with no luck. I haven't had any trouble finding mags online for the Tisas though and they're decently priced.