Best Beginner Handgun for Defense and Carry?

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Original score: Madison Stegall
Super Artwork: Daniel Greenfield

[@chefchris5133]

I have the compact 9mm version, love this gun. It's a great choice. Don't forget you can hold the hammer down while holstering

[@ChadHargis]

I keep a PX4 as a bedside gun for all of these reasons. I converted mine to decocker only and have instructed my wife that all she has to do is point at the bad guy and pull the trigger. No safety to fool with, no need to rack a round, but that double action pull is there to protect against ND. I have the Langdon trigger in it, so the DA pull is nice and smooth.

[@pauldiaco3817]

Cool. I just bought one. Not my first one, not even my first Beretta. .. but one that definitely makes me smile!

[@OptimusJedi]

It wasn’t my first gun but I really love my Smith and Wesson Shield EZ. Probably my favorite gun right now and super beginner friendly.

[@fpav4049]

I think your pick is more reasonable than the Px4.

[@majorsynthqed7374]

I also picked one up for a second carry gun. Reasonably priced, easy to handle, plenty powerful enough.

[@mikem2132]

Great gun🇺🇸

[@playswellwithnone]

Got a 9mm EZ for my wife... I am extremely impressed

[@randlecarr3257]

Love both my PX4’s. Full size .40 with light in my nightstand safe (FU J Inslee) and my LTT compact in 9. So easy to take apart to clean, simple to replace/upgrade parts. Great beginner carry gun! (Although I was stunned he didn’t say a revolver in .30+P...)

[@berettaxd7566]

Handguns have to be in a safe in WA?

[@randlecarr3257]

@@berettaxd7566 yes.

[@interestinglyornot6875]

I own both the .40 and the 9 versions (full size). Super accurate, super reliable, and extremely soft-shooting. .40 in a PX4 feels like 9mm in most other guns. Wish they'd make a 10mm, though.

[@adonian]

10mm would be nice.

[@Gumby56]

The px4 in 40 is my EDC and as a retired LEO I can carry anything I want, I chose this gun.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In 2009 I owned a NIB C version PX4 9mm, 9x19mm. I liked it but the -s were lack of holsters, gear, accessories for Beretta PX4 models. I'd advise a new Glock 19 gen 5 or a 17. 9mm. Entry level(not formal trained in firearms or new). I have 2 .40S&W pistols. The caliber is fine but a 9mm +P is what I'd advise. By the way I pack Winchester 155gr Silvertip .40 in my Glock 22, M&P.

[@yem69420]

My dad has an 8040 Cougar in .40. Awesome gun, basically a metal frame Px4.

[@FatShadow56]

Best out of the box 9mm Ive ever owned. I loved this gun so much, I gave it to my best friend for his first pistol.

[@jesspookboma1238]

Best overall for beginners is either a S&W 500 with buffalo bore+p rounds OR a desert eagle chambered in .44....its a toss up

[@olddog605]

Desert Eagle in nickel plated finish

[@bionict-rex4326]

This is correct. The science is settled. TYM must be a science denier.

[@betrousaltaweel]

Yeah if a beginner is a bit nervous about a S&W 500 they can always go with a .460

[@Quality_Guru]

I had the opportunity to shoot a PX4 Compact and Full size pistol . They are very accurate pistols and I loved shooting them. It did take me a bit to figure out the POA vs POI on the pistols. The pistols belong to someone at the range and I inquired about them. Interesting enough, I let the owner shoot my CZ P10C and he shredded the bullseye. We both laughed when I told him that we should switch pistols. They are both outstanding pistols and would be an excellent firearm for new or well experienced firearm owners.

[@adonian]

PX4 is a good choice, love the double/single action and decocker. Edit: as for the werewolf defense ammo, DUDE, I'm gonna get me one, that's soooo cool, $150 for a real live silver bullet is a true conversation piece.

[@recycledmessiah]

Bought one of these as my first modern carry gun for all these reasons. I love mine. I will say though that carrying it every day in humid weather caused every single pin and spring to in it to rust. Being my first carry gun, I figured the oxide finish on the small parts would protect them better. Now I'm sure to wipe it down early and often. At one point the spring for the mag release rusted so badly I couldn't get the mag release to budge with my thumb.

[@RBMD2A]

The rotating barrel definitely helps with the snappiness of a .40 S&W.

[@DocRock83]

I own the PX4 Storm Compact Carry and I like it for EDC.

[@stevesleyo9497]

I have the beretta cougar in .40 and love it!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Excellent choice! I have the full size 9mm and I love it!

[@fozzywxman]

Love this gun. I have the full size PX4 9mm, but wish I got the compact. Overall great shooter.

[@wesleyhines4081]

Px$ storm Compact 9mm was my very first gun. :) converted it to an LTT version not too long ago.

[@pulpheroaudio8709]

I think I agree with you on the Beretta PX4 Storm Compact for all the reasons you mentioned. I think the Walther PPS M2 is a good choice too. It wasn’t my first carry gun, but it was the first that I became truly comfortable with. Some might think it’s a little outdated now, but I love it.

[@archimagirus_sancti]

Dude, I was JUST thinking about recommending this to my friend for his first carry handgun. Spot on

[@5jjt]

Don't overlook the H&K P30SK. It's a DA/SA in basic format with a decocker on the back of the gun. The decocker is not a safety, which is great. There are several versions of the trigger. The LEM trigger is popular.

[@kangjames6227]

I LOVE da/sa handguns. 4 inch is my fave because it's big enough to carry and small enough to conceal. And my fav cal.s are .40 and .357mag

[@troyspurling1910]

I have the full size Storm and the compact which is my EDC. Both are from LTT. I think the Storm is absolutely sweet and definitely underated. Good call Yankee to point people in that direction

[@mikem2132]

Ruger Wrangler is a great choice for someone who wants to learn the fundamentals or for anyone really. It’s $184 at Buds right now and an awesome value for the price, in my opinion.

[@karldisney6133]

All your points are valid and I love the gun. One down side about this gun is the resale value. For whatever reason, these firearms lose more of their value than any other major manufacturer model.

[@michaelfay794]

Well thought out Yankee. I myself would suggest a S&W M&P 9mm compact. Not a shield, but a compact.

[@berettaxd7566]

Problem with stock PX4: smooth grips and sharp safety.

[@thelawonguns5217]

I wouldn't say those are problems. Just things that could be better. The gun shoots beautifully as is out the box. Improvements can be made with any gun.

[@berettaxd7566]

@@thelawonguns5217 Yea I replaced mine with 92 style safety and of course talon grips and the G conversion.

[@thelawonguns5217]

@@berettaxd7566 Nice. I didn't know you could put the 92 safety in a PX4.

[@berettaxd7566]

@@thelawonguns5217 It's the PX4 92 style safety levers set. Not sure if you can use actual 92 parts.

[@calebmurphy2425]

I picked up the subcompact PX4 in January for my first gun. I've purchased and shot several others since and it's probably the last one I would consider parting with. Love it and still use it more than anything else.

[@CampDavid54]

Excellent recommendation Thanks

[@RockawayCCW]

The safety on the Beretta PX4 looks like the wings on Mercury's helmet.

[@Mr3213215]

I use your videos for learning English. Thanks a lot. Have a nice day.

[@Sheridantank]

Hammer fire, revolver or a DA/SA pistol. The hammer makes people feel more comfortable safety wise, and the function is easy. As always, hand size, strength, weight, etc are all factors.

[@mpc3003]

Heck yeah! That was my first carry gun and I agree 💯

[@3dog100]

Yankee Marshal, Lasercast bullets are made with a silver alloy! I think they’d be good enough. Remember silver works on any unholy creature, vampires, mummies, wendiegos. Not saying these creatures exist, but we carry a gun just in case, shouldn’t you carry silver bullets just in case?

[@opbbeg2621]

I know it's not the sdve series from Smith&Wesson. Think it should be tho.

[@randysalas3453]

I love my 1st gun, an SDVE 9mm...

[@popsmccartney435]

Great video, I carry a full size PX4.

[@walterwjr947]

Have you thought about doing some stand up comedy for fund raisers. You are funny as heck and your delivery is spot on. I'm cracking up on some of your stuff and I know you are dead serious. Just a thought... You are so right about the striker fired guns, they scare this old man. I have a thing about being able to see the hammer. The decocker is a very good idea too. Clocked and locked is a very bad idea, I will not do it.

[@joeltowle2737]

My brother gave me Silver Bullets a long time ago .357! He said it was more for The Lone Ranger, but me being a Vampire I have to watch out for the Werewolves! Great video

[@BirdDogey1]

I have the storm sc in 9 with the decocker.. I carried a 92 for over a decade. The storm has the same feel just lighter. Good shooter

[@stephen562]

Just picked up the compact carry in 9mm a month ago. Badass gun. Full grip on the compact as well.

[@B86432]

love my px4

[@dylano7242]

Safety 1st when carry , then reliability and accuracy= DA/SA action guns. And then sell or throw the glockenspiel in the garbage crusher.

[@vpiRY]

Px4 storm is such a sexy gun. Real guns have curves!

[@shezy4]

Luckygunner also recommends the PX4.

[@markreyna3771]

Buying my first handgun tomorrow, Taurus 605 poly

[@joshuakern1274]

If the compact had the rotating barrel mechanic then I might agree but my personal recommendation/choice is the p30sk. It only comes in 9mm but for most beginners that is what we would all recommend anyway. It also has a better grip than the beretta.

[@kde71450]

Wish I bought that as my first gun rather than the Ruger SR40C.

[@shorelineapprentice6563]

Thank you for your service

[@wbwills2]

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[@lorenmesedahl7582]

I thought you would have said the beretta 92 compact langdon tactical

[@peterreily1490]

Dammit I didn’t get past 1 second before I said “self this wack loser finally did a proper show with the px4”. I LOVE mine in 45 acp (it’s the caliber I grew up on, it’s what I’m very comfortable with) although it ain’t that great if you get it any kind of dirty. The rotating barrel is great, but it’s not the kind of good time girl you go mudding with. She’s the type of refined woman you bring to the Christmas parties in your friends mansions.

[@eddyhunter75]

Full-size PX4 in 9mm was my first gun when I turned 21. Great choice for me, a bit large for concealing, but that's why the Compact exists I guess (I just couldn't have it in Kalifornia).

[@jjohnson6252]

Evaporator looks real nice, and expensive. I was thinking about getting a Ruger Wrangler 22LR single action as my own first gun. Maybe I'm a 6 year old on the inside!

[@FraterAlex]

I agree that the PX4 is a great first carry gun. It wont be outgrown later on.

[@chrismc410]

Call me old school but it still holds up: a good 3", 3½"or 4" .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolver with an exposed hammer. Some wardrobe choices and a good holster can conceal it, and one has decent to very good power provide the right load. Speedloader, Speed Strip, Moon Clip use can be taught and trained. Fast, loose round reloading can also be taught and trained Don't need much hand strength to load or use. If you can't pull the trigger right off, Single-Action can be used and can be taught to use quickly.

[@JustDefense]

World famous new gun owner/carrier, the Range Monkey, from Active Self Protection, went with the PX4 Storm Compact.

[@wbwills2]

Below.. "Have a stroke at any second" dam voice text & spell(in)Correct!

[@Ohio_Motonaut]

I wish the HK LEM trigger was marketed better. IMO, it's the perfect trigger for those worried about accidental discharges. I love it in my P30L and SK.

[@istartedajoke1704]

Glock 26 gen 3 federal fst premium 124g hallow points.....or a taurus 85 ul...or a smith&wesson or a R.I.A rock island rock series (not the gi..but the gi would do) 45.acp......any of those 4 pistols would do in a pinch

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I own and carry a gen 5 Glock 26 9mm with a few Magpul mags. I use Hornady Critical Duty 124gr +P or Ready Defense 124gr +P. Great compact 9mm. I also use a M&P 2.0 4.25 barrel with a .40 or KKM 9mm barrel. The M&P is robust, easy to carry. I have a stainless .357sig KKM too. The heavy blast, noise, recoil turns me away 💥. My new compact PDP is a great ccw gun, home defense too.

[@raffesc3213]

now we need GARLIC BULLET for vampires!

[@beverlyhillspi6794]

The grip is very large and cannot be used by women and men with small to medium hands. In fact, Gun stores call it the “most returned gun in America”.

[@gsb5w291]

Love that shirt!

[@kjackson6803]

I agree! That shirt is hilarious!!! I assume I’m late to the party, because I searched the internet for several days after seeing this edition of Gun Talk to no avail. @YankeeMarshal: Where can I get a shirt like that?

[@jamesdelap4085]

The 40 caliber Storm PX4 doesn't come with the rotatining barrel-just when you want it.

[@berettaxd7566]

Full size and compact do.

[@jjohnson6252]

I love that t-shirt!

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Speaking for one of the small handed minority of men, I like the Baretta but can't reach the double action trigger very well. The only double stack I have been able to reach is my CZ 75 Compact clone (Canik Tristar C-100) that has a manual safety for 3 hammer positions. I can reach it fine on half cock, and still have a decent amount of trigger travel for first shot. Just have to learn how to drop the hammer safely. I am no beginner, so it did not bother me. But I would not advise a beginner to do it without a lot of practice. I usually advise a revolver for beginners.

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[@ryanfletcher317]

good choice!!

[@tedebear108]

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[@john-paulsilke893]

If this video was five years ago I’m thinking he would have chosen the Sig 250. Longer slide and smaller stocks, grip unit. Kinda like a G45, but hammer fired.

[@john-paulsilke893]

BTW I like this choice. Good for anyone and best for many.

[@Richaag]

If they’re comfortable with semiautomatics, the list is choices is endless. For folks with limited experience, I tend to sway them towards revolvers. If nothing else, just for he simplicity of operation.

[@johanrunfeldt7174]

Talks about werewolfs like a gun-control activist talks about "gun violence".

[@brianwinters5434]

I love my Beretta storm carbine in 45 acp.

[@LibertyFromLead]

Good show Yank! 👍🇺🇸🐍💪

[@alane6975]

to bee or not to bee a newbee with a semi will wish i listened to alan

[@abaas2011]

Do forget about the vamps and do you make bullets elimleted vampire ?

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Everything but the rotating barrel are attributes to many diff options. I'd say a p30sk has all the same other than getting it in a 45.

[@jamesfrymier8205]

PROUD !! As you should be ! The general population should sing you praise.... YOU & YOU ALONE .... Have lessened the fear of WEREWOLF ATTACKS !! TIS A GREAT THING YOUVE DONE.... MY GROWLS TO YOU !!!

[@marco529]

The Tokarev is the obvious answer.

[@ryanfletcher317]

cheers!! for the Silver Bullets!

[@Master_Wooo]

I actually tried to count how many times you said werewolf with a straight face

[@borasta9888]

What about the smith and wesson SD9.

[@randysalas3453]

Why not a revolver? you don`t have to worry about it failing to feed, Double feed, ejection problems. Just keep pulling the trigger..38special or 38+p loads are easy for anyone to handle and will do the job!! also easier clean..

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I agree ✔. I'm 50. My first personal hand gun, 1993 was a stainless DA only spurless .357magnum SP101. I chose that over a Ruger DA only P93 9mm.

[@johnnymccann5607]

randy . I agree on a step up in revolvers than 38 special. in my knowledge and experience in weapons,ammunition, reloading, testing weapons. my first recommendation is any well made compact 357 magnum. 2 inch barrel, fixed sights. user friendly, plenty of powder, easy to master. by chance if it snapped on a shell keep going around. here’s the truth a standerd 357 mag out of 2 inch barrel will be up to 2 1/2 times more powerful than 38 special out of same gun . even a 9 mm with a 4 inch barrel the 357 mag is at least 150-200 more pounds of energy or more with 2 inch barrel than 9 mm with 4 inch barrel. that’s the best out of a stubby revolver. recoil sensitive faimly? target shoot 38 special. occasionally 357 . but keep loaded with 357 mag for self defense. tonight I saw a police officer with his camera on shoot a knife yealding man 3 times with his semi automatic and caliber unknown. it looked like upper chest. he was severely wounded but talking, hollering and trying to set up . if it had been 357 with 566 pounds energy with 2 inch barrel the results would be totally different out come . he would probably have bled out before the EMT arrived. . the numbers speaks for them selfs. a recent FBI report on 1 shots clearly put the 357 mag and 45 acp at above 82 percent rate of 1 shot stops. all outher self defense calibers no where near that . it’s been a long commitment but I believe worth reading. Nana and papa the hunter from the foothills of the blue ridge mountains in elkin NC wishing you well and hope we can talk again.

[@randysalas3453]

@@johnnymccann5607 Thanks for your response My gun next to my bed and couch are 357mag.revolvers, I also have a few 9mm guns. but for beginners, especially smaller or older women 357 is a bit too much for some of them to handle, otherwise, I agree with everything you said. Take care and be safe

[@johnnymccann5607]

@@randysalas3453 I fervently for most people who for what ever reason can’t talk the recoil is 44 special and 38 special, my wife and daughter are afraid of semi automatics, so my wife shoots one of my smith and Wesson model 10 38 special. my daughter shoots my Rossi model 720 in 44 special. I reload 180 gr xtp hp 1000 from a 3 inch barrel. expansion tests I did is awesome. I and 19 year old grand son shoots the outhers . I don’t push them to shoot the magnums , their comfortable with what they got. nana and papa wishing you well

[@johnnymccann5607]

randy I normally keep 45 super or 44 magnum in night stand when I’m in bed . my dogs let me know if anything goes bump in the night. then if loud dogs don’t bother them from breaking in it doesn’t bother me to shoot them . Nana and papa wishing you well

[@KossoffFan]

S&W Model 10

[@jeromebuchanan4346]

Well remember the compact is not in .45 acp . But the full size px4 comes in .45acp.

[@bjgaspar]

After a couple Glocks, S&W, and Shitfield Armory, I ended up with a PX4 compact in .40. Never looking back. My only complaint is the lack of a 357 sig barrel

[@demongeminix]

Pssshhh! If Yankee gets taken out, it's gonna be by a pack of rabid possums.

[@Crunchifyable2]

Or a bear. Yankee said it was a stupid idea to arm bears.

[@voxfan7403]

Česká zbrojovka P-07.

[@alane6975]

give yankee credit first pull double action

[@zer0tzer0]

The compact doesn't come in .45, only the full.

[@steveisgood2go]

Beginning handgun? What is a beginning handgun? A .380? A 9mm? They all need the same care and appreciation. Not too big, heavy and not too small :)

[@kingcapricorn7210]

Da/sa with safety and decocker? Have to disagree for beginners, still a great gun with nothing wrong with it whatsoever

[@fpav4049]

A Px4 is a big ass wide gun. Printing and IWB carry is going to be problem in and of itself. IMO

[@montycasper4300]

Better choice would be the H&K P30 range of handguns, come in every model from long barrel to subcompact configuration. Also hammer fired, better ambidextrous features, more ergonomic, better build quality and multiple carry configurations from DA/SA, which can be challenging to master, to LEM, which is as close to a striker trigger as you can get on a hammer fired.

[@Sam1628]

Terrible trigger

[@montycasper4300]

@@Sam1628 The LEM? Not a PPQ, but not intended to be, especially for a carry gun.

[@Sam1628]

Way too much take up and had a longer reset that it should be

[@montycasper4300]

@@Sam1628 IC, coming from a revolver world its perfect, from a 1911 or striker viewpoint definitely. However it's task and purpose, primarily for those like myself who have inherent safety considerations with striker carry. However your point is valid.

[@Iceaxehikes]

The shirt! Lol.

[@brianpartlow5530]

It's not so much the gun. Whatever you get, seek training and practice, practice, practice! Beretta is nice but I prefer the M9. That's what I learned on in the Army. Soldiers come in all shapes and sizes and the M9 fit till they switched to the sig.

[@brianpartlow5530]

I have nickle jacketed rounds that look like silver bullets. I miss zombie max ammo. They had zombie survival tips on the box! When are they coming out with vampire slayer ammo? Holy water dipped hollow points. 😆 🤣 😂

[@saintnificent5532]

XDe 9

[@DanielMartinez-lz3ot]

Ruger P-85 mk2, it's 32 oz so recoil control is very good, it has no rail so it forces people to to strengthen their main hand because they have to hold a flashlight in their off hand, there is no cut out so they have to use fixed sights and learn to aim at 25 yards the old fashioned way, and it has no polymer so they won't be pussies. The Ruger P-85 mk2 really is a good first handgun, I still own the one I bought in 1987 and it still works flawlessly, it's not as refined as my CZ-75B but it is a great gun... and it's not poly.

[@paulscountry456]

Lone Eagle 30-06

[@packerfan11968]

What’s the ammo company he’s talking about. I am interested in getting a silver bullet.