Best Home Defense Guns Under $300

[@christophermichaels6569]

All I know is maverick 88 will be on this list.

[@DesertRat.45]

It has never been off the list. Thats why its still on the market.

[@rayparker9163]

I had one and sold it. One of my many mistakes in life

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@rayparker9163 It's cheap tho so you can always correct that mistake down the line!

[@russellridge8623]

Only bad thing about Maverick 88 is crap safety. Needs to be larger like an 870.

[@327Federal]

💯

[@thetrapboy]

Maverick 88 is the GOAT of the sub $300 guns of all types.

[@stephen-ng]

Big 5 might have them in sale sometimes. Get them on sale!

[@akoterify]

Outlaw, I watch everything you put out immediately and I respect your input but nowhere is the p10 series available for sub 300. That’s a 400$ firearm at its cheapest

[@tthompson4768]

Facts!

[@tthompson4768]

​@@stephen-ngyeah, anytime I catch them on sale for sub 210 I buy them and give away

[@Gearparadummies]

​@@akoterify you can get it on gun deals for $375 rn, so not much off the mark.

[@caesarselfreliance.4081]

I got my Maverick 88 for $150 on sale at Academy. 12 years later it still runs perfect. It won’t quit.

[@CarlPapa88]

The 7+1 20" is about $215-$250 right now.

[@mtnman8783]

Got mine for $120 at a pawn shop. Best shotgun I've ever owned

[@TimmyJimmy-nz4xl]

I have a 20inch one that I got new for about 200$ then I bought a used 18.5 one that is alot older for $100 and the bluing on the old one is way better than the newer ones. The old is still in better shape than the new one

[@MJHiteshew]

“I have many friends who are cops, and many friends who are criminals.” Your class reunions must be a blast! 😂😂

[@ralphsanz1565]

😂😂😂😂

[@andrewallason4530]

My dad’s class - 3 guys convicted for murder, 2 guys and 2 gals were murder victims (only one was murdered by one of the guys in the class), two guys joined the state police, of of which later joined the RCMP and three guys became ministers of religion. Of a class with 26 people, my dad is one of two of the guys who didn’t become ‘saints or sinners’.

[@772rockmeister]

They say cops and pharmacists have the best parties!!!!

[@Q.Q.]

What makes you think they're not one and the same?...

[@moappleseider1699]

@@andrewallason4530 In Canada? Did they murder geese lol

[@dalehendricks-v8v]

Your advice at the end about having a dog some of the best advice

[@jayslomine4280]

Dogs cost more than $300

[@natlovell122]

My 2 Boston Terriers combine for 36 lbs of fierce muscle and snorting

[@1982rrose]

My dog is 93lbs and was free. Install of fence & vet, food, that's another matter

[@grahamlyndaker5042]

If you live in the country get a Great Pyrenees they weigh up to 160 pounds have a huge bark. But will not attack unless the barking and intimidation do not work. They were originally bred as livestock guardians so if you have kids they will see them as the animals they are supposed to protect. Had one growing up and it was the best dog ever. Super smart as well.

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Yup...a barking dog gives precious seconds of warning, and can make all the difference...even small dogs can get the job done, heck, small dogs love to bark more than big dogs (my opinion)...

[@johnnyh3653]

Imagine the last words you hear from Chris after breaking into his house are "Get out of my house NUTSACK!"

[@Juan0824]

@@johnnyh3653 😂

[@jakejudson8578]

I watched a Jerry Miculek video and someone commented that a guy would be breaking into Jerry's house and the last thing the bad guy would hear would be beeeeeep!

[@Juan0824]

@@jakejudson8578 😂

[@brianpappas8260]

Followed by GET SOME!

[@andrewhewitt275]

I came here to say that 😂

[@ScorpioSin777]

CZ products are severely underrated!

[@josemoreno-ee9cq]

I dont know why

[@michaelsweaney3890]

Word! Bring on the Rami 2.0 🤠

[@thefrogking481]

By who? Only a dipshit doesn't know of the quality with CZ. CZ overall is a much better firearm than anything made by SIG.

[@andrewallason4530]

I absolutely LOVE my CZ. Great gear!

[@TheSteveDoring]

I love my shadow 2. Feels like cheating when I use it. It just wants to hit bulls eyes

[@scottedwards402]

A "Clintism" from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch. A handgun punches holes in flesh, a rifle punches holes thru flesh and a shotgun at a reasonable distance removes flesh. Clint does have a way of clarifying things.

[@CoreyFPiazza]

Best thing about that Mav 88. It's a beater, it's a workhorse, you're not worried about it getting scratched up or dinged, it isn't meant to be pretty, it's going to deliver what it promises and if you have to use it in a self defense situation and the cops have to confiscate it, you're not out a large sum. Just find any local gun store and grab another one. I named mine "Punchy".

[@DennisThompson-rv7re]

I’ve had a maverick 88 in black for 5 plus years wouldn’t trade it for the world just a reliable gun

[@Ricky043]

I literally just got one today

[@Trader_span]

I bought a 20 gauge 870 ultra light when I was 13 in 1982. It is my absolute favorite. Work of art, and still my home defense

[@acem82]

The Maverick 88 also comes in 20 gauge, and a shorter length of pull, if you're smaller.

[@SpookyEng1]

I have a 500 predator pistol grip in 20 gauge. Wife can shoot it one handed.

[@77Infidel]

My brother and I have the same Moss 500, in 12 guage. Very similar to the Mav88. He has younger kids and a shorter wife, and the 14" lop was too much for them. Hogue makes a 12 " lop stock, and I bought it for them as a gift. It works perfectly for them now. Wish they made a 13" model. Reason being, normal sized shooters with the 12" need to be careful of the reciever coming back and catching you off guard. Ask me how I know.

[@acem82]

@@77Infidel 2 words. Hack Saw. (Or send it to a gunsmith.)

[@Cole91h]

Or by a youth model

[@jdminn4]

​@Cole91h 2nd that. Also good if you need to wear winter coats. I use a youth 20 for a brush gun for deer: light, maneuverable and easier to bring up for a snap shot without catching on the coat.

[@TheOutside84]

It's wild that the CZP10 series is on everyone's budget gun lists now. I paid $550 for mine in 2021 and felt fine with that price. They're excellent pistols.

[@andyholstein237]

Same. I bought a P10C and an HK P30L when they launched, and both are far cheaper now.

[@rob6850]

That $299 on PSA a while back was a heck of a bargain!

[@DrProgNerd]

Same. No regrets. Spent a lot of good range-time with my son on that pistol. Those memories are forever.

[@aidanking7080]

Last one I saw in a store a couple weeks ago was 499

[@Bravobart]

Lol I got a cz p10c yesterday for 450, not to mention I have the P01 💀and that definitely wasn’t a budget gun💀

[@mikefarley5358]

Honest Outlaw is doing Americans a real service. Safety is the most important thing to my family, and I have 3 direct firearm pics from Outlaw to keep my family safe. Thank you, Outlaw, for all you do for us!

[@RogueSquad-red3]

Out of curiosity, what are they?

[@Defraggler89]

A pic of a firearm isn't "much more better" than an actual firearm...

[@Stainlessslayer]

@mikefarley5358 Facts. Thanks to this channel, I started with the Canik TP9SFX and the maverick 88. I was torn between the Canik and the Walther PDP. Canik was a better bang for the buck IMO.

[@mikefarley5358]

@@RogueSquad-red3 Mav 88/Shield Plus/Shadow

[@RogueSquad-red3]

@@mikefarley5358 I gotta admit the Maverick 88 is tempting as I don’t have a defensive shotgun.

[@BabaBlueJay]

Outlaw is a true man of the people. I appreciate that you do videos like this and stay grounded even with as many subscribers as you have.

[@raypaget815]

I bought my Maverick 88 a few months ago for $230. It included an 18.5 inch barrel for self defense and a 26-inch barrel for hunting.

[@john7m7usa]

Excellent prepping combo!

[@loneranger6016]

Can I ask where you got that combo barrel deal from??

[@Kurgan0822]

I bought a CZ p10c last month, and I absolutely love it.

[@meatsweats4103]

I’ll add to the list- Canik TP9SF- amazing pistol for the price. Great capacity (20 round mag capability) Law enforcement trade ins- buy from a reputable online shop. Aim surplus always has Gen 3 or newer Glocks. Smith and Wessons can be had as well. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy either.

[@markfrank5937]

I like my Caniks. ✌️

[@Selloutsatirist]

1:39 The sky was gorgeous in that shot

[@263production9]

Because of you I went from wanting to protect myself after a terrible experience to realizing that I have great options that won’t break the bank and are highly reliable. I appreciate the hell out of you

[@263production9]

I carry a Stoeger str 9C and it’s just slightly over 300 right now

[@Huey_Ruger]

Because the maverick is so popular, the price has been going up. Believe me, I bought 3 of them in the past.

[@BrooklynNick718]

Inflation doesn't help

[@Huey_Ruger]

@@BrooklynNick718 for sure.

[@rexman971]

​@Huey_Ruger Bet you'd sell me one for $800. Seriously!? Let the lower class get some guns. Not everyone in lower class gets things on black market.

[@Huey_Ruger]

@rexman971 what are you even talking about, bud?

[@ToddKing]

@@Huey_Ruger He's saying that people with the means should not buy inexpensive firearms that way they won't drive up the price for those with fewer finances. But he knows nothing about @Huey_Ruger finances. He posted 2 words. He might not have 2 nickels to his name. And the whole premise is BS. Would he have us apply that philosophy to everything? Cars, food, furnaces, houses? In a capitalist society that's just nutty.

[@Sig_P229]

I have seen the PX4 Storm on sale for 299 when there is a manufacturer rebate. A Beretta for under 300 is a true bargain

[@Jle0915]

I traded a Glock 44 22lr for a px4 storm 40

[@keithrange4457]

I'd love to get my hands on 1 and see how the rotating lockup barrel feels to shoot. To do that I'll probably just have to outright buy 1. They're so unknown and ranges never have 1 to rent

[@MrDmthomp32]

The PX4 storm is an interesting pistol. The recoil mitigation is slightly noticeable. For me it was the girth of the pistol that turned me off. That being said for $300, you could get the trigger in a bag upgrade from LTT and have a very solid pistol for a reasonable price!

[@StevenL00]

I think I've seen the APX A1 around that, but pretty sure the rebate ended last month

[@tallonmetroids271]

Hell, even in WA, I was able to get a Px4 .40 Inox for less than $500. Still one of my faves to shoot. Don't use Winchester white boxes or Buffalo Bore with it though. It'll shit all over you.

[@lordsagat2503]

During the summer of love is when I got into firearms. Your knowledge and videos helped me tremendously. I have two guns on this list, the CZ P10 c, and the Mav 88. I literally jumped up and told my wife “we have two guns on the Honest Outlaw’s list today!” 😂 thank you for everything you do brother! And as always America first!

[@Northwoods_Outdoors]

I bought my Maverick used at my local gun store for $200. I don’t use a shotgun for anything other than grouse hunting but it’s taken plenty of birds the last 4 seasons. Best $200 I ever spent

[@chubbycatfish4573]

I got a great deal when I bought my Maverick at a pawn shop a couple years ago. Someone panic bought it new in 2020 and sold it back. I got it for $150 and it didn't look like it had ever been fired.

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

There was a lot of panic buying, people bought anything that had a trigger...why they would sell the Maverick is a mystery, but your win...

[@ETHRON1]

One caveat...on the shotgun you should cover... For smaller, less strong people (kids, ladies and elderly-maybe) is the 20 ga option. Not as much recoil and still makes a good sized hole in things, also the mossberg can be had in "Youth models" which is helpful to some...

[@johnathanstorm6939]

Something else about shotguns is there are other gauges available for those that are recoil sensitive like some older folks. Great video man

[@trant2b]

Yes. It's why my current shotgun is a 20 gauge Remington instead of a 12 gauge.

[@billmoyer3254]

There's lighter defense rounds for 12 gauge

[@deftink0236]

​@GeorgiaRidgerunner 410's only drawback is ammo price not so much effectiveness for home defense. Might have to special order the gun or shop around, same for 28 gauge, though self defense loads would be harder to find for that one.

[@JohnMoody-l2d]

Purchased maverick 88 couple months ago because it comes with a long barrel for my duck hunting and a short barrel for bear defense early deer season. Love the gun, would bet my life on it

[@Vladpryde]

I have the CZ P10F and I love it. Best $330 I've ever spent.

[@waffel7664]

1. Maverick 88 20" barrel 8 rnd tube 2. Maverick 88 18" barrel 5 rnd tube 3. Maverick 88 20" barrel 5 rnd tube 4. Maverick 88 Cruiser 18" barrel 5 rnd tube 5. Maverick 88 28" barrel 5 rnd tube

[@vinnyreichardt106]

#1 👍

[@mikewithers299]

I'm thinking you hate Mavericks. Just kidding. It's my door greeter 🤣

[@larrrs3]

Friend just picked up the Mossberg 88 Combo package for those times you need the longer barrel to protect yourself from deranged ducks and you're hungry. 18.5" barrel and 26" barrel combo on sale for $250 at the local farm store.

[@MP-tf7cc]

Didn't know they were available in a combo package. Good to know. Saw a RIA combo barrel shotgun package at a low price recently, but didn't know how good and reliable it is.

[@LS1007]

I have a Stevens 320 12G pump. It was well under $300. Pistol grip, fiber optic front sight and I mounted a light on it. Works for me.

[@Paradise_Arms]

Just bought one and did a video on it. Do you have the ghost ring sight?

[@LS1007]

@@Paradise_Arms Yes. I just watched your video and my stock and fore end is different and is not drilled on top. Mine is several years old so it looks like they made some changes.

[@johnholcomn8560]

88 is a great value. Downside is a cheesy crossbolt safety, pinned plastic pump and a finish not nearly as good as the older 500s. The 88 is "manufactured" in Eagle Pass, Texas, of Mexican-made parts driven over the Rio Grande. That's okay, I guess; just don't buy the "Made in USA" claim. I own the 88 with the 20" barrel and longer magazine. Good gun. My 1983 used 500 I bought for $199 is even better. No doubt the 88 is the best budget scatter pump.

[@joshm3484]

Good choices. Sometimes I feel like the 20ga needs more love though. At _indoor voices_ distance I'm confident it will solve most problems. But compared to 20ga, 12ga has infinitely more shell types, and is more useful outdoors.

[@tscoff]

My primary home defense gun is a 20 gauge.

[@snorelord]

I'm on the 20 gauge team as well.

[@kevinhelmer4432]

Today was a crappy day at work. I saw Honest Outlaw’s dog in the background. Day is instantly better. Now I’m at the end of the video and all the dogs are there! Thanks outlaw!

[@hooty465]

I bought a Stevens security 320/Savage for $180 about 7 years ago it came with 4 boxes of 00 buck and a packet of replacement fiber optic rods. It has never had any malfunctions in over 700 rounds. I think i would still choose the maverick 88 though, BECAUSE made in the USA.

[@Omarq222]

Brought a Maverick 88 today for $269. I got home put on KZbin this was the first video that popped up 😂🫡 thank you for the video/review

[@edwardx.winston5744]

After clearing immigration, passing the citizenship test, and swearing allegiance to the United States, every single new American citizen should be issued a Maverick 88 and ten boxes of 00-buck. “You aren’t a subject now. You’re a citizen. Welcome to the land of the free and the home of the brave!”

[@papapoonpoon]

This format with more information is great. Yes, it's widely available information, but it's new to someone, and this video is very useful and enjoyable. -great work!

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Yeah, there a brand new shooter every day, and the ABC's matter...safety, great advice, solid info, etc., our advice is always simplicity, complicated sucks under duress...

[@jwdickieson]

You can score the Maverick 88 security, which has the 18.5-in barrel, pretty regularly under $300 My go to home defense/room sweeper

[@THEBLESSED1KING]

Thank you for this video and info today as I write this 2 people try to get in my home while I was at work. ITS GO TIME I WILL LIVE

[@johnbanks142]

We have a Maverick 88 youth 20 GA. ( my wife is a short shit ) behind the bedroom door. Perfect size for sweeping a house. Plus... she has her nightstand pistol and I have mine.

[@Iamshields632]

Another pistol you can find under 300 that from all reviews that I've seen are reliable is the Tisas PX-9 Gen 3's. Both with and without optic cut slides. If you get the optic cut slide it's RMR pattern. Has 2 mags 18 and 20 rounders.

[@samuelfisher3733]

I love my PX-9 so much. It's a great, reliable gun that came with an amazing holster too. It's also super accurate at 25 yards

[@RidingandFlying]

I have a PX-9 tactical that I love so much it's become my competition gun. It punches above its weight class.

[@chaburchak]

The PX9 Carry is a nice compact pistol and well below $300 if you order online...

[@Iamshields632]

@@chaburchak I've found a few local gun shops to me that have em for under 300. So I can only imagine the deals to be found online

[@curtisparker9559]

If you live in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, where I live, I suggest shopping at Atwood’s if you want a reliable firearm that you can also show off at the range, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money either. They have payment plans that can be refunded if needed and you simply choose your firearm and pick it up once you pay it off. The cons are that you may have to wait a while before taking your firearm home, or wait until they get the newer models. The advantage however, is that we don’t have to settle for something we may not be happy with, and finding something under 300 does seem to be tough.

[@JD-bd5uu]

Maverick 88 for the win! 🤘🏼 A few days before a shotgun class my main gun had a problem & I ended up buying a Mav 88. I ran it literally out of the box, over 300 (various) rounds & not a single issue. I put a light on it & it’s been by my bed since.

[@mikemiller9300]

Youth model for smaller shooters. Helps with limiting the short strokes if it fits them. Great video.

[@DJTraceman]

I just want to mention you can get some decent police trade-in pistols and shotguns for around $300 as well

[@paladin556]

I love the police trade in .40 cal get a 9mm conversion barrel and a couple mags and you are set. But they are a little over $300 still great budget deals but after shipping and transfer they can be over this limit.

[@FPSadict1612038]

I got a Mossberg 590 Shockwave, put a SB Tactical pistol brace kit, Streamlite TL-racker, Defender Tactical mini-pro lifter kit and a ProMag Archangel sidecar. I feed it Federal Premium #4 buck, shoots 100% reliable and at 10 yards it patterns at 8-9 inches.

[@thefrogking481]

All you need now is a sharpened stick to team up with the Shockwave. Both are equally useless.

[@stonefree1911]

I did this as well. I really didn't care for the shockwave with the birdhead grip, but adding the brace? Oh boy, THAT is an effective weapon..

[@paladin556]

​@@thefrogking481 tell me you don't know how to shoot without telling me you don't know how to shoot.......the shockwave is the perfect camp gun. I let a newby shoot mine yesterday. He was scared at first but then realized after a couple shots that it was just fine. If you are a wuss then yeah its useless, but if you actually grip the gun, aim, and shoot, it works well. Its very easy and fairly quick to hit 5 out of 5 slugs on a steel gong at 50 yards and 2 or 3 out of 5 at 100 yards. Seems pretty useful to me. Of course I put in the time to be proficient with all of my weapons.

[@rickytaylor5076]

Bought my Maverick model 88 brand new in 2002 for $177 that was with tax @ Walmart. 28 inch vent rib barrel with a modified screw in choke. My first FFL transaction.

[@mikewithers299]

Same here. Love that shotty

[@anthonys8947]

I like the inclusion of Bubba and him asking for advice.

[@ryanh4347]

The magpul stock for the maverick 88 is great, you can adjust it for the short arm people. Also helps tuck it in a little more for moving around things.

[@DennisBlackstone]

I carry the ruger security9 on duty,have the compact for every day carry each one is around 300 bucks it's a very good gun and the full size mags are compatible with the compact version.

[@1312020m]

I got a Canik TP9 SA mod 2 for sub 300 out the door of my local gun shop and i love it. I opt for its larger brother the TP9SFx for a nightstand gun, but the SA mod2 would serve perfectly well too.

[@DrProgNerd]

Saw the blacked out thumbnail and knew I was looking at a CZ. I have both the P10C and P10F. Great guns. Love the triggers. For me - both are a bit big for EDC. I prefer my Shield Plus for that. My nightstand gun is the P10F with a light. The P10C is my 'somewhere else in the house' gun. 🙂

[@jten1116]

I used to carry Shield Plus. Great gun but I just prefer CZ's and I shoot P10C better. So I started carrying P10C. It has the same grip length as Shield does with its longer mags which to me was one point(I always carried Shield with the longer mag),as I get more rounds on P10C. it is a bit wider and barrel is longer, both are non issues for me even wearing t-shirts. I carry 3 o'clock IWB, P10C prints as much or as less as Shield. Also I got TLR1 on my P10C, instead of weaker TLR5 on Shield. Yes, all my carry guns have lights since I don't have NV built on my eyes. Both are excellent carry guns, I just prefer the P10C. I'm not really a big guy and hardly ever wear a jacket or anything heavier than a t-shirt, still I can easily conceal carry P10C. For pocket carry I would choose Plus but I hardly ever do that. S&W did a great job of getting Shield so thin, in my IWB carry that benefit is not that important to me though.

[@ElainesDomain]

Don't forget about the 20 gauge.

[@thefrogking481]

Shhhh, that's our secret.

[@juandavila5097]

Exactly! Youth model 20 gauge

[@EB7144-gt9ms]

I own a lot of firearms and I only bought 2 that were under $300 and they were both the original M&P Shield. My wife and I used to each have one for conceal carry. With the newer higher capacity double stack subcompacts they have become somewhat obsolete but they are both rock solid. Both have had thousands of rounds through them and neither has ever had a single malfunction. The OG Shields are great guns.

[@isaiahtafoya9972]

Y'all got to remember the Rock Island armory m206 snubby revolver one of the best revolvers for the price or even the Rock Island armory m200 full size 38 special revolver

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

I agree. I used to carry that to dispatch animals and fend off attackers. Was a trusty gun that was rough in the finish department so you didn’t feel bad getting it scratched and dinged up.

[@ggmanatee]

You can definitely build a PSA AR for sub 300 if you get them all on decent deals. PSA's quality control is far better than it used to be, so I'd be confident in that choice.

[@thefrogking481]

This is a joke right?

[@ShizawnSanders]

I definitely wouldn't trust a AR that only cost me $300 to build. What IS great about building a AR is you don't have to pay the lump sum all at once. If you are on a serious budget and just getting into firearms get a CZ P10 series or something like that for defense and slowly buy the AR parts. My Go To AR took me a year to build. I only bought the absolute best parts and always used holiday specials to get them. My recievers and furniture weren't anything special. Just Aero Precision M4e1 enhanced stuff with Magpul furniture but my internals were some of the best there is. Geissele reliability enhanced BCG, cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel, SSA-E-X trigger, Ultra Duty LPK, bomb proof pinned gas block ect. It's basically a Geissele Super Duty rifle. It just has different recievers. It's the guts of a AR that count. The barrel, trigger, BCG.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Great breakdown of budget-friendly options! It’s important to have reliable tools for home defense, especially for those who can't afford to spend a fortune.

[@shaemuscarr4492]

I spent $199 on a Stevens Model 320 for a Truck Gun a handful of years back. Gun Snobs look down their noses on me for it, but it has been completely reliable for years. And the Rotating Bolt setup makes running the Pump a LOT easier than any other shotgun i have ever used, the thing practically racks itself. AND the grip on the pump is longer than most so even the people i have let shoot it that have short arms can easily operate it properly.

[@Surviveandthrive777]

Every KZbinr talking about how 380 isn’t self defense cartridge but they all praise the bodyguard 2.0 for carry 😂😂

[@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn]

This is home defense. Size and weight don't matter so why get a good enough caliber instead of a better one? The reason he stops at 9 mm and doesn't recommend something with even more power is larger calibers start to have a problematic recoil. Also I would add that a .357 magnum fired indoors is pretty much guaranteed to blow your ear drums out which is also something to consider. In fact I stay away from shotguns for home defense for the same reason. I'd rather keep at least part of my hearing intact.

[@Surviveandthrive777]

@@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn amen. Understood and respect brother

[@Robmancan1987]

If I were going to carry a 380 for self defense it would only have defiant ammunition in it. Pete is making some wicked performing 380.

[@thefrogking481]

357 magnum, 9mm, 38 special and 380 are all the exact same diameter bullet. For over 150 years the 36 caliber pistol put dicks in the dirt...... 380 acp is enough for any defensive situation. Is it the best? Probably not, but no pistol is half as good as a rifle. ER doctors can't differentiate a 32 caliber pistol wound from a 45acp.

[@kren1101]

@@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn auditory exclusion is a thing, and can protect your hearing (to a degree I suppose). I'd argue in a defensive situation a .357 mag or 12 gauge you'd be fine, even if indoors. I was in a defensive shooting (5 rounds of .40) and barely even heard the shots

[@anthonykelly1368]

Thanks for doing this topic. 30 years ago I was broke and got a p95. It was all I could afford at the time. It just plain worked all the time.

[@Nate-R89]

I live in a trailer park, and I’m not using my shotgun for home defense because mobile home walls aren’t stopping anything. I have a Glock 19 loaded with hollow points, which is my go-to. I would like to use my 22lr rifle for better accuracy and no over penetration, but it’s a cheap rifle and I’m not trusting it with my life.

[@chaburchak]

I worry about over-penetration too, as well as being deafened by firing a gun inside. That's why I'm thinking about a Taurus TX22 Compact with a suppressor...

[@Nate-R89]

@@chaburchak makes sense if you live in a trailer park or apartment complex. Neighbors shouldn’t have to suffer because of the bad decision of a crappy person. Hell, I’m thinking about getting a Taurus GX4 for my conceal carry because my g19 hurts when I’m below 190 lbs lol

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

For the maverick 88 Get a youth stock or cut down 1.5” from the factory stock That stock is also hollow…. Add a limb saver over the end and you have some survival storage. Small kit fits in there real nice XS has a sight you can set behind the bead, big dot, light, shorter stock, Velcro card, you’re good to go

[@EasterEdwards]

You never fail to keep it interesting!

[@g54b95]

SILENCE, ASSBOT!!!

[@joelbabcock2952]

I agree about the 88. Another option is the Blu-Line 870 clone. I’m a shorter guy, and the reach on the 88 pump is a stretch for me. The 870 on the other hand, the pump is closer to the receiver, easier to reach. 100% reliable. I bought 2 for 160 - 180 bucks? Can’t remember. Great tool though.

[@MarylandPatriot45]

Also Canik is a good option as well.

[@jeremyintrentonfl3863]

I’ve got a 88 I bought in 2000. It’s the foundation of my home defense. Over my 930 or ar or 9mm pistols.

[@Kurtio_]

Maverick 88 is a great choice imo. Also, the GX4 carry it has the bigger grip the guns a work horse

[@billvill61]

I agree with all of that. My setup,: motion sensing lights and cameras with motion sensing lights and IR surrounding the house. Door and window open sensors and window vibration sensors. 9mm pistol with red dot and light at the bed side. .12 ga Benelli with buckshot loads in a Clamshell next to the dresser in my bedroom, and If all that fails, a Smith and Wesson FPC chambered in 9mm in the closet. Oh...and a 110lb dog that sleeps outside my door. I practice at least once a week. ...it's a stress reliever for me. I hope to never have to use this, but I think I'm ready if I do.

[@vipergtsr89]

I have a Ruger 9e for edc and home defense purchased for 250 n have fired all types of ammo from steel to brass even aluminum rounds n she kept fireing definitely recommend it

[@Backwood865]

1 year ago I bought a pitbull. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Absolutely agree with the maverick 88. On a handgun under 300$ I recommend a Taurus g2c. Mines got 1,000 rounds through not a single malfunction.

[@josephe.h6156]

Beretta APX on PSA for 229.00 then Beretta is offering a 50.00 rebate so for a grand total of 179.00 you can get a striker fired compact 9mm.

[@Dr.Sortospino]

Thank you for that ! Was not 229 anymore on PSA but good enough to buy :)

[@josephe.h6156]

@@Dr.Sortospino There are 3 color options for the Beretta and it's the wolf grey color that is 229.00 before the rebate as of 2am on 10/6/24

[@Dr.Sortospino]

@@josephe.h6156 damn I took the black one on the psa site 😢 too late. But It’s ok :)

[@voidofbeeswax]

I got a used Winchester SXP Defender that looked practically brand new for less than a Maverick 88. It has an 18.5 inch barrel. The pump is very easy to move. I am new to guns, and this is my first shotgun. I can consistently hit the mid section every time of a human shaped target at 50 yards with rifled slugs. I am sure many people that watch this channel can do that, too, but firing the shotgun is a thrill. I just smiled feeling the difference between a 2 3/4 inch shell and a 3 inch shell.

[@savannahalex]

"I have a lot of friends who are criminals." This line had me dying. I think we've all got those friends somewhere.

[@matsuringo24]

Another consideration in favor of shotguns is that in the event of a defensive shooting, they will be looked at much better in the eyes of a jury, especially if it doesn’t have any scary modern features like a black stock or pistol grip. It’s an unfortunate thing to have to even consider but it’s the reason my home defense set up is a plain old wood grain stock shotgun.

[@FiveSlow]

Glock 22 LEO Trade ins can be had between 275 and 300, i have 2

[@russellridge8623]

I have same w/M&P 40. Was never issued. $325 in box with 3 magazines and night sights that still work. Trigger sucked so installed Apex. Soots as good as my Ed Browns.

[@FiveSlow]

@@russellridge8623 my first handgun was a 23c unissued FBI trade in my dad have me as a gift in 2013, so I’ve always been partial to Glocks, but I wouldn’t mind a SW compact .40, also have an unhealthy obsession with 357 sig

[@Andrew-on5do]

I was looking for this comment. You can get a Glock 21 for like $330 ish. Grade 3

[@FiveSlow]

@@Andrew-on5do yup, have one of those too, and a 27 for 349, and 31 for 389

[@GTFBITK]

​@FiveSlow FBI used C models? You sure 'bout that?

[@dalecotton3853]

Maverick 88 Security 18.5" barrel, weapon light, laser sight with a Texas Opsol Clip (allows reliable cycle of 1.5" minishells by Federal or Aguila that are low recoil and holds more in the tube). My wife cannot shoulder a 5 lb gun, so I converted a Maverick 88 18.5" into a cruiser, added a Halosun laser sight, so she can hip fire it. #5 buck, no over penetration, and hits like a slug at 7 yards.

[@HopefulForever-ln5xm]

shotguns are good for drone defense as well

[@Hardy_boy1]

Love my maverick 88, I have a laser, flashlight, and a side saddle on it. It just works 💪

[@g.e.fourie5672]

Love my CZP10F. Have it with me 24/7.

[@gabrieltorres8562]

Preowned ( literally brand new maybe 1 mag ran thru, then stored in box ) Glock 23 gen 3 at bass pro for 299$ was the best choice for me

[@OhioCruffler]

I found a 279 police trade-in G22 a few years ago. For home defense it's a decent gun.

[@SpookyEng1]

And you can buy 9mm barrels and a couple of 9mm mags cheap

[@lveloxl]

Everything i see the Mav 88 & P10 series i can’t help but smile, still insane to me the performance to cost ratio is for both of them

[@Raider19582]

I just bought a Smith and Wesson Shield Ez in 30 Super Carry for $200 Brand New at Bass Pro.I realize it's not a popular round but I'm old and a cheapskate 😂.

[@ScorpioSin777]

That’s an awesome deal and it is a good round!

[@SlothSkeleton]

The rounds won't be cheap like 9mm though

[@Raider19582]

@SlothSkeleton yeah was $28 for a box of 50....i have a Springfield Armory Xd in 9mm also.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

Not saying anything bad about you. But why would they make a 30 SC in a single stact that isn't even some ultra compact. The whole point of 30 SC is for this purpose.

[@benn454]

@@Nathan-jh1ho The EZs all use single stack mags with tabbed followers. To make them easy to load without having to use a Uplula or hurting your thumbs.

[@wigon]

I recently bought a Tokarev TTF Titan 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun for only 119 ducks over at PSA. I full expected it it to barely function, but to my dismay out of 85 rounds of buckshot and birdshot I only had 2 malfunctions, both of which were with birdshot which I was amazed cycled at all. 00 buckshot and #4 buckshot both performed flawlessly through it with only one exception....which was hip firing it. I got one failure to fully eject when I tried hip-firing because it's an inertia-driven shotgun. So much like limp-wristing a semi-auto gun, hip firing can induce a malfunction. But that's just the nature of inertia driven semi-auto shotguns. Aside from that it ROCKED. I'm going to run at least 200 rounds of cheap buckshot through it and if it performs flawlessly, then it will replace my beloved Maverick 88 shotgun simply because I can shoot the Titan TWICE as fast as my Mav88. Bare in mind that I formally trained on shotguns in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and have owned and trained with my Maverick 88 for over 20 years. Also I should note that there are VERY few moving parts in the Maverick 88. so as long as the bolt components and springs hold up, it should last me a very long time. I'm just hoping that Tokarev or SDS start selling bolts, extractors, and springs for it separately so I can have a stash of parts to keep it running for the rest of my life.

[@muskyman1018]

If your budget allows, a backhoe is also handy.

[@jeremywhitmer9237]

Number one suggestion I give everyone is to practice even once a month is enough great video outlaw!

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

We see the range every week...we've cut back some on ammo consumption, but even a few rounds does make a difference...the only bad part is the constant gun cleaning, even using Zen it becomes tiresome, lol...

[@Elnu01]

youth models for 12 and 20 gauge shotguns are great for smaller stature people.

[@rodneyharris3265]

My P10 F cost 450. Worth every penny too. P 10 C is next. Thanks to these videos I've found confidence in CZ! Accurate reliable and affordable.

[@OllamhDrab]

Makes me wonder what you think of a 20 gauge, we've been thinking of getting something a bit lighter for around the place. We're pretty well-trained gals but not getting any younger.

[@mikedurand8286]

Thank you for providing content for firearms at various price points. Please keep up the good work

[@shoebert31]

5:30 notorious is a negative word

[@trentonfiffia8063]

My home defense is an Extar EP9 with red dot, light/laser combo, suppressor and 33 round glock mags with 147 grain federal HST. The whole part where he says "nothing else matters besides reliability" actually resonated with me because I've had 2 of out 50 of my federal hst jam coming out of the extar because it chambers the round so forcefully it shoves the bullets farther back into the case which changes the overall length and causes a jam. I've never had that issue with my 147 grain fmj but I still chose to keep it loaded with the HST due to better ballistics

[@jrstoelting]

I like the added advice on motion lights and getting a dog.

[@davidp73]

Nice video… Leo trade ins are also a nice option. You can get Glock 22s or M&Ps for around $250. Most in that price range are 40 S&W but still a good choice

[@docgillygun9531]

What I have found to be an exceptionally good nonlethal deterrent for home defense is putting pictures of my mother-in-law on the doors and windows. Gets rid of unwanted solicitors as well. But you do have to make special arrangements with Doordash and Amazon.

[@chrismoreno8870]

😅

[@bernardomontell873]

EPIC does protec from LA Llorona and Chupacabra?

[@willy250r]

😂

[@jkmiller1990]

Just bought the cz p10c optic ready and supressor ready two weeks ago and that rhing is a great gun. Bought it after watching your all your videos. It seems to always be on the list.

[@murphymmc]

You will be hard pressed to find the CZ P10 for under $300 now. Maybe used. The idea that thumbing a safety is slower or less bumbling than inserting a mag and racking the slide in a high stress situation is oddly peculiar. Training is key in either situation. I've seen newbies attempt to insert a mag backwards, yeah, no fumbling involved. If you train with a safety, it becomes a non issue. If you don't want a safety, don't engage it, just train the way you're gonna use it. There are few people on the planet who will be able to keep up with you or even stay even with your level of excellence in pistolcraft. As you state multiple times, get out to the range and practice, always great advice.

[@russellridge8623]

Yep. Just bought C model for $346. And that was only one under $375

[@MrSnivvel]

The idea of not having a pistol (or rifle) with a magazine in and a round chambered (in drop safe firearms) for home defense is kind of crazy. Shotguns are the only one I wouldn't have shell chambered.

[@FnLn55]

At Sportsman's Warehouse now ... the P10F is $390+tax and the P10C is $380+tax. Even on sale, I've never seen any new P10 for under $300 OTD.

[@BrooklynNick718]

Yea I was going to say not a single p10 model is under 300 let alone even 300. After taxes and fees over 400

[@Andy0950]

Yah I've never understood the safety issue you can disengage the safety faster than you can even get the gun into a shooting position. And you can do it at the same time. So if you know you're gun even a little bit it shouldn't make you any slower at all

[@scottwinslow940]

Excellent video with very good advice! Those who do not like or can tolerate the recoil of the 12 gauge can get a pump shotgun in 20 gauge, still a lot of fire power.

[@MrNexor-cj8gs]

I just have a system of speakers throughout my house that plays "No Tears" by Scarface with the flip of a switch for when there's a bump in the night.

[@Daniel-dg9bo]

The P10 series is an awesome handgun. Hard to say whether I prefer this or the P-09 / P-07 series. Both are incredibly reliable. Not sure about the U.S., but in Canada we have a P-10 SC. Not a sub compact. They market it as a semi compact. It has the smaller grip of the P-10C but has the longer slide of the P-10F. Very cool. Always like watching your reviews. Thanks.