Guns Ken likes to shoot - Ken Hackathorn's favorite semi-auto pistols. Gun Guys Ep 63

[@jdish1455]

I recently had a surgery that put me in recovery for five weeks. During that time I watched every episode of the Gun Guys, Massad Ayoob and Master Class videos. Thank you to Wilson Combat for helping me get through it and the quality of the information provided. Again thank you

[@Sheltowee1775]

Really excellent series.

[@TommyRibs]

Feel better, I hope you have a speedy and complete recovery.

[@GuilePatrick]

Speedy recovery...

[@teelowteelow356]

@@GuilePatrickwhy do you put …. At the end of your sentence?

[@dmlchannel3262]

@@teelowteelow356 Three evenly spaced periods at the end of a sentence is generally used to indicate either the omission of words, suggest an incomplete thought, or, as this poster seemed to mean, that more could be said but was considered unnecessary.

[@StudentOfWarCustoms]

A video of Mr. Hackathorn talking about the CZ-75 (both the safety and the decocker versions). His thoughts on the CZ-75, advantages, disadvantages, durability, etc would be awesome.

[@paulscountry456]

Of course its durability is not a question so many used by many countries and one.of the top tier duty sidearms in history.

[@justhavingfun0736]

Please cover the P01

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[@christopherrutherford7244]

Nothing like hearing a legend ken hackathorn

[@jayhogan1166]

Yep, I only watch these videos when it's Ken and Bill Wilson... No one else

[@exex17]

Merry Christmas to Ken and everyone at Wilson!

[@tonybennett638]

You bet 👍

[@bobwampler3387]

Log cabin home, beautiful location, having your own range. How is this not heaven?

[@davidhodges7535]

Gentlemen I really enjoy these episodes Merry Christmas to both of your families

[@gowilsoncombat]

The Wilson Combat/SIG P320 is available and on sale now! Merry Christmas!

[@dirkderolf4021]

“Nobody pays attention to old geezers.” 😂 I know this to be true from personal experience. It’s interesting to have become invisible. I just love you guys. Keep up the great work

[@slowhand1198]

I am very happy with the 365 grip module. Highly recommended here.

[@tk423b]

The 320 grip module is amazing.

[@EBAK-zr6vc]

I could listen to these two for hours. Pre-internet I watched the Wilson Combat training videos on VHS with Bill and Ken on them over and over. It is good to see the current videos.

[@Brandenburg008]

I'm glad to see Shadow Systems made your list. I love my MR920. It's my first striker fire pistol and first red dot and I couldn't be happier.

[@Katana_Gryphon]

So awesome to see Shadow Systems represented! They're a great group of people, I love their Technical Tuesday videos.

[@justhavingfun0736]

Thanks guys. Always enjoy you. Keep it up.

[@ddbb6721]

Yall are great Patriots may God Bless you and your family Merry Christmas

[@lynnkramer1211]

Agreed Sparks make a nice holster.

[@MickeyR6]

I'd like to see what Wilson Combat would do to a CZ 75

[@S1deshowRob]

I was thinking the same thing. I really don’t care about 1911’s personally

[@Rustebadge]

@@S1deshowRob Whoa! You gotta fix that problem.

[@S1deshowRob]

@@Rustebadge if I’m spending four figures on a gun with a single digit capacity it better be an RPG. There’s just no way I’m dropping that much on a single stack pistol

[@flea-kh7om]

Gentlemen, I'm 71 yrs young I come because I enjoy hearing a sane man speak. Y'all take care, Vern aka flea

[@billhoppe2991]

I really enjoy these episodes. I hope you have more planned.

[@BrokenBarBox]

I’d like to see another video like this one. Next time let’s see the fun guns like the .22’s you mentioned!

[@MLoges86]

Love these vids & Ken's collection he showed.

[@JesseGacria357]

That 9mm Hackathorn special is my dream gun.

[@nsob8897]

That wilson grip module is awesome. I got one for my 320 and didn't hesitate to get one for my 365 as soon as they stopped being sold out. Absolutely excellent grip. Every person I've shown them to has said it's perfect in their hand.

[@rogerbeauchamp511]

Amen about this grip! I own three of them on 3 different p-365's

[@PK-pp5lc]

There is nothing better than new video from Wilson Combat! I love it! My favourite stuff on KZbin!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@timthomas4840]

I’ve always said that I would love to hear. From both of you and especially Massad Ayoob, stories about Lt Colonel Jeff Cooper.

[@markreed2576]

I had the opportunity to meet Ken in Marietta, Ohio back in the 80s. My brother in law Bob Strahler introduced me on a gun range I believe it was called Harmer gun club. It was just up the road from Bobs house. This was before IDPA really got big. Ken was in a surrender position on his knees. Then he went to the ground and shot plates at I’m guessing 50 yards. I was just starting out shooting. I had a colt gold cup series 70. I was just amazed at how Ken handled his 45. Bob just celebrated his 78 th a few days ago and we still enjoy talking about Ken and the gun competitions.

[@ADRay1999]

A few weeks ago I just picked up an original Colt 1903 pocket hammerless type IV (meaning it has a magazine disconnect safety), manufactured in 1940 And chambered in .32acp

[@boblack1774]

Sweet man!

[@flightparamedic505]

Nice. Great pistol

[@steelluxuries]

Great episode gentlemen. Merry Christmas

[@kubikariYOU]

Thanks for sharing your firearms and experiences with us.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Oh man, I wish I lived in Idaho. So pretty.. I lived in Colorado and loved the weather. I'm considering retiring in either Idaho or Northern AZ. Somewhere one can shoot and hunt and nice weather. Thanks so much for these videos guys! I love this channel! Tim South Central Indiana. USA

[@AZTrigger]

I have tested and reviewed the Wilson grip modules for both the P320 and the P365 and although both are great, the P320 module is truly a game changer. I still comfortably shoot my P365 with both the stock and Wilson grip modules but my P320's exclusively use the Wilson grip modules. I just wish they would make one for the XTEN now...

[@davidmotorcycle]

I really enjoyed this episode. Please keep them coming

[@aidangalanti69]

I think what I like about this and the revolver episode is how long he's held onto his guns and how well they have held up over time.

[@itsonyou6782]

I love y’all’s videos!!!

[@jamesa.7604]

I really love watching these videos. Showed some really nice pistols but I love the first one Ken brought out. That Five Inch !911 Ken Hackathorn Special in 9mm is the Pistol of My Dreams. Going to own one of my own someday.

[@mnrodriguez]

Merry Christmas gentlemen!!!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Same to you!

[@kellyheath6293]

Enjoyed this Thank you

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulbrentar5363]

Ken's right, red dots are not the future, they are the present!!

[@jimmyfrazier3761]

Merry Christmas gentlemen!! Always great stuff in the gun guys videos!! A Wilson Combat gun guy t-shirt would be a great addition to all my other Wilson attire! I'd definitely buy a couple!!!

[@gryphonz3]

Awesome video, Gentlemen... It's always great to see what the true professional's choose to carry and shoot on a regular basis. Happy Holiday's!

[@tiltedflip4491]

Loved the show and tell! More Please.

[@thinman8621]

Hanging out on the porch with these guys would be a lot of fun.

[@Lucky-mn6vc]

Merry Christmas to all

[@leroymorris6036]

nice line up, thanks.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for listening

[@Awesome_1789]

I definitely enjoy this type videos keep them coming.

[@gowilsoncombat]

More to come!

[@terryschiller2625]

Merry CHRISTmas to you two gentlemen. Sure enjoy listening to y'all. Thank you

[@gowilsoncombat]

Same to you!

[@connielindquist924]

I just love hearing real men talk about the accuracy of Beretta! I have the 92FS and now my new Wilson Combat custom .45......my two favorites👏😃 thanks guys!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Right on

[@jimtewa8096]

Thank you Gentlemen for another great video I really enjoy these background videos about yourselves, you learn quite a bit from them, God bless you and your families may you all have a Blessed Christmas & Healthy Happy New Years.

[@stendak]

I like that every single person waiting has already liked it

[@oneshoeless]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for the video guys! Love these "talks".

[@gowilsoncombat]

Same to you!

[@RidersRange]

Great show-and-tell. I wish Wilson Combat would offer the P320 Compact with the M17/M18 FCU, but with a more usable safety. Hint, hint.

[@paulwehrenberg2641]

Really enjoyed this!!! Thanks

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Prepper319]

🗣 we love all of you keep making excellent content !

[@lyfandeth]

Why am I reminded of Zeppo Marx emptying out all the pockets of his coat? (G)

[@Timber_LXG_5]

I'll say a 9mm gov 5 inch 1911/2011 is my favorite handgun

[@randellbrazier7081]

Just purchased an EDC X9 with the Silver Stainless Steel Slide the two- tone model with the skeletonized trigger and bilateral thumb safeties. It is a blast to shoot. Only had time to shoot a couple hundred rounds thru it so far but it has run flawlessly. Probably will be my new EDC gun. I did add a new set of wood grips to it instead of keeping the G 10 grips but no other modifications... Wish you could see the huge smile on my face...

[@kennethd9344]

Thanks

[@gowilsoncombat]

Welcome

[@Bill-jv5eg]

Merry Christmas guys! Love watching these! I too am 70+, enjoy my Beretta92, own a Sig M17 added a Wilson grip Mod, so much better feel now, but 1911 9mm is my go gun.

[@ts440s]

Perfect example of two guys who did what they love for a living and did well.

[@007twm]

Thank you Gentlemen for another enjoyable video.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@stovepipe8966]

I’m a competition shooter only and can’t carry where I live so for me , red dots are the now and the future ongoing , but nonetheless, I really enjoy these relaxed style chats about the history and reflections on their firearms and gear from icons of the industry.

[@grapenut9]

Great video, gentlemen ! The selections and comments are what most of us would expect to see from well established shooters talking about iconic models that have served well the intent on why they were purchased. There are eight million new gun owners in this year ( 2022 ) that is almost over and this is not a record for overall sales for a one single year, as a whole. That means an incredible increase in people who are looking for direction in solid training and masterful instruction, to make their investment in a firearm more meaningful. Please consider a video to include a direction for folks to get the training they desire and where and how to do so. Thank you.

[@JimJones762x39]

Man that lightweight Commander is gonna be my next WC

[@gregentwistle5105]

Great video guys, keep it up! Lookin forward to the next segment!

[@gowilsoncombat]

More to come!

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

At pistol ranges the best thing you can do is practice and that means you'll be pretty good with irons. I love scopes and have plenty of red dots but for a DEFENSIVE SHTF pistol I prefer irons everytime.

[@badfinger4621]

Nice to see a 92 in there and would love to hear why Bill likes them so much. I know he has a few more of them then I do.

[@T30-z5w]

I’m with Ken on the red dot. I’ve shot thousands of rounds through pistols with dots. And, I’ve got a lifetime of shooting regulars sights. If I take a long brake from pistol shooting over the winter when I start again it’s like I never stopped with irons. With the red dot I have to reacclimate especially when trying to get a fast shot on target out of a holster under time.

[@ericbertoch673]

Howdy from Wyoming! Love the content!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Hey, thanks!

[@charlesburdette7497]

I enjoy watching you guys trying to figure out what pistol next I have a Glock 19 gen 5 it shots good when I put it in a mck kit with a red dot on it tight grope. Far as shooting it by itself I suck. I have a brownie 380 small 1911 do well with it Raised in Wyoming shooting long distance pistol is a different animal

[@tristanhodgden4286]

Glock gen 5 is a great gun.

[@zachb.6606]

Great content, as always!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rickwoods5384]

Great episode as always! Love hearing both of your insights but am disappointed in Ken's support of Chinese products. The I phone doesn't have a lot of competition so there aren't as many options but there are quite a number of non-ccp red dots to choose from. Let's all try to consider choices that avoid enriching our enemies.

[@camhester4251]

love these video's

[@EOTechN9ne]

I like all those guns, he has good tastes.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

And the money and connections to get them.😉

[@bobbioook5612]

Love the content thanks

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

Speaking of the future topic - you both have a lot of the range time. Could you make a video about accidents you witnessed on the range - both casual and odd ones?

[@ruggedmeetsrefined5345]

I bought a PDP F series frame to run the slide from my PPQ Subcompact (3.5 inch barrel). Had to swap a few parts to make it work but I’m very happy with how it turned out. The standard PPQ slide will run on the PDP frame out of the box. PPQ SC has a different striker assembly than standard PPQ, so the striker lug’s dimensions are a little different. F series also uses a different trigger bar, sear and single action lever than standard PDP. This is why a PPQ Subcompact slide on PDP F series frame is one of one that I’m aware of, and it’s mine. Either way, I’m a huge fan of PPQ slides on PDP frames. Not a red dot guy so I prefer the thinner tapered PPQ slide and the looks compared to PDP slide, and I much prefer the PDP frame over PPQ’s. PDP has outstanding grip texture.

[@jrkat]

Merry Christmas

[@gowilsoncombat]

Same to you!

[@marsoelflaco5722]

It must be great to have the connections to acquire all these guns.

[@Sheltowee1775]

Ok. How many of us want to buy a Wilson after watching these. 😳

[@steveedington5231]

ken you have very nice dependable handguns i have a colt competition 45 very nice in fact i just shot it wednesday 20 december i really like it thank you

[@ShahinAmerian]

Ken Show us your truck vault .

[@Lucky-mn6vc]

I've got the cz, 1911, ( 22 cal) but my rock, 22 tcm is really much more fun!!!!!!!!!!

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks much Gentlemen

[@teddy2guns404]

you convinced me to get Ivory grips found some mammoth ivory here in Alaska

[@tberkoff]

Ken must have a direct phone line to the Wilson Combat builders. I doubt he has to wait 10 months for a build.

[@jayhogan1166]

Well, if you were that good you wouldn't have to wait that long either... Work on it

[@michaelnolan6054]

Just to see the look on Bill's face, I was waiting for a Hi Point to appear.

[@tonybennett638]

How good is this 👍.. living in Australia bit restricted but so much as you think . Have 9+ pistols best and easy shooting is a 1911 being a Chinese Norinco converted to .38 super by a old time gunsmith name of Owen Hennessy. Had it and shot the shit out it for 20 years and still bloody love it 👍

[@tomrucker5088]

Ken: Will you do a show on your Gold front sight? I'm not familiar with them.

[@alansims5213]

What is the timeline for a grip module for the P365 Macro?

[@rgr798]

I bet they're expensive ones...hahahah

[@bridgeburner265]

Idaho is pretty dry. I'd be interested in the guys down south to do a video on red dots in that climate. I'm near the great lakes with a 4 season climate. Also I'm curious about your take on the older west german made p series sig sauers, since you guys brought out a couple different sigs and that beretta for this. I went with the p228 back in my day, there wasn't too much on the market back then that was affordable and ready to go out of the box, i remember the p229 being heavy and chunky, beretta and s&w autos of the day didn't have decock only, glock gen 2 were actually pretty nice though, glad the gen 5 is kinda back to that clean grip.

[@AndyCigars]

What is Ken's favorite .22LR handgun to shoot?

[@Slcm02]

Bill you and your team were willing to to take a Commander series 70 , a gift to me from my father when I returned from Vietnam. Many years later early 20’s I believe I had my favorite gun shop, Only the Best, in Pompano fl contact you because I wanted your total upgrade including removing the old nickel finish. Spoke to your tech ordered everything you suggested for best upgrade. A gift to my son. Thank you for asking if I wanted the Wilson logo. Of course I accepted. God Bless America. Be safe guys Steve Jordan Miami Fl

[@russdennis7026]

Mr. Hackathorn you made me laugh when you said you switched out the P320 FCU to the M17. I wonder why you did that??? lol.

[@ruggedmeetsrefined5345]

Every serious gun collector should have a 9mm first generation Walther P99 in their collection. Best striker fired pistol ever made. They put a great trigger (still had by far the shortest reset and one of the crispest breaks of any striker fired pistol) on a reliable, robust yet simple (striker fired) pistol. “I don’t like the decocker and all that mess, just give me the same trigger pull every time.” 1. You can have the same trigger pull every shot if you bring the trigger forward thru the “anti stress” into the single action then holster it. 2. Criteria for European law enforcement contracts wanted a pistol DA/SA capable. 3. It is very likely Glock would have sued them if they used any type of trigger safety like Glock’s patented “safe action trigger”. Smith & Wesson was sued by Glock for their Sigma pistols, S&W agreed to alter the design and pay Glock a significant amount of money. Ironically enough, this resulted in the SW99 being Smith & Wesson’s striker fired pistol until they launched the M&P. This explains why the trigger breaks further rearward, but that’s very easy to get used to. Super crisp break with a reset close to being on par with a 1911’s. For a gun that came out 25+ years ago, it is still near the top of its class in trigger and ergonomics. A PDP frame with P99 internals to run a P99 slide would remedy P99’s biggest weakness, mediocre grip texture.

[@dlind24]

When you have military operators using red dots and shooting people under nods it is the way of the future.

[@johngalt3568]

My SIG P210 is the first pistol my 16 yo daughter shot. She loves it, my wife does too. Like the trigger, but it’s not a 1911/2011 trigger so it not my fav. Great gun though.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's always an interesting talking point, the idea that if we were to keep only one handgun and run only one caliber, which would it be? Reality is, hardly anyone ever does that.

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

I'm a little taken aback since he's on the Wilson channel and didn't talk about any Wilson guns.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

He mentioned a few earlier in the video.

[@tristanhodgden4286]

He showed like 5 Wilson guns lol

[@dcselwitz]

Excellent gentleman. Thank you both.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoyed it