Massad's All-time Favorite Guns - Gun Guys Episode 35

Wheelgun or Semiauto? Single or double action? Bodyguard or Centennial? Hi Power or 1911? Hammer or striker fired? Smith or Colt? Ford or Chevy? Betty or Veronica? While it's obviously ideal to have the best of both worlds, Mas has shot a little of everything, and has some clear standout favorites, both on the range and in everyday carry situations. In this episode, Massad discusses with Ken why he prefers certain guns and configurations over others.
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ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
ABOUT KEN HACKATHORN:
Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and an SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT. Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.
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[@yonisamber8169]

The village elders share timeless wisdom.

[@problematic7993]

*village idiots

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

@@problematic7993 TROLL

[@mperich003]

Well at least they didn't talk about muskets 🙄😒😏

[@bryanl1984]

It's not often you meet a guy who a country constantly fighting and surrounded by savages names their spy agency after.... ;p

[@doughesson]

@@bryanl1984 I can't remember where his family is originally from but it's not Israel.It is a Middle Eastern Country,though.

[@patrickwright3485]

Massad's all-time favorite guns!? Yeah, I got time.

[@jenni0278]

Right? Anytime he has something to say I'm all in lol

[@slypperyfox]

I own darn near every book Mas has ever written. Especially the 2 volumes of "Greatest Handguns of The World". I even ordered the pdf collection of all his "Ayoob Files" articles for American Handgunner magazine. It is amazing how seriously over the top critique of his first impression of GLOCK was received. He was damned near crucified for an honest opinion. It took him about a year to dig himself out of the hole the book critics dug for him.

[@john-paulsilke893]

How do you choose? I’m sure it’s the same for him.

[@jimgregory6185]

Damn straight brother!!

[@clintcannon1902]

Mr Ayoob speaks, the wise listen.

[@flea-kh7om]

I'll be 70 yrs old tomorrow 6/4/2021 and I've shot weapons for 65 of those years. I never get tired of listening to these two men talk.

[@bobwampler3387]

Happy Birthday! Of course you are correct.

[@gregwillis4001]

Happy Birthday!

[@bigred9063]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉🥳

[@chevykent77]

Happy Birthday its my birthday too! Sig 365 here

[@tbonilla6922]

Happy Birthday!

[@johnqpublic2718]

“Blood kept out of the water attracts far fewer sharks.” My god that’s Genius.

[@doughesson]

He's a BTDT kind of guy.

[@1olddirtroad]

As another sage voice said " the more you learn about tactics the less you want to use them"

[@johnp9298]

Its the wig that causes the genius

[@Jason-oo4jg]

"Really?" "My little Queen of the Prostitutes?" 😂😂

[@tc6818]

In 20 minutes, these two share more valuable handgun knowledge than most GunTubers provide in a year.

[@FireheartSamurai]

Tim from MAC & MrGuns&Gear are good firearms KZbinrs to.

[@unclebob540i3]

Probably because these two have forgotten more than half of GunTubers know collectively.

[@richardwoolard9804]

Absolutely brother

[@subwoofer6726]

@@unclebob540i3 *forgotten Ok bud, sure.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Massad Ayoob brings decades of experience in the field and the courtroom. I would take his advice over any of the tacticool mall ninjas on KZbin.

[@l.peytonadams8570]

Massad is so important to keeping officers alive he should be on the Mt Rushmore of gun history and officer safety. I respect every book he wrote I have read. The man is a living legend in my mind.

[@Bodhi1satva]

Agreed! Alive and out of jail! The man is a god send!

[@elsullo2]

I took an authorized Stress Fire two-day class TWICE, a year apart: I learned just as much the second time too! I learned responsibility as well as confidence...........................elsullo

[@kagyu1]

That New York City trigger he recommended made it almost impossible for the NYPD to shoot accurately. The Empire State Building shoot out fiasco was a direct result of his recommendation. Pass.

[@tolpacourt]

@@Bodhi1satva godsend is a word

[@RGRundeRGRound]

@@kagyu1 Citation Required, or STFU

[@mlrllama]

How refreshing it is to watch a gun discussion that goes beyond caliber wars and "Glock vs. 1911..." More knowledge in 20 minutes than most "gun" channels in 20 hours. Thank you, Ken and Mas!

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

What?.... There are handguns other than a glock or 1911?

[@flightparamedic505]

Very well said

[@elihollingsworth6852]

@@snowflakecuntreeman3947 Glock isn't real, it's just an evil figment of our imagination (I have only ever touched a 1911)

[@GIJose]

"The weapon is not the gun, it's the guy behind the trigger" KH.

[@jamespietruch8741]

As John Wayne once said, " Its not the arrow, it's the Indian ".

[@vulgarhyena9616]

It is a great quote!

[@pyaoliang]

ATF classifies guy behind trigger as a machine gun…

[@the45er]

How could anyone wanting to learn more about pistols and revolvers "not enjoy" this? ! Two of the most knowledgeable men on the planet on this topic!

[@ACGBLR]

I am not a revolver guy, but I found this to be interesting and learned a couple of things to.

[@sergionatali3071]

I agree

[@tonyv8925]

I miss Jeff Cooper and Elmer Keith...they were on the same level as these veteran shooters.

[@senatorshaun]

Both these men are national treasures. Love to see it.

[@SuperDVDguy1]

Massad is icon! coolest lad around

[@pagamenews]

I was trying to find the right words to describe these two gentlemen and the wealth of knowledge that they share. You just summed it up perfectly.

[@flightparamedic505]

Indeed

[@mpwmu9041]

I'll probably watch this several times.

[@theprepperrevelator]

Two absolute ICONS of the industry, they have both done so much for today’s gun carriers it’s incredible. I would not want to even think about about where we would be without their mentor ship, wisdom, and teachings. Whether it’s helping the law abiding self defense shooter in the court room or the gunfighter on the training range these 2 gentlemen have left their mark that will remain for generations to come. Thank you both. Rick

[@brianshuler6951]

There is more reliable, experienced based, real world handgun information in this and all of the Gun Guys videos than from any other single source. Being FREE is a real bonus. Thank y'all.

[@noneyadamnbusiness6891]

Paul Harrel, look em up. ex-army, highly awarded.. extremely informative.

[@davidserlin7941]

Took Massad's week long LFI course 25 years ago, and two other classes on legal aspects a decade or so later. Fantastic writer and a shooter who can walk the walk.

[@doughesson]

How long before your writer's cramp went away from all the note taking?

[@Beyrouth_]

@@doughesson 😂

[@richdemanowski2575]

Love the phrase "the weapon is not the gun it's the guy behind the trigger". Reminds me of what my hunter safety teacher said when I was ten years old, that stuck with me ever since: "It's not the gun, it's the nut behind the bolt."

[@billymadison8036]

Revolvers will always be relevant to certain applications. My personal favorite is the Ruger GP 100 with 4" barrel

[@tuomasholo]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard of Smith guys putting python barrels on their frames. Wow

[@garand1911]

They called the barrel conv guns "Smolts" or "smythons". They also used to put smith revolver rear sights on 1911s before adjustable sights were common

[@barkermjb]

Same here. Never heard that

[@allenhuebner6251]

They did it for competition, the barrel on the colt had a different twist rate.

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

@@allenhuebner6251 the python barrels also had a tapered bore, they even mentioned that in the video

[@samuelWx]

Only need to add Clint Smith and Larry Vickers to complete the band!

[@Fight4freedom.]

Throw in some Jerry Miculek and Greg Kinman. Now you have the perfect 6 pack 6 gunners🇺🇸

[@matthaught4707]

The best thing I ever did for my shooting with Berettas was to put a bunch of rounds through a J-frame at distance. Now the DA stroke on a 92 is no big deal.

[@danap.235]

Thank you for making that connection.

[@ralphholiman7401]

Yep. I carried a SIG DA/SA for years. All it takes to be proficient with one is practice.

[@BigBosley]

I started to read their work in the 80s and 90s. Damn I feel old.

[@openedmind5619]

Another great video. Always appreciate the wisdom of Mr Ayoob. It’s even cooler his name is Booya backwards. 👏👏👏

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

I have to say the CZ-75 family and clones are my favorite.

[@hansblitz7770]

Fragile, but very nice to shoot. The decocker models break springs way too frequently.

[@SlavicCelery]

@@hansblitz7770 They got grip feel that's pretty much nearly the same as hi-powers. In an uncouth way, they feel like grabbing your own bits. Just that intuitive.

[@jimgregory6185]

I'm a Sig shooter but I love CZ's only slightly less than Sigs.

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

The cz-75 is nice but it's no glock

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

@Common Sense Realist good thing I'm not buying a glock to impress but rather to protect my life. If you have a BMW, with a mean ass pitbull and a pimped out gun to make you look fancy or mean then good for you, we all need something to make us feel good about ourselves, me I'm a simpleton and like the simplistic reliability of a glock, i don't need more. Maybe oneday if finances allow it i will buy some or other good looking fancy gun to shoot at the range but a glock will always be the one i carry to defend my life.

[@rogerwood5228]

The Clock 30 is highly underrated. I've had one for nearly 20 years and it always performs. Rivals my 1911s for accuracy.

[@MrADjam5]

This man is a legend. Next interview...Get him and Jerry Micelek around a fire with a few scotches ;) I feel old getting the Betty /Veronica comparison. Good stuff Wilson!

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Don't forget Ginger / Maryann! Nothing like having two hot women as a captive audience!

[@doughesson]

@@d.e.b.b5788 You know you're getting older when Mrs Howell starts looking better than Ginger & Mary Ann.

[@shooterqqqq]

The comment about Betty/Veronica is about Riverdale which is on tv right now. In the comics, Archie never had either girls. Not so on this new version. And I"ll leave it at that.

[@doughesson]

@@shooterqqqq I remember a shipmate having a copy of Archie where he was going around town greeting the girls who were all bent over & all you could see were shapely female posteriors. That's when I figured that the Archie's weren't really a kids comic series.

[@MrClark-df9qn]

My first duty gun in the eighties was a Smith and Wesson Model 15 combat masterpiece. Great gun.

[@peregrinecommand9209]

I credit Mr. Ayoob with my choice in firearms over the years. While my dad may have started the interest, it was reading and listening to Mr. Ayoob that I learned the respect and appreciation for firearms that I hold today. My brother went the way of the Beretta, and I went with Glock. To this day the Glock 19 and 26 are my favorites, while the Sig P226 and S&W Model 60 are my favorite DA/SA offerings. When someone asks me a question about a particular firearm, or mindset to carry a firearm; I point them to my bookshelf with the Massad Ayoob collection. His written works assisted me in being a juror on several cases, and has been forefront in my attitude to carrying guns. Similarly there are instances I chose NOT to have a gun around, and to that I credit Mr. Ayoob as well. Ken Hackathorn on the flipside has taught me so much in his videos and demos on handling, maintenance, and safety. I don't believe in mandatory training requirements, but if it had to be done these men are the ones who should be doing it. Much respect and appreciation to their collective wisdom and teaching. 🔥

[@sisleymichael]

Well stated. I agree.

[@RGRundeRGRound]

I too have most of the guns Mas prefers. Merely by chance, but I guess I have great taste amd good fortune! Here's the list I compiled from the video... S&W 686 & Model 64 Ruger GP100 (all 4") S&W Model 27 6" Colt Python 4" (old Python) 1911 (of course) Browning Hi-Power Glock 30 Beretta 92 The only ones I lack are the B92, the S&W 27 and 64, I have a Python but it's a 2020 model in 4.25" barrel. I do want a Beretta but I'll likely not get another Smiff Revolver unless it's a screaming deal. Which happens on occasion...

[@chunglow7646]

@@RGRundeRGRound Nice. I can see that you've cultured resistance to collect more pew pews. SAFE and a Velly Goot 2022 New Year brudder.

[@abnr1983]

Man, I can just watch these videos for hours. Just the knowledge gained from watching is amazing. Please, do more of these videos! We love 'em!

[@stevobear4647]

I remember back in college going to the store and looking through the gun magazines for the ones that had an articles by Massad Ayoob and those are the one's I would buy. Really liked his writing and had his books on Stressfire and In the Gravest Extreme and now Deadly Force.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Some You Tube "gunners" 👨🏻‍💻 trash Ayoob but I agree with about 90% of his articles, content. I'm 50 & a US Army veteran 🎗. Ayoob along with gunsmith Andy Canon had the cool L frame Canon-Ayoob .357magnum.

[@hansblitz7770]

His legal advice is best in the business. I don't really care about boutique fancy 5 shot 38s but that's just like, My opinion man.

[@richarddenise3886]

Thanks to both of you for your insights - it's a real privilege to hear from you !

[@harrisonwitham1288]

As always the wisdom here is priceless! Blessings to both of you.

[@wmtruelock]

Getting to watch these 2 talk guns is priceless. Thank you so much for this.

[@alansmalley8699]

Such great content and knowledge from you both. I enjoy every word and hold your information close to my heart and mind. Thank you for passing on your experiences over the years...... Great Value !

[@64samsky]

Two of the greatest that I have ever seen that are still with us!

[@erniesanders3724]

It doesn’t get any better than this. Two Master sharing their wisdom. These guys are top of the class amazing. Thanks

[@pisom4314]

these 2 guys are a wealth of knowledge!! i could sit & listen to them for hours!! thank you both for everything you have done/shared with everyone over the years & may you keep doing so for many many years to come!!!

[@kens17761]

What a joy to listen to these guys. Really appreciate their experiences and willingness to share and help others. Well done.

[@jesschristensen7429]

Great show and great folks here. See you soon in MI, Mas.

[@thaddeusshell3494]

You men are awesome instructors and Mr.Ayoob your revolver reload video from like 8 or 10 years ago still helps this southpaw learn the revolver reload thank you.

[@strat1080]

Great video. Always love reading or listening to anything Mass has to share

[@FCV0511]

I could listen to these two tell stories for hours. An excellent video with some unparalleled insights, and the skills that can be gleaned from shooting a double action revolver shouldn't be understated!

[@chdnorm]

A 20 minute video, about Massad Ayoob’s favorite pistols. Which, as usual, contains 15 minutes of Hackathorn talking over him.

[@bhoward9378]

I was late to the game reading Massad Ayoob's articles, which I "only" found in the late 1980s. He is a national treasure!

[@sisleymichael]

Just super. I never tire of you guys and your talks. I keep re-watching too so I make sure I get it all. Thanks!!

[@pranc236]

Keep up the good work guys! I never know what i can learn in each video. Always something good.

[@c.r.chandler5905]

I swear I could listen to this knowledge all day. Two of the most knowledgeable men on earth who actually know what they are talking about.

[@castortroy5736]

Many of the things I've implemented in my firearms training came from Mas Ayoob over two decades ago and most still stand firm in the firearms community today. A plethora of knowledge from these two. Great video.

[@jnieto237]

Amazing stuff. Such a privilege to see these two giants speak their minds.

[@cooperjackson614]

One of the best gun interviews in a while. Thanks.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@paststeve1]

I inherited my father's Model 39-2 that he bought from a Montana Sheriff's estate. I am still amazed at how well that pistol shoots, eats anything I feed it, and feels in my hand. Thanks guys! Great video from one dinosaur to another!

[@michaelpage4199]

Thank you both for this video. You two are the best of the best.

[@barkermjb]

I absolutely love watching these videos with you two legends. I grew up from the 1980s on (age 55) reading and watching you two (and others) and it’s so nice to get these candid “inside baseball” moments with you. Please continue with these videos. Thanks.

[@ragnarlothbrok9133]

What an amazing amount of knowledge sitting right there. Great to listen and be the fly on the wall.

[@dukeman7595]

Well you listened in the comfort of your residence and didn't have to turn yourself into a fly on the wall. Now don't you feel better.

[@bryandexter7874]

Love this discussion, and Ayoob’s encyclopedic knowledge.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ayoob has decades of gun knowledge; legal issues, police, ccw, match shooting, hunting.

[@georgefeather7143]

Incredible. Gentlemen, thank you for sharing... thank you for caring. After watching this video I've come to a realization... we need more people like these two men. Sincerely, thank you both, very much.

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

These talks are priceless. I cannot express how grateful I am for the wisdom you are sharing. Thank you gentlemen.

[@flightfan206]

I picked up a Glock 30S under blue label a few years back and it’s been a joy to shoot. It’s cool to hear Mass favors it for a variety of purposes. It shoots much better than you would think for such a heavy round.

[@fsilber330]

If you have the money and like revolvers, I've heard great things about the Manurhin MR73, which is now again being imported.

[@OscarDad]

Unbelievable revolver. . if ya got $4k+

[@timblack131]

Another excellent video fellas. This yt channel is one of the easiest to watch and just chill with a cup of coffee or something. Knowledge from the greats with the atmosphere of just a couple of range buddies shootin' the breeze. Thanks for all you guys do, I'll be a subscriber for as long as there is a WC channel.

[@lucion511]

Enjoyed the video. It is interesting hearing wisdom on the technical and mechanical aspects of firearms and how people had to troubleshoot them back in the day as well as modern features that fix or improve those issues. Grateful to live in America where we have innovation constantly improving for firearms.

[@dalehayes2847]

Tons of knowledge, experience, and wisdom on this channel. No ego.

[@elsullo2]

I only wish other KZbin so-called experts who just make stuff up would watch this! If they had ANY shame they would withdraw..........................elsullo

[@l.peytonadams8570]

This is important history.

[@xshorty117x]

Robert Maxwell buying McGraw hill publishing in 94 is important. Watching child molesters talk about guns is not

[@TictacAddict1]

I'm amazed at how much I learn listening to these conversations. Well worth my time.

[@Joecms]

I could sit and listen for days. Thank you

[@stonefree1911]

Two legends here.

[@iyn1911]

Great video, great legends.

[@MrBDUB450]

I really enjoyed this video, and I am a Gun Guys series fan. Definitely one of the best to date!

[@highpwr67]

Damn……. Two greats! Tons of wisdom. Could listen to these two all day. Huge respect!

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

Made it early to this one! Love the videos with Mas

[@bosse641]

Thanks for the interesting chat.

[@robertswyers4420]

Two of my favorite gun writers ever....Thank you Guy's

[@dw5523]

What I enjoyed about this video is that every answer is a story. Reminds me of conversations growing up with my grandfather.

[@ACGBLR]

Always enjoy the guns guy episode, a treasure of knowledge and experience.

[@mkultra6664]

Sound and sage advice. Thank you gentlemen.

[@michaelmajcher7607]

Another excellent video!!.. you all telling us your insights about all the various handguns in these videos is knowledge from real life experiences can't be found in books...please, keep the videos coming!!....👍👍

[@joycehoppe2582]

We love you guys.

[@oldcop18]

The revolver saved me three times over the course of my 30 years & my EDC in retirement is the 340PD, or LCP, depending on circumstances.

[@kuuryotwo5153]

People can say what they want about revolvers, I guarantee you this though - none of those bad mouthing them would volunteer to stand at the business end of a loaded one.

[@hansblitz7770]

I wouldn't stand at the loaded end of a .25acp Lorcin either.

[@Verdha603]

@@kuuryotwo5153 Pretty sure nobody with enough brain cells would want to be on the business end of anything from a .22 up to a 12 gauge. Every firearm has their uses, so long as the person holding it understands the pros and cons of what they’re using and also understand their own skill level with that firearm, that’s really all that should matter, instead of people badmouthing each other’s choice of self defense weapon. Frankly I consider the folks badmouthing revolvers to be no different than the folks that think they can shrug off a “mediocre” .380 or 9mm round before plugging the other guy with their “man stopping” round of choice.

[@dukeman7595]

@@kuuryotwo5153 Dumb reply and those answering our dumber. A prudent man would not stand for any such nonsense!

[@dukeman7595]

Regarding both choices of EDC weapons, each are lacking. The .357 is a fine round but not in that gun, the LCP is just plain lacking in every respect.

[@calpilot7]

Experience, Knowledge and class. Great interview and much respect.

[@thinman8621]

Thank you gentlemen for letting me sit in on an excellent conversation. Thank you Bill Wilson for all you do for the shooting sports.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Love listening to these two talk-the-talk, because they've walked-the-walk... >~< Still use and carry my Smith K38 Combat Master-Piece with 158 SWCHP +P... ^~^

[@APTSynthesist]

Awesome talk! Good to hear GP100 mentioned, that was my first handgun. Lol@“Smolt”

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In 2006 I purchased a new, unused Ruger GPNY .38spl revolver. Ruger made it for the NYPD 👮🏻‍♂️ in 1991 but the firearm was never delivered. The union & NYPD went to new Glock, S&W 9mm sidearms. The GP 6 shot had a spurless DA only design. The robust GPNY rode in a Bianchi UM84R or black Blade tech left hand holster.

[@zerpblerd5966]

very amusing to me, I wrote+directed a mockumentary in film school (15 years ago) called "SMOLT" - it was a brand of cigarettes (that I made up)

[@dorseykindler9544]

Mine too. Built like a tank!

[@saygoodnight2010]

4 inch SP 101 in .357 is my off duty carry.

[@doughesson]

In 1993,as I changed from full time to part time security,my boss told me that I was now eligible to get my Tennessee armed guard certification.With my last full time guard paycheck($350.00),I bought a 4" stainless Ruger GP 100 with adjustable sights just because I liked the way that they looked.The only mod it had was a set of Uncle Mike's grips to fill in under the trigger guard so it wouldn't beat up my middle finger. In the state run training,I was told that I was the first revolver guy they'd seen in months,that most people were bringing autoloaders. That gun was stolen in 1997,as was its replacement in 2005.I want them both back.

[@gerardomontoya433]

Love my 1911s u guys always have good conversation and tips for gun maintenance and just good talks about the gun world

[@davidt5085]

Some very good points made here. Great to hear feedback and data from real world encounters.

[@karenalbin6589]

I shoot revolvers and semiautomatics. I guess this will label me as an early dinosaur but my favorites to shoot are a pair of Ruger 357 magnum Blackhawks. One is a three screw model and the other is a modern version. Very accurate guns, wonderful triggers, and I have never felt underpowered with this pair. Fun for plinking and comfortable for home defense.

[@joshuar3632]

Just got the kimber k6s 4", I love it

[@PacificAirwave144]

The S&W 39 was way ahead of its time and the first to the market with everything we love today. DA-SA, de-cocker-safety, magazine disconnect, adjustable sights, light alloy frame, heavy checkering on the wood grips Always loved the 1911 but I finally added a few 39's/59's to the safe (a couple too beautiful to shoot but yeah, they got shot). If S&W did a 10mm in the Model-39 format I'd own one. Anyone else still loving that old 70's design?

[@jeffriley3875]

Try 1955 design

[@TheBandit59]

Great video! Massad Ayoob probably taught me more than anyone , and helped keep me alive when i was a LEO? What a wealth of knowledge , what a legend!I was there at the time LEO’s went from wheelguns to semiautos ?

[@scottclark7592]

Have read his articles over the many years, but had never heard him speak- thank you for this video.

[@outinthesticks1035]

Forgive me for a inane comment , when this video started I thought"holy cow , Massad could give Sam Elliott a run in the deep voice department"

[@roykiefer7713]

What a GREAT and thoroughly enjoyable presentation; I thank you gentlemen (and Bill Wilson) for making these great insights - so decently and harmoniously presented - available. I’ll be 75 this month, I was raised on K and N Frames, as well as 1911-A1s, and I found SO much with which I agreed in this video. Now, to be clear, my expertise and abilities are non-existent in comparison to these superb professionals, however, I was impressed with their opinions re revolvers and traditional DA/SA autoloaders. I happen to favor the CZ 75-B, but I own and admire the Sig P22X series and the H&K USPs. I’d never before thought of the advantage of a manual safety - like a manual transmission for carjackings - but it makes a great deal of sense. So, manny thanks!

[@dhbroussard89]

Outstanding video love the little details you can get from listening to real deal gentlemen like this....make more please...

[@zerocool3957]

Every time these gentlemen speak, I listen. I always learn something when watching this channel.

[@CutlassOutdoors]

The secret to the PPK is to shoot it in .32acp. All of those complaints go out the window and it’s a very comfortable and accurate gun to shoot.

[@elsullo2]

Another secret to avoid PPK slide-bite is a SNUG simple slip-on rubber grip sleeve with one or two finger grooves. This gives much leverage during firing to keep the frame tang from tipping down...........................elsullo

[@BobcatSchneidermann]

Huh. Guess my fiancée will have to wait a further twenty minutes before dinner will be ready.

[@helloshklosh4111]

Lol

[@rick-kx7gy]

now if say you had both Betty AND Veronica - - -

[@82lowe36id]

Love these Gun Guy Episodes! Another great one!

[@timmesser3795]

Thanks to you both for the wonderful history and wisdom!! Priceless!!

[@mikewallace8087]

The Firearms should be on the table.

[@timblack6422]

I still carry a revolver - double action Smith..

[@kingofavaloswrld1484]

It is always enjoyable and informational to listen to these two gentlemen discuss weapons.

[@AB-kg6rk]

Such a treat, i could listen to these professors for hours.

[@justarandomname420]

The greatest advantage of a revolver is it seconds as a club. They go better with spurs as well.