Gunsmith Reveals Most Reliable Carry Gun

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

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[@frankbrowning328]

We should remember this is 1 gunsmith with his opinions on specific guns. This is no different than 1 auto mechanic with his opinions on specific cars/trucks. As gunsmiths we all have opinions based on our experiences. There is also exceptions to most every rule so your mileage may vary.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@Rnemhrd]

You are a Yeet cannon owner aren't you?

[@happynurse8706]

And 6 years doesn't make the gun Smith after 40 years talk to me

[@chadwallace3598]

A mechanic can still tell you the same thing. Cars that he sees more trouble with. Same thing

[@nolandenton1224]

I didn’t hear much in the way of recommendation or opinion. Almost a waste of time.

[@wallhome464]

Nice video. One underrated older gun is a CZ P07. Not too small, not too big. Great ergonomics, hammer fired.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@aml8444]

absolutely!

[@jerryshaffer4031]

Agreed!!!

[@derekp7269]

I have a P07 & P01 I rotate back & forth between. They've also been upgraded by Cajun Gun Works. They make a great pistol incredible.

[@wallhome464]

@@derekp7269 The trigger on the P07 is a little grainy. Maybe that will go away with more rounds through it. Aprox how much were the trigger jobs?

[@StealthyNomadica]

WRONG: The S&W EZ is an excellent firearm for someone with arthritis. The tabs on the mags make loading rounds so much more efficient. I don’t need no stinkin’ Uplula! It’s insanely easy to field strip, clean, and reassemble. I love the metal lever that raises at the top of the slide so that even if it’s dark, I can simply run my finger over it and feel that I have a round in the chamber. I love the safety in the grip, so I don’t have to use my other hand or check or fumble for a trigger safety. It forces me to remember to grip hard and I’m set. The EZ is perfect for someone who has trouble with hand strength!

[@pjperalta5298]

Good to know, thank you. I am on the thinner side with small hands. But I need a smaller gun to CC that doesn't print much for IWB. How is the EZ for EDC?

[@RealCujo]

I switched from Glocks to H&K. I enjoy the double action single action ones mostly due to preference

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

You have to carry what you shoot and prefer best. Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

The finish on HKs are second to none. That shit will last for decades.

[@tsim4139]

My first carry was the H&K P30. I never had an issue and I have over 10K rounds.

[@RealCujo]

@@tsim4139 yep I feel the same I have p30sk and a p2000 that I carry because I’m in the south hard not to print

[@tsim4139]

@@RealCujo I definitely understand.

[@LUVDOGS1954]

"Glock is the best", but I replaced all the parts.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

He doesn't think it is the best, but it is a reliable carry option. Most common reliable carry guns is at the 8:20 bookmark.

[@Asidebar]

He didn't have to replace the parts but he did because he wanted to. Replacing sights on a GLOCK is not needed unless you want night sights which can be ordered from GLOCK for less than having them installed later.

[@LUVDOGS1954]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy Got it, I am just a old grouch that still carries a Hi Power or 1911.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

@@LUVDOGS1954 you should carry what you shoot best and prefer. No perfect handgun for everyone. 👍

[@Modern_Firearms_Services]

I replace most of the parts on most of my firearms, not just the Glock

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Not to throw a monkey wrench, but I think that any CCW should be left alone with the exception of sights. Too many legal issues should you get on the stand with too many upgrades.God forbid that we ever have to use our CCW. Agree on the 1911❤ Thank You both!

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

[@alexskillz45]

If prosecutors are looking at my gun modifications to state their case that means I have nothing to worry about.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

@@alexskillz45 I would suggest seriously listening to Maas Ayoob on this subject, and if you don't have insurance like the USCCA I would seriously consider getting some. It's not the criminal trial that's going to get you, probably, if you shoot in self-defense. It's the civil trial and the family that's going to bankrupt you..and jail you.

[@alexskillz45]

@@nancyoffenhiser4916I'm familiar with the idea. I dont need that. Most people do thats for sure.

[@alexskillz45]

@@nancyoffenhiser4916 Regarding my initial comment: I understand most people are intimidated by prosecutors and lawyers. Most people will take a plea bargain or plead no contest to crimes they didn't commit due to the fear factor. That's if they can't afford a lawyer. I'm highly intelligent and rank rank 0 on the fear scale. I'm not afraid of lawyers or prosecutors. Much less the police. Most people can be facing a case against them and have a good argument on their defense, but they will have too much fear to use it, its sad, but, thats survival of the fittest. I have defeated prosecutors and police on many occasions. I'm sorry that you are a coward, but it is a fact, if the prosecutor is looking at modifications on your gun as their main evidence, that means they dont have much more. Its the defendants fault if it works against them.

[@russdennis7026]

I personally feel Glock wins as the best Bug out/carry pistol just for the ease of complete breakdown. Parts are widely available, maintenance is low and reliability is high. But choosing a carry gun is all subjective to what works for you. Keep training and carry on.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@kb9oak749]

I carry J frame revolvers exclusively. My current EDC is an early 1970's featherweight No Dash Model 37.

[@paulmoss7940]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@scottgoldfarb95]

WOW that Keebler Elf really knows what he's talking about! Great content!

[@Modern_Firearms_Services]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@AG-no1dq]

i love my SW 9 mm EZ. It was my first 3 years ago. I have since added many other pistols to my collection, but I still love my EZ.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@007Chancellor]

I love my 1911s. I have carried and shot them for decades. Never once have I had a problem operating the thumb or grip safeties under stress - on the street or on the competition range. It is not a gun for amateurs. It is an outstanding gun for professionals who train with it.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@robertbarlow6715]

Love mine also

[@kennethbaker5223]

Good video. Love my HK, Sig, and CZ carry pistols. Personal preference.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You have to carry what fits you best 😁

[@HalfCrazy520]

Grip safeties: My wife, as a brand new shooter, picked up the Shield 9 EZ and fired 200 rounds through it before she even noticed the grip safety. She now has about 12K rounds through hers, had a custom Cerakote job done on it, and will 'absolutely not' upgrade to the Equalizer. When re-holstering, you can put your thumb on the back of the slide and the grip safety is not defeated... safer that way. There really are advantages, especially being a hammer fired pistol that lacks a trigger blade safety. No one in this family has ever had the grip safety keep the gun from going bang when they wanted it to. The grip safety hinges at the bottom, so if your grip is even half-assed you will defeat it. It's an effort NOT to depress it when reassembling the pistol.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

No way she has 12k but thanks for watching

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy Yeah, some of that ammo goes through another gun, so maybe 10k... Why is that so unbelievable? She's had that gun like 3 years and we shoot a lot. I don't shoot 9mm much, but we sure go through a bunch of it and she sure does love that pistol. When my wife gets home the bra comes off before the holster. Dedication.

[@mtnman8876]

@@HalfCrazy520 I've got an old Glock 23 with 10k on it and I have only changed out the recoil spring. Nobody believes the round count on it but its pretty apparent when the gun is disassembled, due to wear marks.

[@paulmoss7940]

I agree on the EZ. I bought one pre-emptively for arthritis, and found out I like it as much or more than more expensive and popular carry guns. Zero problems , Keeper for sure .

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@paulmoss7940 I have shot the 9 EZ a bunch too. I WISH S&W would do the Equalizer in .45 ACP... I would carry that over my current EDC (Sig P-320C .45). The EZ is so slim that it conceals easily, but big enough that the controls aren't difficult to use and your hand isn't in the way when changing the magazine. Recoil is surprisingly light and most people who pick it up shoot it well. A capable firearm for anyone, not just those with hand strength issues.

[@ShawnShipstad]

It is great to hear most of his work is upgrades. This gives us all a bit of confidence of the workmanship of the bulk of tools. I liked hearing that a 300-350-Canick is reliable. This gives more people the ability to own with out fincially strapping themselves. Great video-Thank you.

[@MRPosserLivestreams]

Sig life baby!!! And I do like Springfield XDM too 🤔

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Neil and I are fans of those as well.

[@plightfoot8491]

I have the Springfield XDM in 45 acp little heavy with a full mag but I love that piece my normal everyday carry is a 92F Beretta 1980 std military issue never failed me saved my ass twice

[@25N77]

This program style video was well done.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thank you!

[@elchango007]

S&W EZ is a great gun, wife and her friends love it, not sure why you both hate it.....

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Not that they hate it, but almost everytime someone brings it to a class they have at least a few times they have to fix their grip due to the design of the grip safety being long and skinny. Not short, fat, and higher up like the 1911 styles others have. Scary to think under stress you may not have the perfect grip in a self-defense situation. Everything is easy on the range with paper targets and no real stress. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

@@geaugafirearmsacademyThat makes sense. I agree. Lots of crazy shit can happen when you're under stress. 😅

[@edwardkawecki8101]

That is why I added a 1in.x1/8in. piece of 3M adhesive soft rubber to the back of the grip safety on my wife's EZ 9MM to avoid the occasional ftf if a high tight grip isn't used. Not everyone's web on their hand between their thumb and index finger is able to reach and apply enough pressure and movement to release the grip safety with 100% reliability. S&W denied it was a problem when I contacted them about the issue and said no one has ever complained about it. Well I told them they can't ever say that again.

[@myrddrral]

Interesting. I own a Glock, a Hellcat, and CZ P10C. All great, and very reliable, so I fully agree with his opinion. Another one I own is the Masada, which in my experience is equally reliable (and I've used it in adverse conditions).

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@soarsbrokenchains7527]

Everyone has their opinions on this subject. I will fall back on this; it’s not necessarily the tool, as much as it is the operator of the tool. So training is more important. With that being said (I’m not discounting the fact that a quality tool is important)! The mission is also a consideration. As an example the average CCW holder is not an operator or LEO so is less likely to find themselves in a firefight. Again I can’t emphasize enough to train and be familiar with the manual of arms for the tool you choose to carry. Im a huge fan of the P80 glocks but the current political environment made me switch to Walther and Beretta depending on my seasonal environment.

[@oneshoeless]

Each person has to find their own "best fit." I've carried a number of different guns over the years. (Even a 1911) The Glock is probably the best "bugout" gun because of parts. I carry a Shadow Systems (G-19) as no matter what I try to carry, I just keep coming back to it. The dang thing has been flawless in several classes, IPDA competitions and just practice time. I used to love S&W, but their quality seems to have gone to crap. Giving the Canik a run now, the SS is on my night stand. Just make sure you train with what you carry.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@oldcop18]

I was issued a Glock 19, then later a Glock 23, for the last 10 yrs of my career & never had a malfunction. In retirement it’s a Smith M&P 2.0 Compact 9MM also never a malfunction since my ‘97 retirement. Just qualified for my LEOSA certification w/the M&P, scored 96.4%.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and your service.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I own a few M&Ps 1.0 & a 2.0 .40 version. I have a few gen 4, gen 5. I like both but M&Ps do have some minor fit, function issues. I'd add I too put after market items on my Glocks, gen 4 & 5. Sights, KKM or True Precision barrels, LWD extractors, Glock Store slide locks, Vickers mag releases. Milspin Tactical back plates.

[@DrumandPianoDude]

In addition to my Glock 17, 43, 26, and 30, I love my Ruger P345, P95, Walther P99 (.40S&W), Kahr P40, S&W 4043, and my S&W 64-7 for concealed carry. Any opinions on these as for reliability? I'm not into custom jobs. I'm a plain, out-of-the-box guy. Great video!

[@alucius1]

I love my glock 43x. Its my primary carry. Ameriglo night sights

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'd seriously look at a new 43X MOS 9mm with factory Ameriglos or Trijicon HD orange 3 dot sights. I can buy "blue label" Glocks & the 43X MOS is a good pick.

[@ronolson2024]

Darryl for some reason didn't want to specifically give a list of anything. Some of what he liked I've had considerable trouble with. Like the P365 that has has FTE troubles twice, & dead front sight twice. My P365XL has been sent back twice for dead triggers & now the front sight has died. My PC Shield Plus with its 4" ported barrel had to be sent back with FTF with only the 13 rd. mag. I also was unable to remove the slide. I believe these 2 issues were related because after S&W fixed it the same 13 rd. mag gave no more problems. Since it has been reliable with only the occasional stove pipe. My 1st gun was a Ruger LC9S Pro & only got a couple of thousand rds. through it before Ruger had to replace it.with a pistol of my choice, which was a Ruger SR9C (love this pistol-shoots great, reliable, durable so far), accurate after drifting the adjustable rear sight with another adjustment to elevation. My Ruger LCP2 needed a new barrel and ejector. My Kimber Micro 9 was only good for 500 rounds before it began to have many malfunctions. And Kimbers customer service is poor. Getting your tooth pulled is an easier process! I shot my CZ P10C to death which only took a couple of thousand rounds. But CZ did right by replacing it with a 2nd Gen P10C which has a much better trigger than the 1st Gen. So far it is holding up but I only shoot my carry guns the most (P365, P365XL with an aftermarket 4.2" SS threaded barrel) , & the PC Shield Plus with the 4" ported barrel). As none have been shown to be 100% reliable I was hoping for Darryl to say what is reliable. All I got was Glock with aftermarket parts & the P365 lineup, & I've read where the Hellcat has some trigger problems. So I really didn't learn anything. I guess there will be more self education for me but was hoping for some real honesty. I will hope that other viewers will chime in & hopefully get some honesty there.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@lucasskywheeler9818]

interesting that youve had so many issues with so many firearms.. ive carried a hellcat sine they came out and have over 4000 rounds through it with no failures yet. the trigger issue is only if you dont pay attention to your finger pressure and squeeze to the side and not straight on. the trigger safety is a little too large so if you scrape a bit off there is no worries even if you dont know how to shoot it.sounds like youve got some bad luck with firearms but i feel like these guys were honest and legit.... Dont buy crap cheap guns and youll be ok hi point and jiminez and skyy are crap total crap. even a taurus g3c is a legit carry gun that is reliable just do research and youll be okay

[@kathrynleaser5093]

Good post. I kept waiting for the list. Lot of talk with no real nailed down best reliable handgun. 😊

[@jimchambers7548]

I love my German 229 but it is heavy to carry unless using OWB holster. Great content 👍👍

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@dirkdejong8421]

Ok, so everything I have seen or read about the EZ and Equalizer has been positive until I watched this video. Then you say its the worst weapon since the butter knife so how about a clearer video identifying WHY it is such a poor design. Is it prone to failure? Does it shoot poorly? How about some clarification?

[@jefftabor595]

I carried the 1911 for years, and trained on the manual safety. I guess it is easy to not care if a gun has a safety when you are in an office where retention isn’t a thing. I really enjoyed the content and style today. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@revearpthepackinpreacher8422]

Revolver guy here. I openly admit that they are my preference and I am probably biased. However, it was interesting to me that the only reason the gunsmith gave for revolvers “jamming” was because of people Hollywooding the cylinder. Anyone who seriously carries and runs revolvers knows to not slam the cylinder shut. So, if you don’t do that then things do not get bent. Revolvers can fail but they will not “jam” in the way semi autos do. No failure to feed, no failure to eject, no double feeds. It’s true that a revolver can fail to operate if there is build up underneath the ejector star or in the cylinder. But if you keep your revolver clean that doesn’t happen. It’s also true they can break and have a catastrophic malfunction that would need to be fixed by a gunsmith, but that can happen to any gun. Anything man made can break. But if you shoot your revolver pretty often, perform function checks regularly, keep it clean and make sure all screws are tight, it will be extremely reliable, and the old saying of “six for sure” will prove to be pretty true.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@32Jarrod]

This. If you want to talk about most reliable, revolvers have to be at the top of the list. There may be other reasons (of personal preference) to reject revolvers as carry guns, but reliability is not such a reason.

[@happynurse8706]

You people are crazy I'm 70 years old have been shooting all types of weapons since I was 11 I have never had a revolver fail to fire an operate that was taken care of we're not talking about beating a gun up you can beat up any gun but a carry gun for self-protection only a revolver an quality weapon

[@aarona8203]

I like my p320 m18 especially since I put the Wilson combat grips on. But it is difficult to conceal in the dead of summer

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@CoelhoSports]

Wear an xl t-shirt hanging down. Problem solved.

[@aarona8203]

@sucracristo yeah that's what I've been doing, but doing so also makes me look frumpy. Now getting a "summer gun" is just an excuse to buy something new lol.

[@CoelhoSports]

@@aarona8203 crossbreed ST set at full cant so the grip presses against your back at 5pm is probably the best IWB for m17/m18 (i have both slide assemblies).

[@matlockhart292]

I love my Canik! Phenomenal for the price! All around, great gun.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

They are great! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@shawnelobet9820]

Beretta Px4 storm hands down. Can't tell me no different. Designed to shoot forever get the Langdon variation

[@rogerknight2267]

I have the Beretta PX4 Storm in a .40 with the stainless slide. After maybe 500 rounds, without ever a problem, it started mis-feeding at the range one day. I took it home, broke it down, and found the plastic recoil spring rod totally destroyed. Who puts a light weight plastic recoil spring rod in a $700 pistol? This was my CCW. Thank goodness it happened at the range and not the Walmart parking lot in a fire fight. Reached out to Beretta and they sent me a metal rod replacement. It shoots fine now but I put it away and now carry a S&W M&P 2.0 .40 cal. I just can’t regain my trust in my Beretta. It’s all in my head, I know.

[@keeganjacobs5913]

well maintained staccato 2011 is my everyday carry, very reliable, accurate, durable, ergonomics fits the hand great. Too many plastics out there broke on me like sig 365 macro the trigger spring and Glocks. Thanks for the video.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching! You have to carry what you shoot well and prefer. No one size fits all for conceal carry. 👍

[@Asidebar]

This guy is a gunsmith he makes his living at upgrades. Why would you expect him to say a stock GLOCK or nay gun is the best?

[@jjcrazylegs7081]

Because it's not.

[@zackbenedict9142]

Right now its a Shadow Systems CR920 Elite for me. This gun came with everything i needed out of the box.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Awesome gun, thanks for watching.

[@Cuba537]

Same here, CR920 for Summer time and MR920 for winter.

[@SgtHulkasToe]

Victor's Gunsmithing does incredible work. I can vouch.

[@matthewblumenthal804]

I generally carry my 365XL. I love to shoot my baretta px40. If I had the bucks, I'd send it off to Langdon for upgrades. Lot of good guns out there. Good segment. Thanks1

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@paulmoss7940]

xl is sweet.

[@brandonfisher4436]

I 100% agree on that shield EZ. Design causes all kinds of issues.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@denniswerner1670]

I’m a 1911 / 2011 guy. Love them. Mine have been very reliable. Most of the time the negatives are subjective.

[@denniswerner1670]

Just to add, I shoot my 2011 and 1911 every week in a competitive setting, IDPA during Spring and Summer, PPC during Winter. They are comfortable, reliable, fast, accurate. Smooth shooting guns. IDPA is all about speed, accuracy, and reliability. 🤞 hasn’t failed me yet. They do require a break in period when brand new though. Steel on steel sliding together, parts have to wear together, but once they do, smooth as hell.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You have to carry what you prefer and shoot well. No one size fits all for carry guns.

[@denniswerner1670]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy absolutely. Love the channel. You guys are great, always have great material. Informative and entertaining.

[@CitizenCarrier]

Excellent video with good, solid advice on what constitutes a good carry gun. Happy to see the two guns that are in my EDC rotation made the list! 😎 Most of the time my Walther PDP Full size 5 inch with the Holosun SCS optic is on my belt. When I feel like going with iron sights, my Canik Elite Combat won a spot on my belt. I have yet to find any other out of the box gun with as fine of a trigger. Even compared to my Walther believe it or not.

[@georgegeorge5901]

I bought a G 19 in Mar. Purchased a wheel gun 2 Mos. later. S & W 638. I feel the S & W is the best of both worlds with its recessed hammer and being both S/ A and D/ A. Couple it with the Glock....well I'm satisfied.

[@docgillygun9531]

What are your thoughts on the BUL Armory SAS II UL? Half the price of Staccato and Wilson Combat.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Buy a Walther PPQ and you won't have to replace anything, awesome straight outta the box.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Nice gun, thanks for watching

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I own a 1.0 format Walther PDP 9mm. Excellent carry or duty gun. I've seen 0 problems, jams with factory 9mm ammunition. Since 2021. A big - with PDPs is the lack of gear, holsters but overall the PDP line is worth the $.

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

So true.

[@q4life551]

I got a ppq and pdp. I still replaced the guide rods and springs

[@cchgn]

I've been shooting IDPA for over 25 years and am a SO, I've seen pretty much every type and model carry guns come through. Plus I build 1911 and work on them, in amateur status. IMO, the single most prevalent issue with mass produced guns is MIMS parts. They are SO unreliable. Not a matter of IF, but WHEN they will fail, and at least is an aggravation, to a total catastrophic failure. Mostly the latter. SO, when talking about this topic, I suggest separating that from the overall function of the gun. Meaning, I can take a cheap, unreliable gun and make it reliable, BUT the overlall configuration is a whole nother thing. ALSO, are they talking about "out of the box'? I wouldn't trust ANY mass produced gun "out of the box". As a matter of course,I replace all MIMS parts with forged and polish up all mating surfaces. I have owned and shot about every make and model, including revolvers And I have my own preferences: I do not like Sigs, H&k, CZ, M9, et al, for two reasons - the bore is a mile over the grip and I hate DA/SA. I don't like Glocks for the same reasons mentioned in the video. I had a S&W mod 66 revolver that was sending fire and lead out the side of the cylinder. I shot a Ruger SP101 that quickly developed timing issues, so I ditched carry revolvers. Now, I'm old school and carried a JMB 1911 ( Colt Combat Commander, 70 series) in the USMC (I joined in 1976, at 17) for 8 years, but I can't carry a 1911 as a civilian. I carried IWB at 4:00, and found that my daily activities took the thumb safety off and depressed the grip safety, on a condition one 1911, so that''s no good. SInce then, I've switched to appendix carry and a S&W M&P9, as I love the grip angle and SA trigger. IMO, it's truly a "point and shoot" pistol. I regularly shoot keyholes with minimal effort.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

I'm big fan of M&P 9 2.0

[@davidr7333]

What is the trigger pull weight on your carry Glock?

[@graywind4326]

The only thing you need to replace on a glock is the place holder sights. Which work just fine actually. Especially if carried in a kydex holster with tall and wide sight channel. Otherwise the issue the front sight gets rounded corners from holster wear. But the front sight can break off so yes there are better choices. Leave everything else alone.

[@johngriffim8616]

Ruger P95 serves me well. What is your opinion on this 9mm? Would like to upgrade sights. Recommendations?

[@Toolness1]

300-350 guns can be perfectly reliable, there's a ton of competition these days driving prices down so there's a lot of reliable options for people who can't afford training, holster, ammo, AND a 500+ dollar gun CZ P10C Caniks like they discussed Ruger LCP/LC9/etc SAR B6P9C EAA Witness P compact Those are just ones I have personal experience with.

[@wecouldnotkeepit4804]

My favorite: CZ 75 D PCR.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@Gregandbrandi]

I also have a “EZ”. I’ve only have around 500 rounds in it. No issues. In your opinion why is it a bad design?

[@josephhelyenek9203]

CZ made in the Czech Republic. Slovakia and Czech has been manufacturing weapons I believe since the 19 th century. They can be heavy but ultra reliable and accurate out of the box and that’s what it’s all about.

[@facelessman5362]

DA/SA CZ are REALLY slept on as carry guns, esp the polymer ones.

[@dennishein2812]

I’m one a them poor folks that Carries a budget gun . I’ve carried a few different ones over the years and everyone I’ve carried has never failed to go bang when I pulled the trigger. I even carried a 1942 Nagant for sometime as it was the gun I had. I’ve never owned a Glock and never will. I don’t like the way it feels in my hand + I don’t like the idea of blindly following the crowd. There are other very reliable guns out there, and even more affordable ones, that aren’t Glock. I’ve been a fan of Ruger since before Glock ever came out and they’ve never failed me. I trust them and I stick with them.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@magdump7380]

Just because it’s aftermarket does not mean it’s an upgrade.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

That's true, thanks for watching

[@MusicianZombie]

What are y’all’s thoughts on Shadow Systems?

[@hawg427]

My late Father paased on many guns to me, one of them being a chrome Colt 1911 that he had sent back to Colt and they accurised ( spelling ) and now that gun is very accurate. I remember the one I carried in the Army you had to aim high to hit the center. LOL Good job guys.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Appreciate you video and viewpoints. I've never felt comfortable with the Glock grip. Maybe because I'm an old poop. I used a .357 Colt Python as my duty gun in the 70's. Along with a well maintained and upgraded 1911 for off duty carry. So no Glocks, I prefer the M&P 9mm. The grip just feels right in my hand and I shoot it better than the Glock. Nothing personal. It's just about fit. Like Wrangler jeans fit me and feel better than Lee jeans. Both are good products so no arguments from me. However, last week I purchased a Shield Plus. I live in a state that allows more than 10 round mags. Which, btw DOES negatively affect my grip. So, I ordered and picked up a 2nd 13 round mag at the local Sportsman's. The kid behind the counter is darn near rabid on how much better his Glock 19 is. To the point that I finally had to dead eye him and say "You do you". The only other thing that I can think of that folks just get so worked up or passionate about was Ford vs. Chevy or Mopar, muscle cars or pickups.

[@mbarevalac257]

So is any Glock clone reliable such as the Palmetto dagger?

[@established_1803]

I had 2 hks p2000 and p30s they both had random malfunctions that I didn’t care for but my glocks never had an issue. I had viktors legacy cut up my glock 19 in fairport Ohio and I love it. I didn’t used to love the thing but I made it mine since I gotta trust it with my life. I might have them trim out my slide for rmr but I shot one with rmr and it wasn’t like a video game it still takes getting used to

[@kathrynleaser5093]

So what is his pick?

[@kb9oak749]

21 ft rule means you don't let them get close enough to touch you or your gun.

[@againstit224]

Good luck with that, I've seen how people can move. No way to keep 21 feet away from other people when out in public anyway,

[@ahmedreyes1176]

I think for self defense and competition reliability is the first priority. There are a lot of gun with malfunctions that never end up in the gunsmith hands because they work but no consistent ex some ruger, some m&p, 1911.

[@kenharper7189]

Happy to hear he likes the P365! I've fondled a couple at stores and shows, and I think I'm ready to adopt one 😁 and add to my family.

[@tommyboy8341]

I carry a g3c i love it no problems at all and have over 1000 rounds through it

[@maxander9010]

Great job guys very informative, upfront and concise.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thank you!

[@onpsxmember]

If you do another video go over some DA/SA pistols. Nicely done! Sig Sauer left Germany cause they couldn't land a big contract, had some issues after they sold to Colombia with falsified papers. So there are German tolerances, Swiss tolerances and USA tolerances. If you get your hands on an old XFive or a P210 that wasn't shot a lot, that's toight like a toiger and smooth. Now not even the 'custom' shop gets close. It would be cool to talk about less known or less widespread brands like some Grand Power, Arex, Steyr, Arma Zeka or also talk about Block derivatives directly bought from an 'upgrade' company vs. buying a bunch of bits.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Great suggestion, thanks for watching.

[@justhavingfun0736]

CZ P01 is one of the most tested pistols out there. I trust my life with it.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@richardmoore1669]

Your personal rateing for the CZ P10C as a consealed cary inside waist band gun

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

I carry a Gloths Wessck. It's one of them good budget pistols.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@gregblankenship7584]

Love the yeet cannon several thousand rounds zero problems

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@Quality_Guru]

Nicely done. I have come to find out that it is getting harder and harder these days to find a "bad" pistol if you are spending around 500+ dollars. Glock, M&P, CZ, Walther, Sig, H&K, FN, Beretta, and yes even Canik all make great firearms. The one exception that I will make is that I don't care for any pistols that aren't coming out with an optics ready slide.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@inmyopinion_3672]

Choices are good. I avoid optic ready slides on purpose. I consider optics on a gun for games only. I would never put an optic an a serious ccw gun. Ever.

[@alexskillz45]

​@@inmyopinion_3672I carried with an optic for about a year and eventually got over it having to clean the lens and worrying about the batteries all the time. I just never had peace of mind.

[@pauldiaco3817]

I went to purchase a Glock 17 years ago. The guy behind the counter went to pull the gun out of the case, and broke the rear sights. It took me over 25 years to finally break down and buy my first Glockerware pistol.

[@TheDrew718]

@Paul Diaconate you probably could have gotten a good deal on the G17. You were going to replace the cheap sights anyway.

[@alexskillz45]

😂 Sure

[@largelarry2126]

Nothing about the VP9?

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

He was just saying a few that he thought of in the moment of popular reliable carry guns. VP9 is also great.

[@CookbookAdventures]

What are your thoughts on HK and the Staccato CS? What box does the CS not check? Not trying to be an ass, just wondering.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Darrell isn't a fan of single action with manual safties for a carry gun.

[@CookbookAdventures]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy I'm guessing because there is one more action you have to take, in your draw stroke? In a stressful situation I can see how this could go bad. Or just personal preference?

[@MrMoneygreen27]

Great video !

[@rksg2003]

What will reduce felt recoil in a Glock43? Slide spring but which one?

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@RepentorPerish77]

CZ all day!! I'm feeling Caniks too

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@plightfoot8491]

Everyone I know that carries a glock has had them heavily modified I’ll stick to my 1982 92F std. issue a little heavy but I have a big hand it’s very reliable and a perfect fit everyone has a different opinion I’ve tried most all 9 and 10 mm other than the 92F I carry a 1911 45 acp

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@Bar1putt]

Thanks for another great video Neil and Kim. I know people from all over the country and world are watching but as I often mention I’m from NE Ohio. I’m wondering where Darrell is located?

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

He is in Fairport Harbor. It is called Viktor's Legacy Custom Gunsmithing.

[@Bar1putt]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy Thanks 😊

[@JV-wq6xb]

Thanks. Great info

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@evaneason6906]

I would like his opinion on the Ruger SR series.

[@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv]

I carried the 1911 for years & other Firearms but now Iam carrying the model 41 of the Glock in ( 45 ) caliber and didn't change anything on it even though I can ♦️

[@ken244]

great vid, thanks

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@charlesmckinley29]

What do you recommend for the 80+ year old with hand strength issues, stroke or arthritis? 2 of the 3 380EZ Smith and Wessons in the family have the last live round stove pipe issue. Been back to S&W and still have the issue. Any suggestions to fix it? Adding a red dot did make it even easier to rack, didn’t help the stovepiping. Thanks

[@patientestant]

Have you been storing the magazines full? That could help. If the spring is not as stiff, I think it helps reduce the stove piping issue. Have you tried different ammo?

[@charlesmckinley29]

@@patientestant they have done it sense new. It is only the very last round in the mag and when you have a proper tight grip on the pistol. If I replace the mag spring it will be harder for them to load. They run like sewing machines except for the last round.

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

I'm up there in age as well. My choice is SIG Sauer p365-380 with manual safety. Easy to rack, great shooter.

[@B_R_]

Sounds like a definite magazine or mag catch/release button issue. You can end up with slight over insertion or slight under insertion if the cuts in the magazine body are slightly off or if the magazine release mechanism inside the grip is slightly off. There's really no room for it to be anything else or it would happen more often than just the last round. Stay on Smith & Wesson customer service until they correct it for you.

[@charlesmckinley29]

@@B_R_ thank you. It would be the button mechanisms as the mags work fine in the third pistol. I was hoping it was fixed in the Performance Center guns but it showed up on the first video I watched on the PC version.

[@lockedon8953]

What brand trigger would you recommend for a G19?

[@aaronwilcox6417]

The Timney trigger is nice

[@MikeyD22]

Apex triggers have successful on Glocks.

[@Modern_Firearms_Services]

I run the Timney

[@Steve-racer]

Good video

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thank you!

[@robertezell1916]

But I find myself more and more carrying my S&W M&P SHIELD PLUS in .30 super carry. I ran all the test I think I need to, to validate this new round for me. Wet phone books have proven to be a cheap and dependable medium and bullet results tent to show just what a round can do. The Shield is an easy gun to carry.

[@Shel-kx6ef]

What does a Block really cost if you have to replace a bunch of factory installed parts. My brother uses a Block and has spent too much money making it right for him. A gun should be good to go for the average shooter.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@jcoolG192]

You don't have to replace anything. The aftermarket parts that are available are because of it's popularity. The more popular a pistol becomes, the more you will see aftermarket parts on the market, and on user's pistols.

[@josechino4704]

No mention taurus g3?

[@craigroberts6439]

CZ to me is a way better gun than a Glock. I agree about the 1911. Two of my favs are my 1911’s but they are pretty heavy to carry around but so gun to shoot.

[@kalstewart1971]

Good to hear Canik on this list

[@xTheSmokingBarrelx]

Some may think otherwise but in a shootout my M-Carbo Keltec PMR-30 Is with me at all times 3 mags 90 rounds no recoil.

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

To each his own. But, hopefully your choice don't leave you in a box some day. I agree, who puts plastic sights on a combat gun? Another stupid plastic part, replacing a metal part, which shouldn't happen.

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ugatobekittenme]

*changes literally every part of a glock so it isn't a glock and calls it "upgrading"* Yeah I don't respect this guys word at all

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@rsbarrett8529]

This is a very good presentation!! Ol' Neil has sure loosened up in front of the camera, huh?!!!😁

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

I'm always who you see on camera.

[@christisking1193]

Any word on Shadow Systems?

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

He didn't have time to mention every make and manufacturer. They make quality products, thanks for watching and commenting

[@ehayes5217]

Thanx, great info👍🇺🇸

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@chuckdriver8269]

Sighs are the only thing I change on my Glock pistols. Consequently my latest acquisition of a Glock 17 Gen 5 came with Ameriglo Trooper sights and I’ve been running it stock. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.🇺🇸

[@joekibbles1362]

Thoughts on the CZ P01?

[@geaugafirearmsacademy]

I love the P10c

[@davebielke6319]

@@geaugafirearmsacademy you could have just said " thanks for watching "