5 Best Home Defense Pistols For Beginners

[@colburn888]

5: 1:28 - Canik SFX Rival/TP9 Variants 4: 5:09 - Walther PDP 3: 7:42 - S&W M&P 2.0 Series 2: 10:25 - Glock 34 1: 12:46 - CZ P10 F

[@ck.standard]

You're the real MVP

[@BenMaviyiSeverim]

Thank you, hero.

[@tomarmstrong4761]

My first handgun, and one that I refuse to sell, is a P10F. Interestingly, when I went to buy a handgun, I told the counter person that I was new to having handguns (I had had a .22 rifle as a teen, but it got lost in one or another of several moves), that I wanted a solid first pistol that could be a home defense piece as well as a "learn to shoot" gun. I got spoiled, frankly, and the majority of the handguns I've bought since then have been CZ products.

[@JustJames27-cv5xg]

Appreciate you bro!

[@JustJames27-cv5xg]

Keep trackin

[@bikesnab1]

So a couple years back I wanted my wife to upgrade her home defense pistol. We went shopping. She fell in love with the PDP. Easy to rack, longer barrel. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks

[@Shadow__133]

I have the Pdp F-ighter and it's perfect! 👍🏼

[@CrashRacknShoot]

It's a solid choice, for sure. Good on her for not getting intimidated by a bigger gun. Most ladies I know who start into guns want smaller, which only hurts the start of their foray into firearms.

[@Shadow__133]

@@CrashRacknShoot He said she was upgrading, not starting.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

​@@Shadow__133eh, fair. Point still stands.

[@JKLauderdale]

Walther's PDP is a great gun, it's my EDC IMO, home defense is a little different. You don't know where you'll be if/when someone breaks in so I have three in my home. I have my bedside G19, an EP9 and PSA's Dagger and they ALL run Glock's 9mm mags. This ensures that, no matter where I am, I have access to something that will run the same magazine/ammo as the next location in my home

[@scottlame6724]

Walther PDP. Outstanding gun. Great ergonomics, reliable as hell.

[@andrewcz8871]

Absolutely. It is my go-to for home defense. My backup (on the wife's side of the bed in an identical quick action safe) is a PPQ M2.

[@AaronDefensive]

Your videos are a part of the reason why I have a PDP as my first handgun over a year ago. It has been a great shooter and has not disappointed. I am very grateful you had so much content to help new shooters like me and you still continue to entertain. I wish you the best!

[@brandonkoontz3235]

My first gun is a canik tp9sfx and it's never had any problems very accurate and nice trigger I highly recommend the gun.

[@Jonathan-iq7lc]

I have darkside rival. 2 light primer strikes 3000rds. Cheap training ammo too Blazer brass 115

[@stevenpatrick77]

Was my first as well ! I have an elite combat now and it’s treated me well to say the least !

[@Prieto956]

I got a Cz P10F SR with night sights for 350 about 3 weeks ago and took it to the range and shot 500 rounds through it and shoots like a dream!!

[@Midwest49er]

where did you get that for so cheap?

[@SM-zr1hx]

Looking to purchase one..where did you get such a great price ? Appreciate it.

[@donnycarrier6220]

I love that you always give the M&P series some love. I carry for work and as an EDC. Buttttt, in your comments about reliability, you forgot to tell new viewers that you left one in the apocalyptic elements of your state for 3 MONTHS and it still functioned relatively well! 🤣🤣❤️❤️. Anytime I get asked about my M&P, I show them that video and they’re sold on it 🤣🤣

[@BigTuckUSA]

"If you miss on the first five, you've got 15 more to go!" ROFL Chris is awesome. 🙂 I also have a CZ P10-F. My favorite pistol. Shoots like a dream.

[@stealmysunshine]

Good choice my friend

[@KenS826]

My guy! A buddy of mine has finally gotten off his ass about getting a handgun. He asked me which is the best to get as his first gun. I told him to watch your channel... sure enough, this video is out 2 days later. Thank you for the great advice as usual.

[@kevinrtres]

....so what did he get...? and what's his reaction to it...?

[@oklahomasooner7686]

I’ve bought both of my guns because of your reviews. First was the CZ p10F and next was my EDC the M&P 2.0 compact. I’m glad I listened!

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

I've had my CZP10F since 2019. Never fails.

[@joshuafallet5690]

My wife chose it as her first gun and I'm proud of her decision. Even though I think the full size grip looks goofy in her small hands.

[@brianholle9498]

100's of rounds through mine. With a light. Not a single malfunction so far.

[@Rick-fe8xn]

Same here!! Out of every firearm I have this is the one I would grab first in a home defense situation or even my daily self defense

[@Rick-fe8xn]

​@joshuafallet5690 did she try all the back straps out?

[@El_Piloto_de_Leche]

P10C was my first pistol and is still my favorite lol

[@hunter1028]

It's always a good day when Honest Outlaw drops a video 🔥

[@Pablitooo_06]

No experience shooter here. Thank you for these recommendations really helps a lot!

[@JacksonWalter735]

The Walther PDP is legit. It's a great all in one package and the ergonomics is very comfortable for many beginners. It also forces beginners to work on their grip mechanics and recoil control for better shooting overall in the long run. Yeah their are other guns out there that will be easier to shoot in the beginning (like a Glock), but many times beginners don't work enough on their techniques leading to bad habits. I personally started with a Sig P320 and I was glad that forced me to learn how to shoot properly because I can shoot most guns flat. I didn't even realize people thought the Walther PDP was snappy after I shot it until I read comments online. My aunt never shot a gun in her life before she moved to America from New Zealand. She's been training almost exclusively on my dad's 4.5" Walther PDP Full size. She's tried other guns afterwards, but still goes back to the PDP and can shoot it extremely flat. If a 5'3 skinny 41 year old lady can do it, I think anyone out there can do it if they train. also the trigger guard is huge so if you're up north doing work around your yard or property with gloved hands, I found that the PDP makes it really easy to get a gloved finger in.

[@pcpolice7937]

The PDP-F is the perfect size for my hands. I believe they came out with this size for the ladies, but it is great for men alike. Also Holosun now offers the SCS PDP-GR, a green dot optic specifically for the PDP. Perfect set up.

[@allinornuthin]

Stumbled across your channel. Now I watch it religiously. Love your content and honesty. And the fact that you support the kids and homeless shelters.

[@tscoff]

When I lived In Pennsylvania I wore gloves in my house because I WAS paying my heating bill! And keeping it a little bit cooler saved me a lot of money!

[@paulkolhepp5070]

Totally agree with the full size pistol. I use either my CZ P09 or my SAR K2 45, both have been 100% reliable for me.

[@JGreen46]

Always a pleasure watching yourself and your wife videos on KZbin. I appreciate all the support you give. Hope you have a good day sir.

[@lensmith189]

This is perfect. I’m starting my daughter off defending Herself. Thank You!

[@farmingngu]

Im training mine as well. She's 1 in july😂

[@lensmith189]

@@farmingngu 🤣

[@jedeckert9525]

Great gun for girls is the ruger security 380 light rack. You can rack the slide with 1 finger.

[@ENCAGED79]

How about a top 5 pistols for wrong handed people living in a right handed household?! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ENCAGED79]

@@farmingnguMy ole man waited until I was 3 before I dhot my first pistol, but the earlier, the better 🦾

[@jamesphifer171]

Just acquired my pdp a few days ago. Now it resides in my safe right next to the cz p10C. Wonderful firearms

[@joeythomas6005]

My first gun was the Walther PDP F-series with the 4 inch barrel. The light trigger pull and easy slide racking make it perfect for my wife and me to shoot. Also comes with optic plate and rail for light, perfect first home defense 9mm imo!

[@pcpolice7937]

Great gun. Holosun now makes a dedicated green optic for it, the SCS PDP GR. Direct mount - No plates in between. Circle dot reticle selectable to either / or. Perfect complement to nearly perfect firearm

[@kevinrogers8779]

Love your reviews and videos! As a retired LEO, I have people ask all the time about what’s the best home defense or CCW gun. While my standard response is “The one YOU can shoot with the most accuracy and efficiency given your frame, hand size and skill level”, they always follow up with “What are some you can recommend?” Currently owning two of these (the PDP Compact and the Glock 34), I’m going to share this video because your reviews are HONEST and spot-on based on my personal experience. I continue to recommend you to friends and family because of this. Keep up the great work!

[@danielgilstrap7673]

Thank you for mentioning Walther pioneering the striker fired pistol. I hear too often that Glock was the first. I have several Walthers, first being a first gen P99 from interarms, then P22s to train my daughter and her friends and lastly a first gen PPS I carried for years, When Canik came out I moved that way because they basically copied the Walthers (Patent ended) but with a better trigger and better value. I own a TP9Elite and the TP9SFX you show here and just picked up a Mete MC9 to possibly replace the PPS. Fantastic and reliable guns, and the Caniks are a great budget alternative.

[@jonn8163]

All great choices. Low recoil impulse has to go to the CZ

[@g.e.fourie5672]

Love my CZ P10F. Shoots great. Ergonomics are even better. I carry it all day concealed and then put it next to my bed at night.

[@CamGaylor]

The p10F rocks

[@Relayer56]

Nice. What holster do you have it in?

[@diabolicalfox]

I just got one lightly used. Has night sights, optics cut, and a really good trigger. It's an amazing handgun

[@Rick-fe8xn]

Lmfao...same here! From street to side of bed

[@BryanFargo]

One gun I would like to see you talk about is the Springfield XD. 16 years ago, several friends and I went through a police reserve course. Quite a few had XD pistols. They shot hundreds of rounds through those guns with no problems. One guy even used steel cased ammo that shot just fine. Years later after determining my Taurus PT45 was a piece of crap, I sold it and bought a XD45. It was a little over $400 which was way cheaper than a Glock or M&P. Springfield had a promotion going at the time which they would send 2 free magazines in the mail. The gun comes with a nice case, 2 magazines, a mag holder and a cleaning brush so you get a lot for your money. Mine has been very reliable and very accurate. I am so glad I bought this gun and most likely will never part with it.

[@lomesh08]

I will choose all day long Walther PDP & Cz 10 F .. nice informative videos you always do thank you the one who make really honest review 👍

[@prestonford524]

I can’t enough about my P10F, I got the OR SR version, no malfunctions, super easy to control with follow up shots. 10/10!

[@jhoncraiden2118]

mine is p10c or sr

[@Ranch_Hand_Jeff]

I wish I had found your channel, or one like it, 8 years ago. I purchased a Smith & Wesson SD40VE as my first ever handgun. I took it to the range and the one box of ammo I put through it was the last box that has been through it. Too much fun for a beginner. Your content has me planning for a new handgun.

[@Dadvestor]

5. 1:37 Canik 4. 5:11 Walther PDP 3. 7:43 S&W M&P line 2. 10:25 Glock 34 1. 12:58 CZ P10F

[@tomarmstrong4761]

Interestingly, when I went to buy a handgun, I told the counter person that I was new to having handguns (I had had a .22 rifle as a teen, but it got lost in one or another of several moves), that I wanted a solid first pistol that could be a home defense piece as well as a "learn to shoot" gun. I was handed a CZ P10F, and I bought it that day. Mine doesn't have a cut-out for a red dot sight, but I could send the slide to any of several good shops to have that done. I got spoiled, frankly, and the majority of the handguns I've bought since then have been CZ products. Like many new shooters, I was reluctant to carry a striker gun "hot" (meaning with one in the chamber). Whether you carry "hot" is up to you, and I would suggest that you read and learn the pros and cons and make an educated decision for yourself. I eventually bought a CZ P07 and found that I'm more willing to carry "hot" with the double-action/single-action trigger system, and my P07 uses the magazines from the P10F (and P10C), so there's that. But, back to the home defense topic: Because I carry the P07, and practice with it much more than my P10F, I also have a P09 (full-size version of the P07) set up as my primary HD gun (some folks feel it worth having more than one HD gun, in different places--I sincerely hope you don't feel such a need, and hope even more than you never experience such a need).

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

The canik mete sft with light is my home defense pistol. Love that gun!!

[@mmpatriot2170]

Top of my list for next handgun. 👍

[@oilyque]

PDP is my favorite Home Defense pistol but the Canik Rival and H&K P30 are my bedside pistols and PDP in the kitchen/ Living Room.. nice list

[@jacksuffield9126]

M&p is the goat especially for a person who is completely clueless when it comes to firearms

[@crawdadlando4053]

Watch the Garand thumb pistol torture test. You’ll like the M&P even more, promise.

[@John-jt5vd]

Which one do you have

[@MisterTengu]

I still rock my P10C. CZ is a great manufacturer. Come for the pistols, stay for the rifles.

[@cjmoore7240]

Awesome video! CZ as #1 is correct IMO. #2 a Glock 17 for me.

[@iandeschene6263]

Literally just picked up a CZ P-10F Threaded barrel, optic ready, suppressor height sites and 2 beautiful 21 round mags…. All for 460$ including shipping, tax, FFL transfer & background check… phenomenal deal now just gotta try it out lol!!

[@gbaby1372]

Damn that's great

[@pcpolice7937]

Where?

[@robertezell1916]

I’m an M&P 9 guy but the Springfield Echelon is growing on me fast. It’s been rock solid and I’ve put probably 3k rounds through one. I like it so much I bought another one. I do believe the Springfield Hellcat Pro would also make a great home defense/carry gun. I do believe Springfield will make a compact Echelon and I can’t wait for it plus a 5" or 5.25 " Echelon.

[@tylerdavidleach]

Absolutely love my Echelon as well. And I too am super excited for them to release more frame/slide options. I’m ~3k rounds in with zero malfunctions.

[@Horgler]

I'm not a fan of the looks, but the Echelon is definitely a good value for the features offered, much like the PDP. It really goes to show how overpriced a lot of other options are if these can be found for $600 or less.

[@docgillygun9531]

Hard to argue that list. These types of vids are mega helpful for folks just getting into firearms for whatever reason. My first was a Walther P99 AS. Loved the decocker and AS trigger. Still do. Just felt safer to carry for me at the time and I didn't feel skilled enough for a hammer fired DA/SA.

[@catchthewind8563]

Springfield Echelon for me! But this is still a great list. All of them are great guns😎

[@WettDoggTV]

You're the best gun-tuber imo.. I have a Walther PDP compact, a sig p365 and a tti combat, and I got them all because I watched u review them.. So I was wondering if u or your viewers could help me? My wife shoots my guns as well and she mentioned that the pdp would be her favorite if it wasn't so snappy.. So my question is, how can I reduce recoil? I changed the backstraps for her, helped her with her grip and she still says it's snappy... would changing the recoil spring reduce recoil? I know it comes with an 18lb spring from the factory, if I was to reduce it to a 15lb would that possibly reduce recoil? I been researching this subject and I'm getting conflicting information..

[@andrewcz8871]

Yes. I've got a polymer PDP compact and with the stainless steel guide rod and 15lb spring from Galloway, felt recoil seems nearly cut in half. I'm at 2491 rounds thru it and the last 1100 or so have been with the spring upgrade. Zero issues at all. Feels like a race gun. Also easier to rack - not an issue for me, but a woman might find that a good benefit.

[@WettDoggTV]

@@andrewcz8871 I put a ZR tactical 15lb guide rod (the heaviest one they make) in mine, I also added Taylor freelance deathgrip backstraps and their brass magwell.. the added weight has turned my PDP into a fucking machine.. My wife at first said "now it's super heavy".. And it is, it's almost like a steel frame, but after she shot it she turns to me and says "so how'd u do that? How'd u make it not kick so hard?".. Mission accomplished I'd say 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 Thanks for your feedback

[@anthonyguidas2012]

I have the M&P 9mm spec series with 5” barrel, great pistol.

[@bagel411]

2nd honorable mention, in my opinion, is SAR. Watching a Graham Bates video today really made me think that SAR, minus the trigger, could be the next Canik. Solid product at a fair price. Unlike ALOT of other manufacturers

[@MrBalloonHandss]

I've watched a fair amount of videos on firearm reviews and rankings, and I prefer your style hands down. Right to the point, all business. Awesome stuff, definitely gonna check out more of the channel.

[@bigmike716]

You're right brother, just start with the red dot right off the bat!!! Makes you a better shooter quicker, and it also makes you a better iron site shooter because your presentation will be near perfect e=very time you present the pistol.

[@mikedurand8286]

Another excellent video. Thanks for the timely content and attention to detail. I appreciate your consistent loyalty to your favorite brands. Keep up the good work.

[@ranchmanager9126]

Canik SFX Rival and the CZ P-10 are both exceptional values. I remember paying similar prices for a Ruger P89 back in 1993 and now the $495 I spent then is about $745 in todays fiat currency. The Ruger P89 is still my favorite of all time but hard to compete with the Canik or CZ modern designs.

[@pcpolice7937]

Love my P89!

[@brandoncinpubadj]

FN 509 Tactical is my choice for home defense. Threaded barrel, red dot, optic height sites, full pic rail for lights, and 24 mag capacity. Never had a failure in over 2,500 rounds.

[@yoshiike1]

It always makes me feel confident when I currently own one or two of the guns on these lists

[@MrKlein83]

Yes, I hit 3 this time. CZ Glock Canik

[@MeMadeIt]

Got a PDP several months and just picked up a P10F. PDP 5" Compact was $489. P10F 5.1" SR OR was $408. I shoot the P10F best.

[@keatonion01]

Love the selection. Ive been looking into snagging one of the micro daggers for my wife to carry. I would love to see you and the lady do a review on it. Im sure others would as well. Many people value your opinion! Thanks for the awesome content guys!

[@BigMikesBMW]

Love my CZ P10C. Thanks for the video.

[@deutschigmann]

Thanks for putting this together. I'd love to see you review the PSA Micro Dagger!

[@jeremy5246]

Me too! Looking to introduce my daughters to shooting, and thinking it could be a good option for them. Would love to hear what the Honest Outlaws opinion on the firearm. He opinions seem honest, and are definitely informative.

[@JohnnyBravo02]

@@jeremy5246I don’t know your daughters but from my experience women do better starting off with a .22 lr handgun or even a 5.7 if you got one . Less concussion, less force/recoil and they can get their feet wet and technique down before moving up But you don’t want them beating their wrist up and never going back. Make it fun , then they’ll start to take it serious

[@jeremy5246]

@@JohnnyBravo02 yeah, good call. 22 would be a better option for learning and introduction. Still want to see the review!

[@Michman90]

​@@jeremy5246check out a taurus TX22 for a starter pistol, full size feel and no recoil, great shooter!!

[@ShizawnSanders]

​@@jeremy52469mm would be okay to introduce I think just don't do a micro 9mm. The micro dagger has too much muzzle flip and recoil because of its size. At least have them try something about the size of a Glock 19-17 with very little felt recoil and muzzle flip.

[@stevealexander8010]

I love my CZ-P10F for home defense. It's the pistol that I consistently shoot the best, but it's pretty huge for concealed carry. I've learned to use Trijicon RM06 with it, but it always *feels* like I'm aiming too low when I align the dot. I'd might be happier with the original iron sights.

[@nickzimonja3382]

Pdp is my nightstand gun. Great shooter

[@andrewcz8871]

Amen. PDP in my nightstand, PPQ M2 in my wife's. Unbeatable combo.

[@Joe-ij7nw]

I was so close to buying an M&P but then I held a CZ P10-C, the little brother of the P10-F. How the P10 fit in my hands was perfect. Took a few years to save up but it's my favorite to shoot...just don't tell my Kimber.

[@Tjbmoney80]

I bought my CZ p10f new optic ready for under 300, it has been a tac driver and no malfunctions for 2yrs

[@pcpolice7937]

Was that used?

[@Tjbmoney80]

@@pcpolice7937 it was brand new and on sale

[@wendellhatcher7011]

I have a CZ Shadow 2 as my bedside gun. I have the walther pdp as my car/truck gun with sig xmacro as my edc carry. Now that I know what I know I would have gone with the CZ P01 shadow2 as my edc and may grab one later. Love all of them.

[@corujariousa]

Thanks for the video! You started stating these are your choices. I wonder if the #5 is really a good home defense option for beginners since it does not have a safety feature. KIDS and BEGINNER are the words that came to my mind. All the best to you and continued success with your channel.

[@John_439]

Love the m&p 2.0 line. You can find them new or used but basically new for super cheap. I have seen them as low as 300 in great shape and have bought one for 350 new at the local gun shop. I carry it every day and it has been 100%reliable

[@Relayer56]

Picked up a CZ P-10F a couple of weeks ago. Sweet shooter. At a price of $339 I don't know how it can be beat. Love my PDP, too, though.

[@brianb3628]

I like all of your choices except the Canik. I owned a Rival and had to send it back because the slide consistently failed to lock back. Turnaround was about ten days and the pistol worked properly after that. By then, I had mentally moved on and sold it. I understand it was a sample of one, but I think I stick with the similar PDP or VP9. My current nightstand gun is a Shadow Systems MR920 w/TLR7. Thanks for the video!

[@marie-noellebaechler1433]

Thank you very much for this interesting video. Just a few remarks for beginners and for shooters who cannot train reglarly for defensive shooting and under supervision: - the beretta Apx, the Steyr L9, the M&P 2.0 and the ruger american do not require that the user presses the trigger for field strip and they have a large take down lever - both the M&P 2.0 and the Ruger American can be ordered with both a trigger safety and a frame mounted safety. The latter may be very useful for "zombie fingers" and this may be very important

[@TMAquatics]

Nightstand and home defense is a Walther PDP compact 4”. EDC is a S&W M&P 2.0 3.6”. Both have been flawless.

[@randyhoneycutt8153]

I have the Canik and the Glock 34 and love both of them. The Glock is my current home protection gun. It’s an older model so no red dot but it does have night sights and a light. Another great video and list. We can always trust the Honest Outlaw for excellent information. Thanks.

[@joshuafallet5690]

Canik was my first choice. I was a little worried about it being a turkey gun but this channel convinced me to give it a try Can't be happier with it.

[@randyhoneycutt8153]

@@joshuafallet5690 I currently have 2 Caniks, TP9SFX and TP9 SF and I’m considering a MC9 sub compact. At the price, Caniks are hard to beat.

[@michaelkershman9489]

I have a large number of firearms from IWI/sig Sauer/Colt/S&W/Ruger...well a little bit of everything. I ordered the Canik from to give it a try only to have the Transfer FFL tell me about how it's "OK" if you want a "Cheap" handgun in a derisive way. I LOVE my Canik. Shoot it every week and while it is a bigger gun than most of my conceal and carries, I find it comfortable. I have a ton of respect for your reviews and am so glad to see you come out and give a positive review for the Canik. Admittedly, it's not a $2000 custom triggered, match barrel etc. firearm but it is imho a great gun and for the price point, hard to beat (I actually have a few M&P's (shields) and love them but I have had fewer cycle issues with my Canik. I think I picked mine up in the ~$400 range though I don't remember for sure. Keep doing a great job and speaking the truth as opposed to being a brand snob. Also, my Canik came in a nice plastic case with a holster and a slew of accessories and multiple slide cut mounts.

[@cruiseguy7751]

I have the Canik SFX rival I've put about 600 rounds through it so far no failures I love it

[@michelv.6644]

7:11 “I am not here to juge” 😂 … the story you have elaborated. That was really funny… and so American to my European ears.

[@iDizzy0]

CZ is pretty awesome especially the P10c

[@thebeesknees9954]

I’m an M&P guy, I think they make some of the best striker fired gun, and revolvers. You just can’t go wrong with S&W, but I’ll say this, Caniks are awesome. Their price vs what you get is unbeatable. Last but not least, Walther PDP is probably the best gun on the market right now, with walther making some of the best pistol to this day.

[@andrewcz8871]

Ngl I'm a huge Walther fan, and I've been meaning to give the M&P another try. I shot one that my friend owned about 5 years ago and wasn't impressed, but I'm seeing them on a lot of "best of" lists lately so I feel like I'm missing out on something.

[@justinsane11]

Pleasantly surprised to see the p10 series at number 1, but I have to agree with you: you get the reliability of a Glock for cheaper and there’s nothing wrong with the gun. In fact, some prefer the angle and the trigger. CZ recently dropped their optics ready line for the p10 as well, if you’re into that. No longer have to ship to get it milled and possibly screwed up.

[@Seabang84]

As an owner of everything but the SFX Rival and 34, the Taurus GC3 absolutely belongs on this list. One of my standard carry pistols, and the top for new ccw folks

[@Marty1857]

Another great video. I have the Canik TP9; I like it a lot. I very much appreciate your comments re: "...the gun doesn't matter as much as YOU matter..." Totally agree! I hit the range sporadically (4-6 times a year) and I prefer my GP-100; I'm a lot more accurate with that. And though I spent six years in the Navy, I've never been under fire, but I am very aware that the ENTIRE self-defense/shooting scenario will change when/if that adrenaline dump ever happens. So... I have chosen the .357 magnum revolver as my primary home self-defense firearm, as I am very familiar and accurate with it. I'm learning to use the pistol better, and I agree with your other videos re: shotguns, as their patterns give them a limited advantage due to collateral damage issues. I appreciate your expertise; please keep it up!

[@diabolicalfox]

Hell yeah, the gun i just bought is number one. 💪 I feel validated

[@GlazedHolez]

The phrase "Spicier content' has such a wild connotation and i love it

[@Steelcurtain75]

This is one of the best videos I have seen. Straight on and to the point. I think you just convinced me to go with the CZ P10F instead of the Springfield Echelon. For me the $200 price difference is the deciding factor along with your review.

[@zeusmaster6379]

Nice list! Being of German origins I would favor the Walther PDP…that and I have an HK VP9 that I absolutely love…but it’s not exactly a budget gun either

[@Smexideath]

If you had a bigger budget would you choose the Canik TTI combat over the Rival series?

[@ladericesanders3403]

“Make Freddy have a bad effing day!” 😂😂😂

[@parkerjwill]

Exactly. 💪

[@brettdavis4269]

I carry a Canik METE MC9 as one of my EDC almost daily. My other favorite EDC is my Sig X Macro. These two are my favorite GoTo EDC guns.

[@Graymanone]

Considering that most people will never attend any kind of formal training a four inch revolver is my recommendation. It's much safer and easy to maintain. It also has a heavier trigger pull so one is less likely to have a negligent discharge.

[@TheJayzzee]

I think the P-10C would be the best all arounder, even moreso than the F. The P10C isnt small by any means and yet will conceal much easier than the F

[@joshuafallet5690]

Well said the grip on the f is stupid big and is bound to print.

[@ShizawnSanders]

I understand his pick because its a actual home defense handgun but I do have a P10C myself and it takes the P10F magazines. I just use a sleeve to take up the space and it makes for a seemless grip. I have a P-09 too and my 21 round mags and 19 round mags are shared between both guns. P-09 for bedside, P10C for everyday carry.

[@stealmysunshine]

Why not go for both 😉? One for home and one for carry?

[@outcomesingrey]

I have the f and c. C is optics ready, threaded barrel, f is irons. The slides are completely interchangeable, as well as the mags and they're 2 of the best guns ever made.

[@boomee78]

This was a focus onnhome defense gun not all rounder but you can conceal the f if you know what your doing

[@coreyortiz7149]

I tend to lean walther and cz after having tried all of these but I'm glad to hear intro at quality. Make sure it works first! Thanks Chris

[@ryancornelius1007]

I have alot of pistols now, my favorite pistol is my canik metes and my rival. Awesome pistols, perfect triggers, bigger guns so they arent snappy. After those id pick my echelon, the whole red dot setup to run any footprint is awesome!

[@myelling7773]

Love my CZ P10SC. Home defense and EDC.

[@markcmann]

I have four of the five manufacturers, so I’m covered. 😎👍🏻 Great video as always Outlaw.

[@McKevittS]

I love that you mentioned the P99. My first gun was the S&W SW99. Love the history lesson and thanks for the great list

[@Schandler215]

Good choices..I started with the M&P shield, then to the M&P competitor, then Canik rival darkside tricked out, then the TTI combat..

[@andrewlyell6606]

I bought a Canik Tp9Sxf a little over 4 years ago and absolutely love it. I have noticed it's very finicky with new shooters and limp wristing the firearm though. Whenever I have someone who is fairly new to shooting use it they seem have a lot of ejection failures. It's pretty easy to fix by working with them to feel more comfortable and confident with the firearm though. I highly recommend Caniks for their reliability and recoil management.

[@BigBear--]

After owning a Springfield XDM Compact in .40, then getting a Walther PDP Pro Compact. I shipped them all ahead to FL in anticipation of a move. However due to construction the move was delayed, and I was stuck without any other firearms back in PA. I needed something new and reliable to hold me over, and I didn't want to just waste money on some piece of crap. I tested many potential options over a couple of weeks at the rental range. Tried a S&W M&P 2.0 compact, Sig P320 compact, Sig P365 X Macro, CZ P10C, Glock 19, and CZ P07. I was the most accurate consistently in descending order starting with the CZ P07, CZ P10C, Sig P320, S&W M&P 2.0, Glock 19, Sig P365 XMacro. The CZ P07 and P10c were basically tied, sort of depended on the day. Surprisingly the P320, as ungainly as it feels and looks, shot really well for me. I really wanted to like the M&P, something about the original lever trigger just wouldn't play nice with my style. The Glock 19 is sort of awful in ergos (for me), and trigger (for everyone). I was really surprised by the Sig P365 Xmacro...I almost bought it before shooting it as it was originally my first choice, it felt great in hand in the store, and trigger wasn't terrible...however in person I could not get it to shoot accurately for me, no matter what I did. I tried it on multiple days...and no matter what I was throwing rounds all over the paper, 10, 15, 25 yards, didn't matter. I ultimately ended up going with the CZ P07 (gen 2) with the threaded barrel. I really fell in love with it, while it was as accurate as the CZ P10C, it shot softer. It was one of the softest shooting polymer pistols I've ever shot. The ergos are great, and I love the DA/SA Omega system on it, currently running it with a decocker. It can take basically all current CZ double stack mags...it's just a pleasure, especially for the price. I could see someone maybe getting turned off cause it doesn't have a stock red dot system...and it'd cost a couple hundred to either buy a pre-cut slide, or get yours milled if you want one. I generally don't care for red dots on pistols, so it didn't matter much to me. Though I do plan on getting it stippled, and doing some trigger work (gonna Cajunize it...), also throwing a primary machine comp on it.

[@UriahKelly-ld8py]

Honestly I bought a PDP because of the info here. I highly recommend it. Got almost 500 through my PDP. And I love it. Working on decking it out now. Put trijicon iron sights on it when I broke the rear poly sight.

[@juancruz1092]

How u break the rear sight?

[@frost8077]

That purple sky during the Walther PDP segment looked amazing. I'd be out with my camera for that, although you were on camera too, so glad to see it even as a video.

[@Logan2070]

It's Iowa, that sunset is the best thing about the state...

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

My beginning pistols were SP101 327. Started shooting 32 long, moved up to 32 mag, then the 327. Now I reload 32 long cases like magnums for the fun of it. My second was the LC9S. Light, thin and affordable for it's time.

[@user-jetmachinist]

Nice choices and i agree with the P10F as your number 1 .

[@jimmywatson468]

I have the Canik Mete for my main home defense gun. I haven't put a dot on it, but the sights are big enough that I can easily get a good sight picture without focusing on that front sight so much.

[@aviiii100]

I think for me as a beginner I rather have a DA/SA gun because this way I can have one in the chamber but not worry about the trigger being too light . I’m surprised you didn’t put one on the list. Love your vids Chris! Ty for making those

[@jefferytillis8309]

Nice list . Probably would replace the Canik with the IWI Masada. The Caniks started off as an affordable knockoff of the Walthers . And at the current prices might as well go with the Walther. The Walther has been refined beyond where Canik is now. The Masada falls more into the budget option over Canik and is still a very fine reliable pistol. Of course there are many other options as well. We live in an age of extreme variety in handguns.

[@DoomMajster]

CZ at the top as it should be. I've had 6 firearms from different manufacturers: Smith & Wesson, Uberti, Anderson, Taurus, Ruger and CZ. The only one of them that had none (not even the slightest) issues whatsoever was my CZ P-10C OR. I've managed to make all of my guns work (except darn Redhawk), but the fact that I haven't had a single issue with CZ makes me respect that gun the most.

[@bobbyharris3764]

Thanks for the info as always Outlaw ~ Really appreciate the time and info! I am so close to "pulling the trigger" finally on a PDP or CZ10!!! Thank you for coming in hot on these as they have been at the top of my purchase list for months! They shot so incredibly well at the range recently, even after seeing oceans of action from previous members. I couldn't agree more on the aggressive grip for taller ladies and gents. If you have larger hands and are 6' +, trust in Outlaw. The recoil is laughable, especially with some time, practice, and simply what the gun allows you to hold. Would really recommend anyone who is considering the PDP or CZ to give them some shots. LASTLY - It would be awesome Outlaw if you could make a video on your top 5 "End of World" Rifles!! The top 5 handguns was fantastic, but as someone who is just getting into rifles, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts on different shotguns, long rifles, or even bolt actions that you think would be incredible for hunting, protecting friends/family, or survival. Thank you again and be well brother ~

[@andrewcz8871]

I'm a Walther fan boy so I'd recommend the PDP, but if you can, try both out. Tbh I'd trust my life with either gun. Comes down to what feels best in your hand.

[@Kiss-qz2oj]

Thank you for making this video. I love watching all the videos but the ones that pertain to specific topics are really interesting to watch and learn. I wish you could make a video something like this one for disabled people who are in a wheelchair and are venerable out in public places that would love to be able to defend themselves in a self defense situation. Thanks and I love your videos