Extar EP45: Budget 45 ACP POWERHOUSE!

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In this video, Eric demos the Extar EP45 chambered in 45 ACP. The EP45 is a super lightweight polymer PCC that accepts Glock magazines, all for under $500, making it one of the best budget offerings on the market.
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[@rays.5764]

The world needs more .45 carbines.

[@detonationpyrotechnics4156]

The world needs cheaper ammo first lol

[@JohnSmith-sb2fp]

​@@detonationpyrotechnics4156blame the democrats trying to violate 2nd amend. Rights any and every way they can.

[@gunnigundel1828]

45 super auto!!!

[@bradleymckinney6825]

More 10mm too.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Bulk 45 ain't that expensive

[@dillonc7955]

Extar needs to make a 10mm version of this next. Could end up being the cheapest 10mm pcc that excludes the hi point.

[@trentonfiffia8063]

I own the 9mm version but I was thinking it would be nice in 5.7 the velocity gain would make a big difference

[@nunyabidness7547]

pretty sure awhile back they were working on one..then it went poof

[@magicgeek1237]

@@nunyabidness7547more likely boom lol

[@MI2APatriot]

.40 is significantly cheaper and performs better than 99% of the 10mm on the market.

[@Patriot-rising]

​@@MI2APatriot When I look at performance I go after the best defensive load i can find for my 9mm and ,40 which always keep in hand. But when I am in Alaska 7 months of every year I carry a Glock G20 and some good ole buffalo bore ammo. I agree a lot of the 10mm has been tamed down a bit. Which basically is a .40 makes more sense against 2 legged critters that shoot at you or break whatever laws. But I still think these little carbines are great with 9mm

[@flyingphoenix113]

.45 is the ideal caliber for a PCC. Works well with a short barrel but can gain from a longer barrel. 95% of ammunition is subsonic, so it makes for a perfect suppressor host. Decent power with light recoil. What's not too like?

[@bwillems1000]

But would it still be subsonic out of such a longer barrel?

[@justinriley8651]

45 acp doesn't gain much velocity out of a carbine. 50 fps doesn't count!

[@John5.56]

@@justinriley8651I mean when you’re talking about a 230 grain projectile it kind of does.

[@conro7003]

@@bwillems1000yes it still is. Even out of a 16 inch barrel. I’ve tested w a high point carbine

[@justinriley8651]

@John5.56 no the .45 acp was designed to reach its full velocity out of a 5" barrel and it does. you don't gain much with a longer barrel. look it up .

[@brandiwynter]

Inside 100 yards the .45acp is a hammer. Super interested in this because I have back issues that while I can hold and shoot my traditional 16" AR, I can't hold it up very long. Standing and shooting it accurately is extremely difficult as well as extremely painful. I've been asking the gun gods for decades to give us a reliable, lightweight, affordable, accurate .45acp carbine (or pistol) that uses Glock magazines that we poors can afford. This, at first glance, looks like it may be what I've been looking for all these years.

[@oceandmike]

I have the 9mm version and love it. Extar is an awesome American company!

[@rapple2814]

Extar really caught my attention when they finally introduced the 45. Only thing slighlty holding me back is that I wish they could internalize their recoil system and get rid of they buffer so a folding stock can be used.

[@paulanderson771]

I'm a fan of lobbing 230g cannonballs so this carbine knocks it out of the park for me! This definitely might become my home defense carbine.

[@adamadams6740]

I absolutely love Extar,they keep improving and giving us cool options for this gun at a great price.the EP9/45 is a great PCC at a great price.

[@davidfrye7713]

As far as a PCC load that has a very close ballistic trajectory to subsonic 300 Blackout, most 9mm FMJ 147gr loads out of a 10" to 16" barrel will mimic the trajectory very close. My hand load with a 147gr HC rnfp bullet is just under 1100 fps out of my 16" AR9. I use a scope that has a BDC reticle calibrated for 300 BLK. Works perfectly.

[@TNTactical]

I'm loving it. "We have Kriss Vector at home."

[@whylie1555]

So u don’t have to pray

[@patmancrowley8509]

Eric, get your chronograph out and compare the ballistics of .45 ACP with the .45 ACP+P. You could piggy-back 9mm with 9mm+P. That will be an interesting video!

[@robinsage1964]

That looks awesome and in 45 acp my favorite handgun round.

[@Nate_shutter_]

That trigger reset right into the mic , made me happy 😁

[@garyh7949]

If the ATF pistol rule gets shot down, I will definitely consider one.

[@donniebarajas8564]

Extars are awesome. Great guns.

[@mrshort2379]

Being a huge fan of Extar that thing rocks! I was hoping they would make one in 10mm though also hoping and dreaming they would make a rifle caliber carbine again.

[@king_Charles501]

This 45 looks great but i plan on getting the extar EP9. They make great guns. I have seen people with the extar 556 and they haven't made that gun in like a decade. They really already had a 10mm version but it just never went into full production. Im glad to see them dipping into different calibers again.

[@jamesmurphy1480]

I’m glad you went back to doing videos on guns. Your talks were nice but I just couldn’t get into them all the time sorry keep the gun videos coming. I started out watching you because I wanted to find out about the Highpoint 9 mm what was the first pistol I bought and the torture test you did on it was amazing and then I bought my Mosin-Nagant and because of your video I decided to purchase a hectic on barrel. I keep up the great work..

[@RobertFeher30]

A lot of awesome in one video! Keep it going 👍

[@ohtehlolz]

A 6-8" 10mm is about as good of a PCC as you can have in my opinion.

[@whylie1555]

Never try logic in this country… just go to church, have faith and vote…

[@donaldmonroe8503]

Hey Extar, the EP45 with a 14.7" pinned and welded suppressor mount, please.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Honest Outlaw loves his in 9mm...

[@evoltnvii]

I really want one of these badly but I want a 16" variant

[@erroneous6947]

I’m curious about construction. Specifically how is the barrel fixed? Aluminum frame? I assume it’s a direct blowback design.

[@actionjksn]

I believe he said it was all polymer. There may be some metal insert where the barrel mounts.

[@10oner]

@@actionjksnnope all polymer besides the trigger housing and the bolt and barrel

[@snicklefritz4209]

Good to see ya Eric, missed your vids

[@johnkilcer]

Got that 80s feel to it.

[@misterroller-b6p]

bring back the long range shooting from the tower please! those were one of my favorites along with the meltdowns. thanks by the way for the recent meltdown. theres just nothing like shooting an old milsurp with iron sites out to 600 yds or farther! keep up the great work. viewer since day 1

[@kevinryan7154]

My Extar 9 was my favorite gun to shoot until they outlawed the brace. I have a red dot, and it is so fast and fun to shoot the steel.

[@kuiperdasniper]

It's not outlawed...besides, the only thing that gives the ATF credibility is when anyone listens to them

[@HondaRider190]

I absolutely love my Ep9. It's so lightweight and maneuverable.

[@mikefisher2673]

I wish I could get one of these, as soon as I get out California.

[@jamesbasaldua100]

That's a sweet weapon sir. I wish I could find one in my area. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@kirkchartier7141]

**Eric said that they don't sell necessarily to the distributors, **They sell to the public so you probably need to talk to a gun dealer, talk to them about being able to have it shipped through them to make it legal (and they will probably charge you an amount for having to have it shipped and do the paperwork on it), and then contact the company and buy it straight from them.

[@SA-xf1eb]

Looks good. AR grip is a wise decision.

[@TheFlutecart]

The 9mm cartridge benefits more from a carbine than a .45ACP usually does, especially standard FMJ. But the .45ACP absolutely does what it does. 230 grains at 900 fps is Newtonian Magic and the Genius of Mr. Browning.

[@richwhippersnapper]

They need to come out with a 16in carbine version so you don't have to bother with SBR.

[@Honorificable]

Want to see a kp45 one day.

[@watermann8200]

Only downsides to the 45 is it's ammo price over 9mm and the jolt from that heavy blowback bolt.

[@tyler37488]

the modern tommy gun love it!

[@GenX-Grampa]

I would LOVE one! Except .45ACP has gotten stupid expensive! I’m not a 9mm fanboy but for a PCC it’s mandatory. Ammo cost wise that is. I was just pricing some today for my pistols, when I stopped for .38spl, which has also gotten stupid!

[@cleetismcdougall5425]

45ACP is a great deal if you want subsonic. 147g 9mm is usually more expensive and harder to find.

[@jefflemaster2850]

It’s probably never going to be cheaper than it is today.

[@surgeeclipse6323]

18$ a box for .45 ACP compared to 13$ for 9mm is not going to break the bank........I am getting an Extar thats a sweet PCC.......

[@robertosantinni9656]

Our Nation needs MORE soap boxes!

[@stanleyhall6102]

About time extar getting love been telling these for years . Best out of box pcc compared to my scorpion mpx that being mpx and mpx only thing it does better is recoil and look prettier 😂

[@aaronvaughn8586]

The rev 45 was my first suppressor and still my favorite

[@killacamfoo]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone run on of those little 1.5-2x acogs lol

[@chrischiampo7647]

I’ve Gotta Get Me a Couple of These 😀😊😀

[@ETHRON1]

My search for the .45 AR grail has not been successful, an affordable one sorry cmmg, but this may be the fulfillment i am looking for...

[@EFLO3D]

I dont think people realize that extar used to make this, as well as a 10mm variant. If you look on youtube youll see some older videos about them.

[@LarryeWhite61]

What about 45+p or 45Super from these guns?

[@markrippt4677]

I LOVE my Extar EP 9. It suits me perfectly. If I wanted, or needed to shoot supressed the .45ACP would be perfect. I hope they come out in 10mm, 30 Super Carry, 5.7 X 28, 357 Sig, 40 S&W etc..

[@jeremyharshey4974]

Never thought about a pcc in 357 sig. That would make a smoking little urban truck gun. Would love to see some gel block testing with an 8 inch barrel.

[@codyjenn8785]

Thank you for the awesome gun video brother that gun is awesome.

[@stephenfannin6482]

This video reminded me that Aero Precision has the EPC pcc listed with a large frame version that has ceased to materialize and this seems to be a good gun for the price point and I wish there were more 10mm and .45 Auto pcc/sub guns, great work keep em coming

[@rutrutbella600]

Ty brother for video

[@brandiwynter]

I'm curious about the design, how does the barrel and receiver connect and what is the long term longevity of a steel to polymer connection? Is there a steel or aluminum frame in the polymer? There has to be something or this wouldn't work. Can you please do a video showing that?

[@trentonfiffia8063]

The bcg and barrel and hammer are metal but they have some sort of "space age" finish so your not supposed to lube the gun at all? The manual says do NOT use lube unless it's a tiny amount of dry lube but honestly you just need to wipe it down and it's good to go. The only thing that rusts is the screws on the handgaurd. I live in Florida within 15 minute drive of the ocean

[@actionjksn]

This thing is awesome, I knew it would shoot the HP rounds. I would have like to seen inside of it. I wonder if this thing could be converted to cmmg radial delayed blowback? I like the price of this and I think it is a nice looking weapon. If they keep the price down I think they will sell a lot of these. If they get too popular the price may go up.

[@rickseconds7676]

I have the EP9, great little gun! The .45 is next on my list.

[@mikerollins8272]

Hey Eric my girlfriend wants to know where she can order one of those unicorn shirts 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

Damn! Lightweight, little recoil, suppressed, subsonic, power, and affordable!

[@ericm0612]

For subsonic, and sub 2700fps, diameter is king when it comes to damage. And subsonic will always do More damage than supersonic under 2700fps

[@Alex-ib6tm]

I’d like to see a video about shooting from a sitting position. Maybe even possibly a collaboration with a few KZbinrs try to maneuver a wheelchair and operating a gun at the same time. I’m a full full time paraplegic and could use some tips to sharpen my skills.

[@modularoutput]

I'm curious - Would it run Critical Defense 185g?

[@enterusernamefuck]

Love my EP9. Looking to get this one as well.

[@AnimalPriestessOfT4C]

I'd love to see a "top 10 binary trigger hosts" video, maybe a even video for rifle style pistols and a video for 16 inch (or longer) rifles

[@johncashwell1024]

He!! No, Eric! Get back up on that soapbox, brother!

[@teaganwindago3132]

The most important thing to consider is to not have so many calibers. I'm sticking with 22 LR, 223, 12 gauge, 762X39, 9mm and 6.5 Creedmost. And with 22 ammo run from remington!! The don't work in any semi auto I tried them in. Federal and CCI work great. This message is not for you. It's for 2.7 million viewers. Your welcome Eric!!!!

[@a15thcenturysuitofgothicarmor]

FGC-9 is that you?

[@josedorsaith5261]

I love the look of it , save for the magwell

[@requiemheidireprisal7824]

I've noticed with these extreme prices, that the only thing folks are taking out and declaring their favorites are .22 LR because it's still affordable and a deal during these inflation times. It's the economical choice.

[@SuperGorillaGlue]

looks like the inspiration for the perun x16

[@bornsteppertv035]

Love the video ! It’s goin to make it harder to get one now tho lbs .. they sale out fast !

[@brianseckel7193]

I'm on the waiting list..they said they should have more by the end of September

[@MrDawg122]

I’m glad I watched this I’m getting one of these

[@blackfacegaming191]

I love this video Thank you Iraq Vet I’m big on 9mm pcc Lots of 45 pistols Time for a 45 pcc

[@eddiewest8477]

Get you a bull horn for that soap box! I'll be right beside you broski! 🇺🇲💪🙏✌❤

[@Tsoiugidali]

Alas, I signed up for one of these a number of years back. Extar said they would let me know when it became available. Still have not received any notice. It still looks like a good idea. Don't need one now.

[@AlphonsoFrett]

Thanks for sharing

[@trentonfiffia8063]

This guy gets a $500 gun then puts a trijicon on it and sbr's it

[@josholdham1033]

“Well south of $500”? It is $499 😂

[@kilowhiskey7973]

What’s that “clunk” noise coming from after the trigger pull?

[@flyingphoenix113]

Trigger reset.

[@bobjohnson1633]

I have long desired a 45 pcc. They either cost too much or are ugly or both

[@Eric-r2k9h]

Awesome 45

[@cachebar1599]

Can you do a melt down test of the extar? It's got a plastic body and I want to see it's limitations. Do it! Do it! Do it!

[@TheFps12]

Finally, a .45 PCC that doesn't cost an arm and a leg

[@MrFmccarty]

I love them!

[@givemethemusicd]

I love that shirt!

[@l.a.3887]

Grate video thanks

[@matthewyoung5995]

Very cool!

[@urbanairgunner6402]

That's cool..

[@ThatRedMachinist]

I'd love to hear this thing with a silent buffer in it

[@timfixinstuff]

1:45, "they are a complete polymer..." .. aight ima go take a shi+.

[@bmx7596]

10mm Extar. Please.

[@MikeSaha89]

Interesting gun.

[@NoNo_IStay]

Eric, have you done a video on the B&T in 10mm? Such a sweet pcc.

[@Shwilly805]

Looks like it has some kick. Sweet t-shirt btw 😂

[@meandale]

Experiment - attaching one of the detonating targets to a container of tannerite.

[@superwhitt21]

NICE UNICORN LOL

[@michaelanderson5229]

Dude... I gotta have one. Thx!

[@dallasweber7692]

Nice Piece I Prefer My Ruger PC 9 mm In 50 Round Drums Or Glock Mags. Love The Nostalgic .45 The 9 mm Reaches Out Further With Eye Back On Target Quicker.

[@larrycaro1333]

Cool

[@RustyShackleford556]

Make it 9mm and I'll buy it

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@Cincothakid]

He lost me at polymer but as I was writing this comments he said somethings that made me finish watching the video

[@keithdeas69]

takes a man secure in his masculinity to wear a shirt like that 😁 well done.