Gun Gripes Episode 27: What should be your first firearm?

[@gnomereviews]

Ten years later. Sure does make me feel good to see all the shout outs to Barry. He is the reason I came back to start from episode one. Rest easy brother 🕊

[@RagingCajun985]

Barry is a real character. His mannerism Is a class act. The videos just are not the same with out him.

[@clydezackery_hootie26]

Barry is the reason I subscribed to Iraq8888. Long live Barry

[@ghostwriter1415]

@gnomereviews, I started watching because I liked Barry's character, and it wasn't until 018/019 that I felt something missing. I backtracked into the video that was his farewell, and for the first time in years, hung my head and shed tears! RIP Barry, and Love & respect to you & your's

[@DaedalusProps]

R.I.P Barry, we miss you brother.

[@The7thCircuit]

+DemonWeasel1990 miss the gun grips for that reason alone RIP Barry

[@DaedalusProps]

Mr. Anonymous Seriously

[@TheGame8925]

+DemonWeasel1990 what happed to him? did he get shot?

[@DaedalusProps]

TheGame8925 Nope, died from heart issues.

[@TheOMGWTFBBQ777]

+DemonWeasel1990 fuck i only just realised it was him and i was only just starting to get to know him :( Rip Barry Your videos will live forever.

[@TheRealMEEDABEE]

I was thinking concealed carry; would a 20mm anti-tank rifle be a good one?

[@matthew032012]

No, just buy a truck, and find a way to put a 40mm howitzer on it. Also, it might be a little small, but it will do the job.

[@LostSourdough]

TheRealMEEDABEE I would recommend a GAU-19B in an ankle holster.

[@voidimperial1179]

TheRealMEEDABEE nah man get a 50mm anti-material rifle EDIT: cant spell for shit today

[@FlyingGuillotine100]

You clearly need a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range

[@voidimperial1179]

flying guillotine lol got it

[@alhussainisayyid7502]

I miss Barry he truly was an icon for this wonderful channel. RIP Barry

[@SchoolforBrian]

Dude i wanted to watch more vids simply cus of that dude and his legendary beard and now I learn he died? Aw man rip

[@TheCashman007]

@@SchoolforBrian Barry made me a firearms fan and made me want to move to USA ! RIP !

[@TheCashman007]

@Everything that ever existed is nothing Sri Lanka !

[@troydixon4425]

Berry was my fav gun teacher on tube

[@andrewsingleton5974]

​@@TheCashman007b5c😮zqy😮the y543c y

[@JayzBeerz]

My first firearm was a M16A1 back in 1991 when I enlisted in the Army.

[@JACKSONLEWISOFCANADA]

c7 here!

[@JayzBeerz]

Just bought a Colt M4 LE6920 and I love it!

[@Captain__Harlock]

When I joined 8 years ago I got the M4, the smaller M16, and I hated it. I also became a expert pistol marksman with the Beretta M9, but that gun was always giving me problems. Havent picked up a weapon since being in the military but am considering getting at least a handgun.

[@JayzBeerz]

I have an M4 and love it.

[@Captain__Harlock]

To each his own :)

[@danielhesse8600]

Barrett M82. Affordable, powerful, portable, ergonomic, concealable, all around the best in every way. Or, if you want a CCW handgun, a Desert Eagle in 50 AE, or a 500 S&W Magnum. Not hard to conceal if you keister carry it.

[@sherlockbatmanholmes892]

I have found that the M60 to be a more preferable CCW.

[@zacheckert4868]

I thought 1oz slugs in a mossberg 88 did good

[@John5.56]

Keister carry LOL, carrying a Barrett in the ole prison wallet aye?

[@davidbond3013]

The first firearm I shot was my grandfather's Ruger Mark I, made in 1953. I shot it with my dad in 2010. Shortly after I got into shooting I received a Henry Octagon Barrel in .17 HMR. Still have them both and plan to give them to my kids.

[@Mikesullin]

yeah I disassembled my marlin model 60...took me like 5 hours to get the recoil spring/bolt back in

[@Mikesullin]

Alex Greaves I did...but I lived!!

[@alexgreaves24]

yay!

[@cameroneacret7111]

+Alex Greaves lmao😂

[@eastonmonsen2278]

Your a fake your not the real creepy cooter

[@strat1080]

I’ve found that the Marlin 60 is easier to disassemble and reassemble than the 10/22 and no longer own a 10/22. The recoil spring guide rod is a real bear to get back in

[@MaynardOwns]

Man I'm kind of pissed my grandma gave all my grandpa's guns away. I was a kid but still, should have kept them for meeee

[@darthmusturd9526]

GAVE!?

[@MaynardOwns]

Darth Musturd yup for free. She kept her own 38 snub which when her pistol permit expired cops came a knocking for it

[@drumyogi9281]

@@MaynardOwns The cops came to take her gun? Where did she live when that happen?

[@richarddavie6396]

My grandma thought all her guns were sold, but she found a pistol in her back room. She gave it to my cousin. I was a little jealous, but I was more upset that she left herself defenseless. Now with the rioting, I'm just glad my concealed carrying brother is staying with her.

[@Ermac97]

Why? Who are YOU that she should have been required to give them to you? Just the way you wrote your comment makes it clear you're an entitled little shit. I'm glad you got NOTHING.

[@nokiot9]

Mine was an Sks in 762. Was a bit heavy for me when I was a kid but I could shoot it great.

[@otte940]

My first gun was a mosin Nagant bought it at 18 years old

[@dylanwatson270]

shotgun at 12

[@Sexton_blake93]

Cz-452 at 19

[@Joetheflyfisherguy]

Dylan Watson same hear

[@Cilverlobo]

the first gun I bought that was "mine" was a Czech's BRNO 8mm mauser.

[@xaviersmith12]

Stevens Model 320 Security 12 gauge at 18

[@markwinkler3038]

My first gun was a 35 year old Remington 870 wing master

[@garrettlempia6539]

A new wingmaster is my first I got it yesterday

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Good first gun! I have a 20-gauge Wingmaster, it or my 12-gauge 11-87 are my clay shotguns. Slick and sweet!

[@davidji2030]

these video are so fun to watch, even though i already bought over 10 guns, Im still watching this because these two guys are so entertaining to watch RIP Barry

[@chefdan87]

I own a lot of firearms as i am a avid hunter and gun enthusiast. By far my favorite is my ruger 10/22. Accurate, reliable and just a blast to shoot. 50 yards and i can take a quarter off a fence post with it.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

I love my 10/22 and they will hit a quarter at 50 yards...but my CZ 457s will hit a dime at 50 yards

[@awd3264]

For me the first gun hands down is a 22 rifle. The only question is single fire, bolt, or semiautomatic depending on age and maturity. Unfortunately because of the hoarding of ammo that may be hard to do.

[@highwatertech1965]

A 2 year old with a trigger finger can fire a Semi Automatic with ease, its a 22. for christs sake.

[@CookingWithLivvy]

5 years later and Thank God prices have come down...I never understood the run on .22 ammo. I have a feeling the shortage was a combination of speculation, paranoia and misinformation.

[@ryanespinoza7297]

2022 and we’ve come back to the hoarding

[@Slinkman2021]

My first gun, CZ 75 Compact 9mm. Couldn't be happier, excellent pistol.

[@venaretro5444]

+Slinkman2021 Very nice build too.Excellent funcionality.

[@nwrailfan2465]

Shot one a few days ago

[@davidcolon2385]

Great video thank you guys, my first guns are a Taurus 856, Marlin 60, Remington 700 in 270Win.,Remington 870 tactical 12g and a Springfield Xds 45acp.

[@torjones1701]

My first gun was a Ruger 10/22 when I was 7 (30+ years ago). Second was a Ruger Mk I Target. Great guns to teach basic marksmanship to anyone, but the absolute best for kids. Thanks for the vids!

[@thebrizzy]

The first I bought was Ruger 10/22. You can learn to shoot with it, learn maintenance, and learn how guns work. Great for target shooting, small game hunting, pest control, and self defense with the right ammo and technique. Inexpensive, customizable, reliable, and well documented. Its hard to beat for a first timer.

[@lilaalexinglis1436]

Omg I love Makarov guns I'm a huge fan of them and very impressed to hear you mention them. Thanks for all the great videos

[@eamonia]

Ten years later and you're still living up to your original ethics and mode of platform. Y'all really made something nice here. Barry lives on for millions of people now and forever who never would have got the chance to meet him. You're some good friends, guys.

[@a9-x_youtuber165]

My 1st hand gun was Taurus 1911. I love this but the prob is I wasn't ready for .45 and Still feel more comfortable with 9mms tha .45

[@andrewkuhn7053]

Well, I have carried a Derringer. I had to pull it ONCE, I was in Florida, hanging out at a casino. Late that night, a friend and I were heading back to the car, and a guy rolled up on the car demanding money, I pulled the 32 caliber Derringer. He ran faster than Jesse Owens.

[@fproszek]

You said casino? If I'm not mistaken you broke a federal gun law packing a gun inside there.

[@jg2283]

@@fproszek that's what matters to you? A gun free zone being respected? Could've saved his life.

[@xbillups8322]

Friends don’t let friends be fudds. Let’s just say I know the alias of a friend of a friend who carries in his university (in California) with an polymer 80 Glock using handloaded ammo. He/she is 17, got really creative on hiding the purchases, forging age and id, and bypassing California’s draconian laws, all because the law is much less of a concern than a mass shooter or an assailant.

[@generalgringo9887]

@Danny Duncan you're the kind of person who who would call the cops on a kids pool party for the noise i suspect

[@-BWS-]

@John Doe you can carry a gun in a casino, just cant be caught. Sorry, but i like life. I'd rather carry a gun there than not.

[@projectileenthusiast1784]

My first was a Sig Sauer P229. NO FUCKING REGRETS.

[@Luisniza1105]

Semper Fortis nice

[@durtydandaman788]

It's every man's responsibility to protect himself and his family. The same applies to women especially ones with children.

[@cameronpearson2160]

Durty Dan DaMan No, that's law enforcements job... and if there were gun laws there would be like nothing that you would need a shotgun with the power to kill a moose for. As much as I love guns this is the truth and this is why Canada has a much lower crime rate and is much safer than the Us.

[@BereanBeliever86]

@@cameronpearson2160 lol, don't trust your police and government so much. You should always be willing to protect your family.

[@lukequinlan4523]

@@cameronpearson2160 that's because Canadians are too fucking nice

[@antidulvian666]

If he's so wrong why is Canada safer? 🤔

[@MaynardOwns]

@@cameronpearson2160 you're not wrong about that being the job of law enforcement but when some scum bag decides to break into your home and the law takes 6 minutes to get there it may be too late

[@carbLoL101]

I've recently ordered my first firearm, a Savage 110 Bolt-Action. My main points to hit were something that I could grow into with practice, bolt-action to space out and make my shots count, and I wanted a reasonably affordable round (308 win) that I would feel the shot more than my buddy's 22.

[@aleffel9668]

Crazy the difference in options over time. Love these videos with Barry. If you’re here in 2022 looking for a good first gun.. look for an AR15 (palmetto, radical, Springfield, ruger, s&w are good, affordable options) if you just want a nice versatile rifle for life and liberty. or if you’re looking for a handgun for concealed carry glock 43x or the sig p365xl, great size to flex for both home defense and concealed carry :)

[@troydixon4425]

I had most of these at one time all great choices I'm a 22 semi auto guy only choice I went the other way on

[@austinfromboston9494]

I got my first gub when i was twelve its a semi-automatic 12gauge shotgun savage 745b best day of my life

[@rathert3]

Thank you Eric. Like so many others I miss Barry badly, but you are iraqveteran8888 and I appreciate you and all your efforts!

[@robertmitchell2800]

First rifle i bought was a sears and roebuck 30-30. (Basically winchester model 94) bought it at a pawn shop years ago and I still take it with me almost every time I go to the range. Always fun to shoot.

[@spystyle]

Should my fist gun be an RPG ?

[@FuzzyLikesLegos]

Would be a great everyday carry.

[@connor2964]

fuzzylikelegos urgh imagine the public concealment issues though

[@affinity3281]

Just carry a hand grenade. If someone tries to mug you just pull it out like you would pull out a knife. I guarantee they will shit themselves. "DON'T COME CLOSER I'LL PULL THE PIN!".

[@TheKessi1000]

Christopher W Great Idea, but I would go a bit more old fashioned. A nice stick of dynamite with a 30 second fuse. Light it and watch em run! Then just keep a pair of scissors with you after they get out of sight

[@JavierTorres-zf9qq]

An RPG would be a nice home defense weapon too

[@Runerook1]

The first revolver I shoot was my dad's Remington 44 mag, my first rifles were a .22 long and Winchester 30-30 lever action and, my first shot gun was a 12 ga break barel.

[@reaganriddle1583]

Boris Cresnov fud jkjk

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

A couple pretty hefty kickers in that group, I'd be surprised if you didn't develop a costly flinch at first.

[@StrikeShulgin]

Good video. My first guns as a kid was the Ruger 10-22 and a .410 pump. Had a lot of fun with those guns.

[@imbrandon16]

IF YOU HAVE PARENTS THAT DON'T WANT YOU TO OWN A GUN. what I did was buy a 12ga mossberg 500 and they were way more calm about it because they knew it could be used for hunting, and they were way more chill about it and didn't seem to mind. now a few months later i own an ak and am halfway done with my firs ar build... lol. you just have to let them get used to the idea of having a gun in the house. ONLY DOWN SIDE. they're making me buy a gun safe....

[@Brandonx-nb7rv]

luckily i was given my first gun in the 3rd grade. It was a single shot 22 and 20 gauge ( 2 different barrels). I have been around firearms eversince i was little. I know some people do not have that luxury, and it probably is difficult to talk your parents into letting you get one even when you can purchase them yourself.

[@---cr8nw]

If you can buy your own gun(s), why are you living with your parents?

[@areyouserious4713]

having a gun safe is a good thing , so yeah i don't think it's a down side

[@MoeMoe-fs2ic]

David Silverstein You realize you can buy a gun at 18?

[@---cr8nw]

Yep. You can get an apartment or even a house at 18, too. What's your point? Sure you can live with your parents until you're 35. But why would you want to?

[@smokerx893]

man the marlin model 60 was my first gun and i loved it. never had a problem with it. i was 14 when i got it so taking it apart for a complete cleaning was never a problem for me. now i feel like i need another one. thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@alejandroverdeza225]

I've had a 10/22 since 12 years old and I still have it I am 26 years old now

[@yanksfan43]

Going with a ruger sr22, a lot of my family told me it will be a good choice for a first.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Ive got one, even used it for ccw for a while with CCI velocitors. Ive got thousands of rounds through mine and so far i havent had a single malfunction. Love the SR22

[@mrbojangles155]

My first gun I bought a couple days ago. A 1939 Mosin Nagant. Absolutely in love with it and super cheap to shoot! Surplus ammo is very cheap(440 rounds for about $97 shipping and all) but it is corrosive so you have to clean right after shooting so it doesn't rust but really can't go wrong with it. It seems like a lot of people start with this gun and I don't blame them at a 7.62x54R round it's perfect for hunting or just taking to the range to shoot. At a price of $154 it's also a great buy as well too!

[@DRandolphOutdoors1]

I am getting mine from someone I mow a lawn for, Remington Model 31 12 gauge

[@SlimDaddy31]

Hi guys, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos, my first gun I bought was a Ruger P95. Loved it, it has had a few issues, but all minor. I recommend it for first time buyers. I was wondering since y'all are located in Georgia, where is your shop located? I would like to come check it out. Thanks

[@morganhay859]

Mine was a marlin 22 bolt action when I was 5 still have it 9 years later and it works perfect very smooth and broke in.

[@atropicalpandagaming2059]

My first gun was a Mossberg 500

[@chrisreed864]

Same

[@TALIZ0RAH]

First gun I bought (inherited others) was a mosin nagant followed my a CZ 75

[@39Thorns]

My first gun was a Colt 1991 A1, .45 acp, bought new in '91. Still my favorite. Few years later I got 2 .38 snubbies and a .20 guage pump action shotgun. This is because I was living in Detroit with my girlfriend, and needed fireams we could share. Carried the .38, 20 guage for the apartment.

[@franknapolitano9144]

With all the new firearms available today i n 2016,you boys should do an updated video on this topic ! :>)

[@guruluka223]

Sadly, Barry passed away...

[@joedoole3527]

I was thinking the same thing. Prices have changed a great deal as well. When he said you can pickup an M&P15 starting around 1300 I was like WHAT? I've got 3 M&P15's; 2- Sport models which were $550 each with a Pmag, MAgPul MBUS rear sights and a hard case and 1- Magpul edition M&P15 that came with all Magpul furniture and sights as well as the same case and 30rd Pmag and that was $875. All are fantastic rifles; MOA accurate and dead reliable. and for the money you just can't beat them.

[@originaljpat6942]

I second this! Definitely want to see an updated video.

[@patrickrodriguez320]

First of all you left out shot gun. A 12 gauge pump is the most versatile all around gun in America. As far as rifles i strongly urge you to buy a 22. My first time buying guns i bought 3 all in one whack. Marlin 60, 500 20ga, and ruger mini 14

[@strat1080]

A shotgun was one of the first guns I bought ans while it is versatile, I don’t really use it much

[@GrantsDad]

Patrick Rodriguez my first gun was a 30-06 at 14 for hunting as soon as I turned 18 I bought a mossberg 500 12ga and a marlin 795

[@rexxdogg9360]

12 gauge and 22 rifle I think are essential for learning gun operation. Simple and easy yet effective. Throw in a .303 British Enfield (bolt action rifle) and any mid level caliber revolver that should be everything you absolutely need to learn about weapons for self defense. Very simple weapons you shouldn't have any issues with handling

[@rexxdogg9360]

Couldn't agree more though 12 gauge pump action shotgun should be one of the first guns to ever handle

[@jtroopa]

I’d been shooting with .22 rifles all my life through scouts, but I’d only recently bought my first handgun. Through CONSTANT nagging from my friend, I’d walked out with a series 80 Colt 1911. I don’t shoot it as often as I’d prefer, but I really just love the activity of disassembling it, cleaning it up, and putting it back together.

[@shanekingsley251]

"What should your first gun be?" *...proceeds to pull out AR and AK* LOL, nice

[@kevinjohnson6549]

Shane Kingsley they are simple to operate and great rifles overall so no surprise

[@abc4781]

@@kevinjohnson6549 exactly lol idk how that's suprising.

[@alainerookkitsunev5605]

AK is hands down the best if you can obtain one. Simple mechanics make the gun easy to use, easy to maintain, reliable, fun to shoot. For younger people and people who just want to plink maybe a lever action 22 or semiauto 22 like a ruger10/22.

[@Tardisius]

I always suggest a 22 either bolt action rifle or 4 inch 22 revolver. =)

[@waveman0]

+Tardisius some of the best advice I have seen in this thread, EVERY one should start their shooting life learning to shoot with a .22lr, that's how I did it and that's how I am teaching my sons.

[@Tardisius]

Orion Thanks =)

[@TheNorthernNuggets]

+Orion what do you think of the mossberg 715t? i know a ruler is better but i want the AR look and the Ruger SR22 is more than twice as expensive

[@waveman0]

TheNorthernNuggets not allowed to have semi auto rifles where I live so don't have an opinion mate, sorry.

[@TheZaccan]

First pistol was a g23

[@haydenskaggs1636]

My first gun was a Winchester 1894 30WCF (Winchester center fire) or now 30-30 pre 1964. So happy with the purchase and still have it today.

[@Jacksonhasjacob]

right now I'm in the process of getting my first handgun, my father gave me a Remington 870 for my 21st birthday but I want to carry

[@zacheckert4868]

380 or 9 mm compact too

[@ak18n24]

RIP Barry. God bless you

[@noahroangoldwing]

I'm researching guns because I'm going to a range for the first time this weekend. You guys have convinced me. For my first time, I'm going to shoot a 10/22

[@heisenberg3946]

the 1911 was my first handgun.

[@monkeymangonewild]

Heisenberg me too, but I didn’t have it long after I bought a couple boxes of .45

[@jefferywiser415]

@@monkeymangonewild why? I can shoot a .45 great I have a xdm

[@jackhousman6637]

Right! a persons very first firearm should be a .22 caliber rifle. But, not a semi-auto. It should be what I was taught on at age 9, a single-shot, bolt action with a separate cocking piece on the bolt, a kid-sized Winchester and a full-sized Stevens. ( I also own a kid-sized falling-block, an early 20th Century Stevens, with a heavy trigger, and a large external hammer, that has to be cocked.) BEFORE you do any actual shooting, you MUST be taught to handle guns safely, by someone who knows MORE about it than YOU do, until the safety precautions become second-nature, and are followed with absolute consistency. Only THEN should you be taught to actually shoot, and only after plenty of shooting with the .22, should you try your hand at larger calibers and more complex actions. Great site. Keep it up.

[@scotty2jr]

My first gun was a Savage mark II, a .22lr bolt action with a 4x32mm scope, costing $250. I love it, easy to clean, easy to use, and good groupings.

[@jackhousman6637]

Can't go wrong with that.

[@scotty2jr]

+Jack Housman None of those strange safeties either so pluses there

[@mrgrinch14]

Late to the party, if you're watching this the Ruger American Rimfire is an excellently priced bolt action .22. Can't go wrong with that or a 10/22.

[@randallpickard6187]

I agree with you there. I learned how to shoot a rifle with my dad's 10/22. And I learned how to handle a handgun both revolvers and semiautomatic with my uncles Ruger and 1911. I'm teaching my 4 year old daughter with an unloaded air rifle and spring pistol. I know that I know that I know they are unloaded because I bought them from the store and never put anything in them. And even she learns the safety aspect of it I'll let her actually put bbs downrange

[@guisspino]

My first was a 686+ 3 inch. Love it, still have it. Carried it for a while, it was definitely practical as at the time I was really into country kayaking. It was able to handle hard cast 357 or 38 shot shells. Great gun. But in my opinion any 357/38 double action revolver or a 9 mm duty style pistol is the way to go. Something fairly cheap and easy to shoot but also something that can be reliable used in the self-defense environment.

[@billyharper5925]

“Sling it clear across the room” 😂😂

[@Richardlau160]

And then there is Australia :(, *We can't get most of the good guns*

[@kevinruddthestudrudd0074]

+TekkitCast Bloody bullshit >:(

[@jimmymcdonald9781]

+KevinRuddthestud Rudd007 that sucks

[@waveman0]

+TekkitCast somewhat true, though if you persist and get your Cat A & B license you can still own many cool guns. Yes semi auto rifles, semi auto and pump action shotguns and handguns are restricted, but that does leave bolt, lever action and pump action rifles (yes there is that discrepancy between pump action rifles and shotguns). I consider my Remington 7600 Police in .308 with 10 rnd mags a 'good gun', or the several bolt action and lever actions I own 'good guns', and now that I have spent the money on getting my IAC M-87 lever action shotgun reliable it is a 'good gun'. Just because the asshole Government has placed restriction on firearm ownership doesn't preclude you from doing your best to maintain ownership. Play their game, be politically active and try to get the fucking hoplophobic laws repelled.

[@mobstamaniac]

+Orion Can get an AR15 here in NZ when it has a thumbhole stock and no bayonet lug, not allowed High cap magazine either but you can get it on your standard licence. However it's restricted by cost, 3600 dollars really stops people from buying them unless you are a real enthusiast. But you can get the kind of rig here: www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunting-shooting/rifles/centrefire/auction-1038682913.htm

[@waveman0]

mobstamaniac yeah mate I have often looked at the gear NZ'ers can get, to be honest it makes me quite depressed. High capacity mags are great, but I am not that upset about our 10 rnd (cat A license) or 15 rnd mag limit (for Cat B) restrictions, I have rarely emptied my mag out while hunting and if you have few mags (I have 4 KKK 10 rnd mags for my Remington 7600, along with 2 factory 4 rnd mags) a simple mag change keeps you shooting.

[@xX_Skraith_Xx]

My first gun was a Ruger 8301, still shoots like a dream. Only issues I have is when I run crap ammo through it, but one of my favorite parts of shooting is cleaning the guns after so that doesn't faze me at all. I like it better than my 10/22 cause I like to shoot subsonic rounds out the back door at squirrels and I don't think the 10/22 would cycle them really well. With a bolt, I never have to worry about any of that.

[@nashvillecadillac7556]

“Mp15 starting at $1,300 and it’s just going to go up in value”😂😂😂

[@stormsinger]

at 54 seconds u def farted bro hahahahahah great video thanks!!!

[@jstubbles]

I've shot a lot over the years, but never owned my own until recently. I picked up a Ruger mini-14 about two weeks ago. Sadly I haven't been able to take it to the range yet, but I've fired other .223/5.56 rifles and felt this to be a great fit for me. Low recoil, extremely easy to field strip and clean, reliable garand-style action. I plan on picking up a .308 for hunting, or possibly buying a Mosin and updating it a bit. Great vid!

[@ronbailey2486]

410 shotgun from Sears I love that shotgun

[@nosaints88]

And at 5:30 someone in the background starts cracking up just like I did lol

[@asherkervin5253]

I got my rugger 10-22 for 150 brand new. love it work great and easy to clean. the best part it is one of the most customizable guns I know.

[@egarddingleberg8124]

That is the price of a .308 rifle at Wal-Mart

[@gloriousbastard3983]

"And I can't say how many squirrels I've killed with a model 60 " hahaha does it work for possums aswell? I hate possums

[@reaganriddle1583]

Glorious Bastard ;) yeah

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

It'll kill them, but you shouldn't. They never carry rabies (seriously, like single digit number of cases in history, ever), they help get rid of carrion, they aren't mean enough to pose much threat to dogs, cats, etc., they eat literally thousands of ticks each every season, and they tend to run other, more harmful vermin off. If they're not directly causing you problems somehow, you should leave opossums alone.

[@michaelshevchenko9407]

oh come on i play enough video games to know the bigger the gun the better

[@joshspencer6898]

*faceplam*

[@matthewgeary8825]

b8?

[@Andrew-gw5wx]

Not always, I like guns with op hit boxes. So i can hear them rage while they watch the kill cam in the afterlife

[@xbillups8322]

r/wooosh

[@brandonbeard8488]

My first gun was a P95 with the decocker. I loved it and Its similar to the Sig sp 2022, which was part of the selling point when i bought it.

[@DaxCorsiar]

I want to get a gun but I'm in California and they have strict gun laws. I'm almost 21 and going to live by myself. Is there a way I can still get a permit and conceal carry? :C Sorry.... new to guns.

[@Sisdabom]

Dax Corsiar It will all depend on your laws in whatever state you reside in. I personally don't know anything about gun laws in California. That you will have to look up yourself but if you can get a carry licence I suggest finding a gun range near you that will let you rent firearms first to find out the recoil and feel of what you are wanting to buy. Just try to be sure beforehand because 99% of the time firearms and ammunition are nonrefundable. P.S. Today was actually my first gun buy as well. (Mosin Nagant)

[@michaelalexeyev995]

Gun permit yes, conceal carry permit almost impossible in california. California is a may issue state, which is basically that even if an applicant meets all the requirements for a ccw, the application still might (and most likely will) be denied. Here in NJ for instance, less CCW's are issued in one year than in one weekend in Virginia.

[@MW-tv2xj]

They say you need a legitimate reason, being in a supposedly free country doesn't cut it.

[@mig1739]

Leave Cali and come to Alaska don't need any gun permit don't need a concealed carry permit you don't have to store your ammo separate from gun it is truly the freest state I have ever loved in compared to Kentucky,Texas, Oklahoma,Omaha, and Minnesota the freedom up here is amazing and the state government is always telling the federal government to fuck off lol as well you get about 1000 dollars a year from the state just for living here it's called PFD it's the oil royalties the state gets and they give the money back to its citizens.

[@erikjr12]

Az has some of the best gun laws in the US and its only a few hours away from Cali!

[@GundamGamingx]

Would a M1911 be a good first gun?

[@AnElevatorFart]

The reason the Military doesn't use it anymore is because it's a hard gun to use in pretty much every way. If it's hard for soldiers to learn how to use it it's probably too much gun for anyone. Go with something a little less fearsome for your first gun.

[@solouroboros]

A 1911 is a very complicated gun. Watch someone break it down......it's got a LOT of little parts. Not really easy to maintain and break down to clean completely. It's just got a cult following, really. Go for something simple, like one of the SW glock copies. Or, if you want real simple, a nice revolver like a .38 special or one of the new Rhinos, which are nifty but pricey.

[@GundamGamingx]

In all actuality the main reason the US Armed Forces stopped using the 1911 was primarily due to its prolonged use since it was first produced. If it was in fact as "complicated to use" as you both are claiming then it would not have been in service as long as it was. I am partially at fault for not clarifying my initial post so let me do so now. What I should have said was is a modernized version of the 1911 series a good starter for my son. Seeing as how both of you probably don't like the 1911 series for your own personal reasons I will use my own experience with it instead of your biased advice. But I do thank you for your input none the less.

[@solouroboros]

Wingzerox02 I've done full disassembly and cleaning on glocks and 1911's, sigs and rugers. I'll take a glock any day for the ease of maintenance. That's what I meant when I said it was an overly complicated gun.

[@GundamGamingx]

solouroboros I too have disassembled glocks, sigs, 1911's, rugers, berretta's etc. And I can say with 100% accuracy that 1911's are extremely easy to disassemble and reassemble. Because if they were as "difficult" to maintain then they would not have been used from 1911 - 1985 and are still used today (though not as the standard but still in use) So basically the reason you dislike the 1911 series is because you feel they are to "complicated" to maintain which they are not. Don't get me wrong I love my glock and my berretta but my 1911 is as easy to maintain as the others. And again your biased opinion is noted but I will go with my own experience.

[@SterlingHaze]

Great video guys. As I live in the UK, a shotgun license is easier to get hold of than a firearms certificate, so the first gun I owned was a 12 gauge over and under. I'm looking to get a firearms certificate soon, so I think the first rifle I'll get will be a 10/22 ruger. Thanks for the advice

[@PessOmist]

First gun should be a .22lr rifle, since you should be 18 buying your first gun and need something cheap to practice with.

[@spystyle]

Truly !

[@That_NJ_guy]

maybe a carbine (stuff that shoots pistol calibers).

[@EuropeChannel]

I really would like to own a gun but it's practically impossible to own your own one in most countries in europe :/

[@rmblwgn]

that was EXACTLY their plan. THEY ARE DOING THE SAME THING RIGHT NOW IN CALIFORNIA WITH EUROPE AS THEIR MODEL. They tell us, "look how safe europe is, we need to take things away from you for the good of the people". IF YOU TOOK OUT EVERY SHOOTING DONE BY GANGBANGER THUG FUCKS WE WOULD HAVE LESS SHOOTINGS THAN CANADA. Since they cannot outright confiscate firearms they are doing the next best thing: MAKE IT TOO FUCKING EXPENSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE. you have to feel like an expert with lots of income to enjoy shooting sports.

[@smartchip]

PROUD INFADEL Europe aint safe, not as bad as the gangsters in the us of a, but its a paper trail and catogrorising exercise, name a shooting, organised crime attributed violence resulting in death or other such hidden in beurocratic or statistical paperwork on reporting of crime, to help the g8 member aka usa to push their less guns, less homocides or whatever bull they are peddling for their agenda

[@YFZriderdude15]

Just come over to Alaska. We have the most lenient gun laws on the planet.. third-world lawless countries aside.

[@scandinavianshootingchanne4219]

Europe Channel What country do you live in? We can own most stuff here where I live, and I don't know any European country where it is anything near impossible to obtain firearms legally.

[@EuropeChannel]

Danes With Guns I live in Norway

[@KillershredsTK]

Maks are great for CC, my first gun will be the CAI C39v2 AK, and a Ruger 10/22 Semi with a Bullpup conversion kit.

[@qwertyui12356789]

everybody's first gun should be a shotgun hands down.

[@ThomasWilliams-zo7ke]

Lol 1300 for a mp15.... Boy times have changed

[@pacific4x444]

I got my first gun when I was 8 for Christmas it was a Ruger 10/22 it will almost never malf if you are using it properly it will malfunction if you put bad ammo in it but if your reading this thinking about what to get get a ruger or some other auto loader very good starter gun.

[@ammorepublic3962]

Hand+Gasoline+Match= Firearm

[@alexandersimcox2079]

my dad bought me a marlin before i was born

[@griffinmiller3783]

I bought my son a 12 ga mossburg, I'm 18 and my gfs on birth control. I don't have any kids yet but he/ she's gunna get my gun lol

[@alexandersimcox2079]

+Griffin Miller nice, make sure to work up to it, a 12 gauge can be a bit off-putting for a first time/new shooter

[@markpeugeot196]

Good recommendations on the S&W M&P-15. The Century AK's get a bad rap, many of them are better than most people are willing to give credit for. I have a Century RPK that will accurately (for an AK) send rounds downrange every trigger pull... it flat out runs and bump fires unbelievably well.

[@ToxicallyMasculinelol]

i don't get why it's just assumed that a first gun has to be a 22. it's so condescending and patronizing to assume that a grown man can't handle a larger cartridge. maybe the first gun you SHOOT should be a 22, so that you can work up in terms of recoil. but if someone has already rented guns and practiced at the range, there's really no reason he needs a 22 for his first gun. if someone is worried about self defense i would recommend a semi-auto handgun in 9mm, .40, or .45 ACP for a first gun. THEN, i might suggest a 22 for practicing target shooting, since the ammo is cheaper. i wouldn't give someone an AR if they haven't shot a gun before, sure. but if someone has practiced shooting before, and is now looking for their first gun to actually own, there's no reason not to get a heavy caliber handgun or a full powered rifle, even an AR-15 variant. once they get a more serious gun they're not gonna fuck with the 22 again anyway... so what's the point in buying one? rent a 22 at the gun shop, practice with it, etc... why buy it? it's inferior for virtually every practicum except target shooting and squirrel hunting. in a SHTF situation, everybody acts like the 22 is so great. i wouldn't take my chances with a 22. i'd want a real rifle for any situation where i need to defend myself from humans, at range. and for hunting, i'd want to be using a crossbow anyway. yeah the 22 is great for small game but a crossbow is way better, and it's quiet. in the apocalypse you're not going to be wanting to use a gun for hunting, period. and in a rule of law self defense situation a 22 is even worse. yeah there's no better cartridge for practice and target shooting, but that doesn't mean a shooter's first gun HAS to be a 22.

[@skmongol]

first gun i shot was a 12 gauge Remington 1100.

[@lowellhouser7731]

It has nothing to do with handling a larger cartridge, it has to do with conditioning your fundamentals, Shooting rimfire well is DIFFICULT. The best shooters in long range go through .22 like crazy.

[@dl920703]

you should have a .22 to practice with and teach your kids. otherwise you'd be blowing a fortune shooting .308, .45 acp, .223, and 9m and looking like an amateur doing it.

[@YFZriderdude15]

Dan Leach Too bad going that route will probably end with you not shooting at all. There hasn't been any .22LR in stores for months!

[@siblilngs101]

I'm wanting to buy a rifle and handgun. See I'm 19 and have shot .22s a bunch. I told my parents I'm wanting to get a gun and they were ok with it (they should be because my mom grew up around guns, my dad as far as I know didn't but he knows a fair amount about them) but my dad said go with a .22. I'm think why on earth!? Maybe if I was 13 I'd love it but come on. A Glock 19 and a rifle that's a bit more powerful than a 22 perhaps .30.30 or .223. I'm not an expert but just something not astronomically expensive with handguns between 400/520 and rifles 600/750 dollars. Y'all have any suggestions?

[@overgamer13]

K98 shoting 8mm Mauser

[@EntryLevelLuxury]

Mine was a Mosin M44 from Big 5! Great starter weapon. Simple, but particular.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

wrong, ak47 best first gun, if u can dodge a wrench u can dodge a ball

[@jeffjohnson122]

Great video. Nice touch on the offerings for first time users with a glimpse at some of the more extreme guns for avid/skilled shooters.

[@viktorlargelimb]

Me: Other People: Colt 45 - Gun | Pistol Dragounov - Gun | Sniper Magnum - Ice Cream | Revolver AK-47 - Gun | Assault Rifle

[@spencerbyrd2545]

I you want an actual Soviet Dragunov, you better be HELLA rich.

[@spencerbyrd2545]

There's only 100 actual Dragunov rifles in the US.

[@viktorlargelimb]

Its what I think when I hear...

[@camon2wheels587]

Yeah well to bad that .22 ammos hard to find now.

[@grantwilliams5685]

Depending on where you live it's starting to show back up again. In the last few months I was able to get a 500rd box of Remington and 300cci plus a few other boxes I've picked up here and there.

[@colepellegrin5491]

my first gun that I owned is a mossberg 835 ulti mag 12 gauge I got when I was 17 and the first gun I bought was a remington 783 in 308, both very excellent guns I service them regularly and they are worth the money.

[@Pkelly2453]

Shooting is an expensive hobby. Maybe I'll just stick to playing fps games on the pc.

[@VechsDavion]

Get a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 and some #4 and #00 buckshot and a few snap caps to practice loading and unloading safely. Legal in all 50 states (and many other countries outside the USA) and will protect you. Also a very versatile hunting platform from birds to deer to hogs if you feel keen on that. Should be able to get the gun and ammo for under 400.

[@Pkelly2453]

+Vechs I have no experience shooting. Is it worth the money to buy an AR and shoot it at the range? There are no magazine limits in my state.

[@Zubberbilly]

Rifles are definitely much easier to shoot but you can go through ammo FAST. Shootings reallllly fun though as someone whos played games. I Wish I wouldve dumped the money i spent on my pc into more firearms tbh.

[@Pkelly2453]

+U_Wot_m7+1 Problem is that I won't be able to buy a gun until I graduate from college and move out. My parents would kill me if they found out I owned a gun, so fps games are the only option I have right now.

[@dragunmane3029]

+Paul Kelly get into it. Exercise your freedoms to the max as a privileged citizen

[@MrLogo73]

You killed squirrels...........................................?

[@NARFALICIOUS]

Get over it.

[@AirForceAce3571]

squirrels are delicious to eat! I've hunted them for years.

[@MrAbeMiner]

AirForceAce3571 Yup they taste exactly like chicken, only a bit harder to chew. They are delicious!

[@bigchunk1]

My first gun was a Mosin Nagant. It's a simple construction and is easy for a first time user to understand. It is a good choice except for the fact that you have to do some research on cosmilene cleaning and have to account for a high caliber kick. I sort of want to get a Ruger10/22 or a Marlin 60. I think these guys are making a good sell for one. I want to practice on the range all day without a bruised shoulder.

[@MysterFade]

My first gun, as soon as I turned 21, was a S&W stainless steel.357 Magnum with 4-inch barrel. Surprisingly, the recoil wasn't that noticeable for me despite what my friends warned me about. Heavy as hell but I loved it and in hindsight, I hate that I sold it.

[@thespeedyviking9682]

My first firearm was a bolt action .300 win mag and my second was a S&W 500. Needless to say I developed a flinch pretty quick, then picked up a 5.56 bullpup and a 9mm. Wish I would have bought those first but they helped me get rid of my flinch.

[@jackhu1319]

I watch your video quite often, thanks for doing a good job. I have learned a lot about guns from you.

[@ibuprofenPill]

I just bought my first gun: a Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod. 2. I wanted something good on which to learn and was told 9mm's are a great choice. I wanted a reasonable cost of ammunition and price point between $350-$450. I also wanted something to carry concealed if I ever decided I wanted to. Just as in my business life whether I'm bidding or pricing, I never take the cheapest or most expensive option. Usually the best value is found somewhere in between. Finally, I made the decision based on how it felt in my hand. The critical factor was that I felt it was easier for me to eject the magazine on the SA, more so than the other manufacturers. I practiced dry firing in my living room and learned all I could by myself and didn't even load the gun until I was in a beginning safety course. Now I have been to the range a couple times by myself and plan to take a LTC class in the near future. As of September 1, 2017, the price of applying for a LTC in Texas will decrease from $140 to $40. I'll gladly wait the 86 days as of this writing. $100 is $100, after all. I still have no idea if I'll actually carry, but at least I'll have the option.

[@cameronzy279]

First firearm was an Anderson AM-15 when I was 19. Anderson's M4 clone for $500. 1:8 barrel, carbine length gas system, and it works. Just picked up an M44 Mosin.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Mine, Ruger Mark IV 22. Great baby step into guns. Inexpensive to shoot, easy to clean when you figured out that crazy pin on back of grip. Felt a little sheepish going to gun range as a big guy telling them all I had was .22, but clerk and several others said great way to learn.

[@lygersarereal]

Great video. A funny anecdote, I submitted a question on Yahoo answers once asking if I should take the advice of a friend who purportedly recommended a Macmillan Tac 50 as a first time gun purchase. The results were hilarious, and I only wish I still had the log of that discussion because it got a lot of attention.

[@colincutter4846]

My first gun was a remington model 41 targetmaster, followed by a colt mk IV/series 70 gold cup when I was 16, left to me by my step-grandfather. Both fine guns.

[@cam427]

I live in Australia. I got my first slug gun when i was 12 and my first rifle (Winchester bolt action 22 with Tasco scope) when i was 16. Back then we didn't need a licence or anything. You just walked into a shop and bought them. It is just too difficult now so i no longer own a gun. I actually don't mind restrictions on handguns (those restrictions have always existed here) but not being able to own a hunting rifle or even a shotgun is pretty stupid.