Reid's Tips on Choosing a Pistol

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[@thomthompson9217]

I’m running a 9mm M&P Shield with the Apex trigger, TFO sights, and MagGuts springs & followers. I pumped about 600 rounds through it without a hiccup before giving it a clean bill of health. With an extended capacity of 10 +1 and the handling characteristics of a larger pistol, its definitely worth considering for a comfortable and dependable EDC. Because of this I’ve benched my G26; replacing it with the Shield.

[@a.m.8410]

For those who want a condensed version of the video: Buy a Glock 19.

[@hksensation80]

i wish there is a love button!! there is a reason why the G19 is used by most LE agencies and militaries in the world.

[@alphaspartan]

CZ

[@chrisrocksteady7]

@@alphaspartan I carry a Cz 75 P-01 and it is the most reliable and accurate pistol i have ever fired.

[@polaire801]

I’ll join the bandwagon.. hk vp9sk since I’m a lefty.

[@abc4781]

@Nick 718 that's true lol I haven't seen any Police officers carrying a 19 on duty but I've definitely seen sigs,17's, and my local county PD carries M&P's.

[@gunnarpaternal7495]

This video could be 10 seconds. "Buy a Glock 19. Like and subscribe...tombstones of others."

[@BigChiefTomTom53]

Gunnar Paternal I was an inch away from buying a Glock 19, but after I personally watched my friends G19 stovepipe when another friend kept limp wristing it... I later watched a video on KZbin where a guy shot his Sig 320 with a TWO FINGER GRIP (was TRYING to force a stovepipe!), and he still couldn't get it to fail!!!!! If i break a finger, so then I can't get a FIRM grip on my G19, then it WILL stovepipe! I could literally blow-off TWO FINGERS, and then shoot my 320 with a weak-ass two finger grip, and it WON'T FAIL! I know that the chances of being in a situation where I can only get two fingers on my handgun are slim-to-none, but MURPHY'S LAW is all I have to say about that... I don't want a gun that will have a FTE because my grip isn't HIGH ENOUGH... What if I'm literally being attacked, and I draw my weapon; fire a round, but it misses! WELL, I didn't have a PERFECT grip, so then it stovepiped I can't clear the failure, and chamber a new round, so I died while fighting with the guy...

[@BigChiefTomTom53]

Gunnar Paternal Glocktard's... Getting people killed with their ignorance since 1981! Sig 320 limp wrist test kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3aWq6qMhsxpjrc

[@BigChiefTomTom53]

Do you know why you can fire it with two fingers & not force a stovepipe? Boreaxis* The Glocks boreaxis is super high=your hand is literally right next to where the slide comes back. Sig is the exact opposite! There is like more than half an inch between your hand & the slide! The US Navy got the Sig 226 for almost nothing, and thank God that the 320/XM17 is the Army's new sidearm! The military DESERVES the best of the best... I'm not saying the Glock is BAD, either! I'm just saying that it isn't as good as the 320... I have TWO 320's, and I love them both :-D

[@mannyfox8089]

hahahah epic comment

[@edluvuhrc1749]

@@BigChiefTomTom53 your 320 will shoot without even pulling the trigger so you made the right choice.

[@mitchellstump6730]

"Hot, cold, dirty, sandy, *You've got a hemorrhoid" HAHAHAHA loved it. I'll take an American patriot over a psychopath any day. Reid is the shit.

[@galamonkey]

I'm ready to get back into full size carry. I've been carrying my Shield 9, but something about full size just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. For about a year I carried a Glock 17, and was easily concealable under a tshirt. I think this time, I'm going to buy a Glock 21.

[@davek5027]

Although I own a G17, a G19, and a G26, I usually carry the 26 with the factory +2 extension, giving me 13 total rounds, and carry a G17 magazine for a reload. For me, that is the perfect combination of size/weight while still having a decent magazine capacity. I occasionally carry the 19, but the extra weight and grip length is noticeable.

[@Frank7G]

i think the fastest reload for a revolver is having Jerry Miculek shoot, reload and shoot it again for you.

[@gooney0]

Jerry seems to have full auto revolvers. :)

[@ghollisjr]

[Sound of minigun stops] Jerry Miculek: Well this old M1903 Springfield takes a second to reload but we got it down to 1000 shots in 1 second, so not bad for my day off.

[@KatotownUSA]

I love that your videos are no bullshit but drama free. Always good stuff. Thank you!

[@worldhello1234]

Drama happens in the movies. Human conflicts happen in the real world. Just grow up and accept it as it is.

[@skippy02]

All valid points sir and thanks for sharing . Please keep up with the quality videos , i totally appreciate everything you've put out thus far Reid

[@robconnizzo7758]

Spot on as always Reid, keep up the great work, I'll see you on the Ridge soon. Getting out of Jersey for good in the near future.

[@shoxroxice]

Excellent points. Quality belt and holster are the only additions I'd make to your list.

[@tlee1982]

Awesome content you're providing to viewers Reid. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@tablerockkid8237]

Love these videos Reid. Good solid information, without the bullshit hype and with a touch of humor. Thanks for all you do.

[@fnkdtnk]

Just wanted to add something to the caliber selection portion. You don't want to go with something too small, but you also don't want something too powerful. When I picked out my wedding band at the local jewelry shop, the owner had a massive revolver on his hip. Naturally I asked if it was a .357, he laughed and said .357s are for wimps, and he would rather shoot someone once with the 454 Casull than multiple times with a smaller round. That was 2 years ago, and I went back 3 months ago to find my wife a present, and he was there, but this time had a m&p 9 on his hip. I asked him where the hand cannon went and he said, he finally went to the range, and realized he could only take one shot, after that he would flinch and miss. He can shoot and connect with the 9mm all day. The point of my story is this, all of the calibers Reid listed will get the job done if you do your part, but you have to be able to do your part with that caliber. If the caliber beats the crap out of you (I know some who flinch with .40s) to the point that you wont put a lot of trigger time behind it. Whatever minimal gain you think you are getting in power with a bigger caliber, becomes irrelevant when you miss your shots.

[@TheGeodoctorcl]

Hello from Canada Reid. I am a new sub today, your lady the Patriot Nurse and you make a nice pair. I think your going places Reid, and I wish you both the best of luck. Congrats on the new business, and your attitude is far more appealing than your former boss could ever hope to have. Humility is a hidden strength, and you surely win more bees with honey than vinegar. TY for all you are doing, and much success to you in the future. I do enjoy your videos. Semper Fi, from an old man...eh! LOL!

[@TheSich0]

I hate it when my haemorrhoid causes my gun to malfunction.......

[@tonypauley4673]

I was thinking the same thing. Ha ha

[@herbvergara1]

Tony Pauley Yep, hemorrhoid-caused flinches are a pain in the arse.

[@Bbzije1]

Ryan X Man that had me goin for a full minute Lol

[@b_rad556]

Ryan X whattt😂😂😂😭😭

[@thomthompson9217]

Ryan X Yeah me too Ryan.....it’s a real pain in the ass. (see what I did there?)

[@jackhammer4656]

I bought my first Glock a Gen 3, 17, about a year ago and I admit I turned it into a KZbin video sampler thinking it would be a great gun to personalize and make my own. I installed a OEM 3.5 pound trigger connector and spring which completely eliminated the stacking trigger, which I hated and now it is "butter", extended mag release, extended slide lock release, extended take down release, talon grip tape, self polished stock barrel, "just because I liked the way it looked", ZEV magwell and last but not least XS Big Dot sights. I also believe that Gaston Glock knows exactly what it takes to make a great gun, but this one is just a little better in a lot of ways, "at least for me" and it makes me more enthusiastic about owning the firearm and I learned a lot about the gun along the way. Thank you Reid for having the courage to break free of a life that was making you unhappy and going out and making your life what you wanted it to be, you are now living the American Dream!

[@danielm7585]

I'm glad I found your channel. I've been training some women, and I've found a lot of problems with trigger pull, and limp wrist hang ups. Great info bud!

[@rogueraven1333]

Full-size Rock island 1911 10mm was my first pistol

[@DontTreadProductions]

Very informative video Reid. You had me cracking up with that car dealership analogy. So true people buy things without knowing what they have. Keep up the good work

[@RobertBeveridge53]

good post Reid for new comers, and I enjoy your posts and thank you.

[@frankbutta9344]

I carry 1911’s in .45, an M9, and more recently a Sig P229 in .40 S&W. I have a load of pistol, but my Sig P229 quickly became my favorite.

[@324590]

You had me at "you've got a hemorrhoid".... LOL

[@mnminnmn]

glad you left yeager, he is a ticking time bomb. i found a m&p9c is a great all around choice. 12+1 carry plus 17rd ext mag for home def. It's about the same size as the shield but a dbl stack for higher cap. The ext grip for the larger mag makes it a full size when you want.

[@longfletch]

I like my big dot sights but I have had the most trouble with them, the first set I had the white ring/big dot part came out and we found it on the ground, XS replaced it and everything was fine. I bought 2 more sets for 2 different guns, for 2 different people and no BS both sets the white ring/dot started backing out after a range session and I had to snap them back in. I don't know if it was a bad run of the sights or what, but I have lost confidence in them....Love the vids keep it up.

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Good advise Reid.. I could name off about 15 pistols of all makes an sizes that I have owned, and eventually sold.. only to end up with a safe full of glocks... and one nice 1911.. that just sits and looks pretty..lol.. If I had all that lost $$$ back from that uninformed period of time... These vids really help people and I wish I had them in my day of learning the ropes..

[@seanwhite304]

I only run the G19 and G17 and that's it. those 2 guns can get you through hell and back and do it all over again. that's why over 1,000,000 people rely on these everyday

[@sandymitchell8182]

Hard to beat the glock platform in 9 mm

[@irishdefense77]

This is why we switched from the M9 to the Glock 19 when I was with Special Forces-I was with a Scuba team,and we had zero issue with our 19’s in and out of seawater and being covered in sand (sugar cookies)doing over the beach crossings.Dead nuts reliable over 50,000 rounds before I ETS and went to LE.Funny story-my SP agency has always used Glocks and even though Troopers are well known for not clearing their firearms-I never heard of any malfunctions.Ever.

[@alanjones3990]

Reid love this video, my exact carry gun, g19 gen 3 with big dots. Hopefully I can come take pistolcraft late September with it

[@Thomas-iy9lz]

I wish i would have seen this video a year ago when i was picking my EDC pistol. But i'm sure it will help many people picking their pistol now!

[@richardr2238]

Reid, I just ordered a Glock 19 (gen 3) , and I wanted to thank you for this video, because I was on the fence over a Glock, or the S&W shield , I know for sure I made the right choice, thanks my friend !

[@j0hnnygl4ze]

I agree that semi auto is the way to go. Revolvers have been out of date for 104 years. For close contact situations I put an extended (factory threaded) barrel on my G19. It still won't work if an attacker has the presence of mind to grab the slide and hold it out of battery. But it should work in heated situations where it's pressed against the target.

[@KK4TheBunker]

When I carry my G17 I like to wear a button down; I'm 6'1" 250lbs and I find that the button downs from old navy have a long enough tail to aid in concealment when you're carrying IWB.

[@mattzurzola4664]

Love u Reid thanks for your time and help really look up to u

[@rebelssof]

I have several 9mm handguns as well as 1911's in 45 acp and I still find myself carrying my firs handgun, a 9x18 Makarov loaded with Buffalo bore +P 94 grain JHP ammo.

[@durial702]

Great video. Can't wait to train with you.

[@treizTUBE]

just had this exact same conversation with some trolls on Yankee Marshal's page. lol, you been reading my mind or what? Great stuff as always.

[@Trumania1987]

I see so many comments about semi-auto vs. revolver and what is best. I've always been the type to say whatever works for you is best. Whatever defends you, your family, loved ones and right to bear arms is the best choice for you!

[@jonathanhoover6142]

Thanks Reid! Good stuff as always

[@tcarp1616]

Great points man!!! Loved the vid.

[@flyinb45]

Great video with a lot of useful information. Unfortunately, living in NY, I couldn't shoot any handguns before I got my permit and to get my permit in my county I needed to purchase a weapon so they could submit the SN with my paperwork. Obviously a backwards way of thinking but some advice on this topic in further vids might be a good thing. I had to completely rely on research and advil to make my choice.

[@MoneroMac]

See you on the ridge! Godspeed!

[@steves8474]

Good point about your comparison of the 26 and 19. For the minimal size difference, there's no point to going to a 26. I say this from experience, having both a 23 and 27. The 27 stays in the safe and hasn't seen daylight in a real long time. I've spent a lot of wasted money over the years as well. But, like I always tell the wife, "at least I'm not spending it in a bar"......well, at least not at this minute. Great video Reid!

[@MrRiley851]

Steve S i think it depends on preference and body type. speaking as a smaller statured guy i have found a 26 with a 10 round mag with +1 extension gives me just enough to get a full grip but it conceals a bit easier than a with 15 round mag. also from appendix carry point of view a shorter slide keeps my pea shooter off my pee shooter :)

[@steves8474]

MrRiley851 I don't blame you for not wanting to mess with the pee shooter! I guess it all boils down to personal preference, individual ergonomics, and how the weapon is deployed/carried. I can see where the G26 in 9mm would be a better option than the G19 under those circumstances. The G27 in .40 cal is a bit snappy without the extra pinky hold, even with it. That's why I replaced it with a S&W Shield in 9mm. I find that this is a much more comfortable option for me, and I carry it more often than I did the G27. Not a fan of the Shield in .40 cal though. If given the choice, I'd opt for 9mm all around, but that's just my personal opinion.

[@DigitalHaze65536]

Steve S I agree. I have glock's 26 through 17 in 9mm, and the 23 and 22. I never bothered with the G27 because the G26 "bites" my finger a little bit between the mag and the frame. In 9mm it's just slightly annoying, in .40 it'd probably hurt or even draw blood. I also have an M&P .40C so that's my "small" .40 anyway. (and it's the smallest gun I'd recommend in that caliber.) I also just bought a shield in 9mm. (I can't see .40 being great in a shield either, the round count is just getting too low for my liking) I need to test it and get a holster before carrying it though, but it feels great in the hand and I love the slim grip!

[@steves8474]

DigitalHaze65536 Dittos on the feel of the Shield, mine has a great trigger and is really accurate despite its small size. I've been carrying it in an Alien Gear IWB holster since I got it, so far a great piece of gear especially for the price and warranty. I was always a Glock fan, until this latest Gen4 version was introduced to me, now not so much. One reason is that they changed the finish from the Gen3, and it is no where near as durable, especially on the sights. In certain light, the glare makes it almost impossible to get a good sight picture. Again, this is just my experience/opinion with the latest version.

[@v5u7sulh2]

G26 makes an excellent ankle gun or, if you need to carry IWB in non-permissive environments.. The magazine extensions completely defeat the purpose of this size gun though.

[@VestaLouise]

your presentation is very good, loved your intro and the background, can you put up on the screen a review of your numbered tip?, since I forgot them as you carried on, I don't have a gun but found this really interesting

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

He said butt.....but seriously I carry the 26 with an extension and I'm wishing I had just gotten the 19. Live and learn.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

+BeardedGearNut Sounds like a good excuse for another gun purchase.

[@codyosborn4525]

You should have at least one of each

[@ArsenaI1]

Gave my G19 to my brother because he had a G26 now I can go and get my G20 !!

[@wesleyhines4081]

I ended up choosing a beretta Px4 Compact in 9mm. Absolutely love it.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Good stuff Reid. My 27 is stay'in though. It is easier to conceal and I run the 23 magazines w/sleeves in the mag holster and flush standard magazine for concealment. Sweet lil shooter for it's purpose.

[@goodcleanfun1640]

Reid, I think it's great that you are not afraid to say it like it is when comes to choosing a semi auto over a revolver. Not that common of a statement to be heard. To many if.. ,but she can't.., What if it malfunctions..., blah blah blah. If ANY person is going to make a commitment to carry, carry quality, learn it inside and out and don't make excuses to carry any thing less. If an off brand inexpensive .32 or.380 is the only thing in persons budget, I would simply say keep saving until you get something worth having. The last thing you want is a false sense of security in a bad situation. Just My Opinion.

[@Ken-wu6hr]

Thank You. That Confirms I'm On the right Track.

[@hoss76200]

Awesome video thanks for the info

[@ctech01]

Good video, keep them coming.

[@JavierTorres-zf9qq]

Another point is to chose a caliber that is readily available in your area. Some areas are full with 9 mm but you can't find .40 and when you do it's really expensive and Vise-versa.

[@13noman1]

Thanks, Reid -- usual, excellent video and valuable recommendations. I've seen your accuracy vids with the XS Big Dots, but any thoughts/comparison of Big Dots vs Snake Eyes ghost ring sight? What about the use of mini red dot optics for CCW now that the Glock MOS is out (in 19, 17).

[@overthehill4680]

Nice Video! Your delivery of the message made it easy for me to understand. Thanks! I do have one question: What do you think about the Springfield XD Mod 2 9mm CC? It's been hard for me to find a CC due to my hands being stubby and small.

[@renemanjr123]

Thanks for the tips

[@bigkicks21]

Awesome video!!

[@jonathanpiccone6935]

Reid , May I ask you what is a good owb holster, not only for a good purchase and draw, but one that will not come out running through Tennessee Kentucky brush where I live

[@KevinNiven]

Happy I found your channel. Gets old watching those that are all ego and do nothing more than talk about how great/TOUGH they are.

[@chancepaladin]

Love the vids!

[@brianroberts6127]

Good info Reid !👍

[@zzzombiez]

Nicely done. - Mike

[@MrgunsngearBChannel]

Great tips.

[@0megaJB]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a Glock 17 this weekend. It was a hard choice between that and the 19 but decided on the full size. I have the Shield as my CCW gun and wanted something that felt good in my hand and the 19 was a little short.

[@0megaJB]

***** Well it's not my first and won't be my last I have the P226 and M&P9. I'm sure the Glock will serve me well.

[@muddyhotdog4103]

+NoVa JB I had the same issue. Was going to get the 19- buuuut the 17 just fit better and I really don't plan on conceal carrying it anyway.

[@308bushmaster]

Great info, thanks

[@DURANDAL421]

Reid hits the big points, and keeps us grounded in reality, where things rarely go as planned. Before this video I had never considered how hemorrhoids might affect my ability to defend myself. As always an ounce of prevention equals a pound of the cure, or maybe Preparation H.

[@kyjelly5524]

I have xs sights in an M&p and trijicon HDs on another M&p. I like the HD’s more. Maybe I need more practice with the XS sights

[@MrAjusog]

Revolver as backup; one w/hammer or hammerless?

[@mlo7609]

I'm Mexican and I approve of this video

[@joeyquiroga3102]

You guys cant even own guns

[@ArsenaI1]

No nobody cares what you are.

[@derekwoodring1739]

Nobody cares

[@ruzzellp]

Thanks, Reid.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Thanks Reid!

[@SQTierHog]

Thank you!

[@k5wxp22]

You had me cracking up at 7:37. :) Great advice!

[@jfr04261]

I saw your vid where you have the shield in a smart carry holster and I want one for carry at work. I see they make them to hold all the way up to 1911 sized pistols. In your opinion would the 19 be too uncomfortable to carry like that? Also have you tried out the new HK vp9?

[@chrislevier1225]

What about a glock 19 G4 I herd they didn't fire light ammo well?? Did they fix the problem??

[@cziegl3r]

You dig the 27s Reid? my first gun and i love it.

[@mrtaylorhelm]

Love seeing those guns loaded and ready! Keep up the good work!

[@SlammingEDdog]

Thanks man nice and simple I agree I’m not Hickok 45 that can shoot a mouse gun with only four fingers☹️

[@timbo86051]

What do you think of the Star BM ? I am putting it through its paces now.

[@pigpig19d]

I got smaller hands, medium gloves but small will even fit, so I got myself a G19, I can get full grip on it and it's not hard to conceal for me. It does print a bit if I wear tighter shirts, but from my own experience of open carry, nobody look at each others these days. The ones who know what that bulk is have no problems, ones with problems being around guns either have no idea or haven't even see it.

[@paulsimmons5731]

Great information 👍🏾👍🏾

[@EviLNox8]

That trigger looks aftermarket or is it just the angle and blur that makes it look different?

[@mancavehq370]

any suggestions on choosing a holster for your carry gun?

[@chieffan92588]

About how many rounds should you shoot for a presale reliability test?

[@avalon449]

Shield with 8 round mag. Full size grip, single stack slim, 8+1.

[@YK-hq6uw]

How reliable are the FN series of pistols such as the fns 9?

[@jakobw135]

Thanks for the good advice, Reid. Would you recommend the Springfield XD Mod 2 Tactical 5"? To control muzzle flip, would you use a compensator?

[@ssraper300]

Knowing Reid, considering he’s a competent instructor, I don’t think he nor anyone else with real credentials would recommend an XD.

[@22640cal]

Reid, you rule dude! Everything you say is spot on.

[@justinklunk9121]

what do u think about a glock 40 then buying the 9mm barllel and mags. Anybody know about reliablty issues

[@dannywhite325]

Ried, I have been shooting guns since I was a kid (43 now) and being a typical average joe, I can't afford the latest glock or whatever every time I turn around...I have a S&W SD9VE that has almost 1k rounds through it and was wondering if you think that gun would be ok for classes...especially since it's the gun I have...

[@EvendimataE]

bought a glock 19 as my first gun, i find it easy to shoot..i can easily hit a target that i can not hit using a revolver 20 yrs ago...the only problem is the spent casing hitting my face

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you

[@TheLanden11]

Glock 26 is the best handgun for concealed carry small but still very shootable with practice. Pulse if have a glock 17 or 19 then getting a 26 is a no brainer because of the mag interchangeability. I own all three the Glock 17 is my go to war pistol, the Glock 19 is my winter carry pistol, and the 26 is my summer carry pistol.

[@dtg100dtg]

You should do one on choosing a back up pistol next.

[@PhilMRivers]

Good video.

[@umami0247]

I’ll agree with you on having a full grip. I’m older and have bad arthritis in my hands so having a longer grip really makes a difference. Caliber is a personal choice and I don’t care what people shoot. Having been in the emergency medical field I had the opportunity to see gunshot wounds from various calibers and believe me they are all effective if put in the right area. And honestly knife wounds are way more effective in most instances. Saw a guy who got shot by a glock 19 hit 15 times and lived not one bullet hit a vital organ and most passed threw learned later they we’re all solids but still not sure even with expendables it would have been fatal. Maybe but the pattern was everywhere on this guy and from the report all came from very close range like less than 3 feet so the angels were with this guy.

[@z1522]

.380 does well enough if you hit your target, and can be carried when you won't carry larger guns.

[@Bbzije1]

makarov 9x17 32 acp ball wont penetrate 12 in?

[@EastTexasOutlaws]

Nice points Reid

[@emiliovalero995]

How do you feel about the 5.7x28 mm as a carry gun?

[@1113jackson]

my carry 19 had the grip chopped to 26 size.

[@Calabasas42]

Hey Ried, .38+P for a BU gun only, close contact only? What'cha think?