Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo's Career in Pistols

Retired Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo talks about all of the pistols he's deployed with during his career as a SEAL.
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[@hammr6133]

My dad carried a 44 magnum for 14 yrs, and loaded his own ammo (mega hot). He gave me some when he retired. The day after 911 me and some friends went to the range to let off some steam...and it was packed (Houston). I was on the very end lane and I pulled out the S&W 44 and put some of my dad's loads in. I fired a couple rounds and the range stopped. Everyone was looking at me because when I fired the fireball was so massive and concussion so great the leaves on the ground would get sucked down range. All the pew pew plastic pistols were like bbs compared to my dad's engine killing police loads. The good ole days.

[@TheChristonline]

Great times !

[@j-rocd9507]

That is fantastic lol. We had a trainer come over and asked if we could take a brake for a bit because the little lady he was training kept jumping when we were firing. Hey at least she wants to learn good for her. No problem buddy!

[@Avxes]

M E G A H O T ✨😂

[@Coinbro]

Bet he had it loaded with a slow powder like 2400 so it had tons of energy and the powder was still buring out the barrel the old blazer in 44 in the 90s did that too super cool my dad blasted his 44 at sunset it was so cool

[@davidli3582]

No one would mess with a SEAL carrying a .44 magnum. Real life General Shepherd right there.

[@tomaspolacek5365]

or ispector Harry Callahan from SFPD. My favourite movie police officer when I was a child.

[@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts]

I don't know about packing a 44 but at the time I could see myself pulling a GIGN and packing a 357

[@nagoogle8542]

No seal ever would. Non standard ammo is a nono and they're pretty heavy

[@WTFisTingispingis]

He got the BIG IRON!

[@46god]

for real lol that’s so epic

[@fermentedcabbage2727]

You’ve got a great demeanor in your videos. No ego and that’s refreshing. I enjoy watching them even at 53 years old!

[@BChan1991]

well, when you've actually been thru some shit.....

[@Bearak_]

@@BChan1991 Right? Coch has nothing to prove to anyone, so he doesn't need to chest beat or brag. I get the feeling this is just naturally who he is, and it's why he's such a great guy.

[@gatorsaw3315]

Yeah,,, There are some chadds out there.. Being a gentlemen is a lost art

[@jiujitsudiagnostic]

Seeing a 1911 in Coch's hands put a big smile on my face. Thanks for sharing, Coch.

[@corvetteguy1980]

My dad was an F14 pilot in the ‘80s and carried a Browning HP. In the ‘90s and up until early 2000s, Sig Sauer P226.

[@seeharvester]

Did he ever shoot anybody with it?

[@corvetteguy1980]

Don’t think so. He did use an AK in Desert Storm after being shot down.

[@stepevin923]

That brings back memories, i'm a Brit veteran, i trained and carried the Browning hi power, loved it, reliable, ease of use. Quite accurate too. Classic small arm like the 1911.

[@DL-ij7tf]

As an American I know it's blasphemy and they're all good pistols but knowing what I know now I'd go for the 9mm over the .45, whether a Hi-Power, Beretta, CZ-75 etc. Especially with modern HP ammo.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks "Coch", brilliant video, I still carry a pocket knife everywhere, just in case someone has cake. I started my career with the Browning, and I have not worn green for 20 plus years. And recently I saw that we are still using the High Power, only in the 21st Century version. Cheers

[@1LTNOE]

We (Denmark) used the P210 Neuhausen until 2020... old warhorse like the High Power... If it ain't broke, don't fix it 😄

[@FailConGaming]

Years ago, I shot a small club IDPA match, and the one competitor and his daughter brought a cake to celebrate her birthday. As luck would have it, they forgot their knife, and I had mine on me. Of course I took a photo, because everyone always asked me why, and I also said 'to cut a cake if needed'! Now there was proof *lol*

[@eddietat95]

In Canada, our Forces still use the Hi-Power as well... but it's the 20th century version (as in 1939-1945 Inglis production).

[@s.m.whiteII]

Starting LE in 1988, issued the following in order: Smith and Wesson .357(Mdl 686) , P226(9mm) , P228(9mm) , Sig P229(.357 Sig) , Glock 19 (9mm). Wonder why I am Sig biased? 2 agencies and 35 years later, looking forward to some peace and quiet👍

[@stovepipe8966]

Even tho I’m a purely recreational and competition shooter , I enjoy a highly qualified insight into the pure efficacy of firearms as tools of the trade . Great overview !

[@EtherFox]

Technical corrective note: HK was first to integral rails on pistols with the USP (1990) not Glock. Glocks did not introduce the rails on their pistols until Gen 3 (1998).

[@nikobellic3526]

cant wait to get some usp’s

[@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts]

5:15 the story I've heard about the slides breaking was that the teams ordered 9mm ammo loaded to the same spec that they were running in their MP5s and that Winchester made the ammo with milspec cases that were thicker causing a significant increase in chamber pressure Christ Bartocci from Small Arms Solutions said that ammo cracked the frames on some P226s the teams were testing.

[@alexmaurice4274]

That’s what I remember hearing as well but even if that’s the case I could understand how that would mess with your head on how much you trust the pistol

[@tacticalhyvecadre1049]

Beretta changed the design of the M9 after the failures. I’ve never heard of a 226 exploding resulting in injury. Thx for posting

[@bev8200]

@@tacticalhyvecadre1049 that’s how we all got the infamous locking block. Befor it was mor like th e beretta 51.

[@tylerh1559]

This is true, Beretta actually sued the US Govt. and won citing the damage done to the Beretta name by the govt using out of spec ammo and putting on the pistol as the weak point. That said I own an M9 but I carry a Sig p229 daily, love the Beretta but the ergonomics of the sig are just perfect to me.

[@Spyderco79]

Great video, for me the most reliable gun is still HK USP in 9x19...but I always want to have P226Navy for my own :)

[@briangrant2005]

Seal Dad! Surprised they didn't switch to Glock's earlier. Nice to hear you dispel some of the negative talk on the reliability of the Sigs. Have an great weekend!

[@recker3168]

I love my Glocks but nothing beats my first love and that’s the Sig P226.

[@aaronkeener95]

No HK ? This guy must’ve been in the Coast Guard and not a real team guy. It’s a joke. Great Video Brother.

[@grizzIe]

The P226 is legendary. I love that gun!

[@Jsig552]

The P226 is still the gold standard. Keep up the great content.

[@esmith3438]

I was in a Beretta armor class back in 2005. The instructor told us the story about the SEALs testing the M9. It was found that the SEALs were using high pressure proof loads. not using ammo at SAMI specs causing the slide to split in half.

[@hansoak3664]

I really like this sort of content. And, I really enjoy the manner in which you present it, Coch. It feels like just hanging out and listening to your buddy.

[@karledgren8150]

Enjoyed your video and seriously thank you for your service

[@believejesusislord578]

Thanks coch! Appreciate the content. ✊🏽🙏🏾

[@AlxanderBrd]

First 30 secs of this video was fantastic

[@mikejohnson5900]

Thanks very much Coch for your insights and for passing along your knowledge. Your vids are excellent.

[@markymark9359]

Great video! I love seeing these videos about the history of firearms in the seals. It would be really cool to see a similar format video about rifles.

[@howardschlereth9368]

Yes please 🙏

[@seventy2south886]

Great video. I discovered your channel a month or so ago so now I’m watching all your videos.Love the content and thank you for your service and sharing your experience

[@douglashaussler4238]

Great to see the love for the 226

[@basfallon]

Thanks for the video, as always Great job by Coch...

[@NoHomo1776]

Thanks for the video, awesome stuff!

[@AJ-br2iq]

Great overview. Thanks!

[@amphibiousone7972]

Another great history lesson.. thanks Boss

[@pyeitme508]

Cool, next need Army Special Forces operator soon

[@dtomamerican3471]

Very cool to share your personal history with these handguns.

[@thepatriotsrage661]

Love your content Mark. Always well presented, you have a great demeanour for a teacher (an obvious throw back to your Instructor days) and really interesting to listen to your experiences. Interestingly our SADF Recce's are running P226's now after transitioning from Beretta 92's (and variants thereof), unfortunately nowadays (with corruption being endemic) we're always behind the curve. Our elite police paramilitary force, the SAPS Special Task force are running Glocks after transitioning away from their tried 'n tested H&K USP's which they ran since the late 90's. Almost all in 9x19, but with some guys opting for .40's as well. I see we're also starting to run more AR-15's than we used to, moving away from the R1- R6 series of rifles. Thanks for sharing Mark. Best wishes from South Africa.

[@Crowbrother7]

Very good informational video! Thanks for the insight!

[@randallspringfield7400]

I think you should keep this up. You are experienced at this. Great for folks to learn!

[@Shazamg6]

Just discovered this channel. Very knowledgeable. Subscribed..

[@TiredOfApathy]

Thank you for your service. Never had a Sig but your endorsement of them says a LOT.

[@JustDefense]

Coch!! Thanks for posting

[@M60gunner1971]

Nice presentation. When I got to my duty station in 1991 (1/501 PIR) we still had 1911's. 🤔

[@briangilmore4908]

Always look forward to those informative videos from the “Coach”. Always delivered with that cool, calm demeanor.

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Code name “Happy”, there’s nothing happy about your hairline or poor vision though.

[@echo_research_and_development]

Thank you for the information and insight.

[@garydickens]

By far my favorite KZbin channel. Been following your channel for a while. Learned a lot , laughed a lot. Keep up the good work.

[@loukosa7738]

One of the best videos I’ve seen great job every enjoyable

[@scottloutner5253]

I like your videos. You simple, clear, honest and real. Its refreshing to find a guy not flexing his ego in every video. You allow us to consider you ideas. Thanks. I'll be watching all your videos. Semper Fi

[@dgjacquin]

Enjoyed your trip down memory lane. I bought a police trade in P226. Puts thousands of rounds through it without issue and sold it to a buddy. I love Sig!!!

[@davinreeves]

Thanks man.great video.

[@richardcartwright2199]

Hi Mark this was great too. Keep making them.

[@explorer8888]

For a change, a great YT suggestion. I really enjoyed the video. My military career in SF started in 81 and all we had available was revolvers. Eventually we transitioned to pistols. Subscribed!

[@bernardhayes4459]

Thank you for your service

[@edmedlock5685]

Hey Coch, great vid,. Ret. LE., two of your classes in Escondido, still benefiting from the extra attention ! Thanks ! Will always view your vids . . Take care.

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Thanks for the overview

[@joshroten3997]

Good stuff Coch. I was lucky enough to pick up a Mk25 in great shape. It is my favorite pistol in my collection. I also have a 1911 just because 😉 - love that fun too. Keep up the good work.

[@chipchaffee2416]

I really like your no bullshit take on things . Thank you for your service.

[@joshshelton796]

Awesome video man!

[@RetUSNdude]

Mk25 is an awesome gun. Carried one as a support guy for a deployment.

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Excellent and Outstanding!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@6.4hemidriver44]

Great show! 😉

[@fight-sex-trafficking]

Outstanding video. Look forward to more content. I subscribed

[@davidphelps]

Great channel Mark.

[@giuseppe4909]

Love my Sig P229 in .357. I wore the first one out, it was 1st gen, then was issued the updated version - never had any issues with it. Then when I got out I bought the P229SAS model…absolutely love it.

[@Ferrari_M5]

Always love listening to Coch! Appreciate your time making these.

[@RottiDog100]

Awesome channel.

[@davidstevens6117]

The FN P35 and the SIG 226 are my two favorite pistols of all time. Great video.

[@grayhamdamerell-hinds1192]

Knowledgeable and with out ego awesome Love the hipower especially with the pac sig grips

[@randyadams03]

Mark you showed up in recommended 1st Tier experience. New sub . Will look for more content. Thanks

[@ThePoorBoy]

Love all the Tac-Hyve guys, and though I don't like to pick favorites, Coch is my favorite nonetheless. I waste no time in watching one of his videos when I see it pop up in my feed! Though I've been shooting on and off for most of my life, I'm about two years into shooting as a serious endeavor. I love the videos on the pistol stuff since, as a civilian, that has been my focus for both home defense and CCW. Like Coch, I must live in the always beautiful Commiefornia for my gig, so of course my options are a bit limited. I have settled on a G17 for home defense and a Shield for CCW. I guess it could be worse!

[@nbonner75]

Loved the P226.

[@fanman8102]

Nice! Just one small thing. The first manufacturer to put a rail on a pistol was HK (MK23, USP40, etc) in 1993. Same for aggressive stippling and grip cut outs.

[@mauricemaurice123]

I Could listen to this guy talk guns all day long 🤙🏾

[@HWYHOG1]

Thanks for your service to the USA and great video.

[@sgt0331able]

Awesome review, Thank you for a rich review of your selections while in the service. I do agree with you in regards to the MK great firearm! As for the Barretta, well lets say i wanted to throw it away when I was a machine gunner in the USMC. That thing kept jamming!

[@wolffo999]

great vids

[@timmy101able]

Great video

[@Hamchuck112]

Enjoyed listening to ya. Watching MK25 videos just because, but ya dragged me into all the rest. Solid lineup.

[@johngross8300]

Great talk! Thank you. Cheers Warrior, I was only the for support. Warheads for the call, Aviation. Hope we made you day a time or two.

[@dalefuller5507]

44 Magnum revolver Dirty Harry all the way so 80s that's awesome

[@Omil7750]

Bar Sto barrel, Kings gun works, Swenson ambi...just saying that was really a good time.

[@captainklr6508]

Good brief! Thx.

[@BACCHUS777]

Funny that the HK Mk.23 wasn't mentioned, I take it not many members took it out very often.

[@dwaynewalker986]

It would seem to me that outside the U.S. 9mm would be easier to scrounge up if necessary. Rule #1- Acquire a weapon. if all I had was my secondary, I would use it to acquire a rifle....SkS, AK, Mosin, it wouldn't matter. Indigenous arms + ammo (assuming the person you took it from didn't need it anymore) would work for me. P.S.- totally surprised the OHWS Mark 23 wasn't mentioned.

[@kentuckyboy541]

The magazine disconnect in the hi power is quite easy to remove. Great video. I love and own all these guns. Given these choices though, I'm probably going 226. Love your videos and presentation. Thank you for your service. You're a real life American badass.

[@markchambers2812]

I’m a big sig fan . Thanks for the video. 👍

[@TheDabernet]

BZ! Mark , always love hearing your gouge - Would really enjoy attending a training event some day and chopping it up about your exploits. I remember tv watching during gulf 1 on night 1, and CNN had a camera on the beach in the faces of some Team guys, I can only imagine what was going through their minds.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Great information...Navy 🇺🇸 1988-1994

[@GarlicMonoxide]

Good videos sir. I'm a fan, and now a subscriber.

[@ricktaylor4789]

Great video Coch! My fortay is handguns and I love hearing about what pistols used to be available. I prefer older metal guns like the Sig 226 and Colt 1911. Take care brother! ✌️

[@GQ-xv8mf]

I’m ex Navy Reserve 9.5 years Thank you for everything you do and for showing us the basic. 🙏🙏🙏

[@philleotardo8760]

“We’ve come along why a little” 45acp will always be king my man.

[@360kombat]

Thank you sir for sharing

[@scout3058]

I EDC a MK-25 now. Of all the sidearms I've owned or been issued (military and law enforcement) this one is by far my favorite.

[@Op4Grunt0311]

I love the tid bits of history that go with the guns

[@supreme2544]

I have a p226 legion DA/SA and will not go back to anything else. Amazing handgun

[@navyhmc8302]

I like your choices! Worked with 1UK division in '03 in Iraq and got to qual with the Brits Browning High Power - Nice gun! In my time as a medic/HM, I got to shoot/qual with the .38 M10, 1911, M-9 and Fam fired the Sig P226.

[@JL-gg7ph]

"Never going to be your Primary" Love that.

[@chevyvega6622]

vid reminds me of my constant thoughts bringing me to the old days, better days. Im of the type that while everyone is playing music through cd's i am tuning out with 8 tracks......old style is always preferred......

[@jacoblozano5040]

Great review ! Good information on each hand gun. First time watching your videos… seems like a pretty good KZbin channel… straightforward , good stuff, keep the videos coming.. Vr Senior Chief, Retired

[@michaeldennis1021]

Hi Coch, I started my training many years ago on the high power🇬🇧.... Great videos on your times as an SF operator love to see even more on modern update s on gear and training etc, could you do a video on your knives and knife techniques etc..we always carried a racing spoon just in case their was any cake on offer 😜 cheer's 🇬🇧

[@miken5413]

Love your casual laid back style! You ever have drinks with Dick Marcinko? I met him at a book signing in the early 90s. You remind me of him a little

[@eltigrechino3390]

😆 "Nightmare's" nightmare at 5:06 ... thanks for the tactical anecdote! I'm sorry he lost teeth ... but what a great story, now!

[@DIYDad1]

Great video, there’s just something reassuring and “cool” about having a good ol metal frame hammer fired gun with iron sights. After shooting polymer striker fired wonder nines for years I just got my first DA/SA a month ago and I’m hooked (cz 75 p-01 compact). Put 500 rounds through it in a month. I trust it fully now. Next in my list is a p226 for sure. Wanted one forever. Way better than the p320/m17/m18!