The ONE Pistol EVERYONE Needs

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[@thelastsheepdog]

For what it's worth, I am 41 years LEO/ retired, now armed citizen. I carried a G22 with a S&W 38spc backup. I've owned about every other handgun except Wilson Combat (can't afford it) . For some odd reason I always go back to GLOCKS, they just work for me without all the bells and whistles available today. I was carrying a G23/3 with a G27/3 backup until I bought another G23/3. Out and about I carry twin SOB with a double G22 15 rnd mag carrier. If I plan on driving a lot I simply switch to double appendix. I can't say I'm the guy who never drew his weapon, I can say I did and survived. I see all the tricked out handguns you young people carry, kinda reminds me of Star Wars with all the stuff on them. Back in the day we called them unlimited class race guns, amazing. Mine are 100% factory except for the night sights. Simply put I have confidence in them, and with me operating them for decades. I've been hearing about SHTF , I pray it NEVER HAPPENS put as clearly as I can get all the range time you can, it's no fun at all when those steel targets start shooting back.

[@hblegal8309]

Agree!

[@D-A-1776]

Glocks are great those are my go to pistols too

[@thefrogking481]

Why carry a backup? I know what you're gonna say before you say it.

[@D-A-1776]

@@thefrogking481 . Always carry a backup Incase your primary gets taken or you lose it in anyway or something happens to it

[@D-A-1776]

Agreed I'll take my stock Glocks over any of the Gucci Glocks I had. I had shado systems, and a few other Gucci Glocks and they're not Glock anymore. Can't say you're a Glock fanboy if the pistol you have has nothing Glock on it. The only thing I changed was my sights on all mine. Call me crazy but I love Glock triggers

[@larryhunter4823]

One of the most informative podcast I have ever heard. I hope many people should take in consideration all that was spoken on. At the end of the day familiarity is the most important point with the side arm one carries. The sidearm that one carries every day should be the one he or she is most proficient with and that takes time and a conscious effort to do this. Again, really liked this podcast.

[@thinkfree652]

I went back to my Glock 19 after trying other brands. I just trust it.

[@raffieb762]

Love my glock 45

[@born2win262]

You can conceal your 19?

[@ApolloWrayRead]

​@@born2win262 open carry exists too numb nuts

[@taylorwilliamm]

​@@born2win262Yeah?

[@Southernguitar74]

Same here. I’ve tried many others but I always come back to my G19. I just trust it the most.

[@castlecarry]

The “15 identical PSA rifles” guy is arming his neighbors in times of trouble.

[@TATargets]

Highly improbable and what most people use to justify wasting their money

[@castlecarry]

@@TATargets agreed

[@joeboterf2523]

Not all neighbors are allies

[@Liftrunshoot727]

@@TATargetsyeah, I used to have that mindset. Decided buying cheap weapons to give people if things ever break bad was a pretty terrible idea. Sold them all off and consolidated on a couple BCM rifles, a B&T sub gun, benelli m4 shotgun, a few Glock 19s with dots, a 26 and 43 for summer carry (Florida gets a little hot for a g19), gen3 pvs14, and a 30-30 heirloom Marlin for deer. I enjoy these more than I’d enjoy 20 psa carbines. But to each their own.

[@Lt.Fireguy]

Why are you worried what others do?

[@kde71450]

For years I carried my G17/4. Then when i turned 70, the weight of my G17, I started to wear myself down. So now I carry my G19/4 and I carry it in a PHLster Enigma (With a PHLster Pro holster) and that has been my EDC for the last 2 1/2 years!

[@fuuuuuwahhhh5276]

You should try a sig p365 one day. They are small, able to hold up to 15 rounds and I think some hold 17. Very thin gun but it shoots like a full size. Very balanced. They just have mags that are hard to load

[@francescocapizzi3109]

Is the G19 that significantly lighter than the G17?

[@kde71450]

@@francescocapizzi3109 I'm soon to be 73. I have also dropped about 35 pounds since last August. I carried my G17 for about 7 years. all of a sudden it started feeling heavy and uncomfortable, with extended wear-time. (I carry AIWB). The G19/4 fits me perfectly. I can carry all day working (parttime outdoors, as a sporting clays referee) It fits my lifestyle. well

[@francescocapizzi3109]

@@kde71450 good for you, 73 and still carrying. We are not allowed here.

[@duffibanks]

@@kde71450 I wish you more success and more life OG. Glad that you found a compromise to your carry situation that suited you.

[@MrAhole79]

I drank every time you said intentional and consistent and now I need a ride home from the range

[@TATargets]

🍻🍻🍻

[@MrAhole79]

All kidding aside, it’s a good message. I remember my first ar build and I had no idea what the function was. Now that I found certain intentions for each weapon it’s taken a lot more time and reinvestment. Wish I would have had the knowledge prior and saved a few pennies.

[@peters303]

Thanks for reiterating the main reasons and goals for EDC 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@Scientist_Salarian]

Great video, wholly agree with your philosophy. Glock 26 for me. The 26 conceals better in more environments than my G19, accepts 15-round mags, and only sacrifices .5 inches of barrel length. Plus, the Magpul 12-rounders are so sweet.

[@the7corp]

@5mmfreedom I carry Glock 27 for same reasons. I know I know,, it's a .40 but i can shoot it better than all the others i have. Just got a SIG 365 XMacro and i will not carry it till i've trained with it more.

[@joshuawhitley1382]

I can’t not carry my G26. The versatility is amazing!

[@DietWoke23]

Mine stays with me everywhere

[@Southernguitar74]

@@the7corp .40 is a good round. Who cares about the trends? I carried a G27 for years. It’s a great gun.

[@Goldenwithaleash]

Good advice. I’m a Glock guy and all 3 of my “serious use” pistols are setup the same. G17, G19, G48MOS. Trl7 sub. Holosun red dot.

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

I know this seems obvious, but if you can fit a G17 or full frame, carry that. Not because of ballistics or velocity or whatever, it's just a matter of it fitting you better. I carried a 19 for years because that was what everybody said was the thing. My pinky didn't fit, it fucked up my grip and presentation, etc. I tried a 17 and realized that it really is a 19 for bigger guys. I'm a fairly strong built 6'2" 250lbs, and i didn't take that into account for a long time. I can carry the 17 with zero extra downside, and a ton of actual shooting upsides. Basically, try different stuff, and see what works for you. If you're smaller, try smaller, if you're bigger, try bigger. It has helped every aspect of my shooting.

[@skepticalhippo6376]

Had the same issue with my pinky on the G19 grip. Added +2/3 Taran Tactical base plates to my G19 mags and that helped.

[@Mr.J.Diesel]

You would definitely love a g45

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

@@Mr.J.Diesel I've tried that. But what i really want is a G26 slide, with a light rail, in MOS, with a G17 grip. I know I'm the minority, I'm just saying.

[@21scavage]

Sounds like a G45 would be perfect for you. grip is the length of a 17 and the slide is 19 length. Also comes with forward serrations out the box. The new Glock trigger they came out with fits it too. Glock should give me a job.

[@limasierraone7107]

​@@21scavage I carry a Glock 45 MOS for work and it is my go to for pretty much every occasion. Also look into shadow systems foundation series xr920 it is basically a Glock 45 MOS with all the modifications that I did to my Glock and it's only like 20 bucks more.

[@markaustin2094]

For me it’s the m&p shield plus. Thin, accurate, great trigger. My go to.

[@inferninx]

Same. It’s a great handgun and is very concealable.

[@J.Wick.]

Yes! Or the 40c. Excellent

[@mistert2421]

🎯

[@Makaveli_AZ]

Same

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

I have the 4" version with TLR6 and EPS Carry

[@gabrielpollock1477]

Awesome video!! Need more content like this in the gun community.

[@saleembaba5144]

Couldn’t agree more. Having gone through custom builds and trying different things, I find myself going back to a stock pistol with sights I am familiar with.

[@brianstout7350]

100% on everything you said. All this equipment means nothing without proper training

[@earnieferguson727]

CZ P10S is my go to but guilty of the rotation thing! I’ve always heard the old saying “ a pistol main use is to get you to the rifle” lol

[@Peckenpaugh106]

My vp9 is my favorite. My m&p shield is my everyday carry though. I also use a thin pocket holster as it’s grippy enough to stuff between the shorts/pants and to draw it stays where I place it, either appendix or rear hip. Shield has safety so one in the chamber is ok with the holster. Biggest thing is using Mantisx. Practice your weapons dry firing if you do not go shoot live rounds. Recoil is your only con for laser training. Can’t complain about not getting practice in. If you can afford any gun, you can afford laser training.

[@jonathanmatthew5451]

Great vid and accurate concepts. Actually did a lot of what you mention over the last year. Reduction to minimal or no mods to my guns, narrowed to a few brands that I shoot well and focused on training. Plan to switch all my holsters to 1-2 brands that makes total sense also. Training, consistency and familiarity.

[@Mrd1_j6665]

I dig this dude's delivery and his information. Great job, I hope he keeps up the good work.

[@PharkDysics]

Your last segment of the video is spot on. Everything I have on my H&K VP9L (for home defense) is there for a reason. Before I added the red dot and light/strobe I became proficient with shooting the firearm accurately and getting down my fine Motor skills and hand eye coordination with how the gun operates. Once I added the red dot, I took it to the range to improve my skill with the sight, then I added the light/strobe and did the same thing with that so now I have the confidence to use this handgun for self defense if I ever needed to. Just got my CCW permit and I purchased the new Canik Mete MC9 and I can’t wait to take it to the range to learn and start developing my skill with this firearm. not sure if I’ll upgrade anything on it yet or add any attachments. If anything I might add a light but first I need to practice with how it functions/recoil control etc etc. Only upgrade for what you need for your situation.

[@MrTjones1987]

M&p 2.0 compact was my first handgun, fell down the rabbit hole of "building" had over 10 handguns before realizing the damn 2.0 was the only gun I truly ever needed. Luckily was able to sell quite a few handguns and built purpose driven rifles with the cash

[@brock3426]

I tried meany of pistols over the years but always come back to Glock. My every day is 19x. But also got to train with another caliber Glock also because the 9mm don't cut it against the bigger 4 leg critters. So I got to train with two.

[@Spiritual_Hypnosis]

Which holster is that for the g19?

[@Canikman05]

I would agree. I started buying random pistols i liked and then i bought my first Canik and loved everyrhing about it. It made me realize how fun it was. With every pistol being different i had to adjust myself for each. So i have just kept buying Canik. Same site picture same great trigger, same grip texture and angel. Consistacy has vastly improved my accuracy

[@NemoPropaganda]

I'm for sure guilty of just collecting without much planning/intention. Thank you for making this video.

[@JrJVintage1956]

agree, my EDC is Sig P229.... I have several and a P226 which is too large for conceal carry but is a great gun and is almost exactly the same as the P229 so when I pick up anything I am as comfortable with it as possible. Sold my other handguns because as a CCW it made sense to me to never draw anything I'm not shooting every single week in practice... there is too much at stake.

[@lmaoanatorhilarious2582]

I'm a 229 edc and that shit cant go wrong. amazing gun! I might pick up the 320 axg legion and a bul armory sas ii ultralight or pro

[@smote911]

This was a very good video and the things you mention I had already been pondering. As a lady, I've found it sometimes difficult to Conceal my Glock 19 and 26 so I have often carried a Ruger LCP or S&W Bodyguard. Have recently been thinking of selling all .380s to simplify ammo and going strictly with 9mm Glocks. You make the Glock 19 look small! Have pondered a 43X for carry. Anyway, some really good points in your video. If I ever had to pull my gun, I don't want to be thinking "which gun do I have, is safety off, etc". For me, I think streamlining is the way to go. Thanks again...I need to get more range time in!

[@andrewtrejbal7587]

What brand of slide and barrel is on your Glock 19?

[@ernestoechevers4741]

100% true the gun you choose to edc is a very personal choice and gun collector is something and protector is another i have some guns but all are the same brand and same caliber they all have the same sights and all controls are identical they only differ in grip length and slide and barrel lenght and the one i most practice with is the one i edc

[@Jason_The_Man]

Great video and a lot of what I’ve been saying for years, but you took it to a whole new level. Great 👍🏻 job!

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

I like your mindset about being deliberate. I have a "carry rotation" of two, G19 and a S&W Shield. That's it...all stock, no frills, no surprises. And train, train, train.

[@heirapparent333]

I everyday carry cz p09, iron sights, bone stock. I have excellent vision at night, even pitch dark, so I avoid flash lights. Occasionally a handheld light on me, I'm more traditional, which has its advantages. I do train one handed shooting, since I use hand held flashlights, and i stay light where i can since my gun is heavy as is.

[@kevinarmstrong7469]

Really good video. I carry only one pistol full time but I own a bunch. I use the rest for out shooting or training but I personally only carry the one. I like the repeatability of only carrying one.

[@blackticalmayhem8461]

🤔same . My G19 goes everywhere with me..I have other pistols but they mostly are in the safe , my 92FS, PPQ M2, G17, G23, etc..

[@blazebrady3659]

Same for me and my G19. It's refreshing to hear someone else say it out loud! I love to collect and shoot all my weapons but your "go to" is called a "go to" for a reason!

[@adamcampbell4487]

Great advice! I am curious as to what holster you are running with your g19?

[@rd9219]

Interesting points. For me, it would be S&W Shield in 45acp and 40 (with an aftermarket 357sig barrel)

[@unclecracker5010]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my SHIELD 45ACP. BIG BOY BANGER in a nice little package!!!! I also have the SHIELD PLUS 9mm and got 15 round mags for. Now the PLUS and the 45 SHIELDS are the same grip length!!!!!

[@rd9219]

@@unclecracker5010 BAD ASS!!! I would love to see a 10mm Shield as well

[@lukekirk7487]

Right now I have only one pistol, a Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet, Amazing gun. I’ll probably buy a CR920 for a similar but slightly smaller gun. I like the idea to collecting guns, I plan on owning several different types of Rifles and Pistols in the next few years but the only ones I have for serious defensive use are the few I train on all the time, the others are for less serious use or just for fun.

[@anthonypeak1]

so... whats the holster you use w the g19???

[@joshuacharles7769]

The big difference is summer time. It's much more difficult to carry a G19 than a Shield Plus during those months.

[@godswittness69]

I am looking to purchase a 9mm (I'm thinking that's about the right caliber) for concealed carry, with flood light and red dot. Any suggestions on models? Any advice for someone just starting out? Good video, thank you.

[@AOMartialArts]

I have an edc rotation. But every holster is an appendix rig that I slide off-center at the 10-11 o'clock position (cuz I'm a lefty...).

[@novemberlima1025]

I struggle with this. I got my sig P365xl with a light and optic, nice holster. Now my wife got a 365x so i can see an advantage in keeping with my 365xl but at the same time i want to move up to carrying my glock 19 with an optic and light with the same holster setup. Im not sure which way i should go

[@donkeydonkey8681]

It's a great gun. Almost perfect too. Much like the G19 or P320XC

[@codymartinblack]

Great topic!!! I’m in the process of consolidating my collection rn… I have different firearms for different situations ie pistols, AR’s Shotguns but I found myself buying the same kinda pistols like I had 3 micro pistols at one point. Narrowed it down to Glock 19x and 43x. But ultimately training is KEY… one can process all the rights tools doesn’t necessarily mean they know how you use them properly

[@prepperdan]

I use a sticky holster with a p365 with manual safety. I have a plastic holster but find its very very noisy during a quick draw. I run a cash register twice a week and i strongly believe a stealthy draw will be beneficial if perp turns back on me or something. In that same scenario if my draw is noisy and i make an error in the heat of the moment ive alerted the perp with my draw and mistakes can happen.

[@KevXRDuke]

I have the exact same setup. I live in Florida and I retired early. I wear shorts everyday so I pocket carry. I also ride my motorcycles almost everyday and I feel comfortable carrying with my Sig in my pocket. I know it can never fall out while riding.

[@TRDGE]

In my self pursuit to be the best defender I can be, I really appreciate this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Lord_Fried]

Shield Plus for carry and M2.0 Compact for the nightstand. My dynamic duo lol

[@projectlsxify]

You got yourself a new subscriber. This was the mistake I was doing at first. I got all into getting the latest holster, red dot optics, etc., and i just saw myself lacking the skills on shooting the gun properly. So what I did was I replaced my weapon with something simple and effective which is a Glock 19, and i couldn’t be any happier. I I have done to this weapon is add the Talon grip and mounted an Olight and I couldn’t be any happier. Again very very informative video and looking forward to see more of your content

[@waterhead1359]

I see what you're saying but for me I carry a compact size everyday with the exception of when I'm at the beach or times when I need to carry a micro compact

[@cutter4280]

Is that a tier 1 holster? I haven't been able to bring myself to try one, since I typically carry/train from the 3-4 o'clock position. I do also train from appendix since I occasionally carry that way. Just curious of your holster choice. Great video. Couldn't agree more on this stance.

[@bikerdavie]

Your video makes a lot of sense. I know a lot of people carry several different guns compared to me. I carry two

[@useryggfdcc]

A Sig P320 with the Wilson combat grip and a red dot sight is my favorite.

[@joeflowers9084]

I can’t adjust between the different grip angles of 320s, 19s, etc., especially with a red dot. I love a gun that presents naturally, but if I start changing models, then I find myself having to be VERY intentional in presentation. So I tend to stick to one gun for everything (carry and HD)…though I do prefer it to be smaller and thinner most “compacts”.

[@noHandle1776]

Was that a magpul mag in your EDC? Any reason?

[@tacticalbt1023]

To be fair the XL is a very shootable pistol. It shoots like a full size. All about practice.

[@calmwater2529]

I subscribed. I guess the best thing that can be said about these conversations, is that information has power. This is great information. And a great perspective. But the reason I mentioned information is because every person is different as an individual, and how they approach set ups and training are different (or should be) based on that person’s individual ability. I personally have a Sig P365 XL, a Ruger LCP II (daily backup), and a Glock 30 SF in my rotation. It depends on where I’m going and what I’m wearing. But what I do is train with everyone of my side arms the same. Therefore , I trust what I’m carrying, and I know how effective I am with them. Great video. I look forward to seeing more.

[@CHaynes]

Mossberg MC2c. Fantastic 9mm that no one knows about. 3.9 barrel, double stack 15+1,slim, accurate, pic rail, the right size. I've put several thousand rounds thru it of all types, have never had a single issue.

[@christopherhamilton5557]

I would love to try one out… looks like a great option…

[@Thes564]

Most of my hand guns are Glocks however my holsters are not all the same brand and style so its gonna take time to fix that as holsters are expensive but i can still master the Glocks i have starting with my Glock 29 sf,i think you make perfect sense as shooting is a martial art that needs to be mastered.

[@comanche6943]

What slide is that on the 19, Shadow?

[@idraw4me181]

I have three pistols and picking up a fourth tomorrow, three of them are PDPs, I shoot them better than any other pistol I have owned so sticking with them. I have them all set up the same. I am also picking up a 365 TacOps and will set it up pretty much the same.

[@blackticalmayhem8461]

Those PDP pistols are amazing 🍻. I have the PPQ love it great trigger

[@TheRancor53]

I can pick up a PDP or p320 Xseries from the rental counter and shoot well with little warm up, which is annoying. 😅 I shoot Glocks great so I stick with them but definitely a learning curve.

[@perrykeller3792]

Please share with me the holster you use with the spare mag setup with the light thankyou

[@TATargets]

Trex arms sidecar 2.0. TLR7A

[@misadventuresofcam23]

Where did you get your holster from

[@donharris7597]

Very well said. It takes too much time to try before you buy so KZbin is a good asset to help you make that decision. I totally agree with what you are saying but like to shoot a variety as well. Lots of people buy and buy again until they find a fit. That's happened with me the first time with the Colt 1911 Government in a 45. Then again after a lot of 9 mm's I found it again in a Sig 226 legion as well as a Glock 48 and a CZ compact which are all very different but with any of those 4 I'm comfortable. If I had to narrow it down though I would stay with the Sig 226. Since I don't I prefer being good with whichever of those I choose.

[@dylanworkman1536]

What is your holster on your Glock

[@DAZ-wo6vx]

This video is so true ! So many people treat there collection like some celebrity with a garage full of cars they have souped up , to take out as they please ! Great video

[@timewing4611]

I sometimes wish I was a one pistol platform kind of guy, but I love pistols. I have several different pistols that I own and shoot. But I shoot several times a month, and the ones I use for defense are the ones I shoot the most. I edc a p30sk and also have a p30l, both set up the same way. I usually bring 2 or pistols with me to the range but always try to bring at least one of those to shoot for the day so I stay consistent on that platform. I also plan on buying more p30s so all my staged guns in the home are the same. For the person that doesn’t shoot all that much, that’s where it would make sense to own and carry one platform.

[@legionp229saoconvertedme4]

I agree with this there are a select few who shoot many platforms often which is why it really doesn't matter what they pick up they're a shooter

[@javierciordia7206]

Which holsters r u using?

[@charlesjacobson7948]

Had a g19 gen4 and was my go to. But now I got a gen5 mos

[@luispadilla8405]

I agree. I love all handguns to be honest but I only train with 2 platforms for this reason.

[@The_Glocktor]

Why P mags in the carry and not OEM mags?

[@ramontate2826]

Not knocking anyone’s choices. But, I Totally agree with the concept of consistency of form and function. Purchased my first Glock over 30 yrs ago, a Gen 2 G23. Dimensionally the same as G19. It does have printing issues with light summer clothes. But I go with my G27 if better concealment is essential. Larger capacity mags fit the 27, so that Consistency works great. Good video. No matter your choice, the vid’s theme is on target.

[@n8sguntalk]

Capability > comfort. You're carrying a gun to defend yourself or others and ultimately fight with. If that is the primary goal (as it should be) it will greatly affect what you choose to carry.

[@oni-one574]

BS statement if there ever was one. Comfort > capability because you are more likely to always have what's comfortable.

[@n8sguntalk]

@@oni-one574 To each his own. I own smaller guns that are way more comfortable to carry but if i actually needed to draw my gun to defend life I know I am more proficient with the larger guns. Convictions> comfort would have been a better wording.

[@oni-one574]

​@@n8sguntalk Fair. Everyone is more proficient with a larger, duty/war/fighting gun, it's just a better choice for battle. IMO, that sentiment is only for large people or those who will make daily sacrifices to always have a fighting gun on body. It's like my buddy when I showed him the new Canik MP9, "That's not a gun I'd bring to a fight," he said. "Well dude, we aren't all cops that walk around with a duty belt, 5 additional backup mags and body armor with a fleet of backup a radio call away are we?" lol. A .22 is more powerful than fists. Carry what you are comfortable with because what you are comfortable with is what you'll have available to defend your life with.

[@n8sguntalk]

@@oni-one574 I would agree with your buddy. Carry a gun your willing and able to fight with. That's ultimately the only reason you are carrying it. I carry a G19 about 75% of the time. The rest of the time I carry a G45. I posted a KZbin short recently about this very topic. If you check it out read the description also. Thanks for the conversation. kzbin.infooADLZwacQeM?feature=share

[@RedEyePergo]

Exactly why i dont carry subcompacts.

[@andrewtrejbal7587]

My everyday carry is also a gen 5 Glock 19. If I’m out in the woods hunting, dirt biking, hiking, snowmobiling… (whenever I’m not try to conceal) I like to pack a full size 1911 Springfield TRP or a 70 series colt, and on occasion a Glock 20 10mm. But any time I’m conceal carrying it’s always the ol G19

[@GB-zi6qr]

I could not agree more!!! Anecdote: I bought a 9mm pistol, I'm very accurate and consistent with it. Then I bought a pistol in .40 S&W. I spent a year working and training with the .40. Why? Now I'm as accurate and consistent with the .40 as I am with the 9. That year required a lot of research, self inspection and resources to iron out my issues with that pistol. To an extent, caliber doesn't matter. Rounds on target is the goal. To borrow a quote, "You can't miss fast enough to fill your hunting tags or protect yourself". Only you can decide what works for you. Others can make suggestions but that is only their best answer to your question.

[@Grooove_e]

Another thing to think about is if you ever use your pistol in self defense it will get locked up in an evidence locker for a looooong time. So keep in mind how much youre willing to spend and have it go away for months or even years if you ever need to use it

[@Southernguitar74]

My life doesn’t have a price tag. I will buy whatever I trust the most and shoot well, no matter the cost.

[@carson2646]

I have several Guns but they’re all set up the same and I use the same holster for all of them. For everyday carry I only carry my Glock 43x or My shield plus and I shoot both of them a lot more than anything else. I have two in the rotation because I can’t decide which I like better so I just carry both and shoot both a lot

[@oscarcortez5863]

I feel like the G43x is extremely underrated

[@adamcloyd8201]

365xl only carry weapon. But I have several 1911’s that come to the range as well

[@alknight8197]

I have bought, sold, and traded many different pistols. But I carry the M&P shield 45.

[@Highgear145]

I'm not a fan of Glocks grip angle I will never own a Glock

[@rico989]

Switching over from shield plus EDC to my full size m&p metal.

[@derknizotts9162]

Excellent point about the holsters, I am not a collector but thats something I never thought of. Its always good to find utilitarian content like this.

[@Mighty_Mouse_2501]

Try out as many handguns that you can then pick the one that you’re most effective with and train 🤙🏽

[@joshmajor8662]

FINALLY!!!! Lol I love the guys who do that Lol they won't come to the range, most haven't even fired their other pistols, they seem to just assume it'll go bang instead of ACTUALLY knowing!!! You hit the nail on the head, consistency!

[@Jasondranoff]

Funny when I got into it and I bought and bought but then over the last few years I sold a ton and now only have 3 pistols currently. I agree with the train of thought. Great content, first time viewer...

[@SixSixChris]

Same here! Totally can relate sir!

[@EquipaPatriot]

Stopping the video at 2:20 to comment about those who initially intend to own only what they need for their imagined scenario. You are correct, when you say after a certain point it's just collecting guns. I started with one gun and through the years bought and sold many. I told myself that I'd only be a utilitarian gun owner, so I bought and built guns based around a purpose. Now, I'm at the point where I have to stop myself -- and it's very difficult -- from even looking at other guns online or at the local shop because I have what I need. The primary reason is, with any new gun new magazines and other accessories seem to be a necessity. That diverts my attention and money from buying ammunition and upgrades for the guns I already possess. I wonder if those who own two safes and two walls full of guns actually have more than three magazines for each gun.

[@IZZYR23]

M&p 2.0 4inch and walther pdp 4.5 and I practice woth both

[@traxxasrcfun]

I try to find intentions for all the pistols I buy. I have one for my dresser(RIA 1911) , one for competition shooting and pleasure(canik tp9sfx), and one for carrying(ruger lc9). Going to purchase one of those new canik mete mc9’s for carry due to the high capacity and all the other food stuff that caniks offer, and I’m gonna turn the ruger into a truck/car gun. It becomes a pain pulling the ruger out and putting it in the center console every time.

[@fredmccall6911]

I've decided on 1 EDC, but can't decide on getting a red dot or not

[@tsim4139]

Preach, I have 9 pistols, but I only train with my EDU and it's the SIG Sauer P320 X Compact.

[@Osli1388]

is that an extended mag what he got on the glock?

[@blackicekck9family379]

4:53 I feel like I only nee 3 pistols one main side arm one for home and one pocket carry

[@tmpace9]

Agree 100% The reason why we train is not to be John Wick when the time comes, it's to be able to be the basics with high reliability and confidence. You fall back on your training, you do not rise to the occasion under life or death stress.

[@danbjornson6799]

All of my platforms are identical - my rifles have the same grip and trigger, my pistols (primary) are exactly the same setups (shadow & glock) I have 2 magazines required for all of them and that's it.

[@dennisbarrett6148]

The biggest problem I see on the consistency issue is to occasionally jump to an external safety.

[@MrJoeygregory]

D***, you are correct. I've master the draw on the Dagger and the Glock. But really haven't practice this ridiculously heavy as I have with those with my others. That is a great point I never thought of wow

[@herknorth8691]

I'm currently trying out the P320 after rocking the Glock for 15 years straight. The transition is very natural and I can actually use the same holster (PHLster Floodlight) when I put a Surefire X300 on either gun. I compete with whatever gun I carry too. Also, when your outro song started I thought it was "Cheap Wine" by Airbourne. Now I've got that stuck in my head even though I haven't heard it in a few years.

[@TATargets]

I love my P320 as well. I still tend to carry the G19 more, but that is most definitely not because of a dislike of the 320. If I had to switch from my Glock it probably would be the 320 I showed in this video.

[@peoplehavetherights]

I have both pistols, plus an unmodified Springfield 1911. I have no issue carrying and using any one of them. I use the Vickers Tactical 8-shot mags without holes or slots, and Ed Brown's stainless 8-shot mags and have no complaints. I hope that the Sig M18 remains functionally perfect as earlier examples had issues, while my well-worn G19 Gen 3 works fine, as it had the heavy compression spring in the frame for greater reliability. That's about it.

[@6582rg]

You can use the same holster with double stack Glocks if you go with TRex. 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 45

[@peoplehavetherights]

@@TATargets I openly wonder if the M18 is that much better than the G19. Due to the heavier than standard spring operating in stretch instead of compression, this darn pistol will probably live forever, and with lower bite axis for slightly less muzzle flip. Add having it as a potential turn-in for a hopefully righteous shooting at very little expense, it's possibly the still best way to carry a sidearm. And I don't particularly like Glocks.

[@believe722]

Going from the Glock to the Sig p320 you were going to be delighted.

[@mikekammes9249]

I absolutely agree with your base premise: be intentional with your pistol choice and setup. What I would like to point out is that it’s not practical to have 1 pistol for all of life and dress codes. I shoot my Glock 19 best and love it but I don’t conceal it well in my suits and business casual attire. I have a micro compact for those occasions in which my attire needs to be more formal (which is pretty frequent for my line of work). What this means is I need to train that second setup to get my proficiency at that same standard as my Glock. Good food for thought in this video! I will now go get the same red dot on both and same light for consistency sake

[@TATargets]

Solid points. I guess I forget that my business attire even for meetings is a hoodie and blue jeans. Maybe this is why executives don’t like me 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣

[@mikekammes9249]

@@TATargets There's probably not a huge audience for it, but I would love to see someone publish some content on concealed carry in formal environments. And don't worry, executives are lame anyways!

[@pfmaher67]

Check out phlster. Example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTFlIR3ZbWUlac

[@PreparedOverlander]

@@mikekammes9249 I have an Underarmor style shirt that has pockets on both sides, you can carry a micro under your dress shirt, I also use an ankle holster. For me, carrying around the waist is not an option when in my business attire for work. Its made by 5.11 (5.11 Men's CAMS Compression Base Layer Concealed Carry Holster Short Sleeve Shirt ).

[@mikekammes9249]

@@PreparedOverlander thanks for the tip! I’m definitely going to grab one for myself and try it out!

[@PreparedOverlander]

I would recommend people drop the money to go to a top notch pistol course taught by people who have "been there, done that". This will allow you to get the basics of using a pistol in a stressful situation. They will teach you how to draw the pistol and how to efficiently reload the pistol. You dont need to always go to the range to practice with your pistol, there are numerous dry fire systems you can use in your house or yard. Shooting while moving is much different than standing on an indoor range punching holes in paper, weapon articulation is very important as well. Foot work, how you stand and so on. For me, this video says more about people needing to train with what they have rather than what gun to buy. Go watch a competition match near you, you can pick up the tips from good shooters for free. Great video.

[@LarryVickers47]

Eyyyy that’s also like my T-Rex sidecar Holster 🤠🤙🏻

[@tracawilliamson2392]

Fantastic video!!! Learning

[@seanwhitman4365]

Ur overthinking it. Imo the chances of needing it are slim. I go for comfort. U were right when u said shooting a pistol is shooting a pistol.

[@Southernguitar74]

I cannot disagree. I am not a LEO. I’m a citizen and if I ever have to use a gun in defense, I want to break contact with the threat and survive. That’s all…A pocket .380 can do that, most likely. However, if I’m ever in that situation I will really wish I had my G19 instead of my LCP! Lol

[@toddodle8688]

Great and informative video. Subscribed to learn more!

[@sgneher]

Totally agree. If there isn't a role that a gun fits or a gun that does the same thing I won't buy it.