Top 10 Handguns of 2023

2023 was a banner year for new firearms, so we've chosen 10 handguns that we feel are the best and that we have reviewed. #Top102023 #Top10 #Bestguns
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[@Mrgunsngear]

You had two of my Top 5 on there - solid list 🇺🇸

[@kenshaffer5664]

Which two?

[@grzegorzzak1109]

Check his channel.

[@wbwills2]

Was 1 of the German,then hungry,Chech now fla?crazy but Cool .

[@cjohnson9211]

The Glock fanboy has spoken...all bow down.

[@raymondscott6680]

Oh goodie 😂😂😂😂

[@cjmoore7240]

CZ Shadow 2 Compact. You missed a big one! KEEP ON ROCKNG!

[@jeffgee6319]

Came here to make the same comment. 🤙🏻

[@KBP18]

In my opinion , that Kimber is one of the most aesthetically pleasing pistols I’ve seen in some time 😍

[@erikbender1967]

I agree but I would hate to see the price.

[@El_Kalvoda]

​@@erikbender1967Warning ⚠️! Listed price below! $1399.99

[@dirkx2350]

@@erikbender1967its $1,279. Cheap for a quality handgun

[@tomgoodwin9161]

Is That so? Well, in that case I wish you had bought the one I got.

[@81ghale]

@@tomgoodwin9161no bueno huh? That sucks, cause I agree it’s a beautiful gun.

[@gregkerr725]

New for 1982.....THE GLOCK 47!!!!!

[@mjc7778]

Yes it has a trigger that does not suck and needs to be replaced.

[@scottschreiber6008]

Yep I love the 80’s! I still want a IROC Z!

[@michaelschiff2596]

LOL!!!!!!! GLOCK.ON ANY LIST OF GREAT GUNS?!!🤭 C'MON!!!!🤣👎 Here's the Glock list 💩!

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

Love my Canik METE SFT this has quickly become my favorite home defense/ range gun! For the money and what’s included it simply can’t be beat imo.

[@erikbender1967]

Like the Beretta 9mm kurtz, and the Kimber double stack 9mm. Still waiting for the HK micro 9, if it ever comes out. Great video Sootch!!!

[@BishopBlast]

Awesome list, makes me feel better about my collection…..thank you!

[@paulfryejr2918]

Thanks good wrap up

[@mrmudcatslim1004]

Stumbled your channel. Glad I did. Subbed.

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

I really like that Kimber, but when it came time to spend the money I opted to purchase a Stealth Arms Platypus customized the way I wanted it.

[@beaversstumpgrinding3352]

Great video. I even bookmarked it for future refrence.

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

I’m very happy with my Echelon, I think that Springfield has given us the most updated polymer frame striker fired pistol yet. Optics ready slide with all the cuts and ledges, great ergonomics, really nice out of the box trigger, tritium front sight and the list goes on. Been shooting polymer striker pistols for as long as they’ve existed and I truly believe that this is one of the best. I’m sure the haters will chime in but just sharing the thoughts of a long time handgunner.

[@toddm9501]

It's between The Echelon and the Canik Rival S for me. I already have 4 extra mags for my Canik. But the Echelon looks great

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Spring Field did a great job on this one , a ton of great ideas . T-Rex Arms, Lucas did a 1000 rds on his range testing (Y.T.) Not one problem in 2hrs, yeah about 2hrs he ran it hard !

[@davidgoodin2227]

I kept waiting on the Shadow 2 compact. I cannot believe it was not on there. I would choose it over most of these he picked.

[@jamesdelong6401]

Nice list. I wouldn't mind adding a bull armory to my collection

[@willwilliam217]

Good mix of handguns on your list. My only edit would be to include the cz shadow 2 compact, dwx, ruger security 380 and the shield plus performance center. If any of those arrived before 23 my apologies.

[@giovannifosko1306]

Thanks for the reminder Paul

[@paulsaver8777]

Dan.. is the firearm guy, his channel is awesome as well.

[@dexternorman6283]

Awesome video Mr Sootch

[@oceaser6977]

I have the Bul Armory SAS Tac 2 (4.25) - easily my fav firearm so far

[@geico1975]

Glad for this upload, been thinking about buying another one and wasn't sure about the 'latest and greatest' HA! Think I'm gonna give that KDS9c and Beretta another looksie...

[@pistolpete6321]

Excellent list!

[@pavXX]

That Bul Tac looks pretty sweet. Cheetah looks interesting too.

[@johnwhitehead5457]

It's like a beauty contest. I love them all.

[@Lucas.A.C]

Hope you can get the brand new bersa guns released in the 2024 shoot show to do a review of them.

[@aurelianzaharie2220]

All of the above, plus , Beretta APX A1 full size. Thank you for a very good video. Be strong, be off good...............😂

[@jimbo3214]

Love the Kimber KDS just can't afford it right now.

[@victorgarcia9252]

Awesome video Sir. Thanks for your informative videos. I get a lot of info from them.

[@enricomandragona163]

Only one made my list from your video and it's the M-9 . I own the old school M-9 and it's not going anywhere. I would of liked to see the Girsan tilt up barrel ✌️

[@robinj.9329]

Before I watch your video; I'm the "Odd Ball". I hate plastic guns, and I've never liked "striker fired" guns either. So I'm really hopeful there are some ALL STEEL, HAMMER FIRED beauties on your list!😮

[@connor3284]

That doesn't sound odd to me. Striker fired with polymer frame and hammer fired with metal frame seem to be the standard combinations.

[@bdflavors1347]

I'm all in on Sig metal guns. I shoot 100% better with the extra weight. I haven't taken an m&p or glock to the range in 3 years

[@ryancommonsense2296]

Get a hi-power and quit complaining!! Then get me one plzz

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

You’re not an odd ball. I agree 100%. My favorite edc guns are my S&W 457 and S&W 908.

[@rik4369]

My West German Sig 226 is still one of my " will never sell/trade" pistols. Love the Hammer Fire and mag capacity. Mines is a 1988 model.

[@jeffreyvidal7809]

Just picked up the Hellcat pro. Love it

[@billyhouse1943]

Thank you

[@_cal_techie]

Hey Sootch, when you are talking about the Canik METE pistols please specify which METE you are talking about. I would really like to see you review the Canik METE SF compact-sized 15 round pistol. Thanks!

[@juliojames5986]

Sig P 365 XL. Optic ready, always goes bang, flat trigger, quality, Great night sights, Concealable,12 plus 1….. I know there is new models, with higher capacity. No need for a rotation battery of pistols. A couple very interesting weapons on your list, I will be checking on. Thanks 👍🏻

[@svbarryduckworth628]

2024 is really going to be great with all the stuff Palmetto State Armory is coming out with this year.

[@30rdmaga]

​@@BasedPatriot-USA That would be awesome. And honestly it fits their company mission. 50 BMG would be awesome in common use!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

@@BasedPatriot-USA easier said than done.

[@DTreatz]

you see that -MP7- MP5.7 ? shit looked clean

[@mmancino1982]

@@DTreatzya and that's a rough prototype. By the time the production product comes out it should be even better

[@vondrelleraven4380]

Great list. I was hoping that girsan would be on there. Along with the echelon bul armory. Those are the only 3 that's attainable.for me but are great guns

[@bojanbandulaja]

Thanks for your time and will to bring all this beautiful guns all this years.❤️🙏✌️ What about Arex Delta gen.2 or any other model for that Slovenia Arex defence company. Many greetings from Serbia 👋❤

[@ceasar618]

Thank u for the bloopers

[@gregscheikofsky5606]

Thanks for the reviews. Just a suggestion... Would be nice to add an MSRP and prices of additional magazines.

[@wmjm2650]

Good pick for handguns

[@NICJEN2008]

no cz shadow 2 compact???? probably the hottest pistol of 2023

[@icebear5554]

Since this is a 2023 list I gotta say the FN Reflex with the internal hammer is now my warm weather carry pistol and after shooting both it’s my preference over the SIG 365. Honorable mention is the LE Walther P99.

[@stefsteffe2353]

I shot with the Browning hi power this year ,after 37 years it was my sidearm in the military I forgot how good that gun is this year we also had the opportunity to test the CZ TS It doesn't get much better than the TS good video thnx

[@rafaelhernandez6717]

Favorite is my shadow systems MR920

[@jcarbajal1984]

Last year I buy the canik mc9 And man....is definitely a great gun... But the bul 1911 looking is just gorgeous

[@TheLoneRanger745]

I like the Bull Armory 2011 and the Girsan 2023 looks great. I Really like My Beretta M9A4 so smooth the grip is so grabby and very accurate and it's little bro Beretta FSR 22lr . Thanks Don you've got a Great collection ❤ PS. Still haven't got the plate for the Beretta yet. I've been thinking about the HS507C grn ACSS with the sight being so high over bore the ACSS Helps to get faster alignment when presentation is off do to so hight over bore, what do you think about that Don ? Always a pleasure watching your reviews 🤠❤️🇺🇸

[@terryholloway9930]

Canik Rival is my fav course Don I’m like you I love em all lol

[@berkman7040]

Harika içerik.TEŞEKKÜRLER

[@mikereese15]

That kimber is gorgeous

[@m.r7168]

CZ Shadow 2 compact 👍🏻

[@jackbauer9077]

Your list was pretty good, I would add FN reflex it’s up there on the micro 9 list

[@josephhaack5711]

Lispseys special addition S&W 642 !!!

[@larrywoods2304]

I really like 🤩 that Kimber kds9c it is 1 of my favorite Kimber 😀😁

[@tarkwolf]

I have 2 on the list the canik and beretta. Both excellent.

[@user-dm1nj9bn2m]

There are some great ones. I still want SW revolvers without the Hillary Hole. I'd also be interested in a MP5 in 10mm. Love the 10mm! Maybe a 10mm Lever gun?

[@donaldramey1896]

Hate the hillary hole. Regret selling my pre-hole 686 6 shot 6 inch.

[@mmancino1982]

"... We've seen the prices drop" thanks AAC!😂

[@MikeJakusz]

My favorite for 2023 is S&W M&P 5.7.

[@2agunguy5]

Wow that Glock is sooooo innovative 😂😂😂🎉

[@GHicks-lu5tu]

I’m very disappointed that you left out the Walther PDP-F on that list . But toEACH their own . Even though I own several different models

[@teelowteelow356]

Why would you be disappointed at some random man’s list? That’s kinda pathetic

[@DeadMeat991]

​@@teelowteelow356Respectfully sharing an opinion in a public platform is pathetic? Touch grass.

[@teelowteelow356]

@@DeadMeat991 cringe.

[@DeadMeat991]

@@teelowteelow356 Duuuhh meme

[@teelowteelow356]

@@DeadMeat991 lmao! What an 0bn0xious boomer

[@DR676767]

Xdm elite 10mm(even though it came out in 2022), s&w 22 magnum and any Bul armory, gotta throw the forged canik rival on it

[@user-xn5tj2lg6c]

Excelentes pistolas

[@murphymmc]

It's difficult to do this list with only ten, you've picked some good ones. Arguably there are a boatload of others that are worthy. It's interesting to note which manufacturers are not on the list, which by no means discounts their products, but might. Absent is Sig, understandably, I own some Sig stuff, always have served me well. Lately, their CS department makes them a nope. I love my Kimber 1911 and while there are the Kimber haters out there, I've run somewhere between 5,000 to 10,000 rounds through mine, no problems other than a grip panel screw failure sometime after the 5000 mark, rectified by Kimber at no charge. It will be interesting to see what 2024 brings.

[@chrisboyd1408]

It would be great to see a "Made In The USA" list. Great job, thanks for sharing!

[@hypercamero2ss474]

Great video as always. I just wonder why Beretta hasn't ever made a 45 ACP OR 357 Sig IN THE 90'S FAMILY. Id definitely would buy one, but in the Beretta 92x performance setup. This needs to happen. Your thoughts??? Thanks

[@chrisgenge1]

I see a Kukri knife behind you. Who made that? Just curious cause my dad was a knife maker, and it looks very similar to one of his.

[@inurfaceson9722]

Awesome video.... However, I wouldn't say the 380 cheetah would be my go-to for home defense .

[@user-et6gk9oe9j]

New from RIA (ARMSCOR) ~ Would really like for you to do a review on the RIA (ARMSCOR) AL3.1 and the AL3.0, .357 Magnum, Snub Nose, 6 Shot Revolver. Unusual for RIA, the AL3.1 and AL3.0 are manufactured in the Czech Republic and not the Philippines. I hope you will consider doing a review on these two handgun, e.g., the AL3.1 (Nickle Finish) & AL3.0. (Blued Finish). I really enjoy your reviews; they have been responsible for a lot of my gun "best" gun buys. Keep up the great work.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Can you please do a video review on H&K guns . I hary every hear anything about them . Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ozgurkaraman4297]

My favourites S&w 22 mag, or Kel-Tec 22 mag

[@tommccormick9290]

I wish gun companies would come out with carbines and pistols chambered for the M1 carbine. Though considered obsolete, it has a high power to weight ratio.

[@huaqero5458]

the CZ Shadow2 Compact?

[@Ericrawnsley]

Gold

[@user-ev6ir2rb5p]

Cz shadow 2compact is a great gun

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I like the Echelon, prolly try to find one on sale since it's tax time. Looks awfully alot like a Sig though.

[@michaelsmiley15]

California We're stuck with Ruger in the .57 category and 10 rd magazine for everything else and non threaded barrels to

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Every law abiding citizen who loves the USA, should leave Califórnia.

[@fpd236]

Palmetto Micro Dagger C1 with the ported slide

[@romankrylov3504]

my favorite is - IWI MASADA S9.

[@wilbertomercado3809]

Pregunta, la Tisas Fatih 380 idéntica a esa Bereta Shield 380, es buena arma para porte oculto y defensa??? Saludos desde Panamá

[@austinsayer6652]

Hey Sootch00, when can you review the Taurus TH45?

[@giovannifosko1306]

Great video I was waiting for a best of your the Best Dan.

[@paulsaver8777]

His name is DON... not Dan.

[@joewest2560]

I'm 72, retired LEO. All these great high round capacity guns make me jealous and mad at the same time that no one is addressing the blatant unconstitutional infringements we have to endure here in communist connecticut. Only the criminals continue to carry extended mag handguns putting law abiding citizens at a disadvantage trying to protect themselves and families. This ridiculous feel good crap will eventually get someone hurt if it already hasn't in tyrannical states that think they are dictatorships.

[@jaclark34]

Is there a Glock model that comes with the enhanced trigger or is it an aftermarket?

[@WayneBruening]

CAROLINA DON, another Great review and new firearms update!! Looks like that darn 1911 design will live on forever in the new 2011. I've either had or have 15 x 1911's I think its time to get my first 2011 & Thanks to YOU, I have a place to start. Keep up the GREAT 2nd Amendment support & GOD BLESS AMERICA Y'ALL :)

[@adarshasokansindhya]

❤

[@jbwjr54]

Great video. I wished you would have given the retail price on each , just to give us an idea.

[@nickybarrasso4010]

Watching your informative videos for quite some time l...just wanted you to know there the most detailed of anything on the internet...I have an extensive collection of mouse guns & your videos have been very helpful...keep up the great work...stay safe my friend.

[@SoFilthy]

What do you personally carry?

[@boblaws9851]

The Canik Mete is the MC9.

[@cyberbillp]

Really surprised you didn't pick the RIA 5.0E.

[@duncanomalley5370]

I don’t mean to be negative, but I was all excited for the Kimber cause it looks awesome but when I went to look at it, its trigger is very crappy for a 1911. But it still looks cool.

[@Walkdogable]

My favorite is the Arex Rex Zero 2. It's #1 in my EDC rotation.

[@richvest7212]

5.7 is a no go on price and availability as is 30.super carry

[@user-dm1nj9bn2m]

Watch Garand Thumbs video on the 5.7. Pass

[@HighSpeedFudd762]

Is it just me or does the dust cover/rail on all the M&P 5.7s and 22mags look bent downward??? I noticed it on the first one I saw and now it seems as if they all look that way. I’ve never seen anyone address it.

[@nicholaspiscitelli7685]

That 57 had to be number one.

[@TT-ch2pz]

I can't get around the gap between the slide and frame on the Smith 57. It just looks odd.

[@kevinramsey3490]

Don, how about a top 10 favorite of all time?

[@petertyndall7351]

I would have to say FN Reflex

[@bdflavors1347]

Sig Legion P229 with a romeo red dot all day every day over everything else I've ever bought and tried...

[@georgeaura]

Do they make a comp for that 5.7?

[@charlotteblackman429]

I used the Strike Industries Quad Comp on my PSA Rock 5.7 . It works perfectly and looks like it belongs on the pistol.

[@solarflare1008]

Kimber sales more 1911 than all other competitors combined.

[@nova68cutie]

The new kimber is beautiful & well crafted. That said it's for those not concerned with even being remotely reasonable on price. $1400 -$1600 for a gun is expensive I don't care who you are. I've shot one. It's nice. Then again so are many many many guns between $750 - $1300.

[@cheechfpv]

@Sootch. Great video. But Please add chapter markers to your next videos. TY