What Gun Does Massad Ayoob Carry? The Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Centurion Tactical. Critical Mas 48

We are answering our viewers questions. One question was "what does Massad Ayoob carry?" He answers that with the Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Compact. The Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Centurion Tactical is available now. He explains what he likes about double action Beretta and the enhancements Wilson Combat made to the model.
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Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several states and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
0:00 - Massad's Every Day Carry
1:25 - Wilson/Beretta Compact
2:15 - Wilson/Beretta Centurion
3:00 - Magazines
4:05 - Wilson Customizations
4:40 - Holster
5:30 - Beretta Design Advantages
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[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Celebrant of caliber diversity. Well played. 🔥💪👍🇺🇸🗽🦅

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

@@ZackMorrisMyHero better one in my hands than one in yours. Its America. Deal with it

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

@@ZackMorrisMyHero He’d lug a ship cannon around with him if he could, just in case! Let’s celebrate all calibres!! The Patriot missile system is meant to be very good in a defensive situation! I mean, who knows right!

[@gowilsoncombat]

The Beretta Centurion is on sale now!

[@jamespruett3195]

I really like my beretta 92s but carry my hellcat tell me more about the compact beretta

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

The LORD GOD KING JESUS says, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." ~ HOLY BIBLE, John 14:15 It is not our own physical and mental strength that keeps us from disobeying GOD's righteous Commandments. It is the power and strength from GOD that can keep us from disobeying His righteous Commandments. Pray and ask the LORD GOD KING JESUS to help us keep His righteous Commandments everyday. " Pray without ceasing." ~ HOLY BIBLE, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

[@curryvictim1697]

Haha, I was watching gunbroker hoping to get one for MRSP. You lit a fire under me by bring it back into the limelight. I’d have bought it even before the 18% discount.

[@rogersappington968]

Great!! I have been waiting for them to come back in stock!!

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

@@curryvictim1697 ATTENTION ALERT ! The corrupt politicians in the USA and Canada are hiring criminals (Manchurian candidates) to use guns for violence and murders. This will give the evil politicians in the USA and Canada their justification to ban guns and to also take way guns from good gun owning people. "some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits & doctrines of devils." ~ HOLY BIBLE, 1 Timothy 4:1

[@randyshaum428]

What a blessing for us in the gun community to have such a wealth of knowledge literally at our fingertips! Men like Mas and Ken who've been there done that and keep doing that are a treasure for all of us seeking to learn and practice our wonderful freedoms. Kudos to Bill Wilson and team for putting this channel and its content out there for us to benefit from!!

[@justintyme4690]

"you can probably tell by my facial expressions and tone of voice on how I feel about that" massad, we love you 😆

[@kevingraham8535]

I really appreciate how you talked about your degenerative arthritis and how alternating the safety made such a difference. I have been disabled for 15yrs. Had to learn to shoot L eye dominant and L hand dominant after CNS damage. (Both handguns and longguns) Could your team possibly put out tips from time to time to help out those of us who need guidance?

[@MrLavajet]

I would also like to see a video on that.

[@robertrenstrom4668]

​@@MrLavajetMe too😂

[@ErikOosterwal]

"Celebrant of ballistic diversity." 😃 - That's epic!

[@Saber23]

Hell yeah 👍🙏

[@antoniotula262]

Fully inclusive gunslut 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobwampler3387]

Everything you pointed out about the DA/SA format is the exact reason I prefer it. I even do the same safety techniques you described. My format is CZ based, although I’m willing to speak Beretta 92/M9 as well going forward. I hope your new year serves you well, and we will continue to have more content as well.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Right on!

[@backspace6030]

I have learned so much from you over the years, from your books and videos. I cannot thank you enough. Keep up the good work.

[@TimHPop776]

I have a Wilson Combat Beretta and it is just fantastic!!

[@100vg]

Happy New Year, Mas and Wilson Combat. Thanks for all you do!

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great upload Mr. Ayoob, everything I have read of yours over the years has also been excellent! Thank you!

[@Bill-jv5eg]

I’ve owned a 92fs for years, love it, shoots easy, feeds any ammo I’ve used, I live in a 10 round mag State but meets my needs. As always I enjoy your videos, thanks, and Happy New Year!

[@Prepper319]

Another excellent video by one of the greatest legends in the gun community.

[@propdoctor21564]

Thanks for another excellent video... I have always been a fan of traditional double action pistols and feel the Beretta 92 is one of the best. 👍

[@jimbopaleomedic858]

I carry my 92 XG every day for many of the same reasons you listed. I love it! Thanks for your take, Mas.

[@effeojnedib7208]

Thanks for sharing ! Your knowledge is very valuable. Have a wonderful New Year !

[@lynnlittle8671]

My favorite CC is my Beretta 92X Centurion, with Wilson Combat sights. It carries so well!

[@jastew1971]

Other than you and Jerry Miculek (and I know there are many great others), I can't think of other gun experts whose experience, opinion and expertise I value more. Thank you Massad and God bless! 🇺🇲🦅

[@neilbaird2789]

Ive had my 92FS since 1992 and it is an amazing gun.

[@patrickbetts8466]

Thanks you are very helpful I enjoy your videos and I’m still learning about gun control I will keep watching again thank you

[@terryschiller2625]

Thank you Sir. I also carry the 92fs compact. And I'm lucky to live in a free-state. Hope you have a safe and Happy New Year

[@micfasto8700]

I used to carry a full size 92 in a Mitch Rosen "Ayoob Rear Gaurd" holster. Was a great setup.

[@lanceblinent7909]

I'm a fan of the Berretta Storm compact carry. Medium size, good out of the box trigger and reduced recoil flip up due to the rotary barrel system. The space age looks are a plus too.

[@sortedevaras]

I love my PX4 Storm, great pistols.

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

Langdon Tactical’s Px4 is the next centerfire pistol I want

[@lancelotvt]

Just recently saw my local shop get a Beretta PX4 Compact Carry out of the blue and HAD to have it. Currently in the process of checking it's reliability and function and getting setup to start carrying it. So far it has performed without issue and is one of the smoothest shooting handguns I've ever shot.

[@fkrr5]

I have Beretta Cougar 9mm that I'll never get rid of.

[@RickJZ1973]

Interesting and insightful presentation of your sentiments on the Beretta Centurion. Beretta quality is tops. Happy New Year.

[@luisetb]

Thank you for your advice and opinion. Happy New Year.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Can't argue with wisdom. Choosing between 2 diamonds....good analogy. Thanks. Happy New Year.

[@giorgialeksandria6665]

it look like a BERETTA 92 SB. absolutely Beautiful :)

[@coryjanko]

Had the pleasure of meeting Mr Ayoob some years ago, albeit briefly, in North Carolina. While I do not prefer the Beretta, I do appreciate the information. May God continue to bless him .

[@DATo_DATonian]

Also, for many of us is the peace of mind of having a manual safety. I have the Beretta 92fs Inox (essentially the same gun being demonstrated in the video without the custom work) and I have trained myself to release the safety on the draw. The action to release the safety is simply to push the thumb, which is in its normal position when holding the gun, forward against the safety lever - no rotational action is necessary with the thumb, just straight forward. This is the way it was designed to be used but many owners do not do that. The safety system is part of the decocking mechanism. The Sig P series, which is also DA/SA, has a decocker, but it is a _dedicated_ decocker, which means no safety. When you press down on the Sig decocker it decocks the gun and then springs back into position and thus does what a decocker is supposed to do - drop the hammer safely, but it has no inherent safety consideration beyond that point. With the Beretta the decocker does not spring back but stays in the safe position. When in this position the Beretta has no "wall", the trigger simply travels front to back in the trigger guard limply. The gun CANNOT go off due to anything involving the trigger. The moment the decocker/safety is pushed forward the gun is immediately hot in DA mode. Now I earlier said that I take the gun off safety on the draw. In addition to this I have also trained myself to cock the hammer as I am raising the gun to acquire my sights. Now the gun is in single action mode. I am considering a hammer modification to make the cocking easier but I can accomplish this in reasonable time with the hammer which came with the gun. Frankly, I am very surprised that no one ever talks about the option of cocking the hammer in any of the videos I've watched online. Of course one does not have to be in single action to engage a threat. As Mas has already pointed out, the transition from the DA trigger pull to the SA pull is not that big of a deal, but I like the option of being able to cock the gun for SA if time permits.

[@raptor0571]

Absolutely love my Beretta 92 . Thinking hard on sending to Wilson combat for work

[@anthonylloyd2324]

Central Lake is practically in my back yard and I didn't know about this ! Thanks for the heads up.

[@yellowboxster06]

I certainly agree with your comments about the training and safety aspects of the SA/DA action design. I’ve always appreciated being able to hold my thumb on the hammer while re-holstering. I own a number of striker-fired guns; my best is the HKVP9SK but even with that one I always breath a little easier when I hear it click into the holster. That is also a training issue but at the end of the day my personal preference is for SA/DA handguns either semi-auto or revolver.

[@tomyen187]

Don't you think that VP9SK is a little too big for a compact pistol with 10-rd max?

[@Nigriff]

@@tomyen187 Too big? No. It's made to be a carry gun and it fits so well in the hand

[@tomyen187]

@@Nigriff I had a P30sk (same size as vp9sk) before and I feel it's a little big after I got p365. On the other hand, p365 could be too small for some as well.

[@yellowboxster06]

@@tomyen187 Not at all and that’s obviously a personal preference. I normally carry a commander-size 1911, and by comparison, the VP9SK is really easy to carry. I have a number of micro-compacts and none of them are reliable enough for my preferences. Second after my VP9 is my Walther PPS M2…that’s about as small as I go on 9mm carry guns. I also don’t buy into the higher capacity argument so I’m unimpressed with higher capacity carry guns for civilian personal protection. If I was still in the counter insurgency business I’d take a different view.

[@winchester7mm]

Thank you, Mr. Atyoob!! Been a fan of you for years. Keep up the great work!!!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks, will do!

[@freddenstel6270]

I just ordered my first Wilson 92G centurion, hope to have it next week and spend a little time on handling it before I get out to the range, hope to see more learning videos on this centurion, thanks a bunch friend

[@michaelrostine1315]

I have the 92X and a little tiny bit of a trigger work it's a beautiful piece

[@tsarytsin]

Love my Wilson Combat Centurion. I put a LTT trigger bar and flat Beretta competition trigger on it. Got the springs and action job. It's sweet.

[@barkermjb]

Thanks for the enlightenment. Happy New Year

[@kaylachapman4469]

Beretta 92 is the one i shoot the most accurate..definitely going to look into the compact..truly phenomenal firearms

[@docgunn286]

Excellent diversity, Mas. Happy New Year!

[@takumisato7126]

Massad, many many years ago I read one of your books or articles when I was just getting into shooting in my early 20s, I bought a former police issued Ruger P90 45 because you spoke so highly of it in your competitions against 45s that were much more expensive, I've had many handguns come and go since then but guess what, I still have that Ruger P90 haha something magical about that gun, great videos and keep up the awesome content!

[@no_handle_required]

Wow, the legend carries what I carry. That just made me feel a little more valid. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@edwardvillate2112]

MASSIVE THANKS 👍‼️ for YOUR PROFESSIONAL CHANNEL...

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thank you too!

[@jefflawson7468]

Happy new years👍thanks for your videos

[@peter_d]

I like hearing what people EDC but I also want to know out of curiosity what ammo and bullet weight and what holster you carry as well

[@mikeyob4271]

Also read mass books. I keep them,I don't loan them.

[@jasonjulian1]

@@bostonblunt Not using hollow point defensive ammo goes against decades of research stating that it is the best individual defensive choice in nearly all calibers. If you need to punch through windshields regularly, I'd suggest a rifle of some sort. And if you need that, you're probably SWAT or Special Forces anyhow. For regular citizens to defend against 2 and 4 legged attackers who don't carry windshields with them or shoot out the front of cars, a modern HP round is absolutely going to perform better than JHP or solid core rounds.

[@pcb8639]

I carry a Beretta Compact Carry but I do love the Centurion grip. So to compensate for the grip I use X-Grip magazine adapters for Beretta 92 full size magazines when I want the Centurion grip. I use the bigger magazines as a reload and at night as a nightstand gun with a light.

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Happy New Year Mas! Great content as always, thank you.

[@shannonbarattini5772]

THANK you SIR. For all the GREAT advice you give us. It has Helped me in a few situations in this CRAZY world we find ourselves in today. KISS ALWAYS and OLD DEVIL DOG

[@kubikariYOU]

Thanks for sharing your insight.

[@rogersappington968]

As a Army veteran and retired police officer my EDC is a LTT Beretta compact with trigger job and spartan night sights my bedside Beretta is a M9A3 that was worked over by Wilson Combat. Wilson does wonders for the 92 trigger.

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Thank you for all you do at Wilson...and Massad Ayoob long time fan. Thank you sir for your expertise. Happy New Year

[@mikeyob4271]

Well said friend. Thank you.

[@myronharris12]

Thanks for the update and honesty.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Any time!

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Just finished reading your ayoob files in American handgunner magazine about Davy Crockett , absolutely wonderful. Love your research on all your ayoob files, thanks so much

[@gowilsoncombat]

Many thanks!

[@jimamber3405]

I have many Beretta firearms n my absolute favourites are my M9 n M9A3

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

I have a Langdon 92G RDO and it is phenomenal. Shorter reset, smoother trigger (and other parts), lighter trigger, and a Red Dot mounting option that cowitnesses with the irons.

[@jamesfischer4813]

Great gun. The EDC X9 stopped my carry rotation.

[@bob_mosavo]

Thanks, Massad 😁

[@lynnkramer1211]

I am a fan of the PT 92 AFD Stainless. Have been carrying mine since 1992 and it has never failed me on the range. I have never had to use it defensively, but if I ever do, I have 17 rounds of 9mm Parabellum in each of three mags to lay the perp low with. FJB.

[@onlineconsumer4796]

I like the mag release on the H&K VP9. You can drop the mag with your strong hand middle finger. Many do not like it because it is different than most other handguns. It works very well for me as does the three separate interchangeable grips that allows the firearm to fit my hand better than most handguns.

[@mastertechnician3372]

Hi Massad. I thank you for video and information.

[@rudyg528]

Happy new years to you and all at the WCC.

[@anthonycerroni7603]

I enjoy watching your videos. I learned a lot from content. Happy New Year to you and your family. 👍🇺🇸🙏

[@gowilsoncombat]

Happy new year!

[@davidlee8551]

Thanks. I do trust your honest opinions.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Always!

[@bowl816]

The Beretta’s are my favorite! The LTT PX4 is awesome as are the tuned 92’s

[@billbertagnoli4226]

Absolutely total respect for Mr. Ayoob. First gun guru I read when I started getting into handgun shooting and CCW. HAVING SAID THAT. I'm happy Some in the 2a community can Afford a premier brand handgun. Asking what Mr.Ayoob carries on the Wilson Combat channel is just a tiny Bit obvious. It's s great infomercial for Wilson combat.

[@MrCrimenews]

Great video, I too change Guns way to often. My latest favorite is the Sig P365 XL. I just bought the grip frame for the newer 17 round macro with 3 magazines. The problem now is adequate holsters. For safety reason I won’t carry a striker fired gun without a well engineered holster.

[@cps3119]

Great video. I’m starting to become a fan of the double action gun.

[@007twm]

Thank you Mas. Happy New Year.👍

[@gowilsoncombat]

Happy new year!

[@corytupling2240]

Thank you

[@jamesakers1175]

Great video. I hope to get a WC Centurion some day. I like the 92 as well. Happy New Year Mas and everyone at Wilson.

[@thesarge4457]

Thank You Sir.

[@OG29]

A number of well considered questions and answers. I've carried for sixty plus years BUT I carried my employer's weapon, most often a 1911. Second to that was (of course) .38 Special. I have no reason to argue with people who prefer something else but the body of my experience mandates that I stay with the two above.

[@donnievinson9478]

I own a Beretta M9A4..I carry it with me all the time. I have no problem with the full size pistol.I sometimes have to remind myself I have it.I shoot it better than anything I have carried. What a great gun.

[@nw6198]

My wife and I are less than a month into gun ownership and we've been craming knowledge and wisdom like final exams were just a day away. Massad is our Gun Yoda, lol. Maybe I'm mistaken but it seem like not many younger folks like ourselves aren't paying as much attention to the older folks who have so much personal experience and not just theory like a lot of the younger instructors out there. We listen to everyone, but we've found that instructors like Mas have boiled their talking points down to the most important and crucial bits. They cut out a lot of the fat and flair others use to keep their audiences entertained and for us that makes the lessons much more digestible. Thank you Mas and everyone at WC.

[@markmatuszak4527]

I carry two platforms based on time of year and clothing and ability to conceal. I am a lifetime 1911 fan so often I am carrying my Colt Commander or my Colt Defender or Officer's ACP. When I choose to, or desire more capacity, I have two "go-to " guns that are just magnificent; My Wilson Combat customized Beretta 96A1 in .40S&W when I can hide it, or my Wilson Combat Beretta 92FS Compact. Wilson took my two wonderful smooth accurate Berettas and transformed them into Magnificent Berettas!!!!! I can not say enough, how wonderful the Wilson Combat Berettas truly are. Just the best...

[@timdavis5813]

Thanks for the information

[@robertfrank9228]

Well done, Thanks!

[@techdeth]

This guy is so badass its actually unbelievable

[@JohnS-ps9jv]

I have a similar Wilson Beretta, mine is the Vertec 92G Centurion Tactical, prefer the flat backstrap, very nice pistol.

[@XDex91]

I've carried a Beretta 92FS 9mm for service from 2003-2019. I've never touched the Beretta 92G 9mm, but I can say that I wasn't a fan of the 92FS. I shot 'expert' with the Beretta starting my first time handling it, but it always felt cumbersome and slow. Back in... maybe 2012, I picked up a Springfield XD in .45 and a 4" barrel. On my first day at the range, the recoil pattern absolutely shocked me! I was amazed at how the weapon smoothly returned to my aimpoint after every squeeze of the trigger. As one can imagine, it made follow-up shots very quick as I didn't need to fully re-aim my weapon, just a quick adjustment, and I was good to shoot. I read that Beretta has a better reputation than I'm used to hearing, but after carrying a Springfield XD, I can't imagine myself carrying much else (except the compact versions, of course).

[@ajthecat5520]

Nothing beats a 92. And I really like my 84's as well.

[@billquillin1952]

Good evening, Captain!

[@Mike-ik7dl]

Well well well 1911 and the 92 love it shoot what you shoot well be safe and Happy New Year thanks for the videos

[@ashton564]

I love Berettas. I have an LTT combat, and an old 92F. I would love to get a Wilson. I also like how WC gets along well with LTT. They are professionals. Keep up the good work!

[@kenwingo4862]

They work together at times. The Beretta is one example.

[@jamesgray2955]

I always appreciate your input and am gaining an interest in the Bertta 92. I still love my 1911s and use several striker fired handguns, but I've not been 100% happy with striker fired actions no matter the brand. Keep up the great content!

[@breckfreeride]

92fs is great when you replace the trigger and trigger bar and decock only and hammer and hammer spring and and and... Love mine though

[@steveashworth6707]

Great job !.

[@atkinsjoe5754]

I shot with Mass at Wolf’s range in NH. I was shopping my Wilson full size 1911. That was 1999.

[@jameslockhart3102]

Nice thanks for your time You make a nice video

[@bhoward9378]

"A Fist Full of Firearm." I can't wait to see that movie!

[@johnmohanmusic]

0:36 and many other vignettes from many other videos prove that you could switch career paths and do great things as a stand up comedian Mas.

[@dougdrake7663]

Great that you point out changes we need to make as old age creeps up on us. Yes Arthur is requiring us to make changes in our lifestyle daily. Will we some day see accessories for ADA, or enhancements for disabilities who knows.

[@TheGV50]

I have a Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Brig Tact, you get the best of both worlds WC and Beretta!

[@bilbsk.2510]

Awesome videos, Thanks

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgedreisch2662]

“Cellabrente of ballistic diversity”, Love it!

[@sebastianmartellisr.3587]

As a Beretta 92 Fanboy... I fully approve 👍

[@tonybennett638]

👍 Massad ...

[@EKUgrad1]

I like and carry a Girsan Regard MC. Best carry gun I've had.

[@durango8882]

Legend 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Velsbasketcase]

I carry a Sig 365xl but I appreciate your opinion and video.

[@user-wt9il2xl4g]

I love both my Wilson Combat 92G Vertec Centurion and my Langdon Tactical Beretta 92G Elite LTT full size. Both are amazing pistols that I would have no trouble relying on in a pinch if I'm forced to utilize a 9mm platform pistol. Still prefer to carry either a 40S&W, or a 1911 Commander in 45ACP-but that's just me.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Love those berettas❤, thanks