Selecting A Handgun

[wldhrt4evr]

I am a female and own a revolver and nine. Both are awkward and heavy. This video has helped me tremendously. Most gun counters I have perused did in fact do as you said. They attempted to sell me the latest model or coolest color. I am going shopping today for the Right Fit.Thank you.

[brian47374]

@wldhrt4evr You are welcome! It is AWESOME to hear that this video was beneficial to you. We are always glad to hear when we have helped someone out! Merry Christmas!

[diosdadoapias]

@wldhrt4evr

Madame get the biggest caliber which you can handle. It is not because it is small and easy to handle the recoil and you are going to get it. Get a bigger caliber which you can still control the recoil even at rapid fire. If you can handle a .45 caliber why not get it.

[diosdadoapias]

@wldhrt4evr madame it should be the caliber which you can handle its recoil that dictates what handgun you are going to get. Shot placement is easy to say that you can do in real fight that is not true. But if you have a bigger caliber which you can handle its recoil and you can do a good shot placement in real fight then it is best.

[Chin66623]

I think the most important thing for this guy to consider is hearing protection

[WhatEverHD]

I’m ambidextrous I write left handed but my reflex is to pull gun out with my right hand and palm with my left when aiming. 3:28 was the best advice thanks for uploading!

[AdrianCto96]

Sorry .380 not .308! .308 is a rifle caliber.

[AdrianCto96]

.22 is for practice in my opinion you will probably not knock down someone with a .22 shooting him twice but you will with a 9mm or a .38 special or .308.

[ArmySansli]

i wanna buy a .50cal machine gun

[DigitalDNA]

I've not really known much of what you explain in this video. Yesterday after purchasing the 9mm XDm and the XD .45, I paused the video and jumped on checking my grip.

I definitely got the right guns for me. Accuracy didn't lie.

[brian47374]

@DigitalDNA Awesome. Did you shoot it one handed? That's the real test.

[DigitalDNA]

@brian47374 Absolutely! 3-7in spread at 23 yards.

[OrinDac]

I've always agreed with the sentiment of caliber not meaning shite. A .22 will kill you dead just as easily as a .45. Yes maybe when your talking about the gigantic magnums and such, you can talk about stopping power, put accuracy should always be more important.

[pete5668]

when I buy a semi-auto such as a Glock or a Springfield XD, do I have to strip all the factory lube off and re-lube it before I shoot it, or can I just shoot it right out of the box? Which is the best approach to caring for a new gun?

[brian47374]

@pete5668 I am not aware of "factory lube" for polymer guns. Glocks come with some copper looking lube and I would leave that alone unless you are cleaning your gun after shooting it. Honestly, this would be gun specific. I've owned Glocks, XD's, and Sigs never had this issue. I've just pulled them out of the box and shot them. Maybe things have changed over the past several years...

[BigNate84]

Maybe I'll make a How To Buy A Gun In Massachusetts video. Doesn't look like there are a lot of video's that go over the actual process, paper work and state requirements. It can be a real pain in some states.

[vanable123]

$300 where? SW MP ,GLOCK.BARETTA. SD. RUGER NOT IN SOUTH FLORIDA

NOT ON ANY INTERNET I SEEN. OH I SEEN HIGHPOINT AT GUN SHOW FOR 175 OR SO .DIDNT THEY MAKE STOVES. IS HIGHPIONT A GOOD GUN?

[brian47374]

@vanable123 Obviously you misunderstood what I said. If you don't spend AT LEAST $300 on a gun, any gun, then it probably isn't worth a crap. I never said that you will pick up any of the guns I mentioned for that price.

[Greeneyez2475]

@brian47374 I have a S&W sigma .40 I bought for $270. Great gun. With that being said my other gun is a .50 Desert Eagle AE! I love that gun because I can handle it with my size while my other friends always shoot it with fear haha

[jsriley3245]

By the way I plan on getting the .40 S&W models and plane on CCW.

[jsriley3245]

Hey guys looking got get my first handgun. Can anyone pick the top three from these pistols. I'm looking for the most reliable and proven gun. I think I'll go with the glock 23, but would like to hear from people that know.

Glock 23:

Heckler and Koch P30S

Heckler & Koch USP Compact:

SIG-Sauer P226 (Two Tone):

SIG-Sauer P250

Walther P99:

Thanks

[turboMATRIX03]

@jsriley3245 do you plan to carry the glock 23 is the best size and weight

.40 is much snappier than a 9mm or .45 so i think you should shoot 1 first

i usually carry my glock27 and my g22 w/light for home defense

if its just a range gun or home defense then a sig226

i dont like the sigp250

hk mags are very expensive and the guns are over priced

cbp went from 400$ glock17 to 800$ hk p2000

the usp compact mags pinch my pinky finger

the walther p99 trigger is long and hard

[jsriley3245]

@turboMATRIX03 Yeah I plan to carry concealed. I think I'll get the glock 23. I guess that's the best choice for what I need and for my first handgun.

[Hoschi0913]

How to buy a gun? easy ,go to the store ,buy one ,go home or to the range or any other safe area to shoot it (if you want to shoot it)

[Thor42013]

"Stopping power is a myth." = Bullshit.

[kosmosleha]

first 2:15 is bullshit

[brian47374]

@kosmosleha Really? Why do you say that? I mean, if you are going to say what you did, a little more than what you did.

[kosmosleha]

@brian47374 did you understand what you just wrote?  "If you are going to say what you did, a little more than what you did," huh?

[brian47374]

@kosmosleha That should have been, .... say a little more that what you did.

[oObassheadOo]

@brian47374 dont ley that troll bug you

[kirkpendergras]

@JetMechMA , sure the Navy seals use a 9mm. But they can shoot a cunt hair at 100 yards. I ain't that good a shot, so I will use my M&P 45acp. That way if I shoot them & miss their heart or spine. I will at least knock their ass down... Then I will get close enough to put one in their head...hahaha

[TheDriverron]

In my opnion, EVERYONE should start out shooting a .22. Shoot a lot to get used to the noise. Then get a gun that fits you. Start with targets up close and move them back as you get better with your gun. Learn the sight picture. But most of all learn gun safety. Pistols are great fun, so shoot often and have a good time.

[tighmir]

for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

[JetMechMA]

Navy Seals chose the 9mm Sig P226. There's a video on here where the Navy Seal says caliber doesn't matter when he pumps two in your heart and one in your head. Won't make a difference to that enemy combatant. I'm sure in the case of obvious body armor, they reverse the order. ;)

[MrCODkilla7]

@campusgolfchamp in soviet Russia that that joke was good

[cbr6864]

The right choice of round makes all the difference, all you have to do is go hog hunting to see that first hand. I have seen guys pump a full mag of 9mm FMJs in a hog and it was still charging. The .45 will stop them dead in their tracks, you can site ballistic data all you want but what really counts is actually use.

[brian47374]

@cbr6864 Contrary to popular belief a .45 will not knock someone down. You need to read the FBI's Handgun Wounding Factors and Effectiveness Report. It is simple physics. Anything short of a .50 rifle cal does not have the power to knock someone down.

[brian47374]

If your THEORY of a .45 knocking someone down is true, then one should be able to put on a vest and be shot and go down to the ground from the impact alone. First of all, I am not saying that anyone should ever attempt such a thing. But, the impact of the bullet is NO GREATER than the recoil of the gun. And that is the bottom line...

[deadlifter410]

@brian47374 That is very wrong, the bullet has time to accelerate and gains much more impact energy than the gun in the palm of your hand.

[brian47374]

@deadlifter410 Really? The gas under pressure IN the barrel are what propels the bullet. The bullet is the fastest when as it exits the barrel and that is why it is called muzzle velocity and not impact velocity. The bullet begins to slow down once it leaves the barrel. Gravity causes the bullet to slow down and not speed up.

[deadlifter410]

@brian47374 I never said anything about muzzle velocity vs. impact velocity. Of course the bullet slows down once it leaves the barrel but that is due to wind resistance, NOT gravity. Gravity actually causes the bullet to accelerate towards the ground as the velocity vector of the bullet is no longer in the direction of where your gun was pointed but it is on a slight downward angle. Just look up charts on the internet that show the recoil energy of a 12 gauge vs the energy of its projectile.

[cbr6864]

@brian47374 i go hog hunting all the time and have stopped a 200lb+ hog dead in his tracks with a .45 Knock Down power doesnt literally mean to knock someone down . I really couldnt care less what some lab techs say i have seen it first hand many many times. Guys will pump a full mag of 9mm into a charging hog and it still keeps coming.

The .45 is a slow round with a lot of mass you combine that with a hollow point and its over. The wound channel from a .45 is huge.

[brian47374]

@cbr6864 While I respect your opinion, shooting a hog & a human are not the same. A .45 wound track in a human being much of the time isn't much different (if any) from a 9mm. Gelatin isn't the same as the human body which is more resilient than gelatin & a hog. Penetration is what matters & .45s are really no better or even as good at penetrating. Bottom line... NEVER place your survival on ANY handgun round!

[MegaChubbyboy]

Thanks for your statement about the irrelevance of caliber. I have 4 pistols in 9mm and I am sick of hearing that 9mm is weak and ineffective. Trust me, 9mm is very effective. Ask bin Laden.

[SuperSparky809]

im only 16 and a person in a gun store gave me a pistol and uzi...

[andrelemalle]

I owe you an apology. I was ready to react to your all talking video with some wise ass comment. To my thinking what you are saying makes good sense. I am close to 70 years old. I am paying for a life where I was very active and an effective fighter. I ended up with a good number of broken bones and now the thought of going toe to toe with attackers is pretty scary for me. Is your training applicable/adaptable to less physically able folks? I could use a mind set tune up.

[brian47374]

@andrelemalle Thanks for your apology! Most people can use a mindset tune up. Yes, our methods are suitable for most people regardless of shape or size. Even with physical limitations the principles we teach can be applied to your limitations. Just keep in mind that the gun or tool is NOT the solution to your problem. You should avoid anyone who teaches that it is.

[madmum23]

Greetings from the U.K

You don't choose the Gun,the Gun chooses you!! :)) xx

[lesamourai777]

Awesome video. I just subscribed.

[tomasm007]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[TupacsSouljah]

How to buy a handgun:

1. Enter store

2. request handgun

3.pay for handgun

4.leave with handgun

[splinterman9]

Good thing Clint Smith is not watching this..LOL Did he say return policyafter foring a few rounds ? NOT IN MY HOME STATEits the same as returning used underwear..LOL

[brian47374]

@splinterman9 Thats why you need to ask BEFORE buying it and have it in writing. Most dealers won't take returns without sticking it to you because it is now "used". BUT, it's worth asking about.

[splinterman9]

Good thing Clint Smith is not watching this..LOL

[XGCScrappy]

Okay this pisses me off at 2:25 he does not produce evidence it is unloaded after he drew the weapon. It's not a gun it is a weapon or pistol. Sorry I'm such an ass.

Mr. Brian, thank you for uploading this. At the end you barely touch on something that is paramount to employing a weapon, familiarity. We will always degrade to the lowest level of training (I had to clear a jam for a former ranger in a private job). Speak more about he stress factor concerning someone killing you first.

[jeffcoolstuff]

sweet vid

[kkeenn123]

1- Enter store

2- Ask for guns

3- Owner brings Glock

4- Request Nerf Gun.

[ucme2l8ter]

i want a tank pls n a m32

[campusgolfchamp]

In Soviet Russia gun chooses you!!!

[irelandcool1]

how you buy a remington shotgun

[shortizahn]

Why should you fake the background

[alexcerna12]

what if a wanted a missle launcher?

[robis811]

I would play cs 1.6 if i had one of those :)

[TR5T]

I once purchased a Taurus copy of the Berreta P92? the one the military uses. It was a beautiful piece, no problems 15+1 good shooter. I found it was too big for my hand, first time I ever admitted anything like that.

I found Glock, and a few S&Ws suit me just fine. Good control straight out of the box. Bang Bang and I'm on target.

[666789443]

This is a great video! Now I have more knowledge to bring with me to the gun counter. Thank you!

[MadNerf]

actually there is a bullet that is better than the rest any caliber hollow point.

[jln6701]

Thank you. This is very helpful info.

[seancrady]

Very informative and accurate. All first time gun owners should get information like this. Excellent point that consumers should purchase a gun based upon what they need, not what they want; that can't be emphasized enough. More good points from this video:

1- You get what you pay for

2- Shoot before you buy

3- Don't get hung up on caliber

Thanks for posting.

[flabeachcomber]

I fell asleep during the video.

[3U4NC4MPB311]

i like desert eagles but dont know if they fit me. stull baffeled but dont nkow wat to get

[typebhero]

I like this guy. Level-headed...good advice. I'm new to guns but his stuff makes sense. Gonna watch all the vids before I go buy my gun. Then I'm going to test ammo and stock up for when the shit hits the fan.

[ETEKEGO4life1214]

@222adamhilton

actually u can legally own a pistol and rifle at 18 u can buy the ammo for the rifle at 18 but u need to be 21 to buy the ammo the reason is because it is much harder to conceal a rifle walking down the street

[HAYU571018031]

misleading title-

i want to know like where to buy a gun,

age to buy a gun

licence to buy a gun

not how to hold it and use it

[222Adamhilton]

@HAYU571018031 hey man u dont need a licence to own a gun its ur legal right read the constitution ever american has the right to bear arms if you are 18 u can buy a rifle 21 u can own a handgun

[otteribe]

@222Adamhilton Are you living under a rock?

[MrLOKILLO15]

@HAYU571018031 No its not it perfectly says how to buy a handgun not where. It shows you what you need to do to get the perfect handgun for you.

[NovaScotiaNewfie]

@HAYU571018031 If you are in the US likely varies by state so a video would not be able to cover it all. Local police station should be able to provide more info, or a gun dealer, or gun club/shooting range.

[BigBmopars]

@HAYU571018031...... its not hard... its called go to a gun stor and ask

[sainttuber]

@HAYU571018031 Wouldn't you apperciate someone giving you the list of things to do, on a test drive for your next $30K+ car? How about the only one guy on the entire youtube, who walks you through the ever so important list; on buying that thing which defends something worth way more than $30K?

[carnigourousplotting]

@HAYU571018031 Gunshop, 18, Police, Point Shoot.

[MadNerf]

@HAYU571018031 actually he his telling you what to look for in a gun and find and buy one that fits you. not teaching you how to shoot one.

[Terraformer404]

@HAYU571018031 YOu can buy a firearm at a Gun Store or Sporting good's store.

To Buy a Rifle you need to be 18 or older If you would like a pistol its 21 or older.

You will apply for a licence once you have put down money to hold the firearm

[2142Unknown]

@HAYU571018031 If you want to know how to buy a gun, but not how to use it, then your a danger to yourself and everyone around you.

[marksmissingagain]

@HAYU571018031 gun store.18.if you dont have a felony you just go to the gun store pay 4 the gun they run u register the gun and then give you a registered gun no special license required they will hold handguns 4 three 2 5 days rifles you can leave with same day....helpful?

[sniperRobert]

@HAYU571018031 the title is perfect. all of what you said can be found on the internet, but videos like this are very rare

[tandis97]

i wanna buy a AA-12 XD

[MrMikeSam]

Too bad its only available if ur military personel :(

[camarogod93]

@tandis97 HELL YEAAH!

[megasword33]

@tandis97 i dont get it wheres the funny

[tandis97]

@megasword33 its a military only shotgun that cost LOADS OF MONEY.

[megasword33]

@tandis97

lol that doesn't make the fact that you wanna buy one funny

[2142Unknown]

@tandis97 Your retarded.

[tandis97]

@2142Unknown Why Troll?. tell me why. i just said i want to buy one. do you think i srsly could? IM ONLY 15. ffs ppl like you make me sick

[2142Unknown]

@tandis97 Obviously not, considering how you coudent buy any sort of firearm or ammuntion in the first place, considering that your 15 years old, and that its not legal to own.

[eggjj2001]

@tandis97 I Want To Buy A ATOMIC BOMMMMB!!!!!!!! XD

[frederickfrenchjr08]

excellent info

[AndrewMacedonia]

thanks for the video/

-Samba

[KING5TORM1418]

G19 is what Im talking about..Glocks are light and a G19 being it is a 9mm caliber is very good for concealed carry and I heard it is so comfortable (depends on what type of holster u buy) you sometimes forget your even carrying a gun.

[Benntrino]

thanx mate for the info i got myself a glock 19 fits perfectly

[stichamp]

good info! thank you!! XDM 9 m works well for me!!