I guess SimpliSafe is trying to repair their image after some anti gun rhetoric. Glad to see this. I’m heavily invested in a SimpliSafe system and really like it.
@@kengray5793 Someone probably told them that good security systems are layered, with deadly force sitting at the center. Acknowledging that your system has logical limits (i.e. bloodlust of your intruder) beats a dead customer.
A friend got mad at me for smelling his sister's underwear. I don't know if it was because she was still wearing them or because the rest of the family was there, either way it made the funeral very awkward.
I'm buying my first gun (in Norway, different laws, keep that in mind), and I've tried out a few. Since self defense isn't a valid reason in Norway, competition will be the biggest factor for me. I've tried loads of guns, courtesy of my range mates, and ended up trying to choose between a spankin new CZ Shadow 2, and an old and used SVI 2011 .40 with a 9mm conversion. I ended up on the SVI purely based on my irrational and deeply sexual attraction to the 1911 model, as well as how I feel when shooting the gun. I don't shoot better with it, I just feel better. TL/DR: buy the gun that gives you a stiffy.
@Ethan Sanders well in America the right to self preservation isn't a right granted but acknowledged... That's why i said it the way I did. I don't believe a government grants you rights but recognizes them. Our country just happens to recognize what he already has a right to. His country does not.
You said everything I've been saying for years, Sir. Gun owners have been saying "it's not us committing most of these crimes, it's people with stolen guns." They're still our guns. Guns we didn't secure well enough to keep out of the hand of criminals. Well stated, Sir.
Oh ya! Like when a criminal puts a gun or knife to you and says give me your wallet or I will kill you and take it! Will he not just kill you anyways because you can identify him? Or is he just going to let you live when you give him your wallet? Fact #1: After the death penalty was taken off the table it got worse criminals really don't care they aren't going to be but to death for their crime just locked up for life where they don't have to pay for food they don't have to pay for their clothes they don't have to pay for their housing! The death penalty kept the criminals in check fact #2: there have been more shootings and people getting killed by guns ever since death penalty was taken off the table! Because they won't get the death penalty they just get locked up for life! Fact #3: the death penalty kept all that in check!
@@Punisher_MrWick the one counter point I'd say for that is that sometimes there's a chance you got the wrong person and may end up sending an innocent person to death
Before my first handgun purchase my wife and I tried almost every rental gun at our local gun store. We had some we liked and some we didn't. It gave us an idea of what the differences were and what things are more likely to work for us.
@@bigk4026 Our first was a .22 Taurus semi-auto as my wife is convinced she can't shoot a 9mm accurately (I disagree). I have since then purchased (and now carry) a Sig p320 as that was what I liked most.
I'm a prosecutor who recently was talking with a former gang member who is cooperating with police. One of the things I asked him was how the gang acquired guns. The first thing he mentioned was breaking into cars looking for guns. When you have to leave a gun in your car, keep the gun locked in a safe, preferably hidden in a spot that won't be in the first couple of places they look. (That's easier for handguns.) And if you have gun stickers on your car, you're probably just increasing the odds that someone will choose your car to break into.
Civie here. Fixing to purchase a compact high capacity .45 acp. I've narrowed it down to a not so top end R.I.A BBR or a Glock 30s. I never owned a Glock but have shot em. What is this Glock thumb or Glock knuckle , you speak of? Thank you
@@amgnextdoor aaaahhh. My God I'm a moron. Lol.. I'm new to all this. Live in a "free state". Constitutional carry. So I bought some fire arms and have been online. Digging up all the info I can. Just very much like this channel. Half the time I have no clue what these pros are talking about. But I dig it. Cheers buddy and ty 👍
From hundreds of people I'm subscribed to, you are honestly the only one that gets me excited when I see a new video. I'm from a, basicly, no-gun country so besides my general love for firearms I keep thinking to myself "how much that he teaches can be applied to airsoft". I know.. I know.. but it's the closest we can get to "firearms". And all the jokes about airsofters are mostly true: except that I cosplay in my own room (my house doesn't have a basement), and it's my dad that drives me home after airsoft matches and not my mom.
I’m glad to finally have it confirmed from an “expert” on the matter. The fact that training, not the weapon (to a point), makes for effective defense. Thanks
From my research on various channels and the internet, it doesn’t seem to matter what handgun you choose, so long as it has enough capacity for what you feel you need, it is of a good quality, it is reliable enough to depend on, and that YOU feel good with it in your hand.
Just to add my 2 cents, Another consideration for buying a handgun should be: Viability, how easily available are spare and custom parts Just like cars, guns break down and you will eventually need to replace parts. After trying several handguns, I wanted to go for the M&P 2.0 C but in the Philippines, it is a lot easier to find available spare parts (but more often than not, we have to venture to the aftermarket side of things) for the Glock 19 than for the M&P 2.0 C. Add to the factor that we have to pay for guns 3 times there worth, (yes, a plain Glock 19 in the Philippines is worth $1,000), viability depending on where you live is a factor.
I am a long time LE firearms instructor, I have instructed new shooters on 3rd generation DA/Sa Smith & Wesson, 1911 Colt S/A, DA/SA revolvers, and striker-fired pistols such as the Glock and Smith and Wesson. I have found that the Glock and other striker-fired pistols easier for new shooters to learn to shoot and operate. Good information you provide.
@rwsthedemonking I'd happily take a free Glock. I just wouldn't pay for one when I could buy three better pistols for less money that need fewer upgrades to get to the same level. Hey, they're better than High Points and Taurus.
@@roganjoeexotic279 i don't know if this helps but I'm looking at buying a canik tp9sf and their the same dimensions as a glock 17 I believe and I think about 200 cheaper
My first hand gun was a Sig p320, reasons are because it's reliability, and of course the ability to easily switch frames. Though they can be a little pricey, my local gun shop was selling some for 400 and since I go in normally they sold it to me for 370
@@RobertSmith-fd7ke this was probably about 4 years ago so before covid. They were going for 600-700 dollars but the local gunshop had 4 of them for $400 each. It was afger sig won the contract so they sent a few to the local PD but they didnt like them and gave them to the gunshop. I still couldnt afford it because at the time all I had was $370. But I knew the owner of the place and he gave me a discount
@@RobertSmith-fd7ke I know, I couldn't believe it. I still cant to be honest. This is what happens when you get it good with local gunshop owners i guess 😂
@@Badazz069z because Glock fans are like Apple fans and they get salty about anything that's actually better than the overpriced product they purchased 🤷♂️
Kept my firearms locked up till my kids grew up. Honestly I didn't like it much.. but it was the smart and safe thing to do. Now I only lock em up in a stash spot when I leave the house. Cheers y'all. Love this channel!!
I have a Springfield XMD Elite 9mm and I absolutely love it. I also have a glock 20 gen 4 10mm and that thing gives me hella glock knuckle. I have just added a larger backstrap to see if it cuts down on that though but havent tested it yet. Also had a 1911 10mm that was pretty dope. Loved that gun but capacity was low so sold it for buying the glock 20.
@@jacobmatthews it's a great carry gun. I have the 3.8" barrel on mine and it's comfortable, has ambi everything, and just feels so much better stock than my glock. The trigger is great and handles recoil super well. Has fiber sights by default too with a match barrel and match flat face trigger. Holds 20+1 with 2 mags included as well that are a highly polished and smooth metal all around, and a really nice flared magwell. Pretty much, alot of the default things you would spend extra on for a glock to make it a smooth and comfortable gun, is done by default on the xdm elite, and it still comes in around 500 to 600 bucks.
XDm Elite 9mm is a phenomenal gun. Very comfortable in the hands and very smooth trigger. Beautiful sights and easy to use flared mag well. A lot benefits that come STOCK.
Tactically Tactical Tactics i totally agree, i have had my xd for 10 years and never had a problem, thousands of rounds thru it and I carry it everyday.
Plenty of videos that show why XD is garbage. There's a reason no agency, military, or spec ops guys use it. Glocks, M&P, Sig, CZ, FN, yes, but never an XD
I've had 2 XDs in 9mm and have over 10k rounds combined out the pipe and they are the most reliable handguns in my arsenal. Not sure your bias but you are wrong
@@NorthKoreaUncovered we can and we have. You idiots just refuse to acknowledge it because either you don’t actually shoot very much or you don’t want to admit your gun is shitty or both
*4 - What to get instead I fixed your comment. For a second it looked like you thought Glock was good, but anyone that watches daddy garand knows better.
GT: “It doesn’t matter, with the exception of the Springfield XD” Me: “Heh only an IDIOT would buy that piece of garbage” *slides XD case deeper into my closet in shame*
I still don’t understand why he said that without saying why it’s an exception. I’ve shot countless rounds through my XD40 and never had an issue. First gun I ever owned was a colt 45 Goverment issue the safety’s on an XD were very familiar.
*throws blanket over the XDs case still sitting in office* I still keep it around for the novelty of an itty bitty 45. g19 isn't much bigger if I do need something small-ish, and 3x easier to shoot with 3x the capacity
He meant all guns are pretty much the same with the exception of a Springfield XD. XD’s are in a league of their own and I agree. I own a Glock 19 and I still shoot it but my XD9 is now my go to sidearm. Don’t get me wrong. I still love Glocks but in my opinion, it’s like Springfield took the Glock and improved it.
When I was helping out in the local gun store and a new to guns person, or female, or someone not sure what they wanted; I gave and still give the following advice when asked "WHAT SHOULD I BUY??" 1) First look at what is in YOUR. budget. The gun AND ammo needs to fit your financial situation. 2) TRY every gun in YOUR budget to see how it fits YOUR hands. Check pointability, manipulation, trigger reach and pull, controls. 3) IF the store has a rental range, rent the guns you want to check, and the caliber you want to shoot. Make certain YOU can handle BOTH. IF there isn't a rental range, ask about ranges used by people that do a lot of shooting. Go there and talk to people with the type of guns you are looking for. Ask if you could put a few rounds through their gun, to see if it works for you. Most people thought I was kidding them. Then I explained how shooters are usually very willing to help people get into shooting. 4) Like the look, feel, and how the gun you buy shoots. Like or get used to prices of ammo. If you don't do this step before you buy a gun, you will buy something you do not like, and you will not shoot it!!!!! 5) NEVER TELL SOMEONE "YOU NEED, OR YOU WANT" any certain manufacturer's handgun!!!!! I can't tell you how often I hear gun store staff telling people YOU HAVE TO BUY A GLOCK or something similar. I was at PSA in Columbia, SC a few weeks ago when a lady came in to buy a handgun. She knew the answers to several of the questions I always ask, but the guy behind the counter tried for 45 minutes to convince her she did not want what she was looking for. The lady was getting really upset so when the guy behind the counter went to answer the phone, I asked her if I could help her. Me and a female USPSA shooter helped her figure out what exactly she wanted. The guy never came back. Another guy asked working there asked him if he was still helping the lady and he said "HELL NO, she is stupid and doesn't know anything about guns. I told her to buy a Glock 23 and she blew me off. Fuck her." Had the guy bothered to listen to the lady, he would have found out that the Law Enforcement Agency she worked for REQUIRES a manual safety on the officer's handguns. She left the store without purchasing anything. Good for her!!!! The next day she was at the FN PROSHOP and I was there when she came in. 15 minutes later she made a purchase of the FNX 40. She now has a solid handgun that meets the main retirement of her Dept.
In watching this 3years late however I'm glad I saw this. Background on myself I'm a firearms instructor and I like to say people always train more. You're never done training even with my firearms experience I still have a lot to learn for myself I'm actually a pretty good shot always get expert on my requalification HOWEVER recently I got more into the faster more realistic training since I'm getting more exposed to the more tactical guys around my job they've taught me so much and some of the senior instructors always say it "you need to become better of a shooter each time" so basically what in saying is always keep improving and I love this video thank you Garandthumb because some people need to hear they're not done training yet
Good advice! While you can make any modern handgun work, some guns do remain easier to control and service. For very different reasons, I really like CZ's and Glocks. There are other fantastic gun manufacturers. Before going to the range, watch some RUclipss on the basics of pistol basics and safety then, if you can, go the range and try different pistols. A good RUclips search is on pistol modifications. Some people want a great working pistol with no modifications right out of the box needed. That's becoming easier as competition increases. Having the available modifications comes with pistol popularity. There's usually a number of reasons that certain pistols and manufacturers are popular. You will need to practice. Join a forum or two for gun manufacturers you're interested in. People there are typically very happy to help with any questions.
I just bought my first handgun about a week ago and I’ve done research on what I want in a gun and went to the range to shoot some guns for the first time. I settled for a Springfield XD9 and I can’t wait to do some training! 🤙🏼
@@herpderpinson6117 Daddy thumb has some of the best content out there, but honestly that hate towards the XD's is BS. I have fired thousands of rounds through my XDm 45 and have yet to have a single malfunction and I never had to adjust the sights from the moment i took it out of the box (2013) till today.. Cant say the same for my FN509T (which is supposed to be WAY higher quality and was literally 2X the price). Same goes for half a dozen people I know with XDs and XDms. I understand these things orginate from a crappy un-American gun, and Springfield has made some dumb political decisions, but the guns they've produced for the last few years are totally fine. Especially for the price. I really think Garand Thumb needs to do a legitimate review a torture test on an XDm. If he's truly reasonable, I think his outlook on them would change.
I have a dog and it comes at an extra cost of noise complaints, smell, litter and inability to leave it alone even for 10 minutes. So, a sensor has an upper hand here... Dogs are cute tho!
@@lordodanobunaga9815 .... Even most big dogs wont do jack shit unless it is professionally trained. A dogs best asset in preventing a burglary\invasion is the barking. Barking draws attention and that is the last thing that a burglar wants.
@@MangoJam420 and a dog still works when the power is out, or if a storm shorts out your sensors and you have to have security tech out to reset your sensors. Lol
First handgun for me was a Berreta PX4 9mm. Then I felt like a cowboy and got a police trade in S&W Model 10 .38 spl. Now I needed a striker fired to try so I got a SAR 9. There are plenty of non-Glock options that are perfectly usable. Like Mike says all the time TRAINING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT.
This has been a concern of mine since the first Bourne movie when he's in the cafe telling the girl the most likely place to look for a gun is the pickup truck in the parking lot. Never make your vehicle a target.
I’m not gonna argue what handgun is best. I will just say what I enjoy. My beretta m9 fits me well, is comfortable for me to shoot, looks nice (most important) and I thoroughly enjoy shooting it.
Please tell us why you exclude XD"s. I carry an XDM 3.8 9mm for work. I value your your opinion and would like to know why that may not be a good choice for duty. thanks
Look up some of Aaron Cowan's (Sage Dynamics) data he's collected over the years. By far, the one pistol to fail almost all the time when ran in his classes is the XD line, some of them catastrophic. There's other data collected across the interwebs that support the same conclusion. If GT answers I would bet money he would point you in that direction, as well as others also, I'm sure.
Same here, I have an XD 40 sub com and a 9mm Mod. 2 and I’ve never had any issues with them. Then again, I probably don’t run them hard enough to where they would fail.
I got a smith and wesson m&p 2.0 4.5 inch barrel. It's sooo nice but alot of the big channels don't review it as much. It's sad because it's a great gun. Perfect for those that have small hands.
Same here. Bought an M&P 40 in like 2011 when you couldnt find 9mm anywhere (somethings dont change I guess). I have a hogue grip on it, Trijicon sights, Apex trigger (this is pre 2.0) and I love the thing. 357 Sig and threaded 9mm barrel jic ammo selection goes to pot. Very accurate and reliable handgun-made in USA.
Own Springfield XD, and must say is just as reliable as any other of the ones I own. If you maintain your guns properly, no matter the brand, they should perform as good and accurate as possible.
I thought you were great when i was watching your gun and gear and training vids....the fact that you geek out a bit on tech - outside of the gun world - awesome
I tested out about a dozen different 9mm pistols at the gun range and ended up getting the CZ Shadow 2. It fits perfectly on my hands and I love the trigger on it. Don't really like glocks because they feel sorta unbalanced and top heavy. My other handgun is a .22 Ruger 22/45 tactical.
That whole putting cameras around idea worked. I put them in all the bathrooms and a bunch of guys brought me tons of cool guns and armor! Now I feel super safe :D
Lee Holmes I wouldn’t mind switching duty pistols. Trying to decide between a Glock or a Sig. I also want a 1911 for a fun at the range gun. I love shooting 1911’s
Mine is 16 or so years old... Duty for a power plant security for 10 years before I got it. I've probably put better than 5k rounds through it, and I'm just toying with the idea of replacing the barrel. Rarely ever had a malfunction. Clean it every 500 rounds and it'll run great.
I bought 4 things on Big Daddy unlimited today. Saved well over $200. I don't know why I didn't do it earlier this is my 3rd day 1st month subscription for freaking 99 cents I paid 99 cents to save over $200 amazing
@ Garand Thumb. I’ve recently been watching your videos and have come to respect your opinion. I’m close to pulling the trigger on buying a XD9. Just wondered if you meant you wouldn’t recommend or you would. I’m sure you have had some experience with them. Thanks for all the education and laughs.
Garand Thumb, First of all, thank you for your service. Now let me thank you for advising folk not to put stickers all over their automobiles which pretty much scream, "Attention, criminals! I have guns! If you want guns, by all means, follow me home and then steal mine in the manner most convenient for you!" I have been giving people that same advice for years. A lot of folk just don't understand that the criminal element has all the time in the world to sit around and observe things. They're constantly looking for opportunities and sizing up potential victims. Putting gun stickers on your vehicles is a guaranteed way to get the criminals' attention. So again, thanks for helping to get the word out!
simplisafe.com/garandthumb
I guess SimpliSafe is trying to repair their image after some anti gun rhetoric. Glad to see this. I’m heavily invested in a SimpliSafe system and really like it.
Ken Gray I remember they had some anti-gun talk, but I’ve been seeing more outreach to pro gun creators
How do I buy with Mr. Flannel, Dr. Demolition, and do it with dickhead all at once?
Yeah, I'm glad they are correcting their stance on 2A. Everyone makes mistakes.
@@kengray5793
Someone probably told them that good security systems are layered, with deadly force sitting at the center.
Acknowledging that your system has logical limits (i.e. bloodlust of your intruder) beats a dead customer.
Keep your gun secure, lock your kids in a safe.
Willis Peacock top kek
Lol😁😂🤣
I had a genuine giggle. I am pleased with these comment words.
Ewwwwww kids are gross
I came home early the other day and found all my guns running around the neighborhood.
A friend got mad at me for smelling his sister's underwear. I don't know if it was because she was still wearing them or because the rest of the family was there, either way it made the funeral very awkward.
whata rollercoaster
The hero we deserve.
you could have broken the tension by explaining that you're gay
This was a slow motion trainwreck
Been there
I'm buying my first gun (in Norway, different laws, keep that in mind), and I've tried out a few. Since self defense isn't a valid reason in Norway, competition will be the biggest factor for me.
I've tried loads of guns, courtesy of my range mates, and ended up trying to choose between a spankin new CZ Shadow 2, and an old and used SVI 2011 .40 with a 9mm conversion.
I ended up on the SVI purely based on my irrational and deeply sexual attraction to the 1911 model, as well as how I feel when shooting the gun. I don't shoot better with it, I just feel better.
TL/DR: buy the gun that gives you a stiffy.
Addendum: Still waiting for my approval, 6 weeks waiting where I live.
@@Jan_Nicolaisen move to America. Get the rights you deserve and are born with. We could use more people here who appreciate those rights.
@@Jan_Nicolaisen 6 weeks sounds quick, in my country it's 8 months on average to get an approval
@Ethan Sanders well in America the right to self preservation isn't a right granted but acknowledged... That's why i said it the way I did. I don't believe a government grants you rights but recognizes them. Our country just happens to recognize what he already has a right to. His country does not.
Based
You said everything I've been saying for years, Sir. Gun owners have been saying "it's not us committing most of these crimes, it's people with stolen guns." They're still our guns. Guns we didn't secure well enough to keep out of the hand of criminals.
Well stated, Sir.
Or the government sold them to those criminals.
Someone replied to you, but its not here. Curious.
Lock your criminals in a safe
Oh ya! Like when a criminal puts a gun or knife to you and says give me your wallet or I will kill you and take it! Will he not just kill you anyways because you can identify him? Or is he just going to let you live when you give him your wallet?
Fact #1: After the death penalty was taken off the table it got worse criminals really don't care they aren't going to be but to death for their crime just locked up for life where they don't have to pay for food they don't have to pay for their clothes they don't have to pay for their housing! The death penalty kept the criminals in check
fact #2: there have been more shootings and people getting killed by guns ever since death penalty was taken off the table! Because they won't get the death penalty they just get locked up for life!
Fact #3: the death penalty kept all that in check!
@@Punisher_MrWick the one counter point I'd say for that is that sometimes there's a chance you got the wrong person and may end up sending an innocent person to death
Before my first handgun purchase my wife and I tried almost every rental gun at our local gun store. We had some we liked and some we didn't. It gave us an idea of what the differences were and what things are more likely to work for us.
What did you buy lol
@@bigk4026 Our first was a .22 Taurus semi-auto as my wife is convinced she can't shoot a 9mm accurately (I disagree). I have since then purchased (and now carry) a Sig p320 as that was what I liked most.
I just saw your dog on Insta and now this? WHAT A GREAT DAY
if you've ever got home and find out that you "sbr" and your dog is missing go ahead and hit that subscribe button.
Hi frank
@@alanjiang9057 FBI OPEN UP
@@tylerthegrimm hi Ser Twonkling the onyon rehng knight
I see a wedding ring on Daddy's finger, but he never asked me for my size
CaucasianWithBeer - you lot are creepy. I’m out.
@@sqwk2559 same
@@sqwk2559 someone is jelly, daddy garand still loves his thots
@@sqwk2559 don't play hard to get with us ;)
@@Excalibur01 gt is an officer he only dates divorcees
Got a New Gun for Easter...didn't fit my hand at first.. but after several minutes when the Chocolate melted to my hand it was Bitching.
Custom Chocolate Salient Tactics Melt-Works LLC.
They will melt your gun like a chocolate bar for only $699.
There's a 4.5 month waitlist.
I'm a prosecutor who recently was talking with a former gang member who is cooperating with police. One of the things I asked him was how the gang acquired guns. The first thing he mentioned was breaking into cars looking for guns. When you have to leave a gun in your car, keep the gun locked in a safe, preferably hidden in a spot that won't be in the first couple of places they look. (That's easier for handguns.) And if you have gun stickers on your car, you're probably just increasing the odds that someone will choose your car to break into.
The gun sticker literally advertises what's possibly in there 😂 That's crazy
Garand thumb is now Glock thumb
Glock Knuckles
Civie here. Fixing to purchase a compact high capacity .45 acp. I've narrowed it down to a not so top end R.I.A BBR or a Glock 30s. I never owned a Glock but have shot em. What is this Glock thumb or Glock knuckle , you speak of? Thank you
@@rawfotra926 I'm pretty sure they were just making a joke about the channel name
@@amgnextdoor aaaahhh. My God I'm a moron. Lol.. I'm new to all this. Live in a "free state". Constitutional carry. So I bought some fire arms and have been online. Digging up all the info I can. Just very much like this channel. Half the time I have no clue what these pros are talking about. But I dig it. Cheers buddy and ty 👍
@@rawfotra926 good on you to get educated and express your rights brother 💪
Dads back from the 7-11 boys
I was starting to wonder!
Took him a long time to get that pack of cigarettes..
My ice cream sandwich is melted... thanks DAD!
I watched him chug a beer while pulling a drag on a cigarette... He should be in the circus !!!
He brought us back a dog so worth
3 years ago. Broke up with my smoking hot gfriend. Went into a gun store and bought a Sig Legion 226 and 229. Yup. Handguns can mend a broken heart.
*guns can mend a broken heart
Well played, sir. Well played....
My. Air soft version rocks
If you saw her. You would understand why it took $2200. To help me get over her lol
Hot & crazy?
I feel like you’re mocking me
I literally just got back home after buying a handgun I absolutely didn’t need and just saw this on my subscriptions
Same man same
>checks Gunbroker
"lmao how many did I buy today?"
From hundreds of people I'm subscribed to, you are honestly the only one that gets me excited when I see a new video.
I'm from a, basicly, no-gun country so besides my general love for firearms I keep thinking to myself "how much that he teaches can be applied to airsoft".
I know.. I know.. but it's the closest we can get to "firearms".
And all the jokes about airsofters are mostly true: except that I cosplay in my own room (my house doesn't have a basement), and it's my dad that drives me home after airsoft matches and not my mom.
Lol
I’m glad to finally have it confirmed from an “expert” on the matter. The fact that training, not the weapon (to a point), makes for effective defense. Thanks
If I buy plaid will I shoot better🤔
Yes plaid adds +10 accuracy
@@yungblac8336 well in that case. I'm going to the store. ✌
Duh
Plaid underwear adds +10 stability to shooting while on the go.
Woodlands add +10 sneak
...but I need more Molon Labe, Punisher and 3% stickers to achieve my final form. Life goals...
Great points 🤙
axWoundsurprise I’m so 3p that I hand engraved ‘moldy labia’ On all my guns. Come n take itttt
Bit late in the day to be taking a poop but I guess I can make it work for Daddy Garand
It's never too late to poop
Been holding it all day
Im forcing myself to poop to watch this
Wait, I'm halfway though this video and I didn't know I was supposed to be pooping. Should I go to the bathroom and restart the video??😂😂
Brian B. Yes, it’s mandatory.
“Heavy is good, Heavy is reliable. If it does not work you can always hit him with it.” - Boris the Blade
Everybody loves a little Snatch. Who took the jam out of your donut? Tommy
Such a great movie.
Why do they call him the bullet-dodger?
That is an amazing line
such a good movie
From my research on various channels and the internet, it doesn’t seem to matter what handgun you choose, so long as it has enough capacity for what you feel you need, it is of a good quality, it is reliable enough to depend on, and that YOU feel good with it in your hand.
Thanks for including us attack helicopters
Dads woke
I’m wearing a t shirt right now that says “during times of civil unrest, I self-identify as a roof Korean” so, there’s that
Bob Smith yeah I just googled something about roof Korean shirts and found this one. I’ve been told I’m not allowed to wear it out of the house😂
Airmobile rotorcraft gun platforms of the world unite!
@@tetanusdeliverysystems66 Yep, Lauren Southern reference.
Props to gunmag for getting the CA orders expedited. Thank you for helping us in our small window of freedom
Small window indeed.
Just to add my 2 cents,
Another consideration for buying a handgun should be: Viability, how easily available are spare and custom parts
Just like cars, guns break down and you will eventually need to replace parts. After trying several handguns, I wanted to go for the M&P 2.0 C but in the Philippines, it is a lot easier to find available spare parts (but more often than not, we have to venture to the aftermarket side of things) for the Glock 19 than for the M&P 2.0 C. Add to the factor that we have to pay for guns 3 times there worth, (yes, a plain Glock 19 in the Philippines is worth $1,000), viability depending on where you live is a factor.
I am a long time LE firearms instructor, I have instructed new shooters on 3rd generation DA/Sa Smith & Wesson, 1911 Colt S/A, DA/SA revolvers, and striker-fired pistols such as the Glock and Smith and Wesson. I have found that the Glock and other striker-fired pistols easier for new shooters to learn to shoot and operate. Good information you provide.
Dad, do you realize how long I’ve been holding this shit in. Plumbing was literally just about to 💥💥💥
"Everybody doesn't have to have a Glock"
*REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*
How dare you?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!
@rwsthedemonking I'd happily take a free Glock. I just wouldn't pay for one when I could buy three better pistols for less money that need fewer upgrades to get to the same level. Hey, they're better than High Points and Taurus.
@@lexwaldez what are 3 better pistols you can buy cheaper than a glock?
@@roganjoeexotic279 i don't know if this helps but I'm looking at buying a canik tp9sf and their the same dimensions as a glock 17 I believe and I think about 200 cheaper
That c96 is about perfect for 21st century fighting
Imagine the look on the other guys face when you whip out the Broom Handle
My first hand gun was a Sig p320, reasons are because it's reliability, and of course the ability to easily switch frames. Though they can be a little pricey, my local gun shop was selling some for 400 and since I go in normally they sold it to me for 370
Wow that seems unbelievable, now fn 509's go for 600-800 and sig p320 go for 700-900 that I've seen anyway
what the hell, you were getting sigs for $400? that's a steal nowadays, is it because of the pandemic ?
@@RobertSmith-fd7ke this was probably about 4 years ago so before covid. They were going for 600-700 dollars but the local gunshop had 4 of them for $400 each. It was afger sig won the contract so they sent a few to the local PD but they didnt like them and gave them to the gunshop. I still couldnt afford it because at the time all I had was $370. But I knew the owner of the place and he gave me a discount
@@someguywithachannel7590 bro $370 for a 320 is INSANE, they're like above 700 rn
@@RobertSmith-fd7ke I know, I couldn't believe it. I still cant to be honest. This is what happens when you get it good with local gunshop owners i guess 😂
Springfield xdm video. I demand it.
I know a few people that have them. Why are they hated so much?
@@Badazz069z because Glock fans are like Apple fans and they get salty about anything that's actually better than the overpriced product they purchased 🤷♂️
@@machineunit I dont have a glock but I still know that springfield is garbage.
Springfield is shit
&machineunit someone wasted their money? 😂😂
I never really thought about how close these videos were to safety briefs until Mike became an Officer.
InDEED!
*piggybacking off what the CO said intensifies*
@@echodelta2172 "Just a Caveat"
Watch it, he might start doing PowerPoints...
Congrats on getting engaged...especially if that’s what you call a beard.
Lmao!!!
It's all legal now
@@loverdeadly6128 but did he?
DAD!!!!
I WAS SO WORRIED YOU WERE GONE TO THE STORE AGAIN!!!!!
Kept my firearms locked up till my kids grew up. Honestly I didn't like it much.. but it was the smart and safe thing to do. Now I only lock em up in a stash spot when I leave the house. Cheers y'all. Love this channel!!
I love how humble he is saying he’s prepared for worst case scenario but if someone wants to break in they’re gonna get in. No bs I like this guy
When your real dad calls but you ignore it for a GT video. 😋
teamCClemon Garand Thumb is your real dad
You have forgotten the face of your father.
@@charlieripley4059 not as a officer GT isn't.
Yes he is your father ahead of Jesus himself, Garland Thumb is the Messiah
@@charlieripley4059 I'll go to GT's commander calls but that doesn't mean I'll listen to him.
I have a Springfield XMD Elite 9mm and I absolutely love it. I also have a glock 20 gen 4 10mm and that thing gives me hella glock knuckle. I have just added a larger backstrap to see if it cuts down on that though but havent tested it yet. Also had a 1911 10mm that was pretty dope. Loved that gun but capacity was low so sold it for buying the glock 20.
Is the xdm elite a good carry gun? I'm heavily considering that or a hellcat for my carry gun
@@jacobmatthews it's a great carry gun. I have the 3.8" barrel on mine and it's comfortable, has ambi everything, and just feels so much better stock than my glock. The trigger is great and handles recoil super well. Has fiber sights by default too with a match barrel and match flat face trigger. Holds 20+1 with 2 mags included as well that are a highly polished and smooth metal all around, and a really nice flared magwell. Pretty much, alot of the default things you would spend extra on for a glock to make it a smooth and comfortable gun, is done by default on the xdm elite, and it still comes in around 500 to 600 bucks.
It is a nice gun, 4000 rounds no issues.
I also love my 10mm xdm very nice to shoot and has honestly been flawless for years now
XDm Elite 9mm is a phenomenal gun. Very comfortable in the hands and very smooth trigger. Beautiful sights and easy to use flared mag well. A lot benefits that come STOCK.
Can you make a video reviewing the Springfield XD since it was excluded from the list of good modern day handguns?
Tactically Tactical Tactics i totally agree, i have had my xd for 10 years and never had a problem, thousands of rounds thru it and I carry it everyday.
I was just thinking this too!
I’m lowkey butthurt, I love my xdm .40
I love my XD mod II .45. Shoots like a champ and is really easy to control as a sub-compact
Plenty of videos that show why XD is garbage. There's a reason no agency, military, or spec ops guys use it. Glocks, M&P, Sig, CZ, FN, yes, but never an XD
I've had 2 XDs in 9mm and have over 10k rounds combined out the pipe and they are the most reliable handguns in my arsenal. Not sure your bias but you are wrong
People shit on XD's because it's the cool thing to do on the internet. Not one of them can cite a single source as to why it's actually bad.
@@NorthKoreaUncovered we can and we have. You idiots just refuse to acknowledge it because either you don’t actually shoot very much or you don’t want to admit your gun is shitty or both
I value your opinion; what are your issues with Springfield XD pistols?
M&P 2.0 sub compact and full size all day !!
I have the 45 and 9mm Both full size...love them
XD 2.0 are great guns
I love my 2.0 full size, probably going to buy another in the long slide version
4 things to know:
1 - What caliber Glock?
2 - What size Glock?
3 - What holster?
4 - Where to practice/train?
*4 - What to get instead
I fixed your comment. For a second it looked like you thought Glock was good, but anyone that watches daddy garand knows better.
GT: “It doesn’t matter, with the exception of the Springfield XD”
Me: “Heh only an IDIOT would buy that piece of garbage”
*slides XD case deeper into my closet in shame*
Why?...just let it all out about Springfield XD
I still don’t understand why he said that without saying why it’s an exception. I’ve shot countless rounds through my XD40 and never had an issue. First gun I ever owned was a colt 45 Goverment issue the safety’s on an XD were very familiar.
"It doesn't matter"
**Buys a Taurus**
*throws blanket over the XDs case still sitting in office*
I still keep it around for the novelty of an itty bitty 45. g19 isn't much bigger if I do need something small-ish, and 3x easier to shoot with 3x the capacity
He meant all guns are pretty much the same with the exception of a Springfield XD. XD’s are in a league of their own and I agree. I own a Glock 19 and I still shoot it but my XD9 is now my go to sidearm. Don’t get me wrong. I still love Glocks but in my opinion, it’s like Springfield took the Glock and improved it.
When I was helping out in the local gun store and a new to guns person, or female, or someone not sure what they wanted; I gave and still give the following advice when asked "WHAT SHOULD I BUY??"
1) First look at what is in YOUR.
budget. The gun AND ammo needs to fit your financial situation.
2) TRY every gun in YOUR budget to see how it fits YOUR hands. Check pointability, manipulation, trigger reach and pull, controls.
3) IF the store has a rental range, rent the guns you want to check, and the caliber you want to shoot. Make certain YOU can handle BOTH. IF there isn't a rental range, ask about ranges used by people that do a lot of shooting. Go there and talk to people with the type of guns you are looking for. Ask if you could put a few rounds through their gun, to see if it works for you. Most people thought I was kidding them. Then I explained how shooters are usually very willing to help people get into shooting.
4) Like the look, feel, and how the gun you buy shoots. Like or get used to prices of ammo. If you don't do this step before you buy a gun, you will buy something you do not like, and you will not shoot it!!!!!
5) NEVER TELL SOMEONE "YOU NEED, OR YOU WANT" any certain manufacturer's handgun!!!!! I can't tell you how often I hear gun store staff telling people YOU HAVE TO BUY A GLOCK or something similar.
I was at PSA in Columbia, SC a few weeks ago when a lady came in to buy a handgun. She knew the answers to several of the questions I always ask, but the guy behind the counter tried for 45 minutes to convince her she did not want what she was looking for. The lady was getting really upset so when the guy behind the counter went to answer the phone, I asked her if I could help her. Me and a female USPSA shooter helped her figure out what exactly she wanted. The guy never came back. Another guy asked working there asked him if he was still helping the lady and he said "HELL NO, she is stupid and doesn't know anything about guns. I told her to buy a Glock 23 and she blew me off. Fuck her."
Had the guy bothered to listen to the lady, he would have found out that the Law Enforcement Agency she worked for REQUIRES a manual safety on the officer's handguns. She left the store without purchasing anything. Good for her!!!! The next day she was at the FN PROSHOP and I was there when she came in. 15 minutes later she made a purchase of the FNX 40. She now has a solid handgun that meets the main retirement of her Dept.
In watching this 3years late however I'm glad I saw this. Background on myself I'm a firearms instructor and I like to say people always train more. You're never done training even with my firearms experience I still have a lot to learn for myself I'm actually a pretty good shot always get expert on my requalification HOWEVER recently I got more into the faster more realistic training since I'm getting more exposed to the more tactical guys around my job they've taught me so much and some of the senior instructors always say it "you need to become better of a shooter each time" so basically what in saying is always keep improving and I love this video thank you Garandthumb because some people need to hear they're not done training yet
Good advice! While you can make any modern handgun work, some guns do remain easier to control and service. For very different reasons, I really like CZ's and Glocks. There are other fantastic gun manufacturers. Before going to the range, watch some RUclipss on the basics of pistol basics and safety then, if you can, go the range and try different pistols. A good RUclips search is on pistol modifications. Some people want a great working pistol with no modifications right out of the box needed. That's becoming easier as competition increases. Having the available modifications comes with pistol popularity. There's usually a number of reasons that certain pistols and manufacturers are popular. You will need to practice. Join a forum or two for gun manufacturers you're interested in. People there are typically very happy to help with any questions.
3:10 That's a sweet Glcok 45. First time seeing this pistol, but looks really familiar... hmm...
It's an upgraded version of the G19X, which is a G19 with a 17 grip length. Gotta love the black, black firearms are the best.
I heard you got engaged I’m so happy for you flannel daddy
Too bad I have to scrap my 437 page BDSM fan fiction now
437 pages u say ? I need this for.... research
50 shades of flannel
@@em23 😂👍
christopher dean you can send it to me for.... disposal.
There's always hope he and his husband are swingers. Don't stop dreaming, big guy.
I just bought my first handgun about a week ago and I’ve done research on what I want in a gun and went to the range to shoot some guns for the first time. I settled for a Springfield XD9 and I can’t wait to do some training! 🤙🏼
looks like someone didn’t actually watch the video
@@herpderpinson6117 Daddy thumb has some of the best content out there, but honestly that hate towards the XD's is BS. I have fired thousands of rounds through my XDm 45 and have yet to have a single malfunction and I never had to adjust the sights from the moment i took it out of the box (2013) till today.. Cant say the same for my FN509T (which is supposed to be WAY higher quality and was literally 2X the price). Same goes for half a dozen people I know with XDs and XDms. I understand these things orginate from a crappy un-American gun, and Springfield has made some dumb political decisions, but the guns they've produced for the last few years are totally fine. Especially for the price. I really think Garand Thumb needs to do a legitimate review a torture test on an XDm. If he's truly reasonable, I think his outlook on them would change.
I don't hate Glocks, but the brass kept coming back into me and I wasn't a big fan of the trigger. However, I had a M&P 2.0 and i loved it.
Review for the Springfield XD when?
Dog. A dog is still the best security system ever made. Automatic sensors built right in at no extra cost.
I have a dog and it comes at an extra cost of noise complaints, smell, litter and inability to leave it alone even for 10 minutes. So, a sensor has an upper hand here... Dogs are cute tho!
Unless you have a Jack Russel. He ain't doing Jack but watching the robbery occur, lol.
@@lordodanobunaga9815 .... Even most big dogs wont do jack shit unless it is professionally trained. A dogs best asset in preventing a burglary\invasion is the barking. Barking draws attention and that is the last thing that a burglar wants.
And guineas, turkeys, ostriches...
@@MangoJam420 and a dog still works when the power is out, or if a storm shorts out your sensors and you have to have security tech out to reset your sensors. Lol
Yea if I use a Luger as my carry gun everyone will assume I’m some sort of Nazi
I carry a luger..chicks dig it.
Only if you have a mp40 clone too
If you are lighter than an MRE pack they will call you one anyway. Might as well fuck with them a little bit.
@@WratchetDeth10mm DUDE!?! What in the FLYING FUCK?!?
@@goofyleo3869 - He is either Alt-Right or Fake-Right.
First handgun for me was a Berreta PX4 9mm. Then I felt like a cowboy and got a police trade in S&W Model 10 .38 spl. Now I needed a striker fired to try so I got a SAR 9. There are plenty of non-Glock options that are perfectly usable. Like Mike says all the time TRAINING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT.
I was thinking of getting either a glock 17 with U shaped iron sights, a Berreta 92 or a Sig m19
Thank you - been following you for a minute and trying to my first handgun in CA, so, naturally came across your video. Appreciate it.
Never thought about stickers on my truck. Actually got me thinking about it. Gunna take a blade to all my firearm stickers. Thanks for the good info.
This has been a concern of mine since the first Bourne movie when he's in the cafe telling the girl the most likely place to look for a gun is the pickup truck in the parking lot. Never make your vehicle a target.
my friend said having those stickers puts a big "STEAL HERE" sign on your car hahaha
I finally persuaded my dad to get a handgun. Thank you for the video, came just the right time!
I carry an XD40 an haven't had any malfunctions with it however, A seed of doubt was planted 🤔
Trade it in like a Gremlin and buy a Glock. You'll sleep better and get yourself a reserve seat in heaven.😇
Honestly I love this episode, the change of pace is good
Hickock45 is the grandpa I never had, AlphaM is the dad I never had, but Garand is the daddy I never had 😍
Hi-point is an officers first choice in quality firearms.
Robs Koi Pond XDM is the second choice apparently. (It’s actually my current duty pistol) looking for a replacement
a supply officer for sure
At least they're drop safe and don't self-destruct their strikers, unlike Sig fucking Sauer.
Palindromemordnilap no they just break if you drop one, also sig fixed that issue years ago. I take it you own a crap point
Im one of those weirdos that the Glock fits like a glove. Love my Gen 3 19.
Longshot762x51 ALIEN
I thought i was the only one😂
All 4 of you need halp
K Bob we need all the halps.
Guess ima weirdo too. Gen3 Glock19 here too. Fingers fits perfectly in the grooves. Tried a friend Springfield xD. Didn’t feel right.
I’m not gonna argue what handgun is best. I will just say what I enjoy. My beretta m9 fits me well, is comfortable for me to shoot, looks nice (most important) and I thoroughly enjoy shooting it.
This is one of the most informative vids on home security and firearms. Everyone should watch it and pay attention.
Please tell us why you exclude XD"s. I carry an XDM 3.8 9mm for work. I value your your opinion and would like to know why that may not be a good choice for duty. thanks
Babaloo7 I’m curious as well. I have a full size .40 cal for my service pistol.
Look up some of Aaron Cowan's (Sage Dynamics) data he's collected over the years. By far, the one pistol to fail almost all the time when ran in his classes is the XD line, some of them catastrophic. There's other data collected across the interwebs that support the same conclusion. If GT answers I would bet money he would point you in that direction, as well as others also, I'm sure.
m.ruclips.net/video/o8sWb0wKPW8/видео.html
Same here, I have an XD 40 sub com and a 9mm Mod. 2 and I’ve never had any issues with them. Then again, I probably don’t run them hard enough to where they would fail.
Babaloo7 because they donate exclusively to anti gun politicians, fuck Springfield.
Love when he drags a point out and gets all quiet then I turn up volume then he starts a new sentence and it blows out my ear drums. #thanksdad
just wondering why you don't like Springfield ? Cant find any videos from you.
It doesn't matter. They aren't Glocks. That's all. Good night 😴
Springfield XD: the McRib of handguns ruclips.net/video/PShoOEUjlGg/видео.html
Coolest, Smoothest, most laid back guy ever.
I got a smith and wesson m&p 2.0 4.5 inch barrel. It's sooo nice but alot of the big channels don't review it as much. It's sad because it's a great gun. Perfect for those that have small hands.
Same here. Bought an M&P 40 in like 2011 when you couldnt find 9mm anywhere (somethings dont change I guess). I have a hogue grip on it, Trijicon sights, Apex trigger (this is pre 2.0) and I love the thing. 357 Sig and threaded 9mm barrel jic ammo selection goes to pot. Very accurate and reliable handgun-made in USA.
You said you were just going out for 15 minutes for ice cream!!! 😭😭
Keep the good stuff coming, Mike!! Love what you do...
The name is "daddy' Now drop down and give me 50!
Own Springfield XD, and must say is just as reliable as any other of the ones I own. If you maintain your guns properly, no matter the brand, they should perform as good and accurate as possible.
I love mine
It’s still statistically worse than other guns at the same price point, just because yours is good doesn’t mean anything
copium
@Cody Schwarz what statistics are you referring too? Could you provide links to examples?
@@trentpeterson3702 no I’m not Google, do your own research. Aaron Cowan or John Correia would be a place to start.
I have a 10mm EAA Witness for CC. It works great and is plenty accurate. I like the way it looks, operates and is really fun to shoot.
I spent almost $100 on a nice belt and holster. Well worth it. I've been using a rigger belt and it works great!
I thought you were great when i was watching your gun and gear and training vids....the fact that you geek out a bit on tech - outside of the gun world - awesome
CZ SP-01 or if you’re into polymer then the P10c or P-07. Simple as that.
CZ75 daddy, you know it's sweet loving 💖
"wanna get some awesome flannels check out vertex" vertex : yeah we got 2 colors
We haven't ghosted a trigger in so long, Daddy. Are you ghosting with someone else too??? I can't even right now...
I tested out about a dozen different 9mm pistols at the gun range and ended up getting the CZ Shadow 2. It fits perfectly on my hands and I love the trigger on it.
Don't really like glocks because they feel sorta unbalanced and top heavy.
My other handgun is a .22 Ruger 22/45 tactical.
Dad. I can't keep holding it in until 2 in the afternoon. Tell mom to let you post lol
That whole putting cameras around idea worked. I put them in all the bathrooms and a bunch of guys brought me tons of cool guns and armor! Now I feel super safe :D
What’s wrong with the Springfield XD?
A 200 dollar import roll marked SA, political reasons, and they dont hold up with extended use among other things
Lee Holmes I wouldn’t mind switching duty pistols. Trying to decide between a Glock or a Sig. I also want a 1911 for a fun at the range gun. I love shooting 1911’s
Mine is 16 or so years old... Duty for a power plant security for 10 years before I got it. I've probably put better than 5k rounds through it, and I'm just toying with the idea of replacing the barrel. Rarely ever had a malfunction. Clean it every 500 rounds and it'll run great.
No idea. I've got thousands of rounds through multiple XDs over 10 years. ZERO issues.
I took a break from setting up my new Simpli Safe system to watch this. Completely didn't expect them to be a sponsor.
Lol
0:02 Hot damn!!!! Dudes lethal AF with his accuracy!!! Damn!!!!
"Buy Land. They stopped making it." Sam Clemens.
Sam hadn't been to Hawaii evidently.
Been on leave for almost 20 years. The beard game is strong.
Definitely get a XD super safe and reliable.
Jeff I
Lol
I use simplisafe as well, it works, no contract required, easy to install, lots of options and lots of sensors.
Yes my grandfather/father never had a safe they used terror instead and it worked well
Springfield 45 xd good gun right you sounded a little hesitant.
Patrick Goetzke But a S&W Sigma tho🤢🤢🤮
Still not a Glock. Sorry.
"The handgun choice really doesn't matter..." very true.
What's the hate on the XD? Genuinely curious.
gripzone is so gay it will give you terminal aids. i'm dead serious.
This was helpful for me, thanks for passing on more information for use first times and some of the LARPers
I bought 4 things on Big Daddy unlimited today. Saved well over $200. I don't know why I didn't do it earlier this is my 3rd day 1st month subscription for freaking 99 cents I paid 99 cents to save over $200 amazing
Glad to hear it worked out for you
Is it s good idea to appendix carry a desert eagle?...asking for a friend.
"The handgun model really doesn't matter" Laughs in Big Iron
what the...? I love my XD. Problems? please explain kind sir.
It's not a GLOOOOOOOCK!
#metoo
I've got over 10k through my XD and about 2k through my XDs, which is my EDC. I love it. When daddy said it was bad a part of me died
Sample of one.
Thousands of rounds through my XDm and I love it. I shoot it better than a Glock.
@ Garand Thumb. I’ve recently been watching your videos and have come to respect your opinion. I’m close to pulling the trigger on buying a XD9. Just wondered if you meant you wouldn’t recommend or you would. I’m sure you have had some experience with them. Thanks for all the education and laughs.
Garand Thumb,
First of all, thank you for your service. Now let me thank you for advising folk not to put stickers all over their automobiles which pretty much scream, "Attention, criminals! I have guns! If you want guns, by all means, follow me home and then steal mine in the manner most convenient for you!" I have been giving people that same advice for years. A lot of folk just don't understand that the criminal element has all the time in the world to sit around and observe things. They're constantly looking for opportunities and sizing up potential victims. Putting gun stickers on your vehicles is a guaranteed way to get the criminals' attention. So again, thanks for helping to get the word out!
What's the deal with the XD? Just curious.