Taurus G3C for $180 after rebate and a PSA Dagger for $230 buying the frame and slide separate are my 2 favorite budget purchases of the last few months.
@@buhshmuh you guys are lucky g3cs for that price is great. I paid 289 for my g3c and 245 for my wifes g2c. Under 500 for 2 pistols is not bad. But this was 3 years ago. But i regret it not both decent pistols. Ours will eat steel aluminum brass hollow points and fmjs alike. And both shot right out the box. Like mine and my wifes no break in period.
Love my Daggers! I did the same as you and bought the upper and lower separately and got my full size cheaper than if I had bought the complete pistol.
I recently went on a Pawn Shop hunt. I’m a hammer fire type. My goal was to stay around $350 out the door. Found a Tristar C-100 that didn’t have a single scrape or scratch on it. The store owner allowed me to break it down and take a good look at it. $325 out the door. Now I have another CZ 😊
I was happy to see Taurus made your list. As a first time gun buyer at 63y.o., when I went shopping for a firearm, I was somewhat gravitated to a Taurus firearm and settled on the G3. Two things I took into consideration; 1 how it would fit into my hand (I have average size hands) and 2, how easy the trigger would work. Needless to say I am very happy with my purchase and I like this firearm very much. I’ve only had it for about 10 days and have only put 100 rounds thru it as of this comment. I bought this firearm for self/home defense as where I live is remote and would take law enforcement a good 20 minutes minimum (that’s with lights/siren) to get here. But I am also enjoying target practice with it as well.
If you're intention is home defense, you should really get a shotgun for that. Double 00 buckshot contains 9 metal balls that are basically the same size as 9mm. So you're delivering nine separate 9mm holes with one trigger pull. I use the Stevens 320 Security by Savage Arms. You can find them for as little as 200 bucks. I recommend a pump action model out the gate but whichever u choose, less parts = more reliable
I'm not a rifle or shotgun guy. A shotgun for me is like a goldfish needing a mountain bike. I don't handle them well or fluidly so I just avoid them. I have a Marlin 336 rifle and it would be the last thing I'd grab. Shooting a shotgun isn't natural but a handgun is. I don't see the point of buying one and spending the cash for the weapon and ammo plus trying to train
So I take it you've got a bit of land Please just keep in mind that handgun has what, a 12rd mag of 9mm? They are great carry guns but idk about home defense especially one with some land/open space. I would also look into getting a little rifle (ruger American is a real light one for a bolt and multi cal options) with a small scope for outside or a shotgun w/slugs
My favorite budget pistol is the Beretta APX. They’re excellent pistols and I see them regularly under $400 with rebates. It’s a pistol that’s backed by a very reputable firearms company with a long track record of law enforcement and military sales. It started back during the Army handgun trials around 2016, so you know it’s going to have duty-grade build quality. Insanely cheap for what you get. I would put it right up there with CZ and Canik for great value guns.
I have a PT 111G2, G3 and G3X and love the double-strike for practicing with I-Target laser system and it saves you from having to rack the slide after every shot.
I'm a new gun user and the Taurus G2C was the one I purchased but I have small hands and have trouble racking it taking it apart. I just bought a Ruger Security 380. I love it. I can actually rack it it fits in my hands.
If you take a good strong hand firing grip, and bring it up to your chest above the breast, reach over and use the tips of your fingers and pad of the non-firing hand, not use a slingshot (with thumb and index finger). From that position, push with your firing hand and stay solid with your non-firing hand, once you have moved your firing hand about 2 inches, release your grip on non-firing hand and you will be able to rack almost any pistol
Taurus’s restrike makes dryfire practice alittle more enjoyable not having to rack each time. With the M&P9 2.0 fullsize add the compact version with that as well. Priced pretty much the same if not less, options of 15,17 and 23rd mags with either 3.6 or 4.0 barrel.
G2C was my first purchase. so glad I took the leap when it released, gun has fired everything I put in it. beyond happy with it. the finish was my only knock black oxide. it wore right away in spots it rubbed the kydex but other than those wear points it has held up even with me carrying everyday in florida with the heat
CZ pistols can be had for really good prices. My son shoots in competitions in Washington State and he uses a CZ P10 f all tricked out. He lives that gun. He just bought a 2011 platypus and is going to start shooting 1911 competitions.
Bought the Ruger Security 9 as my 1st handgun. Right before covid. Have since bought 3 other hanguns, different manufacturers. Shot the Ruger this summer. Great gun. Great feel. No issues.
All great gun choices! Love my Canik tp9da, such a sweet shooter. On HiPoints.... When I was younger and poor, living in govt housing in a rough neighborhood, that $129 HiPoint 45 saved my ass more times than I was comfortable with. But it was all I had and it did the job. But here we are 20 years later, and when you can get so many better guns for under $300... Heck, Taurus G3c can be had for $250 plus a rebate. The minimum standard of "a good gun" has been raised over the years. You can get a reliable and accurate pistol for so much less cash than it used to take. And of course, spending more just gets you so much more as well. Rising rides and all boats and all that.
One of the two biggest complaints about the Hi-Point, ends up as actually two of it's biggest strengths. It's heavy, and it's blocky. The weight REALLY helps reduce muzzle flip on a Hi-Point. The weight, and that blockiness, REALLY turns it into a nasty weapon if ends up coming to hand to hand. You smack somebody in the head or face with one of them, and they know it. It's not that difficult to put cracks in a skull with a moderate swing, using a Hi-Point.
Smith sd9, security 9, I'm hitting revolver territory but Taurus model 856, Taurus 942m 22 magnum revolver , heritage rough rider 22/22 mag single action. All these performed very well and had their minor things that were not like top tier weapons but they were reliable well built and accurate. Not every thing has to always be very expensive to be good quality
As a re- loader I have fed lots of rounds thru my Taurus PT 111 G2 Millenium without any malfunctions. Will not let this pistol go. I now have a CZ P10M that I love. Both pistols will group at 25 cent piece at 15 yards. My CZ issue is CAPACITY. Otherwise, I will take both pistols into a life threatening situation.
I'm big on the Caniks. Canik Elite SC is my EDC and HD weapon. As for the G3. Particularly the double strike capability. There's something that a LOT of people overlook, with having that capability. And it's not about having a light primer strike, which... IS something that could happen, NO argument there. It's if your weapon gets knocked out of battery. And end up with a dead trigger. I did a lot of fighting as a kid. In an up close, in your face altercation where somebody has a weapon. The very first thing the person who is fighting against that weapon is going to do, is attempt to control that weapon. Doesn't matter what kind of weapon it is. Gun, stick, knife, stun gun, tear gas spray, doesn't matter. As soon as they see it, they will attempt to control it. That is one of the ONLY *certain* things that you can predict in a grapple fight. In the case of a semi-auto pistol, all that grappling greatly increases the chances of the slide getting moved back. I myself, have, after a lot of experience, TRAINED to do that, the very first thing. Because an out of battery semi pistol won't fire.
Stanley - you should try one with the Canik Enhanced Flat Face Trigger. (It's the trigger from the Mete) that Canik offers at about 50$ on their website. Helps reduce that travel down some, and well... flat feels better, IMO. Have one in my Elite SC. Makes an awesome trigger even better, IMO.
PSA dagger a glock clone. With threaded barrel, lightening cut slide, accessory rail, and rmr cut, 309.00 regular price. And they routinely are on sale for 279.00.
@moneysigns124 lots of places have the Shield Plus for $399 in my area (Ohio) Cabela's, Vance Outdoors etc .. this is NOT the Performance Center version nor the optic ready version. I have the 3.1" barrel
I think the G3 could save someone who is panic firing and has a round not go off, I've seen many videos where a cop was shooting back at a suspect who fired on them and they experience a failure and it took them precious seconds to realize the failure and then try to clear it
I’ve had the original TP9 SFX for 5 years about now,great reliability great gun. It sold me on Canik I have a Mete pro and the MC9 now. Also big fan of the G series Taurus especially the 3 and 4.
Taurus g2c is my edc it runs clean and dirty no issues also zigana px9 duty is my second choice and lastly Taurus g3 I carry more than my glocks sigs berettas colts czs springfields rugers I think I left a few out but I love em all😂
I have owned Glocks, Hi points, sigs, colts, Taurus, canik, Walther and ruger. My opinion is they're all good guns. I prefer canik in auto striker fired pistols because of the durability and the trigger. I carry a first generation shield because of it's size. I prefer overall pistols are 1911 pistols for the triggers and overall feel. Most modern firearms are going to be reasonably reliable because there's just so much competition and raw material availability. Pick your price point and get a gun, and practice.
I recently bought a G43X for $440 (via the military PX). I love it. Super thin, easy to conceal, and given my smaller hands, works extremely well for me. Previously, I had been carrying a CZ Compact P-01. I love that gun a ton, and love the decocker, but it is a heavy gun. Wider than this Glock for sure. I will never sell it.
I did the opposite. I had a glock 43x i spent money on; trigger, 15rd mags. I loved the conceal ability, but like most glocks, i cannot shoot them well. The P01 on the other hand, is a handgun i shoot better than my others.
Hi Point 10 mm ROCKS at about $200 ... I have adapted as a left handed shooter so long that lack of options is not a problem, right handed but left eye dominant.
My EDC is the ruger ec9s bought it for 150$ from Palmetto state armory put over 500 rounds through it already and never had a single problem shooting quality ammo crappy ammo and even range reloads never had a jam or any problem whatsoever hands down my favorite budget pistol out there
Just got a g3c a few days ago. Haven’t had the opportunity to shoot it yet. I work in a sporting goods store and run the gun dept. and we sell tons of them!
Ruger EC9S, threw on a Hogue grip, makes it feel like as if it was made for my hand. Put a MagGuts spring in the original mags. Now I have an 8+1 in a 6 inch 9mm that disappears in my pocket. 😊
I'll add one. Even though the Diamondback DB9 (Gen 4...don't know about G1, G2, & G3 definitely had their issues they were working out) is small, and a light pistol, and sucks at the range because it smacks the hand so hard you were done after half a box of 50. This little thing will shoot ANY ammo, EVERY time. Put a primer, and powder in a 9x19 Vienna Sausage, and it'll shoot it. I think when the first Gen 4 hit the market, I paid $275 total to have it home. Down side; it comes with two 6 round single stacks...so 13 rounds carried WITH a mag change. But mine has never failed with anything I put in it, and I put it through the test. It's in my CCW rotation with a few other weapons that can double stack 10 to 15 rounds---but are MUCH heavier.
I love my mp 2.0 compact 4 Inch barrel. already ran 400 rounds and not one malfunction first-time gun owner. I paid 450 and came with a box 3 15 round mags plus two extenders 4 palm grips with no manual safety regular iron sights
i've owned a few on your list, and liked them, my personal favorite the S&W and the Ruger, but almost all of them are what the USCCA calls teer 2 guns, and my current personal carry is a teer 1 Springfield XD-9 Defender and if you get the base pack with gun, 1 mag and a carry bag it's like $300 bucks for a teer 1 combat and police proven pistol with 16 +1 in the 9 and then when i got mine Springfield sent me free a bigger pistol/range bag and 3 more 16 round mags. the XD is a Proven military and police pistol, here in the states the XD is issue in Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago in our bigger cities and various divisions of our own military use the XD for it's low cost and being always reliable, in fact many outfits prefered the XD to the Beretta and even more now prefer the XD to the new Sig Saur
While I don't know what USCCA's tier system is, I have owned and my XD9 for 6 month with 1350 rounds through it. No malfunctions what so ever. Using cheap Fiocchi "range ammo". It's my bedside gun
1 issue i have with the Ruger Security-9- the Safety tab gets worn and if you use a soft holster it can get cycled to Off. Otherwise its a geeat value. Excellent video!
As an owner of a security 9. I can attest to it being a solid option. I need to shoot it more, but it works well. My only advice about it is to spend some time with it. Otherwise, its a great pistol for the money.
Been around firearms all my life and you are absolutely the first person I heard say anything good about a Hi Point. Agree that the S&W Shield EZ is great for new shooters but think the Walter CCP has an easier slide pull.
I think something that often gets overlooked is the used market. People have so many different reasons for getting rid of a gun that may not have anything to do with reliability of that particular unit, or model. If it is a model you would buy new, why not consider buying it much cheaper used?
The smith and Weston I have had quality control issues with. I would not trust my life with one. The Ruger definitely a great pistol for the price. Same with the CZ and Taurus.
Taurus G3C gets my vote for best Budget 9mm pistol.. Great Glock style sights with an all black rear sight blade,, awesome... ! Great Trigger. loads of magazine options available, Comes with 3-12 round factory magazines, but 15 and 17 sleeved magazines are available from Taurus USA that extend the grip surface for a reasonable price... ! And is a near perfect Gen-3 Glock clone.
I've been playing around with sarsilmaz k2 45 (their version of the cz-97 ) for almost 10 years now. Probably have 3000 rounds through it with no issues once. Unfortunately the price has doubled since I got mine so it's no longer a budget friendly option
Best budget Gun, and the One I carry every day, is the Ruger LCP-ll 380 - Its Just the BEST pocket-carry piltol I have found , with the S&W J-Frame 6-round 32 H&R Magnum Revolver coming in 2nd.
The Ruger security nine was the first pistol that I ever bought three years ago. Absolutely love the gun. I think it’s ideal for a beginning shooter. Feels great in the hand. Upgraded the trigger with the Galloway, short stroke, and of course, fiber optics in the front and back. Just a very very good solid pistol if you want something basic and especially again…. if you’re a beginner. Another phenomenal gun that was discontinued. way too soon that I also own is the Walther Creed. Phenomenal shooter for less than $400
G3. Better trigger, handling, sight picture than glock. Reliable and 235 bucks..WHAT! Great road weapon when you going to drag something around and don't really care about scuffing or God forbid getting stolen.
I've been happy with the Taurus G3 as a car gun. No issues at all with running various ammo. I'm considering a Bersa BP9CC as a replacement carry weapon, but my only experience with a Bersa is a Model 83 in .380 that I purchased in 1993 (and has never given me any problems, I hasten to add). For a $300 price point, I'm probably going to give it a try. I prefer low-profile single stack for auto carry guns, (I typically carry in an ankle holster or a Sticky holster stuffed into the top of my boot), and the Bersa fits that description at a budget price.
Got the Canik Mete SFT in forest digital camo for $430 on sale brand new off of PSA. Last I checked its still on sale on there, idk how much longer. But you get the whole kit and the color in person is darker than the color on the website, which looks nicer in my opinion. I think its worth looking out if any of you are in the market for a good budget full-sized pistol.
I've had really great experiences with Arex pistols like the Delta series and Zero series. Very underrated. IWI Masada and the Steyer striker pistols have shot extremely well from shooting them from friends that have owned them.
cz p10c/s and the shield plus (and sd9/40ve) are absolutely killer deals these days. my p10s was $400 even and that was honestly a bit more than i should have.
Surprised, you didn't mention the Springfield XD. They are affordable, accurate, and reliable. I've had one for years it went bang every time I have pulled the trigger. I shoot it a lot better than the Beretta 92. It's also the same size as a Glock 19.
Springfield XD is universally hated by firearms instructors for being overpriced Croatian junk. There’s one instructor who has documented catastrophic firearm failures in his class over decades, and he says XDs fail more than every other gun combined.
@stanthebamafan Well, all I can say is I have thousands of rounds through my XD without one single failure. Maybe the instructor is bais and doesn't like Springfield. First, the XD is actually overbuilt compared to other pistol selling in that price range. I don't like what Springfield did years ago, but if they make a good product and it's the type of firearm that I want, then I won't walk away and go with some that isn't has good. That's me and my opinion I won't hold anything against you if you disagree.
I just saved up and got a P365xl. Been running it for 3.5 years with no problems and had no itch to get any other carry pistol till recently just because I want to try a hammer fired pistol to get reps on a different manual of arms.
PSA Dagger Compact. $300 if you buy it in two parts, so right in the budget price category, but comes optics-ready and compatible with Glock mags. Can even get one with a threaded barrel for not much more.
Caniks are a great value. I have a couple, fantastic triggers on both. Security 9 is also a nice choice. If you're someone with hand issues who finds 9mm to kick more than they're comfortable with, the Security-380 is just as nice. If you want a bit of an oddball choice...you can currently get a Steyr M9A2 for $325, and that's a fantastic gun. The sights take some getting used to but once you do they're very nice.
Well, my first gun was a Taurus G3. It felt really cheap especially after I bought a Ruger security 9, which was a great guy and I loved it. I saw the Taurus and bought a Canik TP9SFX. Now that is a cool gun. It feels great. I love shooting it and it looks awesome. I’m getting more and more familiar with the gun world in purchasing more as time goes on. Great video though.
The SAR B6P9C is basically a CZ75 compact w/ a polymer frame, fits CZ75 compact holsters. I got mine for 299 a few years ago and have been really impressed with it. The (EAA) Tanfoglio Witness P is also good, a CZ75 clone w/ a poly frame
Third reason: Backup. NGL: If you ever have to draw? Cops WILL take every firearm that you have ON or WITH you. Regardless of if you get charged or not. The chances of getting them back, (depending on city/state/county) increase drastically if you're not charged. But you're still gonna have to go pick them up. Having a backup there at the house is a great thing to have.
@user-dq9pq8uv4e that's why I did it. I need to find tritium nigh sights for it though. My other one has a red dot enclosed emmiter and that's the one I don't want to lose if anything happens
Love my Canik 55 Stingray, CZ75 shadow clone. Too bad they went to only striker fired handguns in their catalog. My Stingray is an excellent shooter, which being a CZ clone is expected. Best part about Canik, you can pick up your new TP9 and throw a 30mm Venom into your cart as well.
Sar9 is one of my best pistols for the price. I have not had one issue with it and it’s built to quality from what I see. I own multiple sigs and I would say the Sar is built better.
Picked up a 4.5" 9mm SA XDME with 6 20 rnd magazines for $370 transferred from PSA last year .... Best new in box budget gun buy I ever made .... although the CZ-79 (the 75 chambered in 45 ACP) with 4 14 rnd magazines for $380 2 years ago is an ultra close 2nd
My friend bought a Smith and Wesson ez shield and it was junk.. He couldn't get through a single magazine without a jam... He now carries the Taurus G3 that runs flawless
Taurus G3 Toro, like you mentioned, or PSA Dagger RMR cut. Both are guns you can get at or under $300, both will accept pistol red dots. The Dagger will take glock mags and gen 3 glock 19 parts. The Taurus doesn't have the best finish, but it has light recoil, easy to run slide, manual safety, double strike capability, and man does it eat any ammo you feed it.
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Taurus G3C for $180 after rebate and a PSA Dagger for $230 buying the frame and slide separate are my 2 favorite budget purchases of the last few months.
Man you really scored on those prices!
I got a Taurus G3 for 210 after rebate picking it up tomorrow 🙌🏼
@@buhshmuh you guys are lucky g3cs for that price is great. I paid 289 for my g3c and 245 for my wifes g2c. Under 500 for 2 pistols is not bad. But this was 3 years ago. But i regret it not both decent pistols. Ours will eat steel aluminum brass hollow points and fmjs alike. And both shot right out the box. Like mine and my wifes no break in period.
Love my Daggers! I did the same as you and bought the upper and lower separately and got my full size cheaper than if I had bought the complete pistol.
You really will get a better deal buying the slide and frame separate on the dagger.
I bought the Ruger Security 9 a year ago. 1000 plus rounds through it without a single malfunction. Great pistol.
I bought a ruger security 380in October and love it
you have had a gun for 9 years and only 1k rounds???
Bro get out and traine.
@@MRsolidcolor He said he bought the Security 9 a year ago, not 9 years ago.
They shot nice groups but don't care for how they handle.
I had to upgrade my spring to a Galloway 20 lb because my gun kept jamming and failure to release
I recently went on a Pawn Shop hunt. I’m a hammer fire type. My goal was to stay around $350 out the door. Found a Tristar C-100 that didn’t have a single scrape or scratch on it. The store owner allowed me to break it down and take a good look at it. $325 out the door.
Now I have another CZ 😊
I was happy to see Taurus made your list. As a first time gun buyer at 63y.o., when I went shopping for a firearm, I was somewhat gravitated to a Taurus firearm and settled on the G3. Two things I took into consideration; 1 how it would fit into my hand (I have average size hands) and 2, how easy the trigger would work. Needless to say I am very happy with my purchase and I like this firearm very much. I’ve only had it for about 10 days and have only put 100 rounds thru it as of this comment. I bought this firearm for self/home defense as where I live is remote and would take law enforcement a good 20 minutes minimum (that’s with lights/siren) to get here. But I am also enjoying target practice with it as well.
You made a good purchase. I have the g3c with 6,750 rounds through it and zero malfunctions
If you're intention is home defense, you should really get a shotgun for that. Double 00 buckshot contains 9 metal balls that are basically the same size as 9mm. So you're delivering nine separate 9mm holes with one trigger pull. I use the Stevens 320 Security by Savage Arms. You can find them for as little as 200 bucks. I recommend a pump action model out the gate but whichever u choose, less parts = more reliable
I'm not a rifle or shotgun guy. A shotgun for me is like a goldfish needing a mountain bike.
I don't handle them well or fluidly so I just avoid them. I have a Marlin 336 rifle and it would be the last thing I'd grab.
Shooting a shotgun isn't natural but a handgun is. I don't see the point of buying one and spending the cash for the weapon and ammo plus trying to train
So I take it you've got a bit of land
Please just keep in mind that handgun has what, a 12rd mag of 9mm? They are great carry guns but idk about home defense especially one with some land/open space.
I would also look into getting a little rifle (ruger American is a real light one for a bolt and multi cal options) with a small scope for outside or a shotgun w/slugs
The G3 comes with two 15 round mags and the option to put in a 17 round mag
My favorite budget pistol is the Beretta APX. They’re excellent pistols and I see them regularly under $400 with rebates. It’s a pistol that’s backed by a very reputable firearms company with a long track record of law enforcement and military sales. It started back during the Army handgun trials around 2016, so you know it’s going to have duty-grade build quality. Insanely cheap for what you get. I would put it right up there with CZ and Canik for great value guns.
Apx a1 compact tactical just came our looking into it for sure
True, APX another great one, and I think the Storm.
Wanted an APX for a while but ended up with a Walther PPS instead. Heard nothing but good things about them so I’m still planning on snagging one.
I just had got the APXA1. And it's pretty good.
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I have a PT 111G2, G3 and G3X and love the double-strike for practicing with I-Target laser system and it saves you from having to rack the slide after every shot.
Fellow G3X owner here. I've owned mine for over a year or so and have zero issues with it at all.
S&W SD 9 2.0 just came out fairly recently. Deeper slide serrations and improved trigger. 299 on grab a gun right now. Might be worth a review in 2024
I've had an sw9 for over 20 years. I didn't get out with it that often till recently, but it has been flawless after all this time
For only a few dollars more, a Shield plus would be another option.
Not a fan of any Sigma model. Get a real S&W instead.
@@Step-n-Wolf have you ever shot the new sd9
I'm a new gun user and the Taurus G2C was the one I purchased but I have small hands and have trouble racking it taking it apart. I just bought a Ruger Security 380. I love it. I can actually rack it it fits in my hands.
If you take a good strong hand firing grip, and bring it up to your chest above the breast, reach over and use the tips of your fingers and pad of the non-firing hand, not use a slingshot (with thumb and index finger). From that position, push with your firing hand and stay solid with your non-firing hand, once you have moved your firing hand about 2 inches, release your grip on non-firing hand and you will be able to rack almost any pistol
Taurus’s restrike makes dryfire practice alittle more enjoyable not having to rack each time. With the M&P9 2.0 fullsize add the compact version with that as well. Priced pretty much the same if not less, options of 15,17 and 23rd mags with either 3.6 or 4.0 barrel.
At $180 with rebate makes has me thinking of getting one just for this reason.
@@johnkrstyenI have a lot of expensive guns and the Taurus is my favorite gun now. Definitely get one, bro.
Absolutely love my CZ P10S and P-01
G2C was my first purchase. so glad I took the leap when it released, gun has fired everything I put in it. beyond happy with it. the finish was my only knock black oxide. it wore right away in spots it rubbed the kydex but other than those wear points it has held up even with me carrying everyday in florida with the heat
I swooped up a CZ P-10C “used” for $299, it’s the most reliable & best shooting pistol I’ve owned
CZ pistols can be had for really good prices. My son shoots in competitions in Washington State and he uses a CZ P10 f all tricked out. He lives that gun. He just bought a 2011 platypus and is going to start shooting 1911 competitions.
The iwi Masada Slim and the full size Masada have been great.
Got my Stoeger STR 9mm. It literally shoots like a champ especially for the price point.
CZ P10C/S/F
I love my G3’s. Never had a misfire. The trigger is awesome.
Bought the Ruger Security 9 as my 1st handgun. Right before covid. Have since bought 3 other hanguns, different manufacturers. Shot the Ruger this summer. Great gun. Great feel. No issues.
All great gun choices!
Love my Canik tp9da, such a sweet shooter.
On HiPoints.... When I was younger and poor, living in govt housing in a rough neighborhood, that $129 HiPoint 45 saved my ass more times than I was comfortable with. But it was all I had and it did the job.
But here we are 20 years later, and when you can get so many better guns for under $300... Heck, Taurus G3c can be had for $250 plus a rebate.
The minimum standard of "a good gun" has been raised over the years. You can get a reliable and accurate pistol for so much less cash than it used to take.
And of course, spending more just gets you so much more as well. Rising rides and all boats and all that.
One of the two biggest complaints about the Hi-Point, ends up as actually two of it's biggest strengths. It's heavy, and it's blocky.
The weight REALLY helps reduce muzzle flip on a Hi-Point. The weight, and that blockiness, REALLY turns it into a nasty weapon if ends up coming to hand to hand.
You smack somebody in the head or face with one of them, and they know it. It's not that difficult to put cracks in a skull with a moderate swing, using a Hi-Point.
Don’t forget the Taurus G3. Very reliable and well made.
He covered it in the video as part of the GX4 section
I shoot my G2c better than my wife's G3c. Not a fan of blacked out rear sights.
Smith sd9, security 9, I'm hitting revolver territory but Taurus model 856, Taurus 942m 22 magnum revolver , heritage rough rider 22/22 mag single action. All these performed very well and had their minor things that were not like top tier weapons but they were reliable well built and accurate. Not every thing has to always be very expensive to be good quality
The SAR 9 pistol is also a very good pistol .
As a re- loader I have fed lots of rounds thru my Taurus PT 111 G2 Millenium without any malfunctions. Will not let this pistol go. I now have a CZ P10M that I love. Both pistols will group at 25 cent piece at 15 yards. My CZ issue is CAPACITY. Otherwise, I will take both pistols into a life threatening situation.
I got my Cz P07 for only $410. And it’s probably the most reliable hand gun I own besides my glocks. And it looks good.
I'm big on the Caniks. Canik Elite SC is my EDC and HD weapon.
As for the G3. Particularly the double strike capability. There's something that a LOT of people overlook, with having that capability. And it's not about having a light primer strike, which... IS something that could happen, NO argument there.
It's if your weapon gets knocked out of battery.
And end up with a dead trigger.
I did a lot of fighting as a kid. In an up close, in your face altercation where somebody has a weapon. The very first thing the person who is fighting against that weapon is going to do, is attempt to control that weapon. Doesn't matter what kind of weapon it is. Gun, stick, knife, stun gun, tear gas spray, doesn't matter. As soon as they see it, they will attempt to control it. That is one of the ONLY *certain* things that you can predict in a grapple fight.
In the case of a semi-auto pistol, all that grappling greatly increases the chances of the slide getting moved back. I myself, have, after a lot of experience, TRAINED to do that, the very first thing. Because an out of battery semi pistol won't fire.
Yeah I'm big on caniks as well. I switched from glock to canik after the first time I shot a canik. Awesome trigger
Canik TP9 SF Elite excellent firearm for the money and best trigger on the market hands down!!
Stanley - you should try one with the Canik Enhanced Flat Face Trigger. (It's the trigger from the Mete) that Canik offers at about 50$ on their website. Helps reduce that travel down some, and well... flat feels better, IMO. Have one in my Elite SC. Makes an awesome trigger even better, IMO.
The canik mete are also super nice.
PSA dagger a glock clone. With threaded barrel, lightening cut slide, accessory rail, and rmr cut, 309.00 regular price. And they routinely are on sale for 279.00.
Why would they clone trash?
@@FirstnameLastname-wo2zq they may not be great guns. But the glock line is inexpensive and reliable.
Shield Plus for $399 and got the $50 rebate .. a great deal on a great piece
Where?
@moneysigns124 lots of places have the Shield Plus for $399 in my area (Ohio) Cabela's, Vance Outdoors etc .. this is NOT the Performance Center version nor the optic ready version. I have the 3.1" barrel
Can find the 30 super carry for $299
@johnkrstyen7351 Yes, but what do you do once 30 SC ammo is no longer made ?
I think the G3 could save someone who is panic firing and has a round not go off, I've seen many videos where a cop was shooting back at a suspect who fired on them and they experience a failure and it took them precious seconds to realize the failure and then try to clear it
I’ve had the original TP9 SFX for 5 years about now,great reliability great gun. It sold me on Canik I have a Mete pro and the MC9 now. Also big fan of the G series Taurus especially the 3 and 4.
Taurus g2c is my edc it runs clean and dirty no issues also zigana px9 duty is my second choice and lastly Taurus g3 I carry more than my glocks sigs berettas colts czs springfields rugers I think I left a few out but I love em all😂
Bul Armory Cherokee Compact:
Weight: 730g / 1.6lbs
Caliber: 9mm
Magazines: 2
Capacity: 17
Barrel length: 3.66”
Sights: 3 Dot.
Type of action: DA/SA.
Safeties: Manual, Firing Pin safety.
Frame Construction: Injected Fiber reinforced polymer.
Slide Construction: Steel Forged.
Finish: Black Oxide.
Israeli company right? Not exactly budget friendly lol. Awesome guns though
@@brendondowdy5651 Seriously, under $250 bucks. LOL
@@randy74989 you got it for under $250?
@@randy74989 lol I was thinking of the cesar. I'll have to consider checking out the Cherokee
@@brendondowdy5651 BlackHawk Armory, if they still have any left and you get a coupon if you sign up to their website. At least, I got one in January.
Love my canik mete sft & ive gotta give my G3C an honorable mention as well, no issues with either, best bang for my buck
Taurus G3 tactical has is the upgraded version of the G3 series, You should revew it.
Tisas PX9 is a lot of gun for the money. My Grand Power K100 is just about everyone's favorite to shoot on range day.
You have good taste in firearms
I have owned Glocks, Hi points, sigs, colts, Taurus, canik, Walther and ruger. My opinion is they're all good guns. I prefer canik in auto striker fired pistols because of the durability and the trigger. I carry a first generation shield because of it's size. I prefer overall pistols are 1911 pistols for the triggers and overall feel. Most modern firearms are going to be reasonably reliable because there's just so much competition and raw material availability. Pick your price point and get a gun, and practice.
Glocks are trash
I recently bought a G43X for $440 (via the military PX). I love it. Super thin, easy to conceal, and given my smaller hands, works extremely well for me. Previously, I had been carrying a CZ Compact P-01. I love that gun a ton, and love the decocker, but it is a heavy gun. Wider than this Glock for sure. I will never sell it.
I did the opposite. I had a glock 43x i spent money on; trigger, 15rd mags. I loved the conceal ability, but like most glocks, i cannot shoot them well. The P01 on the other hand, is a handgun i shoot better than my others.
Hi Point 10 mm ROCKS at about $200 ... I have adapted as a left handed shooter so long that lack of options is not a problem, right handed but left eye dominant.
My EDC is the ruger ec9s bought it for 150$ from Palmetto state armory put over 500 rounds through it already and never had a single problem shooting quality ammo crappy ammo and even range reloads never had a jam or any problem whatsoever hands down my favorite budget pistol out there
0:50 Canik TP9 SF Elite
3:03 CZ P-10
5:51 S&W M&P Shield EZ
8:46 SAR 2000
10:58 Ruger Security 9
12:52 S&W M&P 9
14:38 Taurus G3, GX4 , GX4 XL, G2C
LMK if i missed any
Great video as always. My favorite budget guns are the S&W SD9VE and the Taurus G3C. Happy New Year.
Thanks man ! Happy New year
G2C from Taurus...over two thousand rounds and still bucking flawlessly.
All my Taurus run good. Got a g3c a g2c and a 605 357. And all together maybe payed 900 bucks for 3 pistols.
And they can use Canik mags! 👍
The G3 has a better trigger, it’s a huge improvement.
@@mikethompson8594 I made an epoxy bond for that trigger safety plus the internal Lakeline stainless steel upgrades for my G2C. It's silky smooth.
@@markfrank5937 whaaatttt, really didnt know that.
The Arex Delta M is a great choice.
For budget guns I got 2 for Christmas a p365 two tone with standard wight sights for 450 and a ruger ec9s for 249. Both fire well and seem reliable.
I got a big bang of a deal, around 6 months ago. S&W M&P 40CAL Police Trade in for around $275.00 in excellent condition.
Wow. That's good
I gotta glock 17 gen 2 used. The only one wrong is the mag well was cracked,$199.
Restrike on the G2-G3 series is really important on a budget pistol, because it allows ultra-cheap dry-fire practice with a bore laser.
I have the g3 and g3c . Never had any issues at all with either. I would totally recommend either one .
Just got a g3c a few days ago. Haven’t had the opportunity to shoot it yet.
I work in a sporting goods store and run the gun dept. and we sell tons of them!
Ruger EC9S, threw on a Hogue grip, makes it feel like as if it was made for my hand. Put a MagGuts spring in the original mags. Now I have an 8+1 in a 6 inch 9mm that disappears in my pocket. 😊
I'll add one.
Even though the Diamondback DB9 (Gen 4...don't know about G1, G2, & G3 definitely had their issues they were working out) is small, and a light pistol, and sucks at the range because it smacks the hand so hard you were done after half a box of 50. This little thing will shoot ANY ammo, EVERY time. Put a primer, and powder in a 9x19 Vienna Sausage, and it'll shoot it. I think when the first Gen 4 hit the market, I paid $275 total to have it home.
Down side; it comes with two 6 round single stacks...so 13 rounds carried WITH a mag change. But mine has never failed with anything I put in it, and I put it through the test. It's in my CCW rotation with a few other weapons that can double stack 10 to 15 rounds---but are MUCH heavier.
Your reviews are awesome. I much appreciate how you explain the plus and minus details.
I love my mp 2.0 compact 4 Inch barrel. already ran 400 rounds and not one malfunction first-time gun owner. I paid 450 and came with a box 3 15 round mags plus two extenders 4 palm grips with no manual safety regular iron sights
Taurus double strike for dry fire practice. Balance a nickle on your front post, and see how many times you can pull without it falling.
i've owned a few on your list, and liked them, my personal favorite the S&W and the Ruger, but almost all of them are what the USCCA calls teer 2 guns, and my current personal carry is a teer 1 Springfield XD-9 Defender and if you get the base pack with gun, 1 mag and a carry bag it's like $300 bucks for a teer 1 combat and police proven pistol with 16 +1 in the 9 and then when i got mine Springfield sent me free a bigger pistol/range bag and 3 more 16 round mags. the XD is a Proven military and police pistol, here in the states the XD is issue in Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago in our bigger cities and various divisions of our own military use the XD for it's low cost and being always reliable, in fact many outfits prefered the XD to the Beretta and even more now prefer the XD to the new Sig Saur
While I don't know what USCCA's tier system is, I have owned and my XD9 for 6 month with 1350 rounds through it. No malfunctions what so ever. Using cheap Fiocchi "range ammo". It's my bedside gun
Canik TP9SF Elite is a champ. Using 124gr to break it in helps.
1 issue i have with the Ruger Security-9- the Safety tab gets worn and if you use a soft holster it can get cycled to Off. Otherwise its a geeat value.
Excellent video!
Two for consideration... BRG9 Elite, PSA Dagger
As an owner of a security 9. I can attest to it being a solid option. I need to shoot it more, but it works well.
My only advice about it is to spend some time with it. Otherwise, its a great pistol for the money.
Shout out for the CZ P10c!
Ruger Max 9 has entered the chat!!! Over two thousand rounds not one malfunction…
Been around firearms all my life and you are absolutely the first person I heard say anything good about a Hi Point. Agree that the S&W Shield EZ is great for new shooters but think the Walter CCP has an easier slide pull.
I think something that often gets overlooked is the used market. People have so many different reasons for getting rid of a gun that may not have anything to do with reliability of that particular unit, or model. If it is a model you would buy new, why not consider buying it much cheaper used?
Would like to see a SAR9 VS SAR 2000.
Tisas PX-9 is a good budget gun.
The smith and Weston I have had quality control issues with. I would not trust my life with one. The Ruger definitely a great pistol for the price. Same with the CZ and Taurus.
BERSA Thunder or plus is a very underrated gun.
Word! It's my EDC. Extremely accurate. Almost zero recoil for a smaller pistol. Excellent trigger. $200 gem. 🎯🔫
Taurus G3C gets my vote for best Budget 9mm pistol..
Great Glock style sights with an all black rear sight blade,, awesome... !
Great Trigger. loads of magazine options available, Comes with 3-12 round factory magazines, but 15 and 17 sleeved magazines are available from Taurus USA that extend the grip surface for a reasonable price... !
And is a near perfect Gen-3 Glock clone.
The CZ is a great choice for the $
I've been playing around with sarsilmaz k2 45 (their version of the cz-97 ) for almost 10 years now. Probably have 3000 rounds through it with no issues once. Unfortunately the price has doubled since I got mine so it's no longer a budget friendly option
The PSA Dagger and Caniks are what everyone should start out with!
Best budget Gun, and the One I carry every day, is the Ruger LCP-ll 380 - Its Just the BEST pocket-carry piltol I have found , with the S&W J-Frame 6-round 32 H&R Magnum Revolver coming in 2nd.
Tisas .45. Super tight and sweet 1911 clone. I bought mine for 399
I have one. You're right it's a great gun.
The Ruger security nine was the first pistol that I ever bought three years ago. Absolutely love the gun. I think it’s ideal for a beginning shooter. Feels great in the hand. Upgraded the trigger with the Galloway, short stroke, and of course, fiber optics in the front and back. Just a very very good solid pistol if you want something basic and especially again…. if you’re a beginner. Another phenomenal gun that was discontinued. way too soon that I also own is the Walther Creed. Phenomenal shooter for less than $400
G3. Better trigger, handling, sight picture than glock. Reliable and 235 bucks..WHAT! Great road weapon when you going to drag something around and don't really care about scuffing or God forbid getting stolen.
I've been happy with the Taurus G3 as a car gun. No issues at all with running various ammo. I'm considering a Bersa BP9CC as a replacement carry weapon, but my only experience with a Bersa is a Model 83 in .380 that I purchased in 1993 (and has never given me any problems, I hasten to add). For a $300 price point, I'm probably going to give it a try. I prefer low-profile single stack for auto carry guns, (I typically carry in an ankle holster or a Sticky holster stuffed into the top of my boot), and the Bersa fits that description at a budget price.
Got the Canik Mete SFT in forest digital camo for $430 on sale brand new off of PSA. Last I checked its still on sale on there, idk how much longer. But you get the whole kit and the color in person is darker than the color on the website, which looks nicer in my opinion.
I think its worth looking out if any of you are in the market for a good budget full-sized pistol.
Bought a Canik TP9 SF 6 years ago. Over 1,500 rounds without a single malfunction.
Same. A few months back I got a mete as well and have been firing a bunch of rounds with it and 0 issues.
My favorite" budget "priced is the Tisas PX9 Gen 3
I've had really great experiences with Arex pistols like the Delta series and Zero series. Very underrated.
IWI Masada and the Steyer striker pistols have shot extremely well from shooting them from friends that have owned them.
I really like the Masada and Masada S
@@danielleboeuf8219 same, Masada Slim is amazing
I chose the Equalizer (to replace my original Shield) with the manual safety because of the higher capacity AND I chose it specifically for AIWB carry
Taurus G3C 250.00 + 3 12rd mags ....+ rebate now with Taurus 👍
cz p10c/s and the shield plus (and sd9/40ve) are absolutely killer deals these days. my p10s was $400 even and that was honestly a bit more than i should have.
Just bought a Stoeger STR-9C for $299. Looks and feels nice, highly recommend!
Surprised, you didn't mention the Springfield XD. They are affordable, accurate, and reliable. I've had one for years it went bang every time I have pulled the trigger. I shoot it a lot better than the Beretta 92. It's also the same size as a Glock 19.
Springfield XD is universally hated by firearms instructors for being overpriced Croatian junk. There’s one instructor who has documented catastrophic firearm failures in his class over decades, and he says XDs fail more than every other gun combined.
@stanthebamafan Well, all I can say is I have thousands of rounds through my XD without one single failure. Maybe the instructor is bais and doesn't like Springfield. First, the XD is actually overbuilt compared to other pistol selling in that price range. I don't like what Springfield did years ago, but if they make a good product and it's the type of firearm that I want, then I won't walk away and go with some that isn't has good. That's me and my opinion I won't hold anything against you if you disagree.
@@devildog8768thats the problem one might be great one might be awful. They need to stay consistent .
I've owned 6 of them over the years in 5 calibers and they all performed great.
I just saved up and got a P365xl. Been running it for 3.5 years with no problems and had no itch to get any other carry pistol till recently just because I want to try a hammer fired pistol to get reps on a different manual of arms.
PSA Dagger Compact. $300 if you buy it in two parts, so right in the budget price category, but comes optics-ready and compatible with Glock mags. Can even get one with a threaded barrel for not much more.
I bought the SAR 9 for 250 bucks brand new and it is a great gun.
Caniks are a great value. I have a couple, fantastic triggers on both. Security 9 is also a nice choice. If you're someone with hand issues who finds 9mm to kick more than they're comfortable with, the Security-380 is just as nice. If you want a bit of an oddball choice...you can currently get a Steyr M9A2 for $325, and that's a fantastic gun. The sights take some getting used to but once you do they're very nice.
Where are you getting a Steyr M9A2 for anywhere near $325?
Well, my first gun was a Taurus G3. It felt really cheap especially after I bought a Ruger security 9, which was a great guy and I loved it. I saw the Taurus and bought a Canik TP9SFX. Now that is a cool gun. It feels great. I love shooting it and it looks awesome. I’m getting more and more familiar with the gun world in purchasing more as time goes on. Great video though.
The SAR B6P9C is basically a CZ75 compact w/ a polymer frame, fits CZ75 compact holsters. I got mine for 299 a few years ago and have been really impressed with it.
The (EAA) Tanfoglio Witness P is also good, a CZ75 clone w/ a poly frame
Great video I really enjoyed watching.
I love the equalizer so much that I have 2. 1 for carry and the other for emergency house protection
Third reason: Backup.
NGL: If you ever have to draw? Cops WILL take every firearm that you have ON or WITH you. Regardless of if you get charged or not. The chances of getting them back, (depending on city/state/county) increase drastically if you're not charged. But you're still gonna have to go pick them up.
Having a backup there at the house is a great thing to have.
@user-dq9pq8uv4e that's why I did it. I need to find tritium nigh sights for it though. My other one has a red dot enclosed emmiter and that's the one I don't want to lose if anything happens
@@rudyg528 Right on!
Pretty sad state of affairs, isn't it? We use a tool to defend ourselves, and the system takes that tool away from us?
Love my Canik 55 Stingray, CZ75 shadow clone. Too bad they went to only striker fired handguns in their catalog. My Stingray is an excellent shooter, which being a CZ clone is expected. Best part about Canik, you can pick up your new TP9 and throw a 30mm Venom into your cart as well.
Ruger ec9s is a great choice too, its what I carry every day now
Sar9 is one of my best pistols for the price. I have not had one issue with it and it’s built to quality from what I see. I own multiple sigs and I would say the Sar is built better.
I’ve the Canik tp9 elite and the mc9 great guns for the price so far not one issue!
Picked up a 4.5" 9mm SA XDME with 6 20 rnd magazines for $370 transferred from PSA last year .... Best new in box budget gun buy I ever made .... although the CZ-79 (the 75 chambered in 45 ACP) with 4 14 rnd magazines for $380 2 years ago is an ultra close 2nd
After I bought my gun it took me a little bit to learn that some guns don't like to be babied. They like it rough.
My friend bought a Smith and Wesson ez shield and it was junk.. He couldn't get through a single magazine without a jam... He now carries the Taurus G3 that runs flawless
Taurus G3 Toro, like you mentioned, or PSA Dagger RMR cut. Both are guns you can get at or under $300, both will accept pistol red dots. The Dagger will take glock mags and gen 3 glock 19 parts. The Taurus doesn't have the best finish, but it has light recoil, easy to run slide, manual safety, double strike capability, and man does it eat any ammo you feed it.
I want a CZ P09
A very good well thought out list
For the person that.just wants to
Have fun and not break.the bank