What do the Gun Guys carry? - Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn's Every Day Carry - Gun Guys Ep59
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- As Gun Guys, Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson's Every Day Carry choices constantly change. This is what they are currently carrying at this time. Bill carries his SFX9 3.25-inch 10rd with a 15rd spare. His carry ammo is Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense 90gr 9mm. Ken is currently carrying a custom Steel Commander 1911 by Wilson Combat stylized like a Swenson gun.
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ABOUT BILL WILSON Bill Wilson has always been infatuated with guns. Originally trained as a watchmaker, he has been in the firearms industry since 1974, starting out with a retail store called Sportsman's Headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Since that humble beginning, he has built Wilson Combat into the largest and most successful custom firearms company in America. Since 1977 Wilson Combat has been the leading innovator in high-performance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns and accessories. A Wilson Combat product’s unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service. Wilson Combat is proud to service all levels of local and State law enforcement including The Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, HQ SOCOM, US Marshal's Service, US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Diplomatic Security Service, Texas Rangers and many more elite law enforcement and military units worldwide. We are also pleased to support the needs of thousands of law-abiding private citizens in the United States and in many other countries abroad.
ABOUT KEN HACKATHORN Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and an SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT. Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.
0:00 - Bill's EDC
1:30 - Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense
3:25 - Bill's Holster
6:20 - Ken's EDC
10:00 - Ken's Holster
11:40 - Carry Choices
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What is your Every Day Carry?
Wilson EDC 24/7, on duty and off…only difference is I carry on duty in a Wilson holster on my hip and most other times its extremely comfortable IWB….My wife recently gave me a shoulder rig for winter but Im not using it much yet👍
Rossi stainless snub nosed M88 38 special since 1994. Never found a good reason to change although I tried everything under the sun for a few years. Same gun, same holster same location. By now there is not even a split second of thinking "what or where am I carrying today". Muscle memory is on auto pilot.
My EDC is a shadow systems MR920 WARPOET and I carry appendix and I love the gun.
I just lost most of my sight, can't drive or read much, but thank God I can still see a target enough to shoot. My EDC is a Hellcat Pro for now. My goal is save and get the WC EDC that Mr Wilson is carrying currently. Love to listen to the talks in these videos
Canik TP9SF ELITE and Canik TP9SFX with a green holosun dot both IWB
You know, I was in the Army from ‘72, got into shooting etc,,, read 1000’s of Gun Mags….These two guys, along was Massad were everyday household names to me…Last year I fulfilled a dream from the old days, I got a WC EDC…Keep up the good work Gentlemen…You’re legends😎
Congrats on the awesome weapon!!!
Congrats! The Wilson EDC’s are the most natural pointing pistols I’ve ever shot. I’ve had mine for nearly 5 years and if your experience is anything like mine, you’re going to love it!
I am between you two in age and I always like hearing y'all talk about your equipment and experiences (and your training tips, of course). My smallest carry guns are a commander size 1911 and a HK USPc, both in 9mm. Due to hip and back issues, I can't carry those pistols on my hip more than one day without significant pain. The past two years, I have reluctantly, yet, increasingly been using AIWB carry. After tens of 1,000s of rep's learning AIWB techniques, my discomfort has lessened. As always, thanks guys.
Good job brother take care of it and it'll take care of you.💪🇺🇸
@@throatpunch4789 yeah, I carry the durn thing 24/7, on duty and off🙈
Wilson Combat holds a special place in my heart… In January 2012 me, my mom and my wife were out for a day of lunch and shopping and both were nice enough to accompany me to one of my dealers where I ordered a stainless Wilson Classic - picked it up 4 months later. My first high end 1911 was a Wilson ordered with mom - today in addition to that Classic, I have 2 CQB’s, 2 CQB Tactical LE’s and 2 EDC X9’s. Wilson Combat is such a fantastic company, wonderful people, phenomenal guns and these videos are icing on the cake! Love these vids!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
That's a nice collection!
@@chrispetersen113 Thanks so much! I decided that instead of having dozens of guns, I would focus on really good guns that I buy on layaway and make little payments that makes it possible!
Now who would of ever thought 🤔 these two guys would be carrying Wilson Combat EDC, 💪🇺🇸
Cant say enough how much I love these sit down talks
They're standing up
I both love and respect both of you guys, where I work I have to be sure I am concealed so these days I carry a S&W Shield, it's the smallest lightest Gun that is still as near 100% reliable, I have put a lot of rounds downrange (around 3000) with it and thus far it has not had any malfunctions, I have enough faith in it that I got one for the wife as well.
Great stuff always look forward to what these two have to say. That Commander size pistol Hackathorn was carrying brings a tear to the eye just a beautiful piece all the way around
Thanks guys. I always learn from you both. You are both icons in the industry.
Great to hear!
Great video! I love carrying my full size 5" 45 Colt 1911 in my Milt Sparks Nelson style holster. And I enjoy when you all talk about the great 1911. I know that it may seem like you are beating a dead horse, because you all have covered so many things on the gun, but it never gets old and always gets my attention. Thanks for the great video guys!!!! I enjoy them a lot!!!
Great discussion. A lot of what is mentioned are things you only learn when you start carrying and discover the ins and outs of specific platforms.
I, for one, have the deepest appreciation for the work and presentations you both provide, Thank You
Our pleasure!
Gentleman...I have watched all of your videos and this is the 1st time I have commented..I am 56 years old and have made a few laps around the block..I absolutely love the 2 of you jaw jack the topic of all guns! Please keep it up and God bless....
Thanks for commenting!
I could sit and listen to y'all talk all night, always great topics with great info 😃
Thank you Mr Wilson for your input!
I'm in your age group and I love listening to your opinions because not only do I learn a bunch you also end validating alot of what I've learned over the years. My edc is the glock 43x with the shield arms 15 mags. So except for the cost factor I'm right there with you with regards to your thinking. I pick your channel when I drive and shuffle your play list it's a firearm university while I drive. Thanks Rico
Love you guys ! Please keeps these coming!
Learning from you all really appreciate the knowledge.
I really like these guys they are freaking the best reminds me of my grandpa that's passed now but nice to see old timers and I feel blessed to hear what they have to share 🙏🏻 🙌🏻
Great video gents! I have carried my X9 daily for almost 5 years and it has LOTS of holster wear. I also carry in a Milt Sparks 55BN - if you love leather, they are top notch! I would love to see a video that digs into the Lehigh bullet performance on those wild hogs. Penetration, Tissue Damage, Blood Loss, etc. Always look forward to hearing from “THE” Gun Guys!
I sure like listening to you two talking about what and why of what y’all like to carry….
My everyday carry is a 5" steel 1911 in .45 acp. It is a Springfield Armory Custom Shop Professional that was made for my agency. I'm retired now but still carry this gun every day. Yes, a government model 1911 is heavy but it's also slim. I use a very stiff gun belt from We The People and an IWB leather holster from Milt Sparks at about 3:30. I use Wilson Combat 8 round magazines. One in the pipe and an extra mag gives me 17 rounds of .45 acp. I use Golden Sabers or Hydro Shock or whatever duty ammo I have on hand. This is the most comfortable rig for me. Thanks for producing these videos! I love learning the habits of legends in the industry. I would love to own that pistol Bill is currently carrying but I just plain can't justify the cost when I already own this Springfield that has proven to be the best handgun I've ever had the privilege of carrying. Its a smooth, tight, reliable, tack driving powerhouse. Maybe I'll come across a clean used Wilson one day. I'd love to own one his masterpieces.
Great guys here and love the civil and respectful comments without a bunch of bad language. I wish I could afford one of these guns but many of us just can’t afford a $2500+ gun. They are a piece of art however. Maybe one day. For now I’m sticking with the 365 because it allows me to pocket carry it in those places I can’t get by with a larger gun. It fits me well and it shoot better with it than anything short of a 1911. Thanks for the video. Love the fact that you are still in the game even though you both could rest on your laurels
I use a leather pancake holster for my 3" Springfield Armory 1911 and that defeats the 3 o'clock belt loop. Very nice guy's.
One day I’ll have one but for now a stainless dan Wesson specialist 10mm 10rd cobra mags loaded with 155 extreme defense will do…but by lookin at bills bullets mines the hunters…big flutes..handloaded with cfe ..love everything you fellers do and have done for us…thank you from eastern Ky…
My EDC for 20+ yrs was some form of Colt .45, Combat Elite at first, then a 1991-a1. Decided about 5 yrs ago to go a different route, so my EDC today is a Sig p229 Scorpion Elite .40. Absolutely love it. I've always admired Wilson's quality over the years from what I've shot or held; can't really tell why I've never bought or carried one.
Great video you guys. You laid it out in simple terms for a guy that has been carrying daily since the mid1980s, and I completely agree with your assessment. I carried all kinds of guns in the beginning from a full size 1911 down to a S&W 5 shot double action only 357 mag. I wasn't comfortable with the thought of shot placement with the little but powerful revolver and although very proficient with the 1911 it was too damn heavy for EDC. I finally settled on an aluminum frame Commander in 45 ACP about 15 or 20 years ago and I doubt I'll ever change. I own a S&W 1911sc and a Dan Wesson Guardian and they both function flawlessly. Don't be offended Bill, I own one of your guns as well and love it. I've also taken classes from Massad.
Thanks for sharing your EDC information.
You bet!
Love these videos, so much experience and information here, even if I'll Never be able to afford one of these guns.
Last pistol I bought before leaving Idaho, same pistol Bill Wilson showed. I sent it back to Wilson to change the sights, dumped the fiber optic for one of his big orange night sight front and had an adjustable rear on the back ( was the combo the shop suggested) and I have no worries. The pinky extensions are a must for my size hand and the holster is the Plain-Jane version Mr. Wilson showed. Outstanding combo In the 10 round, have to state I live in now, this gets it done 8/10 hours a day. Gonna have to pass on that odd bullet but I respect highly your pick. Had to go with Mr. Hackathorn’s call on ammo, 135 HP. Thanks gentleman for a great video.
Ken I fell in love with the beautiful pictures of your homestead. The video was great but I felt a certain peace come over me with the pictures of the landscape.
Thank you for another great video from two national treasures.
Our pleasure!
I like these regular contents. Please continue to put out more contents on the regular!
The audio and camera qualities are very nice!
Thanks! Will do!
I have gone from a Glock 19 to my relatively new Wilson Combat SFX9 3.25 INCH with no rail. I carry it in a Milt Sparks IWB leather holster. My biggest concern when carrying a 1911 platform has always been the safety, and the chance it may disengage at the wrong time. The SFX9 has a crisp safety that has a crisp engage and disengage, which gives me the confidence at all times. I carry 124 grn HST in mine.
When I first started to carry many years ago I used leather. I transitioned to kydex. I must have gone through dozens of kydex and oddly I have returned to leather and I love it. Leather is an excellent choice and my preferred.
About 45 years ago, I shot in the I.P.S.C. national championship match and as a custom gun builder just getting started in the business. I gave away a free Chanpionship custom gun package. Worth about $1000 at the time. As luck would have it, Mr. Ken Hackathorn, picked up the prize package after asking Ross Seyfried if my work was any good, and when Ross told him I was a good pistolsmith, Ken picked up my prize off of the table and later sent me a new Colt 1911 to have me do my work on for him. From what Ken told me, that 1911 45 was his carry and match gun for many years as it was both accurate and reliable at the same time. Thanks to Ken's review on that gun in a gun mag a few months later, my pistolsmithing business told off like crazy and I was back logged on work for years. Now being 75 years old, I am retired and Fishter Custom Firearms is closed. Thaks to Kens review I had over 30 years of gunsmithing business to keep me well feed. Thanks again Ken. Yours Truly, Don Fisher
Thanks for writing! I'll pass that on to Ken.
Beautiful Guns I have the EDC X-9 and love it
Love Wilson Combat… so much so, I now carry a gen5 Glock 23 .40s&w as my EDC…. As Hackathorn said, “I love guns and change them up every six months.”
I enjoyed that. I guess what surprised me the most was the frequency of changes with each of you with regards to your primary carry. I have the Experior, EDC X9, SFX9 and SFT9 I recently purchased to replace my Kimber Ultra CDP II .45 (maybe) that I have carried for the last 15 years since CCW's were first made available up in MO where I was at the time (now in AR overlooking the state line not far from you all). I have always had a lot of guns available to me as a Class 3 SOT but I never 'rotated' my primary carry which was this platform and what I learned to shoot well in the USMC circa early 80's before the 9mm was adopted. I love your guns and am proud to own them. Keep up the good work and GREAT video's!!
This was a good one !
Both your carry pistols I like !
Leather holsters I’ve carried for over 55 years now and still think they are the best for their purpose!
I’m a wheel gun person and have been all my life , I just like them !
Currently I carry a S&W 586 and have for 21 years now !
I switch off and carry my fine S&W 617 model which I’ve owned now for 7 years !
You have a great program I really enjoy it !
We need to create a library of all of your videos. They are all very informative and entertaining!
Jesus! Love you guys! Please never stop the knowledge flows
Thanks another great Video!!! Please make more!!!
I want the gun Bills carrying for the same reason! Always love the Wilson guns ! Thank you again for the video !
Legends. Thank you.
Another great episode.
Thank you for repeating the name of Bills ammo! Didn't hear it the first time . I'm carrying the critical defense too !
Simple and effective drills are always appreciated Gentlemen, thank you
More to come!
Agree. Your skill drills are lots of fun to watch and see
Super interesting. I guess I'll never have a fine gun like those on my fixed income, but I will never be unarmed. It's nice to see works of art like that.
First off, I really appreciate your videos! Would like to see your reviews on some other manufacturers everyday carry guns. S&W, Glock, Springfield and so on. Thanks.
Thank's guys.
Nothing but the very best from The Gun Guys, (Mas included, 'course!)..
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I'm 74 and have been shooting since age 6 and reloading since age 14. Life long hunter and occasional competitor. That said, I've been a fan of BOTH of you (and Skeeter and Elmer) for all my adult life. Nearly 30 years working (and carrying) in Denver area (including some "bad" places downtown) but now living in the rural foothills of SW Colorado battling raccoons, skunks, coyotes, bobcats, lions and bears (one on my deck 4 months ago). Interestingly, my 2 carry guns (depending on season and clothing of the day, are the same as yours: a micro 9 and a Commander. Great choices, men!!! Thanks so much for staying active in producing these vids for our pleasure and education.
Best gun channel by far.
Ken there you go again I love your 1911s
Thanks, I always enjoy you videos. I agree with the belt loop problem, my work around is the pancake style holster.
Thanks for watching!
My solution also . Blessed day to all and thanks ! 👍🏻🙏💕
Love you guys!!
I’m not an experienced enough shooter to carry. I’m glad I have a few acres to keep it on me. When I’m out in the woods.
I carry a Mossberg MC1sc 9mil and I am very impressed with it ...nice guns guys
Glock 48 with shield arms 15rd mag, Dara IWB holster and Tenicor mag pouch. In the winder I'll also carry a Glock 43 in a galco ankle holster as backup.
Good show as always. The only gun I would give up either my CZ 75D compact or RAMI for would be Bill Wilson’s EDC X9 compact. It is an absolute work of art. However, we’re getting out of dodge to a country with more sensible gun laws and so I’ll be selling my entire collection of handguns and long guns. And literally, aside from giving up the CZ’s, my biggest regret is NOT being able to get the X9. It’s amazing.
What county has better gun laws?
Man, I did that when I moved to the Philippines for a police training contract. I sold over 100 guns, was over there for a few years, got hurt and had to come back here. I regret having sold all of my guns. I just had to buy the good ones back at higher prices later, and some simply could not be replaced. If I had it to do over again, I'd find a trusted friend to keep them for me, just in case. As long as you have that lovely blue passport you can always come back to visit them.
Outstanding content Gentlemen plus MASS ROCKS.
I'm currently carrying a Ruger sr1911 commander. Hopefully some day there will be a Wilson combat hanging in it's place. Great video 👍👍
THANKS, another great video.
Thanks again!
Super interesting to see what kind of 1911s old people carry
Interesting as always, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Good to see Bill stepping forward, and taking the lead on the vid.
Always enjoy thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
i’d love to see bill wilsons face if ken pulled out a taurus and extolled it’s virtues.
All good and very helpful, thanks
You're welcome!
Love to see you guys make a commander style edc 10mm 4 inch barrel slim hammer fired pistol that wouldn't print...now that would be amazing...good video
Great video! Would love one of your 1911s someday, but in the meantime rocking a Sig 365 with your grip module. Its been awesome!
Right on
I'm pretty new to this and really appreciating y'all's mature and expert perspectives. I bought a brand new Walther Q4 steel frame two months ago and the darn thing has rust in a few spots, as well as the grip screws😭
Make no mistake, those 2 guys are icons in the gun community. There are a lot of wannabes these days, but you can trust what those guys say.
I bought a remora holster for my shield, gotta say I do love it. Very comfortable, forget you’re even wearing it. Give it a try
Well first of all I have never had a Wilson gun but if it wasn’t for you all I would have sold my edc. The p365xl I loved but the grip was just a little to slim to shoot repetitive every time. But after I purchased your grip module for the Xl I am in love again with my gun. Thank you so much for you ingenuity!!! When is the grip module for the 365 a macro coming to the shelves. I need it so bad just don’t tell my wife…. Haha!!
I find myself going down the same road as Bill. Don't have any hip problems to deal with but the larger guns always patterned and they could get uncomfortable sitting or in a vehicle. Now... I don't find myself or my budget in the Wilson Combat category... Yet... So I have found a subcompact, brand SA M2, in 45 with 9+1 and a backup full size mag of 13. I did though invest in a nice Kramer Leather holster. It fits my hand well, I shoot it regularly in matches and it can be concealed just about anywhere. Maybe for a retirement gift to myself I'll be able to step up to something in the Wilson Combat line that is comparable. Keep up the great videos!
Guys love listening to you ! Maybe it's something our age ? I carry mine the same way . If you are going to carry a gun for defense? I carry it always on me in a good holster .
Glock 43x with 3.5 lb trigger and the new shield 15 round magazines.
Trijjicon night sights. Crucial concealment holster.
Thanks guys
Our pleasure!
bless that story - i was having hip problems , so , i could lose some weight on my EDC .. not from everywhere, but you know , excessive weight !
gotta cut that mag size and ammo type before you cut the apple pie dessert , so true !
Love your channel and videos, especially The Gun Guys. I'd be interested I'd seeing some videos about the development of the AR-15 over the decades into the modular system for defensive and combat shooting as well as its development as a hunting rifle up to the 300 Hamr. Bill's hunting experiences with alternate AR cartridges and Ken's teaching experience and viewpoint during the MP-5 to M-4 transition would be an interesting bit of history to record. It's come along way since I packed an M16A1 eons ago as a Marine. I think You both would have valuable insights on its evolution and development.
Ken always agrees with Bill, on everything, when you're on the payroll, it's hard not to, but i respect these guys. Also, I love wilson combat products. They're the best in the business, i would love to own one of their 1911s if i can afford it.
You guys are awesome, I carry a Glock 26 which is the Toyota Corolla of pistols. You guys carry the Mercedes Benz of pistols. I salute you.
39 degrees Fahrenheit this morning in SE Idaho.
No I'm not ready for it!!!
As usual great content men and I concur lifelong gun guy have gone from 5 inch government to sub compact 9mm but still only leather
Another great video from two legends! Curious to see a video of how you two carry. I know you mentioned how you carry, but it'd be great to see how you do it. More specifically because you both don't carry with a strong cant, I'm wondering about concealment or if you think that even matters. Great channel and I appreciate all of the knowledge from you two and from Mas!
That was interesting and I appreciate the remarks about the holsters and particularly the ammo. So many choices in self defense ammo now. Lots of advertising on holsters. One of the key points was to carry a pistol one shoots well, which implies is fun to shoot. Revolvers are the same way. So many J frames, but they don't pass the shoots well (15 yards) test nor fun to shoot. Revolvers start getting fun with the Model 19 carry comp K frame, a great every day sidearm for self defense in revolvers. The same water line for slide actions exists where the Kahr P9 Covert is above water and Kimber Micro 9 below water. Shoot with a club or buddies to try their sidearms. Military, police, and competition pistols are not every day carry for self defense.
Mine’s an SFX9, 10 rnd with a Southern Trapper custom holster. Best holster I’ve ever owned.
I'd love to get a Wilson combat x9 supergrade. What a treasure of a gun.
My competition gun is a .45ACP WC CA Protector. It is a PHENOMENAL pistol (especially after escaping California and upgrading it with Bullet Proof parts)...but it's a bit big and heavy for EDC. That role is fulfilled with my WC 4" EDC X9 9mm or my Ed Brown Kobra Carry in .45ACP.
I went to a sig p238 with underwood extreme penatrators several years ago. During the Summer, in the Texas heat, I am usually wearing gym shorts after work, so pocket carrying a lighter platform provided more comfort. I found myself carrying more often, so I decided to use it year round.
The Hornady plant is down the road from me in Grand Island Nebraska. I make frequent trips there cause when I do the tour, which never gets old, I get a free box of ammo of my choice. I also purchase ammo there at a great price. I want to move in across the street. They are great people.
Cool video
Love the Lehigh hard hitting
Bill best wishes with the surgery. God bless.
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I love the show.
I have one of the early EDC9's. I really need to use and carry it more often, however as they discuss in the video other guns make it into the rotation. Now with cooler weather, I'm leaning to the full size 1911's.
Square trigger guards have always been indicative of up to date modern and futuristic design aesthetics. They look very distinct and state of the art. JEM and Infinity frames accentuate this perfectly. An all stainless or hard chrome 4" commander 1911 with a melt job, contour /bobtail, bull barrel and short curved trigger in .45 is something I've been meaning to add to my collection. Would probably even take priority over my current daily P365XL. Nothing feels as good in the hand as a 1911.
Great video, guys ! A possible subject for a future video could be addressing the possibility of the danger of ricocheting projectiles from steel targets at close range. Considering the amount of new gun owners and the amount of ( hopefully ) training involved in getting proficient, this might be an interesting subject.
Its always so enjoyable to watch the gun guys!! Great video gentlemen!!
Beautiful guns. And I wish I knew which watch Ken was wearing.