I have a Bersa 45 Fire Storm). It shoots really well. I have a few friends that are gun snobs. If you don't buy an overpriced name brand gun than whatever you have is junk. Of course at the range they are silent as I shoot with my cheap junky guns (Bersa 45 and a Kel-Tec 380 as well as they shoot. I was told years ago by our drill instructor not to under estimate an enemy because they have cheap weapons because no matter what the weapon costs it will kill you as dead as the most expensive weapons you can buy.
I have a Stevens 320 pump which I pulled out of a creek near where I was living. (Yes I went through local law enforcement and did everything properly) all I did was put the gun in evaporust let it soak, dry, put it back together lubed it with wd40 (all I had) and put 38 rounds of number 8 Winchester bird shot through it and never had any issues, stayed right and tight. Helluva shotgun.
It's not everyday that someone pulls a shotgun out of a creek, clean it and it shoots great. I'm jealous! Thanks for the great comment and we also thank you for watching our video.
There's lots of good gun educator/informational channels on youtube... Olde English Outfitters for example I like them, but personally I think Mixup & Paul Harrel are my two favorites :) A nice combination of being informative with a nice touch of humor in both of them :) thank you guys for everything you do. As usual gotta love that "Yeaahh" after a good shot xD
Totally agree with your choices, Mixup98 and Paul, and may I personally add one more - Lucky Gunner. I have purchased the Mossberg Maverick 88 based on Mixup98s' reviews, and already had the Stevens 320 for a few years now. Love both. Very nice review today on the 3 presented.
@@johnjanoscrat8000 Of course! Any good gun reviewer suggestions are more than welcome to me, I think i've heard of Lucky Gunner myself... Also congrats on that! The shotgun I have right now is a Hatsan Escort Slugger pump 12 g. with 18 inch barrel but I do honestly want to get the Mossberg Maverick 88 at some point in the future. It just looks too good to Not get imo xD Thanks for your comment! It's nice to see people agree with my choices :)
@@666Lachrimae666 Thanks for the super reply. Dunham Sports in my area often has the Hatsan Escort Slugger on sale and I've wondered about that gun and at a very reasonable price. FIY in my opinion the Stevens 320 is built like a tank and the Mossberg Maverick 88 is slim and sexy. Love both, however. Have a great day and rest of the week. Thanks again.
@@johnjanoscrat8000 I can definitely recommend it! :) Funnily enough it's not even what I ordered, I ordered an EAA Churchill 18' online but when I got to the gun store in my area they had told me it was out of stock... I was like wtf why they'd let me order it then!? xD but they were nice about it they let me just grab any shotgun they had In stock for the same price that I paid, and so I picked the Escort slugger instead :3 and i'm not disappointed. Thank you for the very kind replies and reviews! I wish the same for you as well :)
I was amazed at your choice of representative firearms! Years back, my own research led to my favorites: My Bersa Firestorm 380, my Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle, and a close second on shotguns, my Maverick 88 Security with a folding stock! I appreciate your live tests (with what I assume is your son) to confirm the handing and performance of each gun. Your comments reveal a true assessment of performance and not an appeal to the gun culture hype that worships certain brand names with an undue reverence. I also appreciate the fact you avoid some of the "blue" language the peppers many RUclips videos. Keep it up!
Your research, from years ago, was spot on with the Bersa, Henry and Maverick 88 (my longtime viewers know what I think about the Maverick 88 shotgun). Yes, that is my son and I love making these videos with him. I am a certified expert when it comes to "blue" language but, as you noted, I won't use it in my video out of respect to my viewers. My son and I both thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on our video 👍🤠 👍😎
@@mixup98 I appreciate the judicious composition and editing too. My ears are far from virgin (I was an LEO for 22 years - go figure!), and I must confess to having uttered most of them a time or three down through the years, but you don't cheapen your videos by including unnecessary "utterances," and that just adds to their curb appeal, IMO. I've literally clicked away from videos that I thought were going to be quite interesting due to the constant barrage of F-bombs and other "pirate language" they contained. People can use whatever "salty" language they want to use in their videos, but there's no requirement that I watch them, and I don't.
@@SCSlimBoiseID I was a corrections officer for about 13 years so I definitely know a thing or two about listening to a constant barrage of salty language. I have also stopped watching some videos due to the unnecessary F-bombs. Anyways, thank you for your LEO service and it is always good to hear from you.
Bersa's are very accurate. I'd carry one despite being "low" capacity and a "weak" round. A Bersa Thunder saved a disabled friend of mine from a strong armed robbery. Getting that Bersa put in his face, with a "not today" being drawled by my slow talking friend sent that bad guy packing.
They are wonderfully made and a steal at that price point. I wouldn't consider .380 weak. That thing is modeled after the famous PPK which originally came chambered in .32 ACP- another underestimated round that did its job fine back in the day. People place too much emphasis on caliber and capacity when shot placement is what really counts.
Modern 380 is a perfectly capable round for self-defense, especially up close and personal, but I regularly practice out 25 yards and can make headshots every time. The 380 round is a solid choice in my opinion.
We have 2 bersa thunders. We love them. Great shooters, accurate. However, I wouldn’t consider them viable for carry…. Or defense…. Due to their penchant for lack of reliability. Yes, when you get it going… it’s fine… but the magazines do give out… and that’s where most of the failures with them come from.
Depending on the intended use, I will agree with your statement. As someone who trains a lot and a former competition shooter I want a gun that will withstand hard usage. But for the worried single women, single mothers, older women who have lost their husbands, they just want something that will go bang when they pull the trigger in case of a home invasion. Women are waking up to the fact that they are victims of choice, and that they truly will be the first responders in their own crisis situations.
@@nmr6988 Very true. It's necessary as men to show the women in your life the importance of gun knowledge and self defense. My fiance is already on track to getting her CCW and she started out extremely antigun. Talk to them and show them the way, they need will likely need it more than us!
Ok Mixup! Another great video! I've owned the Henry survival rifle, but never fired it. Sold it to a buddy who wanted it. I currently own three Bersas. The .380 has always been perfect (feeding and ejection) and is very accurate. It feeds factory ammo and my handloads without a problem. The .22 version (mine is an early '90s model) is great so long as you use the high velocity stuff (learned it the hard way). It never fails with the higher pressure brands. I shoot Rem.Viper and CCI Stingers & mini-mags almost exclusively, but it works ok w/cheaper bulk pack Win., Rem Thunderbolt and Federal stuff. Just expect an occasional hitch with ejection. It has smoothed up a bunch in the almost 30 yrs of ownership. It hasn't failed in a long, long time. My third Bersa is the Ultra Compact .45 acp. I've owned it for about 7 years. It has never once failed to feed, fire, or eject, and the ergonomics are perfect for my large hands. Bersa firearms deserve a much better reputation than they've been given. Thank you for your gun-snob free reviews. So happy I found your channel!
Hello Robert and I'm glad you found our channel. Yeah, Bersa makes excellent firearms and I believe the Argentina police and military carry and use Bersa made firearms. Sounds like you have a nice little collection of Bersa pistols. Thank you for the nice compliment regarding my snob-free reviews. I have over 300 videos on youtube and we hope you get the chance to watch a lot of them. Take care and thanks again.
Like this channel, it deserves more respect and acknowledgement then it's given. Part Demo Ranch...part Forgotten Weapons. Knowledge-based info + real world effects. Add to that the Oscar grade performances and you got all the makings of functional and informative art [of lead].
I love your camera work...wide angle, slow motion, runs the gamut. Another winning video. I could and probably will watch you guys all day. Thanks again. So much fun.
Over 25 years ago, I forfeited my deposit when I refused the Charter Arms militarized AR-7 that an FFL ordered for me. Ventilated barrel shroud, fixed front and rear sight, rough fit and finish and built out of light castings and plastic. Several years later, I disassembled a neighbor's older AR-7 and cleaned it. Made like a cap gun. One standard single slot , dome screw held the cast alloy receiver side plate on. When I lifted it off, everything fell out-not designed to disassemble, much less oil! Reminded me of the cast alloy cap guns I had as a kid. Henry also uses cast Zamac receivers in their .22 rifles-John in Texas
Gearhead. Why did you pull the sideplate? Just pull the cocking handle out at the groove & the bolt, return spring falls right out the front. ( bbl off) Spray it down with brake cleaner, oil it & reassemble. Easy.
The Savage Stevens 320 is my first shotgun and I still love it today. I bought it about 5 years ago and it came with a fiber optic front sight and a rear ghost ring sight. Not one hiccup to this day. Accurate as hell with slugs too. It is my only shotgun so I can't compare to others just yet. In fact, last week I ordered a Mossberg Mav 88 in FDE and I should have it in my hands by next week. I watched your Mav 88 video before purchasing and you were one of the reasons I chose the Mossberg.
I had a Maverick 88 as the first shotgun I had ever bought. I'd have rather went with the Stevens 320 even though I liked the M88. Traded it for a remote control car that I've never even ran once. PS: Buy yourself a really nice shotgun. Beretta A400... Benelli Nova... Why? Because what you'll end up with is a dozen cheaper guns and some oddballs. Meanwhile, you could have had a really nice one. Even a used high-end shotgun is a wonderful buy.
FAMOUS RANGER - Great choice on the Mav 88 FDE. I've actually been thinking about picking one up in that color just so I can do a review on it (I'm always looking for an excuse to shoot a shotgun). Please let us all know what you think of your Maverick 88 after you shoot it. Have fun, stay safe and thanks for watching my video.
That was so cool watching the Henry spit out casings in slow motion.. After watching how well they shoot, I may have to go buy one of my own.. I have three Bersa handguns. .380 (Thunder). 9mm and 45 APC.. All three shoot fantastic and have shot 100's of rounds thru them with zero failures. Performed better than some of my more "expensive" pistols.
Bersa Firestorm was the best “cheap” I regret selling to the kid at the range desk. Took a 9shot after market mag, accurate, easy to take down and ate every kind of ammo. Paid $250 five yrs ago. Too cool a pistol to pass up if you see one. Another fun vid, thanks so much for your reviews.
Thanks for showing us a few more budget friendly firearms, & nice shooting by you & Son. Y'all need to get that just-sassy-enough gal in more videos (my apologies to her, I'm horrible at remembering names).
Hello Chris. I would love to have Jess in more of our videos but she spends most of her time taking care of her horses and giving riding lessons. I promise I will try and get her in a video sometime in the near future. 👍🤠 👍👧
Thank you for pointing out that picking up your trash after shooting is done by you guys. I sure wish everyone would do the same!!!! Thanks for the reviews and the content!!!! Great job!!!
I have had one for years now. It is pleasant to shoot for long armed people like me because it has a long length of pull. It is accurate enough for what it is supposed to be. I don’t know if they have updated them any further since I got it, but mine likes the faster .22LR loads. I wish I had picked one up when they were still making them in silver.
Thomas, I bought one of those around the same time and I still have it to. I love the heck out of it. I just picked up a Henry's AR-7 a couple weeks ago. One of these days I will take both of them out and shoot them.
I've got the one my dad owned back then. Works great and never had a problem with it. My wife liked it so much we picked up a newer Henry for her. I have no idea where he got that from about them not being good. Over 40 years old and still runs well.
I wish everyone would pick up their trash but some humans are slobs and unfortunately we all have to deal with them. I would like to thank you for being an eight year subscriber to my channel 👍🤠
Nice video. But you forget to mention best budget pistol on planet,M57 7,62x25 Tokarev. That killer bullet go trough level3 protection police vest like butter. And pistol costs around 200,250usd. Make a video of M57 next time.
Everyone in the "budget [insert gun type] videos" gives love to the Maverick 88/Mossberg shotguns. I'm glad to see love given to some other options, like the Stevens 320
@@mixup98 Too right my friend. Obtaining a license for any kind of firearm in Britain is nigh on impossible. Well I do have an air pistol for indoor plinking lol. All the best.
@@obesetuna3164 it’s strange how boris johnson is a conservative yet doesn’t go to fix gun rights, I feel sorry for you guys, if the queen wants to go walking around with a fully automatic machine gun and a bazooka open carry style, nothing will happen to her, no guards or police will arrest her, but if a normal person goes and tries it they are fucked and sentenced for a long time,
Bought my first AR7 in 1976 for something like $75CDN, Trekked with me for years and was practically all the time in my pickup. Was shot mostly for plincking and shot so much ammo from it that chamber got worn out, Aluminum barrel steel lined but chamber part was no thicker than rest and with time it enlarged. Hope they fixed that part,. Got me an old Winchester single shot competition barrel and modified it, became even more accurate. Mike's used to make larger clips for it, a 25 and 40 round mags. Another mode existed, AR9 in 9mm caliber. Can be seen in James Bond movie "From Russia with love"
Great shooting, guys! I really appreciate these budget gun videos, because the majority of my female students who show up are single moms, single students, widows, or a married mom with a stressed income. They show up with all kinds of budget guns, and by and large I have to say they run perfectly well. It doesn't have to be a competition model or a Glock that you want to put hundreds of rounds through every week, assuming you had the money. They just want something that will go bang when they pull the trigger in the case of a home invasion. I'm grateful that there are so many reliable economy guns out there!
I have shot and reviewed dozens of "budget" firearms and almost all of them have been extremely reliable and more than accurate for their intended use. We have several more economy firearm videos planned in the near future and we hope you enjoy them.
Snow in the desert in early October? Either a freak storm or Mixup 98 and Son. My donut's on the latter. I had a Bersa Thunder some years ago. It shot quite well, but it ONLY liked factory ball ammo. I polished the feed ramp, tried several "major" brands of JHP ammo, and worked all sorts of magic on my handloads in an effort to cure its indigestion, but to no avail. I sold it back to the retailer I bought it from. I really wanted that little shooter to work, and it did - as long as factory ball was the only item on the menu. Shotgun did itself proud. Same for the AR7-like survival rifle. Your GoPro sure is a brave little camera. Stay safe out there. Cheers.
One of those Henry 22 rifles has been in a log 🪵 out in the woods where I live for thirty years and it was hidden away for a escape gun or prep gun and it still shoots perfect I know the dude who hide it because he used to shoot with my gun group back in the day !
Love my lil Henry survival as well. Polished up the trigger sear, put a piece of heat shrink around the trigger surface for your finger, added a tiny piece of stick on felt to the front of the trigger guard so the mag doesnt jiggle and its just a blast to shoot.
Funny I had a Charter Arms AR-7 it was a piece of crap. But it never jammed, misfired, failed to eject or any issue. Except the magazine's bent while loading.. But I was young and broke. It taught me a important lessen. The next month I purchased a Mossberg 500. Then in The early eighties I build up a lot of milsurp rifles. Good stuff cheap mostly American and German. Now I have a great collection of rifles and shotguns. Two M1 rifles, M1A, Ruger Mini thirty and 14. A bunch A few years ago I got 10/22 take down. The only guns I ever sold were the Charter Arms and some pistols because of NY laws. Thanks for the tip about southern Nevada. I have appointments with two realtors in December. Thanks for that I will let you know. Great video
My Charter Arms taught me to appreciate firearms that would actually work. 😊 I hope you are able to find a nice place here in southern Nevada and I'm sure you will love it here. Good luck 👍
Have the 320, for those who want to run some kind of a side saddle and not cut up their fore end or TRY to make some other one work, get a fore end wrench, a Hogue fore end for a winchester 1300 and their adapter nut that extends the 4.5" ( or 4.75" ) slide tube to a more common length, for under $80 you can have a nice fore end and use a side saddle ( Velcro or otherwise ) that you don't have to alter anything, and I do mean anything, for it to all fit and function ( I have the part #'s, no grinding / cutting / sanding, and its sturdy, no BS ). Been wanting to get a Henry Survival for a little while now, it's on my " to buy eventually " list, I like the idea / design of it, and the history to it's existence is interesting.
I like budget guns. I have a Hertiage Rough Rider, 2 Bersa thunder 380s, a single stack and a double stack Plus model and Taurus G3 and G3C. I use them all regularly.
@@mixup98 I thoroughly enjoy your videos. And I always get homesick for the south west and the high desert everytime I watch them. Pennsylvania is a far cry from Arizona. Thank you good sir for your content.
My dad had one of those little survival 22s. My uncle got it after my dad passed away. My mom gave it to him. I was not happy about that. My uncle is gone now and that rifle is in his family now.
If you kayak or canoe camp... Great little camp gun. Especially since it floats. Take along some snake shot. Run some high visibility duct tape around the stock to waterproof it and not lose sight of it.
@B R, you should take the plunge. I bought one because I wanted a 22 rifle in my car at all times, just in case of emergencies or if I happen to be passing a fun range when I'm driving to various jobs. If it's perfectly under the back seat and it's just a ton of fun to shoot.
The big problem with the Charter Arms AR7 is that the people could not read. The owners manual tells you to only use high speed 22s . If you did it worked perfect, if you used reg 22s it did not work well.
That doesn't explain why my brothers Charter Arms would fire full auto or why my bolt didn't close completely and the rifle practically blew up in my hands. And yes, we could even read back then.
What a great video my brother I have all those pistols I bought them because of your reviews and once again thank you God bless you and your family keep up the good work
I know a lot of people complain about the Charter Arms version of the AR-7, but I had one back in the early 80's and it was a really fun gun to shoot. Very accurate and reliable. It had the feature of floating if it went overboard because of the styrofoam filled stock, the Henry version won't. The Charter Arms version also had an aluminum barrel with a steel insert, not sewer pipe ABS plastic like the Henry, but that's one of the things that keeps the Henry price down so people can afford it. The Bersa reminds me a lot of a Walther PPK too. Thanks you guys for another great review of inexpensive guns for the masses out there.
The Bersa looks much more like a Makarov than a PPK. Also, be careful with the V-Crown ammo. It is notorious for not expanding consistantly. It uses a two stage expansion design in the cavity that is VERY sensitive to the properties of the lead alloy, especially the hardness/ductility.
I have the Stevens 320 field 12 gauge pump. It came with a 28" barrel. I paid almost $300 out the door. It's actually a great shotgun. I used it for deer hunting. I eventually bought a Remington 870 12 gauge. I use the 870 for deer hunting now. But I never had any problems with the Stevens 320!! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is on a budget and wants a 12 gauge.
I carried that firestorm in college. Good little pistol. First thing I did was disable that mag safety. The thought of having an unusable round in the chamber is terrifying.
@@thegrayowl1557 Assuming you're still alive. In a home defense scenario you're not guaranteed a second trigger pull, especially if the first was just a harmless click
Very cool video..I have an older Bersa Thunder and a Henry AR 7..love them both..my pump is a 35 year old Mossberg 500 with 900 add ons.. none of these have evry failed me
Hey that Henry Survival Rifle reminded me of the “crutch” concealed rifle the assassin used in the 70s movie “Day if the Jackal”. Really good and the other guns too. 🙋♂️🇬🇧
Great shootin boys. This is why I keep my Maverick nearby when I am at the house. I think the target loads would do just fine stopping an intruder. My buddies dad still has shotgun shot in his knee from way back in the day. I forget the story, but some guy shot at him and his buddies when they were up to no good.
Hello Jacob. I like the Henry Survival rifle but there are better options available for your first gun. The Henry has crude sights and it's not really designed for high volume shooting. I would suggest that you take a look at the Rossi RS22 rifle, the Winchester Wildcat or the Ruger 10/22 rifle. I have reviewed all of them and they are rather inexpensive, reliable and accurate. Here is the review on the Winchester Wildcat .22 rifle that I did several years ago: ruclips.net/video/xtrjOoeF7Sk/видео.html
@@mixup98the Ruger 10/22 is arguably one of the best semi auto rifles ever!! I’m embarrassed to say I just bought my first one! I have 3 gun safes full of various guns, including several 22 rifles, but just got a 10/22. Dang it’s nice! A tack driver too!
First of all my Henry holds 8 shots per clip but let me admit, that`s no big deal. In 2018 Utah let the hunters use rimfire ammo for turkeys. I had to see if the ar-7 would work, as s survival rifle. I did get my turkey with it, along with CCI stingers. A turkey would be the biggest game I would wish to shoot with a 22lr but the Henry AR-7 will work as a survival gun.
I love my bersa Firestorm. Also they make nine round deluxe mags with bigger Pinky extensions that work great. I shoot it the most out of all my guns which makes it interesting finding ammo for the Little beast. Great work with the videos mix up
Oscar winning indeed! haha Great video as always! Ive owned a few Bersa Thunders over the years, and never had a problem with any one them. Your video makes me want to go and buy one again. haha
My Hr has ports a red dot, mag extension and polished gate modifications for quick loading and polished feed ramp and barrel. My AR7 has a scope, steel barrel, polished feed ramp and barrel. Both were very cheap but are awesome guns.
The FireStorm .380 is the only Bersa handgun one can buy in California. It has a nice hefty feel and balance. Whereas the Bersa Thunder is somewhat lighter weight using some polymer components. The FireStorm is suitable for all shooters. Want more capacity? Look for one of the Thunder’s magazines which interchange nicely. Also is similar to the Russian Makarov which can also be found in .380 as well. The de-cocker is a nice feature. I have one and my 30-year old niece has one .
Im a fan of the AR-7 and we make a variety of slings for them --- but have been locked down during Covid so I dont know whats going to happen. I recommend CCI ammo and 1250fpm, not 1600 or 900 ammo of any brand.
The Stevens 320 is a pretty good budget shotgun. Little rough right out of the box sometimes but they often break in good. I'd swap out the pistol grip stocks for a regular stock on it myself as it makes hitting the release a lot easier. Maverick 88 is still the way to go in that price range, but wouldn't feel too bad about being stuck with a Stevens. The Henry AR-7 I would have to say no to. I've had a few of them over the years and they've always been a bit picky on ammo and the likes. The Rossi RS-22 and RB-22's are great coming in usually under $160. They even have a .22 WMR semi auto for about $270-300 which is pretty solid too. The RS-22 is the same as the Mossberg 702 Plinkster but usually $30-50 cheaper. So it'll take the same accessories and magazine options. Another good contender in that range is the Winchester Wildcat. Essentially a Ruger 10/22 with some minor upgrades and uses factory 10/22 magazines. Some aftermarket mags may not fit properly though. The Bersa Thunder was my first handgun gun I ever bought. A Bersa Thunder Plus CC model specifically. I paid $320 after taxes. Kept it for nearly 5 years before moving on. Solid guns, reliable, durable, simple, and relatively accurate. Not much to dislike other than the cost of .380 ammunition these days and sometimes that jolting recoil being a blowback.
I have owned and reviewed both the Mossberg 702 Plinkster and the Winchester Wildcat rifle, and you're right Christopher, they are both very good firearms and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an inexpensive but reliable .22 rifle.
Those early ar7's wasn't very good my one friends dad had one, it's funny cause a few years ago he bought a newer Henry one and haven't had any issues. Cool video and good shooting, always good watching you guys shooting together
You guys do a lot of shooting at that location and it always looks clean. Thanks, from one shooter to another, for always picking up your trash! Some of the videos on youtube showing where people shoot are horrible. They have basically turned a nice area into a trash dump.
Unfortunately we are seeing a lot more trashy areas around here that used to be nice and I refuse to shoot a video where there is trash. Finding a clean area is getting harder because of all the inconsiderate shooters that don't pick up their trash.
Your videos like these do so well is easy to see. Your informative with great knowledge, we know you won't bullshit us on the firearms. If they work or if they don't. Along with your humor and it's a winning combo. Thanks
You are very welcome Scott and I really appreciate not only your great feedback but also the nice comment. My son and I will continue to make these videos as long as we are able to and we thank you and all of our viewers for watching them 👍🤠 👍😎
I always heard negative things about Bersa. My Firestorm worked great after 350-400 rounds back to back once in a while I would have to push the slide into battery bit stayed accurate. A friend had the Wealther PPK amd loves my Bersa more. He said the trigger and accuracy was better. Still waiting to get a Henry survival rifle
Second that. Gf mom has one and asked me to clean it before we all had a day at the range. Thing was filthy. 450 rounds it failed to battery. Pop the slide and a quick scrub and it was good to go. She swapped for an old 380 tiger I had in the safe.
I know it's super obvious, but Maverick 88 is one that could make this list, but the fact you listed 3 other great guns is awesome. I may hvae to get me one of those Bursa pistols. Really inexpensive, and love the look of it - and that it's equivalent, the Walther PPK 380, is about $300-400 more expensive
The only reason the Maverick 88 didn't make it into this video is because it was featured in my previous "budget" video. My long time viewers know that I absolutely love Mossberg shotguns. Here is that video for anyone that may have missed it: ruclips.net/video/QM58ZtwLSz0/видео.html
Not sure if anyone else knows but the stevens 320 security model will cycle shorty shells without any adapters. Just have to be very quick with the pullrack motion. So not 100% reliable cycling but they will cycle.
I did a review last year shooting my 320 with mini shells and although some of the shells would cycle I found they were to unreliable for me to consider using them in my shotgun.
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I have a Bersa 45 Fire Storm). It shoots really well. I have a few friends that are gun snobs. If you don't buy an overpriced name brand gun than whatever you have is junk. Of course at the range they are silent as I shoot with my cheap junky guns (Bersa 45 and a Kel-Tec 380 as well as they shoot. I was told years ago by our drill instructor not to under estimate an enemy because they have cheap weapons because no matter what the weapon costs it will kill you as dead as the most expensive weapons you can buy.
The Beretta looks more like the Walther than the bersa but man those bersa thunders are hard to beat
I have a Stevens 320 pump which I pulled out of a creek near where I was living. (Yes I went through local law enforcement and did everything properly) all I did was put the gun in evaporust let it soak, dry, put it back together lubed it with wd40 (all I had) and put 38 rounds of number 8 Winchester bird shot through it and never had any issues, stayed right and tight. Helluva shotgun.
It's not everyday that someone pulls a shotgun out of a creek, clean it and it shoots great. I'm jealous! Thanks for the great comment and we also thank you for watching our video.
There's lots of good gun educator/informational channels on youtube... Olde English Outfitters for example I like them, but personally I think Mixup & Paul Harrel are my two favorites :) A nice combination of being informative with a nice touch of humor in both of them :) thank you guys for everything you do. As usual gotta love that "Yeaahh" after a good shot xD
Agree 100%
Totally agree with your choices, Mixup98 and Paul, and may I personally add one more - Lucky Gunner. I have purchased the Mossberg Maverick 88 based on Mixup98s' reviews, and already had the Stevens 320 for a few years now. Love both. Very nice review today on the 3 presented.
@@johnjanoscrat8000 Of course! Any good gun reviewer suggestions are more than welcome to me, I think i've heard of Lucky Gunner myself... Also congrats on that! The shotgun I have right now is a Hatsan Escort Slugger pump 12 g. with 18 inch barrel but I do honestly want to get the Mossberg Maverick 88 at some point in the future. It just looks too good to Not get imo xD Thanks for your comment! It's nice to see people agree with my choices :)
@@666Lachrimae666 Thanks for the super reply. Dunham Sports in my area often has the Hatsan Escort Slugger on sale and I've wondered about that gun and at a very reasonable price. FIY in my opinion the Stevens 320 is built like a tank and the Mossberg Maverick 88 is slim and sexy. Love both, however. Have a great day and rest of the week. Thanks again.
@@johnjanoscrat8000 I can definitely recommend it! :) Funnily enough it's not even what I ordered, I ordered an EAA Churchill 18' online but when I got to the gun store in my area they had told me it was out of stock... I was like wtf why they'd let me order it then!? xD but they were nice about it they let me just grab any shotgun they had In stock for the same price that I paid, and so I picked the Escort slugger instead :3 and i'm not disappointed. Thank you for the very kind replies and reviews! I wish the same for you as well :)
This guy has a top notch gun channel
Awesome....thank you Crash!
I was amazed at your choice of representative firearms! Years back, my own research led to my favorites: My Bersa Firestorm 380, my Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle, and a close second on shotguns, my Maverick 88 Security with a folding stock! I appreciate your live tests (with what I assume is your son) to confirm the handing and performance of each gun. Your comments reveal a true assessment of performance and not an appeal to the gun culture hype that worships certain brand names with an undue reverence. I also appreciate the fact you avoid some of the "blue" language the peppers many RUclips videos. Keep it up!
Your research, from years ago, was spot on with the Bersa, Henry and Maverick 88 (my longtime viewers know what I think about the Maverick 88 shotgun). Yes, that is my son and I love making these videos with him. I am a certified expert when it comes to "blue" language but, as you noted, I won't use it in my video out of respect to my viewers. My son and I both thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on our video 👍🤠 👍😎
@@mixup98 I appreciate the judicious composition and editing too. My ears are far from virgin (I was an LEO for 22 years - go figure!), and I must confess to having uttered most of them a time or three down through the years, but you don't cheapen your videos by including unnecessary "utterances," and that just adds to their curb appeal, IMO. I've literally clicked away from videos that I thought were going to be quite interesting due to the constant barrage of F-bombs and other "pirate language" they contained. People can use whatever "salty" language they want to use in their videos, but there's no requirement that I watch them, and I don't.
@@SCSlimBoiseID I was a corrections officer for about 13 years so I definitely know a thing or two about listening to a constant barrage of salty language. I have also stopped watching some videos due to the unnecessary F-bombs. Anyways, thank you for your LEO service and it is always good to hear from you.
@@mixup98 “…certified expert….” LOVE it! LoL
Grace and Peace
Bersa's are very accurate. I'd carry one despite being "low" capacity and a "weak" round. A Bersa Thunder saved a disabled friend of mine from a strong armed robbery. Getting that Bersa put in his face, with a "not today" being drawled by my slow talking friend sent that bad guy packing.
They are wonderfully made and a steal at that price point. I wouldn't consider .380 weak. That thing is modeled after the famous PPK which originally came chambered in .32 ACP- another underestimated round that did its job fine back in the day. People place too much emphasis on caliber and capacity when shot placement is what really counts.
@@WinterInTheForest absolutely! the .32acp/.32 S&W LONG served our great grand Parents generation very well!
Modern 380 is a perfectly capable round for self-defense, especially up close and personal, but I regularly practice out 25 yards and can make headshots every time. The 380 round is a solid choice in my opinion.
We have 2 bersa thunders. We love them. Great shooters, accurate. However, I wouldn’t consider them viable for carry…. Or defense…. Due to their penchant for lack of reliability. Yes, when you get it going… it’s fine… but the magazines do give out… and that’s where most of the failures with them come from.
@@WinterInTheForest totally agree.
You have inspired me. When the vid is over I’m headed out to the Joplin Rifle and Pistol Club to try out my new budget gun -a stainless Taurus G3C.
Absolutely love this channel, good & cheap firearms are far more important than expensive ones lol
Depending on the intended use, I will agree with your statement. As someone who trains a lot and a former competition shooter I want a gun that will withstand hard usage. But for the worried single women, single mothers, older women who have lost their husbands, they just want something that will go bang when they pull the trigger in case of a home invasion. Women are waking up to the fact that they are victims of choice, and that they truly will be the first responders in their own crisis situations.
@@nmr6988 Very true. It's necessary as men to show the women in your life the importance of gun knowledge and self defense. My fiance is already on track to getting her CCW and she started out extremely antigun. Talk to them and show them the way, they need will likely need it more than us!
@@mpkp2011 , good on you! I know you've been the biggest influence on your fiance. you did well!
@@nmr6988 hey thanks bud, hope you have a great day!!
Ok Mixup! Another great video!
I've owned the Henry survival rifle, but never fired it. Sold it to a buddy who wanted it.
I currently own three Bersas. The .380 has always been perfect (feeding and ejection) and is very accurate. It feeds factory ammo and my handloads without a problem.
The .22 version (mine is an early '90s model) is great so long as you use the high velocity stuff (learned it the hard way). It never fails with the higher pressure brands. I shoot Rem.Viper and CCI Stingers & mini-mags almost exclusively, but it works ok w/cheaper bulk pack Win., Rem Thunderbolt and Federal stuff. Just expect an occasional hitch with ejection. It has smoothed up a bunch in the almost 30 yrs of ownership. It hasn't failed in a long, long time.
My third Bersa is the Ultra Compact .45 acp. I've owned it for about 7 years. It has never once failed to feed, fire, or eject, and the ergonomics are perfect for my large hands.
Bersa firearms deserve a much better reputation than they've been given.
Thank you for your gun-snob free reviews.
So happy I found your channel!
Hello Robert and I'm glad you found our channel. Yeah, Bersa makes excellent firearms and I believe the Argentina police and military carry and use Bersa made firearms. Sounds like you have a nice little collection of Bersa pistols. Thank you for the nice compliment regarding my snob-free reviews. I have over 300 videos on youtube and we hope you get the chance to watch a lot of them. Take care and thanks again.
Like this channel, it deserves more respect and acknowledgement then it's given.
Part Demo Ranch...part Forgotten Weapons. Knowledge-based info + real world effects. Add to that the Oscar grade performances and you got all the makings of functional and informative art [of lead].
I love your camera work...wide angle, slow motion, runs the gamut. Another winning video. I could and probably will watch you guys all day. Thanks again. So much fun.
Hello Congac Bodean....we both thank you for the very nice compliment!
Over 25 years ago, I forfeited my deposit when I refused the Charter Arms militarized AR-7 that an FFL ordered for me. Ventilated barrel shroud, fixed front and rear sight, rough fit and finish and built out of light castings and plastic. Several years later, I disassembled a neighbor's older AR-7 and cleaned it. Made like a cap gun. One standard single slot , dome screw held the cast alloy receiver side plate on. When I lifted it off, everything fell out-not designed to disassemble, much less oil! Reminded me of the cast alloy cap guns I had as a kid. Henry also uses cast Zamac receivers in their .22 rifles-John in Texas
Gearhead. Why did you pull the sideplate? Just pull the cocking handle out at the groove & the bolt, return spring falls right out the front. ( bbl off) Spray it down with brake cleaner, oil it & reassemble. Easy.
Great video! I like all three. I've had a Bersa Thunder 380 for years and I love it! Keep up the good work!
The Savage Stevens 320 is my first shotgun and I still love it today. I bought it about 5 years ago and it came with a fiber optic front sight and a rear ghost ring sight. Not one hiccup to this day. Accurate as hell with slugs too. It is my only shotgun so I can't compare to others just yet. In fact, last week I ordered a Mossberg Mav 88 in FDE and I should have it in my hands by next week. I watched your Mav 88 video before purchasing and you were one of the reasons I chose the Mossberg.
I had a Maverick 88 as the first shotgun I had ever bought. I'd have rather went with the Stevens 320 even though I liked the M88. Traded it for a remote control car that I've never even ran once.
PS: Buy yourself a really nice shotgun. Beretta A400... Benelli Nova... Why? Because what you'll end up with is a dozen cheaper guns and some oddballs. Meanwhile, you could have had a really nice one. Even a used high-end shotgun is a wonderful buy.
FAMOUS RANGER - Great choice on the Mav 88 FDE. I've actually been thinking about picking one up in that color just so I can do a review on it (I'm always looking for an excuse to shoot a shotgun). Please let us all know what you think of your Maverick 88 after you shoot it. Have fun, stay safe and thanks for watching my video.
I'm loving this new series of videos, nice 👌
Glad you like them and I have several more in the planning stages.
That was so cool watching the Henry spit out casings in slow motion.. After watching how well they shoot, I may have to go buy one of my own.. I have three Bersa handguns. .380 (Thunder). 9mm and 45 APC.. All three shoot fantastic and have shot 100's of rounds thru them with zero failures. Performed better than some of my more "expensive" pistols.
Bersa Firestorm was the best “cheap” I regret selling to the kid at the range desk. Took a 9shot after market mag, accurate, easy to take down and ate every kind of ammo. Paid $250 five yrs ago. Too cool a pistol to pass up if you see one. Another fun vid, thanks so much for your reviews.
Love the AR7. Not for everyday plinking but comes in handy in a jam and easy to carry.
jam is the correct description of the AR7
Thanks for showing us a few more budget friendly firearms, & nice shooting by you & Son. Y'all need to get that just-sassy-enough gal in more videos (my apologies to her, I'm horrible at remembering names).
Hello Chris. I would love to have Jess in more of our videos but she spends most of her time taking care of her horses and giving riding lessons. I promise I will try and get her in a video sometime in the near future. 👍🤠 👍👧
Thank you for pointing out that picking up your trash after shooting is done by you guys. I sure wish everyone would do the same!!!! Thanks for the reviews and the content!!!! Great job!!!
Thank you Shane. Yes, I wish everyone would pick up their trash when they are done shooting but.....there are a lot of slobs out there.
Ive always thought those Henry survivals were so cool. One that's on the list that I always skip over. I'll snag one soon.
I have had one for years now. It is pleasant to shoot for long armed people like me because it has a long length of pull. It is accurate enough for what it is supposed to be. I don’t know if they have updated them any further since I got it, but mine likes the faster .22LR loads. I wish I had picked one up when they were still making them in silver.
The wildlife always loves it when Mixup and Son roll into town. They get something to eat, something to drink and a nice close shave.
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I bought a Charter Arms AR7 back in the late 70s for around seventy dollars.
I still have it.
Thomas, I bought one of those around the same time and I still have it to. I love the heck out of it. I just picked up a Henry's AR-7 a couple weeks ago. One of these days I will take both of them out and shoot them.
I've got the one my dad owned back then. Works great and never had a problem with it. My wife liked it so much we picked up a newer Henry for her. I have no idea where he got that from about them not being good. Over 40 years old and still runs well.
Thank you for making a point of picking up your trash. Some people on my hunting lease don't have that same consideration for others.
I wish everyone would pick up their trash but some humans are slobs and unfortunately we all have to deal with them. I would like to thank you for being an eight year subscriber to my channel 👍🤠
I'd love to see the history of that old truck and how it came to be there. If only the original owners could see into it's future.
The Rossi Matched Barrel 410/22 is a fun gun and it’s great for first time shooters all for a good price.
You are 100 percent right, the Rossi pair rifle 410/22 is a great little rifle. Have one and wouldn't let it go for nothing love shooting it.
Nice video. But you forget to mention best budget pistol on planet,M57 7,62x25 Tokarev. That killer bullet go trough level3 protection police vest like butter. And pistol costs around 200,250usd. Make a video of M57 next time.
My 1st .22 was an Armalite AR-7, still works well. Everybody should have a Bersa 380 in some form, they’re way better than price indicates.
in your being conversational and discursive with simplicity you make the best videos in the RUclips landscape
Thank you Lèon...you always leave the best comments 👍🤠
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Everyone in the "budget [insert gun type] videos" gives love to the Maverick 88/Mossberg shotguns. I'm glad to see love given to some other options, like the Stevens 320
From the UK, you guys are so lucky to have this kind of choice.
Hello Obese Tuna and greetings from the great state of Nevada, USA. We are indeed lucky 👍👍
@@mixup98 Too right my friend. Obtaining a license for any kind of firearm in Britain is nigh on impossible. Well I do have an air pistol for indoor plinking lol. All the best.
@@obesetuna3164 it’s strange how boris johnson is a conservative yet doesn’t go to fix gun rights, I feel sorry for you guys, if the queen wants to go walking around with a fully automatic machine gun and a bazooka open carry style, nothing will happen to her, no guards or police will arrest her, but if a normal person goes and tries it they are fucked and sentenced for a long time,
I hope your rights are restored.
@@kentuckyboy541 The gun laws here have always been extremely harsh. All the best.
Valuable addition to the previous budget guns video, guys. And this time you blew up some hominy! Excellent!
Blowing up hominy is not only the right thing to do but it's also fun!!
Bought my first AR7 in 1976 for something like $75CDN, Trekked with me for years and was practically all the time in my pickup. Was shot mostly for plincking and shot so much ammo from it that chamber got worn out, Aluminum barrel steel lined but chamber part was no thicker than rest and with time it enlarged. Hope they fixed that part,. Got me an old Winchester single shot competition barrel and modified it, became even more accurate. Mike's used to make larger clips for it, a 25 and 40 round mags.
Another mode existed, AR9 in 9mm caliber. Can be seen in James Bond movie "From Russia with love"
Great shooting, guys! I really appreciate these budget gun videos, because the majority of my female students who show up are single moms, single students, widows, or a married mom with a stressed income. They show up with all kinds of budget guns, and by and large I have to say they run perfectly well. It doesn't have to be a competition model or a Glock that you want to put hundreds of rounds through every week, assuming you had the money. They just want something that will go bang when they pull the trigger in the case of a home invasion. I'm grateful that there are so many reliable economy guns out there!
I have shot and reviewed dozens of "budget" firearms and almost all of them have been extremely reliable and more than accurate for their intended use. We have several more economy firearm videos planned in the near future and we hope you enjoy them.
Snow in the desert in early October? Either a freak storm or Mixup 98 and Son. My donut's on the latter. I had a Bersa Thunder some years ago. It shot quite well, but it ONLY liked factory ball ammo. I polished the feed ramp, tried several "major" brands of JHP ammo, and worked all sorts of magic on my handloads in an effort to cure its indigestion, but to no avail. I sold it back to the retailer I bought it from. I really wanted that little shooter to work, and it did - as long as factory ball was the only item on the menu. Shotgun did itself proud. Same for the AR7-like survival rifle. Your GoPro sure is a brave little camera. Stay safe out there. Cheers.
Glad to see the Bersa getting some love. Great little pistol, very reliable, and a great price point. The Thunder Combat is my EDC.
Bursa Thunder 380 very nice gun and very accurate !
Thank you for teaching your son and your audience the importance of cleaning the mess after a day of fun!
Absolutely!!
One of those Henry 22 rifles has been in a log 🪵 out in the woods where I live for thirty years and it was hidden away for a escape gun or prep gun and it still shoots perfect I know the dude who hide it because he used to shoot with my gun group back in the day !
Love my lil Henry survival as well. Polished up the trigger sear, put a piece of heat shrink around the trigger surface for your finger, added a tiny piece of stick on felt to the front of the trigger guard so the mag doesnt jiggle and its just a blast to shoot.
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Funny I had a Charter Arms AR-7 it was a piece of crap. But it never jammed, misfired, failed to eject or any issue. Except the magazine's bent while loading.. But I was young and broke. It taught me a important lessen. The next month I purchased a Mossberg 500. Then in The early eighties I build up a lot of milsurp rifles. Good stuff cheap mostly American and German. Now I have a great collection of rifles and shotguns. Two M1 rifles, M1A, Ruger Mini thirty and 14. A bunch A few years ago I got 10/22 take down. The only guns I ever sold were the Charter Arms and some pistols because of NY laws. Thanks for the tip about southern Nevada. I have appointments with two realtors in December. Thanks for that I will let you know. Great video
My Charter Arms taught me to appreciate firearms that would actually work. 😊 I hope you are able to find a nice place here in southern Nevada and I'm sure you will love it here. Good luck 👍
@@mixup98 I will I'm looking in a few but the dry heat will do me good.
Love your channel. Long time viewer.
Have the 320, for those who want to run some kind of a side saddle and not cut up their fore end or TRY to make some other one work, get a fore end wrench, a Hogue fore end for a winchester 1300 and their adapter nut that extends the 4.5" ( or 4.75" ) slide tube to a more common length, for under $80 you can have a nice fore end and use a side saddle ( Velcro or otherwise ) that you don't have to alter anything, and I do mean anything, for it to all fit and function ( I have the part #'s, no grinding / cutting / sanding, and its sturdy, no BS ). Been wanting to get a Henry Survival for a little while now, it's on my " to buy eventually " list, I like the idea / design of it, and the history to it's existence is interesting.
i have a older survival rifle my dad gave me from the late 70s early 80s and its been my fav lil 22 to shoot and takin it apart makes storing it great
I’ve got one too and it’s a great plinking gun
I like budget guns. I have a Hertiage Rough Rider, 2 Bersa thunder 380s, a single stack and a double stack Plus model and Taurus G3 and G3C. I use them all regularly.
Yes indeed! My Rough Rider will probably be in my next "budget" video.
@@mixup98 I thoroughly enjoy your videos. And I always get homesick for the south west and the high desert everytime I watch them. Pennsylvania is a far cry from Arizona.
Thank you good sir for your content.
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You boys sure spend a lot of time goofing off !! Well, you do it all safe and in good fun and we all love it. Thanks.......
My dad had one of those little survival 22s. My uncle got it after my dad passed away. My mom gave it to him. I was not happy about that. My uncle is gone now and that rifle is in his family now.
Never Disappointed. Great Shooting guys. I've considered the Henry
If you kayak or canoe camp... Great little camp gun. Especially since it floats. Take along some snake shot. Run some high visibility duct tape around the stock to waterproof it and not lose sight of it.
@@mattmarzula Yeah. Boating Accident proof haha
@B R, you should take the plunge. I bought one because I wanted a 22 rifle in my car at all times, just in case of emergencies or if I happen to be passing a fun range when I'm driving to various jobs. If it's perfectly under the back seat and it's just a ton of fun to shoot.
I have one of those Henry survival 22 and man I love it. Great little rifle and deadly accurate. As always great video guys!
I keep mine under the back seat of my pickup truck and yes, it is a great little rifle.
The big problem with the Charter Arms AR7 is that the people could not read. The owners manual tells you to only use high speed 22s . If you did it worked perfect, if you used reg 22s it did not work well.
That doesn't explain why my brothers Charter Arms would fire full auto or why my bolt didn't close completely and the rifle practically blew up in my hands. And yes, we could even read back then.
What a great video my brother I have all those pistols I bought them because of your reviews and once again thank you God bless you and your family keep up the good work
I know a lot of people complain about the Charter Arms version of the AR-7, but I had one back in the early 80's and it was a really fun gun to shoot. Very accurate and reliable. It had the feature of floating if it went overboard because of the styrofoam filled stock, the Henry version won't. The Charter Arms version also had an aluminum barrel with a steel insert, not sewer pipe ABS plastic like the Henry, but that's one of the things that keeps the Henry price down so people can afford it.
The Bersa reminds me a lot of a Walther PPK too. Thanks you guys for another great review of inexpensive guns for the masses out there.
We should have another "budget" video posted tomorrow....stay tuned.
henry, an affordable piece of junk
The Bersa looks much more like a Makarov than a PPK. Also, be careful with the V-Crown ammo. It is notorious for not expanding consistantly. It uses a two stage expansion design in the cavity that is VERY sensitive to the properties of the lead alloy, especially the hardness/ductility.
The 320 is based on the Winchester 1200/1300 . There's so many great budget guns out now.
I have the Stevens 320 field 12 gauge pump. It came with a 28" barrel. I paid almost $300 out the door. It's actually a great shotgun. I used it for deer hunting. I eventually bought a Remington 870 12 gauge. I use the 870 for deer hunting now. But I never had any problems with the Stevens 320!! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is on a budget and wants a 12 gauge.
Not sure if it was mentioned but the ar7 actually floats too, perfect for a boat ⛵
I carried that firestorm in college. Good little pistol. First thing I did was disable that mag safety. The thought of having an unusable round in the chamber is terrifying.
Why? That sounds like it'd be a great thing in case someone else (i.e. a kid that doesn't know any better) gets a hold of it
@@thegrayowl1557 Thinking you're able to fire and hearing *click* is not what you want
@@TheWhoamaters I'm assuming you can just eject the dud round, right?
@@thegrayowl1557 Assuming you're still alive. In a home defense scenario you're not guaranteed a second trigger pull, especially if the first was just a harmless click
I have the Bersa Thunder in both .380 and .22 LR. Both are fun pistols to shoot.
Good review! Thanks for educating on the economical choices for different firearms.
You are very welcome Wayne and I'm hoping to post several more "budget" videos in the near future.
Very cool video..I have an older Bersa Thunder and a Henry AR 7..love them both..my pump is a 35 year old Mossberg 500 with 900 add ons.. none of these have evry failed me
I've always liked the AR-7 concept but I really wish they'd offer it in 9mm too.
Hey that Henry Survival Rifle reminded me of the “crutch” concealed rifle the assassin used in the 70s movie “Day if the Jackal”. Really good and the other guns too. 🙋♂️🇬🇧
Great movie, even better book!
@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 yeah but, did you read the movie? Because I had seen the book. It was just okay.
Ditto Dat…. Memories of that movie is one of the reason I bought my first (of 3) AR-7
Great shootin boys. This is why I keep my Maverick nearby when I am at the house. I think the target loads would do just fine stopping an intruder. My buddies dad still has shotgun shot in his knee from way back in the day. I forget the story, but some guy shot at him and his buddies when they were up to no good.
I believe that bersa .380 it’s a awesome little pistol. I own two of them and they are phenomena
I hope to do a full review on my Bersa in the near future 👍🤠
I carry a bersa thunder every day. Never had a malfunction, 5-6 years now.
Like that Bersa a lot. But best of all were those Sam Peckinpah slo-mo shots! I mean you guys is really gettin good.
I have that Bersa and love it, Combat model.
4:18 - Smashing Pumpkins fans should appreciate that. 😉
Might end up getting that Henry for my first gun just to learn with and have maybe a little 22 pistol also to train drills before I decide to carry
Hello Jacob. I like the Henry Survival rifle but there are better options available for your first gun. The Henry has crude sights and it's not really designed for high volume shooting. I would suggest that you take a look at the Rossi RS22 rifle, the Winchester Wildcat or the Ruger 10/22 rifle. I have reviewed all of them and they are rather inexpensive, reliable and accurate. Here is the review on the Winchester Wildcat .22 rifle that I did several years ago: ruclips.net/video/xtrjOoeF7Sk/видео.html
@@mixup98the Ruger 10/22 is arguably one of the best semi auto rifles ever!! I’m embarrassed to say I just bought my first one! I have 3 gun safes full of various guns, including several 22 rifles, but just got a 10/22. Dang it’s nice! A tack driver too!
Taurus judge can be had at just under $400 and if you run that federal 000 buckshot, its a monster.
First of all my Henry holds 8 shots per clip but let me admit, that`s no big deal. In 2018 Utah let the hunters use rimfire ammo for turkeys. I had to see if the ar-7 would work, as s survival rifle. I did get my turkey with it, along with CCI stingers. A turkey would be the biggest game I would wish to shoot with a 22lr but the Henry AR-7 will work as a survival gun.
You're right, they are 8 round magazines and I stand corrected. Thanks Kenneth.
@@mixup98 Thankyou for your reply. But the main thing is, your video was awesome.
I love my bersa Firestorm. Also they make nine round deluxe mags with bigger Pinky extensions that work great. I shoot it the most out of all my guns which makes it interesting finding ammo for the Little beast. Great work with the videos mix up
Keep the budget videos coming! That pumpkin was a nice touch :-)
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Oscar winning indeed! haha Great video as always! Ive owned a few Bersa Thunders over the years, and never had a problem with any one them. Your video makes me want to go and buy one again. haha
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Glad to see you still like the Henry, it's been on my list of guns to get since your original review.
I have a Henry AR7 and its surprisingly accurate for take apart rifle.
Go ahead Yeet, get a Henry...you won't regret it (no, I don't receive a commission from Henry). 👍🤠
Thanks for the review! Dang you guys are great shots
Thank you Tim and we also thank you for recently subscribing to our channel.
another good video,enjoy the warm , we are headed into winter here in Alberta,7 months of feeding cattle and restoring guns
Killer slow-mo takes on the 22 rifle good fun ,nice camera
👍😎 Thank you Joesie!
My Hr has ports a red dot, mag extension and polished gate modifications for quick loading and polished feed ramp and barrel. My AR7 has a scope, steel barrel, polished feed ramp and barrel. Both were very cheap but are awesome guns.
The FireStorm .380 is the only Bersa handgun one can buy in California. It has a nice hefty feel and balance. Whereas the Bersa Thunder is somewhat lighter weight using some polymer components. The FireStorm is suitable for all shooters.
Want more capacity? Look for one of the Thunder’s magazines which interchange nicely. Also is similar to the Russian Makarov which can also be found in .380 as well. The de-cocker is a nice feature. I have one and my 30-year old niece has one .
Dad is showing the son how it's done, But after seeing him shooting! He has learned well from Dad. What an awesome family 🙏
Thank you so much Toby....we really appreciate the great comment.
The first gun I fired was one of those Henry Survival rifles. I loved it.
Im a fan of the AR-7 and we make a variety of slings for them --- but have been locked down during Covid so I dont know whats going to happen. I recommend CCI ammo and 1250fpm, not 1600 or 900 ammo of any brand.
The Stevens 320 is a pretty good budget shotgun. Little rough right out of the box sometimes but they often break in good. I'd swap out the pistol grip stocks for a regular stock on it myself as it makes hitting the release a lot easier. Maverick 88 is still the way to go in that price range, but wouldn't feel too bad about being stuck with a Stevens.
The Henry AR-7 I would have to say no to. I've had a few of them over the years and they've always been a bit picky on ammo and the likes. The Rossi RS-22 and RB-22's are great coming in usually under $160. They even have a .22 WMR semi auto for about $270-300 which is pretty solid too. The RS-22 is the same as the Mossberg 702 Plinkster but usually $30-50 cheaper. So it'll take the same accessories and magazine options. Another good contender in that range is the Winchester Wildcat. Essentially a Ruger 10/22 with some minor upgrades and uses factory 10/22 magazines. Some aftermarket mags may not fit properly though.
The Bersa Thunder was my first handgun gun I ever bought. A Bersa Thunder Plus CC model specifically. I paid $320 after taxes. Kept it for nearly 5 years before moving on. Solid guns, reliable, durable, simple, and relatively accurate. Not much to dislike other than the cost of .380 ammunition these days and sometimes that jolting recoil being a blowback.
I have owned and reviewed both the Mossberg 702 Plinkster and the Winchester Wildcat rifle, and you're right Christopher, they are both very good firearms and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an inexpensive but reliable .22 rifle.
The Stevens can't be beat for about $200. Put a light/laser combo on that and it's ready for home defense.
Those early ar7's wasn't very good my one friends dad had one, it's funny cause a few years ago he bought a newer Henry one and haven't had any issues. Cool video and good shooting, always good watching you guys shooting together
The laugh track... Nice touch! 😆
Thanks Eric 😁
You guys do a lot of shooting at that location and it always looks clean. Thanks, from one shooter to another, for always picking up your trash! Some of the videos on youtube showing where people shoot are horrible. They have basically turned a nice area into a trash dump.
Unfortunately we are seeing a lot more trashy areas around here that used to be nice and I refuse to shoot a video where there is trash. Finding a clean area is getting harder because of all the inconsiderate shooters that don't pick up their trash.
I bought a Stevens 320 12 gauge shotgun for less than $200 and I shot over 50 rounds out of it and no issues. I love it.
My friend has a Fire Storm .380 and it’s a great gun. I have a Stevens 320 and it’s probably the best $200 I’ve ever spent!
I love how you guys do reviews of the cheap stuff, most are a great value. Awesome video Sir (and son)!
Your videos like these do so well is easy to see. Your informative with great knowledge, we know you won't bullshit us on the firearms. If they work or if they don't. Along with your humor and it's a winning combo. Thanks
You are very welcome Scott and I really appreciate not only your great feedback but also the nice comment. My son and I will continue to make these videos as long as we are able to and we thank you and all of our viewers for watching them 👍🤠 👍😎
The snow in southern Nevada @12:49 this time of year is so lovely. LOL
Yes it is! ⛄
My son has the Stevens, only thing he could find during the 2020 pandemic drought. I love that 22.
Great video, guys!! It's nice to know there are still some affordable firearms out there. Thanks for the info.
I always heard negative things about Bersa. My Firestorm worked great after 350-400 rounds back to back once in a while I would have to push the slide into battery bit stayed accurate.
A friend had the Wealther PPK amd loves my Bersa more. He said the trigger and accuracy was better.
Still waiting to get a Henry survival rifle
Second that. Gf mom has one and asked me to clean it before we all had a day at the range. Thing was filthy. 450 rounds it failed to battery. Pop the slide and a quick scrub and it was good to go. She swapped for an old 380 tiger I had in the safe.
Nice video, you guys need to do more of the under $300 videos.
I know it's super obvious, but Maverick 88 is one that could make this list, but the fact you listed 3 other great guns is awesome. I may hvae to get me one of those Bursa pistols. Really inexpensive, and love the look of it - and that it's equivalent, the Walther PPK 380, is about $300-400 more expensive
The only reason the Maverick 88 didn't make it into this video is because it was featured in my previous "budget" video. My long time viewers know that I absolutely love Mossberg shotguns. Here is that video for anyone that may have missed it: ruclips.net/video/QM58ZtwLSz0/видео.html
I tell ya I can't look at the ar 7 without wishing that someone would come back out with the ar 5 22 hornet rifle
Not sure if anyone else knows but the stevens 320 security model will cycle shorty shells without any adapters. Just have to be very quick with the pullrack motion. So not 100% reliable cycling but they will cycle.
I did a review last year shooting my 320 with mini shells and although some of the shells would cycle I found they were to unreliable for me to consider using them in my shotgun.
I have the first version of the Henry survival rifle, although it isn’t perfect it sure is fun