Videos tagged with Budget Firearms

This video highlights five affordable firearms that offer exceptional value, often overlooked due to aesthetics or market trends. The presenter, Scott from Line 45, emphasizes practical performance and cost-effectiveness, detailing specific models like the Smith & Wesson M&P 40, Rossi RP63, Mossberg Maverick 88 Security, Ruger American, and Hi-Point 995TS, providing insights into their build quality, reliability, and current market pricing.

This video exposes commonly regretted handgun purchases, highlighting issues like poor reliability, harsh recoil, impractical size, and difficult maintenance. It advises potential buyers to rent firearms before purchasing to avoid common mistakes and buyer's remorse, recommending proven alternatives like the Glock 19, Sig P365, and CZ P10.

This video breaks down five affordable firearms that are often overlooked but offer significant value. The presenter, Scott from Line45, highlights the Smith & Wesson M&P40, Rossi RP63, Mossberg Maverick 88, first-gen Ruger American, and Hi-Point 995TS, emphasizing their reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in the used market. The focus is on practical function over aesthetics, making these guns excellent choices for budget-conscious buyers.

This video highlights five budget-friendly concealed carry handguns available for under $350, emphasizing value, reliability, and concealability over mainstream hype. The featured firearms are the Ruger RXM, Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact, Taurus G3C, Ruger MAX-9, and Taurus GX4, all praised for their performance and features relative to their price point. The instructor advises prioritizing quality defensive ammunition, a Kydex holster, and proper training.

This video reviews several firearms that have become significantly more affordable in 2026 due to market shifts. The PSA PA-15 is highlighted as an entry-level AR-15 option, while bolt-action rifles like the Ruger American Gen 2, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, and Weatherby Vanguard are praised for their value. The Smith & Wesson Sport III is noted as a factory-built AR offering good quality for its price. The Ruger American Gen 2 Ranch is specifically recommended for its compact size and magazine compatibility.

This episode of 'Rate Your Guns Live' focuses on firearms under $1500, with hosts evaluating submitted photos based on aesthetics and perceived value. The core mechanic involves rating guns as 'fire' or 'water,' with a strong emphasis on personal opinion and visual appeal rather than just functionality or price. The segment highlights the subjective nature of firearm appreciation and encourages viewers to submit their own firearms for evaluation.

This video explains the fundamental operation of a single-action revolver, emphasizing its user-friendly nature for new shooters and children. It highlights the Heritage Rough Rider as a budget-friendly option with low recoil, making it ideal for learning and recreational shooting.

The video argues that .38 Super offers no practical advantage over 9mm Luger, citing its higher cost and limited availability. The speaker also clarifies a previous video about .38 Special revolvers, emphasizing that the recommendation was a direct answer to a specific viewer question about overlooked budget options, not a personal endorsement of those particular models over others like the LCR.

This video explores seven firearms that are often available at significantly lower price points, explaining the practical reasons behind their affordability. The presenter, Scott from Line 45, details the mechanical designs, common issues, and market factors contributing to the low cost of models like the High Point C9, Mossberg Maverick 88, Rossi RS22, Heritage Rough Rider, SCCY CPX-2, Ruger EC9s, and Savage Axis. The focus is on understanding why these guns are cheap, rather than them being inherently unreliable or low-quality.

This video from Line45 provides an expert analysis of current ammunition prices, highlighting significant drops in popular calibers like 9mm Luger, .223/5.56 NATO, .40 S&W, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 12 Gauge, and 5.45x39mm. The instructor, Ted, leverages his extensive experience to guide viewers on stocking up before potential future price increases, referencing specific retailers and historical price fluctuations. The content is highly instructional for budget-conscious firearm owners looking to maximize training and defensive readiness.

This video highlights five (plus a bonus) handguns that are currently available at significantly reduced prices due to market shifts and evolving trends. The presenter emphasizes that these firearms remain reliable and capable for various uses like home defense, range practice, or concealed carry, despite being overlooked. Buyers can capitalize on these deals before prices potentially rise again.

This expert guide, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, breaks down the best AR-15 options across four distinct price ranges: $500, $1000, $1500, and $2000. It highlights key features and value propositions for each tier, from entry-level trainers to fully-featured premium rifles.