This comprehensive review from Honest Outlaw identifies the top 5 best 9mm pistols under $500 for home defense. Drawing on over 10 years of experience, the expert instructor highlights the Ruger RXM, Beretta APX, Tisas PX9 Gen 3 Duty, Canik TP9 Series, and CZ P-10 Series, detailing their features, value, and performance. The CZ P-10 Series is ultimately recommended as the top pick for its exceptional balance of price, reliability, and shootability.
Honest Outlaw, with over a decade of firearm reviewing experience and 1200+ videos, details five popular pistols he would never carry. The review covers the KelTec P50, Derya DY9, Walther PPK, Taurus G3C, and Diamondback DB9, highlighting specific design flaws, reliability issues, and ergonomic problems. He offers alternative recommendations for each category, emphasizing value and performance.
This video reviews seven 9mm pistols considered superior to the upcoming Glock Gen 6, based on features and value. The presenter, Chris from Honest Outlaw, highlights the Springfield Echelon's modularity and optics system, the Archon Type B Gen 2's low bore axis, and the Tisas PX9 Gen 3 Duty as a budget option. Other notable mentions include the CZ P10C Ported for recoil reduction, the Staccato HD Series for its 2011 platform, the Canik MC9 Prime for its compact size and trigger, and the S&W M&P 2.0 for its ergonomics and reliability. The conclusion suggests that while Glock is iconic, modern competitors offer more compelling features for the price.
This video from Honest Outlaw presents five pistol recommendations for 2025, covering a range of prices and features. The reviewer, Chris, leverages his extensive experience to provide direct opinions on models from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Tisas, Staccato, and Ruger. The selections include options suitable for both new and experienced shooters, emphasizing reliability and value.
This video from Honest Outlaw highlights five firearms available for under $400, demonstrating their features and potential uses. The selection includes handguns like the Tisas PX9 Gen 3 Duty and Glock 43X, a PCC in the KelTec Sub2K Gen 3, an AR-15 platform rifle from Radical Firearms, and a micro-compact from Smith & Wesson. The presentation emphasizes value and accessibility in the current firearms market.
This video reviews the 10 best firearms available for under $300 in 2025, covering a range of types including pistols, shotguns, and rifles. The presenter, Honest Outlaw, emphasizes value for money and provides personal testing insights, noting that while these guns are affordable, the total cost of ownership including training and accessories can significantly exceed the initial price.
You've reached the end! 6 videos loaded.
Gun Laws by State
Read firearms regulations for all 50 states + D.C.
Find Gun Dealers
Search licensed FFL dealers near you.