Everyday Carry Gun - Capacity or Comfort? | Gun Talk LIVE

Published on October 7, 2021
Duration: 31:45

This episode of Gun Talk Live discusses the perennial EDC debate: capacity versus comfort. The hosts explore various handguns, including the Springfield Armory XDS, Hellcat, and Kimber Mako, highlighting their respective capacities and carry comfort. They also touch upon the growing trend of AR-15 builds, discussing common challenges and components like gas blocks and buffer tubes. The conversation emphasizes that modern firearms technology allows for a balance between high capacity and comfortable carry, a significant advancement from 15 years ago.

Quick Summary

The everyday carry (EDC) debate often pits firearm capacity against comfort. While older designs like the Springfield Armory XDS offered limited rounds (5+1), modern micro-compacts like the Hellcat provide higher capacities (13+) with similar concealability. This allows for a better balance of both factors in a carry gun.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Jar Jar Binks Debate
  2. 01:24Welcome to Gun Talk Live
  3. 02:06Gun Talk Merch
  4. 02:44Sponsor Spotlights: Sig Sauer, Colt, Benelli
  5. 05:04Lockdown Security & Firearm Owner Quiz
  6. 05:42October Giveaway: Prize Pack Palooza
  7. 06:33Previous Winner & Current Giveaway: Hi-Vis Sites
  8. 07:57Deals of the Week: Leupold Optics Sunglasses
  9. 09:00Ammo Deals & Ordering Saga
  10. 11:02EDC Debate: Capacity vs. Comfort
  11. 11:12Springfield Armory XDS (.45 ACP)
  12. 12:19Springfield Armory Hellcat (13-round capacity)
  13. 12:49N8 Tactical Executive Holster Review
  14. 14:26Kimber Mako (11-13 round capacity)
  15. 14:54Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 10mm
  16. 15:58Planning for Magazine Failures
  17. 16:39Context Matters: Location & Threat Assessment
  18. 17:48Carry What You Want, Just Carry
  19. 19:07Truck Guns & Ruger PCC Charger
  20. 19:57Gun Builds: AR-15, 10/22, 1911, AK, Lever Gun
  21. 20:33Starting AR-15 Builds: PSA & Aero Precision
  22. 21:08AR Build: Safety Selector Issues
  23. 22:24AR Build Troubleshooting: Gas Block & Buffer
  24. 23:21Leupold Freedom RDS on 300 Blackout AR
  25. 23:46Weapon Light Shadow Issues on Suppressed AR
  26. 25:00Kitchen Table Gunsmithing for ARs
  27. 25:49Tips for Starting a Gun Build
  28. 29:00Unity Tactical Solutions for Light Mounting
  29. 29:22Optic Height Discussion
  30. 30:17Colt Gunsight Class Suggestion
  31. 30:30AR vs. AK Analogy
  32. 30:45Closing Remarks & Next Time
  33. 31:02Outro & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main debate regarding everyday carry (EDC) firearms?

The primary debate in everyday carry (EDC) firearms centers on whether to prioritize magazine capacity or the comfort and concealability of the handgun. Modern firearms technology is increasingly allowing individuals to achieve a balance between these two factors.

How do modern micro-compact pistols compare to older single-stack designs for EDC?

Modern micro-compacts, like the Springfield Armory Hellcat, offer significantly higher capacities (e.g., 13 rounds) compared to older single-stack .45 ACP pistols such as the Springfield Armory XDS (5+1 rounds), while often maintaining a comparable level of comfort and concealability.

What are common challenges when building an AR-15?

Building an AR-15 can involve challenges like ensuring proper fit and function of components such as ambidextrous safety selectors, which might interfere with grip. Troubleshooting reliability issues with specific ammunition types may also require adjustments to the gas block or buffer system.

What are the benefits of using a high-vis shotgun sight?

High-vis shotgun sights, like those from Hi-Vis, feature bright beads (often fiber optic) that help shooters track the target more easily. This aids in keeping the eye focused on the target rather than the gun itself, improving accuracy for clay sports and hunting.

How can weapon light shadows be mitigated on a suppressed AR-15?

When using a weapon light on a suppressed AR-15, a shadow can be cast. Solutions involve using extended rails, such as those from Unity Tactical, to position the light further forward, closer to the muzzle, thereby minimizing the shadow cast by the suppressor.

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