My EDC is...Kinda Stupid

Published on August 1, 2019
Duration: 12:37

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms manufacturer and personality, details his EDC choices, contrasting the ubiquitous Glock 19 with his personal preference for the Bulgarian Makarov PM. He emphasizes the Makarov's unique safety features for appendix carry and demonstrates its simple field stripping process, highlighting its reliability and accuracy despite its age and capacity limitations.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera contrasts the Glock 19's standard EDC features with his personal choice, the Bulgarian Makarov PM. He highlights the Makarov's fixed barrel accuracy, reliability, and manual safety/decocker as beneficial for appendix carry, demonstrating its simple field stripping process.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Glock 19 as the Standard
  2. 00:45The Makarov EDC Reveal
  3. 01:57Technical Breakdown and Field Stripping
  4. 03:37Pros, Cons, and Reliability
  5. 05:59Safety and Appendix Carry

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Glock 19 a common EDC choice?

The Glock 19 is frequently chosen for EDC due to its balance of compact size, 15+1 round capacity in 9mm, and overall reliability, making it a benchmark for modern concealed carry pistols in the United States.

Why would someone carry a Makarov PM instead of a Glock 19?

Carrying a Makarov PM offers advantages like a fixed barrel for accuracy, extreme mechanical reliability, cheaper surplus ammo, and a manual safety/decocker which some find psychologically safer for appendix carry, despite its lower capacity and heavier all-steel build.

How do you field strip a Makarov PM?

To field strip a Makarov PM, first ensure it's unloaded. Then, pull down on the trigger guard, slide the slide off the frame forward, and remove the barrel and recoil spring assembly from the slide. This process is simple and requires no special tools.

What are the safety considerations for appendix carry?

For appendix carry, a manual safety or decocker, like that on the Makarov PM, can provide an added layer of psychological security against accidental discharge compared to striker-fired pistols with a round in the chamber.

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