PRO GUN is live! Wednesday January 14th 2026

Published on January 15, 2026
Duration: 71:51

This live stream covers a wide range of firearms, from lever-action rifles like the Henry Big Boy to revolvers like the Colt Python and semi-automatics like the Glock and Ruger MAX-9. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, discusses personal preferences, reliability, value, and practical considerations for self-defense and everyday carry. Key topics include the importance of proper ammunition selection for defense, the nuances of 1911 platforms, and the ongoing debate about Glock's market position. The stream emphasizes practical advice for gun owners, encouraging informed decisions based on individual needs and budgets.

Quick Summary

For self-defense, prioritize reliable firearms and proper ammunition like hollow points to prevent over-penetration. Consider concealability for EDC and your state's laws, such as Stand Your Ground. 9mm is ideal for beginners due to low recoil and affordable ammo for practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Stream Start
  2. 01:42Technical Issues & Wi-Fi Stream
  3. 02:41Henry Big Boy Rifle Review
  4. 03:55Ruger GP100 & Revolver Comparisons
  5. 05:42Glock Criticism & Ruger MAX-9 Recommendation
  6. 07:14Glock Gen 6 Dealbreakers
  7. 08:16Sig Sauer P320 Discussion
  8. 09:08CZ 75B & Caliber Discussion
  9. 09:40New Jersey Gun Laws
  10. 10:47Self-Defense Scenario & Legal Ramifications
  11. 11:41Use of Deadly Force Principles
  12. 12:11Information Every Gun Owner Should Know
  13. 13:01Tennessee Home Defense Laws
  14. 13:32Springfield Armory XD Series Critique
  15. 14:14Stand Your Ground Laws Explained
  16. 15:55Smith & Wesson M&P Trigger Preference
  17. 16:17Rock Island & Taurus Comparisons
  18. 17:079mm Ammunition for Beginners
  19. 18:30Defining the 'Best' Weapon
  20. 19:15Sky 9mm Shotgun Criticism
  21. 19:41357 Magnum for Home Defense
  22. 20:09Ruger MAX-9 Grip Module
  23. 20:2738 Super vs. 9mm
  24. 20:37Mossberg Shockwave & Persuader
  25. 21:31New Stream Viewers & Subscription
  26. 22:07Magazine Capacity Restrictions
  27. 23:08Black Aces Bullpup
  28. 23:08Glock Magazine Compatibility
  29. 24:03Favorite Glock & Future Glock Purchases
  30. 24:16VR80 Shotgun & Long Gun Preferences
  31. 24:41Market Saturation & Lack of Innovation
  32. 25:00Reasons for Not Recommending Glock
  33. 25:34Reloading 357 Magnum
  34. 25:50AR-15 Ownership & Builds
  35. 26:49AR Build Process & Go-To AR
  36. 27:33AR-15 Pricing Trends
  37. 28:13Rock Island Quality Concerns
  38. 29:45Ruger MAX-9 Glock Compatibility
  39. 30:24Ruger MAX-9 Value Proposition
  40. 31:02Palmetto State Armory Products
  41. 31:32Palmetto State Dagger vs. Premium Pistols
  42. 32:08Firearm Purchasing Philosophy
  43. 33:01Taurus Revolvers vs. Semi-Automatics
  44. 33:46Desert Eagle for Concealed Carry
  45. 34:01Concealed vs. Open Carry in Tennessee
  46. 34:34What Causes a Firearm to Print?
  47. 35:07Smith & Wesson 686 Preference
  48. 35:18Concealing Large Firearms
  49. 36:06Air Guns for Training
  50. 36:33Taurus PT Series Unreliability
  51. 37:04Ruger MAX-9 vs. Taurus for Defense
  52. 37:35Everyday Carry (EDC) Rotation
  53. 38:09Carry Gun Philosophy: Shoot Best vs. Rotate
  54. 38:55Training with Defensive Ammunition
  55. 39:33Colt Python Combat Elite Review
  56. 40:35Colt King Cobra vs. Python
  57. 41:20Historical Firearm Accuracy Debate
  58. 42:11Henry Big Boy Carbine 357 Magnum
  59. 42:39Henry Big Boy Aesthetics
  60. 43:25Buckhorn Sight Preference
  61. 43:33Firearm Disappointments
  62. 44:03Hollow Points vs. Round Nose for Defense
  63. 45:13Kimber 1911 Experience
  64. 46:30Revolvers vs. 1911s
  65. 47:01Kimber 1911 Magazine Issues
  66. 47:22Recommended 1911 Magazines
  67. 47:41Colt Anaconda & 44 Magnum for Defense
  68. 48:16Marlin vs. Henry Big Boy
  69. 48:46No Safe Queens Philosophy
  70. 49:06AK Platform Discussion
  71. 49:14Recommended EDC Hollow Points
  72. 50:23Value of Range Time vs. Dry Fire
  73. 50:34FBI Gunfight Statistics
  74. 50:46Benefits of Dry Fire Training
  75. 51:49Sig Sauer Defense Ammunition
  76. 52:08Italian Lever Gun Reproductions
  77. 52:54Stream Schedule & Purpose
  78. 53:05Critical Duty & Federal Punch Ammunition
  79. 53:22Testing Defensive Ammunition
  80. 54:50Colt Python Copies
  81. 55:12180 Grain Hard Plastic Rounds
  82. 55:35Pistols Accepting .45 Super
  83. 55:56Gun Community & Information Exchange
  84. 56:20Ammo Testing for Multiple Guns
  85. 56:451911s & Defensive Ammunition Pickiness
  86. 57:31Black Talon Ammunition
  87. 57:53Stream End & New Viewers
  88. 58:32Stream Duration & End Time
  89. 59:01Location: Tennessee
  90. 59:37Tennessee Location Details
  91. 01:00:04Call Signal Exchange
  92. 01:00:341911 Owner Demographics
  93. 01:01:259mm High Power Discussion
  94. 01:01:44Tisas Pistol Mention
  95. 01:02:091911 Weight & Carry
  96. 01:02:14Springfield Emissary 1911
  97. 01:02:26Colt Government Model
  98. 01:02:34Ruger SR1911 Aluminum Frame
  99. 01:03:00NFA Regulations & Tax Stamp Debate
  100. 01:03:30Ruger Manufacturing Location
  101. 01:03:441911 as Best Gun Ever Made
  102. 01:04:06Pro Gun Merchandise
  103. 01:04:44Favorite 1911 Models
  104. 01:05:051911 Trigger Quality
  105. 01:05:321911 Standardized Platform
  106. 01:05:4438 Super 1911 Sighting
  107. 01:06:002011 Platform Dislike
  108. 01:06:12Red Dots on 1911s
  109. 01:06:43Trigger Work on 1911s
  110. 01:07:0322 Caliber 1911
  111. 01:07:1610mm 1911s
  112. 01:07:22Springfield Ronin 1911
  113. 01:07:34Tucker and Bird Holster Review
  114. 01:08:4310mm for One-Shot Stop
  115. 01:09:31Holster Customization
  116. 01:09:52Custom Holster Details
  117. 01:10:19Holster Additions
  118. 01:10:31Urban Carry Holster
  119. 01:10:47Buckshot Recommendation for Defense
  120. 01:11:03Stream End & Thank You
  121. 01:11:40Closing Remarks & Next Stream

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key considerations when choosing a firearm for self-defense?

For self-defense, prioritize reliability, proper ammunition (hollow points are recommended to prevent over-penetration), and a firearm you can shoot accurately. Consider factors like concealability for everyday carry and the legal framework of your state, such as Stand Your Ground laws.

Why is 9mm ammunition recommended for beginners?

9mm is recommended for beginners due to its manageable recoil, making it easier to learn proper shooting techniques. Additionally, 9mm ammunition is generally more affordable than larger calibers, allowing for more practice and training opportunities.

What makes the 1911 platform a preferred choice for some firearm owners?

The 1911 platform is favored for its excellent out-of-the-box trigger, thin grip profile that aids in concealment, and its standardized design which allows for a wide variety of aftermarket accessories and magazines from different manufacturers.

What is the importance of dry fire training for firearm proficiency?

Dry fire training is crucial as it allows for the most productive practice of fundamental skills like trigger control, sight alignment, and drawing from a holster. It can be done safely at home and covers aspects often restricted at live-fire ranges, significantly improving overall proficiency.

Why is testing defensive ammunition in your carry firearm essential?

It's vital to test defensive ammunition in your specific firearm because not all guns feed all types of ammo reliably. Testing ensures your chosen hollow-point rounds function without malfunctions, which is critical when your life may depend on it.

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