10 Handguns To NOT Buy in 2025

Published on April 14, 2025
Duration: 18:16

This review identifies 10 handguns to avoid in 2025, focusing on budget-friendly options that fall short in performance or value. Key criticisms include poor recoil management in the Tisas PX-9 Carry, outdated designs like the S&W Bodyguard 1.0, and reliability issues with models like the Mossberg MC2sc. The video advises consumers to consider newer, improved versions or alternative firearms for better performance and value.

Quick Summary

The Tisas PX-9 Carry is criticized for poor recoil management, feeling snappier than expected for its size. The original S&W Bodyguard 1.0 is obsolete compared to the 2.0. The Taurus G2C is superseded by the G3C, and the Taurus 22TUC suffers from extreme inaccuracy, making it unsuitable for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Review Philosophy
  2. 01:41Tisas PX-9 Carry: Poor Recoil Management
  3. 03:50Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0: Obsolete Design
  4. 04:58Taurus G2C: Superseded by G3C
  5. 06:28Beretta Pico: Outdated Pocket Pistol
  6. 07:18Taurus 22TUC: Extreme Inaccuracy
  7. 09:15S&W Shield 1.0/2.0: Value vs. Shield Plus
  8. 11:09Taurus GX2: Pointless Release
  9. 13:03Ruger LCP (Original): Rust Prone
  10. 14:14Mossberg MC2sc: Reliability Issues
  11. 16:02Bersa BP9cc: Low Capacity & Safety Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reasons to avoid the Tisas PX-9 Carry in 2025?

The Tisas PX-9 Carry is criticized for its poor recoil management. Despite its Glock 19 size frame and Glock 26 size upper, it feels significantly snappier than expected, even more so than a Glock 27 in .40 S&W, and less manageable than a micro-compact Hellcat.

Why is the original Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 considered a bad buy?

The original Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 is obsolete compared to the newer Bodyguard 2.0. The 2.0 offers superior sights, ergonomics, capacity, and a much better trigger, making the 1.0 a poor choice unless one specifically desires its long double-action pull.

What issues does the Taurus 22TUC have that make it unsuitable for self-defense?

The Taurus 22TUC is noted for extreme inaccuracy. Multiple shooters experienced significant point-of-aim issues, requiring substantial compensation to hit targets, which is unacceptable for a firearm intended for self-defense.

When is it worth buying an older Smith & Wesson Shield model?

The original Smith & Wesson Shield models (1.0 and 2.0) are only considered worth buying if found used for under $225. At retail prices, the newer Shield Plus is a far superior choice due to its significantly higher capacity and improved trigger system.

What are the primary criticisms of the Bersa BP9cc?

The Bersa BP9cc is criticized for its low 8+1 capacity relative to its size, which is larger than a Glock 43X. It also features a magazine disconnect safety and a 3lb factory trigger, which is considered dangerously light for a carry gun.

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