5 Guns You Should Give Up Before 2024 Ends (Here’s Why)

Published on September 17, 2024
Duration: 10:52

This video reviews five firearms the presenter believes are worth selling or trading before 2024 ends. The focus is on practicality, modern relevance, and performance compared to contemporary alternatives, rather than outright firearm quality. Guns discussed include the Beretta 92S, Kel-Tec Sub-2000, Magnum Research BFR, Glock 37, and Taurus Judge, with specific reasons provided for each recommendation.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Ted from Line45 identifies five firearms to consider selling or trading before 2024 concludes: the Beretta 92S (outdated mag release), Kel-Tec Sub-2000 (poor ergonomics/quality), Magnum Research BFR (impractical power), Glock 37 (.45 GAP ammo scarcity), and Taurus Judge (.410 effectiveness issues).

Chapters

  1. 00:45Beretta 92S
  2. 02:31Kel-Tec Sub-2000
  3. 04:31Magnum Research BFR
  4. 06:26Glock 37
  5. 08:27Taurus Judge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms are recommended for sale before the end of 2024?

The video suggests selling the Beretta 92S due to its slow reloads, the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 for its inconsistent quality and ergonomics, the Magnum Research BFR for its impracticality, the Glock 37 for its rare ammunition, and the Taurus Judge for its questionable self-defense effectiveness.

Why is the Beretta 92S considered outdated?

The Beretta 92S is considered outdated primarily because of its heel-mounted magazine release, which makes reloads significantly slower and less efficient compared to modern frame-mounted magazine release systems found on contemporary pistols.

What are the main drawbacks of the Kel-Tec Sub-2000?

The Kel-Tec Sub-2000's main drawbacks include inconsistent quality control, poor ergonomics, a heavy trigger pull, and the absence of standard accessory rails for optics or other attachments, making it less competitive with modern PCCs.

Why should one avoid keeping the Glock 37?

The Glock 37 is discouraged due to its chambering in the .45 GAP cartridge, which is rare and expensive, making ammunition difficult to find and practice prohibitively costly, thus limiting its practical utility.

Is the Taurus Judge a good self-defense firearm?

The video argues against the Taurus Judge for self-defense, stating that its .410 shotshell loads lack sufficient penetration, and the firearm itself is considered too large and less ergonomic for its .45 Colt chambering, making modern semi-automatics a better choice.

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