Guns I Just Don’t Trust With My Life

Published on June 21, 2025
Duration: 12:20

This video from SPN Firearms discusses firearms the presenter does not trust with his life, emphasizing that this is based on personal experience and not a universal condemnation of the models. He highlights issues ranging from accuracy and build quality to reliability problems like dead triggers, failures to feed/eject/extract, and blowback. The presenter stresses that price is not a factor and that even popular models can have significant issues, particularly at higher round counts.

Quick Summary

Firearms can be deemed untrustworthy by instructors due to consistent reliability issues such as failures to feed, eject, or extract, accuracy problems, dangerous trigger characteristics, or poor build quality. These issues can manifest even in popular models and at higher round counts, regardless of price.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Disclaimer
  2. 00:41Taurus 22 Tuck - Accuracy Issues
  3. 01:20Taurus G2C - Blowback Concerns
  4. 02:04Kel-Tec P11 - Poor Construction & Accuracy
  5. 02:34Kahr CM9 - Dead Trigger Malfunction
  6. 03:03PSA Micro Dagger - Original Unreliability
  7. 03:50Glock 43 with Z9 Mags - Spring Weakness
  8. 04:37Bersa BP9 CC - Trigger Safety Concerns
  9. 05:09Sig P365 - Trigger Spring Issues
  10. 06:08PSA Dagger - General Unreliability
  11. 06:53Smith & Wesson SW380 - Perceived Quality
  12. 07:31Taurus GX2 - Reliability & Machining
  13. 07:59Taurus GX4 - Delayed Trigger Defect
  14. 08:59Canik TP9 Elite SC (PX9 Carry) - Package vs. Quality
  15. 09:59Canik METE MC9 - Round Count Issues
  16. 10:47Mossberg MC1SC & MC2SC - Multiple Malfunctions
  17. 12:12Conclusion & Part 2 Tease

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common reasons a firearm might be considered untrustworthy by an instructor?

An instructor might deem a firearm untrustworthy due to consistent reliability issues like failures to feed, eject, or extract, accuracy problems, dangerous trigger characteristics, or poor build quality that leads to malfunctions, especially at higher round counts.

Can popular firearm models have reliability issues?

Yes, even popular firearm models can experience reliability issues. Factors like manufacturing tolerances, specific component failures (e.g., trigger springs, magazine springs), or design flaws can lead to malfunctions that make a firearm untrustworthy for critical situations.

Does price guarantee firearm reliability?

No, price does not guarantee firearm reliability. The presenter highlights both inexpensive and moderately priced firearms that have exhibited significant issues, as well as more affordable options that have proven reliable. Reliability is dependent on design, manufacturing quality, and individual unit performance.

What are some specific malfunctions discussed in the video?

The video discusses several specific malfunctions including dead triggers, failures to feed, failures to eject, failures to extract, light primer strikes, blowback causing injury, and dangerous delayed discharges. Accuracy issues and loose barrel fit are also mentioned.

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