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This video highlights five (plus a bonus) handguns that are currently available at significantly reduced prices due to market shifts and evolving trends. The presenter emphasizes that these firearms remain reliable and capable for various uses like home defense, range practice, or concealed carry, despite being overlooked. Buyers can capitalize on these deals before prices potentially rise again.

This video provides a head-to-head comparison of the Girsan CMXX and MAC 9 DS Comp handguns. Both are 4.25-inch barrel, double-stack 1911 style pistols chambered in 9mm. The MAC 9 DS Comp features a steel frame and a 70-series trigger without a firing pin block, while the Girsan CMXX has an aluminum frame and includes a firing pin block safety. The reviewer notes differences in grip texturing, optic mounting systems, and compensator designs, ultimately recommending both but leaning towards the Girsan CMXX for its perceived confidence-inspiring ergonomics.

This review compares the new HK VP9 CC micro-compact pistol with the HK CC9, highlighting their differences in size, features, and manufacturing origin (Germany vs. USA). The video details their respective specifications, ergonomics, trigger characteristics, and shooting performance, offering insights for concealed carry choices. It also covers field stripping and reassembly procedures for the VP9 CC.

This review of the HK VP9CC micro-compact pistol compares it to the Sig P365 and the HK CC9, highlighting its VP9-like ergonomics and controls. It features a cold hammer-forged barrel, optics-ready slide with an RMSC footprint, and a tritium front sight. While slightly larger than the P365, it offers comparable capacity and slightly better shootability, making it a strong contender for concealed carry, especially for existing VP9 users.

The Yankee Marshal identifies the Bond Arms Bullpup as the strangest firearm in his collection. This semi-automatic, hammer-fired 9mm pistol features a unique bullpup design where the chamber is located far back, allowing for a shorter overall firearm length. The video details its unconventional loading mechanism, where rounds are stripped backward from the magazine, and highlights the importance of using crimped ammunition to prevent malfunctions.

This review of the all-metal Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 highlights its shootable balance and controllable movement, largely attributed to its weight. Key pros include improved slide serrations with a cocking shelf, tritium night sights with a daylight-bright yellow-green dot, and a crisp, flat-faced trigger with a predictable pull for accuracy. The handgun is optics-ready with a versatile plate system allowing for low-profile red dot mounting and boasts a 17+1 round capacity. The primary cons identified are its significant weight and larger size, making it less ideal for concealed carry, and a slightly higher cost.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.