PRO GUN is live! Saturday August 9th 2025

Published on August 10, 2025
Duration: 65:45

This live stream covers a wide range of firearms topics, including reviews of various handguns like Glocks, Springfields, and CZs, with detailed personal opinions on ergonomics, reliability, and value. The host discusses the pros and cons of different generations of Glocks, the effectiveness of 10mm ammunition, and the evolving handgun market. He also touches on AR pistol builds, shotgun preferences, and the importance of Second Amendment advocacy, offering practical advice and insights based on over 40 years of experience.

Quick Summary

The speaker prefers Glock Gen 3 pistols for their ergonomics and finger grooves, finding them more comfortable than Gen 4 and Gen 5 models. He believes Glock has become complacent, with competitors like Springfield and Smith & Wesson offering better innovation and value in today's market.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Welcome
  2. 01:22GOA Conference Recap & Vendor Observations
  3. 03:05Disturbing SWAT Training Accident
  4. 06:42Stop at Gun Store & Springfield Emissary Sighting
  5. 07:50Experience with Firearms Over 40 Years
  6. 08:23GOA vs. NRA and Second Amendment Fight
  7. 09:09Gun-Friendly States and Political Representation
  8. 10:04Dealing with Negative Comments Online
  9. 11:20Live Stream Format: News and Q&A
  10. 13:11Live Stream Schedule: Saturdays at Noon EST
  11. 13:55Lack of Innovation in New Firearms
  12. 15:33Thoughts on the Glock 30 Gen 5
  13. 17:17Glock Gen 6 and Optic-Ready Pistols
  14. 18:33Thoughts on the Glock 29 (10mm)
  15. 19:01Glock's Position in the Market
  16. 20:06Glock's Reliability vs. Modern Competition
  17. 21:09Fully Automatic Glock 18C Discussion
  18. 22:09Daily Carry Firearms: Savage Stance & Glock 19X
  19. 23:50Pistol Recommendations
  20. 24:10Opinion on Desert Eagle 1911
  21. 24:33Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Triggers
  22. 25:24Thoughts on the Smith & Wesson SDV9
  23. 26:47Sig P320 Discussion
  24. 26:59Favorite Classic Automatic Pistol
  25. 27:08Opinion on Thigh Holsters
  26. 27:1610mm Power and Manageability
  27. 28:03Sig P320 X10 Comp vs. Glock 29 for Woods Gun
  28. 28:53Walther PPK and Other Walther Models
  29. 29:05Picking a Favorite Pistol
  30. 29:37HK and 10mm Caliber
  31. 30:04Favorite Pistol to Shoot: Glock 20 (10mm)
  32. 30:19Trevy 1911s and Ruger SR1911
  33. 30:41Sig X10 Comp Recommendation for Non-Glock Fans
  34. 31:01Canik vs. Walther Technology
  35. 31:26Dropping the Slide on a 1911
  36. 32:22Firearms as Tools, No Safe Queens
  37. 32:58Springfield XD Line Opinion
  38. 33:41Shooting .22LR: Glock 44 and Retay
  39. 34:16Teaching New Shooters with Glock 44
  40. 34:30Live Stream Reminder and Time Check
  41. 35:04FNS Pistols
  42. 35:36Favorite Firearm Oil and Solvent: Hoppe's
  43. 36:11Black Powder Revolvers
  44. 36:24No Firearms Disliked, Only Preferred Ones
  45. 36:53Regretted Firearm Purchase: Kimber 1911
  46. 37:44Long Range Shooting vs. Defensive Pistol Training
  47. 38:06Opinion on AR-15 Pistols
  48. 38:32Becoming a Gunsmith: Sonoran Desert Institute
  49. 39:20Building AR Pistols with Bear Creek Arsenal
  50. 40:21Sig P320 Negligent Discharges and Safety Concerns
  51. 41:551911 Recommendation for New Gun Owners
  52. 42:43Remington Pistols
  53. 42:56Sig P320 vs. Beretta vs. Glock 19X for Military Contract
  54. 43:27Law Enforcement Firearm Handling
  55. 44:19Leather Holsters
  56. 44:44Glock's Current Market Position
  57. 45:40PSA Dagger Review and Holster Compatibility
  58. 46:43Ruger MAX-9 vs. Glock
  59. 47:30Ruger SR1911 with Aluminum Frame
  60. 47:46Time Check and Live Stream End Time
  61. 48:01Working for Ruger and Smith & Wesson
  62. 48:16Canik Pistols
  63. 48:38AR Build Videos and YouTube Policy
  64. 48:57Ruger AR556 and Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport 2
  65. 49:11Ruger Materials and USA Manufacturing
  66. 49:19Channel Growth and Appreciation
  67. 50:02Ruger as an American Brand
  68. 50:06Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport 2
  69. 50:21CZ Pistols and Desire for a 10mm CZ
  70. 50:35Appreciation for Live Streams and Information Sharing
  71. 50:47Shotguns: Pump Action Preference
  72. 51:28Opinion on OTEI Products
  73. 52:14Uberti El Patron and Cattleman Reviews
  74. 52:31Taurus Judge Public Defender Review
  75. 53:22Kel-Tec Sub2000 Review
  76. 53:41Engaging with Viewers and Channel Growth
  77. 54:07Uberti Cattleman as an Awesome Gun
  78. 54:15Best .22 Long Rifle: Retay RXP
  79. 54:44Time Check and Stream Duration
  80. 54:55Record Viewer Count
  81. 55:08Taurus as a Good Gun for the Money
  82. 55:38Call to Subscribe and Support the Channel
  83. 56:09Appreciation for Viewer Support and Fighting for Rights
  84. 56:29Taurus G3C and Restrike Capability
  85. 56:56Taurus G2C vs. G3
  86. 57:19Supporting the Second Amendment and Gun Owners of America
  87. 58:09Answering Questions for New Firearm Owners
  88. 58:51Taurus G3 Restrike Feature
  89. 58:58Living in Tennessee and Gun Laws
  90. 59:23Florida's Gun Laws and Governor DeSantis
  91. 59:59Advocating for Gun Rights: Contacting Representatives
  92. 60:01Favorite Gun Oil and Solvent: Hoppe's
  93. 60:22Oklahoma and Gun Ownership
  94. 60:28Carrying Firearms Daily, Including at Home
  95. 61:13Tennessee Carry Permit Laws
  96. 61:36Mixed Feelings on Permitless Carry
  97. 62:32Negative Comments on Illinois and New Jersey Governors
  98. 62:58Stream Ending Soon and Time Check
  99. 63:31Extending Stream for More Comments
  100. 64:00Never Moving Back to New Jersey
  101. 64:09West Virginia and Gun Ownership
  102. 64:17Living in Tennessee
  103. 64:36Southern States as Gun States
  104. 64:58Not J-Mack, Just Experienced
  105. 65:14Stream Conclusion and Next Week's Broadcast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the speaker's preferred Glock generations and why?

The speaker prefers Glock Gen 3 pistols due to their finger grooves, which he finds more comfortable and ergonomic. While Gen 3s lack optic-ready slides, this is a trade-off for his preferred feel compared to Gen 4 and Gen 5 models.

What is the speaker's opinion on the current state of Glock handguns compared to competitors?

The speaker believes Glock has become complacent, allowing competitors like Springfield and Smith & Wesson to innovate more and offer better value. He suggests that for the price of a new Glock, consumers can often find more modern features and better quality in other brands.

What are the speaker's thoughts on 10mm ammunition and handguns?

The speaker finds 10mm to be a powerful and manageable caliber, suitable for self-defense and defense against wildlife. He favors the Glock 29 for its concealability and handling, and while he owns a Sig P320 X10 Comp, he found its recoil harsher than expected compared to the Glock 29.

What firearm does the speaker recommend for new gun owners, and why?

For new gun owners, the speaker highly recommends the 1911 platform. He cites its all-steel construction for durability, superior trigger out of the box, and the interchangeability of parts and accessories across various manufacturers as key advantages.

What is the speaker's stance on permitless carry laws?

While generally favoring less government control, the speaker has mixed feelings about permitless carry. He worries that it removes the mandatory training requirement previously associated with carry permits, potentially leading to more untrained individuals carrying firearms.

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