Shooting Left of Center: SHOT Show Edition

This episode of "Shootin' It with Yankee" features a Q&A session covering a wide range of firearms and related topics. The host, TheYankeeMarshal, discusses personal handgun preferences, including the Beretta 92 Brigadier and Sig Sauer P229 for carry. He also shares thoughts on the Ruger PC Carbine and Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun, and touches on firearm storage, mental health, and gun control. The discussion extends to specific models like the CZ 75 B Omega, Smith & Wesson Model 360, and the Sig Sauer P320 RX Compact. The episode also highlights support for the Weed for Warriors program.

The Yankee Marshal provides an expert review of the Colt Night Cobra Special, highlighting its advantages over competitors. He details its six-round capacity, DA/SA action, and superior build quality, emphasizing the smooth trigger pulls measured at ~6 lbs 12 oz (DA) and ~2 lbs 14.6 oz (SA). The review covers its 23-ounce weight for recoil management and compares it to models like the S&W J-frame and Kimber, concluding it's the best .38 Special +P revolver available.

The Yankee Marshal presents his top five 6-shot .38 Special revolvers, focusing on value and performance. He highlights the Rock Island M206 as a budget option, the Charter Arms Undercover Elite for its lightweight design, the Kimber K6s XS for its premium build and trigger (despite being DAO), the Taurus 856 for its reliability and variety, and the Colt Cobra series, particularly the Night Cobra Special, as the top pick for its robust construction and +P rating. The guide emphasizes practical considerations for choosing a .38 Special revolver.

The Daniel Defense H9 is a modernized iteration of the original Hudson H9, featuring an aluminum frame, 1911 grip angle, and a unique dual recoil spring system designed to reduce muzzle rise. While praised for its trigger and ergonomics, the speaker finds the $1300 MSRP too high for a 9mm handgun, suggesting a value closer to $800.

The Yankee Marshal reviews a blued .38 Special +P Colt Cobra, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and comparing it to the Colt Python. He praises its double-action/single-action trigger, describing it as one of the best factory revolver triggers available, potentially rivaling Kimber triggers. The video also touches on the Toy Guns for Tots 2025 charity drive.

This YouTube video presents a "Top 10" countdown of the best 357 Magnum revolvers, focusing on Part 2 of the series. It highlights specific models like the S&W 686, EAA Windicator, Chiappa Rhino, Ruger Redhawk, Colt Cobra, and Colt King Cobra. The description also touches on related calibers like .38 Special and discusses applications such as concealed carry (CCW) and self-defense, emphasizing a "God Family and Guns" lifestyle.

This video critically reviews five handguns deemed unsuitable for concealed carry by TheYankeeMarshal, an established firearms commentator. The analysis focuses on practical issues like reliability, concealability, metallurgy, and effectiveness in self-defense scenarios, highlighting specific models from Bersa, Ruger, Taurus, Magnum Research, and Kel-Tec. The speaker's extensive experience and direct references to personal ownership and observed failures lend significant authority to his assessments.

The Yankee Marshal provides a practical, budget-conscious review of new handguns available for under $200, focusing on reliability and self-defense utility for a college student. He highlights five specific models, detailing their pros and cons based on extensive personal experience and current market pricing, emphasizing value for money in the entry-level firearm market.

TheYankeeMarshal, an established firearms commentator with practical self-defense knowledge, outlines critical 'don'ts' for concealed carry. He emphasizes avoiding dangerous methods like Mexican carry and pocket carry without holsters, and discourages less secure options such as small of back, improper shoulder holster use, and ankle carry. The guide stresses the importance of proper holsters with reliable retention and safe access, drawing on real-world safety incidents and extensive personal experience.

This guide, informed by TheYankeeMarshal's extensive experience with 14 1911s, helps viewers navigate the diverse 1911 market. It provides specific recommendations based on budget and intended use, from entry-level Springfield Armory GI series to concealed carry options like the Kimber Pro Carry and Para Slim Hawg, value-packed Springfield Armory Loaded series, near-custom Dan Wesson CBOB, and the highly recommended Colt Combat Commander as a customizable platform.