The Best Cheap Handgun I've Ever Bought (Ep. 2)

The Bul Impact, a rare Israeli surplus handgun sold as the Charles Daly DDA, offers exceptional value for under $200. Despite its unique 'long slide, short grip' design and out-of-production magazines, it boasts robust construction, light recoil for 9mm, and impressive accuracy. Its blend of 2011 and CZ-75 elements makes it a historically interesting and functionally capable budget firearm.

This video provides a review of the KOR FX-9 RD 9mm pistol. The presenter highlights its design inspiration from the Springfield XD, its compatibility with CZ-75 pattern magazines (three are included), and its Glock-compatible sights. It also features the Shield RMSC Footprint and comes with a lifetime warranty. The review thanks Kor Firearms for supplying the pistol and Fiocchi USA for the ammunition. Various channels for Sootch Merch, SootchZone exclusive content, and Patreon support are also promoted.

The EAA Tanfoglio Witness 9B is a highly reliable and accurate budget 9mm pistol, often compared to the CZ-75. It excels in reliability, even with budget ammunition, and offers good accuracy out to 50 yards. While its DA/SA trigger has a heavy initial pull, the single-action is decent, and the overall value for its $200-$250 price point is exceptional for home defense or range use.

The TriStar T-100 is a 9mm compact pistol offering excellent value, closely resembling the CZ 75 design. It features a reliable DA/SA action, internal slide rails for accuracy, and accepts standard CZ 75 compact grips. Despite its affordable price, it demonstrates impressive accuracy and build quality comparable to higher-end firearms.

This review of the CZ-75 P-07 Duty highlights its comfortable ergonomics, comparable to the Beretta PX4 Compact, and its impressive accuracy. The pistol features a low bore axis contributing to minimal muzzle flip and a surprisingly light single-action trigger pull, making it stable and enjoyable to shoot. The speaker also details the safety mechanisms, including the option for 'cocked and locked' carry.

The CZ-75 Omega demonstrated exceptional reliability during a rigorous torture test, enduring dirt, sand, mud, and water submersion with minimal issues. While extreme mud and sand slurry caused a few failures to go fully into battery, these were easily cleared. The pistol's double-action capability proved effective in overcoming mud obstructions. This test validates the CZ-75's reputation for durability, contrasting sharply with previous failures of other models like the Ruger SR9 under similar conditions.

This TFBTV episode identifies the top 5 most reliable firearms across different categories: Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action), Remington 870 (shotgun), and Galil (self-loading rifle). The selections prioritize mechanical simplicity, proven track records, and resilience in harsh conditions, often outperforming more complex designs. The video highlights specific features contributing to their reliability, such as the Uzi's single moving part and the Galil's robust construction.

This review highlights five hilariously impractical firearms for concealed carry. It details the slow, complex loading of black powder firearms, the impractical size of the Mauser C96 and full-size .22 pistols for concealment, and the dangerous accidental discharge flaw in the Type 94 Nambu. The video emphasizes that while historically significant, these guns are unsuitable for modern self-defense.

The Ruger Mini-14 offers distinct advantages over the AR-15, including a lower profile, better stock trigger on modern variants, superior maneuverability with folding stocks, a longer sight radius, and a cleaner piston operating system. Modern Mini-14s also boast improved accuracy (around 2 MOA), cold hammer-forged barrels for durability, and optional all-stainless construction for corrosion resistance. While the AR-15 remains more modular and generally cheaper, the Mini-14 excels in specific areas.

This TFBTV episode reviews five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on historical significance and affordability. Featured firearms include the Lee Enfield, Yugoslavian Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, and a debate between the SKS and Mosin Nagant for the final spot. The discussion highlights unique actions, historical context, and the availability of surplus ammunition.