Top 5 Guns I Just Don't Like (& What I Would Choose Instead)

This video details 10 firearms the reviewer regrets purchasing, highlighting significant issues with reliability, ergonomics, and value. Guns like the Ruger LC Carbine 5.7 and Springfield Saint Victor are criticized for underperformance and malfunctions. Even popular platforms like the Sig P320 and Glock 28 are mentioned as disappointments due to specific model flaws or design choices.

The S&W FPC offers a side-folding mechanism, allowing red dot optics to remain mounted without offset. It features integrated magazine storage in the stock and uses M&P magazines. The classic KelTec Sub2000, known for its top-folding design and Glock magazine compatibility, is also discussed as a popular alternative.

The 5.7x28mm cartridge offers several advantages over 9mm, including higher magazine capacity (e.g., 21-24 rounds vs. 17-18), significantly lower recoil for faster follow-up shots, and superior armor penetration capabilities. Its high velocity also provides a flatter trajectory and longer effective range compared to 9mm. The bottleneck design and specific feed ramps contribute to excellent reliability.

This video explores the concept of Personal Defense Weapons (PDWs) and their suitability for civilian home defense. It highlights their advantages like easy storage and rapid deployment, making them ideal for close-quarters battle (CQB) scenarios. The video then ranks the top 10 PDWs on the market, featuring specific models from manufacturers like Grand Power, SIG, CZ, B&T, PTR, Tommybuilt, FN, Beretta, and Kriss. The presenter aims to help viewers decide if a PDW is a worthwhile upgrade to their home defense arsenal.

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at real-world firearms featured in Battlefield 2042. He discusses the FN P90's 5.7x28mm cartridge, the FN Five-seveN pistol, the L85A3's improved reliability, the B&T APC series, the L110 Minimi, the Ultimax 100's recoil system, and the future RM277 NGSAR. Ferguson highlights the design intent and practical ballistics of these weapons, contrasting them with their in-game representations.

The KelTec Sub2000 in 9mm offers extreme portability and innovative folding design, making it ideal for storage or backpacking. However, its budget construction leads to significant ergonomic drawbacks, including harsh recoil, a poor cheek weld, and flimsy controls. While functional for its intended purpose, it falls short compared to higher-end firearms in terms of comfort and build quality, especially when considering optics mounting limitations.

This review breaks down the top 5 firearms featured in the John Wick movies, focusing on their real-world performance and on-screen presence. The list includes the Taran Tactical Benelli M4 shotgun, Taran Tactical TR-1 rifle, STI 2011 Combat Master, Glock 34 Combat Master, and the H&K P30L. The analysis considers factors like reliability, accuracy, and customization, with a nod to Taran Butler's influence on realistic firearm handling.

The Honest Outlaw critically reviews seven firearms he regrets buying, detailing significant reliability issues, poor ergonomics, and high costs. He highlights the Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry 9mm's $4,000 price tag and reliability problems, the Kel-Tec PF-9's unshootable recoil, and the Taurus 608's frequent malfunctions. The Kahr CW380 is criticized for unreliability and poor trigger, while the Remington RP9 is called a 'huge piece of crap' due to its grip and trigger. The DPMS G2 Recon .308 failed out of the box and remained unreliable, and the Century Arms Ultra 87 shotgun suffered catastrophic failure. Better alternatives are suggested for each.

This review identifies the top 5 best pistols under $300, focusing on reliability, accuracy, and value. It highlights the Stoeger STR-9, Canik TP9 Elite SC, S&W M&P Shield, Taurus G3, and recommends used police trade-in Glocks or M&Ps as the best budget option. The Honest Outlaw emphasizes a rigorous 1000-round testing protocol for each firearm.

The 1911 pistol, designed by John Browning, boasts over a century of service and remains relevant in modern special operations. Its design pioneered interchangeable parts and is renowned for its superior single-action trigger. While famously chambered in .45 ACP, it's available in numerous calibers and sizes, and its iconic platform has inspired countless variants, including high-capacity 2011 models.