Top 5 Guns That Are Not Worth The Money

Published on October 10, 2021
Duration: 16:00

This video from Honest Outlaw critically reviews five firearms deemed not worth the investment. The speaker, with extensive experience shooting tens of thousands of rounds annually, highlights significant issues with reliability, ergonomics, trigger quality, and value for money across models like the CZC A01, FN 509 LS Edge, Microtech MSAR, Gideon Shadow, and Guncrafter Hellcat X2 Commander.

Quick Summary

Honest Outlaw critically reviews five firearms he believes are not worth the investment: the CZC A01, FN 509 LS Edge, Microtech MSAR, Gideon Shadow, and Guncrafter Hellcat X2 Commander. These guns are flagged for issues ranging from reliability and poor ergonomics to sub-par trigger quality and poor value for money, based on extensive testing by the speaker.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 01:415. CZC A01
  3. 03:434. FN 509 LS Edge
  4. 06:153. Microtech MSAR
  5. 08:522. Gideon Shadow
  6. 11:371. Guncrafter Hellcat X2 Commander
  7. 14:47Staccato Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms does Honest Outlaw consider not worth the money?

Honest Outlaw identifies the CZC A01, FN 509 LS Edge, Microtech MSAR, Gideon Shadow, and Guncrafter Hellcat X2 Commander as firearms not worth the investment due to issues with reliability, performance, ergonomics, and value.

What are the main criticisms of the CZC A01?

The CZC A01 is criticized for its excessive weight (52 oz), high price (over $2000), reliability problems, and significant muzzle flip, offering little advantage over cheaper alternatives like the CZ Shadow 2.

Why is the FN 509 LS Edge considered a poor value?

Despite its marketing, the FN 509 LS Edge is criticized for having a heavy 8 lb trigger and sub-par accuracy, which do not justify its $1300-$1500 price point for the performance offered.

What issues plague the Microtech MSAR and Gideon Shadow?

The Microtech MSAR suffers from extreme unreliability and magazine compatibility issues. The Gideon Shadow, a 9mm PCC, is unreliable, has poor ergonomics, and excessive recoil, failing to compete with established models.

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