Why you NEED a Taurus TX 22 Compact

This review of the FN 309 MRD highlights its position as a budget-friendly, optics-ready, hammer-fired 9mm handgun. While it offers a competitive price point and includes a 16 and 20-round magazine, the reviewer notes concerns about the frame's perceived flimsiness and the placement of slide serrations. The FN 309 MRD is presented as an entry-level option from FN, aiming to capture a market segment below their more expensive 509 series.

This review of the Ruger Max 9 highlights its compact, double-stack 9mm design with optics-ready capability and fiber optic front sight. While the firearm offers a 10-round capacity and a slim profile, the reviewers express mixed feelings, particularly regarding the trigger feel and slide manipulation difficulty. They encountered one failure to feed and noted a consistent low point of impact, suggesting potential sight or firearm-specific issues. Further testing with different ammunition and serial numbers is recommended.

This review of the Canik Mete MC9 Prime compact pistol highlights its features, including a ported slide, optics-ready capability, and 17-round magazine capacity. The presenter compares it extensively to the Glock 19, noting its comparable size but slimmer profile. Live-fire testing suggests the ports effectively reduce recoil, making it a strong contender in the compact handgun market for concealed carry.

This video identifies the Taurus TX22 as the new #1 most sold handgun, surpassing the long-dominant Glock 19. The speaker, from GFG, highlights the TX22's surprising popularity, especially among new gun owners, due to its higher capacity (.22 LR with 10+ rounds), low recoil, reliability, optics-readiness, and affordability. The video contrasts this with the traditional dominance of 9mm handguns and the historical limitations of .22 LR capacity.

This video identifies the Taurus TX22 as the new #1 most sold handgun, surpassing the long-dominant Glock 19. The speaker highlights its .22 LR caliber, higher magazine capacity (up to 16-22 rounds), reliability, low recoil, optics readiness, and affordability as key factors driving its popularity, especially among new gun owners. The TX22 is noted for feeling like a 9mm in hand, making it an accessible and practical choice.

This video reviews the top 5 most popular and best-selling revolvers over the past year, based on sales data rather than personal opinion. It highlights the Ruger SP101 for its excellent double-action trigger, the Heritage Rough Rider for affordability and fun plinking, the Ruger LCR as a top concealed-carry option with reduced recoil, the Taurus Judge for its versatility in home and car defense, and the Colt Python as the most popular revolver overall, praised for its classic design and shootability.

This guide details the H&K MP7, a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) developed in the 1990s to penetrate body armor with its 4.6x30mm round. It highlights the short-stroke gas piston system, ergonomic controls like the paddle magazine release and bolt release, and a fast-acting fire selector. The review also touches on magazine capacities, accuracy, and potential drawbacks like stock comfort and maintenance complexity.

This guide synthesizes expert advice from Garand Thumb on selecting the best AR-15 magazines. It covers various types, including OK Industries GI, SureFeed, H&K steel, Magpul PMAGs, and the EPM, highlighting their specific strengths and weaknesses. The information emphasizes reliability, durability, and compatibility with different ammunition types like M855A1, drawing on extensive real-world testing.

Micah and Charlie from Garand Thumb offer practical advice on building a firearm collection from scratch. They emphasize starting with a reliable handgun like the Glock 17 for self-defense, followed by an AR-15 platform rifle, suggesting budget-friendly PSA for training and higher-tier BCM for duty. The core message stresses that consistent training is paramount, regardless of gear cost.

This entry details the behind-the-scenes story of Charlie's initial integration into Garand Thumb's YouTube channel. It highlights early production challenges, Charlie's humorous yet awkward on-camera presence, and how audience demand ultimately cemented his role. The content emphasizes the importance of authenticity and skilled editing in creating successful firearms-related media.