The Ultimate Guide 7 Best First Pistols Any Budget

Where did I go right? And where did I go wrong?

Gunslinging seem like an expensive hobby. It seems addictive… like getting tattoos.

Hey there, I'm looking to buy a first pistol for myself to enjoy at the range. I have been looking at the Stoeger STR-9. I'm wondering if you have any experience with it and if you would recommend it or not as a first buy? Great video

Nice list!

Walther PDP #1, Canik METE SFT, Sig Sauer P365 XMacro TACOPS, CZ P10F (or C), and Beretta APX Gen 2.

What about the Echelon?

love my A1 so much i bought the carry version aswell! perfect pocket pistol for when you don't feel like having the tactical belt and iwb holster.i think canik is likely to be my next purchase because i love the best bang for the buck and caniks having an unrivaled value for the$$$. Honestly the main reason i went with the Beretta first was their reputation and history plus their $50-100 rebate make them and excellent value for a very solid Pistol.

I’m from Arizona as well, where do you shoot that’s safe?

Canik definitely making some noise right now🔥

No hammer fired?!? so much for the ultimate list it's more like a glock and glock-clone lovers list.

Have several of these and I agree, my go to is STR-9. Good to see a AZ local.

In todays pistol world you could make a few lists with best first options and they would all be good !

How about for a video, top 10 not so recommend first handguns?

I love the looks and how well the beretta reviews. I am torn between the full size and the tactical version. What would you pick between the 2. The full is 399 and tactical is 499 both have a 100 rebate. Is one better than the other?

The SAR 9 is also a fantastic choice. It's around 300 and I haven't had a failure out of any that I've fired

What's the specs on the Blackout Defense AR?

My friend Wayne was a police officer in the 2nd largest police department in the US. Wayne carried a 2 inch 38 caliber Smith and Wesson 5 shot pistol for off duty. Wayne was targeted twice off duty for robbery before he retired. In each incident, Wayne killed the suspects in the robberies who were armed with semi auto pistols. After the 2nd shooting I asked Wayne why the hell he still carried a 5 shot 38 caliber pistol when his department had authorized semi auto pistols long before. Wayne's response was classic. Wayne stated, "It's not the gun that matters, it's the man behind the gun."

According to Wayne, the best pistol is the one that you are going to train regularly with, become very proficient with, and maintain in proper working order at all times.

Holy crap, someone shouting out the Mossberg! I got the MC2C in '21 for about $500, and I've loved it every time I shot it. Great gun, easy recommend from me too.

That m&p shield in the flat dark earth, think I might grab one of those

Is that the canik !

Can’t believe you didn’t put the high point in there. Unsubscribed since high point is high value and it’s what I use for EDC. Super disappointed

The Sar 9 compact is also pretty great! Would love to see you do a video on one.

Great list. I have the Canik TP9SF Elite and the Mete. Mete is a little bit better. Yes the APX A1 is way underrated. The 1911s that I have are awesome too. Trueshot is one of two reasons for going to Tempe. My favorite gun store is there. You are right on the money and thank you.

The canik mc9 for me, such a fantastic pistol!

Any opinion on the taurus g2c?

Absolutely love EDC my M&P 2.0. I got the 4" barrel version and I love it! So easy to conceal and there a decent amount of aftermarket parts!

This video should have only been a 10 second video. Glock 19 and *cut*!

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Thank you for the quality built budget firearm suggestions . I decided to purchase A Beretta APX A1 9MM 👍 I recently had A death threat & close to death call with A ex-relative who I confronted about meth use. Perpetrator had promised to shoot & kill me & had flashed gun on lap prior to fleeting the scene b4 the police arrived. Law enforcement took close to an hour to arrive on scene. Had he chose to kill me ‘ I would had been dead b4 law arrived… To make matters worst , The Da had dropped the battery & threat to kill charges & only pursued sales of meth charge & he was released from jail just 3 days l8er on OR… i knew I had to come up with A game plan for the future.I filed A restraining order with the superior court & placed an order for A home defense weapon 😎 I was at A loss for what hand guns were of quality & value but your video placed me towards the right direction & I was able to figure out the rest from there!

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New to the channel, enjoyed your review on the Beretta Apx Tactical and the Beretta Apx A1. Now time to decided which one to buy lol.
Take the M&P compact out and replace it with Sig P320c an overall better range experience.

Great video

Do you even lift, bro?

Looking for a good easy to rack for my wife

Glock 21 what I carry !! .45

Where do yall usually buy online? Please let me know

This guy shoots like he has aim bot on

My friend bought a used g2c for 150 or so and that thing surprised me for sure

Not 1 mention about springfield armory. The glock gen 5 mos is 620 to 900$.

Hi Mike! I'm a 2A activist and your name came up in another channel's video regarding your OIS with Mr. Black Hoodie. Because you're pro-2A and because I know exactly how the job is, I felt I really needed to sub your channel, thumbs up, and all that Al Gore Rhythm stuff. Thank you for doing all you're doing!

the APX is my next gun

thing is just too good

Still driving that Nissan Titan 👍

Maybe the Springfield echelon.

Just picked up a CZ P10c for $320. Beretta is running a $100 rebate might have to pick one up too.

I got one you forgot the psa Dagger. For the money it's probably the better gun out their !

Springfield Echelon for Glock because the grip Angel sucks on Glocks !!

Tupperware guns.

Solid List. Some I have, Some I want.
I love my PDP but the trigger tends to jump the wall a bit early sometimes
Love that you included the APX, I have both Gens and they are both great.
I looked at the Mossberg in store and found the trigger "cheap" feeling.
the Rival is a great choice and my first red dot. Shoots amazing

If I would add one / replace one...I would lose the Mossberg and add an IWI Masada Slim
OR
lose the Glock and add a Bul Armory Hatchet.

keep up the good work

I’d like to see your opinion on the new FN Reflex. I’m looking at that or the Shield Plus for conceal carry, but won’t make a final decision until I shoot both

I’ve got an AR9 build I’m gonna get back to working on later so with that it’s tipping me over towards Glock just for the mag compatibility but out the box I’d probably be lookin at that SW M&P or maybe a Sig, I’d like something that feels, looks and works good out the gate that actually fits my hand (the good Lord gave me small hands) and does an all round good job, I just don’t like the look of the Walther and similar shapes that have that super curvy back where the slide almost juts back like that, it’s whatever though since I have so little experience with handguns and beggars can’t be choosers too much

Why does he hold the left hand against his chest when shooting one handed? New shooter here; so no apology for not knowing.

I made my choice with help of this channel, along with another channel and im really happy with my m&p 2.0 compact. Took it next day to range and its so easy and accurate to shoot. Looks beautiful and after seeing ice and mud torcher test this gun was a no brainer to me. Smith amd wesson had special at my gun shop and got it for 520. The perfect storn