I have the Beretta 92S and I absolutely love it, I had a trigger job done to it and new LOK Grips added to it

@joiiregina1000

5 жыл бұрын

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@lukekimstories8695

5 жыл бұрын

Is the 92s a viable option for competition shooting??? IPSC/ IDPA

@MinhVu-in9iz

3 жыл бұрын

LukeKimStories it shoots like a regular 92fs but the sight are low.

I bought a Star BM just for the hell of it for $200. My friend fell in love with the handgun, canceled buying a new AR and bought 3 Stars. Fantastic shooting handgun

I got an m88a a while back in almost mint condition, one of my favorite pistols to shoot

You have taught me a lot about these foreign imports, I normally prefer revolvers but after watching your video I am considering looking into this very reliable market. Thank you so much

I bought one of those STAR BM 9mm and it is very nice. I also bought two extra 8 round magazines with it. Very nice, very easy to take down and clean, and very good shooter! Compact and will fit in most 1911 Commander holsters. Great deal from Classic Firearms for $200 plus two extra magazines!!! But I don't like the Beretta 9MM because of the flip up instead of down thumb safety. I am used to flip down and flip up is confusing if you have two guns that are different!!!! D. C. GUNSMITH and veteran of U.S. ARMY 69-71

Bought a Russian Makarov some ten to twelve years ago for $174, in the original box with extra mags. Used it for my first three years with a concealed carry permit in an Alien gear IWB holster.

Thanks for sharing Chris. I already have three out of your five picks. I just got into the surplus market this year and I have to tell you it's very addicting. #Never enough money.

@headbanger5556

4 жыл бұрын

I had 3 out of 5 also. Cool vid.

Star BM rules. P 64 's are cool too.This is all good advice.

I got a Bulgarian Makarov about 5 months ago and I love it I ordered it with extra magazines and I got the whole package for $310 unissued

@epickett63

5 жыл бұрын

Do you remember which vendor you got it from?

@honorlost84

5 жыл бұрын

@@epickett63 classicfirearms.com

@epickett63

5 жыл бұрын

That place is dangerous! They make it TOO easy to spend bunches of money there... :-)

@honorlost84

5 жыл бұрын

@@epickett63 I almost bought a vepr and a tt-33

@paulsecrest9427

5 жыл бұрын

Good lord I remember when they were 100 to 150. Still a good deal though for now days.

I have 4 of your 5 so feeling good. Great video.

Have all of these. Concur with the list.

@nelzelpher2088

4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get m first gun. Are any of these still viable to buy?

Thank you, very informative

I bought a Bulgarian Makarov for $250 that is like new! I have the arsenal record for it and the gun had only been fired 5 times ! I also bought the M88 brand new for $199. You should mention the Polish P83. It is a very good gun. It is accurate and easy to shoot. It is also in 9 mm Makarov (9x18).

Real good information. I have 2 star bm. Both very good condition. Also the baretta 92. Love all 3. Now I know not to sell them. One zastava m70. Also nice gun to hold on too. Thank you

I absolutely love the little Star pistols, but there is something to be aware of with them. Their firing pins are prone to breakage from too much dry fire due to a sharp shoulder machined in the pins of some models making for a shear point. Try to use a snap cap when dry firing, because there are virtually no replacement parts left for these pistols at all. The last time one of my clients broke a pin, we had to have a machinist make a new one. Best to avoid that expense if possible. Cheers!

@petedavis1040

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Crawford I was thinking about buying a star pistol just to have something reliable in the house. Now that you’ve said that I’m thinking twice about the buy🤦🏽‍♂️

@PPISAFETY

5 жыл бұрын

@@petedavis1040 You will probably be fine with the Star if you treat it like a rimfire in terms of dry fire and only do it with a snap cap. It is a shame there are no parts left, because these are really cool little pistols. I don't know exactly how widespread the problem is except to say that I've replaced four for people over the last 20 years or so, and they were all "gun guys" who I know were dry firing a lot for practice.

@petedavis1040

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Crawford Understood, just the issue with sourcing replacement parts seems like something that would sway others the opposite way. Just looking for a cheap and reliable nine to keep around the home that my wife can use in case of anything.

@PPISAFETY

5 жыл бұрын

@@petedavis1040 I teach quite a few firearms classes for women, and two favorites stand out when they select the pistols they like from the training guns I have available. These would be the S&W Shield in 9mm and also the Walther PPS M2. Either of these is in the same size class as the Star, much lighter, similar capacity, and are not single action designs where a hammer has to be managed. Both have slim grip widths and can be had brand new for under $350 if you watch for sales. There are also plenty of used Shields on the market but not many Walthers. In this class of firearm, the slim 9mm, I own these two, the Kahr P9 and K9, the Glock 43, and the Springfield XDS for use in training. Results with all of them are very similar, but the ladies seem to enjoy the Smith and the Walther the most. The polymer Kahr and the Glock 43 are more popular with male students but the women report that they "kick too much" because if anything they are a bit too small and light for good comfort for a novice shooter. Many also like my ancient Glock 26, my personal carry gun, but that is a bit more expensive, even used, than the Star. If you are willing to drop down to a .380 (many are not), the number one favorite pistol of all my female students is my Glock 42. It is a very "soft shooter" and I bought mine new for $330. Good luck with your choice!

@Vegeta-ug7tz

5 жыл бұрын

Great info Tom. I'm shopping for a female friendly edc right now. God Bless@@PPISAFETY

So cool to think of the history behind these surplus guns. Who carried them, what were their stories, how many bad guys did they put down? I think it's cool anyway, maybe it's just me.

I have the Bulgarian Makarov (have a Commercial Russian double stack also), the M-57, and the Star BM...great guns! The Star BM is the nicest shooting, IMHO.

Good video.... I personally have my eye on a few of these

Love Toks and have a small collection. Cool thing is I scored a 9MM barrel and have it in a shooter grade Tok, so can shoot it anytime

Star BM is a reliable, accurate and inexpensive 9mm pistol, mine was $149. Though it kind of resembles a 1911, is not a 1911 no grip safety, trigger is hinged and swings up it does not plunge straight back like a 1911, etc. None the less, I enjoy mine.

I just bought a Star BM9. I have not shot it yet. i also ordered a sales package that came with a pair of cocobolo wood grips (looks fantastic), extra magazine and a holster. ~ $95.00 delivered.

@bigsean131

5 жыл бұрын

Who has extra mags for star BM

How about the SAR K2 45 ACP? With 14 round magazine, adjustable for windage and elevation rear sight? Relatively cheap at about $300 and very accurate! If you put one in the chamber you have 15 rounds ready. I have one and love it. Very nice, shoots fantastically to point of aim at 15 yards after adjusting the rear sight. Easy to take down and clean!!! D.C. GUNSMITH and Veteran of U.S. ARMY 69-71

@timkies3997

5 жыл бұрын

@ There are some very decent quality firearms coming out of Turkey today. I think that were you to include price point on the list of things that are important, they they would rank in the middle of the herd of guns sold to the average buyer. That of course is not to say that price should be the only criteria to buy a gun on, but if two guns are similar in every other respect, then that can be a tipping point. I am looking for a handgun right now, but I have to decide the type before I can narrow it down to the right gun. Thus the reason I am looking at this video, which is very well done.

Yes, please make a list. Especially, the pocket pistols.

As of 6-14-19, I have a CZ 38, CZ 50, CZ 52, CZ 70, CZ82, 1979 Bulgarian Mak, 1960 East German Mak, 1969 Polish Radom P64, Yugo Zastava M57, and tomorrow picking up a Zastava M70. Could you say I'm into collecting milsurp? They are all facinating, it's the history behind them that so drives me to collect them! Have had my eye on a Beretta 92S from Classic Firearms, just have not "pulled the trigger" yet. I do have a Beretta Nano for concealed carry which, for me, has been flawless at the range, am thinking I should add a full size Beretta to my collection! Thanks for your thoughts here!

You guys really don't know how good you have it don't ever let "them" change things

Awesome selection!

J&G Sales currently has the Star BM 9mm " G " grade selling for $179.99. The salesman I spoke to on the phone last week sort of implied these were " G " grade and they were getting to the low end G grades. It could be he was trying to up sell me to the " G-VG " grade which was $219.99. I don't mind holster wear but I don't want one that is shot out. I am still saving to buy one.

Very nice TY for sharing

I bought the Star BM and the Super B. Really nice pistols. Looks like the 1911.

Just grabbed a star this week actually, it's a nice shooter for sure

@markybuddie

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Holmes yeah I bought a star, m92s, m57, and a vz-70. By far the star is my favorite to shoot.

@tarassmith2325

5 жыл бұрын

always thought stars were barkers too much recoil for the calibre.

@markybuddie

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a little but so smooth and acurite .

@bengrosser8722

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Holmes star is my ccw gun

@Bill23799

5 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in buying a Star BM 9mm also. If you don't mind my asking, where did you buy yours and what grade was it? I see J&G sales still has what they call " G " grade models for $179.99. However, the salesman told me on the phone these were getting to be the lower end of the G scale. It could be he was trying to up sell me to what he called G-V grade for $219.99. I don't mind some honest holster ware and some missing bluing as long as the gun is functional and shoots well.

Knot a true makarov but I have the Hungarian PA 63 added a heavier recoil spring and no.9 trigger spring dropping trigger to about 4lb snow a fun gun to shoot

I carry a Star BM stainless/nickel 9mm everyday for my CCW. Love it

@forzared101

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a problem with the hammer bite? I took mine to the range for the first time, and I have a nice mark on my hand now.

@jonwebb9751

5 жыл бұрын

forzared101 no I have not but it does dig into my stomach , just keep shooting and you’ll find a good grip bud

I live in indiana and work for westfield steel... Small world

@Mavvyd96

5 жыл бұрын

kody vanatti I live in Westfield as well. I was so surprised when I saw his 1911 video and was like “Hey, I know this guy”.

That is a dope shirt

Love your shirt

1911 are also available through the CMP

Wow my family lives in Westfield IN. Small world

My star came with 2 different types of mags and its kinda jammy. Heard they have extraction issues but i think my issue was the weird mag. Didnt notice until after i had shot it that the follower on one of them was an entirely different shape

I'm glad I have all of those.

Love the shirt!😄👍🏻

Great video

How about a top 6 Surplus rifles to buy?

First time viewer an like your picks, now where to find them lol🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@pauldiaco3817

5 жыл бұрын

Classic Firearms has 'em all

You didn't discuss safeties, even seeming to hide them. I guess they must have them (autos) to be imported.

Liked everything you said.... surprised you did't show any German P-1 or P-38s? Also, very reliable and not to bad a price...?

i have half your list TT-33 and a CZ52 (dont't know what i like better) stick with PPU ammo bought a bulk box never had any issues with ether one. The star I have is chamber in 9mm Largo ( double check before buy I didn't) but is a Spanish air force gun, but having a hard time finding good price ammo. the 92S I got for a steal $180 after tax at local gun store. a lot of holster ware but beautiful patina, but debating about replacing the spring on the trigger. has a bad habit of doing double shot with the current reset. still competes to my cousin Taurus P92 in size and weight.

@benjimenfranklin7650

5 жыл бұрын

The CZ 52 will wear out but I haven't seen a tt-33 that was worn out enough it would not work.

@TheNazo21

5 жыл бұрын

the TT-33 kept holding the mag(s) and not ejecting it bough two more (NOS) the base fell off both ( due to the age and poor construction) bought two newer one powder coated paint and resolve the issue mostly the CZ 52 at the time that I bough TT-33 spare mags I pick up a few for the CZ both of the CZ Old and new mags work with no issues

@benjimenfranklin7650

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheNazo21 well I have been buying Tokarev and CZ 52 for thirty years now and never had a problem with a Tokarev. Actually had one with no safety added . It was very old and all I did for it was clean it. Worked flawlessly for years until I traded for a 8mm Hakum . Sometime they do need adjustment to the lips on the magazine and maybe polish the feed ramp. That's about all I've ever really had to do to a Tokarev. The CZ 52 is another thing. I've completely rebuilt several of them. You can get stainless steel rollers and better spings nowadays. Barrel depends on what is wrong with it. They do tend to split . Never seen that on a Tokarev.

Man you do good videos 👌

Looking forward to the 2021 installment. :)

Being that I live in California I can only looks, dream and wish that I could buy a couple of those guns that I saw

Gun enthusiasts are the nicest and most responsible people you will ever meet!Sometimes I think that the "George Soros spam bots" try to make us look mean and childish in the comments? The comment section do not reflect the kindness I have experienced in this community. Maybe I'm just a "Right-Wing Conspiracy Nut"? lol. Let's just all remember to be on our best behavior, since our public image is on the line.

Great video!!

@MarksmanTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Got a Norinco 213 for $190 in 9mm. It shoots very well, even for a Chinese copy. A little rough around the edges but what do you expect?

I lived in that town for 3 years.

I have a tokarev but it's not surplus it's a Zastava M57. I also have a Polish P-64 it's not a Makarov although it shoots Makarov ammo. Change the hammer spring and it's my favorite pistol now.

Great video, keep it up.

@MarksmanTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate it and thanks for watching

I agree with this list 100%. Get em while the gettins good!!

I just bought a Star BM 9mm for $176.00 that included shipping. Awesome gun shoots very well.

@x.adam1

5 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome deal. I paid $179 + shipping +transfer fee for mine. Came out to about $225. Still a great deal.

@FlyboyUS

5 жыл бұрын

@@x.adam1 Sorry I didn't add my transfer fee my transfer fee was $30 so the total came to $206.00

@razor24actual14

5 жыл бұрын

Was that from j&g sales?

@x.adam1

5 жыл бұрын

razor24 actual I purchased mine from Classic Firearms.

@FlyboyUS

5 жыл бұрын

@@razor24actual14 yes

Thanks for pointing this out. I am definitely getting at least one of those Stars right away.

That was a nice video🔫👍

@marksmantv are you able to do a video with top milsurp rifles to buy this year🤘🤘🤘

@Wicked505

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I concur

@MarksmanTV

6 жыл бұрын

I will try and give that some thought. Problem is, there really arent any surplus rifles coming into the market right now :-/

Excellent Subbed!

I have an early (4 digit) Tokarev that I bought NIB without looking. Unfortunately, I couldn't take it out and fire it for about 5 years so I never knew the absolutely horrible condition of the barrel. After putting several mags through it, I noticed that it had split the neck of every shell halfway down the side of the shell. Upon inspection, I found a barrel that looked like it had been poured cold, if you understand the reference. It looks like someone had dripped melted solder over a dowel. Where can I get a new barrel for it, as it's a certainty that the factory will blow me off as would the company that sold it to me. I can live without matching numbers (though I hate having to). I just can't trust this barrel not to blow up and I'd like to reload some shells with hollowpoints instead of Polish steel cores.

@kevins1114

5 жыл бұрын

Try Numrich Gun Parts, or Bob's Gun Shop. One, or both, should have a barrel for your pistol.

I bought a Bulgarian in ‘93 for $89! Still regret selling it.

would be nice to see the amo for each gun thanks

*Why you should never use surplus pistols that are curios & relics for self-defense or CCW:* 1. The are usually worn out i.e. *metal fatigue* & could break at anytime. 2. The gun's *springs are usually weak* and replacement springs are either not made anymore or very expensive. 3. The problem with almost all curios & relics was that they *jammed* and were *unreliable* for many reasons. 4. New, modern reliable and more effective weapons are available and the same price or cheaper. Note: For collecting no problem but I recommend investing in precious metals.

@TheUnchosenOne

5 жыл бұрын

As a young guy trained as a machinist these guns are a low barrier to entry investment that I can basically guarantee myself returns on. That being said, I do plan on investing in gold after I get myself more established.

@sweetcostarica

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheUnchosenOne Yes, you can make a little money on guns as investments that is why many, many retirees get into buying and selling *firearms = low risk but also low returns.* It is also an interesting hobby though. With precious metals - if you buy enough at low prices and wait a while (10 to 20 years) you will receive almost guaranteed substantial profits. *So go for it & God Bless.*

hey man 219 represent Gary Indiana in the house boaaaaaa

@ohiovalleyboy8340

5 жыл бұрын

A stones throw away...sloppy cincy here! Woot woot

On the Beretta magazine hole is called "Sand Cut" nowadays

@benjimenfranklin7650

5 жыл бұрын

Why is that ?

@5shotsr611

5 жыл бұрын

@@benjimenfranklin7650 on the military m-9 they're in Iraq & Afghanistan, Sandy as hell over ther. More the less it's desert like environment. Had to cut bottom of magazines so the sand wouldn't collect in magazine Hence - sandcut.

@benjimenfranklin7650

5 жыл бұрын

@@5shotsr611 Okay if you say so. Sounds ok. I thought Beretta fixed that sand problem with the new M-9 .

@5shotsr611

5 жыл бұрын

@@benjimenfranklin7650 that's one of the things they did. Now use Google it your friend.

@stever8776

4 жыл бұрын

@@5shotsr611 d

Awesome

I picked up a CZ70 for $175 a couple months ago

Here in Eastern Europe Soviet Makarov's goes for around 120 - 150 Bucks. And cheap knock off's like IZH-70 Baikal's are as low as 60-70 bucks. If only there would be a way for us to export them to USA...

@jangofettch1891

5 жыл бұрын

Dismantle all federal governments

@jangofettch1891

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark Lein You're cute😘

@jangofettch1891

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark Lein You wish.

@jangofettch1891

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark Lein Haha, are you twelve?

@davidmcguire6043

5 жыл бұрын

The problem is that while domestically-produced guns flow like water here we have some strange laws about importing firearms

thanks man!..i'm looking into doing a little mil-surp collecting soon...now i just need to come up with the cash :( womp,womp,woooomp

@MarksmanTV

5 жыл бұрын

That is always the problem lol. Thanks for watching!

Shouldve mentioned the S&W model 10 police surplus revolvers. Any S&W at 250 to 300 bucks is an outstanding deal.

@FILLUP41017

5 жыл бұрын

jango fettch S&W model 10 was my first handgun. I picked it up in 92. it still shoots like it was made yesterday.

@jangofettch1891

5 жыл бұрын

@@FILLUP41017 I bought mine just the other day. It was made in 1979 I got a history report from S&W, it was used by officer jacques vallero in the French national police. It has an outstanding trigger. I gifted it to my father in law yesterday. He's an old timer who likes old revolvers.

@tarassmith2325

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong.

@alanzlotkowski2695

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know what an "import" is?

@LazyKingAus

5 жыл бұрын

jango fettch not really budget

Good video

The vz.50 and vz.70 are CZ pistols (in other words it is a CZ vz.70....."vz" basically translates to "model", so CZ model 70).

9x18 is easily found for 9 to 10 bucks a box these days as long as you don't mind steel cased ammo for which there are no real negatives to shooting it in a 9x18 gun, they will eat it all and ask for more. Unless you're reloading, which I do occasionally for 9x18 but just like 7.62x25; they launch your brass a half mile! I get tired of hunting for it or trying to set up a tarp to catch it, so I usually just keep a good bit of steel cased around. There are some CZ82's around right now and that would probably be in my top 3 to suggest people to buy, they will definitely go up a good bit once they are gone. Great list, I have all of these except the 9x19 Yugo, but I do have two M57's.

Westfield, Indiana? I live between Portland and Muncie! Greetings, fellow Hoosier!

@aeoo371

5 жыл бұрын

ltsallwood I live in Kosciusko County!

what can you tell me about the beretta 92fs brigadire i have one but cant find much on them

YOU SHOULD MAKE THAT LIST IN YOUR DESCRIPTION.

@innerviews897

5 жыл бұрын

Leman Russ then you wouldn't have to view get a pen and make your own list

@michaeljohnston777

5 жыл бұрын

I think it would help him get more views, right? I was just thinking that his channel is very small, considering how great the content is!! I dunno? I thought maybe that's what he meant by saying he shold put the list in the description, so it would help the YT search algorithm? Either way, lets all play nice! All this bickering doesn't help our public image as gun enthusiasts.

@user-fr4cg2xj2w

5 жыл бұрын

innerviews897 that's not how that works dimbass

@tthompson4768

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Just bought my star for $149 thing is so nice for the money

How is the Star a 1911? No grip safety and a external extractor?

Yugo Zastava CZ99. My EDC :)

@Wicked505

5 жыл бұрын

I have a TZ99 variant and I am on the lookout for a CZ99 for my collection. Great guns!

Do these prices still hold up?? If so, where are you getting these ??

PPU makes 7.62x25 hollow points too

I love you're videos, thank you sir !

@tarassmith2325

5 жыл бұрын

are you gay or what.

Own 3 of those.

That Star model is $180 on classicfirearms

@nelzelpher2088

4 жыл бұрын

Is that still the price today?

Must of been on classic firearms bc all these firearms are for sale there

Nice channel. Question for you. A friend of mine had a surplus pistol. If was a 7.62 × 25. The slide was a rolling block slide. What is brand/name of that pidtol? I am looking for one for myself. Fun gun to shoot.

@richerich853

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a Tokarev TT?

@philfoster4298

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a CZ 52 . They have an HK style roller lock mechanism and are in 7.62x25, 8 round single stack mag, and single action only. I have a surplus model made in 1952 and paid $125 for it around 1996. It is one of the most solid and reliable semi autos I own. No idea where to get one today but at least you can search on the internet and see if that’s the firearm your friend has and maybe find some for sale. Good luck!

I considered a Beretta 92S but with my Walther P38, I chose a Browning Hi-Power instead. Having said that, one wasn't available in my price range so that item has been shelved for the moment. Got a CZ 75B Omega as a stopgap...

My Star is chambered in 9mm Largo. How rare is that?

189 today for tokarevs on classicfirearms

Are any of those guns approved for California? If so let me know. Thanks and if so do you have any in stock?

@bonnienicholson4427

5 жыл бұрын

Move if possible . Jkjk

How would one go about getting more mags for the Star??

@stever8776

4 жыл бұрын

Try Triple K

What would be a good surplus handgun that can be found in great condition, under $300, and uses cheap ammo?

@alecbenedict7233

4 жыл бұрын

Go for a star bm. They are actually getting cheaper (at least that's what I see on j&g sales) and like this guy said it's in 9mm

@sammcgee9456

4 жыл бұрын

Alec Benedict I’ll consider it. I was looking at a Yugo m57 but 7.62x25 is nonexistent except for online.

@sammcgee9456

4 жыл бұрын

Alec Benedict the only thing I have against the star is that I can’t find one that doesn’t have scuffs all over it

What should I get? A Star BM or a Beretta 1951?

Do you have any of these for sale? I knos its way later🤞🤞🤝🤑

I love my ugly duckling Russian 1946 TT-33 found spare magazines for it and not a bad investment for 167.00 dollars ironically its the same price I paid for the SKS

@benjimenfranklin7650

5 жыл бұрын

The Tokarev is actually better than the CZ 52 because it needs little and very seldom brakes. The CZ 52 will wear out rollers and if you don't catch it you'll need a new barrel too. I have repair many of them over the years and tokarev is much better . It just like a Browning .

I like one I can afford. The star. $200 up. Where do I begin to look for it at? Thxs

I don't know how true it is but I heard that about less than 10 years ago Makarovs were worth about $100

@MarksmanTV

5 жыл бұрын

That may be true... Roughly 10 years ago, you could likely find Bulgarian Makarovs for $100-$200... The Russian and East German Maks had been, for the most part, extinct for more than 10 years (other than on the private market). Chinese Makarovs may have still been loosely available 10 years ago.

sometimes the hatchet just aint the tool for the job