Extar is the Best $429 I ever spent. Bought it on your recommendation. Never a malfunction. Added a linear comp. Added a sba3 brace. Added 510c Holosun. Added pic rails. Added light, added angled foregrip. Lol! Not $429 anymore but it’s great.

@Gutsy77

2 жыл бұрын

The 510c is a great pic! I have a couple!!

@FranciscoMartinez-kw9cj

2 жыл бұрын

I have two. They can’t be beat for the money.

@dustinrohus8882

2 жыл бұрын

I bought two and had cycling issues with both.. still worth 400 but a little disappointing nonetheless 😕

@jscharlie2350

2 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about adding a linear comp in the hope to reduce the noise but not sure about how effective that would be. What's your experience?

@jagpilotohio

2 жыл бұрын

@@jscharlie2350 it’s great. I have a Kaw valley. $55. Definitely helps. I just put one on my 10.5 AR pistol as well.

3:34 Ruger PC Carbine 5:55 Grand Power Stribog (SP9A1 shown) 8:05 Freedom Ordnance FX9 9:58 Extar EP9 12:36 **Honorable Mention** Hi Point Carbine 13:23 CZ Scorpion (Evo 3+ shown)

@jduffey320

2 жыл бұрын

I always see these types of comments after I watch the entire video haha. this is still helpful though because I might end up watching it again before buying one..

@torg2126

2 жыл бұрын

@@jduffey320 No FGC 9?

@DarrenMalone253

2 жыл бұрын

Why not Sar 109T? AR metal platform 5.75 lbs! Turkish military

@JFlex76

2 жыл бұрын

Brigade BM9, love it

@ghostsofwargow2511

2 жыл бұрын

You da boi Steven 👌

I freaking love this guy. He has literally helped me make every decision for my personal defene arsenal. I picked my pistols, carbines, higher caliber rifles, etc. all using his videos and I CANNOT stress enough how happy I was with each choice. Seriously, he puts the honest into honest outlaw haha.

Kel tec sub 2000 was my first pcc that I got when I turned 18 and 5 years later after adding a kriss vector and multiple other firearms the kel tec is still one of my favorites

@lucastrask2838

2 жыл бұрын

It's my only one, seriously a 9mm carbine is pretty limited in use. I've had one failure after 1600 rounds, a steel case didn't eject properly. I cleaned the gun and it's been fine ever since. That was at 1100 rounds since cleaning... So clean it every five or six hundred rounds and it's fantastic.

@696hondacivic

Жыл бұрын

Late comment but hows the reliability on the kriss vector?

@alexwalter9819

Жыл бұрын

i sold mine i miss it

@upsanddowns8717

4 ай бұрын

Kel Tec S2K owner here - bought the first gen when it was new for $275 at a gun show in California, 10 years later and it's still my PCC of choice. Still shoots reliably and accurately. I now have her furnished with an angled foregrip, gen 2 fore-end, rail covers, rubberized grip and a drum mag. I love it.

@tomd.6488

3 ай бұрын

​@@upsanddowns8717 I really like the Sub 2000. My only gripe is that it has an awful trigger. Reliabilty, accuracy, and concealabilty are great though

your budget series have really sold me. its rare on here in the YT gun world to find a great balance of true strong foundation of knowledge, no frills but still personable, and paying attention to the interest of the gen population in AFFORDABLE firearms. thanks for the content! subscribed for good

Your videos are why I decided to purchase the FX-9. I got the 16" barrel variant, and put a simple red dot on it. Now I can use the exact same ammo that I use in my VP-9, and get the range and ballistics I'm looking for. Keep up the unbiased and outstandingly educational work you put into these videos. You haven't steered me wrong yet.

I picked up a Foxtrot Mike Ar-9 lower and a psa 8” upper back in the early months of 2019. Thing ran like a champ. Now I’ve upgraded it with quite a few things: YHM upper and handguard with a Ballistics Advantage 5.5” barrel, Geiselle trigger, Magpul furniture. Still one of my favorite pistols I’ve owned and upgraded.

You are my go-to for firearm advice. That is why I picked up a Canik Mete and I have been eyeballing a carbine. Much appreciated.

Haven’t missed a video in over a year. You’re the first name I look for when I start KZread up!

I have the Beretta CX4 Storm FDE, love it, has run flawlessly.

Need an updated list

@richardsnow2609

12 күн бұрын

Yes agree

Love my Extar! One of the best gun purchases I've ever made, and for the price, simply can't beat it

Good list. The Extar is just amazing for the price, weight and reliability. I strongly recommend it to anyone shopping in this category.

Thank You brother! It's a review you did that made me look and then purchased the Extra 9 . Your efforts to share with us your experience and knowledge of what to expect from a product! Your opinion of the pistol sold me. Approximately about 350 to maybe 500 ish. I don't count. Excellent performance,. The only malfunction was a Squibb load,. Cheap ammo. No issues with the pistol! Thank You brother for your help and love your show..

Absolutely LOVE my Ruger PCC, but you definitely gave me food for thought with the CZ Scorpion. GREAT VIDEO!

@glockfanboy4927

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave why not just buy both! I did n have no regrets either!! 👍😉

I bought an Extar EP9 a while back from one of your reviews and I love it. It has been an amazing addition to my arsenal. Love the EP9 and highly recommend. You cannot beat the price and the performance.

@kungfulender8733

2 жыл бұрын

And weight

My wife's home defense gun is the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 7.7" bbl with flash can, SB folding brace right out of the box. I swaped out the safety for the reverse safety and delete right side "she is right handed like me thankfully", HB trigger, Magpul grip, Magpul hand stop and Sig red dot. She is not big into guns but, absolutely loves her Scorpion and is deadly accurate 75 yards and in. Perfect home defense given her comfort with the Scorpion, maximum ballistics, closest neighbors are 100+ yards away.

I love my Extar EP9. I bought mine about a month ago. The version 2 of the EP9 has some good upgrades.

@jagpilotohio

2 жыл бұрын

Except that god awful new brace. Yuck.

@davidd680

2 жыл бұрын

@@jagpilotohio Agreed the brace isnt as good but can be change easily enough.

@jagpilotohio

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidd680 “easily”?? Did they change the proprietary buffer tube? I mean, you can buy a Farrowtech adapter plate to mount a standard tube but they are $85. Whatever the case, I do like the new hand guard and linear comp.

@jagpilotohio

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidd680 you just reminded me. I have my old tube and brace that I should probably sell to someone that bought that hideous new one. I installed an SBA3.

I have 3 of them. You are right about the extar. An absolute joy to shoot. Always fun to bring out

I love that the Hi Point is instantly recognizable by the stickers on the stock. I enjoyed mine.

I went with the Scorpion as well. Updated the grip and put a mlock front end on it. Flawless weapon.

You are totally right about the Extar EP 9 , It's great, reliable and great looking carbine. Every time I go to the range people start asking me what is that and where I can get it. $449.00 can't be beat!! 🇺🇲 Made! Romeo 5, two 32 rounds Glock mags and an angle grip, the best home defense PCC.

I love my scorpion! I can’t even tell you how many thousands of rounds it has through it. Never a single problem with it. Nailing steel at 100 yards all day with it. Lightweight and fun to shoot, magazines available anywhere. I don’t know why everyone gives me crap for owning one. So many people say they are polymer trash and there no point to owning a PCC, just buy a rifle. Can’t tell you how often I hear that.

@adamcouch1540

2 жыл бұрын

That’s bull, I had one questionable friend and once he saw what the 4” barrel does at 100 yards he calls it a 4” sniper pistol now lol

@HPSFRoadrunner

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good point about the Scorp I always forget to mention. Cheap mags that WORK and are available!

@nunyabidness3075

Жыл бұрын

You can “no point in…” all the way up until you are back to needing a pistol as backup. Then you start over again. Eventually you are driving something over 11 tons full of things needing special stamps and licenses. In the end, whatever is most likely to be ready when you need it is the best solution for you. The host here insists on reliability, and he’s right.

@OculusVector

Жыл бұрын

To hell with what everyone thinks. My experience with the Scorpion has been about the same. An affordable PCC with tons of accessory options, but most importantly yes, its extremely accurate, I often switch between the CZ iron sights it came with, over to the Holosun 510 C. Its a great choice.

@DIYDad1

Жыл бұрын

@@OculusVector hah, I have the same optic on mine lol. With a few upgrades from HBI it's amazing.

I love my Evo 3 S1. Absolutely can't get enough of it. Plus the Magpul mags, and other accessories are a blast.

As a owner of the Ruger PCC and a Stribog SP9A1 have to say both are great and reliable.

I got a SP9A3, ran around 1800 rounds through it with the straight mags. Only a few failures with the old school plastic ones. Still changed it out to a A3 Tactical Scorpion mag lower

Thanks again. Always know where to come for honest reviews.

Love your reviews bro your honest and pull no punches , which is what we need when trying to make some decisions or considerations . Keep up the great work 💪🏾👍🏾

Like many here, bought the Extar with cautious optimism based on many different reviews. I can honestly say it’s an awesome gun. My wife loves it… and if I’m gonna be totally honest, I actually like it slightly better than my scorpion. It’s just so light and soft shooting. Like mentioned in this video, I’d probably still go for the scorpion if things get real, but anything less than that (and maybe even that) Extar is the way to go.

Nice review, everything is fairly evaluated as usual. I couldn't tell if you evaluated the version2 Extar EP9 or had upgraded your v1. The new version reflects feedback provided from previous owners, upgraded metal trigger group, M-loc forend (old one was pic rail) and front directed compensator saving your ears from an even louder report. All good stuff.

Great review (as always)! I know it's not on the list due to price, but man... I LOVE my CMMG Banshee. Came with a 5" barrel, but I ordered a 7" foregrip and a tucked a linear comp into it. Looks bad ass, and is now far more usable with my larger than average meat hooks.

Foxtrot Mike (FM) 9 with the 7 inch barrel is quite impressive. At 30 yards and less, it is like driving tacks, and still great beyond 30. Simply amazing. Also, wonderful customer support when I had a minor issue.

@GlockMan-oj2ik

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really like mine too

@frydog1ea

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy my FM-9 with the 7 inch barrel. I hope that the ATF doesn't force me to buy the 16" barrel (thanks Illinois - SBR's are a no go)

@nealmccauley3269

2 жыл бұрын

This, foxtrot gets no love, best at its price point (reliability and quality) hands down

@vipe650r

2 жыл бұрын

I also have the 7”. I initially had something go weird with the bolt. Had it shred some casings and a small blow-out, but they took great care of me, replaced it, and I haven’t had any problems since.

@crujones4915

2 жыл бұрын

Ever try federal 147 grain subs? With a can mine wouldn't feed them for s***. Contacted them,sent it back. They returned it to me in a very timely fashion however the issue remains. I asked what they did to fix it they said cleaned and lubed......works fine. Bottom line,there isn't a feed ramp so the flat nose subs hang up by 1-2 mm. Round nose ball fed fine,haven't tried any HP's through it because I'm fed up with the whole experience. The configuration is 7 inch fm-9 tri-lug rear charging handle Glock 33 round factory mags. Can was dead air ghost m with their tri-lug adapter.

I know it's not the shiny new thing in the room, but I'm always surprised nobody talks about the Beretta CX4. They are around $700 but I picked up a used one for $400 and it shares magazines with the pistols.

@bensmith8682

2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone forgot it existed due to lack of aftermarket service

@lonewanderer3603

2 жыл бұрын

@@bensmith8682 I've never felt it lacked anything. Good irons, but there's a rail for a red dot. Rail on the side for a light. It's never choked on me.

@El_Peto

6 ай бұрын

​@@lonewanderer3603neither did your wife

Have a Stribog A1 (v2) that I got new with brace for $620 this year and it’s been flawless. Did the $20 HBi short stroke upgrade and curved mags and never had a malfunction. Would highly recommend

Shot a Diamondback DB9R recently and was impressed for the most part. Was leaning toward a Ruger PC Carbine but figured going to AR9 format might be the better options since AR dropins/upgrades I can swap between my other two AR's I have setup in 5.56 and 300BLK.

Love that you request donations for the Shelter!!! More firearms channels need to follow your lead.

I have 2 extar EP9s... about 2k rounds combine... they are insanely good for the price!! Favorite on this list by miles! Availability is the only issue they sell out as fast as they are made ( i want a third!).

I'm glad you mentioned the Hi Point 9mm Carbine. I own the 9mm, .40 and .45 Hi Point carbines. I've never had any issues with either of them. Not a fan of the double magazines, but I love them. They do what I need them to do.

@Gonz.0

2 жыл бұрын

Which caliber version do you like the best?

@Nutty.357

2 жыл бұрын

Mark there is a channel called mixup98 that did a review on a hipoint 45 carbine and some other magazines you can get that worked good for him! I plan on getting at least 1 hipoint carbine eventually, the 10mm can run 40 too is pretty cool!! have a good one!

@MarylandPatriot45

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gonz.0 Honestly, I like the 9mm, but the .45 is really nice to shoot. It’s the price of ammo for .45 is the reason I don’t shoot it a lot.

@MarylandPatriot45

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nutty.357 Didn’t know that. Appreciate the information.

Bought a Extar last year after watching your review…super reliable…can ready…zero malfunctions ..high point carbine prolly 15 years ago…sits in the safe along with like 5 other PCCs who I use more often…

love my fx 9 8" barrel. eats everything and zero malfunctions. its a keeper.

Love your reviews Chris

Love my Extar Ep9 and my Stribog Sp9a1 gen 2. They both are very reliable and were affordable. They also are very easy to upgrade.

My squad tested the Ruger 9mm carbine when it first came out...shoots like a .22...when out and bought one...great gun

Its worth noting the new Gen 2 Extar EP9 comes with mlok handguard, flash hider and a new Extar brace, no more SB Tactical. and most important, they Gen 2 has a metal fire control group instead of polymer. Still only $450.

@MOBROOKS

2 жыл бұрын

Good. I bought the gen 1 and I always said that they should make the fire control group metal.

@kmlok

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. I'll be adding a Gen 2 to my collection now.

@jamesmilburn7569

Жыл бұрын

I bought the gen 1 and a big factor was honest outlaws review from before. I am happy with it. No malfunctions although I could only afford to put about 5-700 rounds through it. It seems like the later versions are better but I want to many other things to get another one. If I was going to upgrade I would probably throw a better optic on it. It will outshoot me all day.

Recently bought an extar ep9 gen 2 for around $560 out the door that’s because I also bought it’s carry case with it. Such a beautiful weapon, can’t wait to take her to the range.

@kmlok

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it direct from extar? Looking at their site it's 477 for gun and case. I only ask because if you picked it up from a 3rd party you should be aware of the markup and may consider whether you want to do further business with them.

The steel insert in the polymer hammer of the Extar. Caused a fail end of range trip. Replaced the FCG and trigger with an ALG. Have not had an issue since. Great gun. Like my Stibog and Ruger as well. My fav is my UZI of course, it was well under 1k when I built it. I recently pieced together an Aero EPC9 8.3" with a Rainer arms bolt. It seems to get the most love these days.

Another great informational video! Thanks from Minnesota!

STRIBOG A3 NOTES, for those that own them or are thinking about it. I have 2 of them and they both malfunction using the straight 30rd mags, reinforced or not, fully loaded or not. They both however, run flawlessly with the newer curved mags and straight 20rd mags. Both of which are easier to load as well. Hope this is helpful, great top 5.

@Sogard22

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got one in the mail now

@MrFarmerfran00

2 жыл бұрын

I've had an A1 for awhile. I have all the mags. I had trouble with two of the straight 20 round mags. Get the new curved though. Love this gun.

@almostontimehero5415

2 жыл бұрын

Stribog A3 also come in Glock Mags or lowers you can change, but if you are going to buy a $300 lower, might as well get a Scorpion or the new Beretta PMX.

@JupiterOne.

2 жыл бұрын

Ive heard they don’t like hollow points, anybody know if the curved mag fixes this?

@DMRedd08

2 жыл бұрын

I've ordered one with both curved mag and modified stick mags from the a2 I believe all under 1k. I have nothing in my collection roller delay so I'm eager to get it and shoot it

In the extended family we have 5 of the Extar's. None have had issues and all are shot regularly.

Love my EP9, bought it after your review Chris. 2 years and it’s still rockin 😎🇺🇸 (mine isn’t a $429 gun anymore either 😂)

Thanks! Love all the videos! I have the ability to pick up a few guns that I had my eye on. Thanks for the reviews, education and good buying decisions. Your neighbor in Nebraska.

Ill add to the EXTAR positive reviews. Got the Gen 2 just when it was released (didn’t even know they had a new version when ordered) and have had zero issues. Go for it if you’re on the fence!

Very happy to see the Extar rated high on the list. Love mine! They have a Gen 2 model out, but I haven't shot it.

@hardcore4476

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much the same thing other then a couple upgrades.

Love your videos brother! Your info and reviews really help me make better gun decisions.

Good stuff. I just recently entered the world of PCCs. Picked up a Diamondback DB9 - 9mm AR platform. Super fun gun. Just bought my pistol can yesterday! Now to wait…

You need to rate the Beretta CX4 Carbine in 9mm. New for me, but around for a while. The ergos are great. Absolutely love it.

I've got both the Ruger PC Charger and the Extar EP9 and I can't pick a favorite of the two. The Ruger has a better recoil impulse while the Extar is far easier to carry due to the weight. Either of them make for a great little home defense package.

Ektar! I've added many "accoutrements" and this is the best and most reliable gun I have. Love it!

Love the video brother. You're my favorite youtuber. I really appreciate your content. So helpful in making decisions about my favorite hobby. Thanks very much!

Hello from Ohio! Great timing on the video!!!! Constitutional Carry begins Monday June 13th!!!!👍🏻🇺🇸👏❤️

@jamescampbell2773

2 жыл бұрын

Cincinnati here!

@mattwalters6834

Жыл бұрын

Southern most county here!!!!

@4ashtray319

Жыл бұрын

Dayton has arrived!

@rng_honey-badger6947

11 ай бұрын

Trenton ohio here

@Waterenjoyer1308

11 ай бұрын

Only in…

I picked up a Ruger pc charger then slapped a sb tactical brace and holosun green dot on there all for just under 1k. It's heavy as hell but just fine for close in work.

Bought my brothers 2yo Extar EP9 set up with a bunch 33 round stick mags, foregrip and red dot a couple months back. Put a telescoping SB stock on it and now it's perfect. Its gotta be the least ammo sensitive thing I've ever used (fired every round of 30+ y.o. Saudi surplus ammo my dad had in a spare room). If another gun strikes and fails to fire I'll just toss the round in a mag for this thing and it'll fire without fail. It's also light, well made, and extremely reliable. Oh yeah super cheap also

I got my Extrar EP 9 because of your review - LOVE IT!!!

While the Kalashnikov KP-9 is my favorite PCC that I own, the Freedom Ordinance FX-9 is also a gun I’ve really really enjoyed, and it’s a couple hundred bucks cheaper.

@ziploco

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. 💯%

The ep9 is now in gen2, which has mlock rails on the front end and a better trigger from the factory. I have plans to get one in the next week or so.

The EP9 was my first-ever gun -- bought on your recommendation. I was thrilled with it: lightweight, easy and total fun to shoot, deadly accurate (here I am a total newbie, and I shot so well at my first lesson, my instructor asked me if I had a CPL!). It functioned flawlessly... until I actually followed the recommendation on Extar's website and shot Tulammo (steel cased) through it. The trigger action became hard and clunky, and I started to have malfunctions. That led me to a video from MK Outdoor Journal about EP9 upgrades. I got the replacement trigger it recommended: Palmetto State Armory Enhanced Polished -- metal, not polymer. I also got a new metal ambidextrous safety control. In my first range session with the new trigger there was some improvement. But in the next session -- 200 rounds -- the clunkiness finally disappeared and I had no malfunctions at all -- back to normal, thanks! And, no more Tulammo for me, ever!

@timothytikker3834

Жыл бұрын

Question: when will you review the Gen 2 EP9?

I have Ruger Chassis PCC 16" barrel, it's heavy and the aluminum hand guard is sharp enough to shave skin off fingers. Doesn't cycle leaving a failure to eject with multiple times with each outing. Been using it with Ruger mags. The take down feature is nice due to 16" barrel. It's fun to shoot is the only saving grace. Many of the shorter barrel pcc options aren't available in MA 😐.

Still loving my Foxtrot Mike that you turned me onto years ago!

I have the cz Evo 3 s 2 that I absolutely love. Added a bunch of hb industries accessories and it’s untouchable (though during covid times I paid $1500). I also bought the extar ep9 on your recommendation and I agree with you it’s super reliable, recoil like a 22 and can’t beat the Glock mags and that sticker price. Nice vid!

I just got my extar today. Havnt had the chance to shoot it, but I see so many positive reviews for this gun, can't wait to upgrade it and put some rounds through it

I've got most of them except the Extar so I can't speak to that but my AK-V is hands down my favorite PCC. Suppresses well, haven't had a singe malfunction, 35 rd mags..Love it

I got my extar from a shop previously owned (estate sale) for about 350. I'd been looking at them before so that was a deal I couldn't pass up. The thing is ridiculously fun to shoot, super lightweight and will just keep spitting rounds out all day long. Because of this video I'm going to look at adding a fx9 to the collection but seriously if you're in the market for a PCC snag an Extar, best bang for fewest bucks.

@deplorabledave1048

Жыл бұрын

I love polymer. Not afraid of it. I hear the Extar actually shoots great for a light blowback PCC. I cant afford the fancy ones. I could swing an Extar.

@hardcore4476

Жыл бұрын

I may do that to sit next to my Scorpion 🦂

The Ruger Charger and Carbines are great PCC’s. Never had and issue of any kind on mine. Pushing close to 1000 rounds through each of them. No problem recommending them to anyone

Great video, love your number 1 choice, the CZ Scorpion 3+. Thank you!

Sometimes I watch your videos for research purposes on something new I want to pickup and sometimes I watch them for pure entertainment! Always entertaining. I already have the Scorpion PCC with the faux suppressor shroud, but I watched your video anyway because it’s always fun. You and your wife are the best duo on firearms channels. PS… GOOGLE ALGO has been good to you! Hahaha. I’ve been a subscriber for a while now, so your vids pop up on YT all the time. But when I’m researching a specific gun on google, your vid’s always come up first!

I have the Gen 2 Extar EP9 thanks to the Outlaw's recommendations. While I have 4 9mm sub guns the EP9 is my fav. It's been flawless. 10 of 10 would buy again.

@hardcore4476

Жыл бұрын

What others do you own?

@theflypilot

2 ай бұрын

what other pcc's do you have?

Everyone with a PCC is nerding out seeing their gun in this video. The FX9 is an amazing option that has never jammed or malfunctioned for me.

I agree I bought a scorpion a few years ago for $700 and have a decent amount of rounds through it. Probably 3k mostly suppressed with very little cleaning. It's been super reliable it rides in a bag in my truck everywhere I go getting thrown around.

I went with the PSA AR-V 7" PDW pistol. Loved the way it looked and has been fun to shoot.

I’ve been a pcc lover for years now, even before it was fashionable and I’ve taken a lot of crap from the “use a rifle for home defense, there is no use for a pcc” crowd throughout the years. However, these pistol chasis that turn your glock and sig pistols into a pdw are starting to get good. And I do mean really good. Recover Tactical and MCK have some really good offerings for a great price. Those would be ideal for the majority of Americans who only own 1 gun which statistics say that’s the majority of gun owners. I’ve had a gen 3 g19 for years that I really didn’t enjoy shooting anymore and then I bought a 20/20 tactical brace from Recover Tactical. I slapped a red dot and a light along with the extra mag pouch on it and I’ve fallin in love with that old gun all over again. The point is, if you can’t afford a new pcc, Look into putting a pistol you already own into A pdw chasis.

@ShawnGS300

Ай бұрын

The recover tactical is crap, i had one a few years ago and had to get rid of it, it’s uncomfortable to shoot and doesn’t make any sense. The CAA MCK and Macaroni (Micro Roni) are a waste of money, your gun inside the chassis will get dirty and clogged up really fast.

Got the Ruger PC charger while waiting for the extar and I liked that as well. I know it’s like the carbine but fits the smaller PCC format and still have the detachable barrel.

@jeffwinkler1137

Жыл бұрын

Yep,breaks down and goes in a 12" toolbag beautifully.

@lavenderpants8695

3 ай бұрын

Which do you like more? I'm on the fence between the charger and the PC carbine right now.

Excellent review (as always), thank you!

...love the content. I love the EP9 as well. I'm getting the gen 2 even thought I only have probably 50 rounds thru the gen 1. Always cut my finger open until I moved my optic forward because of the side charging handle but that was a placement issue, of course not a gun issue. Love it.....

I'd add the Beretta CX-4. That was the original 9mm PCC I bought. Odd looking, and the sights leave something to be desired. However, it shoots and shoots and shoots and uses Beretta 92 series magazines (of which I have quite a few). I also have an Extar EP9, and it's set up as a home PDW. The Extar is excellent!

@davidgibbons620

2 жыл бұрын

Love the Beretta CX-4. A little dated but the most accurate and reliable pcc I have shot. You're right about the sights: they are very good but too low and a pain to aquire, a red dot is almost mandatory. Also, the safety is stupidly stiff - I end up leaving it off at the range.

I’m sticking with the streebog .local shop sells for 650 with 3 mags,brace,hard case and second set of sights.

@Gunner-ll1zd

Жыл бұрын

What store? :)

@rocksteady13

Жыл бұрын

@@Gunner-ll1zd Shark Coast Tactical,Sarasota Fl. Occasionally now they sell them for 700+ used

Bought my Extar ep9 because of you and not a single issue and super accurate!!!

Thanks for this. I would have thought the Ruger would be higher but now that I see what you chose above it, I would have the same list just swapping the Ruger and the Stribog.

CZ is my go to. I also picked up the new evo3 plus. Love it. Id also consider a few PSA offerings for top 5 over some of the ones that made the list... The AKV and ARV are exceptional guns and they take scorpion mags (best PCC mags on the planet). If you've never handled a scorpion magazine you should, especially if you've been running Glock mag PCC's. Not even close between those 2

@sgthop

2 жыл бұрын

I'd argue that MPX mags are better long term due to the metal feed lips. I've had three Scorpion mags fail on the feed lips, where they'd crack and just dump the entire mag on the ground. Not great. I know the newer ones use different materials, but it's still polymer feed lips.

@DutchMDeacon

2 жыл бұрын

That's why you trash the stock CZ mags and get either PSA or Magpuls. No feed lip issues on either. However the Magpuls don't play well with some mag releases.

@ElectricLarry__

2 жыл бұрын

I see you beat me to it about those 2 PSA's

@StevenL00

2 жыл бұрын

@@sgthop at upwards of $50 apiece they better lol

@randosmallfoot2132

2 жыл бұрын

But those mags can’t cross load to my Glock or Vice versa.

Great Review! Loved it as always, one PCC we haven't seen you review is the Keltec Sub 2000 M-SERIES... I know Keltec is your thing. It would be cool to see you do a review of the base gun then get all the Mcarbo upgrades done to it.

@mikemcmanus116

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, The M-Series with the Mcarbo Operator package get you all the goodies. Not cheap but it would be an interesting comparison. I just bought one from Mcarbo as they are about five miles from where I live.

@El_Peto

6 ай бұрын

​@@mikemcmanus116you must live in scientology land

I can attest to the Extar ep9 . It’s the most inexpensive pcc on the market (excluding the Hipoints). They go on sale in 300 unit intervals. You want one you better get push notifications setup so as soon as they are available you’ll have all of twenty minutes to get your order in. Even in your cart it can be snatched away from you so act hastily. Upon arrival I found it to be aesthetically pleasing. The upper and lower are high strength polymers that explain why the price point is so low and affordable. It accepts Glock mags and loves fun sticks (33 round Glock) mags. They seat well and feed the ep9 like a growing baby on breast milk. I’ve put maybe a thousand rounds through it. Federal, Sig, Fiochii, Blazer, Patriot defense, Freedom munitions. All brass. No failures. The Stribog is much better built but has a strangely high bore axis. There’s a lot of real estate from the trigger to the top rail but functions very well. Same ammo as the ep9 and zero fails. Freedom ordnance FX9 was my first pcc 9 mm and they ran at $469 new some eight years ago. Now they are in the $700’s I believe but not worth the inflated pricing. It ran well but hated steel and aluminum cased rounds. Stove piping every other round with Aguila and remanned CCI I loaded myself. The brand new CZ scorpion with the new grip is amazing. That angled grip on the 3 and 2 was awkward imo and I often asked why they didn’t make a more vertical grip. CZ did it and it made greatness even better. This gun I could take into CQ battle without hesitation. Very, very fantastic and fun pcc. Run subsonics and a good can and you’ll find no need for ears. I’ve tested it in a basement audible running at 78-83 dcb spite others claiming 110 dcB outdoors. You can’t go wrong on a good pcc for home defense. It instills a lot of control and confidence to the user.

Great, useful video for those looking for a PCC and/or truck gun. Also, seeing Mrs. Outlaw in her furry Elmer Fudd hat...precious....

@mrshonestoutlaw

2 жыл бұрын

My ears get cold 🤣

I own the original pc5 nine from Ruger and the new PC9 takedown rifle and I love this first pn9 from Ruger

The Beretta Cx4 Storm is also a good PCC especially for us left-handed shooters. It's ambi everything.

@joshuafallet5690

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was Def slick when it came out. Only really great if you have an m9 though

The FX9 i like the concept of. The guys that designed it wanted to build a very usable gun for an affordable price. Made out of billet aluminum it's a decent gun.

@ziploco

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great gun

@Direwolf1166

2 жыл бұрын

@@ziploco it's why I bought one.

@ziploco

2 жыл бұрын

@@Direwolf1166 same

I love PCC's, that includes the Hi-Point at its great price point. The CZ Scorpion is my favorite as well but I also really enjoy the Ruger PCC. Stay safe brother.

Thank you for adding the Ruger PC Carbine for us former Californians that bought one while they were in the gulag known as California. I actually really do like my PC Carbine.

HB Industries has all the fixes you need for the Scorp. Love mine! Go2A!

I absolutely love my Extar EP9.🎉 One common malfunction that I hear with them that I seem to be experiencing is that it keeps eating my mags and destroying the Feed Lip

@gadgetstalker2

2 жыл бұрын

Knowing that, would you still recommend it? I'm looking for my first (budget) PCC.

@fwutiswurth7151

2 жыл бұрын

There's a company, I don't remember the name, but you can easily research it, they have a plastic replacement to fix that issue. The metal is eating awat the plastic. Easy switch out. I saw their video on KZread a few months back. If I can find it again, I'll send the link.

@mariuss.6607

2 жыл бұрын

Following

@brohammerinc4673

2 жыл бұрын

@@gadgetstalker2 absolutely it doesn't happen to everyone and I've heard their simple solutions. I just take it a little bit slower when I load magazines and don't slam the bolt forward.

@brohammerinc4673

2 жыл бұрын

@@fwutiswurth7151 I would be eternally grateful if you were able to provide a link! 🙂

I like my scorpion, the scorpion PMAGS do not work in it, but the steel lipped PSA mags do. I recommend those.

I chose the Foxtrot Mike FM-9 and the Ruger PC Carbine chassis model. Very happy with both.