I am a 120 pound girl and I carry a Walther PPS 40 cal. I love that firearm and shoot well with it.

A podcast epsiode shorter than some 10 minute talks😂.

Definitely agree with the perspective, though a full sized handgun is inconvenient to carry. The S&W Shield plus is the biggest of the “micros” and shoots like a much bigger pistol. Good middle ground with ease of carry and ability to learn.

Im a retired Weapons Tech of 21 years in the military and taught people how to shoot and ran gun ranges. This is a most excellent video and ya'll dropped a lot of Truth Bombs! I live in Texas, average built guy and CC a full sized 1911 or Glock 17 everytime I step out the house door.

A lot of good info here. I really liked that Pete touched on starting with a full sized handgun to start. Think of it like starting a new shooter with a .223 v's a .300 PRC. Great job guys

My wife’s first pistol was a hi point that was purchased because it is pink camo, which set her up good for when she got her second pistol, a shield plus, she was able to clearly see the difference

I used to carry a tiny lil TCP, but I recently switched to a Shield Plus and the difference is crazy. The Shield carries almost as easily as the TCP, but I can shoot it like my 92fs.

Spaghetti shootout topic: what is something you wish the firearms industry would offer? I would like ammo manufacturers offer a dogs lunch of loadings in 1 box. That way I can see what shoots the best with my rifle without buying multiple boxes of ammo.

I have trouble finding the correct holster that is functional and comfortable. I would like to learn more about holster design for optics and lights as well as correct fitting.

I agree. Start larger. As you get better you can go smaller. Smaller pistols are more snappy. Start with accuracy. May be harder to conceal but not impossible.

As a small stature person, I would LOVE to conceal a full size pistol full time but there’s not a claw in the world big enough to keep the grip from printing on me in the summer months. Recoil on my G43x is about the same as my G23 (.40 cal) which is what I learned on. Maintaining proper grip is the hardest part because your support hand is barely touching the grip. The drawback from learning on a small gun is that it will take a lot more time and money (ammo/range trips) but the pro is you will be really good with a full size once you get good with a compact. It’s like learning on an acoustic guitar and nailing all the fundamentals then switching to an electric guitar. Suddenly you can shred.

I started with larger guns, only went smallest when i started to carry one a lot. Now i have 2 carry guns. Not too small but still 9mm and 380. I practiced a lot before and now i really only practice with the 2 i use all the time. A G19 to me is a good starting size as the 17 really seems oversized or "competition" size just my opinion though. Everyone is different. Been seeing a lot more people buying them now.

I agree. First pistol I bought was Sig P220 45. Decided to go with a pretty small 380 for sheer conceal ability later on. However, I found the full size pistol was easier to shoot more accurately.

If your not sure go with the glock 26 it is small enough to conceal carry but at night you can use the longer mags from the g17 or even a 50rnd drum mag if u want. U can get a sleeve for mags to make it a full size grip

Love my Glock 19

no mention of revolvers? Im packing a 3in k6s with handloads. All your grips look magazine shaped instead of hand shaped... haha

Picked the right one for me, have a Galco holster at 3 with a colt python. Got me kicked out of Costco but o well lol

A full size? Absolutely! I've carried a full size for decades, appendix carry, with absolutely no problems whatsoever. When it comes to combat, they hold all the advantages. Thanks for the vid.

To me it makes the most sense. I’m a little bit bigger of a guy too so having a bigger surface to grab onto is always nice. Small guns are nice sometimes but you’ll usually be outgunned. It’s nice there’s options like the 43x and 48, and so on.

We use the M&P 2.0 for a duty pistol in WA State. Even smaller statured people do well. Thanks for the input.

Another thing to consider here isn't just size, but WEIGHT. If you're looking for something that's easy to shoot, but can also be concealed by a smaller stature person, a metal framed "compact" pistol is a great option. The weight will help tame the muzzle rise and it will be much easier to carry than a full size polymer gun.

I don't disagree that starting with larger guns is the better way to learn. That said, I learned on a pocket pistol and that made it a breeze to shoot the CZ P-10F I bought a decade later. When I bought that pocket pistol for $200, I was just a few years out of college with student loan repayments and I couldn't afford $1,500 for a Glock 17, 19, and finally a 43 that I would actually carry every single day.

Once you figure out what you’re doing it doesn’t really matter. I prefer my Glock 20 to anything. But summertime carry with a Glock 43x is just fine. I’m fairly certain nobody wants to be shot with either.

Both my girls love my 1911 best. I like a full size, due to hand size and much more capacity. I do have an LCP for deep conceal and a 3" .45 Colt double action revolver which allows me to shoot from mild to wild. I still prefer the 1911 full size or my 9mm full frame with 18 to 20 round capacity.

do you recommend starting with a 9mm or to start lighter with a 38 or 22 to get your form better because of less recoil

Happy Monday!

The smaller pistols for me are my backup that i don't open carry. I mostly carry them on my ankle

this should just be called the glock minutes

I think the 19x/ G45 pistols are the tits. Compact barrel with a full size grip are awesome for most people. That or a G17 size blaster. I csrry a 43x in gym shorts and a G19 or G45 in jeans. Im looking at the m&p 2.0 3.6 compact. Hopefully glocks makes a G19 3.6 type blaster

This is one guy's opinion.

I think the best way to state this issue is that ANY new shooter should start on a gun that fits THEIR hand reasonable well, and is low recoiling and comfortable to shoot so that they can focus on the fundamentals of shootings. That doesn't mean a full size is the right gun either. It might mean a Ruger SR22, or a Shield EZ or whatever. Once they are comfortable with shooting fundamentals and have an idea of what's available, then they can decide on the size gun that fit's THEIR specific needs, whether carry, home defense, a mix, exc.

What? 15 minutes?? Could've just thrown that in a 10 minute talk! I thought Mark was joking when he said "I don't have any more questions"

The right size gun is the largest gun you can comfortably carry and conceal. For me that's a "full size", e.g., G22/17, etc.

Holster and even more important.... the belt.

I would recommend a compact

And i can conceal carry carry a Glock 17 size firearm with no problem. Can also conceal carry a hi+point jhp 45

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I agree I shoot larger revolver better than small I imagine pistols are the same

And i say don't conceal unless its required by your state. And if it is move to another state or get onto your politicians. Why? For me i find its alot easier and faster to drsw from a holster and not from concealed. And i train to defwnd against people trying to take it and carry a backuo on my ankle in case they take it at gun point.

Glock 26 is the best of both worlds and is a good way to get by til u decide what you need

While I agree about handgun sizes, I think that someone who is interested in concealed carry will need to find a handgun that he or she will be able and willing to carry daily, and for me that excludes my Glock 19 as it is just too heavy for me. In addition, I think it is irresponsible to recommend appendix carry to new shooters/carriers. I would rather a newbie carry a micro 9 than any size of handgun at the appendix position. Without significant training, practice, and experience carrying, the appendix position is just not safe for concealed carriers.

The George Costanza photo 😂😂😂

Something I've recently encountered is you're not going to convince nearly any woman to carry a full size gun. They go to the gun shop and they come home with a Glock 43 or a Sig P238 that they actually will carry but at the range, they struggle. These girls that aren't necessarily enthusiasts but want to be protected face obstacles. They won't carry a full size gun and they get discouraged because they're not immediately good at shooting a tiny gun that nobody shoots well. What the heck do you do with these kinds of people? 😂

A lot of thegirl children coming up shoot their competitions with a full size gun and im talking about 8 to 22 year old girls.

They must love each other like me and my wife

My EDC is a S&W M&P M2.0 in 9 mm. Full size with 4.25 nich barrel, 17 rd double stack mag. in and OWB holster under a large angler shirt. If you look close enough, you might see that I am carrying. Most People don't. Not that I am worried. In order to maintain a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Period, paragraph, end of book, forever, amen.

Pistol Pete

who actually needs to own and use one first question.

Cartridge talks?!

Interesting, but horrible advice. Do you guys leave the range? Seriously! At 6’3”, big guy size, I see most full size pistols as impossible to carry. I have carried a 5” 1911 before, but it is not done with ease. I generally carry a DW CCO, s&w 340 or s&w Shield Plus. Let your timer tell you if you shoot a gun well. In your view, where does the 5’3” 130lb lady with S or XS glove size carry the 42oz Glock 17 plus extra loaded mag? That is the recommendation, right? Let’s see the follow up podcast on that. Next, you are recommending safety less pistols. In what world view does it make sense to arm new carriers with safetyless pistols? You mentioned the key word….”simpler” In a newer shooter’s case, do I want to prioritize safer to handle and carrier or less muscle memory required to get the first shot off? Consider the number of highly trained folks with ND’s due to safetyless designs. I think LAPD had a report on that… Thanks for the content.

Man 15 minutes to say yes bigger is better.

Well you have an optic on every one of those. who can’t shoot a gun with an optic. Now I can see a novice struggling with iron sights.

Glock 43 and 48 are not at all similar. 48 is a full size. Actually, the largest full size that a small hand individual can shoot. I think redo the show with an expert. ;)

Learn how to conceal and carry a full size