ok..let's do a video for "3 gun showdown" pistol, rifle, shotgun.

Back in baltimore i had never seen a gun on a person unless it was a robbery. Moved to Texas and i see people carrying ARs, 1911s, glocks, AKs and its usually a conversation starter. Maybe not in places like Austin or Dallas, but even there youll see people open carrying pistols still.

The Glock 19 answer is legit. I am in the same boat for many of the same reasons. The ability to conceal, easily carry and have it on you no matter what all give the handgun option an advantage. Wearing a hip holster is a lot easier than slinging a rifle around while doing hard labor. Just my .02. I am also interested in Alec's choice as it seems like you would look for a KAV, DD, LWRC, BCM or something along those lines if you are going to only have one. But, I think he is on to something when it comes to a particular tier where you no longer sacrifice reliability. Just features and possibly weight. Great discussion guys.

Yep, all three of those blew my mind. And I can’t disagree with any of them. But, as a blanket statement “you can only own one firearm” .. I’d have to agree with Clint. Except I’d keep my FNX .45

I think you should have done a series of "only 1 gun" but with different parameters. SHTF gun, EDC gun, and even the "Do everything" gun idea. There are so many what ifs that can be tossed around that can easily sway your decisions.

I agree. We should be allowed to carry whatever without it being a big deal.

Me personally if I could only own one would be my mossberg 500 12 gauge. Its durable, can handle up to 3 inch magnum shells, can get a variety of loads for small game up to large game, and ammo is usually readily available.

Nobody gets me as pumped about guns and gun culture than these guys. Love you guys. Keep it up!

Clints pick is the most logical. You are far more likely to defend yourself while out of the house with a concealed carry handgun.

With all accessories still available, the Glock does make a compelling argument. That said, I think I'd go with a 10mm instead of a 9mm. Better hunting cartridge. There's a reason it has become rather popular in Alaska.

Love you guys and the KZfaq vids you’ve been doing. I’ve bought a few mags from the website for various weapons and I’m definitely gonna do more business with y’all. Keep up the good work

For me it’s gonna be my benelli M4 h20. Hear me out on the shotgun. It’s versatile. I can use different loads to hunt everything from squirrels to bears and defend myself. The Argo system runs it all like a champ and I’m an avid shotgunner who can send slugs accurately enough to 75-100 yards if necessary. Not ideal but for home defense in my little apartment and the dense New England woods I’m not shooting much farther

I’m in California and not even sure if a SLINGSHOT nowadays would be legal 🤣

Never even thought about every day carry! Good call Clint. With that said : My H&K USP 45 FULL SIZE. I trained with SRT with the one I still own, so that's my pick👍

Keep up the great work guys. Your channel is my first stop for gun information. 👊😎

A CMMG Banshee 300 Mk10. Could conceal in a backpack. 10mm has a wide variety of loadings that run in power anywhere from .40 small and weak to a bit stronger than .357 mag. The 8 inch barrel extends the usable range quite a bit. Easily usable for home defense/personal defense or hunting. Takes glock mags. And 10mm is much easier to get than it used to be. At least online it is.

I would probably go with my ruger 10/22 because of the ammo and how much i could carry. It would work in about any situation.

If you had some type of AR15 and a bunch of parts you could swap between multiple calibers if you needed to and I’m super familiar with the platform. They can be extremely lightweight and rugged. They’re a proven design that can stand the test of time. Accessorize it to suit your needs for various situations. Great video as always

I basically started out my collection with the same concept matt had about conversion kits and calibers so I have the 22, the 5.56, and the 7.62 kits for my AR-15. So... Headstart... But I also really like the versatility I have with my 12 gauge and different shell loads. The 12 gauge diversity, of course, more for utility. And the AR variants for a scavenging survivalist availability. BUUUUTT NOOOOWW....... the issue raised by Clint of the EDC firearm (for which I have a 9mm that fills that goes with me EVERYWHERE) that missed consideration. So now I'm curious to see if I go back to the drawing board on my choices, or we find out just how compact I can make this AR. Thanks alot guys for asking the big questions and putting out the good content!

Tough question, but probably my old Remington 870 wingmaster, can take the 28” barrel out for upland game, rifled barrel for slugs, swap to an 18.5” barrel for home defense, but it was tough between my ccw and AR

I would have to pick either my FNS-9 since it is amazing and was my first gun and has never had an issue with any of my lead handloads. Or a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull with a 5.5 inch barrel. It can also use 45 Colt and Scofield for human defense, it can reasonably be concealed, and it can be scoped if necessary. Unfortunately, I have never shot one so I cannot choose it for certain just yet.

Wood and metal AK-47 would be my pick. It needs no or less maintenance. It can help me during post-apocalypse.

Great points from everyone. Thanks for sharing your insights.

I have to go with a Ruger 10/22. It’s extremely versatile, and I can carry thousands of rounds with zero issues. But I guess that’s if a SHTF incident arises.

I like Clints thoughts on this, so i would go with my 10.5 Triarc pistol with the law folder in my bag and my can in the side pocket!!!

I came at it from Clints perspective. My P229 Legion goes EVERYWHERE with me and although its not my favorite of my pistols, its one I'm very proficient with and one im comfortable carrying every day. In SHTF though.......its a tough choice. I love my Daniel Defense M4V7P, chambered in 300blk but being an AR i can change uppers as needed.....that being said my Arsenal SAM7 keeps lobbying for my top spot.. but I'm still thinking Daniel Defense. Its bomb proof, accurate, short and light.

I love that I subscribed initially to get extra entries for a contest and then discovered that y’all put out really great content. Also Glock 19 for everyday life, 16 inch AR-15 from a decent manufacturer with an LPVO

One pistol and one long gun is hard enough. One period is something else. Edit: I feel like a carry pistol is almost mandatory so I like Clint's choice, but if actually fighting was neccessary a pistol leaves something to be desired. You can hunt with certain pistol calibers but your range is still limited. Good thought exercise.

The AR-15 is America's rifle. It can do it all. Whether it's Knights Armament, IWI, Springfield, Smith and Wesson, Daniel Defense, PSA, or a personal build with various parts, it has proven to be the bar, the standard for modern firearms.

can y’all do a video comparing big bore ar15 calibers, like arguing which is better between 450 BM, .458 socom, .50 beowulf, 500 automax

I don’t think I could narrow it down to one, but I don’t think I would ever need more than 2 guns with the right setup. For me, after some in-depth research, I settled on a Glock 19 & a Stag Arms 2022 Tactical 15 AR15 left handed version rifle. Both are good overall general purpose guns that do a lot of things well.

The conceal carry idea crossed my mind when I was initially thinking and realistically I'd probably go a similar route with my shadow systems mr920.

If I was limited to 1, it would be a 12 gauge shotgun. Good for self defense, use slugs and it does a good job at short to moderate range to hunt just about anything or hit threats a little farther out, and is good for for hunting flying and small game.

Looking at it, I can only think of the IWI X95 "MTAR" if it's a rifle and for the pistol, CZ P-07. I pick the X95 is because not only is it versatile with modifications as mods that fits the AR platform would fit on the X95, it would take mags the AR uses too be it Magpul or normal STANAG mags which is superbly important if SHTF situation comes by and mags are rare. Besides, the X95 is a bullpup which means that it has a full "16 barrel in a length of a fully extended MP5 with the collapsible stock against a "12.5 AR and still holds more terminal velocity against the AR due to a longer barrel. Also, with it being that short due to it being bullpup and me being Asian, I can carry it around like it's nothing and shoot out of places like it's nothing be it in a car, in a van, around corners, breaching into buildings waaay easier that a protruding AR. Plus, hey... IWI man. Their shit don't break. If we can choose only one gun, I would have picked the CZ P-07 in a heartbeat. I know it would make more sense to pick a P-10C but I just trust hammerfire pistols more having been with them during my service (I carried a HK P30) and had a CZ-75B and Glock 17 respectively when I was still in the US. I like the CZ better is because I just know they worked flawlessly and CZ's support is pretty good for a gun market where Glock is dominating and lights attachment that's compatible with the Glocks would work too for the P-series. The only issue the CZ would face would be mags but most CZ series mags share compatibility which makes it pretty nice to have.

This is like asking a parent which "one" of their children they would choose to keep !!

I recently got a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62x39 chambered AR and love it thus far. 7.62 is big enough for any hunting within several hours of my house and most places a shot out past 200 is considered a long shot unless you're hunting a field. I grew up hunting with an SKS and love the round but I really wanted on the AR platform.

Mine has to be an ar-15 style rifle just due to the versatility and the fact it is almost several different firearms in one. Put a short barrel and brace you got a pistol, switch out the upper barrel you got a long range hunting rifle, there are so many options.

I'm surprised Alek didn't burst into flame holding the SCAR

Every time I watch your videos I become more and more envious of your gun collection!!!

P320 is where it's at. Conversion kits from one size to another. Plus things like the Flux MP17/Raider, and I've seen that some company was trying to develop an AR conversion for the P320.

That’s why you need a compact long slide. Mag compatibility and concealability of the G19, sight radius and extra weight out front for accuracy and follow up shots.

I’ll take an Assult Rifle 15!

I’d go with a sig p320, all the pros of the Glock but you can easily swap from compact to full sized depending on your needs.

Definitely the BOND ARMS 410/45 colt. It covers concealed daily cary and I actually use it daily to dispatch snakes and other pests. Plus if you are allowed to change barrels in this scenario you could use the longer barrels in 357 mag for hunting purposes. Or simply change between 30 different calibers.

My idea of only one gun is shtf and that would be a 10-22. You can pack a butt load of rounds kill people very easily small game and deer size game out to 100 yards...

I spend much of time, money, and energy hunting and in the outdoors. If I could only own I firearm it would be a pump action 12g. It's the one gun that can hunt every north American game species and still can hold its own for home defense.

I was thinking pistol too, whichever you're able to get on target with every single time, and whichever shoot the most common room temp challenge ammo. Conceal carry is a big must in my book.

This channel is getting better and better

Gonna go fudd on this for sure. Personally I'd opt for a medium frame .357 with a 4 to 5 inch barrel. For a long gun it would have to be a 12ga 870 of 500. Either choice is purely for versatility

If I Had To Choose 1; I Would Pick My AR-15. My AR Cost Me More Than My M&P 2.0 Pistol (Stock). I Have More Ammunition For My AR-15. My AR-15 Has WAY More Upgrades Than My Pistol.

Alek holding a SCAR must be detrimental to him. 🤣

Anything 9mm or 556 for ammo availability ar would be great cause parts are very interchangeable or a very common handgun

You could run a 9mm upper with a 5 inch barrel on the ar. Good argument. Pistol threw us for a loop. The glock has aftermarket carbine upper slide "assemblies" with super long barrels

That’s will be the AK..no doubt about this

Mossberg 500 with slug barrel, bird barrel, and a 18” barrel. Hunt, have fun, self defense, pretty much covered across the board

For me in a SHTF situation although I love my AR's the biggest advantage to the shotgun is you can reload them with no more than a shopping trip to any lawn and garden store inside you have everything you need to make powder remanufacture primers and all the pre made shot you could want

I would probably take a break open 12ga with a bunch of rifled caliber adapters. Edit: Although Matt's suggestion makes sense too.

Only One Gun: "Today's" Life = Agree 100% with Clint...Glock 19. 15 years ago, it'd have been a Beretta 92, but Glock wins nowadays due to the versatility and availability. "SHTF" Life = 50/50 With Matt & Alec. I'd have the 16" AR with a 10X fixed-power rifle optic for the added velocity and range of hunting needs, AND 45-mount iron sights for closer-in. **TBH, if I'm in a situation where having a 12.5 vs. a 16 would truly be a life or death benefit CQB-wise, I'm probably dead anyway.

Had to look you guys up after hearing you are in NC and I have probably been within minutes from you at least once a week for the past several years.

For just EDC, it would be a Sig P226 9mm or a P220. For SHTF, I am running an AR 10 with 18in barrel and 3-9 scope.

it would HAVE to be a handgun...... as much as that SUCKS , only the gun you HAVE WITH YOU WHEN YOU NEED IT COUNTS..

SHTF: MP5SD (select fire preferably) Normal life: beretta M9A3

Though to be honest, if I see a neighbor walking his dog with a rifle on his back, the extent of my reaction to it would be "nice shootin' iron, pard'ner!"

I can also agree with the G19 or your favorite carry gun especially in 9mm or stronger caliber. My favorite would be a Glock G20 in 10mm. The ammo goes from personal defense to full bore dangerous animal defense or deer hunting

If I was forced to only keep 1 gun....Mossberg 590 in 12 gauge, most utilitarian of the bunch even if it's only an 18 inch barrel

I had to downsize my collection of about 30 firearms and i kept 4. I kept 2 handguns: sig P365 and cz p07. The other 2 I kept: PTR 9KT 9mm and tungsten short 5.9” barrel AR-15. Got to have a pistol to carry around and the other 2 are easy to throw in a backpack. Also the ammo is common for all those firearms

Really liked the different ways this question was approached

Great video! Please do a top 3 "3 gun" video!

It would have to be the gun i put my most money into. My AR, cmmg resolute 300 se to be specific in 556/223. But i hate making choices like these.

Everyone always carries their handgun so that shouldnt be included in this. Which fighting weapon are you gonna grab to go to work should be the question. Id grab my HD/Back Pack gun Sig MCX Virtus 300 BLK 6.75". I have an 11.5" 5.56 barrel for it if I need to shoot longer ranges or if I run out of 300 Blk ammo. There is also an adapter now for the cmmg 22 lr conversion bolt that allows you to shoot 22 lr from the virtus. Cant go wrong with the KAC SR-15 either

1:16 As if we're to believe they actually read the comments 😆

Mossberg SBS , with a short LOP. Reliable , somewhat compact. Various types of shells to work with.

If I had to "lose" all my guns, but keep one, I'd keep my KP-9, it's a 9mm AK with a 9 inch barrel. Small enough to conceal if needed, powerful enough to take care of any realistic threat, big enough to shoot out to 200 yards. She is low maintenance and reliable as all shit. But for a conceal carry, all the time on me type of shit, I'd have to agree with the Glock 19 and a MCK chassis to go with it.

"What if I could only have one gun?" (In a Homer Simpson voice): I don't wanna play this game.It might come true. My Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum most likely. The cartridge gets major performance boosts from the longer barrel than the revolver 4" length. 1-3 power scope to wring out the accuracy & it's good out to 200 yards.

Clint- " I know I said I wouldn't do this but uhh mark 18 DD baby"

My pick for the 1 Gun is either the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW 300 BLK or the Sig MCX Rattler 300 BLK(suppressed both guns ), both great for range day, home defense and even hunting in some scenarios.

I would personally want an HK416, but unfortunately that isn’t a viable option. So I will say my Mk18..lol.

Glock 19 for all the reasons Clint gave. Interchangeability and wide compatibility for all kinds of conditions and situations.

You guys are in NC! Wow, same here.

I would love to see you 3 battle it out in a AR build series but roulette style. 3 manufacturer for each part

When I open the safe and I look at the AR’s on the right in the SKS and the M1 grand and a couple other bolt actions on the left I see that SKS the simplicity of it the power that it has the least amount of things to go wrong with it and it is a numbers matching brand new one I’m thinking if I had to bug out maybe the Simpleness of that rifle would mean it would be the one I take I really do like it but I have some real nice ars to

I would pick a .12 gauge pump shotgun. There are various types of buckshot, slugs, and birdshot I can use in a SHTF situation. Edit: Matt makes a lot of good points and gives me something to think about.

I think I’m with you. My Glock 19 would be a top choice. Being able to conceal it is a larger advantage to me in any realistic situation than the fire power and range of my rifles. I also have one of the Mck gen 2 braces. It improves my range by almost 50%, also holds an extra mag, has a flashlight and optic. I’d be pretty set keeping the 19 concealed and unfolding my brace if I knew it was about to get hairy.

My colt LE model AR15 in 5.56 along with my 6.5 Grendel upper, my 7.62x39 upper, and my 300Blk upper. One receiver, 4 different calibers/applications.

The look on your guys face when he pulled the AR15! Amazing !

1: I didn't know y'all were in NC, that's sick! I'm right next door in VA, but I can pretty much throw a rock into NC from my back yard lol. 2: I think there would have to be different categories of "only 1 gun", like "only one gun for 'x' scenario (EDC, SHTF/WROL, etc.)" On that note, with those 2 categories in mind, mine would be a Glock 19 Gen 5 (I'm wrong-handed so I want the ambi controls, lol) for EDC and an AR-15 for SHTF, for all the reasons that Matt said. Versatility is king.

I agree wholeheartedly with Clint! My ‘only’ gun would be the Sig 365XL. I love the trigger system and it’s so concealable. If not the 365xl then I would definitely go with the Sig fire control system and have various uppers and lowers.

LWRC REPR MKII .308 SBR 12.7inch barrel makes maneuverability easier but the big caliber packs a punch ammo is easy to find and still has the capability of reaching out for distance.

The great debate that can last as long as earth exists!

Super surprised by all 3 choices. Also find all 3 choices great. Made me almost rethink my answer. I'm so glad we don't have to limit ourselves. But my I could only have 1 gun choice would be my Q HoneyBadger pistol with Thunder Chicken.

EDC Springfield Armory Hellcat with 3 fifteen round magazines. Went from a Springfield Armory XD to the Hellcat for easier concealment, especially when it’s 105 degrees outside in Texas.

excellent topic guys............and excellent justifications!

I would love to see yall do a review on the Springfield saint-victor

Either my POF Renegade or DDM4V7

Mine would be the P320 X-Five Legion with threaded barrel accessorized with the Flux Defense Raider brace and a Trijicon RMR.

Hey guys great video! Now do an all posible scenarios do all 3 guns (pistol, rifle, shotgun) video. Meaning from hunting, to everyday carry to personal and home defense to the zombie apocalypse.

Glock 29. You can conceal carry it if needed and you can put it in a Roni PDW brace with a 16inch barrel and get near 44 magnum ballistics using really hot 10mm loads. It's the only gun that covers all bases and has minimal sacrifice when it comes to power.

My 17 gen 5 wont fit 19 mags? Is that because its too short? I figured most glock mags would fit it, but i didnt think about them actually having to be long enough

The fact he acknowledges his MK18 fandom lol

I agree with Alec. Maybe not the Zion. But a 8-11” ar15 in either 300blk or 556 would have to be my go to. Especially with a folding stock adaptor. Modularity, capacity, concealability, ease of maintenance, prevalence of parts and ammo, it’s hard to beat.