Top 5 Most Overrated Handguns
In this extra-salty episode of TFBTV, James calls out five pistols that he thinks are extremely overrated. Unlike James’ Top 5 Most Overrated CCW Pistols video, James calls all of these out by make and model rather than category. A few facts and hints about the list – can you guess the guns?
- One of these guns is a Brazilian revolver.
- Overrated =/= Bad.
- This list contains three overpriced German handguns.
- Two of the German guns are from the same manufacturer.
- This list contains one of the most cloned handguns of all time.
- James likes has owned 4 out of 5 of these guns.
- One of the German guns is only available in a polymer frame.
- Three of these guns are available in 9mm.
- Patrick has done a video about at least one of these guns.
Any guesses before the video starts?
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For its intended uses, the Judge isn't quite so overrated, although the Governor is a more versatile choice. Some of what he says is true, but he leaves out some valid points:
(1) Yes, there's snake shot. But a .410 will have larger and/or more pellets, so it should be more effective. I've seen .45 Long Colt snake shot that wasn't quite as effective on a larger snake, requiring more shots.
(2) There's .410 defensive loads that are made specifically for handguns that are ideal for inside a house, where you want to reduce the chance of the shot penetrating a wall.
(3) The Judge offers the ability to shoot two types of ammo. The Governor offers three types of ammo, with the ability to shoot .45 ACP when using moon clips that are quicker to load in the gun than speed loaders. I have a Governor and keep it in my house for home defense. But I also keep two loaded moon clips with it, in case I need to reload.
(4) I can't speak for the Judge, but my Governor is reasonably accurate for a short barreled revolver when shooting .45 Long Colt. Given that, plus the ability to shoot 2 other types of ammo, why is a gun like that such a bad thing? I say the gun deserves good credit, and isn't so overrated.
Hmm, this guy is an NRA-licensed concealed carry instructor huh? Guess this explains the NRA's total cock up when introducing their Carry Guard program. I don't know whether I should laugh at people like this guy or feel bad that I want to laugh at the mentally disabled
And since I know that he won't be able to understand my sarcasm.... his certification is a joke and that makes him a joke because the NRA is becoming more of a joke every time they mail me more useless fundraising crap