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SHOP NOWKaya answers live audience questions about handguns, calibers, rifles, and law enforcement work. The discussion focuses on practical carry choices, competition setups, and real-world patrol experience.
Kaya opens the live stream, checks that Instagram links and posts are working, and greets viewers by name as they join. A viewer asks for a concealed carry recommendation, and Kaya explains that concealed carry has become more mainstream. He personally recommends the Springfield Hellcat Pro, noting that he owns two of them. He highlights its capacity, size, and concealability as reasons it stands out for everyday carry. Kaya asks the viewer whether they currently carry a handgun and continues welcoming new participants, mentioning that he is drinking flavored water instead of his usual coffee because of the late hour and a desire to stay hydrated.
A question comes in about the Glock 26 as a concealed carry pistol. Kaya says it can be a good choice but not for him personally, describing the grip as short and fat. He emphasizes that he likes Glocks in general but would not pick the 26 first. Asked about the Glock 43X, he calls it a great gun and says the MOS version is even better. A viewer then asks about carrying a 5.7×28mm pistol. Kaya explains that while 5.7 is very fast, the projectile is small and, in his view, not the best defensive round compared with other modern options unless using specific ammunition. He is also asked about the SAR9 SOCOM, saying he likes that gun, wants one himself, and has been trying to get more information from the company about its release, even though he no longer works there.
Kaya fields a comparison between the Glock 34 and the Canik Rival for competition use. He notes he has limited experience with Canik pistols but is very familiar with Glocks, so he would choose a Glock 34 equipped with a Timney Alpha trigger, which Taran Butler recommended and they installed in one of their guns. He describes that setup as phenomenal. In response to a question about adding iron sights to a basic AR-15, he explains that it is extremely easy: simply buy mechanical sights that clamp onto the Picatinny rail. When asked to choose between the Glock 19X, SIG P365 X-Macro, and Shadow Systems MR920, he leans toward the SIG P365 X-Macro, citing its slim profile, good capacity, and low profile as advantages for carry.
Viewers ask Kaya to compare the Springfield Hellcat trigger to a Glock trigger. He states that, stock for stock, the Hellcat trigger is better than the Glock trigger. He says they feel somewhat similar but the Hellcat’s is noticeably improved in his opinion. Another question concerns the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus. Kaya describes the Shield Plus as a great pistol that he has shot many times. He characterizes it as a flat-shooting, very nice gun. Throughout this segment he continues to welcome new viewers and encourages them to ask anything, whether work-related or personal, promising to answer as many questions as possible despite the fast-moving chat.
Kaya asks where viewers are watching from and reads out locations including Nebraska, Georgia, Colorado, Palm Beach, Atlanta, California, Detroit, Los Angeles, Boston, Virginia, and North Carolina. He mentions that he lives in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, and notes the warm weather. He talks about still having a 404 area code from Georgia dating back to 2005 and says he has heard that prefix is now rare. He invites North Carolina viewers, especially those near Charlotte, to contact him through the Classic Firearms Instagram page and says he is open to meeting and hanging out. The chat briefly shifts to lighthearted questions about whether Pop-Tarts count as sandwiches and how many holes a toilet paper roll has, with Kaya engaging in the playful debate before moving back to firearm topics.
A viewer sends a donation and asks Kaya for his favorite Megadeth song. Kaya thanks him and says his favorite is “Tornado of Souls,” praising Marty Friedman’s solo. He also mentions liking “Angry Again,” “Holy Wars,” and “Trust,” but keeps returning to “Tornado of Souls” as the standout track. He then talks about a band called Propane, spelling it as “Pro-pain,” and says they are very underrated. He notes that he enjoys almost every song they have and recommends tracks such as “Bad Blood,” “Shine,” “State of Mind,” and “Truth Hurts” to viewers who like heavy metal, describing them as extremely good songs worth checking out.
Kaya answers a question about whether it is better to work for a county sheriff’s office or a city police department. He explains that he has about ten years of combined local, state, and federal law enforcement experience, though he was never a deputy. Drawing on his time as a city officer who frequently worked with deputies, he says he strongly prefers city departments. In his experience, a busy mid-size city provided rapid backup—often within about 30 seconds after calling for more units—and constant activity. He feels that environment helps officers gain experience quickly and work with colleagues who want to be proactive. By contrast, he associates much of deputy work with serving orders of protection and handling evictions, which he personally did not enjoy, though he acknowledges there are upsides to deputy roles as well.
A viewer asks which rifle Kaya prefers, the SIG MCX Spear or the FN SCAR 17. He clarifies that there is no sponsorship influencing his opinion and bases his answer on shooting both rifles side by side. After mag-dumping each and switching back and forth, he felt the SCAR 17 seemed like old news compared to the MCX Spear. In his view, the SIG MCX Spear is clearly ahead of the SCAR 17, and the difference was obvious when he compared them directly. He shares that he told Clint the same thing and that they both found the contrast between the two platforms striking during their range time.
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