What is the cheapest polymer handgun?

RedWhiteBlackYellow · January 18, 2012, 04:58 PM

What is the cheapest polymer handgun? By cheapest i mean lowest price....

batmann · January 18, 2012, 05:02 PM

Cheapest sounds so, well, cheap. Stick with known makers. Probably one of the lest expensive, but reliable polymer pistols is the Ruger SR 9/SR40 series.
S&W has an economy line (forget the name) that, from what I hear as I have never shot one, is not bad either.

Havamal · January 18, 2012, 05:32 PM

"Cheap" is fine if you are starting the fight, but to save life, in an emergency, to end the fight when the fight comes to you, unexpectedly, get what's reliable and hard hitting.

In a semi-auto, you may need to pay more for reliability and durability from a well reputable maker:

S&W Sigma
Taurus (45 ACP) 1911
Ruger 345

Sig 220 new $1000.....What pistol has a better reliability reputation?

Shadi Khalil · January 18, 2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havamal

"Cheap" is fine if you are starting the fight, but to save life, in an emergency, to end the fight when the fight comes to you, unexpectedly, get what's reliable and hard hitting.

In a semi-auto, you may need to pay more for reliability and durability from a well reputable maker:

S&W Sigma
Taurus
Ruger 345

Sig 220 new $1000.....What pistol has a better reliability reputation?

How did Taurus make that list? Durability and reliability don't belong in the same sentence as Taurus.

carguychris · January 18, 2012, 05:48 PM

The cheapest polymer handgun that I would be willing to buy is a Kel-Tec P32.

I'd prefer a Kel-Tec PF-9 because of the harder-hitting cartridge, however.

Quote:

S&W has an economy line (forget the name) that, from what I hear as I have never shot one, is not bad either.

That would be the SW-series Sigmas, as referenced by Batmann.

I'll add a caveat. Two early Sigma models, the SW9M and SW380, are the closest thing to outright junk that S&W has sold during the last century.

(S&W has realized this themselves; if you send one in for service, they reportedly destroy it and send you a gift certificate.

) The new Sigmas are fine, though, and some big-box discount sporting goods stores regularly put them on sale for <$300.

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Fargazer · January 18, 2012, 06:03 PM

Absolute Cheapest? Nerf

(sorry, just could NOT resist)

Assuming a self defense caliber, assuming new, and assuming semi-auto:

The cheapest polymer gun is probably going to be a Hi-Point.

The cheapest polymer gun worth considering would probably be either a Bersa or a Taurus, in that order of preference. That will get you into a Thunder PB9cc or a 709 Slim for less than $400.

This isn't to say there aren't others, but those are what come to mind to me.

*Edit* carguychris's suggestion to look at Kel-Tec is also good.

BrittB · January 18, 2012, 06:05 PM

Dare I say, Hi Point!

RedWhiteBlackYellow · January 18, 2012, 06:07 PM

Nerf????!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA! Nice one....

dalegribble · January 18, 2012, 06:25 PM

HiPoint may be one of the least expensive polymer handguns available. they come with a lifetime guarantee.......and they work!
i have one of thier 9mm compacts (not to compct lol) and it works perfectly every time! they have 380's and 45's and maybe 40 cal also, pistols and a carbine.

smitty704 · January 18, 2012, 06:27 PM

I would say Hi Point........ But please don't waste your money. Buy a S&W M&P, XD/XDm, Ruger SR 9/40, or a Glock IMO. I feel you get the most "bang for your buck" with these polymer handguns I listed. The XDm is higher in price, but from what I hear they are pretty bad to the bone.

You should also checkout this video from SHOT show 2012 introducing the new XDs: A single stack XDs .45 Autohttp://http://m.youtube.com/index?de...?v=P4p1HbwKGzw

Walt Sherrill · January 18, 2012, 06:49 PM

the Kel-Tec guns don't have a polymer frame. They have aluminum frames with a polymer cover.

lee n. field · January 18, 2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

What is the cheapest polymer handgun? By cheapest i mean lowest price....

AFAIK, keltec. Though, I hear Taurus is selling their .380 polymer gun under US$200, at times.

Now, why are you interested in cheap? There's a sweet spot, or sweet range, where cheap is also good and functional. Below that sweet spot, you compromise something.

Kreyzhorse · January 18, 2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

By cheapest i mean lowest price....

Cheapest and lowest price usually end up meeting in the same gun.

However, the lowest priced, reliable guns I'd go with would be either a Ruger P95 or a S&W Sigma. Both are very good guns and won't break the bank.

armoredman · January 18, 2012, 07:05 PM

Buds has CZ P-07s for $428 brand new. Good deal right there.

guitars and guns · January 18, 2012, 07:08 PM

the simple answer to the man's question is Hi Point.

buckeyedave · January 18, 2012, 07:24 PM

HiPoint.

The End!

Cheapshooter · January 18, 2012, 07:43 PM

You mean the lowest price that is acceptable to the "experts", or one that is accurate, reliable, nearly indestructible, made in the United States, and has a no questions asked lifetime warranty for whoever owns the gun, and a customer service that is second to none?
OK, so it is thought to be ugly, large for caliber, roughly finished, has a trigger that is far from the greatest, and made of material that again is unacceptable to many. But it works!
To find out just put Hi-Point in the search tool above, click go, get some popcorn, and start reading!

KBP75 · January 18, 2012, 07:48 PM

Since you didn't specify caliber, I'd say a Wal-Mart pellet gun! Not kidding! They sell for less than $30.00! If you want a specific caliber and something that gives you the best value for your dollar, Thats a different question!

Nitesites · January 18, 2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

What is the cheapest polymer handgun? By cheapest i mean lowest price....

In my experience, according to guy behind the LGS counter, it's always the one I bring in to trade up with. Doesn't matter the manufacturer...

Leejack · January 18, 2012, 08:32 PM

I have to throw in a vote for the sigma.

The older ones were cheap, the new ones are "inexpensive"!

David the Gnome · January 18, 2012, 09:25 PM

The cheapest polymer gun I would ever consider would be the S&W Sigma, and for a few dollars more I would really prefer the S&W SD9 series for the improved ergonomics, trigger, and sights.

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bqglock · January 18, 2012, 09:33 PM

Every one is talking about the cheapest they would buy but the ? Is what is the cheapest. Definetly hi point fun to shoot cans with

RedWhiteBlackYellow · January 18, 2012, 10:42 PM

Thank you bqglock!!! That was my entire point!

johnwilliamson062 · January 18, 2012, 11:54 PM

For cheapest reliable centerfire, I would say hipoint. Don't plan to CCW it or let anyone see it at all.

There are a lot more expensive guns that are a whole lot less reliable.

You can buy some rimfires and very unreliable mouseguns a little cheaper.

January 18, 2012, 04:58 PM	#1
RedWhiteBlackYellow Member Join Date: January 18, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	What is the cheapest polymer handgun? What is the cheapest polymer handgun? By cheapest i mean lowest price....

January 18, 2012, 05:32 PM	#3
Havamal Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Posts: 19	Dig deep, spend for reliability "Cheap" is fine if you are starting the fight, but to save life, in an emergency, to end the fight when the fight comes to you, unexpectedly, get what's reliable and hard hitting. In a semi-auto, you may need to pay more for reliability and durability from a well reputable maker: S&W Sigma Taurus (45 ACP) 1911 Ruger 345 Sig 220 new $1000.....What pistol has a better reliability reputation? __________________ "I hurt, therefore I am." Last edited by Havamal; January 18, 2012 at 05:51 PM.

January 18, 2012, 05:55 PM	#6
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January 18, 2012, 06:03 PM	#7
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	Absolute Cheapest? Nerf (sorry, just could NOT resist) Assuming a self defense caliber, assuming new, and assuming semi-auto: The cheapest polymer gun is probably going to be a Hi-Point. The cheapest polymer gun worth considering would probably be either a Bersa or a Taurus, in that order of preference. That will get you into a Thunder PB9cc or a 709 Slim for less than $400. This isn't to say there aren't others, but those are what come to mind to me. Edit carguychris's suggestion to look at Kel-Tec is also good. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by Fargazer; January 18, 2012 at 06:15 PM. Reason: Missed an option for the OP

January 18, 2012, 06:25 PM	#10
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	HiPoint may be one of the least expensive polymer handguns available. they come with a lifetime guarantee.......and they work! i have one of thier 9mm compacts (not to compct lol) and it works perfectly every time! they have 380's and 45's and maybe 40 cal also, pistols and a carbine. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

January 18, 2012, 05:02 PM	#2
batmann Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 773	Cheapest sounds so, well, cheap. Stick with known makers. Probably one of the lest expensive, but reliable polymer pistols is the Ruger SR 9/SR40 series. S&W has an economy line (forget the name) that, from what I hear as I have never shot one, is not bad either.

January 18, 2012, 06:05 PM	#8
BrittB Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 554	Dare I say, Hi Point!

January 18, 2012, 06:07 PM	#9
RedWhiteBlackYellow Member Join Date: January 18, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	Nerf????!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA! Nice one....

January 18, 2012, 06:27 PM	#11
smitty704 Member Join Date: August 5, 2011 Posts: 60	I would say Hi Point........ But please don't waste your money. Buy a S&W M&P, XD/XDm, Ruger SR 9/40, or a Glock IMO. I feel you get the most "bang for your buck" with these polymer handguns I listed. The XDm is higher in price, but from what I hear they are pretty bad to the bone. You should also checkout this video from SHOT show 2012 introducing the new XDs: A single stack XDs .45 Autohttp://http://m.youtube.com/index?de...?v=P4p1HbwKGzw __________________ M&P 45c Glock 19 Gen 4 Ruger LCP Mossberg Maverick 12g

January 18, 2012, 06:49 PM	#12
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	the Kel-Tec guns don't have a polymer frame. They have aluminum frames with a polymer cover.

January 18, 2012, 07:05 PM	#15
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Buds has CZ P-07s for $428 brand new. Good deal right there.

January 18, 2012, 07:08 PM	#16
guitars and guns Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Location: TX is there anywhere else? Posts: 235	the simple answer to the man's question is Hi Point. __________________ It's better to have a gun and not need one than to need a gun and not have one.

January 18, 2012, 07:24 PM	#17
buckeyedave Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Posts: 38	HiPoint. The End! __________________ Ruger P95 Bersa Thunder 380 S&W M&P .45 Ruger SR22P

January 18, 2012, 07:43 PM	#18
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	You mean the lowest price that is acceptable to the "experts", or one that is accurate, reliable, nearly indestructible, made in the United States, and has a no questions asked lifetime warranty for whoever owns the gun, and a customer service that is second to none? OK, so it is thought to be ugly, large for caliber, roughly finished, has a trigger that is far from the greatest, and made of material that again is unacceptable to many. But it works! To find out just put Hi-Point in the search tool above, click go, get some popcorn, and start reading! __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

January 18, 2012, 07:48 PM	#19
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 315	What is the cheapest polymer handgun? Since you didn't specify caliber, I'd say a Wal-Mart pellet gun! Not kidding! They sell for less than $30.00! If you want a specific caliber and something that gives you the best value for your dollar, Thats a different question!

January 18, 2012, 08:32 PM	#21
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	I have to throw in a vote for the sigma. The older ones were cheap, the new ones are "inexpensive"!

January 18, 2012, 09:25 PM	#22
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	The cheapest polymer gun I would ever consider would be the S&W Sigma, and for a few dollars more I would really prefer the S&W SD9 series for the improved ergonomics, trigger, and sights. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...16RD+TNS+Black __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

January 18, 2012, 09:33 PM	#23
bqglock Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Location: Apache junction, AZ Posts: 50	Every one is talking about the cheapest they would buy but the ? Is what is the cheapest. Definetly hi point fun to shoot cans with

January 18, 2012, 10:42 PM	#24
RedWhiteBlackYellow Member Join Date: January 18, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	Thank you bqglock!!! That was my entire point!

January 18, 2012, 11:54 PM	#25
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	For cheapest reliable centerfire, I would say hipoint. Don't plan to CCW it or let anyone see it at all. There are a lot more expensive guns that are a whole lot less reliable. You can buy some rimfires and very unreliable mouseguns a little cheaper.