what to consider

ghisbell · May 28, 2016, 02:43 PM

I am retired and have a few pistols. None are really special. I am not going to start carrying and I shoot only for recreation. I also am not the guy who takes down and cleans his gun every time he shoots it. So, here is my question: I want to purchase a really nice pistol. I am a fan of good workmanship, good engineering, and tradition. What would you recommend--not to exceed $2,000

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JWT · May 28, 2016, 06:39 PM

Having a bit of a hard time understanding why you wouldn't consider cleaning a good pistol each time it's used... But that's not your question.

If I had up $2000 and wanted a well built, solid, nice lookin gun I'd look at some of the Dan Wesson 1911s.

ghisbell · May 28, 2016, 06:55 PM

What I meant is that I don't really enjoy cleaning the guns like some folks do. I keep them clean.

Targa · May 28, 2016, 06:56 PM

1911 like mentioned is certainly a great and popular choice. My money though would go to a nice single action revolver, Uberti, Ruger, Magnum Research etc. If I wanted an auto and I had your budget to work with I would be looking at a Beretta M9A3 or a Beretta Cheetah in a nickel finish.

terzmo · May 28, 2016, 07:07 PM

I'd look into a smith or colt in 357. Can shoot the cheaper 38's if wanted

ms6852 · May 28, 2016, 11:55 PM

I would consider the Beretta/Wilson Combat 92G Tactical or the Smith and Wesson Perfomance Center Stainless Steel 1911, both are sweet guns.

drobs · May 29, 2016, 01:34 AM

I like the Single Action Colt idea. Great guns.

If an auto and a $2k budget, I'd look for a Sig 220 Sport. It's like a high end 1911 but works out of the box...

May 28, 2016, 02:43 PM	#1
ghisbell Junior Member Join Date: May 24, 2016 Posts: 3	what to consider I am retired and have a few pistols. None are really special. I am not going to start carrying and I shoot only for recreation. I also am not the guy who takes down and cleans his gun every time he shoots it. So, here is my question: I want to purchase a really nice pistol. I am a fan of good workmanship, good engineering, and tradition. What would you recommend--not to exceed $2,000 GHI

May 28, 2016, 06:56 PM	#4
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	1911 like mentioned is certainly a great and popular choice. My money though would go to a nice single action revolver, Uberti, Ruger, Magnum Research etc. If I wanted an auto and I had your budget to work with I would be looking at a Beretta M9A3 or a Beretta Cheetah in a nickel finish. Last edited by Targa; May 28, 2016 at 07:01 PM.

May 28, 2016, 11:55 PM	#6
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I would consider the Beretta/Wilson Combat 92G Tactical or the Smith and Wesson Perfomance Center Stainless Steel 1911, both are sweet guns. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

May 29, 2016, 01:34 AM	#7
drobs Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2015 Location: South Central MO / Africa Posts: 1,111	I like the Single Action Colt idea. Great guns. If an auto and a $2k budget, I'd look for a Sig 220 Sport. It's like a high end 1911 but works out of the box... __________________ NRA Life Member

May 28, 2016, 06:39 PM	#2
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Having a bit of a hard time understanding why you wouldn't consider cleaning a good pistol each time it's used... But that's not your question. If I had up $2000 and wanted a well built, solid, nice lookin gun I'd look at some of the Dan Wesson 1911s.

May 28, 2016, 06:55 PM	#3
ghisbell Junior Member Join Date: May 24, 2016 Posts: 3	What I meant is that I don't really enjoy cleaning the guns like some folks do. I keep them clean.

May 28, 2016, 07:07 PM	#5
terzmo Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Posts: 97	I'd look into a smith or colt in 357. Can shoot the cheaper 38's if wanted