Interesting, inexpensive Handguns - Page 3

Big Shrek · October 3, 2016, 09:37 PM

S&W 3rd Gens are always a good find, BUT, know yer animals...

That quick-reference chart makes it easier to figure out what you really like

Star Firestar & Ultrastar (Final Gens) are usually around 200-400, a bargain

While the letter models are good, and many still very used today,
the Number Models were the very best of the Star line, IMHO!

http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/

And I am all about pawn shops & local ads, etc...
there are still some amazing deals IF you have Done Your Homework!!
And you haggle like a demon from the pits!!

SIGSHR · October 4, 2016, 03:11 PM

I bought my 1932 all original Enfield No. 2 Mk I for $35.00 in 1972, so that's my
candidate.

Cheapshooter · October 4, 2016, 05:00 PM

Well, there is something to be said about my S&W 645.
Sonny Crockett, Miami Vice seasons 3&4.

Besides, it's a great shooter!

larryh1108 · October 4, 2016, 08:23 PM

I also suggest the new and improved Remington R51. Very happy with mine and different enough to start conversations and in the common 9mm cartridge,

seeker_two;

Quote:

You misspelled "Model 51"......you know, the one that works.....

I'm sorry that the one you bought didn't work. Wait, you actually bought one, right? Yeah, thought so.

rightside · October 5, 2016, 05:16 AM

One of the most over looked pistols out there in my opinion. 14+1 rounds of 45 acp. Big, but feels good in the hand.All steel. Adjustable sights. Quality inside and out. I have a feeling when these sell out that will be the end of them because they don't sell. One of the great bargains out there , IMO. I have one and love to shoot it.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/eaa-sar-k...l#.V_TR0Wf6tLM

seeker_two · October 5, 2016, 05:24 AM

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I also suggest the new and improved Remington R51. Very happy with mine and different enough to start conversations and in the common 9mm cartridge,

seeker_two;
Quote:
You misspelled "Model 51"......you know, the one that works.....
I'm sorry that the one you bought didn't work. Wait, you actually bought one, right? Yeah, thought so.
__________________
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

What can I say?.....I like to learn from other people's mistakes.....

.....love the sig line....and the irony.

larryh1108 · October 5, 2016, 06:18 AM

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.....love the sig line....and the irony.

The irony?
I guess that you missed the part that the R51, that I actually own, is a fine gun.

I also own a Kimber! Really!

As fine a gun as there is. Go figure. I guess the internet trolls missed on that one too. If I believed what the internet trolls write about guns they never owned then that would be 2 fine guns I wouldn't own and enjoy.

You can believe the internet trolls when you form opinions. I like to actually know what I am talking about from first hand experience. There are lemons made by every company out there. It happens. How they handle those problems is how well they'll succeed or, ultimately, fail.

jackstrawIII · October 13, 2016, 01:29 PM

Walther P99AS
CZ P-01

Trust me.

psyfly · October 13, 2016, 02:09 PM

Older, Connecticutt- made High-Standard.

shafter · October 13, 2016, 03:15 PM

How about a non-Glock brand Glock? That would be exotic.

I've always thought a Walther P-38 would be cool to own.

lee n. field · October 13, 2016, 05:01 PM

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How about a non-Glock brand Glock? That would be exotic.

Meaning, one of those put together from Lone Wolfe parts, on their Timberwolf frame?

Hmmm.

peggysue · October 13, 2016, 05:22 PM

Left out the 39-2....better than the 39. Find a 39 in a steel frame worth more too.

tallball · October 13, 2016, 05:38 PM

They are a bit rare, but you can usually find one or two on Gunbroker. I bided my time and got one lightly used for something like $330...

The Model 720 is probably the best revolver that Rossi ever made. They only made them for 2-3 years in the early 90's. It is a stainless 3" 44 special revolver. It is maybe a hair smaller than a k frame, but hefty. The sights and trigger are good. Mine is amazingly accurate and lots of fun to shoot.

EnoughGUN · October 13, 2016, 08:31 PM

I second the P64. Can be had for under $300, ammo is cheap and super fun to shoot. I got nice wood grips and sent mine to Bob at Acurate plating and had it cleaned up and hadchromed in brushed finish. Beautiful little pistol with just enough snap to make shooting exciting. A colt hammerless in 380 would be nice too.

jreXD9 · October 16, 2016, 04:13 PM

CZ Rami. Not exotic, but a beautiful, little double stack that is dependable, very accurate and easy to carry all day long. Comparable in size to the Glock 26 and its' "feel" is second to none, especially with the 14 Rd mag.

deerslayer303 · October 16, 2016, 06:03 PM

EnoughGUN, got a pic of your P64? I would like to see the refinish.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

mr bolo · October 16, 2016, 07:27 PM

surplus guns like:

Tokarev = poor choice, ammo is NOT common and hard to find, and Not found at local gun stores, they dont stock it , no surplus, and not much newly made ammo available.

MAKAROV = poor choice , ammo is also NOT common, and no gun stores stock it, it has to be bought mail order or gun shows, very few local gun stores sell the ammo, 9 times out of 10 no gun shop has it in stock, never really caught on, most people prefer standard 9mm luger.

STAR Model B = poor choice , parts & magazines hard to get, poor parts support, oddball.

tahunua001 · October 16, 2016, 08:06 PM

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The internals of the original TP9 is in fact licensed from Walther's patent on the P99. The TP9SA is different.

this is incorrect. I owned the original TP9, and I've compared it side by side with P99s and licensed copies like the baby eagles, it is very much different, in more ways than just superficial looks.

tallball · October 17, 2016, 05:02 AM

A different point of view...

Tokarev - There are used Chinese ones out there in 9mm - I have one, I think it is called a Model 213. There are also brand-new inexpensive Yugo ones in 9mm.

Makarov - Quite a few Russian commercial models in 380 were exported to the US. I have one.

Star - The Super B is in regular 9mm. They are excellent guns. My FiL liked mine so much that he bought one for himself.

peggysue · October 17, 2016, 08:00 AM

Canik

mr bolo · October 17, 2016, 05:38 PM

I changed the barrel on my Chinese made Type 54-1 and converted it to standard 9mm NATO , still have my original 7.62x25mm barrel , but never use it since the ammo is a problem [not easy to get]

the 9mm barrels are not as common as they use to be, I also have an extra 9mm TOK barrel, I'll probably just keep it as a spare.

TRX · October 17, 2016, 06:00 PM

Cobray PocketPal. It's a revolver with an *internal* cylinder.

S&W Safety Hammerless. Later ones were available in .38 Special.

Savage Model 1907 in .32 or .380.

Frommer Stop in .32 or .380.

CWKahrFan · October 17, 2016, 06:49 PM

Wow that Cobray Pocket Pal is a new one on me...

Somebody did a lot of dreamin' to come up with that! Thanks for posting. Click:

http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/gunsfs/cobray.html

SpareMag · October 17, 2016, 08:05 PM

CZ52 firing the fireball 7.62x25 round.

Alternately, Walther P5 in 9mm.

Bill DeShivs · October 17, 2016, 08:40 PM

"S&W Safety Hammerless. Later ones were available in .38 Special."

None were ever made in .38 Special.

October 3, 2016, 09:37 PM	#51
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	S&W 3rd Gens are always a good find, BUT, know yer animals... That quick-reference chart makes it easier to figure out what you really like Star Firestar & Ultrastar (Final Gens) are usually around 200-400, a bargain While the letter models are good, and many still very used today, the Number Models were the very best of the Star line, IMHO! http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/ And I am all about pawn shops & local ads, etc... there are still some amazing deals IF you have Done Your Homework!! And you haggle like a demon from the pits!! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

October 4, 2016, 05:00 PM	#53
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Well, there is something to be said about my S&W 645. Sonny Crockett, Miami Vice seasons 3&4. Besides, it's a great shooter! __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

October 13, 2016, 01:29 PM	#58
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	Walther P99AS CZ P-01 Trust me. __________________ In God we trust.

October 13, 2016, 02:09 PM	#59
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	Older, Connecticutt- made High-Standard. __________________ Show me the data

October 13, 2016, 08:31 PM	#64
EnoughGUN Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 538	inexpensive handgun I second the P64. Can be had for under $300, ammo is cheap and super fun to shoot. I got nice wood grips and sent mine to Bob at Acurate plating and had it cleaned up and hadchromed in brushed finish. Beautiful little pistol with just enough snap to make shooting exciting. A colt hammerless in 380 would be nice too. __________________ GLOCK Austrian for Lemming

October 4, 2016, 03:11 PM	#52
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	I bought my 1932 all original Enfield No. 2 Mk I for $35.00 in 1972, so that's my candidate.

October 5, 2016, 05:16 AM	#55
rightside Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 419	One of the most over looked pistols out there in my opinion. 14+1 rounds of 45 acp. Big, but feels good in the hand.All steel. Adjustable sights. Quality inside and out. I have a feeling when these sell out that will be the end of them because they don't sell. One of the great bargains out there , IMO. I have one and love to shoot it. https://www.cdnnsports.com/eaa-sar-k...l#.V_TR0Wf6tLM

October 13, 2016, 03:15 PM	#60
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	How about a non-Glock brand Glock? That would be exotic. I've always thought a Walther P-38 would be cool to own.

October 13, 2016, 05:22 PM	#62
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Left out the 39-2....better than the 39. Find a 39 in a steel frame worth more too.

October 13, 2016, 05:38 PM	#63
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	They are a bit rare, but you can usually find one or two on Gunbroker. I bided my time and got one lightly used for something like $330... The Model 720 is probably the best revolver that Rossi ever made. They only made them for 2-3 years in the early 90's. It is a stainless 3" 44 special revolver. It is maybe a hair smaller than a k frame, but hefty. The sights and trigger are good. Mine is amazingly accurate and lots of fun to shoot.

October 16, 2016, 04:13 PM	#65
jreXD9 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 404	CZ Rami. Not exotic, but a beautiful, little double stack that is dependable, very accurate and easy to carry all day long. Comparable in size to the Glock 26 and its' "feel" is second to none, especially with the 14 Rd mag. __________________ Don't go ninjin' nobody don't need ninjin'.

October 16, 2016, 06:03 PM	#66
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,652	EnoughGUN, got a pic of your P64? I would like to see the refinish. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

October 16, 2016, 07:27 PM	#67
mr bolo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2012 Posts: 432	poor choices because of ammo availability, parts, etc surplus guns like: Tokarev = poor choice, ammo is NOT common and hard to find, and Not found at local gun stores, they dont stock it , no surplus, and not much newly made ammo available. MAKAROV = poor choice , ammo is also NOT common, and no gun stores stock it, it has to be bought mail order or gun shows, very few local gun stores sell the ammo, 9 times out of 10 no gun shop has it in stock, never really caught on, most people prefer standard 9mm luger. STAR Model B = poor choice , parts & magazines hard to get, poor parts support, oddball.

October 17, 2016, 05:02 AM	#69
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	A different point of view... Tokarev - There are used Chinese ones out there in 9mm - I have one, I think it is called a Model 213. There are also brand-new inexpensive Yugo ones in 9mm. Makarov - Quite a few Russian commercial models in 380 were exported to the US. I have one. Star - The Super B is in regular 9mm. They are excellent guns. My FiL liked mine so much that he bought one for himself.

October 17, 2016, 08:00 AM	#70
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Canik

October 17, 2016, 05:38 PM	#71
mr bolo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2012 Posts: 432	cheap Chinese Tokarev converted to 9mm I changed the barrel on my Chinese made Type 54-1 and converted it to standard 9mm NATO , still have my original 7.62x25mm barrel , but never use it since the ammo is a problem [not easy to get] the 9mm barrels are not as common as they use to be, I also have an extra 9mm TOK barrel, I'll probably just keep it as a spare.

October 17, 2016, 06:00 PM	#72
TRX Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2008 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 400	Cobray PocketPal. It's a revolver with an internal cylinder. S&W Safety Hammerless. Later ones were available in .38 Special. Savage Model 1907 in .32 or .380. Frommer Stop in .32 or .380.

October 17, 2016, 06:49 PM	#73
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Wow that Cobray Pocket Pal is a new one on me... Somebody did a lot of dreamin' to come up with that! Thanks for posting. Click: http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/gunsfs/cobray.html __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

October 17, 2016, 08:05 PM	#74
SpareMag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 514	CZ52 firing the fireball 7.62x25 round. Alternately, Walther P5 in 9mm.

October 17, 2016, 08:40 PM	#75
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	"S&W Safety Hammerless. Later ones were available in .38 Special." None were ever made in .38 Special. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com