Best 250-350 dollar handgun - Page 2

carguychris · March 3, 2011, 01:43 PM

Mine is a police trade-in S&W Model 15 .38Spl revolver I picked up for about $265 including shipping and transfer.

WVsig · March 3, 2011, 01:49 PM

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Well the title says it all. I'm looking to see what you consider your best purchase for the 250-350 range. Can either be a revolver or a semi. Used or New.

Title does not say it all. Are you asking what gun to buy with $250 to $350 or what is the best deal YOU have gotten at that price range?

indykappa · March 3, 2011, 02:00 PM

3rd gen S&W series

SVO · March 3, 2011, 02:07 PM

Another vote for the Sigma.

chupps · March 3, 2011, 02:39 PM

I like my S&W model 10, but any used smith or ruger would be good. A good semi auto would be a Makarov.

sacred · March 3, 2011, 03:52 PM

I have had a ruger P95 for around 8 years now. Very reliable. Very accurate. My new favorite from Ruger is the P345. I like the .45 round better.

group17 · March 3, 2011, 04:42 PM

WVsig,
Nickel Beretta LNIB 84FS with box and 2 10 round mags OTD for under $300.

And where should he start looking for that price?
I've only seen used all black and plastic grips for that price and they where worn.
Might I suggest a Stoeger cougar 8000.

Olympus · March 3, 2011, 04:44 PM

Police trade-ins of any kindare going to be hard to beat.

WVsig · March 3, 2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Well the title says it all. I'm looking to see what you consider your best purchase for the 250-350 range. Can either be a revolver or a semi. Used or New.

Title does not say it all. Are you asking what gun to buy with $250 to $350 or what is the best deal YOU have gotten at that price range?

microman · March 3, 2011, 05:00 PM

Probably the Sigma

joegator · March 3, 2011, 08:45 PM

With a street price of $299 the Sigma in either 9mm or .40 is a very good deal.

Peachy · March 3, 2011, 08:47 PM

P95 or any Bersa.

Not sure where you live, but Cherokee Gun and Pawn in Canton, GA has NEW S&W 642s for $325.00!!

Hairbag · March 4, 2011, 12:14 AM

Makarov

Mosin44az · March 4, 2011, 01:18 AM

Ruger P95 is available for @$330 in Arizona.

zombieslayer · March 4, 2011, 07:39 AM

I just picked up a Walther PPS 9mm lnib for $300.

sserdlihc · March 4, 2011, 08:53 AM

My best purchase was a Ruger P89, in that price range. Paid $299 for it 18 years ago. It was my first handgun.

Aguila Blanca · March 4, 2011, 09:41 AM

CZ-82. 9x18 Makarov. Available used (surplus) for right around $200 from a couple of sources, including J&G Sales in Arizona.

CajunBass · March 4, 2011, 09:42 AM

CZ-82. Sigma

I got a Colt Oofficial Police once for $250.00, but I don't see them at that price often.

Obambulate · March 4, 2011, 10:54 AM

NAA Black Widow. It can be had in .22LR or .22 Mag for about $250 new, and with both cylinders for under $300.

It's the smallest gun I can shoot well. A great training aid and plinker with .22LR or .22 Shorts. With the .22 Mag cylinder, it's a tiny CC weapon that can deliver the goods.

Shipman515 · March 5, 2011, 11:43 PM

seems the majority is ruger p series or sigma. almost time for a poll.

pelo801 · March 6, 2011, 07:11 PM

we all don't seem to find the deals that zombie has been finding. but i would say some kind of police trade in revolver. or the makarov of course.

Remington 51 · March 6, 2011, 08:07 PM

Smith and Wesson Model 10
Ruger Service Six
Bulgarian Makarov
Other Eastern Bloc pistols
Some 3rd gen SW autos

jhgreasemonkey · March 6, 2011, 10:11 PM

New I would go with the P95. I got my blued ruger P95 for under $300, I think it was $289 on sale a couple years ago. Like someone mentioned previously used pistols and police trade ins are great options too.
Like this S&W 5906 9mm (lot's of police used to use these, they're nice guns)
If you look you can find them cheap http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=219144094

triumph666 · March 7, 2011, 01:44 AM

CZ82 a good one for even less money....unless you do a refinsh and a grip and spring kit change too cuz then you would have the 250-350 invested

woad_yurt · March 7, 2011, 10:40 AM

Choices from my own experience and all bought for well below your price limit:

Tokarev (Norinco makes 'em in 9MM, too!)
Old Colt police revolver in .38 SPL
Makarov
An old S&W K-frame in .38 SPL
Feg PA-63
Star Mod 30

Personally, I like Toks and the Norinco Tok in 9MM is one killer pistol. It's target-gun accurate and it hasn't jammed on me once. For something more powerful, get a 7.62 pistol; Wolf makes a great 7.62 hollow point.

Colt:
These things are great shooters and seem to go cheaply. I picked up a good one for $250 this year.

Maks and K-frames:
They're great but I'll let others fill you in with the details.

FEG:
If you splurge $15 on a softer hammer spring and a stiffer recoil spring from Wolff, this becomes a great, easy-handling, very accurate gun. The DA pull becomes very pleasant. It also has never jammed on me.

Star Mod 30:
DA/SA, 9MM, built like a tank, accurate, easy to strip down and the mags hold 15 or 17 (Ramline's 17 round S&W 5900 series mags work in this gun!) Never a jam with this one, either. I see them in like-new condition on Gunbroker for $350. Mine cost $235, I think.

Here's the Star in case you're not familiar:

March 3, 2011, 01:43 PM	#26
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 4,631	Mine is a police trade-in S&W Model 15 .38Spl revolver I picked up for about $265 including shipping and transfer. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

March 3, 2011, 03:52 PM	#31
sacred Junior Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 10	Ruger P95dc I have had a ruger P95 for around 8 years now. Very reliable. Very accurate. My new favorite from Ruger is the P345. I like the .45 round better.

March 3, 2011, 04:44 PM	#33
Olympus Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 514	Police trade-ins of any kindare going to be hard to beat. __________________ www.brownscustomgrips.com Exhibition quality 1911 grips!

March 4, 2011, 12:14 AM	#38
Hairbag Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 427	Makarov __________________ I'm hairbag and I approve this message.

March 4, 2011, 07:39 AM	#40
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,181	I just picked up a Walther PPS 9mm lnib for $300. __________________ "An angry prophet, denouncing the hypocrisies of our time"

March 3, 2011, 02:00 PM	#28
indykappa Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2010 Location: charlotte, nc (but indianapolis is home) Posts: 100	3rd gen S&W series

March 3, 2011, 02:07 PM	#29
SVO Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2009 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 585	Another vote for the Sigma.

March 3, 2011, 02:39 PM	#30
chupps Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2005 Posts: 333	I like my S&W model 10, but any used smith or ruger would be good. A good semi auto would be a Makarov.

March 3, 2011, 04:42 PM	#32
group17 Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 307	WVsig, Nickel Beretta LNIB 84FS with box and 2 10 round mags OTD for under $300. And where should he start looking for that price? I've only seen used all black and plastic grips for that price and they where worn. Might I suggest a Stoeger cougar 8000.

March 3, 2011, 05:00 PM	#35
microman Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2011 Posts: 428	Probably the Sigma

March 3, 2011, 08:45 PM	#36
joegator Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 525	With a street price of $299 the Sigma in either 9mm or .40 is a very good deal.

March 3, 2011, 08:47 PM	#37
Peachy Member Join Date: October 1, 2010 Posts: 85	P95 or any Bersa. Not sure where you live, but Cherokee Gun and Pawn in Canton, GA has NEW S&W 642s for $325.00!!

March 4, 2011, 01:18 AM	#39
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,066	Ruger P95 is available for @$330 in Arizona.

March 4, 2011, 08:53 AM	#41
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,390	My best purchase was a Ruger P89, in that price range. Paid $299 for it 18 years ago. It was my first handgun. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

March 4, 2011, 09:41 AM	#42
Aguila Blanca Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 4,838	CZ-82. 9x18 Makarov. Available used (surplus) for right around $200 from a couple of sources, including J&G Sales in Arizona.

March 4, 2011, 09:42 AM	#43
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: Chancellorsville, Virginia Posts: 3,103	CZ-82. Sigma I got a Colt Oofficial Police once for $250.00, but I don't see them at that price often. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

March 4, 2011, 10:54 AM	#44
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 217	NAA Black Widow. It can be had in .22LR or .22 Mag for about $250 new, and with both cylinders for under $300. It's the smallest gun I can shoot well. A great training aid and plinker with .22LR or .22 Shorts. With the .22 Mag cylinder, it's a tiny CC weapon that can deliver the goods.

March 5, 2011, 11:43 PM	#45
Shipman515 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 105	seems the majority is ruger p series or sigma. almost time for a poll.

March 6, 2011, 07:11 PM	#46
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 550	we all don't seem to find the deals that zombie has been finding. but i would say some kind of police trade in revolver. or the makarov of course.

March 6, 2011, 08:07 PM	#47
Remington 51 Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 89	Smith and Wesson Model 10 Ruger Service Six Bulgarian Makarov Other Eastern Bloc pistols Some 3rd gen SW autos

March 6, 2011, 10:11 PM	#48
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: 46.199ºN 122.188ºW by way of Tacoma Wa Posts: 2,235	New I would go with the P95. I got my blued ruger P95 for under $300, I think it was $289 on sale a couple years ago. Like someone mentioned previously used pistols and police trade ins are great options too. Like this S&W 5906 9mm (lot's of police used to use these, they're nice guns) If you look you can find them cheap http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=219144094 __________________ S&W 5906 9mm, FN commercial Mauser .270 win, Winchester 94 .30-30, Ruger Redhawk .44 mag, Ruger 10/22 .22lr, Ruger P-95 9mm, Savage 110 .30-06, Marlin 983 .22wmr I support our constitutional right to arm bears.

March 7, 2011, 01:44 AM	#49
triumph666 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Posts: 371	CZ82 a good one for even less money....unless you do a refinsh and a grip and spring kit change too cuz then you would have the 250-350 invested

March 7, 2011, 10:40 AM	#50
woad_yurt Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 1,205	Choices from my own experience and all bought for well below your price limit: Tokarev (Norinco makes 'em in 9MM, too!) Old Colt police revolver in .38 SPL Makarov An old S&W K-frame in .38 SPL Feg PA-63 Star Mod 30 Personally, I like Toks and the Norinco Tok in 9MM is one killer pistol. It's target-gun accurate and it hasn't jammed on me once. For something more powerful, get a 7.62 pistol; Wolf makes a great 7.62 hollow point. Colt: These things are great shooters and seem to go cheaply. I picked up a good one for $250 this year. Maks and K-frames: They're great but I'll let others fill you in with the details. FEG: If you splurge $15 on a softer hammer spring and a stiffer recoil spring from Wolff, this becomes a great, easy-handling, very accurate gun. The DA pull becomes very pleasant. It also has never jammed on me. Star Mod 30: DA/SA, 9MM, built like a tank, accurate, easy to strip down and the mags hold 15 or 17 (Ramline's 17 round S&W 5900 series mags work in this gun!) Never a jam with this one, either. I see them in like-new condition on Gunbroker for $350. Mine cost $235, I think. Here's the Star in case you're not familiar: __________________ A Makarov? Simple, easy and works perfectly every time. ¡Vale!