October 29, 2013, 08:51 PM | #26 |
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One suggestion I would make is create a gunbroker account and look for good deals. Some sellers will open an auction at $1 with no reserve and if you time it right you can get some very good deals watching and bidding on these auctions. I have just $325 in my Kahr CW40 and $360 in my M&P45c and both were new when I purchased them. Both were also purchased within the last 4 months. I also watched a new Sig p229 go for $505 a couple days ago because I promised my fiancee I wouldn't spend over $500 on a gun.
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October 31, 2013, 02:17 AM | #27 |
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Under $400, I'd get a quality used pistol. I'm pleased with my LE trade in Glock 22 and S&W 5906.
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October 31, 2013, 06:38 PM | #28 |
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Go to cdisales (Cole distributing Scottville Ky) on Gunbroker. I have bought a number of guns from these folks and every one of them was in better condition than described. They are a first class operation. Very responsive with any questions you may have. No, I don't work for them. Just a very satisfied customer. Best wishes
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October 31, 2013, 07:24 PM | #29 |
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Look at Gunbroker for a good used S&W 5906 9mm. Lot's of them around because they were used for years by many LEO's. A very, very solid gun - in fact they're built like tanks. Mine was the first semi auto I bought and I still consider it one of my best purchases.
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October 31, 2013, 11:46 PM | #30 |
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I would have to agree with those saying a used gun or the Canik. My dad got the all metal CZ clone. I was able to shoot it recently and I really liked it. Seemed well made. There is a lot to be said about used guns though.
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November 1, 2013, 03:02 AM | #31 |
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Stoeger Cougar - I have one Rock Island Armory - my next purchase Zastava Bersa - Have one Used: CZ 82 and 83 - I have them though the 83 was purchased new. Everyone has their likes and dislikes and they are not necessarily based on fact or rational. I know Ruger, Glock and S&W make excellent firearms but I do not care for them and I couldn't verbalize why. Handle some of the suggestions and pick what feels best and speaks to you. Also a handgun you like may not be the best one for you. I love Sigs but they don't fit my smallish hands as well as a CZ. As a consequence I have three CZ's and no Sigs. Just my two cents, and I probably don't have near the experience as most of the posters on this thread. One I forgot to add is a Tanfoglio though I don't know if they are in your price range.
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November 1, 2013, 11:02 AM | #32 |
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You can get used M&P 9mm from Bud's Gun Shop for $389. They are police buy backs and have the night sights but they may be dim/burned out by now.
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November 2, 2013, 02:12 AM | #33 |
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Look at Bersa. The BT380 is a nice .380. I EDC a Bersa BP9cc 9mm. Both are quality firearms.
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November 2, 2013, 10:37 AM | #34 |
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Yeah, in my opinion, nothing comes close to a SIG 2022 for what you describe. Has a long double action 1st trigger pull, and a light, crisp single action after that, about 4 lbs. Or just pull the hammer back and go SA all the way. Get it with 15 rd. magazines. It'll shoot until the cows come home. Got my 9mm for $399.
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November 2, 2013, 02:48 PM | #35 |
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I will throw my vote in for the Ruger SR series as well. I have the SR9c and it has been a good gun. A co-worker has the SR40c and loves it.
Like others have mentioned though need to budget for holster(s), ammo, and probably some extra mags (Ruger usually includes 2 mag with the purchase) -Ryan |
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