If you had $300 to spend... - Page 3

osbornk · August 1, 2019, 08:16 AM

When threads like this come up, the recommendations tend to be the guns the posters chose and own or have owned. They chose them because they felt they were the best choice but have little or no knowledge of other brands. If their brand of choice costs more than the thread's limit, they always suggest to buy the gun they chose used. Since the great majority of guns made are very reliable, the choices mentioned will do a good job and everyone is happy (other than people who don't know how to handle, clean and operate a gun-it's amazing how the younger folks can do anything with a smartphone or computer and can't clean or load a handgun).

Skans · August 1, 2019, 09:11 AM

I like it when people respond by mentioning guns they have actually owned, and when it is also within the price parameters given by the OP. There's nothing quite like writing from one's actual experience, right?

ifithitu · August 1, 2019, 02:49 PM

I would buy a S&W SD9VE 16+1 9mm 4".

deputy tom · August 3, 2019, 02:48 PM

Another vote for the SD9VE. tom.

Mike38 · August 3, 2019, 03:17 PM

About a year ago at gun auction near me, they had 50+ Police trade in Beretta 92FS pistols. All holster worn, some badly, but they auctioned off at $190 to $290. I know the auctioneer, so he let me field strip 10 or 12 of them and they all looked nice inside. That's what I would get if I needed a 9mm "truck gun".

Juancts · August 12, 2019, 09:03 PM

Get yourself a used quality gun like a G19 or Beretta 92fs. Plenty of parts, accesories and mags available everywhere. I'd stay away from crappy cheap guns.

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Carl the Floor Walker · August 14, 2019, 04:13 PM

Ruger SR9C, no contest. But not a truck gun. A great firearm. One of the best deals out there in the gun world today.

Armybrat · August 14, 2019, 07:50 PM

Or the Ruger SR9 full size 17+1 for $311 at Grabagun & Buds. Nicer than the Security 9.

scoobysnacker · August 14, 2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SATRP

I'd save it, add to it, and buy a Sig.

I picked up a used P226 in cosmetically rough, but mechanically sound condition, for $15 more.

Can not say it enough, used guns are fantastic deals. With patience and a little searching, $300 will get you a CZ 75, Beretta 92, a S&W 3rd Gen, or yes, even a Sig P series. And that's not scratching what you can find for a little less- like a Daewoo DP51 for example. I got mine for about $250.

Road_Clam · August 28, 2019, 01:38 PM

I own enough guns. No more niches to fill within my aresonal. Spend $300 ? For me that would be buy lead for handloading !

smee78 · August 28, 2019, 05:58 PM

There have been a ton of good used police guns hitting the market lately and I would likely get one of those. I have seen the M&P, Sig & Glock lately. If new then the Taurus G2, Canik & S&W SD9, Remington R1 or Ruger.

R_P_K_ · August 29, 2019, 03:26 PM

Walther Creed

Jagrbomb · August 30, 2019, 11:23 PM

I bought a Beretta APX for $369 a month ago. And, there was a $100 factor rebate. Even with the local FFL fee, it was less than $300 NEW!

Carl the Floor Walker · August 31, 2019, 03:08 AM

I cannot speak for personal experience, other than shooting a few and knowing folks that have one, but one gun I would consider for myself as a "Truck Gun", is the High Point. A Truck gun IMO is one that will be in all kinds of environments, get beat up along the way and still function. And they have a lifetime warranty. My brother is a big CZ fan. But he will always tell me how the High Point just keeps putting the rounds down range. He is a avid outdoorsmens so the gun gets used a lot during camp and hunting trips. He tells me it will function very well when filthy.

I find the gun rather intriguing. Might just get one myself. Again Under $150.00, inexpensive mags +P rated etc. Just a suggestion.
At under $150.00 it is a gun that I would personally look into given what you have said.

There are some very nice guns available now in the $300 range. Many of these, I would prefer to keep in good shape and not use solely as a "Truck Gun".

BillSussman · August 31, 2019, 07:24 AM

I'm in Canada so I'd get a Norinco NP-22 which is a Sig P226 copy.

elsancudo · September 1, 2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by triplebike

Taurus G2C. Probably the best value handgun available right now. There are a ton of reviews on it. I paid $175 for it brand new and have put close to 3000 flawless rds through it. It eats every brand and style of 9mm ammo i feed it. I am not a Taurus cheerleader by any means but this gun just works & works extremely well. Its made well, quite accurate and has a decent trigger.

And, the Taurus G2S. I love mine (not my EDC). Changed out recoil spring assy and striker guide and turned the gun into a real high end 9mm. Total cost about $245 with exchanged parts. Very good gun. Like my Para Ordnance Expert Carry better for concealed carry due to .45 caliber. Para not in $300 category, though.

August 1, 2019, 02:49 PM	#53
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I would buy a S&W SD9VE 16+1 9mm 4". __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

August 3, 2019, 02:48 PM	#54
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	9mm Value Pistol... Another vote for the SD9VE. tom. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb

August 28, 2019, 01:38 PM	#60
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	I own enough guns. No more niches to fill within my aresonal. Spend $300 ? For me that would be buy lead for handloading ! __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

August 28, 2019, 05:58 PM	#61
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	There have been a ton of good used police guns hitting the market lately and I would likely get one of those. I have seen the M&P, Sig & Glock lately. If new then the Taurus G2, Canik & S&W SD9, Remington R1 or Ruger. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

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August 1, 2019, 08:16 AM	#51
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	When threads like this come up, the recommendations tend to be the guns the posters chose and own or have owned. They chose them because they felt they were the best choice but have little or no knowledge of other brands. If their brand of choice costs more than the thread's limit, they always suggest to buy the gun they chose used. Since the great majority of guns made are very reliable, the choices mentioned will do a good job and everyone is happy (other than people who don't know how to handle, clean and operate a gun-it's amazing how the younger folks can do anything with a smartphone or computer and can't clean or load a handgun).

August 1, 2019, 09:11 AM	#52
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I like it when people respond by mentioning guns they have actually owned, and when it is also within the price parameters given by the OP. There's nothing quite like writing from one's actual experience, right?

August 3, 2019, 03:17 PM	#55
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	About a year ago at gun auction near me, they had 50+ Police trade in Beretta 92FS pistols. All holster worn, some badly, but they auctioned off at $190 to $290. I know the auctioneer, so he let me field strip 10 or 12 of them and they all looked nice inside. That's what I would get if I needed a 9mm "truck gun".

August 12, 2019, 09:03 PM	#56
Juancts Member Join Date: July 16, 2013 Posts: 54	Get yourself a used quality gun like a G19 or Beretta 92fs. Plenty of parts, accesories and mags available everywhere. I'd stay away from crappy cheap guns. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

August 14, 2019, 04:13 PM	#57
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Ruger SR9C, no contest. But not a truck gun. A great firearm. One of the best deals out there in the gun world today.

August 14, 2019, 07:50 PM	#58
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Or the Ruger SR9 full size 17+1 for $311 at Grabagun & Buds. Nicer than the Security 9.

August 29, 2019, 03:26 PM	#62
R_P_K_ Member Join Date: July 18, 2017 Posts: 25	Walther Creed

August 30, 2019, 11:23 PM	#63
Jagrbomb Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 88	I bought a Beretta APX for $369 a month ago. And, there was a $100 factor rebate. Even with the local FFL fee, it was less than $300 NEW!

August 31, 2019, 03:08 AM	#64
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	I cannot speak for personal experience, other than shooting a few and knowing folks that have one, but one gun I would consider for myself as a "Truck Gun", is the High Point. A Truck gun IMO is one that will be in all kinds of environments, get beat up along the way and still function. And they have a lifetime warranty. My brother is a big CZ fan. But he will always tell me how the High Point just keeps putting the rounds down range. He is a avid outdoorsmens so the gun gets used a lot during camp and hunting trips. He tells me it will function very well when filthy. I find the gun rather intriguing. Might just get one myself. Again Under $150.00, inexpensive mags +P rated etc. Just a suggestion. At under $150.00 it is a gun that I would personally look into given what you have said. There are some very nice guns available now in the $300 range. Many of these, I would prefer to keep in good shape and not use solely as a "Truck Gun".

August 31, 2019, 07:24 AM	#65
BillSussman Member Join Date: August 8, 2019 Posts: 34	I'm in Canada so I'd get a Norinco NP-22 which is a Sig P226 copy.