Good, cheap handgun suggestions?

[Chosen]

Ok not that I disagree with your conclusion but government employees? isn't that a failure before the round was even chambered??

Ha ha, maybe.

Toureg89, have you fired double tap from your 10mm?

 

[Toureg89]

Ha ha, maybe.

Toureg89, have you fired double tap from your 10mm?

i havent shot a 10mm yet. i have shot a .45, and it doesnt seem all that wild of a round. im a pretty well built guy, got thick bones, and hefty muscles to support em.

im pretty sure i could probably handle a 10mm. but yes, i do know its reputation as being a mustang.

 

[The Dan]

CZ 52. The 7.62 x 25 is a very powerful round. The ammo's rather expensive but the money you save on the gun will pay for that. I bought 3 CZ 52's in really good condition for under $200 each.

 

[Texan4Life]

great suggestion Dan... I was flipping through the posts going no one has suggested a surplus pistol yet?? the guy said he was on a budget, and I was seeing suggestions topping 4 and 500 bucks.

The 7.62x25 (.30 cal for those not familiar) like you said, is very powerful and well known for its penetration.

The only down side is the cheap ammo is going to be corrosive.. no biggie just clean it after you shoot it.

So, something well made, cheap (and cheap to shoot), with good stopping power? CZ-52 all the way. and for under 200 bucks (which usually will include holster and extra mag). I don't think can be beat.

 

[devil21]

del

 

[Pericles]

great suggestion Dan... I was flipping through the posts going no one has suggested a surplus pistol yet?? the guy said he was on a budget, and I was seeing suggestions topping 4 and 500 bucks.

The 7.62x25 (.30 cal for those not familiar) like you said, is very powerful and well known for its penetration.

The only down side is the cheap ammo is going to be corrosive.. no biggie just clean it after you shoot it.

So, something well made, cheap (and cheap to shoot), with good stopping power? CZ-52 all the way. and for under 200 bucks (which usually will include holster and extra mag). I don't think can be beat.

Please note I suggested the $200 Walther P-38, which has had some field testing done.

 

[Madcat455]

great suggestion Dan... I was flipping through the posts going no one has suggested a surplus pistol yet?? the guy said he was on a budget, and I was seeing suggestions topping 4 and 500 bucks.

The 7.62x25 (.30 cal for those not familiar) like you said, is very powerful and well known for its penetration.

The only down side is the cheap ammo is going to be corrosive.. no biggie just clean it after you shoot it.

So, something well made, cheap (and cheap to shoot), with good stopping power? CZ-52 all the way. and for under 200 bucks (which usually will include holster and extra mag). I don't think can be beat.

Agreed...

There are some Tokarev's on Classicarms.us right now.. for $220, and 800 rds. for $100, 4600rds. for $190...LOL.

I'd get one, but I already have a Beretta for carry, and a Bersa for the wife. Wouldn't want to carry something in a urban situation with all that penetration. Wouldn't mind having one for the house tho.

The Bersa has been a good gun for me too.. no issues with it at all, and only ran $300 new from a gun store. Course, that was 2yrs ago

Tokarev is looking like a good deal.

Only bad thing about the 7.62x25 is that the 30 mauser, and another gun have very similar ammo, that are not compatible. so you'd have to be REAL careful buying bulk ammo from a gun show.

 

[Chosen]

I discovered recently some 7.62x25 ammo loads which have a .223 timbs bullet sabot! With a round that already penetrates body armor, I can only imagine this round would be devastating.

It is recommended by some, that the inconsistency in some CZ52's manufacture, that firing this ammo be avoided.

 

[robert4rp08]

$2.50

 

[Chosen]

$2.50

Why do you hate Irish-Americans?

 

[robert4rp08]

Why do you hate Irish-Americans?

rofl

 

[JohnMeridith]

I will be the fanboy for this of course...I have personal experiences I can share with you if it weighs in your decision making. I like Glock's due to their reliability and ability to eat any ammo. Used versions are just as reliable.


Any Glock.

http://www.glock.com/
for fun check out this torture test by a customer NOT the company:
http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Item

Revolvers have a reliability function that is unbeatable by a semi-auto. If a round fails to fire, then simply pull the trigger again and you will be at the next round. Semi-autos require you to clear the failed round/stuck case.

Springfield's are good as well, they come with many accessories.

You should go to a range that has rentals and demo as many as you can and stick with what you shoot well.

buds gun shop . com has 2nd gen glock 22 .40s&w for 349 shipped. Thats a helluva gun for 350 bucks. I own a 3rd gen and its my favorite handgun to shoot.

 

[Chosen]

buds gun shop . com has 2nd gen glock 22 .40s&w for 349 shipped. Thats a helluva gun for 350 bucks. I own a 3rd gen and its my favorite handgun to shoot.

Thanks, thats a damn good price.

I'm with you on the 3rd gen, really just messing with the grips on the second gen is all you need to do. I am sure it probably shoots like new.

 

[Chosen]

rofl

Have you ever fired a real potato gun? Spud guns are impressive.

 

[devil21]

nm del

 

[eduardo89]

Lol a 4 year old thread bumped and then you just say nevermind?

 

[Sullivan*]

EDIT: FRICK; why don't I ever pay attention to the dates until AFTER I post... N-N-N-N-N-NECRO POST!!!

 

[Carson]

Don't go too cheep.

My brother spotted one on sale years ago at Yellow Front(?). I think is was $14.00 for a small 22 hand gun. About the first time we went out firing it two bullets went off at the same time. The little loading hatch buzzed right past my ear.

 

[Bman]

lol...edit..why was this bumped?

 

[truthsaga]

You could consider looking for quality used guns from a respected local FFL around your area. The best quality I have seen as of late is the Police trade-ins, which would give you a good quality used firearm around your budget.

Personally, I am a fan of the Glock. My first hand gun was a Glock 23 40S&W 3rd gen and after licensing / transfer came out to be $580, they also have a decent resale market.