Sub - $400 Full-Size Pistol - Page 2

Redneck Repairs · May 25th, 2007, 02:09 PM

For farm/ranch use give some serious consideration to a S&W ( used if you can find for the price ) or Taurus 4 or 6" .357 . 4" if your going to ccw , and stay to the k frame size for ccw . With .357 loads you can handle coyotes ballisticly further out than you are likely to hit them , and you can stick .38 special target loads ( wadcutters ect ) in it and pot rabbits and other meat of opportunity ( only in season of course LOL ) without wastage . Really tho if your going to ranch or do ranch work you should consider ( when finances allow ) a " farm gun " and a " town gun " since the farm gun is going to be more geared towards hunting , and the town gun more towards concealable defense .

Al Lowe · May 25th, 2007, 03:55 PM

I paid less than $400.00 for this:

DISCLAIMER: The ambidextrous safety is NOT standard. I added it later. Also, this is the 10mm version. My pistol was originally a .45ACP. I bought a conversion kit and switched it later.

You can buy this in any of the following calibers: 9mm, .38 Super, .40S&W, 10mm autopistol, and .45ACP.

If you can't find one locally, I'd suggest Reeds Ammunition and Research

EZDYNAMICS · May 25th, 2007, 07:46 PM

Taurus 100SSGR-11 40SW 5" FS GLDRSW Stainless
$397.00

retsupt99 · May 25th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sig229

Have you thought about the Beretta 8000 "Cougar"?

I have one and its really a nice firearm. Completely made in Italy too.
Mine in is 9mm and it about as accurate as a 9mm Carbine!

Also has a chrome lined bore and chamber for any dirt and grim you get in it.

Hi cap mags and holsters are cheap and easy ti find. I know some LEO dept. even carry them.

Now a bad 9mm for the price...might be just what you were looking for...

ret

Tros · May 26th, 2007, 06:20 AM

Well... Let me ask you all this. If I am looking to take out something like a coyote, and my choices were "limited" to 40 S&W or .45 ACP would there be a real difference between the two?

I understand the caliber wars issue in respects to how the rounds effect human targets, but not so much so with other animals.

Sig229 · May 26th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tros

Well... Let me ask you all this. If I am looking to take out something like a coyote, and my choices were "limited" to 40 S&W or .45 ACP would there be a real difference between the two?

I understand the caliber wars issue in respects to how the rounds effect human targets, but not so much so with other animals.

I really doubt it when it coems to an animal the size of a dog.

But let me ask you this, why do you want to kill Cyotes so bad?
They are wonderful animals.

Tros · May 26th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Well, you are putting words in my mouth; I don't want to shoot anything. I want to be prepared for anything; coyotes tend to mind their own, so odds are I'll never need to put one down. I simply mention coyotes because I don't know of any larger animal I need to worry about; everything else (like badgers, for example) are smaller, and simplier to kill.

I just don't want to be shooting with a sub-par caliber.

Sig229 · May 26th, 2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tros

Well, you are putting words in my mouth; I don't want to shoot anything. I want to be prepared for anything; coyotes tend to mind their own, so odds are I'll never need to put one down. I simply mention coyotes because I don't know of any larger animal I need to worry about; everything else (like badgers, for example) are smaller, and simplier to kill.

I just don't want to be shooting with a sub-par caliber.

I see what you mean.

Yea, when I used to go hiking in the rockies, I wanted to carry something that would put down a bear if I needed to. But I didnt actually want to shooot a bear.

sgtD · May 26th, 2007, 06:35 PM

I post another vote for the Rock Island 1911. Mine has been flawless and as cheap as they are they're hard to beat.

I would suggest a Springfield GI, but it's over the $400 mark unless you find a use one.

Most any used Ruger revolver can be had under $400, as can a lot of used Ruger autos come to think of it.

HOLYROLLER · May 26th, 2007, 08:04 PM

+1 on the Cougar 8000, held one and loved it. $320 @ Sportsman Warehouse.

May 25th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#12
Al Lowe Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 433	I paid less than $400.00 for this: DISCLAIMER: The ambidextrous safety is NOT standard. I added it later. Also, this is the 10mm version. My pistol was originally a .45ACP. I bought a conversion kit and switched it later. You can buy this in any of the following calibers: 9mm, .38 Super, .40S&W, 10mm autopistol, and .45ACP. If you can't find one locally, I'd suggest Reeds Ammunition and Research __________________ Al Lowe Coordinator, Michigan Pink Pistols http://www.pinkpistols.us Member Board of Directors for Shooters' Alliance for Firearm Rights (a REAL Grassroots organization)

May 25th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#13
EZDYNAMICS Ex Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SAINT PAUL MN Posts: 38	Taurus 100SSGR-11 40SW 5" FS GLDRSW Stainless $397.00 Last edited by EZDYNAMICS; May 25th, 2007 at 07:59 PM.

May 26th, 2007, 06:20 AM	#15
Tros Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 353	Well... Let me ask you all this. If I am looking to take out something like a coyote, and my choices were "limited" to 40 S&W or .45 ACP would there be a real difference between the two? I understand the caliber wars issue in respects to how the rounds effect human targets, but not so much so with other animals. __________________ XD-45 w/Stainless Steel Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor EX - OC Spray Instructor EX - Restraint Instructor

May 26th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#17
Tros Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 353	Well, you are putting words in my mouth; I don't want to shoot anything. I want to be prepared for anything; coyotes tend to mind their own, so odds are I'll never need to put one down. I simply mention coyotes because I don't know of any larger animal I need to worry about; everything else (like badgers, for example) are smaller, and simplier to kill. I just don't want to be shooting with a sub-par caliber. __________________ XD-45 w/Stainless Steel Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor EX - OC Spray Instructor EX - Restraint Instructor

May 26th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#19
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,652	I post another vote for the Rock Island 1911. Mine has been flawless and as cheap as they are they're hard to beat. I would suggest a Springfield GI, but it's over the $400 mark unless you find a use one. Most any used Ruger revolver can be had under $400, as can a lot of used Ruger autos come to think of it. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

May 25th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#11
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	For farm/ranch use give some serious consideration to a S&W ( used if you can find for the price ) or Taurus 4 or 6" .357 . 4" if your going to ccw , and stay to the k frame size for ccw . With .357 loads you can handle coyotes ballisticly further out than you are likely to hit them , and you can stick .38 special target loads ( wadcutters ect ) in it and pot rabbits and other meat of opportunity ( only in season of course LOL ) without wastage . Really tho if your going to ranch or do ranch work you should consider ( when finances allow ) a " farm gun " and a " town gun " since the farm gun is going to be more geared towards hunting , and the town gun more towards concealable defense .

May 26th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#20
HOLYROLLER Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 270	+1 on the Cougar 8000, held one and loved it. $320 @ Sportsman Warehouse.

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