Just wanted some suggestions for a gun that is pretty cheap to buy, ammo is reasonable, fun to shoot, and accurate. While I know some of this is subjective I am looking for opinions. I currently have a Taurus 650 CIA .357 stubby revolver, Kel-tec P-3AT,and an off brand .22 6" barrell revolver. While the .22 is accurate there is no thrill of shooting it. I guess just not enough punch. The taurus and the p-3at are both good for the purpose of up close but neither are very accurate or fun to shoot. I am kinda looking in the direction of a semi-auto since I already have two revolvers but open to hear what everyone out there has to say. This is not going to serve as a home defense weapon or a ccw as I already have those covered so I am not that concerned with reliability as my life is not going to depend on it.
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Well - the old cherry eh? The cheap gun :wink:
If not for defensive purposes then we can allow for some slight reliability reduction maybe but - too cheap and if the gun fails terminally - money has been wasted, simple as that.
I am no fan of Hi-Points but a cheap 9mm for knocking around could well be just this - 9mm for economy too. One and a half C notes should get you this - cheaper even if a used one as they have poor resale value.
Better tho spend some more and get a P series Ruger in 9mm - a P95 DA/SA secocker, on poly frame, could well be found used for let's say $225 or so - and they are built rugged and shoot pretty well too.
These are what first come to mind for ''econo-plinking" :smilez:
BTW - despite your relaxed specification - I still would NOT waste money on Lorcin, Jennings, Raven etc - leave them out.
If not for defensive purposes then we can allow for some slight reliability reduction maybe but - too cheap and if the gun fails terminally - money has been wasted, simple as that.
I am no fan of Hi-Points but a cheap 9mm for knocking around could well be just this - 9mm for economy too. One and a half C notes should get you this - cheaper even if a used one as they have poor resale value.
Better tho spend some more and get a P series Ruger in 9mm - a P95 DA/SA secocker, on poly frame, could well be found used for let's say $225 or so - and they are built rugged and shoot pretty well too.
These are what first come to mind for ''econo-plinking" :smilez:
BTW - despite your relaxed specification - I still would NOT waste money on Lorcin, Jennings, Raven etc - leave them out.
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I'm with P95. A used Ruger P89/90/95 type in 9mm will be cheap with cheap ammo. As a general rule they will eat anything you feed it. You can also find plenty of 15 rnd mags for $12-$15.
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How Cheap Is Cheap???
Inexpensive means different amounts to different folks.
Great Factory Reconditioned SIG pistols (w/ 1 year warranty) are still popping up for $450.00 ~ $480.00 or thereabouts.
Another firearm to look at would be that one by SKYE.
I probably buy one of those over a Hi~Point
Inexpensive means different amounts to different folks.
Great Factory Reconditioned SIG pistols (w/ 1 year warranty) are still popping up for $450.00 ~ $480.00 or thereabouts.
Another firearm to look at would be that one by SKYE.
I probably buy one of those over a Hi~Point
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Just today I bought a new 9mm RUGER P89DC. I belive it will be a good piece to throw in the old fishing truck & haul around in the outdoors. Put 100 rounds of 115gr.FMJ INDEPENDENCE ammo through it allready. It don't feel too bad. Think I'll take it out tomorrow eve. & try something heavier in it.:wave: :gah:
Just today I bought a new 9mm RUGER P89DC. I belive it will be a good piece to throw in the old fishing truck & haul around in the outdoors. Put 100 rounds of 115gr.FMJ INDEPENDENCE ammo through it allready. It don't feel too bad. Think I'll take it out tomorrow eve. & try something heavier in it.:wave: :gah:
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Me personally, I'm considering the new Kel-Tec PF9. Small and easy to conceal and it's supposed to combine the best of the p11 and p3at, better trigger etc and only about $300.
I've heard the Kel-Tecs are pretty decent. I'm considering it to replace my Makarov and the 9mm ammo is about the cheapest around.
I love my .45 but it gets expensive to shoot alot of ammo out of it.
If anyone else has any other opinions on the Kel-Tecs please let me know.
I've heard the Kel-Tecs are pretty decent. I'm considering it to replace my Makarov and the 9mm ammo is about the cheapest around.
I love my .45 but it gets expensive to shoot alot of ammo out of it.
If anyone else has any other opinions on the Kel-Tecs please let me know.
lkqsjh - I'm a purist when it comes to firearms; I'd like to take the "Liberty" of re-phrasing, to say "Inexpensive gun..", I suggest finding the most reputable dealer in town and asking about good "Low priced" used firearms. Then there's always the SIG CPO program, but I don't know what inexpensive is to you. I assure you I mean no "Wise-_SS remarks to be read into these statements. :image035:
I just wanted peoples opinions (and I realize opinions are going to be different from one person to the next) on the most "inexpensive" gun that would serve the purpose of hitting targets at the range. I would expect it to function most of the time and would hate to spend 150+ on a gun shaped paper weight. If the $99 hi point will serve the purpose I may try one. I would rather be patient and see if I can't find a used ruger for about 200.00. The thing that got me wanting one is my freind just got an Astra .40. That thing shoots really well. Ammo is not cheap, but it holds 14 rounds and its pretty darn accurate. I would like something similar in size and accuracy just to take to the range when I go. I like the idea of a 9mm better than a .380 because of ammo cost and I don't have a 9mm yet.erh said:
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i dont have a 9mm either wounder if im deniing my self somthing lol would hate for that to be the case:danceban: :banana:
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