So I have the bug again for a new handgun. I'm thinking auto and not a revolver. Basically, I have all my "needs" met as far as function, but want a more "pleasure" handgun of sorts... something like a classic car to take for a gentle cruise on sunday evenings.
I'm looking for a modern classic or even a regular classic. I'm thinking along the lines of a 1911 or a CZ75. Maybe a Beretta 92. Maybe an old Sig P series. Maybe even a Star Model B or Makarov.
Yes, to all
Funny thing, I have each, as that was my attraction, and to use the car analogy as you did, I consider them similar to classic American muscle cars. A clean metal-framed duty pistol will always be classy.
So what do you guys think is a good handgun that will bring a smile to my face and never go out of style?? Maybe something around $500
If you search wisely, you can land any of them within that range. I've kept my price limit set at $325, and with patience, I've landed them all at that price.
The hardest to find at that range would be a Sig, but I did get a W German P226 in fairly rough cosmetic condition for $315. I also saw a few P228's at that range on Gunbroker, occasionally they pop up.
1911's, you can find Turkish or Filipino for $350 pretty easily; and occasionally for $300. I got a GI spec Tisas (Turkish) for $299 + tax.
Berettas can also be had for that price. You can easily find a 92S for under $300, and I was able to grab this 92FS for $299
This CZ for $320
This Star Modelo B Super for $250, I think...
You can find any of these 9x18 pistols under $300, around $200 with careful hunting
Don't forget to look at other models, either
and if you like older, smaller pistols, there's things like this