Gun snob recommendations

[markallen]

Kel Tec. PF-9. For sure not a budget breaker. But a good reliable, accurate, lightweight pistol. Mine was $ 265.00 out the door last August.

 

[Brian Dale]

I'm another who recommends shooter-grade Smith & Wesson K-frames, preferably mechanically sound but cosmetically challenged. Worn bluing and scuffed stainless bring prices down.

I'm convinced that there are others (e.g., Makarovs are famous); I just don't own any personally yet.

 

[Bavarian_Motorist]

I currently Own a Uberti 1873 in .357 ( bought it for $350) great gun but it currently non functional, so maybe not so great. a friend of mine owns a Polish P64 chambered in 9mak and I absolutely love shooting it. The DA pull is heavy but I know that can be corrected, the main thing I like is the simplicity and the size.

 

[sohcgt2]

I'll second the Sigma in .40SW, aside from the day long trigger pull with more bumps than the Oregon trail the gun was reliable, accurate, and easy to use.

 

[madwell]

ruger p95 good gun, cheap used

 

[Dogbite]

Used Ruger Gp100, or a Smith revolver(many models). You can get a used one cheap, rock solid defensive handgun.

CZ pistols are great.

 

[WoofersInc]

I guess I am considered a gun snob as I have multiple guns that I paid $1000 or more for. I love the 1911 and have quite a few. While not quite at the $300 mark new, for just a little more you can find Rock Island 1911's. I have 2 of them and shoot them just as much as my more expensive 1911's. My Charles Daly I paid $325 for it when I bought it new and it has been a reliable, steady performer.

 

[sophijo]

good inexpensive

You'd have to go far to beat a 3rd generation SW semi (9mm, 40 or 45) all steel and utterly reliable 3-4$ will get you a good one.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I haven't seen a Walther P-1 for under $300 since 2007, or I would have recommended it.

 

[Ky Larry]

Ten years ago, I bought CZ's for under $300. I got a -75B 9mm, a -75b .40 S&W, a -83 in .380 ACP, and a PCR 9mm. They have all run perfectly right out of the box. They were the best value in firearms.

 

[DasFriek]

Well im no gun snob,but i wish i was so i could buy a few guns i cant afford on my budget.
Anyhow 15 years ago i bought a Ruger P90 wich i really liked and had no issues with.Its close to the $300 range also.

Ive noticed i dont see Ruger mentioned much in the forums,in the semi auto hanguns anyhow.But ive always liked thier products.

 

[Oro]

Let's just be honest...

In these inflated days, $450 is the new $300. I think that is really a more valid break-point between high and low quality these days.

Currently, your best deal for a $300 gun is to find a clean, solid S&W M&P from gunbroker or local ads. They are still out there. This one was only $300 last year, and the gun leather came with it!

 

[skoro]

NGIB:

OK folks, here's one where we gun snobs (anyone that owns a single gun worth 1K or more) can provide recommendations for inexpensive guns.

My recommendations: Kel-Tec PF-9, used 4" S&W Model 10 or Model 64, Ruger P95, Rock Island 1911 (your choice of size).

Each of these are available for less than $400 and in my experience work very well.

 

[texas bulldog]

well, i am definitely not a gun snob, but there are certain brands i avoid and some expensive brands i particularly admire. however, i don't think that price and quality are always a 1 to 1 correlation. there are some inexpensive brands that i feel offer lots of quality, and there are pricier brands that don't seem to offer much value on the dollar in my estimation.

that said, $300 dollars can be a bit tough. going to $400 or even just $350 opens up a lot of options for just a little extra dough. for so-called budget guns, i look at new rugers and used smiths (either auto or revo).

 

[raskolnikov_22]

Used Ruger or (better) CZ.

 

[OrangePwrx9]

Yeah, I'd go with a lightly used Ruger P95. They always go bang, will probably outlast you, and you'll have good support if you need parts.

My old P95DC is one I'm sorry I traded. Bought it as an under-the-seat gun for the truck and then got unhappy that it didn't have fine accuracy. But it always worked and wasn't the least bit picky about ammo. For what I orignally bought it for, it was fine. Think I paid $289 NIB for it about 10 years ago. Should be able to find a used one for about that.

Sure do like the little 9mm/357 convertible Blackhawk I traded for, though.
Bob

 

[whippoorwill]

Bersa. Incredibly accurate for what you pay.

 

[garyhan]

Makarov. Highly accurate and reliable. A bit large for the power, but if you can live with that, you have a great gun inexpensively.

gary

 

[kwelz]

Sig P6.

 

[usp9]

OK folks, here's one where we gun snobs (anyone that owns a single gun worth 1K or more) can provide recommendations for inexpensive guns. One caveat, you have to have owned/used the gun you recommend and provide some useful info on it. Let's use < $300 as a max price.

Less than $300 makes it tough.

The Makarov is one that comes to mind, but even they push the $300 limit these days.

I lucked into a $275 used Buckmark Field 5.5, and that is a great gun. In the same catagory the Beretta Neos is a great buy.. brand new it can be under $300. Another .22lr I'd recommend if you can find one is the Daewoo DP-52.

A couple small frame autos come close to $300.
I have a Sig P232 and Walther PPK/S that were $315 and a marvelous Sphinx AT-380M that was $350. I'd recommend any of these small, concealable .380s.

I'm on the fence concerning the CZ82. If you get a good one, they are a good deal at around $200, but there are some that are junk... a function of it being in long use and being complicated with lots of moving parts.

 

[KaintGetwright]

I looked around a bit just now and found these deals around that price range

All of the prices are 5% tax plus 27.50 shipping (no transfer fee buying local) according to the clerk on the phone. This only helps if you are around Birmingham but it seems to give a baseline to shoot for.

Bersa 380 - $225.49
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consume...ded=&youth=&Offset_rec=0&num_rec=50&item_num=

Kel-Tec P-11 - $241.99
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consume...ed=&youth=&Offset_rec=0&num_rec=100&item_num=

Ruger P-95 - $292.59
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consume...=&youth=&Offset_rec=100&num_rec=100&item_num=

 

[RockyTop]

Ruger P-95 - $292.59
http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consumer...=100&item_num=

Yeah, I bought a stainless P95 at a gunshow in March for $309. The blued version was $299. Mine was $327 OTD, well actually $335 since it cost $8 to get in the door. Good, solid, rugged gun.

 

[ezypikns]

Just bought a SIG P220 in 9mm.....

right here on "The High Road" for 275.00...........shipped.

 

[mongo4567]

I would say a used S&W model 10 would top my list. Then maybe a Romanian TT-33 or Star auto.

 

[hwp]

I will limit this fighting pistols to keep it brief.

all are used

S&W revolver-legendary design,reliable,more accurate than most can shoot it

Ruger semi auto-blocky,ugly, bad trigger but reliable and tough as hell

3rd gen S&W auto-very underrated, reliable,good trigger,well proven in LE

glock police trade in rough shape-works as good as any