The only ones I can still find new are more than I can get a PX4 for. That said they were a great choice when they still imported them.
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The only ones I can still find new are more than I can get a PX4 for. That said they were a great choice when they still imported them.
Fine Figure of a Man
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Hi-Point
I know, low hanging fruit.
I know, low hanging fruit.
Hi-Point
I know, low hanging fruit.
Absolute junk! That said they go bang when you pull the trigger and function reliably. Or if they don't they just send you a new one (labor to fix cost more than the pistol).
You may be right. Most people won't believe they function as well as they do.
Sam Colt didn't make all men equal.... Hi-Point did!
PS I like that. Think I will add it to my sig.
I am going to throw in the Remington R51, second generation. I think we can all agree that the first generation was problematic. The second generation of guns seems to be significantly better.
I am aware that some people have trouble if they have a habit of loading the pistol, then removing and topping off the magazine, then putting it back in. I don't load that extra round, as such, I don't have the problem. I keep expecting the R51 to be discontinued. A person looking for a thin, all metal, compact 9 should at least give the Remington a look. But, don't expect it to be on the market forever.
I am aware that some people have trouble if they have a habit of loading the pistol, then removing and topping off the magazine, then putting it back in. I don't load that extra round, as such, I don't have the problem. I keep expecting the R51 to be discontinued. A person looking for a thin, all metal, compact 9 should at least give the Remington a look. But, don't expect it to be on the market forever.
SW9VE is underrated. 100% Reliable. No Safety.
People can't get past the DAO Revolver style trigger. You have to shoot it like one. Smooth roll all the way through, don't try to stage it. I've spent hours dry-firing with a penny balanced on the front sight, practicing grip and trigger control.
It is now a Night Stand Gun stoked with Federal +P 135 Tactical Bonded.
People can't get past the DAO Revolver style trigger. You have to shoot it like one. Smooth roll all the way through, don't try to stage it. I've spent hours dry-firing with a penny balanced on the front sight, practicing grip and trigger control.
It is now a Night Stand Gun stoked with Federal +P 135 Tactical Bonded.
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Yep, I bought one brand new about 8 years ago when Stoegar was making them not Beretta, and I paid $400 pre tax. Based on the fit and finish, the accuracy, and hiccup free operation, I happily would've paid $600 for it. I got out of the 40 S&W cartridge though, and sold it to my dad though several years ago. None the less, they were quality guns and a great design.
It'll come back to me at some point I suspect.
MedWheeler
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DeepSouth writes:
Looked at this thread last night and couldn't think of anything that had not already been mentioned. Logged out and went to bed, patting the Ruger P95 sitting next to me goodnight (need a "light bulb" emoji here.)
Came back this morning to see you mentioned it.
Looked at this thread last night and couldn't think of anything that had not already been mentioned. Logged out and went to bed, patting the Ruger P95 sitting next to me goodnight (need a "light bulb" emoji here.)
Came back this morning to see you mentioned it.
1911's are underrated? Never heard that before.
sparkyv
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I shied away from the rotating barrel. Never did get one.
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It’s a robust design and shoots as accurately as any tilting barrel design I’ve shot.
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Here is my Star Super B. It is well made, accurate, and reliable. Mine had barely been shot and was something absurd like $250 OTD. My FIL bought himself one a few days after shooting mine. His was slightly cheaper and appeared to have been unissued. Neither one has ever malfunctioned, as far as I can recall. I also have the somewhat smaller 9mm Model BM and a more rare Model CO 25acp. All of them are well-made and reliable.
Here is my FEG Hi-Power "clone". I bought it at a gun show for $200 in 1988 or so. The only time it ever malfunctioned was with a $5.00 box of Chinese 9mm ammo. I also have their PP clone in 32acp and their PPK in 380acp. They are all nice pistols. I think the two smaller ones were about $250 for the auction, then shipping and FFL.
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I bought a Ruger P90 in 45acp first. It was a police trade-in. It was $250 OTD, or maybe even less. Its trigger isn't the best, but it's decent. It shot so well that I eventually bought a 40 caliber and 9mm version as well. They were all ridiculously cheap. The 9mm needed a new recoil spring. Other than that they have all been completely reliable and decently accurate for service pistols.
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Here is my FEG Hi-Power "clone". I bought it at a gun show for $200 in 1988 or so. The only time it ever malfunctioned was with a $5.00 box of Chinese 9mm ammo. I also have their PP clone in 32acp and their PPK in 380acp. They are all nice pistols. I think the two smaller ones were about $250 for the auction, then shipping and FFL.
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I bought a Ruger P90 in 45acp first. It was a police trade-in. It was $250 OTD, or maybe even less. Its trigger isn't the best, but it's decent. It shot so well that I eventually bought a 40 caliber and 9mm version as well. They were all ridiculously cheap. The 9mm needed a new recoil spring. Other than that they have all been completely reliable and decently accurate for service pistols.
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Just handled a Star yesteday at by guns smiths..Here is my Star Super B. It is well made, accurate, and reliable. Mine had barely been shot and was something absurd like $250 OTD. My FIL bought himself one a few days after shooting mine. His was slightly cheaper and appeared to have been unissued. Neither one has ever malfunctioned, as far as I can recall.
Here is my FEG Hi-Power "clone". I bought it at a gun show for $200 in 1988 or so. The only time it ever malfunctioned was with a $5.00 box of Chinese 9mm ammo. I also have their PP clone in 32acp and their PPK in 380acp.
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Not new but in nice condition.Said he would sell it to me for $179. Very nice gun. Felt great.
One thing I have learned about the last 10 years of gun sales. The Most Popular means nothing. What makes a gun so popular is Advertising. I have seen gun I consider junk become one of the most popular sold. And the vast majority of people voting and making those sales, hardly make it to the range more than a few times of the year.
Riomouse911
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That original LCP trigger was awful... I bought the LCP II and it is night and day!
Stay safe.
JD Pinardi
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I'm with Deep South but even further back, I've got a Ruger P89 with over 10,000 rounds, yes, I never carry it I prefer 1911's, but I can't part with it, it's never had a jam or misfire in almost 30 years. Clean or dirty it reminds me of my AK-47, it just always shoots.
Happy shootin'
JD
Happy shootin'
JD
Monac
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bannockburn, I hesitate to differ with someone who knows more than I do, but I have a MAB PA-15, and I too considered it a very impressive gun...until I got a Browning High Power (actually, an Indian clone of the Inglis clone). The High Power has a better grip, and seems signfiicantly lighter and slimmer overall. Mine has a first rate trigger too, although I cannot say now if it is better than the PA-15.
The PA-15, to me, is just too big and heavy, compared to the High Power, and getting two more rounds in it (the PA-15 is a 15-shot) really bulked up the grip. The PA-15 is more like what I thought the High Power was going to be like, and why I did not get one for a long time. I was quite surprised by how well the High Power handled when I finally got one.
My High Power is as accurate as my poor ability to shoot well can handle; the rotary locking mechanism of the PA-15 gives me no advantage.
To me, the PA-15 and the High Power show the difference between competence in design and inspiration.
I quite agree with you about the various Star 9mm's and the HK-4s. Good guns that got lost in the crowd.
Good Ol' Boy
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Heritage Rough Rider IMHO.
A $100 revolver that's all metal, USA made and has an action as slick as eel snot, you can't go wrong for a cheap beater SA.
I love mine.
A $100 revolver that's all metal, USA made and has an action as slick as eel snot, you can't go wrong for a cheap beater SA.
I love mine.
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Lots of Rugers can be called underrated. One company can get you 1911s, pocket guns, and mid size carries. You can even get your ugly guns with the Ruger American series.
Pat Riot
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I will also add the Remington RM380. Reliable little shooter.
I also have an R51. The first one I had that was supposed to be a Gen 2 went back to the factory 3 times and they finally replaced it...with a reworked Gen 1. I will never trust it.
I also have an R51. The first one I had that was supposed to be a Gen 2 went back to the factory 3 times and they finally replaced it...with a reworked Gen 1. I will never trust it.
Riomouse911
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And large frame DA and SA boomers to boot
. I own more Ruger firearms than any other make... and it covers just about their entire spectrum, minus the AR and Number 1 models.
Stay safe.
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