What's your favorite, trustworthy, low cost, handgun for SD?

[bpisler]

Kahr MK-9,i paid $279 dollars for
mine.It does have minor pitting
on the dusk cover and under the
grips.But it shoots very well and
handles +P's just fine.

"3 65-3,i paid $250.00 and one of
the best guns i own.

 

[gunfighter45]

A used CZ-75 that I got for a steal because the previous owner had lost the thumb safety spring. I got a replacement from EAA and replaced all the springs w/ Wolff gunsprings. This was one of the most accurate and reliable pistols I have owned and I still kick myself for trading it.

 

[gulogulo1970]

Makarov.

 

[homely]

This is the baby right here.

http://www.airgundepot.com/air-rifles-pump-crosman-760sb-remanufactured.html

Low cost. Pump action. Quiet, won't wake up the kids. But man, you get one of these popped in your face, you're cryin' all the way home to momma.

 

[aaronrkelly]

Current low cost gun - Bersa Thunder .380

Previous low cost gun (sold) - Bulgarian Makarov

 

[dasmi]

Ruger Service Six, .357 magnum.
Home invaders beware, this gun is always within reach, and is not your friend.

And the loud end, with those .357 magnum JSPs peaking out.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Kel-Tec P-11 hard chrome...$259 new.

It is my answer to the 2", 5 shot 38 Special. Same length, same hight, thinner, lighter and holds 11 rounds of more potent ammunition.

I'd love to get one of these. Unfortunately, it is not Massachusetts compliant so I make do with my Smith snubbie.

 

[bigmike45]

My dirt cheap, slightly modified, Springfield Champion. Over 2500 rounds without even a hiccup. It shoots to point of aim at 15-25 yards. This gun started out as a GI WWII model, incorrectly shipped by SA to my gun dealer. I walked in just about the time they were unwrapping it. Instead of them sending it back they gave it to me at their cost, and a really nice cash discount on top. I have bought all my guns from them in the last 20 years and believe you me, they have done well by me. I did all the work myself except for the reparkerizing and machining for the new Novak sights.

 

[tuna]

For my true carry piece - used S&W Mod 15 - $130. They had a Mod 10 at the time but I sprang the extra $10 for adjustable sights and never regretted it. I once put Pachmayer grips on it but didn't like either the look or feel and put the old wood ones back on. When I'm doing everything right I can hit 20 gauge shells (empty of course) at 15 yards.

For an auto - I picked up a Springfield Armory Compact Comp (slide is Officer's length but factory compensator takes it up to Commander length) used at a gunshow for $350. Runs reliably but I'm thinking about getting a 3 1/2" barrel to make it more concealable.

 

[Thin Black Line]

Taurus PT111 --cheap and small enough to actually carry around everyday
in your pocket. The Makarov isn't a bad choice, but underpowered by
comparison.

 

[WarMachine]

A NIB Ruger P95 can be had for 319 here locally, and that would certianly be my choice.

 

[420Stainless]

Taurus 85. It's all that I own in that category. I bought a Taurus because S&W was collaborating with President Clinton at the time. But it turned out to be a very sturdy, all steel, trustworthy revolver.

 

[goose]

Taurus PT140 Mil Pro.....$325 with FFL. Only 1200 rounds so far....NO trouble whatsoever!

 

[Ala Dan]

Two Come To Mind

a NIB Bersa Thunder DT .380 that I have $160 in, and a used but not abused
1972 Smith & Wesson 2" nickel model 10 that I have $150 in.

 

[Kilroy]

$200.00 for a first Generation GLOCK 17, LNIB with two high capacity magazines.

$229.00 for a Beretta 96D Centurion. LNIIB

 

[Dionysusigma]

My Bersa .380...

If I were in a bit of a pickle and the Bersa, a Walther PPK/S in .380, and a Sig P232 were sitting in front of me, I'd grab the Bersa.









I'd grab the P232 as well, but y'know...

 

[waterhouse]

I'm not sure if used guns count as "low cost", but I got my SIG 225 used for about $330 and my ruger gp100 3" for around $265. They are both about as reliable as can be, and since I have a bunch of handguns that I paid 2 or 3 times as much for these are my low cost guns.

 

[obiwan1]

I got a used S&W M36, speed loader, zippered bag for $90.

 

[Brian Williams]

I got a used 642 for just under $300, I spent $200 more getting a 940 cylinder fitted to it and it's a handful but sweet.

 

[Longbow]

My favorite deals (or steals) for SD

Taurus 66 for $150 LNB, S&W mod 10 for $160, Slightly used Glock 17 w/ hicap for $275 during the ban.

 

[TC-TX]

Kel-Tec P11 Every Time...

Solid, Reliable, Inexpensive to shoot, Accurate and Small-enought-to-carry-anywhere...

It is very worth getting used to...

 

[oweno]

Low cost + reliable?

Bulgarian Makarov (East German ones are getting expensive) or used S&W Model 10.

 

[TimboKhan]

lol, I mention my Ruger P90 in every post I make, or at least 95% of them, and by god, I will do it again. fan-freaking-tastic pistol.

 

[pauli]

as great as the model 10 is... i vote model 13

 

[Dienekes]

Ruger Service Six or Security Six.

Since 1981.