P5 Guy
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A Walther P5 compact. Only 1/4 inch difference in the barrel, the biggest plus to the compact has no heel magazine release. Compact has the US traditional button release at the trigger guard.
Hmmm. Never heard that before.
- H&K USP match or a VP9. When all else fails. The Mercedes of pistols.
If I didn't know what I wanted, I would just put the money in my sock drawer.
where can I get a p7 for 1200HK P7, you may have to search/bargain a bit to get one for $1200, but worth it, IMO.
You're not going to touch a P210 for $1200, lol.
Wouldnt recommend a wartime P38 if you are going to shoot it much, they are too prone to cracked slides. Ive had mixed experiences with the PP/ PPK platform...find a "good" one and youre all set, but there are plenty of bad ones out there. Recommend a postwar, Manurhin produced .32 PP if you go that rout.
I think a really nice P5 can be had within your budget- a kinda quirky, neat and uncommon pistol.
Tough to get a really nice Luger for $1100, but a "shooter grade" can be found for a bit less, maybe with enough left over for a reproduction shoulder stock.
Ive seen couple for $1200ish at local pawnshops over the last couple years. Also they pop up on Armslist from time to time, and such sellers are often in need of quick cash and will take much lower offers than whatever they are asking.where can I get a p7 for 1200
1250 at a local gun shop turns into close to 1400 but that’s still a deal I guess somebody needing to pay there lights may take that kind of loss but realistically the best I’ve seen in a year or two was $1600Ive seen couple for $1200ish at local pawnshops over the last couple years. Also they pop up on Armslist from time to time, and such sellers are often in need of quick cash and will take much lower offers than whatever they are asking.
It may take patience, vigilance, and negotiating skills, but its possible.