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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 11:56:58 AM

Title: inexpensive handgun
Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 11:56:58 AM: I currently only own an old .22 pistol that weighs a ton and would probably serve me better as a blunt force weapon then actually shooting something with it so I am thinking about buying new (to me) pistol. I am looking for something inexpensive and light but reliable. It will mostly be used to carry along with me while hunting as a safety measure.
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: FC on March 04, 2011, 12:13:39 PM: Inexpensive is a pretty loose term, a Springfield XD compact in 45acp would be relatively light and very reliable.
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 12:17:17 PM: Agreed, when I say inexpensive, I guess I mean like $400 and under.
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Post by: CP on March 04, 2011, 12:21:07 PM: Check out Ruger's line of handguns.
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Post by: timber tiger on March 04, 2011, 12:22:50 PM: All i got too say is get a revolver!! If its for protection! No jams and if the charge does not detonate just pull her again :twocents: and yes all i own pistol wise are rugers and like you said also a good blunt force weapon :chuckle:
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 04, 2011, 12:24:21 PM: Taurus makes some nice revolvers that fir that discription. Buds guns online has 2 inch 327 federal for under $300 right now. Barels a bit short for the woods but better than a rock. i Picked up a sig p250 for under $400 a few weeks agoon gunbroker, take a look around there are soe good buys if you look.
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Post by: Jason on March 04, 2011, 12:36:57 PM: Your looking for what I was looking in a pack gun, light , inexpensive and reliable. Here's what I bought.
Taurus 444 ultra-lite 44mag 28.3oz black model is super hard to find but you can get the SS model for around $570
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=206&category=Revolver&toggle=&breadcrumbseries=RB2 (http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=206&category=Revolver&toggle=&breadcrumbseries=RB2)
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 12:39:06 PM: Thanks guys, those are some good recommendations. I don't need anything special or something that will win me target shooting matches, just something light weight and reliable that I can carry with me camping and when bow hunting.
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Post by: superdown on March 04, 2011, 12:43:24 PM: heres one (not mine) on seatle guns a ss 357 blackhawk $375 http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546 (http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546)
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Post by: toothfangclaw on March 04, 2011, 12:45:02 PM: What about a p 225? I've heard great things about it.

TFC/Matt
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: Jason on March 04, 2011, 12:53:16 PM: Quote from: superdown on March 04, 2011, 12:43:24 PM
heres one (not mine) on seatle guns a ss 357 blackhawk $375 http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546 (http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546)
He's looking for something light in weight
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: superdown on March 04, 2011, 01:18:13 PM: Quote from: Jason on March 04, 2011, 12:53:16 PM
Quote from: superdown on March 04, 2011, 12:43:24 PM
heres one (not mine) on seatle guns a ss 357 blackhawk $375 http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546 (http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36546)
He's looking for something light in weight
they certainly aren't heavy at least they don't feel heavy on the hip. i don't know how big a guy he is i'm 6'1 230 so it's not heavy to me but for $400 one can't be to choosy ;)
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Post by: mossback91 on March 04, 2011, 01:31:22 PM: I pack a blackhawk 357 with a 6 1/2 inch barrel seems light to me :dunno:
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 01:34:02 PM: I am 6'1" and about 180 lbs so it doesn't have to be light as a feather, just prefer it not to be a brick. Since I plan on taking it with me backpacking as well, that is why I want something on the lighter side.
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Post by: CP on March 04, 2011, 01:36:49 PM: 17oz & can be had for less than $400:

http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html)
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: Buckmark on March 04, 2011, 01:45:47 PM: Quote from: CP on March 04, 2011, 01:36:49 PM
17oz & can be had for less than $400:

http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html)

Those rugers are not real comfortable for people with big hands. :twocents:
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: Jason on March 04, 2011, 02:07:56 PM: Quote from: CP on March 04, 2011, 01:36:49 PM
17oz & can be had for less than $400:

http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/lc9/models.html)

who wants to piss off a bear with a 9mm? :dunno:
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Post by: CP on March 04, 2011, 02:09:27 PM: Who said anything about a bear?
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Post by: Jason on March 04, 2011, 02:14:04 PM: Quote from: CP on March 04, 2011, 02:09:27 PM
Who said anything about a bear?

Well he did say he wanted to carry it while hunting and hiking as a safety measure.
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 02:18:06 PM: I did say that but I didn't say what I could need the protection from. It could be a bear, a cougar, or dare I say... a wolf. I highly doubt I would ever need to use it under those circumstances but even if it just brings me that little bit greater sense of calm out there, it is worth it. I am not one that worries about wild animals attacking me in the woods because I know the odds are slim but crazier things have happened.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 04, 2011, 02:26:54 PM: Ruger SP101 in .357?
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Post by: h20hunter on March 04, 2011, 02:35:43 PM: Ruger LCP .380.
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2011, 02:37:03 PM: So far the consensus seems to be either a Taurus or Ruger. I will have to get on gunbroker and check out some shops to see what is out there
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Post by: Mossy on March 04, 2011, 02:37:24 PM: I bought one for the fiancee, fit's her great. But do yourself a favor and pick up a Hogue grip for it then it should fit you pretty good.(sp101)
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: FC on March 04, 2011, 04:13:00 PM: I would buy a used Glock before I bought a Ruger or Taurus.

Police trade in pistols.

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/glock/used-glocks/p/glock-22-40s-w-2nd-gen-good-to-very-good-condition/cPath/16_150_497/products_id/2518 (http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/glock/used-glocks/p/glock-22-40s-w-2nd-gen-good-to-very-good-condition/cPath/16_150_497/products_id/2518)
Title: Re: inexpensive handgun
Post by: Suncrest Sniper on March 04, 2011, 07:17:43 PM: Take a look at the Ruger P95 in stainless. I carry one all day long with me and the gun will eat any ammo with out a problem. These things are a work horse and can be had for under $400.00 brand new all day long. mine goes with me hunting, hiking, or just out on the town.

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