2K to spend

[10-96]

Too bad the OP is set on a centerfire. A S&W Model 41 would be a nice addition to a collection.

 

[Skans]

If you had 2K to spend on a range gun

Used Sig X-Five Level 1 9mm......basically, this: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/793814135

I have the X-Five Competition (same gun, but trigger not adjustable). It makes me look like I'm a really good shot! I'd make it a safe queen but I really need this gun for range work and competitions. I have several Colt Gold Cups, an STI 2011 custom compensated 45, CZ's CZ clones and a Belgian C-Series Hi-Power - all fantastic guns in their own right. But none perform as well as my X-Five.

In fact, I should sell my X-Five Competition and buy that Level 1.

 

[ms6852]

For $2000 it has to be center I would buy a performance center 627 competition 8 shot revolver in .357. and with the remainder spend a a couple of hundred dollars on a nice shoulder rig to carry it.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/performance-center-model-627-v-comp

 

[jetinteriorguy]

No doubt I'd look for a S&W model 27 no dash with a 4" barrel in really cherry condition, and some more bullets to load up for it.

 

[4V50 Gary]

I wouldn't spend money if I didn't have to.

 

[Siggy-06]

One other option, would be to wait till the 2019 Shot Show. See what newest firearms are coming to the market, or what older models are getting updates.

 

[TBM900]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpBazKG7KA

 

[njsco]

Look at the CZ AccuShadow 2. It might not be as high end as some of the suggestions here but it will not limit the performance of anyone. I own a Shadow 2 and it is simply amazing to shoot, better than the sum of its parts. The AccuShadow 2 is even better.


https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-accushadow-2-cz-custom-shop/


Although, you might wait and see what CZ has planned for 2019.