Rojack do you mind if I ask a question?
Why the hurry to purchase a gun in each listed caliber?
You reference above, this is all about self defense. I would much rather have 1 reliable gun that I am extremely proficient with than a bunch of guns that I am not.
This is absolutely none of my business so if you tell me to pound sand I will do so.
Based on your posts it looks like money is a concern. Instead of buying budget guns of every caliber, focusing on acquiring quality over quantity might serve you better.
There are some great high value firearms out there. I think you found one in the Canik. The shotguns most of us have listed can be had for between $400-600 new. There are some good 1911's from RIA and Tisas in that $500-700 range. Many .22s can be had in that same $400-700 range. Obviously used you can spend a whole heck of a lot less.
With all that being said what's the rush?
In some (not all) cases you get what you pay for. A $400-500 AR can be a horrible mistake unless you know what you are looking for. I could not put one together for that price although I'm sure many people could. A good 308 outside of a bolt gun is going to be north of $900 and many will be north of $1500-2000.
Not everything is always worth the cost. Some high end custom 1911's costing thousands of dollars may not perform any more reliably or accurately than a production Colt, Kimber, or Springfield. In many cases you are paying for a name or higher grade finish's.
Not always though.
I would much rather pay $1000 for a decent AR than a $500 ATI. I would much rather pay $700-900 for Ruger or Smith than $300-400 for a Taurus. Does Taurus make some good guns? Of course they can and sometimes they do. In the case of Ruger you also get great customer service and easy access to parts. Remember the price of the gun is not always the only thing you are paying for. I love my Canik but found I needed to run 147 grain ammo in it to break it in before it would reliably cycle 124 or 115 grain ammo. Some makes/models are darn near impossible to get parts for and when you do need them they are pricey. A $400 gun my cost you hundreds to make it work the way you want.
So unsolicited advice.
Do your research
Go to ranges and test guns
Read magazines
Watch guntube channels (not all are created equal but most are fun)
Read and engage on this and other forums
Find a LGS with knowledgeable people you trust and can talk to and ask questions
And then when you are ready.....
Buy once regret once.
If you are going to rely on a firearm make sure its one you trust.
Why the hurry to purchase a gun in each listed caliber?
You reference above, this is all about self defense. I would much rather have 1 reliable gun that I am extremely proficient with than a bunch of guns that I am not.
This is absolutely none of my business so if you tell me to pound sand I will do so.
Based on your posts it looks like money is a concern. Instead of buying budget guns of every caliber, focusing on acquiring quality over quantity might serve you better.
There are some great high value firearms out there. I think you found one in the Canik. The shotguns most of us have listed can be had for between $400-600 new. There are some good 1911's from RIA and Tisas in that $500-700 range. Many .22s can be had in that same $400-700 range. Obviously used you can spend a whole heck of a lot less.
With all that being said what's the rush?
In some (not all) cases you get what you pay for. A $400-500 AR can be a horrible mistake unless you know what you are looking for. I could not put one together for that price although I'm sure many people could. A good 308 outside of a bolt gun is going to be north of $900 and many will be north of $1500-2000.
Not everything is always worth the cost. Some high end custom 1911's costing thousands of dollars may not perform any more reliably or accurately than a production Colt, Kimber, or Springfield. In many cases you are paying for a name or higher grade finish's.
Not always though.
I would much rather pay $1000 for a decent AR than a $500 ATI. I would much rather pay $700-900 for Ruger or Smith than $300-400 for a Taurus. Does Taurus make some good guns? Of course they can and sometimes they do. In the case of Ruger you also get great customer service and easy access to parts. Remember the price of the gun is not always the only thing you are paying for. I love my Canik but found I needed to run 147 grain ammo in it to break it in before it would reliably cycle 124 or 115 grain ammo. Some makes/models are darn near impossible to get parts for and when you do need them they are pricey. A $400 gun my cost you hundreds to make it work the way you want.
So unsolicited advice.
Do your research
Go to ranges and test guns
Read magazines
Watch guntube channels (not all are created equal but most are fun)
Read and engage on this and other forums
Find a LGS with knowledgeable people you trust and can talk to and ask questions
And then when you are ready.....
Buy once regret once.
If you are going to rely on a firearm make sure its one you trust.