I keep finding myself buying inexpensive handguns.

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mept

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My first gun was an expensive (to me) Steyr M40 which I thought would workout ideal for myself and my wife. When it didn't I went looking for something that would.
First a FEG 22 walther clone, Then a Maadi Cadet clone of a Beretta 951 since a 92FS was too much. I almost purchased a Romanian m74 in .32. Similar to the Walther with a little more kick than a 22 and half the price of a Walt. PP. I still want a MAK!
I Think I Am Enjoying The Variety More Than The Quality Or Price Of The Big Dogs. WHAT DO YOU BUY BECAUSE YOU COULDN'T RESIST THE PRICE???
 
My next gun is a KEL-Tec 9mm. Its a great gun and I cant resist the PRICE !!!!!!

Tim :)

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Why dont you get rid of that nickel plated sissy pistol and get yourself a glock. :::Tommy Lee Jones. U.S. Marshals:::
 
These days, inexpensive doesn't ahve to mean cheap.
I have inexpensive pistols,too. I own a KelTec P-11, a P-32, a Phoenix Arms HP-22 and a CZ-52. I have had great luck with all these pistols and carry one of the KelTecs all the time. I want a Mak or HP Clone next.

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[This message has been edited by tatters (edited May 17, 2000).]
 
I'd say my E. Germ. Mak is the equal of my Gold Cup, externally, in finish, if not a bit better. So, I'd feel just fine about buying a Mak if I were you.
 
I bought a FEG SMC-.380 because I couldn't pass up the deal. Recently also bought a CZ-75 BD because of the high value-to-price ratio.
 
I picked up an FEG PA-63, in like-new condition, with 4 magazines, for $120 recently. I'm very pleased with it. Its more or less a copy of the Walther PP, but in the 9mm Makarov cartridge (a little more powerful than a .380). I'm now thinking of picking up an FEG .22 pistol. I also like the more expensive, name-brand guns (who doesn't?), but there is a real satisfaction in getting a nice gun cheap (as opposed to a cheap gun).

Doug
 
i haven't got it yet, but next is definitely a black powder pistol replica. for price-to-fun ratio, i don't think you can beat it.
 
I bought an E. German Mak, and a Bersa .380. Both nice pieces. I almost got a Witness in .45, but backed out due to not knowing the gun's reputation. I agree, it's a good feeling to get a true bargain!

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I've actually thought about.. and probably am going to buy the next two guns: A Hi-Point 9mm (89 bucks) and a tauras PT140 (250 bucks). The tauras will also help me out with my next lifetime payment to the NRA which is a plus. Sure, I would love to buy the more expensive handguns but you have to get what you can. heck, if I lived in kalifornia I guess I would be called the SNS King. Heck, I even own a so called SNS from the early 40's (I'm guessing)... a Burgo .22. Another great thing is that I've learned how to repair guns from owning so many. I don't know how many times I've repaired my Jennings .22 but I know have a great understanding on how to repair the rest (including the HK .45). Oh well, the way I see it, you sometimes get a great deal, others you learn alot about repair. To me, you come out okay with both deals. USP45usp
 
I've got a number of expensive guns, and a a number of cheap ones too. I enjoy them all.

The cheap ones:

Kel-Tec P11 (9mm 10 rounds). Accurate, reliable, light, very concealable, but difficult to shoot well. Practice, practice, practice. About $270 in hard chrome finish. Used ones available for much less. (Be prepared to "Fluff and buff," the Kel-Tec Owner's Group code word for doing some polishing, etc.)

A Star Firestar Plus (now replacing my Kel-Tec as my primary concealed carry weapon.) 9mm 10 (or 13) rounds. Easy to shoot, also accurate and reliable. Wonderful fit and finish for a non-premium gun. $129 in a pawn shop in like-new condition. I've seen them for $250 NIB.

A CZ-50, similar to the Walther PP, but in some ways a better gun. In .32 acp. I paid $75 using a C&R license.

A Star Firestar MD40 (.40 cal.); will probably give to my son, a cop, as his off-duty CCW. Just like the Firestar Plus, but double stack and HEAVY steel frame.

A S&W 669 (12 round 9mm); Got it for $200, used. A very, very accurate gun. Mine was nasty looking but cleaned up beautifully; now looks new. (George Stringer, moderator of the Smithy board, here, installed night sights for me; said he shot sub-2" groups with it at 25 yards. I wish I could shoot that well. Hell, I can't even see a two-inch group at 25 yards...)

One of my next purchases will be an East German Makarov -- under $200.
 
I have purchased several inexpensive handguns and I also look into used stuff. I've made some very good used purchases recently. I also buy the expensive stuff when the urge hits. I purchased a CZ50 and CZ70 pistol,they are fun guns and collectables? Also an E. German Mak which is a fantastic piece in my opinion. Also some of the good used deals included a S&W 39 that was cherry,A Colt Detective that has a little holster wear at the barrel end other then that it looks good, and I purchased a .380 Bersa about the same condition which I sometimes use as a carry gun. All these were inexpensive buys and I enjoy them just as much as the higher priced ones.
No matter what the cost,(within reason) if I like it and would like it in my collection I buy it ;)

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I think it's good to differentiate between inexpensive and shabby. I've owned several Kel-tecs, and think very solid guns for the money. The same will apply for virtually any surplus ComBlock pistol

but this does not necessarily apply to Hi-points and Lorcins, etc. I didn't like the HP-22, either. Mine started showing wear on the frame w/ less than 50 rounds.
 
Ten Stens beat one FG42. Same goes for handguns. Ten Makarovs beat an HK M7P13. Pity we have to consider the possibility of war but at least we have time to prepare.
 
My first two high-powered rifles were brand new sks's with bayonets. At 110 bucks each I couldn't resist. After a few mods and high cap mags they really rock. I use them for tearing up ditched cars at the quarries. Almost as much fun as appliance blastin with my 44.
Jeepster
 
These are my collection of pistols and revolvers I have picked up for under $300.00:
1)Beretta 950B 22 Short $100.00
2)Colt PolPos 38 Special $150.00
3)Llama Especial 9mm $150.00
4)S&W M37 38 Special $150.00
5)E Ger Makarov 9X18 $190.00
6)Ruger MarkII 22LR $200.00
7)Dan Wesson 15-V 357 Magnum $220.00
8)KBI PJK9HP 9mm $240.00
9)S&W M60 38 Special $240.00
10)Taurus M441 44 Special $250.00
11)Kahr Economy 9mm $275.00
12)Taurus PT111 9mm $275.00
13)Walther PP 32acp $275.00
10)Browning BDM 9mm $279.00
11)Arcus High-Power 9mm $285.00
12)FM High-Power 9mm $220.00
13)Ruger P85 MKII 9mm $250.00

This surely puts me in the running for the King of the Cheap Guns. Regards, Richard.
 
So is that Phoenix .22 really pretty good? The gun stores guys say it's crap, but they're often wrong...

Also, mept, please tell why the Steyr M40 didn't suit your needs?

I, too, got one of the last really cheap SKS in about '95, for $125. The problem is, I've spent an additional $285.00 or so decking it out with every accessory under the sun, I think, making my total investment approx. $410.00. But I've apparently screwed up, because I saw a similarly decked out SKS for $350.00, even though the plain Jane's are $225 - $250. No economies of scale on the accessories, unlike dealers.

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Phoenix Arms guns are definitely "not" crap- they certainly have that Stereotype though. They aren't fantastic in detail, but they get the job done. I have a Raven 25 and the gun shoots flawlessly- never jams. I have heard very good things about the 22 also. I think everyone should have one for the $80-$100 that they cost IMO.

I also have an American Derringer 357/38 ($270), Kel-Tec P32 ($259), NAA Mini Revolver ($130).



[This message has been edited by JG (edited May 18, 2000).]
 
I know this is the handguns forum, but if you want cheap but good, but a .308 Ishipore Enfield. Less than $100, with tax and shipping, out the door. Very fun, very tough gun. I love mine.
 
Originally posted by Futo Inu:

Also, mept, please tell why the Steyr M40 didn't suit your needs?

M40 was picked for its supposedly low kick for a .40, ergonomic grip for smaller hands for my wife, short DAO not needing long fingers, large surface area with serrations to rack slide. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED...
Wife said way too much recoil, slide to difficult to rack, trigger pull to hard, gun too heavy. I am damn sure glad that I like it, and I shoot it better every time I take it out.
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