Budget handgun

[Archertl]

I say find what you really want. Put your $$$$ down on it and keep paying a little here and there until it's paid for. Get what you want so you'll be happy with it.

That's what I did with my Sig P226 when I turned 21. I held a lot of handguns and decided that was the one I wanted. That was a little over two years ago, now I have 3100 rounds threw it. I on plan on having my p226 and p229 the rest of my life. The way I look at it is...whats a few extra hundred dollars if you save up and it is what you really want. I could have bought a new Ruger SR-9 that day for 349 dollars but that was not what I wanted so I probably would have traded it down the road anyway. I'm not telling you to buy a Sig or any other brand. What I'm telling you is if you are not happy with the options in the 400 dollar and below price range save up a little longer and get what you really want.

 

[Dannmann801]

Many great points here.
Like Archer said - this is a purchase that you can keep for the rest of your life.

The problem with hunting for a pistol is that there are so many great choices :tantrum: , but that's a good problem to have:smiley_coolpeace:

 

[Huckleberry Finn]

Although I just got a budget handgun (and I bought the one that I wanted, do that of course), putting money down on one and letting it sit behind the counter ain't a bad idea either. My brother has done this a few times and always ends up buying nicer guns than me!

 

[moundhill]

Many great points here.
Like Archer said - this is a purchase that you can keep for the rest of your life.

The problem with hunting for a pistol is that there are so many great choices :tantrum: , but that's a good problem to have:smiley_coolpeace:

I agree about there's so many great choices! The more and more I look the more I'm leaning towards a revolver. Thanks for the great input already tough guys!

 

[Dannmann801]

Clint Eastwood was mostly a revolver guy.

 

[xbowguy]

I've settled for what I could afford (at that time) in the past. Later on I wish I had gotten the one I really wanted. Just like to see you spend your money wisely on a lifetime purchase instead of "I got one". Good Luck with your choice.

 

[Flatlander]

Revolver is a good choice especially for a new handgunner. They are extremely reliable and virtually fool proof, I've always like that about the wheel guns.

 

[moundhill]

I've settled for what I could afford (at that time) in the past. Later on I wish I had gotten the one I really wanted. Just like to see you spend your money wisely on a lifetime purchase instead of "I got one". Good Luck with your choice.

I find myself always buying the low end cheap stuff that I can afford. But I'm with you, a gun is a purchase where money is a factor, but buying just some ol cheapy isn't wise.

 

[Gordo]

Smith&wesson airweight in .38.

If you are considering that gun and want to blast some rounds from one before buying, gimmie a a holler

 

[moundhill]

I'll send ya a pm Gordo

 

[Gordo]

Sounds good.

 

[COB-TY]

I’ve got a Ruger SP101 .357 2" SS I’d sell for $350 plus shipping.

 

[CJD3]

Many great points here.
Like Archer said - this is a purchase that you can keep for the rest of your life.

The problem with hunting for a pistol is that there are so many great choices :tantrum: , but that's a good problem to have:smiley_coolpeace:

Its also a purchase that could save your life.
Figure out which one you like then buy the very best you can afford.

Good thread guys.