[thepanda]

What is everyone's favorite sub-$400 autoloader?

I'm a big fan of the Ruger P-series, Springfield Armory XD series, and Steyr M series.

[Coot]

Mine are Beretta M21 and M3032- great little mouse guns, very accurate. My non-gun spouse even enjoys shooting them on occasion. Also the Firestorm .22LR is incredibly good value for the money.

[CajunBass]

Kel-Tec's, Hi-Point's, Bersa's and Ruger 22's.

As a matter of fact, I don't own any over $400.00 auto's. Or even $300.00 for that matter.

[chopinbloc]

ruger p-series without a doubt.

[carolinaman]

Hi there,

For personal defense and concealed carry, my choice is the Kel Tec P3-AT or P-11.

Both that I own are reliable and very concealable.

For plinking, the Ruger Mark II/III series.

Chris

[Kodiaz]

Well I got my Ruger P94DC(.40 cal) at a gunshow for 380$ (stainless). I was out the door at 427$. I stopped counting at 3000 the number of rounds I've put through it. I've only had 3 misfires (bad cartidges). I shout a 6 or 7 in group at 25 yds with 10 rounds.


I love Ruger.

I want to get a 1911 now though.

[mosttoyswins]

Thepanda - Where are you finding new SA XD's or Steyr M9's for $399 or less...please share so I can go buy one immediately!

[CAnnoneer]

Ruger KP89

[cookekdjr]

Used SIGS from CDNN........

[Gunsnrovers]

For NIB:

CZ75 - $399
FN HP - $399
SA GI - $399

Under $400, the used market is pretty open.

[poppy]

Ruger is first on most of my lists, especially the KP90 and P95

Kahr is second but right at the limit. I was able to buy both my K9 and P9 each for $400 OTD. I suspose they really don't qualify for sub $400, but...

Makarov, both Russian and Bulgarian

Argentine Hi Power, WWII Hi Power

TZ 99 (now Charles Daley)

Kel-Tek P32

I have more favorites, but you get the idea. poppy

[lee n. field]

Hmmm. All of my autoloaders are sub-$400 guns.

Ruger P90, about even with my Makarov(s).

[WarMachine]

The Ruger P-series and the CZ-75B's are my two choices (for centerfire).

[Pilot]

For NIB:

CZ75 - $399
FN HP - $399
SA GI - $399

Under $400, the used market is pretty open.

Yep, that's my list too. Add the Makarov and Bersa and we're done.

[waterhouse]

Thepanda - Where are you finding new SA XD's or Steyr M9's for $399 or less...please share so I can go buy one immediately!

CDNN had Steyr M9s for $250 with one mag all of last year, and recently they were $299 with a couple mags, but I'm not sure if they have any more.

[VinnyT]

Rock Island .45 1911 @ $315.00

[SouthpawShootr]

New
Arcus - $250
FM 95 Detective - $325
FEG PJK-9HP - $200
Steyr M/S series - $300 & 325
Ruger P-series $350-400
Beretta 9000s (bought it NIB for $350 OTD)

Used
S&W PD turn-ins, particularly 5906,5946,4006,4046,4506,4566 (usually somewhere between $325 and $400 in excellent or LN condition)
SigPro 2340 CPO (got mine for $400 OTD, new factory ns, 2 standard cap mags and 2 grips)

[therealsteamer]

I picked up a PT-92 AF w/ 2 factory 15rd mags for $399.............they even threw in a cheapie clip on holster that holds a spare mag, free.........oh yea..... good gun though
I like the safety on the frame set up decocker as well.

Steamer

[pest3125]

I like the S&W 908 - its the "economy" version of the S&W3913. I got mine for $325 NIB quite a few years ago. Its solid, reliable and I've never had a problem with it (just like the S&W3913).

It uses an 8 shot magazine and is a whole lot nicer to carry than the chunky Ruger's P- or KP- handguns.

[Hawk]

CZ-52
Makarov

[Dr.Rob]

FEG hi-power clones.

Ruger makes a very good pistol I just think they are a bit big for a 9mm.

[R.W.Dale]

Any of the Bersa's I keep eyeballing their 22 it would make a great companion to my 380DLX. Also the Star BM is a VERY good value.

[Stasher1]

CZ 40B and 40P. They run about $300 each, which would leave $100 for ammo. :)

[armoredman]

Any good CZ.

[Stasher1]

Any good CZ.

Like there's a bad CZ. :rolleyes:

[dracphelan]

Rock Island Armory 1911 and Star BM.

[glockamolee]

like lee N.Field said about all autoloaders being under $400.00.

If you know how to shop used, and if you can find CDNN deals new, most any popular autoloader can be had for under $400.00.

Korth, Sig 210, Desert Eagle, and Custom .45's are the exception to the rule.

[SouthpawShootr]

Like there's a bad CZ. :rolleyes:


Lots of people would consider the CZ100 a bad CZ. While I will allow that the trigger pull was horrendous, it was still accurate and reliable. It just wasn't any range fun, so I sold it. CZ75, 85 are excellent guns, but new, I've been seeing them just over $400, maybe $410 or $425. Not terribly outside the budger here.

[Woody_in_MN]

Taurus PT911
CZ 40P
CZ 75

in that order.

- w

[Dienekes]

Remington Rand 1911 for $45 out the door at a gun show. Of course that was in 1965 just before I got selected to go fight Godless communism and protect dominoes.

Heard the price has gone up so I guess timing is everything after all.

[JohnKSa]

In no particular order.


Witness pistols
Ruger P series
Mak
CZ-52

[grimjaw]

. . . and together they still cost less than $400.

jmm

http://www.grimjaw.net/mig/albums/2005/gunsandammo/1096.jpg

[idahoberetta9000s]

Beretta 9000s 9mm!

[Hypnogator]

For plinking & "woods" gun, Walther P-22.
For "always" gun, Kel-Tec P-32
For serious social encounters, Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro.

[meef]

With no hesitation - Taurus Milennium Pro PT145.

Outstanding pistol at a great price!

[Woody_in_MN]

I love the Makarov but hate the clips. THE most UNPLEASANT magazines to reload. Those tiny bullets too.

- w

[Texfire]

. . . and together they still cost less than $400.

jmm

http://www.grimjaw.net/mig/albums/2005/gunsandammo/1096.jpg

Gorgeous pair of Maks you have there Grimjaw. :)

Tex

[Herself]

For plinking and cheap practice, my Ruger Mk II with iron sights; for cheating, my husband's stainless Mk II, with a bull barrel and a scope! (It's not really even shooting, more like poking holes in the target with a pencil).

For more serious shooting, the EAA Witness Compact in .38SA, Star BM (9 Para) or any of the carry guns below.

Carry: Star BKM (alloy frame!) or PD (also alloy, .45) for everyday. Star BKS with nickled slide, dove-grey anodized frame and walnut grips for formal events ;), or the delightful Star Super S (.380) if concealment is needed. ...The Star S is the least-expensive gun I've yet bought ($125, used and with a crummy magazine) and one of the best-shooting, despite insignificant sights. You boys might find it a bit too delicate, as it's a kind of slenderized "dollhouse edition" 1911, right down to the barrel bushing and recoil spring with a plug end and half-length guide rod. For me, it is the perfect compromise between small enough to conceal and big enough to shoot accurately.

Beater: Ballester-Molina! I think mine was used as a hammer (or maybe a tent peg) by the original owner. If I owned a truck, this would be the "truck gun."

All of those were bought for less than $400, most of them well under.

--Herself

[12 Volt Man]

CZ 75
CZ 40B
CZ 40P
or a used P-01

Steyr M9 or M40 if you can still find them