What to do with $800 in handgun budget?


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FlyPenFly
March 18, 2008, 02:49 AM
Currently I have two pistols and three rifles (LMT AR, RRA 9mm AR, Rem 597).

I'm trying to figure out what the best way to spend my fun money budget. I have a Sig P226R in 40SW with a 357SIG barrel and a 1000 357 Lawman rounds coming in soon. I also have a CZ P-01 9mm.

The CZ has all the trimmings like night sights, very nice wood grips, and a Eagleshield trigger job. The P226R is mostly stock except for a set of Equinox black wood grips. I could spend the money on upgrading the the P226R with some nice dawson target sights, a short reset trigger, and a custom trigger job from Bruce Gray.

The thing with the Sig is, I originally wanted a P229 but I was talked about it by some people because they convinced me the P226 is a better choice. I kind of wish I bought the P229 anyway. So here's my chance to also get a P229, but kinda boring I'm getting another Sig.

I've always wanted a HK but the HK I want, the P30 is unfortunately not available for purchase in California because of our stupid import laws. I was thinking about settling with a HK P2000 in 9mm or 40SW instead. Possibly even a USPc.

I've also always wanted a 1911, specifically a Colt (limited to XSE because of CA) or a 9mm 1911 in some form. What I don't like about the 1911 is the price of 45ACP, this is why I was pondering the 9mm option or getting a real regular Colt and putting a 22LR kit on top of it. Although in that case, it may make more sense to just get a RIA Tactical.

So I'm wrestling with some indecision here and need to make a choice. Upgrade P226, buy P229, buy HK Pistol of some sort, 1911 Colt, or RIA Tactical + 22LR kit?

Should I try for something else entirely?

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USMCDK
March 18, 2008, 02:58 AM
Trade in the P226 and get the P229 and also go with a 1911 series they're are very reliable from what I hear and popular too. so it's not like you'll have any problems getting someone to tell you something about how to fix a problem on one here on this site. but that's just my opinion. I for one CCW a full size USP .45acp

PAPACHUCK
March 18, 2008, 09:04 AM
Boring as it may be...........

GET THE 229!

searcher451
March 18, 2008, 02:29 PM
Find a Walther P5 for $500 or so and spend the remaining $300 on 9mm ammo (Winchester white box works just fine). The P5 is the final extension of the famous P38 and is mechanically sound, reliable, accurate, and a pure joy to shoot. The P5 is my favorite range gun, by far, out of a stable of more than a dozen take-out-to-shoot regulars. You won't regret the choice.

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