Looking for a $350 mid-sized semi-auto for CCW

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I have considered a Taurus pt145 but read lots of bad things
I have considered a Century Bulgarian Mak but worry about ammo availability
Looking for suggestions- thank you
 
I would still consider any of the Makerovs. I have had no issues finding ammo and I reload and bought a set of dies for the 9x18. Bullets have been in stock everywhere and cutting a 9mm Luger down 1mm means brass is very easy to come by.

I bought a Russian hi-cap model this week for less than $300 with 250 rounds of Silver Bear. I have a couple of boxes of Hornaday Critical Defense for when I carry it.

For $350 and under your options are pretty limited.
 
There is a new batch of S&W 4046 pistols (.40 S&W, DAO) hitting the market right now. CDNN is selling them for $340 (used) to $430 (new). They are essentially unbreakable and very reliable.
 
I wouldn't be afraid of getting the PT145, but I would agree w/ Jimbo and suggest saving a bit more and going w/ the SR9c.
 
My choice for several years has been the Makarov. I just like the gun.
 
Check out one of these. MSRP is over $500 but when I hit instant quote the out the door price is less than $350 from several of my LGSs. Don't worry about EAA's customer service. If you buy from Davidson's you'll never need to deal with EAA. Davidson's no BS warranty is truly no BS. I have a Witness P-S with a 4.5" barrel that is a really good shooter, especially at its price point. These 3.6" pistols should work great as a CCW.


http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/...ory&mdlno=Tanfoglio+Witness+P+Full+Size+Frame
 
cz 82. about $250 Mine's accurate with cheap Brown Bear 9mm Mak ammo. CZUSA services these and they are good to deal with. I had CZUSA work mine over and the gun has been 100% reliable since. The trigger pull might be the best in its class. I buy 9mm mak ammo in case lots and have never had trouble locating what I need. If you like this but insist on .380 the CZ 83 (same gun) is available, but a bit more $.

Mine was painted and the finnish has held up well, otherwise some of the surplus pistols can have considerable finish wear.

The Makarov pistol is a good choice also, very reliable about the same size/weight as the CZ but slimmer, it may not have as good a trigger.
 
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I have the C100 , it ran me about 375$ and worth every penny .. very well made CZ copy 400+ rounds through mine and can't believe how good it shoots. Plus 2 mags !Its a great deal and makes a nice edc
 
Pf9 is a very nice carry gun(substitute LC9 if you want the ruger copy)

Unfortunately 350 doesn't buy you much these days.
 
There is a new batch of S&W 4046 pistols (.40 S&W, DAO) hitting the market right now. CDNN is selling them for $340 (used) to $430 (new). They are essentially unbreakable and very reliable.
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I have a PT145 and it's outstanding.

I'd also look into the Canik (CZ 75 clones). They are getting great reviews.

And the 3rd Gen Smiths are outstanding also.
 
The S&W S.D.9 or S.D.40 are great buys in my opinion. Alot of people gripe about the trigger. But S&W will fix it free if you tell them it is rough & or gritty. These are accurate & reliable guns. And Hold a good amount of rounds, & will still conceal easily! They also feel great in your hand & are very comfortable to shoot! Also you can get them new at that price range. And it's a S&W made in the U.S.A.! Check them out! Just an old shooters thoughts! Good luck with whatever you pick!
 
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There is a new batch of S&W 4046 pistols (.40 S&W, DAO) hitting the market right now. CDNN is selling them for $340 (used) to $430 (new). They are essentially unbreakable and very reliable.


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Double this. And if the op prefers a 9mm chambered, mid-sized pistol, it'd be mighty hard to beat a Model 5906. In good condition, they can usually be found for under $500.00 or so.
 
I would look for a used G-19. It may seem optimistic for that price, but I found my wife's (barely) used XD-9 for $300.
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No way you find a g19 in that range unless it's through a friend. Xd-9s sure, but not glocks especially now days.

I would look at a Kahr cw9 - great triggers and easily concealable.
 
I know this is the Auto forum, but at your price point you may want to be on the lookout for a used Smith and Wesson J frame like a Model 36.

You have to know what you are looking for when checking out a used revolver's action, but you can still find these guns with a lot of holster wear but excellent actions in your price range.

And it's hard to find another gun more reliable than a Smith and Wesson revolver.
 
There are so many choices in that price range these days, you need to go try a few to see what you want. Figure out the features you want, and go from there. Striker fired, DAO, DA/SA? Also factor in how you are planning to carry it, and holster options.
 
A used Glock 19 could possibly be found for that price. The ruger sr series pistols are great pistols and are within 25$ of your price range nib. A used sr series pistol would be right on target with your 350$.
 
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