For $1000 you can have a Glock 17 and a Glock 26, and a bunch of 17 mags, that work in both guns for a reload, or to make the 26 a second 17.
Personally, Id shy away from cheaper stuff, and especially stuff that has sketchy issues with reliability and quality.
Better to buy what you cant afford at the onset, and figure a way out to do so, and cry once, than to keep dealing with cheap stuff, that is likely going to let you down over the long haul, especially if youre using it regularly.
When I started out in the early 90’s I went with a Russian SKS ($120), a used Beretta semi auto shotgun surplus from Scotland Yard bought at Fed Ord in El Monte California and a S&W Model 19 .357 Mag that had a poorly done cold blue finish where the previous owner had stripped all the finish off of it.My poorly executed intent was for some of the board members to mention some inexpensive but reliable handguns in various categories that they have had personal experience with.
"Save up more money" is often not a viable answer. When I was a young adult I was not living in an ideal area and was barely making bills. I lucked into $300 (don't remember how) and armed myself as best I could with it. I was hoping we could offer advice to those who might be in similar circumstances.
My poorly executed intent was for some of the board members to mention some inexpensive but reliable handguns in various categories that they have had personal experience with.
"Save up more money" is often not a viable answer. When I was a young adult I was not living in an ideal area and was barely making bills. I lucked into $300 (don't remember how) and armed myself as best I could with it. I was hoping we could offer advice to those who might be in similar circumstances.
Well, since you've edited out the original post, this thread is in permanent limbo. Feel free to post a new thread with the intent better executed. If that one doesn't go well, don't take your ball and go home by editing out the original post again.My poorly executed intent was for some of the board members to mention some inexpensive but reliable handguns in various categories that they have had personal experience with.
"Save up more money" is often not a viable answer. When I was a young adult I was not living in an ideal area and was barely making bills. I lucked into $300 (don't remember how) and armed myself as best I could with it. I was hoping we could offer advice to those who might be in similar circumstances.