Looking for a 9mm pistol to have as a self defense/plinking gun?

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Thanks everyone,something i didn't consider before but it is obviously very cheap to shoot and has killed people before (although it's not recommened as a Self Defense round.) is a .22 LR pistol,what do you think about these?If i don't get that i will have enough by next week to buy a new shotgun for around $265,just not sure how easy a shotgun is to take apart as i have never owned one.

Edit: just now saw the post by Clang,the more i think about it the more plinking is more of what i'm looking for,as you said ammo is not cheap and i still need to buy a rod and patches (maybe a cleaning brush?) for whatever gun i get on top of ammo.I already have some Break Free Powder Blast and will be buying Break Free CLP here soon,so i have that covered.

I am going to see if the local gunshop here has a Beretta U22 Neos as i like the look of those guns,and i would prefer a pistol rather than a revolver in .22 (although either would suffice.)
 
Pro Shot makes a great little compact cleaning rod with a detachable T-handle. Use a t-shirt for patches and a small bottle of oil will last a long time.

The Neos is a fun little plinker but the top rail is pinned in loosely. If you buy, keep an eye on those pins. Mine were walking out till I LocTited em in place. If you enjoy hunting, a Ruger 10/22 rifle can be had for about $200 even. Not a handgun but easy to handle and multipurpose.
 
Maybe a used Ruger LC9? They're easy to conceal, they're well-made, they handle pretty nicely considering how small they are, and they're accurate.

You could probably find one used for under $300 bucks. I just picked one up and I'm really impressed with it. Yes, it has a long trigger, but I've felt worse. Mine is still accurate despite the long trigger. It's a keeper.
 
That is some good suggestions,i'm still torn now between a .22 pistol and a 12 gauge shotgun,looked online and i believe 100 Federal Ammunition 12 gauge 3 DRAM ammo is about $5-$10 or so.And that is 100 12 gauge shells,that should last a bit considering your not going to be firing a 12 gauge 100 times at a range.Atleast i'm sure i wouldn't be lol.And the local gunshops both have 12 gauge's for $260 or so new,also if i buy a gun new does it have to be cleaned in any way?

What i'm asking is is there any oil from the factory that is on new guns that has to be taken off before you can fire it?And should you clean a shotgun or .22 pistol every time you get done firing it?Thanks.

EDIT: I also have 100 General Purpose Cleaning patches that are 2 1/2'' in Diameter and they work great in my .50 caliber Muzzleloader,not sure if they would work in a 12 gauge shotgun or not.On the back it says they work well with .45-.54 caliber Black Powder and .375-.45 caliber Centerfire,so not sure if it's big enough to fit the barell of a 12 gauge.
 
Most like to clean packaging oil off and add a good lube to a new gun.

Double up your patches and they may work for a 12 ga.

I shoot my handguns several times a month and about 1500 rounds a summer. I've cleaned my G34 twice. It's not a bad idea to clean guns after shooting if you are going to let them sit for a while. Otherwise, clean them every few months.

In your situation I would start off with a simple 12 ga for home defense. Then buy a .22 when you can. It's a great plinking caliber and the guns are not very expensive. I've had my ruger 10/22 for 15 years and it's never given me any trouble.
 
Forget about hi-point. I have one and I use it to wedge my office door open on breezy days, they're worthless crap and I'm not about to bet my life on one if needed.

My suggestions for your price range would be find a nice used Ruger like an 89 or 95...or.... a used 3rd gen S&W. I just picked up a CS9 for under $300, you can find decent S&W's for under $300.
 
Been a long time since I've seen 100 rounds of any shotgun ammo for 5 to 10 bucks. Your best bet if your budget is that limited is a 22. Makes no sense to buy something you can use for both a plinker and home defense if you cant afford to shoot it. Pick something that has the most important purpose to you. A 22 is a cheap to shoot plinker, at minimum for home defense you should have a 380 or 9mm.
 
I have a Sigma 9mm and a Sig P250c 40sw. Both had over 1200 rounds through 'em and no problem whatsoever. The Sigma was $300 new and the Sig $400 new so they're not a bank buster. As an aside I shot nothing but USA ammo with 'em (whatever I can find at Walmart LOL).

The Sigma has a hard trigger but it's a wide trigger and has an ergo grip so it's really a comfy gun to shoot. The trigger gets better after use but can be made better by a little grease on the sear cam as it rides on the plastic housing. It's what I did mine and made it a lot smoother.

The P250 has very little moving parts and that's what made it reliable. It's a good design and by being modular using the FCU (firing control unit) the grips, barrels and slides are all interchangeable in three sizes. Also it has a long but easy trigger similar to a revolver.

Both of the guns are double action only just like a revolver (but cannot be cocked as a single action) and there's no external safety features on them. The safety are in the triggers.
 
I'll see what i can buy for $300 next week.Going by what this person said back in December (Whoops) he paid $5.47 for 25 rounds (double whoops).I have enough money to spend in order to feed either a 9mm or a 12 gauge shotgun.There is two gun shops here,their prices seem about the same but i will check them both out next week and will hopefully walk out with a new gun!
 
I would like to add the 9 mm pistol my buddy was talking about isn't a Yager or jager it is a Yazmin/Jazmin?Not sure how it's spelled,but he pronounced it Yazmin or Yazman.
 
I would prefer a Hi Point over a Kel tec, hands down. If you can save a few bucks the Ruger P95 is a great gun. My Dad has a Sigma. I don't like the trigger but it is reliable.
If he is talking about a Jimenez Arms 9mm, I would pass. I own a JA-22 that is one of the most reliable pistols on this planet but their larger caliber stuff sucks. You can make the guns work but you can't fix the plastic sights and other annoying problems. Jimenez Arms is the only pistol maker that sends an extra plastic sight in the box.
 
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Thanks for the tip,i'm just going to buy a brand new gun albeit a pistol or shotgun.I am still weary on how hard it might be to disasemble a shotgun though.I need to buy a cleaning kit and later on some bore brushes and maybe a bore snack for whatever firearm i get.But i hope the gun shops i visit have a 9mm pistol for around $300,the gun cleaning kits at Wal-Mart don't cost much (not the best quality i know,but they will serve fine for now.)
 
You can get a universal cleaning kit for less than $20. A pump shotgun can be overwhelming the first time you clean it. Reassembly isn't that bad! If you just reassemble the parts in the order shown in the directions it will be a breeze. You can get a new reliable pump shotgun under $200. You can even put em on lay away. I put a Colt AR15 on lay away at wally world.
 
I looked at a video on youtube of a guy disassembling a Mossberg 590 pump action shotgun it didin't look to bad but i am a clumsy person and i am not very mechanically inclined lol.I'm sure i could get the hang of it though after a bit of trial and error.I'm still wondering why the Shotguns of the two gun stores around here start at $260 and $265?Inflation or possibly a different brand than what Wal-Mart sells?

I'll see by next week that's for sure,they MIGHT have a brand new 9mm they want to sell for $300?Probably not though lol.
 
Just wondering what shotguns i should be looking for in the $260-$300 price range new?I believe shotguns at Wild Will's (one of the gun shops here that only sells new guns) have shotguns that start around the $265 price range.
 
Hey guys here is one of the guns that should be in my price range,from Wild Will's gun shop (one of the gun shops around here.) and it is a 9mm

.http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consume...ed=&youth=&Offset_rec=0&num_rec=100&item_num=

Is this gun any good?It appears he would have to order the gun,also here is a inventory search of what he has or can order in the $200-$300 price range,does anybody see any guns i should keep an eye out for?Or maybe have him order?Thanks.

http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consume...c=50&instock=all&offset_rec=0&b1.x=47&b1.y=15
 
Thanks Don,i tried to go up there today but they were closed =( will try again on Tuesday,hopefully they have that gun in stock!
 
The Bersa Thunders have a pretty solid rep, too. Worth looking into. The price seems a little bit higher than around my parts, but not too bad.

Either the Bersa or the EAA should serve pretty well. Pick whichever feels/fits better in your hand.
 
Thanks for the recommendations,i'll see what he has when they open back up om Tuesday.Hopefully he has the above mentioned guns in stock.
 
Hey everyone i went and bought a new Hi-Point .40 S&W for $189 a few weeks back,it went bang everytime i pulled the trigger but i personally hated it and am now selling it to a friend(lessoned learned.) so i was browsing the local gun stores today and stumbled on one i haven't been in,they had some used Glocks (appeared to be in very good or excellent condition) for $425,and they also had what appeared to be a used PT111 Millennium Pro this one appeared to have a stainless steel slide,it was 9mm also in very good to excellent condition for $240,would this gun be worth it or should i save up to $500 for a brand new Glock?What is everyones experience been with this gun?Thanks.
 
I would save up for the Glock instead of paying for the Taurus. Not saying that Glock is end all be all of pistols but they have a better track record, for me anyway, than Taurus does. What model Glocks were they by chance?
 
Since 1981 I have bought and sold firearms. Realisticly, for $150.00 you are not going to be able to purchase anything "decent" new (arguably, other than a hi-point. (Ugly as a man's a*s, but seemingly very functional).

A "very" used Ruger P95 might come close to this pricepoint.

However, I would attempt to save another $150.00 and buy a new P95. They are built like a tank and should last and shoot long after you and I are both in the grave.

Our great grandchildren should enjoy them

Gunner
 
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