$300 for a handgun?

For $300 in a handgun I probably would be looking for a .22 semi-auto or else a used S&W Model 10.

CZ52, unless you can happen across a Glock 22 at a divorce sale for $300 like I did

Used S&W model 10

I have one word for you; Makarov. I can't believe I am the first to suggest it.

The "Circle 10" Bulgarian or Russian Makarovs should still be available for around $300, give or take. The East German and the Chinese Norinco versions will be higher in price. They are all very well made, although the uninformed usually refer to them as "clunky". They are very accurate and easy to maintain. You can buy the Pearce rubber grip for it and that makes it very comfortable when shooting.

The Russian Makarov comes in four flavors. Two for the original 9x18mm and two for the 9x17mm (.380acp). Both calibers can be found in the single stack version and the high capacity version.

If you plan to use it for CCW, much like myself, I would go with the Bulgarian Makarov due to the rear sight. The Russian has the target sights while the Bulgarian has the fixed sights.

Ok, enough. I have spoken.

ruger p95 or 89.

Think Bersa,,,

Think Bersa,,,
Very under rated handguns.

I purchased a Bersa Thunder-22 and a Thunder-380 for $265.00 per gun,,,
The .22 has been a high quality performer with good ammo,,,
That means Federal Bulk Pack or CCI Blazer/Mini Mags.

The .380 has never jammed or malfunctioned for me,,,
It feeds, shots, and ejects whatever I feed her,,,
Everything from cheap ball to silver-tips.

I'm only a Bersa fan-boy for one reason,,,
They have worked well for me.

Aarond

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Put it towards a CGW Defensive Carry Package.

Zastava M70A:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1YM70

$240 for a solid 9mm. It's single-action, but aside from that its a solid gun.

CZ82
Mine was painted by the last owner.


All steel, sa/da, mine has been 100% reliable and it's accurate with cheap Brown Bear (9mm Mak.) Very good trigger...

AAA CS from CZUSA if you need it. All parts for this pistol are still available.

CZ82
Mine was painted by the last owner.

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Not really that bad in the case of the CZ-82. The original finish is actually just paint.

The magic words "Lay away".
Most of the guns I want are at least $400.
Gives you a month to save the other $100.

Add my vote for a Model 10.

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Mine too.

Furncliff got it right, CZ-82s are a fantastic deal at that price point. A dozen rounds in the magazine, ambidextrous safety, DS/SA, cocked and locked capable, CZ quality, easy to shoot, and most are lightly used.

I agree with Kleanbore 100%

"Save a little more and get some training"

GS

I'd get another LCP, that whole one is none and two is one thing.

Lots of good suggestions so far. I agree that there are several quality firearms available in the $300 range. Sccy, Kel-Tec and Bersa are good suggestions for new and Model 10 and Makarov are great used buys. Look around. I recently found a S&W 642 Power Port Pro for $289.

I picked up a used but unfired Taurus PT709 slim for $279 a couple months ago.

Its been my EDC gun ever since, an will probably remain so until the weather cools down again and I can go back to my S&W carried OWB.

If I happened across $300 today, I'd spend $50 of it and buy the NEF single shot 20 gauge my buddy is selling, then spend the rest on
either ammo or a non gun related purchase.

1. Ruger Mk3 22/45
2. Used Ruger P95
3. Makarov

In that order

If you can drop just a few more bucks a Taurus PT111 G2. I would also look at some of the Hi Power clones such as the FEG.

And yeah, the S&W Model 10 is a sweet gun.

Read from the top and was surprised not to see the CZ 82, then was happy that it was finally mentioned.


Best $300 revolver: Any S&W you can find for the price. Model 10's are a really excellent piece.

Best $300 auto: CZ 82, no question about it. It's a world-class piece, and at $300 you will soon learn that it was a REALLY good deal when they were $190. They appreciated immediately by $100 the day surplus ones were no longer available.

Runner ups: Find any of the old Llama or Star semi-autos, in any caliber you can find. They are all very high quality items and are generally undervalued. Star Model B's are superb.


Bersa? Taurus? Uhh...: Buy them for $300 and they are worth $225 the next morning. That's not a good deal. Makarov? They will seem OK until you handle a CZ 82, then will be quickly forgotten.

High Point? Give me a break...



Willie


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Around 10 years ago I got an Armscore 1911 for $299 out of Shotgun News.

While it is my least coveted 1911, it has always ran like a top and is carried more than the others at the farm.

Holster worn Colt Official police 38 special

They are still out there but be patient. If you cast your own bullets, one can shoot for about .05 each, really. 38 special can be loaded to some impressive ballistics in this revolver should you need. I like the 4 (most common) or 5 in barrels best.

There are plenty of good choices completely dependent on what you want/need it for. You have a 1911 so a full size range gun is covered. I have 100% confidence in my High Point 9mm that was less than $100 used when I got it and they are available for around $200 NIB today. Awesome, ugly, heavy gun but mine will go bang every time and is fun to shoot.
Got a .22? At Academy for $300 you can get a NIB Heritage with a .22 mag cylinder and have $100 left over to buy some ammo. Awesome plinker for the money. In semis there are a few decent guns available at that price. You may be able to buy a .22 conversion for your 1911 at that price but I have not looked at that personally.
You don't have a carry permit but there are several pocket .380s that come to mind. The KT P3AT is a good gun for the price as is the Diamondback but make sure you get a new Diamondback as the quality on the original guns was pretty bad. I think the Ruger may be a bit north of $300 but it is a good gun. Both KT and DB make pocket 9mms in the $300 range too.
Just about any name brand revolver that you can buy under $300, assuming it is in decent shape, will bring you a lot of fun. Charter Arms has some nice guns, new and old, but do the research to make sure you get one made at the right time due to ownership changes. Mine is a great little snubbie made, I think, in the 60s but I would have to look that up. I personally like .357 because it allows me to shoot both .38 and .357 rounds.
Or you can buy 600 rounds of ammo for your 1911.
No matter what course you take it is a good problem to have. I have the itch right now and am looking for a compact 1911 because...well, just because.

Have to agree with the S & W Model 10, there probably isn't a better value in a revolver these days. An older Smith is better than 99% of the stuff they're making these days.

Another vote for the CZ-82. A CZ-82 isn't just a great handgun for the money; it's a great handgun period.

The problem is that none of the usual dealers seem to have them in stock right now. Most of the auction sellers want crazy money. Is it possible that the fountain of Eastern European milsurps has run dry?