Best gun for under $150

[James Bondrock]

"James Bondrock

Question?????

"Best gun for under $150" borders on oxymoronic."

In what regard? Accuracy, reliability, stopping power?"



The O-word means a contradiction in terms, not intelligence. In the list of great guns for under $150, how many have we come up with? A first quality new gun costs far more than that, and even a used example of a first quality gun is still more. Now, if I needed a gun and $150 were absolutely all I had, I would certainly buy a surplus Makarov or CZ-52 in preference to a Jennings, Hi-Point, etc. But I have no real desire to acquire either. (Personal taste.)

 

[James Bondrock]

"Saved yourself with the "borders" disclaimer buddy

Either you've never shot a Mak' or CZ52, or you don't deserve to ."



Saved yourself with the smiley after that, buddy. Otherwise I would have told you to never presume to tell me what I deserve.

 

[Coronach]

gentlemen...

Lets keep it civil.

That said-

There is not a darned thing wrong with either the CZ-52 or the makarov, from a quality perspective. Both are rugged and will go bang, every time.

Mike

 

[David4516]

I have to dis-agree. This is just my opinion of course, but I think the Makarov design is much better than the CZ-52s...

 

[BeLikeTrey]

Another FEG PA63 vote

Got one at a gunshow. By the way where is that loophole again? (I had to do paperwork on it.) I really enjoy this firearm alot. Never have trouble with it and Federal Arms Catologue has many "drop in barrels" to fit this gun as well. Mine was 9x18 and I converted it to .380 with a drop in from Federal arms. And not one word frome you .380 debunkers... It seems to be quite potent with wincleans.
NOTE: have a dremel tool handy for your drop in barrel, to fix the feed ramp. Mine was not feeding right until I touched the feed ramp up. Other than that... great shooter.

Seriously, it really is one of my favorite guns, and accessories and stuff are relatively cheap. Look into one.

 

[PCRCCW]

Ill keep civil. Ill disagree..quite a bit.

Thanks for the definition..but I knew what it meant. Thus the question about in what way are the guns mentioned a contridiction...accuracy, reliability etc.........

My point was they are not a contradiction buy any means....a great gun for the price mentioned will be harder to find than a 4-700 dollar gun...but their are more than a couple out there.

FEG .380
FEG 9x18
FEG 9mm
Makarov of all makes
Star BM
CZ 70
CZ 52
Star B

Would I take on over a CZ or a Sig...nope. I carry one as a BUG though.

Do I trust it........yep, with my life.

Shoot well..................

 

[KeysBear]

I have two Bulgarian Makarovs that average out to less than $150. apiece. I don't even have to say "for the money" these are great guns. They are simply great guns period.

I saw two others mentioned that I own - the Charter Arms Undercover .38 is a great pocket gun, but I paid $170. for an older one in mint condition. I also have the Kel-Tec P-11, and for $150. would pick up another one if I could.

Best regards, Keys

 

[Pilot]

Makarov.

 

[cigarman]

Makarov and PA-63 in that order. I have a number of both and the PA-63 is my primary carry gun.

 

[Bainx]

Go for the Mak. Every time I look at mine, it's hard to believe what I got for $150!