so why go for a $500 Glock when I can buy a 9mm that is cheaper. Is there a gun that is similar to the Glock and very reliable for less money? I was wanting to spend closer to $200-$300 because of having to get a permit, safety class, taxes, range fees, ammunition, etc.
A. You can definitely get a Glock 9mm for less than $500 (my Glock 17C was about $350 including taxes).
B. You aren't carrying the gun on you, so what permit cost are you talking about?
C. You go for a Glock because they are absolutely the most trouble free pistols I've ever owned (owned Ruger, S&W, one Colt, one SA, and one Taurus, and carried the Beretta 92 in the Marines) and they ALWAYS go BANG!
D. And they look cool!!!