Cheap pistols?

[Cosmose]

hi, i was thinking about all the cheap pistols that are out there. does any of them work? i'm talking about jenngs, raven, phenoix, hi-point? my brother bought a lorcin a few years ago and it was a piece of........well you get the picture anyway it would not feed ball ( no need to try hollowpoints) and you had to aim way high and to the right to even hit a target at 3 yrds. anyway i was just curious if any of them worked right
thanks for any info

 

[HIPOWER]

Makarov! Inexpensive (not "cheap") and works every time.

 

[Hellbore]

CDNN has a CZ40B for $250 brand new. Best pistol bargain in America! Says so right in the catalog hehe

 

[CWatson]

I have fired a HiPoint 45(200+rnds) and a couple of their 9mm(3-400rnds)and they functioned just fine with ball ammo.

A mechanic friend keeps one in his tool cart at the shop,the 45 mentioned above.

They are cheapo guns but they did shoot without jams when I tried them.

If you wanted to get a inexpensive gun the Star Model Bs,Makarovs,and the FEG HiPower clones are that but are not "cheap"guns in quality.


CW

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

I just talked to a counter guy and one of the PDs here uses the Hi-Point 9mm for instruction and qualification (I don't remember the city). Stated that the fixed barrel was "more" consistent than the free barrel of the nice ones. Got me thinking. I bought the 9mm (the .45 was like a brick ) for testing. Will report back after someone opens the X-mas present . I have to admit that it was an embarassing experience $100.

What also amazes me is that actual gun stores carry holsters and mags for these abominations, but not for other, more common pieces . Must be a burgeoning market somewhere.

I have an old Raven .25 that is semi-semi-automatic, in a single-shot sort of way. I have been trying to figure out a way to cut it in half for disposal. It is neither reliable nor safe. Or should I save it for a buyback program?

 

[Majic]

My brother bought a hi-point in .45acp. Feels like a brick. Recoil makes it feel even worst. Looks like hell, but feeds reliably and never misfires. Looking down the slide at the sights gives you the feeling of checking a 2x4 for straightness, but it also puts the bullets where you want them. So I would say he got his moneys worth and then some.

 

[Black Majik]

Dont forget the Bersa Thunders and the Firestorm .380's

From what I hear though they are reliable fun little pistols to shoot. I've yet to shoot one but want to!

 

[Hal]

oops - "low road" reply removed.

(for the curious it concerened a certain anti and her fav veggie)

 

[Snowdog]

Keeping to the pot-metal (zinc alloy) lineage, the Davis P380 I used to own fired every time; there were no hickups I can remember.

The kicker was the barrel wore out after around 300 rounds (6 boxes of Hansen 95gr JHPs... this was a while back). The pistol was still reliable without lands, but keyholed every time.
Then again, it was never accurate anyway.

Davis P380 - reliable junk. How's that for ya?

BTW, I also had a Davis D32 in .32magnum. The safety indent bearing and crossbar fell out within 100 rounds of Georgia Arms 100gr JHPs.

If you find yourself becoming interested in any pot-metal pistol, it's past time to put the bottle down.

Shield your eyes....

 

[Selfdfenz]

A very good buy in an "inexpensive" but sound firearm in 380 is the Bersa.
I gave $179 for mine NIB and it is my everywhere now.
Accurate, reliable, not hard on the eye and super easy to maintain.
Got the two-tone.


S-

 

[armoredman]

J&G Sales carries the Star BM compact 1911 style 9mm used for $139.99. Hard to beat. Cdnn has the Witness tactical for $299. HiPoint has a looks and function issue, but they must be serious about trying to make something sheap and reliable, or they wouldn't offer a lifetime warrantee!

 

[gharsh]

My very first pistol was the Hi-Point 9mm compact. I've still got it and it shoots well. Will not feed hollow points, but ball ammo, WWB, works great in it. I have not shot it for a couple of years, but I have seen Fobus makes a holster for it which really surprised me, but someone must being buying these things in order to have a need for a holster. I used an Uncle Mike's one size fits most holsters for mine when I used it at the range.

I know all the talk about Hi-Points, but they really do shoot and are cheap. A good first pistol for someone. Especailly if they think they will get a better one later. Helps you appreciate the nicer ones.

 

[BowStreetRunner]

makarov....inexpensive, but not cheap
BSR

 

[wardog]

One of the first pistols I bought was a Jennings .22lr for $69. If you use the higher velocity .22 ammo, it works every time. Haven't shot it in over ten years though. I also ended up with a Davis .22 mag derringer after a roommate moved out over 10 years ago. Never shot it.

 

[jacketch]

My Star BM 9mm has turned out to be a nice inexpensive pistol; accurate, reliable and low cost. Pistol, holster and 300 rds of ammo cost less than $200.

 

[emann]

I have a Hi-Point .380 that has been very reliable (like perfect) through about 500 rounds now.

 

[Pebcac]

off-topic comment, sorry

Wardog! I thought I was the only person on earth who remembered "The Survivors" lines! My favorite was "You come on up here and I'll blow you away like lint."

Sorry! Back to your regularly-scheduled discussion.