Favorite new/used handguns for $500 or less?

[steelhead]

Gun show this weekend and I have $500 to spend but need some ideas on a new/used revolver or semi (pretty much open to anything but Glocks and Hi-Points ). So what are you favorites in the <$500 range?


Here is a list of what I already have.

Semi's

Ruger MKII
Firestorm .22
Kel-Tec P32
Walther PP .32
Makarov
TT33
Cz52
Sistema 1911
Kimber Pro Tac II SE
Taurus Mil Pro PT145
SIG 220
Ruger P95 9mm
Beretta PX4 9mm


Revolvers

Nagant
Taurus 627 SS
Ruger SP101
Ruger Vaq .44mag
Ruger SRH .480
S&W 640
S&W M10 HB

 

[choochboost]

Who knows if you'll find one at the gun show but you can get a used USP in excellent condition for $500.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I'm always on the lookout for good deals on Makarovs. Bought one at the last show.

The most interesting, fun pistol that I've bought in a long time is the Kel Tec PLR-16 .223 pistol, $430.

 

[Ala Dan]

Be aware of the 2nd series (1947-1972) Colt D-frame Detective Specials,
Cobras, and Agents as they have a bad habit of following you home~!

 

[ugaarguy]

You're missing a Hi-Power in that collection. Clearly, that's what you should be hunting at the gun show.

 

[chr_edw]

You might be able to find a sig p239 since you only have one sig in your collection so far.

It's a great compact if you are a ccw holder.

 

[KINGMAX]

GLOCK 21

What - something other that a GLOCK ??????????

 

[Chris17404]

S&W 5946 in like new condition from CDNN for $279... great deal.

Chris

 

[Falconeer]

You have the P220, now go for a P229 or P226 DAK.

 

[theP8riot]

Springfield XD series can all be had for at or under $500 new. I think I paid $490 for my stainless 4in .40.

I can also second buying another SIG. They are great guns as well.

 

[TireFryer]

rock island armory 1911 very impressive for under $400!

SA GI 1911 work horse to no end mid $400

SA XD 9mm/.40 1911-like grip ergonomics and great shooter mid $300-hi $400

(can you tell I am partial to 1911's, eh?)

I got a hipoint c9-9mm for sale with 5 mags (4 hi-caps) for under $200 you want it?

 

[Onmilo]

Smith and Wesson Model 27 or 28 .357 magnum
Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44 magnum
Glock, any flavor
Colt Huntsman .22 semi auto.
There are some to look for.

 

[cookekdjr]

SIGs, Glocks, CZ's, 1911's...Browning Buck Mark's and Ruger MK series...Ruger and S&W revolvers...off the top of my head...

 

[ddj8052]

Semi's I would go with an XD. I think these guns are outstanding for the money.

Revolver I would look at the Ruger GP100. This is by far my favorite wheel gun.

 

[Deer Hunter]

Older Smith and Wessons. A model 19 can still be found for around 400 dollars.

Any CZ.

 

[Essex County]

Any pre-lock Smith in primo shape! You'll always find a use for it no matter the chambering or barrel length. Buy a bunch of ammo for it. You'll always find a use for it......Essex

 

[ArmedBear]

Some others to think about:

Used:
Walther P1 -- West German milsurp P38 with alloy frame and parkerized slide/barrel, generally under $300 and a great gun. Late models have nice sights, too. Aftermarket magazines available.
Star B -- Now that I got one that works right, it's great. Cost me $200. 9mm loose copy of 1911, with simpler mechanism and no grip safety. Tackdriver, and looks really pretty with some grip panels I bought rough and finished.
Makarov -- Tackdrivers, compact, simple, cheap. Oddball ammo, but pretty easy to find now, though not too cheap.

New:
CZ75 etc.
Uberti Cattleman SAA -- add Wolff Springs for $20 or so and it's a GREAT gun

 

[Marshall]

Browning or FN Hi-Power
Springer XD
S&W clean pre lock revolver (maybe a 3" bbl)
Colt Det Spl.
Browning Buckmark
BDA .380
Sig 232 (clean used one)
Mil Spec 1911

 

[Richard]

+1 for the S&W Model 27 I gave $450 for mine and it is as fine a weapon as one can own. Regards, Richard

 

[huntershooter]

P-35 BHP.

 

[Black Majik]

CPO SIG P22x

Best deal going for around $500.

 

[SiG Lady]

Auction on gunbroker.com......

Like-new Springer GI Champion,Parkerized - $425 shipped.
4" barrel, full-sized grip/magwell. Very comfy.

 

[LoadedDrum]

CZ SP01, P01, 75
Springfield GI
Most S&W L or smaller frame revolvers

 

[Croyance]

K-frame S&W revolvers like the 19-3.

 

[ARTiger]

Any Ruger Auto (except P345)
Any Ruger revolver DA or SA
Any used S&W Revolver
Springfield - XD's and GI's
Taurus Millenium Pro
FN HiPowers
CZ's of all sorts

my quality find of the month was a CZ52 BRNO 7.62x25 Tokarev - about 95%+ bought mail order for $129 out of Shotgun News. The thing's a flat shooting 1650 FPS tackdriver!! Looks good too.