LeonCarr
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Ruger P-Series in 9mm or .45.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
If you had $300 to spend........
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Oh no ... I just saw a used consignment ruger security six for sale $239.99 stainless, 2.76 inch barrel, adj. sights, 80% condition
Its on the Turners Website in Chino Hills - $240 and I just told myself no more .357's
Anyway, thats what I would get.
Its on the Turners Website in Chino Hills - $240 and I just told myself no more .357's
Anyway, thats what I would get.
Ditto Summit Gunbroker.com
Mark has some great deals especially on Smith autos. The Smiths are good guns and good deals. The old model glock 23s for $345 w/3 hi cap magsis pretty hard to beat for a lowpice reliable self defence gun. I love my Glocks.
Mark has some great deals especially on Smith autos. The Smiths are good guns and good deals. The old model glock 23s for $345 w/3 hi cap magsis pretty hard to beat for a lowpice reliable self defence gun. I love my Glocks.
ugaarguy
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My initial thought was a S&W Combat Masterpiece, M15 / Pre-15 K-38. Really I'd take any good used K-frame I could find locally that passed Jim March's Used Revolver Checkout (see that thread stickied at the top of the revolvers sub forum if you think you might like a wheel gun). A S&W M65 like the ones Summit Gun Broker has, or a M66 which you can find locally at or slightly over $300 depending on your location. Sticking with wheel guns, The Ruger Speed/Service/Security Six series, SP-101, and the GP-100 which is also sometimes senn in that price range are also great guns.
In autos, I'd like to look at the Kel-Tec PF-9 when I get back from overseas. I already own & really like their P3AT for a deep concealment piece. If you like Da/SA the metal frame S&W autos are excellent as well. The Walther P1 is another good one, and as already mentioned even standard velocity 9mm is nothing to sneeze at. For $50 more I think a new Stoeger Cougar is worth looking into. I'd have to get a little first person eval time with both the Cougar and P1 first, but they're well liked here on THR so that bodes well for them. I've owned a S&W Sigma, and while not my first choice they're certainly reliable and have great ergonomics. Before I left the big box stores like Sportsmans Warehouse were selling them for $300 new. If I needed a $300 gun right now they're available & fit the budget.
Speaking of the Cougar, I'd like to clarify a bit. Beretta did not sell the tooling. Stoeger has been owned by Beretta holdings for several years now. They simply shipped the tooling from Italy to Stoeger in Turkey. It's the same gun, but the reduced labor costs in Turkey has breathed new life into it with it's much lower price. From reviews over in the autos forum here the Stoeger made Cougar looks to be a great gun at a great price.
In the end a good .357 Mag / .38 Special revolver or 9mm semi auto would be my choice. The ammo is widely available and inexpensive, which is important if on a tight budget. Take a look at the many good suggestions in this thread and find a gun you like that fits your hand.
In autos, I'd like to look at the Kel-Tec PF-9 when I get back from overseas. I already own & really like their P3AT for a deep concealment piece. If you like Da/SA the metal frame S&W autos are excellent as well. The Walther P1 is another good one, and as already mentioned even standard velocity 9mm is nothing to sneeze at. For $50 more I think a new Stoeger Cougar is worth looking into. I'd have to get a little first person eval time with both the Cougar and P1 first, but they're well liked here on THR so that bodes well for them. I've owned a S&W Sigma, and while not my first choice they're certainly reliable and have great ergonomics. Before I left the big box stores like Sportsmans Warehouse were selling them for $300 new. If I needed a $300 gun right now they're available & fit the budget.
Speaking of the Cougar, I'd like to clarify a bit. Beretta did not sell the tooling. Stoeger has been owned by Beretta holdings for several years now. They simply shipped the tooling from Italy to Stoeger in Turkey. It's the same gun, but the reduced labor costs in Turkey has breathed new life into it with it's much lower price. From reviews over in the autos forum here the Stoeger made Cougar looks to be a great gun at a great price.
In the end a good .357 Mag / .38 Special revolver or 9mm semi auto would be my choice. The ammo is widely available and inexpensive, which is important if on a tight budget. Take a look at the many good suggestions in this thread and find a gun you like that fits your hand.
lee n. field
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A Ruger Mark I, II or III, the best that can be afforded w/in that price range.
That or a 9mm conversion barrel for the XD, and spend the rest on ammo.
Or see if I can find a nice used .357 snub.
Or, or or.....
Very good price on that.
Colonel Plink
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Definitely a Ruger Security Six.
Or a Smith 14, 15 or 19
Or a Colt Trooper.
Or..
I dunno. With a toddler in the house, it'll be decades before I have three bills.
Or a Smith 14, 15 or 19
Or a Colt Trooper.
Or..
I dunno. With a toddler in the house, it'll be decades before I have three bills.
tinygnat219
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Taurus Millenium Pro 145.
Low price, good ammo capacity, compact, lots of neat features.
Low price, good ammo capacity, compact, lots of neat features.
tbtrout
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I would go for a Ruger in .357
fed_wif_a_sig
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Good revolver
If your looking for a CCW for that price, I'd get a good used 3" revolver in 357 if you can, or 38spl. Add to that a good ITP holster two HKS speedloaders and several boxes of ammo. Then practice practice. You can even do all that plus a range fee for under 300 if you look real hard.
If your looking for a CCW for that price, I'd get a good used 3" revolver in 357 if you can, or 38spl. Add to that a good ITP holster two HKS speedloaders and several boxes of ammo. Then practice practice. You can even do all that plus a range fee for under 300 if you look real hard.
kahr404life
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The ruger is very pretty.
boneboy96
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just bought a Ruger SP-101 in 32 H&R Magnum nib for $319 shipped. Should be here next week.
A used Smith from www.summitgunbroker.com because they are 100% reliable.
A new Stoeger 8000 in 9 or 40 or a Kel-tec P11.
A new Stoeger 8000 in 9 or 40 or a Kel-tec P11.
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