Inexpensive handgun

[BSA1]

Rossi M685 ended for $206:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=400968034

Well not good choice for inexperienced shooters but it does fill the bill for being packed and shoot little.

Colt Official Police for $199 recieved no bids
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=402036846

Maybe but way too cheap for a Colt in good condition. If it needs work finding a gunsmith could be a bit of a challenge.

Rossi .38 had a minimum bid of $189 and ended with no bids:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=400987492

You got to be joking. Two turn lines on the cylinder.

Sorry but a CZ-82 will shoot rings around a Rossi. Did I miss that the O.P. only wanted a revolver? My bad. I was approaching his question of getting the highest quality handgun for his money. A Rossi isn't even close to the quality of the retired Commie gun.

 

[Eb1]

Rossi m720 . 44 special could be found if you look. Otherwise am.22 mag/.22lr heritage I have shoots both very well and accurate out of a 6.5" barrel.

My m720 is in awesome shape, and is very nice revolver. Maybe you don't have experience with older Rossi guns.

 

[goon]

My brother's older Rossi is also pretty nice.

 

[handloader357]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=401737258

This looks like a good buy on a Taurus 83...

 

[Keeterbird]

try czechpoint.com $275 for a new six gun revolver.

 

[gotboostvr]

I had a Rough rider 22lr/22mag convertible model, super easy to switch calibers from 22lr for plinking and paper, throw in the 22mag with a box of CCI hollow points if you're just out and about and think you might want to take some game. I've seen raccoons just get dazed when a few 22lr's get deflected off their skull from short barreled pistols and prefer a little extra punch when I can have it.

I did have a bit of trouble with the grip size though but I'm 6'4, so unless you can palm a basketball, it should fit you just fine.
Heck, I even liked the frame mounted firing pin block, as it let me safely practice my dry fire without hurting the firing pin.

Shooting mine at the range with a few buddies convinced them to go and get their own. My one friend's choice of a 3.5" birdshead grip really made me lust after a twin in a centerfire caliber. After showing another friend some targets that I'd shot he managed to persuade me into selling mine to him and he loves it.

It ate a few thousand rounds without much fuss and was accurate enough to punch a 8" gong at 50 yards free handed pretty reliably with CCI standard velocity (it shot everything from 22 shorts that I like to run in a few rifles, to the aforementioned CCI 22Mag HP's)

If I recall I paid 120 new in box for mine the about two and a half years ago and considered it money well spent until I started reloading and now plink away with 38's and 44's

I heartily recommend the Heritage Rough Rider especially in the 4.5 barrel with both 22lr and 22mag cylinders, it's worth the extra 10 bucks.

 

[BigBL87]

I am/was looking in the same price range and plan on going with an SAR B6P. I also looked hard at the Zastava M70A.

 

[wally]

IMHO the best bargain gun, new with warranty would be the S&W SD9 or SD40. Should be able to find one for about $300 if you shop carefully.

For a used revolver, before buying anything, go to the revolver forum here and read the sticky on what to look for to avoid when buying a used revolver.


If money is tight, you won't have any to fix things, making the SD9 or SD40 the safest bet because of S&W's outstanding customer support.

 

[Tcruse]

You would be better off with Glock, Kahr or S&W M&P police trade in. A cheap gun is always going to be a cheap gun and many cut corners on things like drop safeties. I personally would never trust a revolver, especially a cheap revolver.

 

[KansasSasquatch]

old fart, are you more worried about 2 legged critters or 4 legged critters? I see a lot of people suggesting .22lr revolver. That'd probably be okay against many (not all) 4 legged critters, but I wouldn't use a .22 on 2 legged critters unless I couldn't handle anything bigger.

 

[kcofohio]

Sadly, the police trade-in seems to be the hot item these days, and the $ is almost the price of new.
A newer Charter Arms would be good, though some of the triggers can be a bit stiffer than others.
Rossi/Braztech makes a cheap 38 spl. Not sure of the gun quality.

 

[chicharrones]

a CZ-82 . . . quality of the retired Czech Commie gun.

That's what came to mind for me too. 12 rounds in a DA/SA that can be carried cocked and locked, or not, with a super easy takedown and a super easy to clean barrel. Usually the original type holster and spare mag is included as well.

The paint may be a bit worn off in places, but they work great in my experience.

http://wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000116&dir=700|1012|1027

http://wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100001660&dir=18|829|836

 

[jad0110]

A cheap gun is always going to be a cheap gun and many cut corners on things like drop safeties. I personally would never trust a revolver, especially a cheap revolver.

Most guns these days are drop safe, though the Heritage Rough Rider isn't one of them. Nor are old S&W revolvers made prior to roughly 1945. But S&W Model 10s and 64s, most if not all Tauri and Rossis come equipped with either hammer blocks or transfer bar mechanisms and are mechanically safe to carry fully loaded.

In addition to the above options, a Ruger Security or Police Service Six may turn up for under $300, particular those chambered in .38 spl. Rare these days, but not unheard of.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

You might be able to still find a new Ruger P95 for that----a used one will be less.

 

[Ed Ames]

I could never trust a revolver...

Are you confessing (in a round about way) that you would trust a semi-auto?

Trusting mechanical devices is a foolish way to live. You need to learn to inspect and maintain the equipment you use, and to trust yourself, not the machine. Once you have confidence in yourself you will realize that revolvers are exactly as reliable as semi-autos. More, in some situations.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

In my many years of buying and trading guns, I have found that buying a cheap gun is a mistake. Save a little longer and get real quality.

 

[Jim K]

IMHO, the key to buying a good gun at a reasonable price is to know enough to overlook outward appearances and recognize a solid and reliable gun.

Every gun shop has them - that Model 10 with the bad blue and worn grips, that Security Six that has flecks of rust, that Colt OP that is scratched and beat up.

They are out there, there is no need to go to a gun of lesser quality. Just be willing to realize that, as with women, beauty is only skin deep.

Jim

 

[Bert Retta]

SCCY CPX-2 Best Built and Most reliable $250 handgun You can Buy-Lifetime No questions asked Warranty.2 Magazines If your a revolver guy the long trigger pull will not be a issue.

 

[wally]

Once you have confidence in yourself you will realize that revolvers are exactly as reliable as semi-autos. More, in some situations.

And less in some other situations, doesn't take much FOD to lock up the cylinder and prevent pulling the trigger.

But I agree self-confidence is critical, as doubt equal doom when it becomes time to act instead of think!

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I'm in the camp of .38 Special police/security trade ins.
I picked up a Taurus 82 for $229 IIRC and it shoots great. We had a minor issue with it but it was a $25 fix and it runs like a new one.

 

[armedaccountant]

My wife has the Taurus 82 that Arkansas Paul mentioned, probably bought from the pace. It handles wonderfully and at 10 yards she a almost write her name with it. Look for police/security guard trade ins.

 

[HB]

Ruger Blackhawk would be my suggestion. Very easy to shoot well and theyre everywhere around my area for $300.

HB

 

[Eb1]

I am going to also suggest a Bersa. You could get a Bersa Thunder 380 that will hold 7 to 8 in the mag depending +1 in the barrel, or a double stack 380 that will hold 15.
There is also a Bersa 9mm and .45 Compact that is a great firearm.

My Bersa Thunder "Combat" (laugh if you want) handles +P rounds of 90 grain XTP hollow points, and is pushing them out of the barrel at 1189 to 1202 feet per second with the Chrony @ 10'. Great gun, accurate, and cost me $300 OTD.

A lot of people like their 9mm Compact models also.

 

[goon]

Might consider this: http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...ct-9mm-w-siglite-night-sights-250c-9-bss.html

 

[gbeecher]

As much as people like to bash them, the Hi-Point auto pistols are usually very reliable and serviceable guns for the money. I'd get the .45 ACP version if it were me, but they also make them in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .380 ACP.

They can be had brand new for under $200. That gives you enough money left over for a few more magazines and a couple boxes of ammo.

I second Hi-Point. My C9 has 342 rounds fmj fired for 99% reliability. Good sights, soft recoil and easy to clean. Simple blowback operation.