Need Pistol can anyone suggest one for

[chetrogers]

I have 400 dollars that i can spend on a new pistol.It will be for home defence and general plinking.I dont mind if its a revolver or a Auto-loader.Any suggestions are welcome..Thanks for your time..My current pistol is a jennings 9mm that jams ever 4 shots...Time for upgrade

 

[priv8ter]

Quite a number of options!

For $400, there a quite a few options out there for you. With your stated uses of home defence and general plinking, I am thinking a Ruger could fill your needs.

You need to go handle them, but in that price range you could squeeze in either a GP-100 in .357, or one of their P-series of pistols in either 9mm or .45.

Both these options are robust tanks of guns which will hold up to a life time of plinking.

Good luck to you!

greg

 

[Bainx]

Actually for $400, there are a number of possibilities.
I'm thinking wheel gun for reliability. Some sort of .357 S&W used, if need be.

 

[Boiler_G]

.357 revolver

I just had the most fun in a long time shooting a Smith & Wesson 19 .357 mag with a 4" barrel. I was shooting .357's out of it and the recoil was nothing. Really enjoyable gun to shoot. I think you can find some used ones under $300 and if you want new look for a S&W 66 (stainless version, not sure if it is under your price range though). I think it will be my next purchase after I get a .22 (probably a S&W 617).

 

[10-Ring]

With $400, I'd get a used S&W 357 (a mod 19, 66, 586 or 686 w/ 4" barrel) revolver & practice ammo!

 

[sm]

Agree, used revo, K frame
BA/UU/R
( buy ammo/use up/repeat)

 

[COK]

I would also suggest a .357 in S&W or Ruger , either one is a great gun , see what feels an fits the best .

 

[doctorhumbert]

with $400, you have pretty good selection in buying used guns if you look hard enough. I'd look out for used S&W .357 revolver, 9mm Glock, or beretta.

Or you can buy NEW excellent CZ autos.

If I were you i'd save $100-$200 more for better new auto pistol selection (Beretta, 1911, New S&W). Other wise go with new CZ.

 

[tbeb]

I recommend exactly what "10-Ring" did. To his list I would add a Ruger GP-100 with 4" barrel and adjustable sights. You can shoot .38 special ammo and .357 magnum ammo in any of these. You can't go wrong.

 

[Brian Williams]

Used 357
S&W or Ruger
Mil spec 1911 a few more dollars
CZ 75
FM BHP Argentinian
Ruger blackhawk

 

[valnar]

Ditto 10-Ring's exact comment.

S&W model 19, 66 586 or 686. All used under $400.

 

[benEzra]

For $400, I'd personally go with a Ruger P-series semiauto in 9mm (buy some 15-rd preban magazines with the change). Or spend a little more and get a S&W 908 in 9mm.

 

[litework]

Some good suggestions. I'd personally go with a Springfield XD 9. Solid little guns and 20 dollar XD40 10 round mags hold 15 9mm cartridges. They have an accessory rail, loaded chamber indicator, grip safety and field strip very easy. I think the XD9 would be a good home defense and / or range gun.

 

[Mike Irwin]

Another suggestion for a used S&W Model 19 or its stainless equivilent.

With the money you should save, you can put the remainder of the $400 towards practice ammo.

 

[stans]

It is hard to go wrong with a 357 Magnum. I would suggest looking for a used S&W L-frame, since they have a durability edge over the K-frame or a Ruger GP-100 or a Dan Wesson.

 

[chetrogers]

This is great thanks guys..Keep the suggestions coming if anyone else has any..Looks like i cant go wrong with a S&W used revolver...Suprised there hasnt been much talk of .45ACP...

 

[priv8ter]

.45ACP

As far as I know, there aren't many .45's in the price range you mentioned, except maybe the Ruger P-series, and the Firestorm Mini .45's. I'm not sure yet if I consider the Firestorm .45 to be a plinker.

Even the Mil-Spec Springfields are a bit more than you were looking at.

 

[New_comer]

Great suggestions all, I think I can no longer improve on what has been shared so far...

so I'll comment instead on what hasn't been noticed yet...

My current pistol is a jennings 9mm that jams ever 4 shots... Time for upgrade

Not to flame you but...

WHY ONLY NOW?:banghead:

 

[STEVE M]

Taurus revolvers are also solid built guns. Most have decent accuracy and

if you shop around a little you can find one with a good trigger. The money

saved will buy plenty of practice ammo.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

I suggest either a used S&W revolver in .38 or .357, an Argentine FM High Power 9mm, or a Ruger P-95 9mm. Any of these will leave you money left over from the $400 with which to buy speed loaders or mags, and practice ammo.

 

[Zundfolge]

You've got a lot of suggestions for wheelguns, but if you want an auto in your price range ...

New:
CZ-75
Steyr M9 or M40
Ruger P97 or P95
EAA Witness
Baby Eagle
Charles Daly 1911
Springfield XD

Used:
Glock (pretty much any model, but I would lean toward a G19 or G23)
Kahr K9 or K40 (sometimes found down in your price range)
Taurus PT92
S&W autos (some of these will actually show up in the "way cheap" list)


Way cheap (but good) priced under $300 (so you can buy ammo, holster, etc)
Bersa
Makarov
Astra A75 (or South African RAP 401/440)


Any of the guns listed would be significantly more reliable and accurate then your Jennings.

 

[Majic]

Take your $400 and go to gun stores. Try everything in your price range and a little higher because you might can haggle with cash in hand. Find one that fits your hand, in a caliber you deem appropiate, made by a quality manufactor, and if it's a used model do the check over routine. Everyone can list their own preferences and it may or may not suit you.
In other words, you do the shopping. Then come back and question the model or models you have chosen.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

You can get a good used revolver or pistol -- a Beretta in a 9mm or a .357 such as I did -- a four inch 686 S&W. Or...you can save up and get a new one but just because the gun is used doesn't mean it's not a good deal. Personally, if it's for home defense only -- get the revolver.

By the way, I'm planning on getting the Glock 19 used for under $400. Good deals can be had if you keep your eyes open and wait a while.... Something to think about...

 

[Berg01]

1st Choice - S&W 686 4' bbl.
2nd Choice - CZ 75B 9mm
3rd Choice - Smith & Wesson 910

 

[Safety First]

I have never owned a CZ auto pistol, but many of the members here seem to like them and you can probably pick up a new 9MM for around $400, so that would be a good gun to check with your local gun dealer on. Good Luck