Need Pistol can anyone suggest one for

[Johnny Guest]

Must be an echo in here - - -

Revolvers: You can locate .38 Specials for a little less money, but the .357 is so versatile . . . And you can still shoot the .38s in one.
- -S&W K or L frame, blue OR stainless.
- - Ruger GP100, Security-Six or Service-Six


Autos:
- - Ruger 9mm - - A little clunky for my tastes, but very durable and reliable.
Glock 19 or 23 - -You may have to shop, but there are some for around $400.
- - Argentine FM High Power OR,
- - the Sistema 1927 .45 auto. This last may be a little finicky about which JHP ammo you use in it, so it bears testing.

Looks as if you want an all-around handgun. There are some smaller pieces, but there are pretty specialized toward concealed carry. Any of the above can be successfully concealed, but perhaps not as comfortably as the "belly guns."

You'll not go wrong with any of the above.

Best of luck - -
Johnny

 

[denfoote]

Ruger

P Series Ruger!!
I recently bought a P97DC (.45ACP) for $425 with tax. Some years back, I bought my KP95DC (9mm Parabellum) for $350, both NIB. You might as well buy quality right from the starting gate!

 

[Dr.Rob]

FEG Hi Power will only set you back around $250. That leaves a lot of $$ for practice ammo or more magazines.13 shot mags are cheap and easy to find.

Ruger autos are big and clunky-looking to me, but they work.

If you get a revolver, you might as well go with a 357, you can shoot 38's until you get comfy wirth the hotter magnum loads. You may be able to get a used Ruger or SW for that $, but you won't get a new Smith for that.

 

[jercamp45]

Well, the .45 ACP is not what the average Joe plinks with!

But I like 'em..alot!!!
For the Money a Ruger P97 will give you a lifetime of service, rugged, reliable, light, accurate. Cons" Loooooong trigger, fat and a tad bulky for concealment.
Actually, if the shoes were reversed, I'g get a Sistema Argentine Colt and save up my pennies for a .22 conversion unit! That way I had my desired plinking and thumping round;
A local 'smith that builds awesome 1911's says the Armscor and Rock Island products are made of good steel and fair tolerences....they were about $350.
The Israeli 1911's have a good rep too.
Patrick Sweeny, author of the Gun Digest Book of the 1911 rated the Charles Daly and Firestorm well and he has shot alot more 1911's than I ever have!!
Almost all of these will accept a .22 conversion unit!
Can you tell, I am a 1911 fan?

I shot a CZ-75 a few years ago, and it was reliable and quite accurate...tis OK for a Nine.
The Kahr definately rates a look-see, if you are ever gonna consider concealed carry! I have seen used ones in the price range, and I would rather have one of those than a Glock, personally!
I am not really a wheelgun kinda guy. I have had a few, but never cared for their bulk. And to get serious thump, you pay for it with recoil(the bore is higher in the hand) especially with the fabled .357.
Ok, my 1911 rant is over!!!Hahaha
Good luck!
Jercamp45

 

[Sean Smith]

CZ-75B.

 

[David4516]

You might want to think about getting a cheaper gun and spending the leftover cash on things like holsters and cleaning kits and ammo and that sort of thing.

Or you could get 2 guns, for example you could get a Ruger .22 autoloader to plink with, and a Makarov for serious stuff, and still have cash leftover for all the goodies I spoke of.

Yes, I know, I recomend the Makarov alot. But thats because it has really impressed me. It's just so darned dependable, I feel like I have to tell the whole world how great it is

 

[USGuns]

Ruger P95, $40 rebate

I picked up my Ruger P95 for some of the same reasons you've mentioned, and for only $350. It's a good quality, very-reliable, accurate and US-made firearm. AND there's a $40 rebate available right now! With the $ you saved you could buy lots of ammo. Check it out:
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=3097&return=Y

 

[Selfdfenz]

There's a nickle plated model 13 Smith on GunBroker for 200 and a Ruger 22/45 can be had for 200 NIB with a bit of luck.

That would cover home defense and plinking pretty well.

My one-gun-vote would be a CZ 75 and make up the difference to 400$ in 9mm ammo.
S-

 

[Deepdiver]

Lots and lots of choices.

If I could only spend $400 and I needed an all around gun (i.e. works for casual shooting "plinkin'" but could also fill a personal defense role), I would probably pick up a good quality 38/357 six shot revolver.

They usually shoot real well, and are highly reliable.

Ammo is reasonable for both practice and real work.

Anything from a Ruger GP100 or Secruity Six up to one of the numerous S&W's can be had for $400 (some will have to be used).

I would probably not get anything bigger than a 3 3/4 to 4" barrel so that I could conceal it if I so desired.

 

[BowStreetRunner]

i say this way too much too,
but i second the Makarov recommendation
great gun, incredibly reliable
but if it dont float your boat then get something more expensive
and if you got a Mak you could afford 2 guns....or one gun, ammo, holster, etc, and have enough to start saving for your next piece
BSR

 

[J.J.]

I recommend the Springfield Armory XD if you look you can find it for around 400...

I love mine... great gun

 

[556A2]

CZ-75B, the Turkish military overruns which are the basic gun, a 10 round magazine, and a 15 round magazine can frequently be had under 400 dollars. The quality is up there with Beretta, Glock, and dare I say Sig, but cheaper. See why so many people like them .

 

[coldshot03/04]

Kel Tec P11. 9mm
Makarov. 9x18mm or 380acp.
Rossi or Taurus "357 mag."

 

[grampster]

If you're going to keep it for home defense, I personally favor Beretta Mod. 96 (.40 cal) fill it up with Federal Hydroshock.

Reason: I have found this pistol to be well balanced, feels good in the hand, feels good shooting, accurate and reliable. It is also large and scary looking if you are observing the business end of it. Sometimes weapons don't have to be actually fired to be effective. If this one has to be fired, it will perform.

If you are looking for something to carry on your person, that opens up another box. I think one has to try out a number of different options in order to feel comfortable carrying. If you are not comfortable or secure, you will find yourself not carrying and defeat the purpose. I carry a mouse gun, Beretta Tomcat in .32. Easily concealed and unobtrusive and comfortable. A little of something is better than a big nothing.

grampster

 

[Berg01]

I have a CZ 75B .40S&W. This gun is very accurate, fits my hand well and balances very well. However, in the firs 900 rounds I have experienced numerous extraction jams with Win White Box. The gun is now at my local pistolsmith for a complete disasembly, inspection, lube and reassembly. Also, I am getting the barrel throated & polished. I am confident this will resolve my problems.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

.357 GP100.

 

[Frenchy]

I'll just echo what many have already said...Used K-Frame S&W in 357.
The N-Frame Model 28 would also be a fine choice.
All of these can be had for less than your budget ceiling, and resale is quite good.

 

[wunderkind]

Ruger P95

You'll LOVE a police turn-in revolver. The S&W 10, 15, 64, or 65 would almost perfectly fit the bill. I went through the wondernine craze myself, now my favorite range gun is the Military & Police S&W. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's great holding a former duty gun, you wonder what stories it could tell if it could talk.

You can shoot well-loaded defensive ammo in one and wonder what all this "recoil" talk is all about (especially with some cheap rubber grips for the range.)

So durable, your children can hand it down to THEIR children when the time comes and it should still be perfectly servicealbe.

(A new Ruger for $250.00 with the current rebate would be great, too!)