usp9
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In 9mm, a new, easy shooting Stoeger Cougar and 500 rounds of ammo for $450.
Say you had $450 just sitting in your pocket....
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For .357 I'd go with the S&W 686 or similar model or the Ruger GP100. Can't go wrong with either IMO. Not sure about .22s my friend has a S&W 22A and it was a very inexpensive but good plinker. He had alot of jamming/feeding issues and I think it was his ammo, since he changed ammo it has been drastically more reliable. I've seen those under $200 here locally.
I'm a Ruger guy....so I'll always mention the MK II/MK III. Or the .22/45 version if you want a sort-of 1911 feel.
One of my favorite "Fun Guns" is the Single-Six. .22LR of .22Mag with a cylinder swap.
If you want a .357 revolver...GP100.
Nothing wrong with the various S&W models other folks mentioned, or the Brownings in .22. I have shot most of them at some time or another, but don't own any.
One of my favorite "Fun Guns" is the Single-Six. .22LR of .22Mag with a cylinder swap.
If you want a .357 revolver...GP100.
Nothing wrong with the various S&W models other folks mentioned, or the Brownings in .22. I have shot most of them at some time or another, but don't own any.
Ben Shepherd
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A different idea:
A ruger single six and a bunch of 22 ammo.
Good gun, cheap practice for all the basics like sight alignment, trigger control, etc.
A ruger single six and a bunch of 22 ammo.
Good gun, cheap practice for all the basics like sight alignment, trigger control, etc.
ZeSpectre
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Get a .22
Everybody should have a .22
Everybody should have a .22
slow944
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Your right most people don't read, guess they're waiting for the video. But anyway I've got a nice H&R M939 22lr and it's a great shooter, but I've bought 4-5 357's in the last couple months. sold a couple to help finance a Colt Python, but then I turned around and bought a S&W M66 and a Ruger GP100. Go for the 357 since you already have a 22 revolver.
Thek9
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I'm a proud owner of a Dan Wesson 1/2 Lug Blued 4 inch Mod 15. And I bought for my wife the Ruger GP100 1/2 Lug. If asked which one I'd part with would be tough. Each cost under 300.00 used. The Ruger is in the Wife's night stand and the D/W is in the Trucks glove box, I would bet my life on those weapons. I was taught proper gun handling with .22 rifle and revolver, I guess at camp a 1000 years ago is when I first caught the bug.
As for protection, I put more faith in my Redbone Coon Hound then a .22 hand gun. The 250 pound Meth crazed dude who just polished off fifth of Jack may find those rounds annoying and aggravating while his busting in my home while he's hallucinating. In that type of a situation I don't care how good of a marksmen anybody is. You only have a few seconds to react, under that type of pressure even experts fly rounds off center mass. You have to make the 1 maybe 2 rounds count.
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As for protection, I put more faith in my Redbone Coon Hound then a .22 hand gun. The 250 pound Meth crazed dude who just polished off fifth of Jack may find those rounds annoying and aggravating while his busting in my home while he's hallucinating. In that type of a situation I don't care how good of a marksmen anybody is. You only have a few seconds to react, under that type of pressure even experts fly rounds off center mass. You have to make the 1 maybe 2 rounds count.
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quote by marksman14 : well damn, I really expected all of THR to tell me to be sensible and by a 22 for cheap practice. Would change anybody's opinion if I said I already own three other pistols in 9mm and 45?
since you already own 3 other pistols in 9mm and 45 , it's recommended to get a .22 like a Buckmark or a Ruger 22/45. although .22LR is under power as a SD round , but it's great for training up new shooters , plinking and shooting at the range, plus ammo is extremely cheap compare to other center fire cartridges.
since you already own 3 other pistols in 9mm and 45 , it's recommended to get a .22 like a Buckmark or a Ruger 22/45. although .22LR is under power as a SD round , but it's great for training up new shooters , plinking and shooting at the range, plus ammo is extremely cheap compare to other center fire cartridges.
I'd walk into the local store and put that money down on a Kimber stainless 2 which I've been wanting for a while.
Don't go to extremes like .44mag when you can get something that you can afford to shoot twice as much and still have fun shooting. (big calibers are fun sometimes, but they really take a bite out of the wallet)
Don't go to extremes like .44mag when you can get something that you can afford to shoot twice as much and still have fun shooting. (big calibers are fun sometimes, but they really take a bite out of the wallet)
Geronimo45
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If I had $450, I'd get the nickel-plated Model 10 I've been lusting after. And ammo. And a holster.
SteelyNirvana
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Hmm.. If I had $450 to spend on a new pistol it would be either,
1. A GP-100 6". I already have a 4" S&W model 66, but I really want a 6"357 .I've heard Ruger's will hold up to pretty much anything you run through them and last forever.
2. A Ruger single six. I have always wanted a .22 revolver sense I was a kid and the desire gets worse as I get older,so this would more than likely what I get.
1. A GP-100 6". I already have a 4" S&W model 66, but I really want a 6"357 .I've heard Ruger's will hold up to pretty much anything you run through them and last forever.
2. A Ruger single six. I have always wanted a .22 revolver sense I was a kid and the desire gets worse as I get older,so this would more than likely what I get.
wanderinwalker
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As an owner of both a couple of nice .22 pistols and a big-bore revolver (.44 Magnum), I recommend getting the .22 if you don't have one yet.
The best reasons to buy a .22LR are, IMO:
1) Ruger Single-Six. Way nice revolver, lots of fun with convertible .22LR and .22 WMR cylinders. Really like it in 5 1/2", accurate, well balanced, fun to shoot, scores high on the neat factor. Will make a nice woods gun once I get a good holster for it.
2) Ruger 22/45. Awesome little pistol. Probably more accurate than the Single Six, in all honesty. Kind of feels like a machine-gun in comparison, but still nice. This one has been a many-time woods companion for me.
3) Ruger 10/22. Okay, not a handgun, but still lots of fun and a great tinker-toy, if you like that kind of thing.
4) High Standard. Grandfather has an old one, not sure of the model. Accurate, fun little popper, this one with lots of history to it.
The .44 really is a hoot to shoot, but I find myself less and less inclined to reload lately, so the .22s keep winning their trips to the range instead.
The best reasons to buy a .22LR are, IMO:
1) Ruger Single-Six. Way nice revolver, lots of fun with convertible .22LR and .22 WMR cylinders. Really like it in 5 1/2", accurate, well balanced, fun to shoot, scores high on the neat factor. Will make a nice woods gun once I get a good holster for it.
2) Ruger 22/45. Awesome little pistol. Probably more accurate than the Single Six, in all honesty. Kind of feels like a machine-gun in comparison, but still nice. This one has been a many-time woods companion for me.
3) Ruger 10/22. Okay, not a handgun, but still lots of fun and a great tinker-toy, if you like that kind of thing.
4) High Standard. Grandfather has an old one, not sure of the model. Accurate, fun little popper, this one with lots of history to it.
The .44 really is a hoot to shoot, but I find myself less and less inclined to reload lately, so the .22s keep winning their trips to the range instead.
tbtrout
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Ruger GP100
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marksman13
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Thanks for all the good replies folks. I think I've decided to go buy a Browning Buckmark. I've got several .22 rifles and their versatility is unmatched in my opinion. Guess I need to add a .22 pistol to the family.
If I had 450.00 in my pocket I would probably be wearing someone else's pants.
But, I think I would go with the .22 as well. They are very fun to shoot and you can shoot all day without spending a whole lot of money. A lot of good memories can be made in a day at the range with a .22 and friends or family!!!
Crow61
But, I think I would go with the .22 as well. They are very fun to shoot and you can shoot all day without spending a whole lot of money. A lot of good memories can be made in a day at the range with a .22 and friends or family!!!
Crow61
michiganfan
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Taurus Tracker in 44 mag. An attention getter at the range.
Airman193SOS
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Ruger SP101 2 1/2 inch .357 Magnum revolver.
Why yes, I do have one.
Why yes, I do have one.
denfoote
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Whaddia mean a .22 is no fun??
My Ruger MK-II and a brick of .22s make for a truly enjoyable afternoon!!
skinnyguy
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Glad you decided to get the Browning Buckmark. I was going to suggest that pistol, but now I don't have to.
Let us know how it goes so I can have more reason to go over to my gun store and continue to drool over the one they have there.
Let us know how it goes so I can have more reason to go over to my gun store and continue to drool over the one they have there.
I agree about a Ruger MKII .22 pistol. You have an opportunity to own a classic!
Safe to say that this particular series is currently considered "best of breed" by most. It's right in the middle between the MKI's and MKIII's, both with issues, some large and some small.
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Safe to say that this particular series is currently considered "best of breed" by most. It's right in the middle between the MKI's and MKIII's, both with issues, some large and some small.
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