Shopping on a $700 budget

[czrami9]

I am looking around for another gun to add to my collection after a recent ebay spree. I have $700 from selling stuff that was just laying around that I never used! Anyway, if you had a $700 budget, what gun, or combination of guns (handguns) would you go after and why?

1. The gun/guns must be a handgun.
2. Must not be a snubnose or a pocket .380(I carry a nickel colt detective special and/or a magnum research micro eagle, also nickel).
3. Must be readily available from a LGS, Bud's, gallery of guns, or another online dealer.
4. Must not be a glock or an XD. I've tried both extensively and just never warmed up to them.

As for what niche I am trying to fill, well...I have home defense and range toys. I do lack a 9mm or .45 carry gun. I also lack a .22 that I am in love with. My most pressing need would be a larger caliber (9mm or greater) carry gun.

 

[oneounceload]

A K-17 Masterpiece would be nice to add

 

[hirundo82]

Lightly used SIG P228 or P229 9mm. That's what I'd buy right now if I had $700 to spend.

 

[czrami9]

I really like Sigs, and right now the top of my list has a P239 in 9mm.

 

[451 Detonics]

A 1911 platform would be nice...the STI Spartan comes in well under 700. CDNN has the Sig 220 Compact for $599 if you want a little smaller. I really like my Browning Buckmark for a 22 target gun....

just ideas...

 

[czrami9]

451, do you know of any online retailers who carry the STI line?

 

[rellascout]

I would get a HK P7 PSP for $500 plus holster and ammo.

 

[czrami9]

Rella, where are they being sold for that price? I would love to have one of those.

 

[rellascout]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Se...rame=0&Keywords=sti+spartan&Cat=3026&Items=50

STI Spartans are available on gunbroker...

 

[rellascout]

Top Gun Supply who posts here had grade b guns at that price. I am not sure if he is sold out yet.

 

[czrami9]

Thanks for the help, I will look into those. Although I still love that Sig P239...

 

[Jbabbler]

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/239_CPO.html

P239 CPO with Night Sights $545 for standard $595 for SAS.

 

[Ronsch]

If you want to go slightly over budget, 2 NIB RIA GI .45 ACPs can be had for a little over $700.00 from a couple of Auction Arms online auctions.

 

[451 Detonics]

451, do you know of any online retailers who carry the STI line?

This company does http://nwatactical.com/spartan-p-1079.html but honestly you can find better pricing on gunbroker.

 

[czrami9]

Ahhhh, that CPO P239 SAS is calling my name!

 

[Skylerbone]

S&W M&P VTAC. New for 2011. Don't know why I would need a fourth M&P but with a bigger budget, some sort of Dan Wesson.

 

[mbruce]

I am looking around for another gun to add to my collection after a recent ebay spree. I have $700 from selling stuff that was just laying around that I never used! Anyway, if you had a $700 budget, what gun, or combination of guns (handguns) would you go after and why?

1. The gun/guns must be a handgun.
2. Must not be a snubnose or a pocket .380(I carry a nickel colt detective special and/or a magnum research micro eagle, also nickel).
3. Must be readily available from a LGS, Bud's, gallery of guns, or another online dealer.
4. Must not be a glock or an XD. I've tried both extensively and just never warmed up to them.

As for what niche I am trying to fill, well...I have home defense and range toys. I do lack a 9mm or .45 carry gun. I also lack a .22 that I am in love with. My most pressing need would be a larger caliber (9mm or greater) carry gun.

With today's conversion craze.... get 2 guns for price of 1.... get a .40 cal and get a 9mm conversion.

SW M&P has a .40/9 conversion ... FN does...I read Sig does.....

I'd say look into those --

 

[suzukisam]

aything by Sig, I'm partial to the 226 .40, and if you can find a reman they are a steal at about 550-600. Full warranty I bought one and love it

 

[czrami9]

I bought a brand new P239 in 9mm today from my local gun shop. Now to get a crossbreed supertuck for it!

 

[czrami9]

I need to add, he had an awesome Sig P220 stainless in there today in .45 and it was AWESOME looking. I didn't get to hold it because I had my little boys with me and didn't want them destroying his shop while I held everything!

 

[Fuzzy7]

For sti. Check Brazos customs. Sig 239 is great choice if it fits your hand. Beretta px4 compact is nice as well.

 

[Jed Carter]

SIG P239 was my first SIG I now have 7, But I am or have gone 1911 nuts. STI Spartan 9mm http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80000AE1-1263828368

 

[STL73]

Look at Kahr.

 

[speaksoftly]

My most pressing need would be a larger caliber (9mm or greater) carry gun.

Smith and Wesson M&P full size or compact (depending on what you're comfortable carrying) with a 40 ---> 9mm conversion barrel.

M&P = $500
Barrel = $125
Leftover money goes to magazines, ammo, holster, or whatever.