The best handgun for $200?

[BigBlock]

Ok, I just won $200 in a bet. Now I wanna go out and blow it on a handgun. I know $200 won't get an amazing gun and it won't be for self defense, I just want a new toy to play with.

What gun for $200 would you buy and why? Could be new, used, revolver, autoloader, and any caliber.

 

[kingpin008]

I dunno about $200...might be cutting it a little close.

Well no, I take that back. Plenty of Makarov's and CZ-52/82/PA-63's/etc to be had for right around that price.

If you wanna go a little higher, you start getting into Kel-Tec and Bersa, etc.

Good luck with your choice!

 

[MCgunner]

Even though the trigger is a POS, the Nagant revolver is pretty interesting. I'd rather get a Makarov, though. Tokarevs ain't too bad, but sorta useless. They carry well, but ain't real safe to carry other than condition three. Of those, the Mak is actually useful for carry/defense.

I've seen the odd Kel Tec at gun shows for 200, probably used, but looked new. They MSRP for more like 300. I picked up two EXCELLENT Taurus M66 revolvers for under 200. About anything other than a Makarov is probably going to be used. Bersa 380s ain't a lot more than 200, though, don't think.

Then, you could go with a 58 Remmy cap and ball, one for 219 at Bass Pro. Oh, the Heritage .22 normally goes for under 150. It's a single action cowboy type revolver.

 

[Okiecruffler]

CZ52, then all the ammo your change will buy.

 

[Clyde Nocar]

BERSA Thunder 380, the CC Duo is in that range. Great CCW

 

[ReadyontheRight]

A used Browning Buckmark or Ruger .22 might be had for that price.

Or a Kel-Tek P3AT.

 

[wideym]

Bersa,Bersa, and Bersa. The best pistol for a $200 price range. Spend a little more and get the DLX version.

 

[mavracer]

cz52 or polish p64

 

[flyboyldb]

Hi-Point - they are a tad bit more reliable than yester years models - but you said not being utilized for protection - just a toy. I seen them NIB for <$200 at gun shows.

 

[chris in va]

Aren't CZ 82's around that price?

 

[BigBlock]

Then, you could go with a 58 Remmy cap and ball, one for 219 at Bass Pro. Oh, the Heritage .22 normally goes for under 150. It's a single action cowboy type revolver.

Yeah, already got a couple of those. Does anybody know of an online place that sells the heritage revolver?

Hi-Point - they are a tad bit more reliable than yester years models - but you said not being utilized for protection - just a toy. I seen them NIB for <$200 at gun shows.

That was one of my first thoughts...but they're just so ugly. .45ACP would be nice though...

I'll have to go look up some of the others mentioned, you guys might as well be speaking chinese.

 

[sm]

.22 rim-fire
Used.
It ain't got to be good looking but internally sound and safe.

 

[Fisherman_48768]

Aren't CZ 82's around that price?

Yup, $209. for the gun then tax and shipping + FFL fee. I just bought one and it set me back $242.00 OTD. Gun is like new, awesome shooter, ambi safety and mag release, 12+1 rds, trigger is excellent in DA and SA mode. Dang thing is accurate too with FMJ. Found out tonight that it doesnt' like Hornaday PD in HP.

 

[kframe357]

Go to an estate auction if you can, lot's of good deals. I got my 6" S&W 1905 (?) Target for $100 at one.

 

[evan price]

Makarov.

 

[Deer Hunter]

CZ 52, CZ 82, Mak, etc. Something milsurp.

 

[Autolycus]

I would use it towards a good CCW rig or a fancy dress one from Tucker Gunleather.

 

[biscuitninja]

CZ 52, bigger better boom and probably slightly more reliable than a Tokarev TT-33. Both are fine shooters, but you have to be careful about ammo, but you can get the lots of surplus ammo for dirt cheap.
good luck
-bix

 

[makarovnik]

Makarov: First Choice

Hi-Point: I prefer the .380. Less recoil and mine seems to feed better than my C9. Shoot with cheap S&B .380 and use +p for defense. Lifetime warranty!

Polish P64: Nice accurate pistol with nasty double action trigger and recoil. Get a spring kit from makarov.com and lessen recoil and help with double action pull.

Hi-Point .40: Make sure you put rubber grips on with finger grooves. It helps you hold this top heavy beast on target.

Bersa is best if you can afford $215 plus tax (in my neighborhood). I see them go for $230 and even more for the "Concealed Carry" model with shaved sights and melted edges.

 

[antediluvianist]

$200? get a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very,
very,very,very used Korth.

 

[RON in PA]

Smith and Wesson model 10

 

[kermit315]

if you scrounge around you might be able to get a used Ruger P85 9mm. I have seen them recently on GB for 250ish, if you look local you might be able to find a deal on one.

 

[Sylvan-Forge]

$200? Макаров!

Makarov!

 

[birdbustr]

Another vote for the Bersa Thunder.380 Accurate, reliable, looks very close to a PPK.

 

[Ala Dan]

The only handgun I sell for under $200 is the North American Arms "Mini" .22LR
and the .22 Magnum, with the latter (and more expensive) costing a mere $189.88*

*FootNote- This is not a "combo gun" with the extra .22LR cylinder~!