what would you buy

[tango3065]

If you had a budget of 500.00 dollars what would handgun would you get and one catch is it has to be stainless steel, revolver or auto doesn't matter? this would be for home defense and woods carry.

 

[redneck2]

depends a lot...

on what you want to do...

target shooting, I'd get a stainless Ruger semi-auto .22

hunting, I'd get a Ruger stainless revolver in .357, 44 Mag or 45 LC

target shooting and SD, I'd stretch the budget very slightly (mebbe $550) and get a stainless Springfield Loaded in 45 acp. One of the best built and most reliable 1911's. Accurate.

 

[George Hill]

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=425SS4&category=Revolver

Or this:

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Sheriff.htm

 

[Ala Dan]

6" Smith & Wesson 686-5 .357 magnum

Easy to handload for, shoot .38 Specials (handloaded or
factory reloads) for range/target work; and load with the
.357 magnums for HD.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[go8dalejr]

Ruger gp100 got a new one 2 months ago out the door 425. 00
stainless 6in. You can get about any ammo you want for HD,hunting,
or targets.

 

[valnar]

Absolutely can't go wrong with a Smith 66 or 686.

-Robert

 

[J Miller]

Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt, 5.5" barrel.
It fits all your criteria.

 

[BerettaNut92]

Beretta 92 Inox. Carbon fiber grips when you scrape up the next $100

 

[HogRider]

Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt, 5.5" barrel.
It fits all your criteria.


I add a vote to this one!

 

[RCL]

A good used S&W M629 with a 4" barrel.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

Glock 19.

 

[Brian Williams]

S&W 66, 686, 624
Colt magnum carry
Taurus Tracker 41 or 45colt

I have a 45 colt Tracker for sale PM me

great gun have other needs and projects.

 

[Denton T. Young]

Springfield 1911 Mil-spec SS.

 

[Hal]

Ruger Vaquero
.44Rem Mag or .45LC - - Prolly the .44Mag

 

[Dr.Rob]

Good luck fining a magnum carry for $500 (got mine last year for $425.. prices lately on Gunbroker & Gunsamerica are nearly $600)

Since you said WOODS Carry. And I already own a briefcase full of ccw type pistols.

Ruger Vaquero 5.5 inch glossy stinless 44 mag, + set of ajax gunfighter grips in buffalo horn. Wear it strong side in a Mexican loop holster over an 18 cartridge gunbelt. (would also match my .75 in glossy vaquero worn cross draw) Now I just have to buy the big(ger) knife.

Wouldn't hesitate to use the big Ruger as an HD gun, though it takes practice to fire a single action quickly.

 

[gbelleh]

I'd probably get either a Ruger SP101 in .357 or find a good used S&W 686.

 

[Black Snowman]

Used Ruger Redhawk or Blackhawk would do the trick. Redhawk is quicker to load/unload.

If it didn't have to be stainless, only corrsion resistant, I'd say one of the used Glock 20s from CDNN would be an option as well. Under $400.

 

[jar]

If it has to be stainless steel then I would probably just put the money away until I could get a real gun.

 

[hansolo]

Charter Arms Magnum Pug

 

[10-Ring]

Depending on what you prefer...wheelgun or semi, I'd get either a S&W mod 66 or a 92fs inox.

 

[Jason Demond]

I would buy a couple used, (pre-agreement) S&W wheel guns. Maybe a model 65, and a 66.

 

[achadwick]

First, I'd go with a revolver because they are so reliable for HD. If it doesn't go bang when you pull the trigger, just pull it again. No need to fumble around trying to clear mis-fires in the dark while the bag guy is coming at you.

Second, I'd pick a brand with a good reputation for smooth trigger pull. The S&W revolvers I own all have silky-smooth triggers in both double and single action.

Third, I'd pick a highly versatile cartridge like the 38/357. You can shoot light 38 loads for practice and heavy 357 loads for HD of hunting.

The S&W 686 would be an excellent choice.

 

[Border]

686+. One of my favorite guns and the one that I take into the woods when I can.

 

[ChristopherG]

The 66 or 686 is a great suggestion. If you reload, though, the .45 acp 625 will do these jobs just as well, in an N-frame package that feels and shoots better (i.e., more accurately, more naturally) to some people (like me). You'd have to buy used to stay under five bills, but it's doable. It'd be nice if you could handle the different frame sizes and see what feels right for you before deciding.
cg

 

[sm]

Agree with Jason 110%
Since it has to be steel in your criteria...