Posted on 07/26/2017 6:38:59 AM PDT by w1n1
Are you still procrastinating? Here’s a list of expensive handguns to drool over.
How much are guns worth? It’s a question often asked of both online forums and local gun shops alike. You want my personal opinion? A gun in the right situation is priceless. Any gun. Any gun in your possession when faced with a critical situation is a gun on which you cannot place a material value.
Hopefully few of us will ever experience those extreme circumstances, the situations that we all practice for but pray will never arise. Most gun owners would argue that whichever weapon they’re carrying when those unfortunate events unfold instantly becomes their most valued possession.
Under normal circumstances, however, the topic of gun price and value is an unending debate. When it comes to hand guns, there are hundreds of options, with thousands of available features. The list of performance specs, features, and modifications for customization are almost endless. The price tag for guns covers an equal spectrum. From out of the box, mass produced simplicity to incredibly detailed, high end, complex works of art, gun costs are as varied as the owners who possess them. For the average Joe looking for a range piece or personal defense sidearm, many high end models are simply out of the question.
As someone who fits that average Joe description well, there are still a handful of guns I’d consider saving up spare change to afford. Though many of them are expensive and cheaper alternatives may be found on every gun shop shelf, here is a list of nine guns that I’d argue may still be worth the price tag.
Some might say this gun is chunky, but I’d argue it’s size also provides a sense of confidence. This 13+1 gun is meant to handle abuse and does so with ease. Takedown is simple and maintenance is a breeze. Like most H&Ks, it’s hard to find negatives to point out about this gun.
Volumes have been written about this small frame pocket pistol. It’s incredibly light, weighing in empty at less than a pound, thanks in part to its many aircraft aluminum components.
Pound-for-pound one of my favorite guns on this list and one of the best 1911 carry guns available. This short barrel gun is surprisingly accurate and impressively lightweight. Labeled a subcompact 1911, this model is made for smaller, shorter rounds allowing it to avoid feeling bulky. Many would argue the trigger pull feels lighter than claimed by Springfield at around 5 pounds. The EMP is everything we love about nice 1911’s except in a smaller package.
What can be said about this piece other than the fact that it’s an absolutely artwork. With a golden inlay on the blue slide, this gun embodies beauty, to the point that you’d almost want to leave it in the case. Almost. The rounded heel is incredibly comfortable and the gun holds true to every aspect you’d expect from Kimber. Read the rest of the 9 high-end handguns here.
“9 Handguns thats Worth the Money”
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I have the .380 P238.
Very concealable.
That’s what my dog carries. ;)
9 Handgun Wot Worth It
FN Five-Seven ,5.7x28mm ,$1,200 if you can find one , It's nice the better half loves it.
I have a Lady Smith like this one except mine is black. Perfect purse gun. I have a small slide in holster with a belt clip on it. Can reach in my purse and ‘feel’ it immediately and there’s nothing on it to hang up on things.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Smith-Wesson-Model-LS-Lady-Smith-Revolvers/705643.uts
I gots nune.
My first pistol was one of the early civilian P228’s (before Sig discontinued sales to non-military/law enforcement). Very nice gun.
CZ 75B
dead solid perfect
Me, too.
Boteing aksident!
Musicians sometimes compare the value of instruments in the same way, but it is problematic because someone will say under his breath, “It’s a shame that fine instrument can’t be in the hands of a real player” (meaning instead of a collector.)
A handgun becomes infinitely more valuable in the hands of a skilled and practiced shooter. A Grand Piano is cheaper than the years of piano lessons that it takes to learn to play it well.
When I had some money saved for a new gun, instead of buying it, I bought some practice ammo, also had some gunsmithing done on my carbine. I ended up after all tightening up my 50 yard groups considerably. I tell myself that I did the right thing, considering that my skills are unworthy of every instrument that I currently own!
I’ve heard! I should (never ever because I hate guns) get one!
I have the non-LS version.
I've had mine since the early 90's at which time I paid more for it than the $900 cited above. I've put several thousand rounds through it over the years, it's a FANTASTIC 9mm, reliable as all get-out. I've not had a single jam in it over the years. Am pleased it's #1 on the list.
I also own its big brother, a USP45 which is also a fantastic weapon. Highly recommend H&K, they're the only handgun brand I own.
Well what type of education do you suppose the writers for gun rags have?
The CZ75B is the 2nd most copied gun after the 1911 btw
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