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tatown | 3/22/10 | tatown

Posted on 03/22/2010 8:36:33 PM PDT by tatown

If someone were looking to purchase a revolver (.357 or .41 Mag) or a semi (9mm or 45) what would you recommend? Budget < $700.00.


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To: Texas resident
Oh wait, I forgot to mention that all my firearms were stolen last night in a late night raid by maurading jackalopes.

You too?  What are the odds?

41 posted on 03/22/2010 8:57:40 PM PDT by softwarecreator (No more excuses ... we need to take our country back. Now.)
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To: proud_yank

Thanks


42 posted on 03/22/2010 8:57:45 PM PDT by tatown (Obama is Kenyan for "turd")
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To: tatown

Yes. Very Similar to S&W.


43 posted on 03/22/2010 8:57:51 PM PDT by PackerBoy (Just my opinion ....)
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To: tatown

I’m no expert. I only own one. I like the Springfield XDm 9mm semiauto.


44 posted on 03/22/2010 8:58:15 PM PDT by Choose Ye This Day (If we will not be governed by God, we must be governed by tyrants. -- William Penn)
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To: tatown
If revolver, Ruger SP 100 .357 magnum [4”]. Or consider a Taurus.

If automatic, and you want a 1911 A-1 type .45ACP, go with the Taurus. If you want a double action semi auto, a Springfield XD, or XD(M)[depending on state] in either .45 ACP, 9mm, or 40 S&W should do ‘er.

The above comes with two provisos. If the handgun is to be used by a woman, consider a .38 special on the revolver, and go with the 9mm on the semi. If the shooter[s] lacks experience in shooting, you're better off with a revolver.

45 posted on 03/22/2010 8:58:20 PM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: tatown
For a nice "pain jane" .45 acp give Rock Island Armory a try.

Reasonable price
Around $400.00 - $450.00 last info I have.

46 posted on 03/22/2010 8:58:36 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Texas resident

You too? Man, I thought I was the only one!


47 posted on 03/22/2010 8:58:58 PM PDT by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: Choose Ye This Day

About $600

48 posted on 03/22/2010 9:01:31 PM PDT by Choose Ye This Day (If we will not be governed by God, we must be governed by tyrants. -- William Penn)
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To: tatown
There are too many good handguns out there to specify with your specs. I have a S&W 64 (.38), S&W 65 (.357), Ruger Security-Six (.357), Springfield XD (.9mm) and S&W M&P (.40). All are great guns and suit similar needs.

You looking for a CCW handgun? Target? Hunting?

For semi-auto CCW...Glocks, XDs, M&Ps, Rugers, Sigs, H&K, Berettas, etc, etc. A lot of good guns out there. Glocks, XDs and Rugers are likely best on the price.

49 posted on 03/22/2010 9:01:56 PM PDT by Ghengis
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To: Kickass Conservative

I carried the C9 for several years as security and personal protection officer (aka bodyguard) and never had problem #1. Made in the USA, inexpensive, reliable, albeit a bit bulky. I hear the carbines are nice, too.


50 posted on 03/22/2010 9:02:19 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (If we're an Empire, why are Cuba, Iraq, the Philippines, Japan & Germany independent?)
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To: tatown

:>)..


51 posted on 03/22/2010 9:04:13 PM PDT by GSP.FAN (These are the times that try men's souls.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

that’s a great price


52 posted on 03/22/2010 9:07:52 PM PDT by RDTF
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To: RDTF

And that’s brand-new with a life-time, no questions asked, transferable warranty.


53 posted on 03/22/2010 9:08:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (If we're an Empire, why are Cuba, Iraq, the Philippines, Japan & Germany independent?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I bought the 10 shot clip for it. It fits my hand better with the extension at the bottom of the grip.
54 posted on 03/22/2010 9:10:00 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (Obamunism, the fatal cure for Bush Derangement Syndrome.)
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To: Texas resident

thanks for the laugh


55 posted on 03/22/2010 9:10:29 PM PDT by RDTF
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To: tatown

+1 on the 1911 in .45, but I’d also suggest the Beretta PX4. I’ve got one in 9mm (around $550). It’s never failed to shoot and everybody who tries it loves it (including gun snobs). It fits like a glove and it’s good looking to boot.

Otherwise I’m partial to Sigs, but they’re more expensive. The Springfield Armory XDM series has a good reputation, they’re in your price range, and they’re not as ugly as Glocks.

Guns are tools, but I also think they can be works of art too.


56 posted on 03/22/2010 9:12:22 PM PDT by Dexter Morgan (Everyone hides who they are.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

what do you think for a female? Not tiny hands


57 posted on 03/22/2010 9:15:00 PM PDT by RDTF
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To: RDTF

I would go with the Ruger GP100 or the glock .40. Both will come in under your budget but I would spend the rest on ammo to practice with.


58 posted on 03/22/2010 9:24:14 PM PDT by oldenuff2no (Freedom is worth fighting for.)
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To: tatown

Assuming concealed carry is not an issue...

For revolvers, I’m a S&W fan.
In .357 it’s hard to beat the L-frame series of guns.
In stainless, the 681 & 686 or in blued steel the 581 & 586 models. I’d recommend an older used one without the side plate lock. Accurate & reliable guns that can absorb a steady diet of full power magnum ammo or shoot .38 special from wild to mild.

I personally like the .41 magnum in S&W’s either model 57 or 58. But like others have said, you need to handload to fully appreciate the cartridge.

For semi-autos there is almost too many to talk about. Even though I don’t particular like how they feel, it’s hard to go wrong with a 9mm Glock. Decently accurate, reliable as a hammer, easy to maintain and generally pretty cheap.

The S&W MP in either 9mm or .45 is another good choice. I’m really pleased with mine in .45acp. Both accurate & reliable with factory ammo and handloads and feels much better in the hand to me than the Glock counterparts.

But, you might also check out the Sig P220. In some areas killer deals can be had on police department trade-ins. It’s how I got mine. Like new condition, accurate, reliable and was under $500 bucks with three mags, box and paperwork. Don’t think mine saw much time in a holster. Still like my S&W MP better but this was a lot of gun for the money. Only down side is like the model 1911, it only has 7 or 8 round magazines vs the S&W 10 rounders.


59 posted on 03/22/2010 9:24:15 PM PDT by sjmjax
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To: sjmjax

Thank you


60 posted on 03/22/2010 9:26:57 PM PDT by tatown (Obama is Kenyan for "turd")
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