What's the cheapest 9mm handgun?

I would think a cheap gun tends to have poor firing accuracy. Are you looking to hit the target at the range, or just hit the paper anywhere???????

Lot's of people here buying cheap pistols, only to go out buying after market parts to improve the gun. I'm not sure if this is just short-sightedness on behalf of the buyer, or is the buyer looking to do a ton of customization on a gun and just want to buy the frame.
 
capp325 said:
Every time you fire a gun, you have a small explosion happening a short distance away from your face. Do you really want the cheapest pistol money can buy? Do you also put the cheapest brakes on your car? The cheapest batteries in your smoke detector?
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How many cheap guns did you own that exploded in your hands? I assume you have some kind of statistic to prove that cheaper guns are more dangerous? While I agree that there's a reason that there's a reason why some things cost more, I personally don't think it necessary makes one more dangerous than another. Especially in gun World where manufacturers( especially with firearms made in USA) can easily be sued.

So, to answer your question - I do not mind cheaper pistol as long as it is not more dangerous than the more expensive counterpart
 
peterrunsguns said:
Gonna have to find something like a used SD9VE... new they are 400
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I had one, think I paid $369 brand new a couple years ago... worst trigger I've ever used.

I'd get a Star Super B before I bought that one again. Doubt you'll get anything better for $300.

I got an unfired Sig Pro, SP2022 on the EE for $500. Best bang for the buck I've encountered and it's a fantastic pistol. You can get a Sig P250 brand new for $499 at sponsors. Girsan 92 is also a good gun. We don't live in the USA and our dollar sucks, you won't get much for $300. Work some overtime and save longer.

"Cheapest Handgun" is really a misnomer as in the long run your biggest investment will be ammunition. You should pay more for a gun and get what you want because it's really a drop in the bucket if you plan on shooting on a regular basis.
 
You can get a tokarev for under $200 and a 9mm barrel and magazine combo for under $100

The thing was made to handle the 7.62x25 round, putting 9mm through it is not going to break it.

Of course, it's a bit of a gamble for accuracy. Some of them shoot great, some of them shoot groups that look like 12g 00 buckshot
 
SigWig said:
Juster - What model norinco?




Marstar... yikes
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Mod. 54-1, Lever Arms (Yikes) with 9mm & 7.65mm barrel. I got it with ammo, some kind of deal.

canmic said:
You can get a tokarev for under $200 and a 9mm barrel and magazine combo for under $100

The thing was made to handle the 7.62x25 round, putting 9mm through it is not going to break it.

Of course, it's a bit of a gamble for accuracy. Some of them shoot great, some of them shoot groups that look like 12g 00 buckshot
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Agreed. Mine is tight, great barrel lockup. The 9mm barrel is a replacement part, so it depends how nicely it drops in.
The ability to shoot 2 kinds of ammo can save money if there is a crate on sale. The Norcarevs are "good for the money", and solidly built. A $1000 gun would be nicer, I expect.
 
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Juster said:
Mod. 54-1, Lever Arms (Yikes) with 9mm & 7.65mm barrel. I got it with ammo, some kind of deal.


Agreed. Mine is tight, great barrel lockup. The 9mm barrel is a replacement part, so it depends how nicely it drops in.
The ability to shoot 2 kinds of ammo can save money if there is a crate on sale. The Norcarevs are "good for the money", and solidly built. A $1000 gun would be nicer, I expect.
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Any special care for the Tokarev? I hear they are prone to rust a bit more
 
OP, I have a somewhat different experience than you have with handguns. You wrote: « I've shot a bunch of different ones in the past and thy are all essentially the same to me. » Well I too have used quite a number of different models and I seem to enjoy more the more expensive ones. They not only «look better», they also feel more quality. Finish is more precise. Tolerances are tighter. Their action is much smoother and they are, at least in my hands more accurate. Try a Smith 41 or a Sig P210 or a Pardini GT-9 or something like that and tell me you have not felt a difference.

Just my opinion

Gilbert
 
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Phat Eagle said:
I'd suggest saving a little more to get a quality inexpensive pistol rather than an older one...

A $450 SD9VE or PPX will likely serve you much better than a $300 Star or Tokarev.
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I recently bought a S&W SD9VE and wow that's a lot of pistol for the price tag. The thing points like a dream and the grip angle is perfect. It also looks dead ###y and not at all cheap like its price tag.

The trigger is intentionally heavy as its was designed as a carry pistol. It doesn't bother me at all because I mostly shoot revolvers but the trigger can be improved greatly with an apex spring kit and trigger.
 
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