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Hi, I have a much younger cousin that is just finishing up his pre criminal / police schooling. He has been successful at getting his restricted license and is shopping for a semi auto pistol to buy.

What is a very reliable semi that the young lad can afford and won't turn into a pile of parts after a while. He is of course, limited of funds like most young lads.........Oh hell, I can't lie, he's cheap like a Bangcock hooker :dancingbanana: so leave out the "premium choices".

I know my long guns, milsurps and antique revolvers so I am not much help, so any constructive help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Arch:)
 
Well...if your cuz really wants something he can afford to buy AND afford to shoot on a limited budget I would suggest going with a .22 such as a Ruger MKIII, a 22/45 etc.

There are always lots of rimfire pistols for sale on the EE.

If he is kean on a centerfire the choice above are good guns. Both can be picked up on the EE now and again.

I would add the Ruger SR9 to the list and it can be had for about $580. I was looking at one the other day and they have a very nice feel to them. These might fit the budget a little better.

Good Luck in your search.

John
 
assuming he's not looking for a .22...

I'd recommend a Taurus 24/7 they're pretty affordable and decent guns, personally I prefer M&P but I'm not the one on the budget :) maybe even Norinco NP-22.
 
I would recommend a Ruger or Browning .22 for inexpensive shooting.

If he wants a centrefire, a CZ 75 or the Tanfoglio clones in 9mm would be an excellent choice.

The surplus Walther P38s and P1s on the market might be suitable if he doesn't plan on using it for practical shooting. They have a heel type magazine release, which makes for slow reloads.
 
Norinco has 1911 in 9mm as well as models NP28 & NP29 both for under $400 at Marstar.

I would agree with "John in BC". If he is on a budget, a .22 my be the best choice as you get buy 500 rnds for under $20.
 
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If he's looking at a career in Policing, get one of the guns that is common as duty-carry. The Glock 22 is the most common in Canada now, and the RCMP use the Smith and Wesson 5942 I think, I'm unsure what the civilian equivalent is, but it wouldn't be hard to find out.

But if that's what hes going to do for a career he may as well practice on one of the pistols he's most likely to use. Would give him an advantage in training.

The Glock can be found used fairly cheap, unsure of the S+W, but it would have to be used because I don't think they make that frame anymore (correct me if I'm wrong, been a while since I looked).

Arctic
 
Norc all the way Baby!

I've said it before and will say it again here for everyone. Norinco all the way. I have owned 3, own 1 now, and they are truly great starters pistols and will eat all the ammo you feed it. Pull the trigger and it makes a bang just like any other pistol, but for hundreds less.

Check them out, you won't be disappointed.
 
jawsman said:
I've said it before and will say it again here for everyone. Norinco all the way. I have owned 3, own 1 now, and they are truly great starters pistols and will eat all the ammo you feed it. Pull the trigger and it makes a bang just like any other pistol, but for hundreds less.

Check them out, you won't be disappointed.
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He specifically asked for a gun that won't turn into a pile of parts after a while. :yingyang: A Norc is fine and all, but the crude machining combined with short barrel life and *****y quality control doesn't exactly make for a long-lasting gun.

Anyway, my vote goes to a Browning Buck Mark, or if he wants something with a bit more punch a G17 or CZ 75B. Shouldn't have trouble finding any of those used if he doesn't wanna buy new.
 
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