Norinco NZ40 - 40 cal clone of the CZ85 - $349 and light years ahead of the highpoint. At least the barrel locks and mags are available. In reality I'd recomend getting a 9mm, the cost of ammo is much better - and ammo, not the gun is the biggest expense in shooting. Better again would be the Turkish Beretta clone, it's another step up but I've looked hard and compared side by side with Italian Berettas, and they're at least as good for $499 as the M9 is for $700.
Picking up my first hand gun ; Hi Point JCP .40 S&W 4.5
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As others have said DON"T DO IT, take an electric drill to the range and yell bang it will be less of a bad experience.
In all seriousness don't pickup something you already figure your going to dump. This hideous firearm will not give you the proper introduction into this hobby. A Norinco clone of a CZ75b or CZ85 would be my suggestion. Yes its a clone but of a proven design.
Or pick up a Ruger Mark 2 or comparable 22 cal pistol for around $400.00 less if bought used.
Regardless of what you do we will accept you as one of our own ............................... welcome.
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In all seriousness don't pickup something you already figure your going to dump. This hideous firearm will not give you the proper introduction into this hobby. A Norinco clone of a CZ75b or CZ85 would be my suggestion. Yes its a clone but of a proven design.
Or pick up a Ruger Mark 2 or comparable 22 cal pistol for around $400.00 less if bought used.
Regardless of what you do we will accept you as one of our own ............................... welcome.
http://www.marstar.ca/dynamic/category.jsp?catid=75662
Dude...buy $250 with of ammo for your M&P. Cheap guns are never a mystery. The results are 100% predictable. If your new to the sport, buy a mid-range gun ( like the M&P), plenty of ammo and go have some fun. If you have a few $ left over, I would suggest some lessons. Nothing more exciting than that " Aha!" moment when your learning from a pro. That's my 2 cents
"hey guys, I'm 13 and i'm starting to realize I like girls, so I thought I'd get me this cheap dwarf grandpa gigolo for my first time"
girls = grandpa ????? something doesn't add up
I own a lot of pistols. The M &P was one of the most pleasant surprises. It handles well and I can hit what I aim at. I paid $500 for a lightly used one. Almost double the cost of a Hi Point, i know.
I have 4 different models of Norc CZ clones. After trigger jobs they are superb. That is what I would suggest as a cheap entry level gun.
That said, i just a used HiPoint carbine for giggles. I want to see what I can do with a $250 gun.
I have 4 different models of Norc CZ clones. After trigger jobs they are superb. That is what I would suggest as a cheap entry level gun.
That said, i just a used HiPoint carbine for giggles. I want to see what I can do with a $250 gun.
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Some solid advice here... avoid cheap crap. I have a few friends who thought they were smart buying cheap crap only to find out that you do in fact get what you pay for. All the money they saved evaporated when they took a loss selling the junk (kind of a douchey move IMO) to some other sucker and had to pony up for some quality gear.
Then again, this thing looks like a badass BB pistol from Cdn. Tire... what could possibly go wrong?
And in conclusion, you can't polish a turd.
The end.
Then again, this thing looks like a badass BB pistol from Cdn. Tire... what could possibly go wrong?
And in conclusion, you can't polish a turd.
The end.
lol Im slow
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a lot of folks will give you flack over a Hi Point....but a LOT of people have them. I've handled a couple...and they're not horrible...kinda funky look about them actually. I personally think that for the money,they're a good introduction to polymer pistols. Price is a factor for some folks...pistols are not cheap. Hope you get hours of enjoyment out of it, because at the end of the day...thats the goal.
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oh...+1 on the Tokarev....that pistol is the deal of the year...I'd snatch one up before everyone else realizes they're awesome
Do not cheap out on guns, because you will long for something better in the long run, trust me. Especially don't get a cheap gun in an expensive round like .40.
Save your money and get a quality gun from the getgo, learn how to maintain it properly, and it will last you a lifetime [and then some] of shooting, and you will not feel like you made a mistake.
If you want to go for a centerfire...
For around $500, you can get a Ruger SR9, a great gun. A hundred more you will be in Smith & Wesson M&P territory.
A couple of hundred bucks more, get a Glock 17, or a 92FS, or CZ-75 territory.
There are some inexpensive guns, and some clones out there for less money. I'd suggest resist the financial temptation and go for the original gun. Higher resale, a better overall gun, more enjoyment, plus you don't have to worry about which part is not compatible when the company goes belly-up or is hard to secure parts for.
Save your money and get a quality gun from the getgo, learn how to maintain it properly, and it will last you a lifetime [and then some] of shooting, and you will not feel like you made a mistake.
If you want to go for a centerfire...
For around $500, you can get a Ruger SR9, a great gun. A hundred more you will be in Smith & Wesson M&P territory.
A couple of hundred bucks more, get a Glock 17, or a 92FS, or CZ-75 territory.
There are some inexpensive guns, and some clones out there for less money. I'd suggest resist the financial temptation and go for the original gun. Higher resale, a better overall gun, more enjoyment, plus you don't have to worry about which part is not compatible when the company goes belly-up or is hard to secure parts for.
