Where to find good pistol for under $500

[capp325]

Whats wrong with any Ruger ??? Or Norinco for that matter??

TG

Ruger semi-autos are a decent choice if all you need is a gun that shoots straight. Having said that, they are bulky, not the most accurate, and really not outstanding in any way. They are decent guns for the money but there are better pistols out there that cost only a little more. With regards to Norinco, they are pretty crude firearms which is not unexpected considering their cost. Their aluminum frame guns also have a reputation for having very short lifespans.

Some people seem to think that a first pistol should be an "economy model", sort of like your first car. That's actually a bad idea.Your first pistol should be the best gun you can afford. Why? Because it's a lot less frustrating to learn on a gun that is accurate, reliable and has a good trigger. You want to spend time improving your fundamental skills, not struggling with a suboptimal gun. In other words, you want a gun that shoots much better than you do. When you look at your targets and see crappy groups, you want to be sure that it's your fault, not the gun's.

 

[highlander]

Check uot the web sites for Armco and Tradeex, they carry a number of used guns, such as the Walther P1/38, at very good prices some as low as $299.00. Also try Elwood Epps. All three a really good to deal with.

 

[Trigun]

Ruger semi-autos are a decent choice if all you need is a gun that shoots straight. Having said that, they are bulky, not the most accurate, and really not outstanding in any way. They are decent guns for the money but there are better pistols out there that cost only a little more. With regards to Norinco, they are pretty crude firearms which is not unexpected considering their cost. Their aluminum frame guns also have a reputation for having very short lifespans.

Some people seem to think that a first pistol should be an "economy model", sort of like your first car. That's actually a bad idea.Your first pistol should be the best gun you can afford. Why? Because it's a lot less frustrating to learn on a gun that is accurate, reliable and has a good trigger. You want to spend time improving your fundamental skills, not struggling with a suboptimal gun. In other words, you want a gun that shoots much better than you do. When you look at your targets and see crappy groups, you want to be sure that it's your fault, not the gun's.

Good statement!

Trigun

 

[P89]

I can say that I have now put roughly 7000 rounds through my Ruger P89. I have never had it jam,it eats any ammo I feed it and it shoots better than any glock 17 I have ever used. I have a buddy who owns a glock 17 and wishes he had bought a P89. That being said, they are no frills, and people must remember they were built for law enforcement, so they were designed to take a beating, and not look "pretty". magazines are cheap I bought brand new stainless from the factory for 35.00 Canadian. As far as accuracy goes, I have had no problems with mine, however i would reccomend a hogue grip and trigger job. both of these improved the accuracy. I would reccomend this to anyone just getting into shooting, they are proven and reliable firearm, with many accessories available for them. I would also reccomend a CZ, I think one the most under rated firearm companies in the world. They consistanly produce excellent firearms. If you can get a CZ 75 used go for it, or hold off abit save your money and go for the CZ-75 SP-01, its a great shooter. hope that helps and happy hunting.

 

[IM_Lugger]

Some people seem to think that a first pistol should be an "economy model", sort of like your first car. That's actually a bad idea.Your first pistol should be the best gun you can afford. Why? Because it's a lot less frustrating to learn on a gun that is accurate, reliable and has a good trigger. You want to spend time improving your fundamental skills, not struggling with a suboptimal gun. In other words, you want a gun that shoots much better than you do. When you look at your targets and see crappy groups, you want to be sure that it's your fault, not the gun's.

I agree, (my frist handgun was $1000 plus tax) BUT spending more money doesn't automatically mean getting a better gun...