Gun enthusiasts - good used pistol for ~$300?

[misle]

I've been shooting rifles since I was about 7 years old. I'm thinking about picking up a 9mm pistol. Why 9mm? Cheap ammo. The pistol will be used mostly for target shooting.

So, I've been looking at a Ruger P94 but I wanted some other opinions/options for Used pistols.

Thanks!

 

[m2kewl]

that's a nice piece!!

question: what process do i need to go thru to get that gun in NYC? legally of course!

 

[308nato]

Used 9mm under $300 covers just about anything. Buy what you like the best. Browning hi-power is a good bet in that range. A Taurus beretta clone would be a great choice. You should get the weapon, 5 or 6 mags and some ammo for $300 if buying used.

 

[misle]

The Browning Hi-Power Standard looks really nice. I wonder if I can find one in town.

The Taurus looks really nice as well.

I don't know much about pistols, so any high quality/reputable 9mm recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Heisenberg]

Glock 17

 

[Bekker]

If you are going to use it for target practice, that's probably too short a barrel for much accuracy for longer distances.

Bekker

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: misle
I've been shooting rifles since I was about 7 years old. I'm thinking about picking up a 9mm pistol. Why 9mm? Cheap ammo. The pistol will be used mostly for target shooting.

So, I've been looking at a Ruger P94 but I wanted some other opinions/options for Used pistols.

Thanks!

What else would you use a 9mm for? Cappin thugs?

 

[wQuay]

CZ75b or Steyr M9. Go here and search for related topics.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: misle
I've been shooting rifles since I was about 7 years old. I'm thinking about picking up a 9mm pistol. Why 9mm? Cheap ammo. The pistol will be used mostly for target shooting.

So, I've been looking at a Ruger P94 but I wanted some other opinions/options for Used pistols.

Thanks!

What else would you use a 9mm for? Cappin thugs?

LOL no kidding

 

[BillGates]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Glock 17

Definitely - if you can find one for that cheap, that is. Preban 17 round magazines would be a bonus too.

 

[misle]

Damn, the CZ 75B looks really nice.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: Moralpanic

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: misle
I've been shooting rifles since I was about 7 years old. I'm thinking about picking up a 9mm pistol. Why 9mm? Cheap ammo. The pistol will be used mostly for target shooting.

So, I've been looking at a Ruger P94 but I wanted some other opinions/options for Used pistols.

Thanks!

What else would you use a 9mm for? Cappin thugs?

LOL no kidding

"Home Defense." I'm not saying buying a pistol for home defense is necessarily a good or bad thing, but that could be another use. Or at least another reason someone might buy one.

 

[Actaeon]

Originally posted by: misle
The Browning Hi-Power Standard looks really nice. I wonder if I can find one in town.

The Taurus looks really nice as well.

I don't know much about pistols, so any high quality/reputable 9mm recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Taurus and the Ruger looks pretty cool....

... but the Browning looks like something straight out of Normandy.

 

[misle]

Originally posted by: Actaeon


Taurus and the Ruger looks pretty cool....

... but the Browning looks like something straight out of Normandy.

I think that's the appeal. It just looks bad ass, kinda scary looking.

I'm going to hit the pawn shops tomorrow and see what's out there.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Quality firearms do not tend to depreciate in value if they are well cared for. If you find a pistol for sale that is a quality name, but the price is ridiculously low, I would be suspicious.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

I was into shooting revolvers and used to post at sixgunner.com.

When inexpensive autos came up the P94 got good ink. Probably cost more but
the CZ line of arms has surprised many.

 

[Ausm]

here is my piece

Ausm

 

[Wintermute76]

The P94 will be a good pistol, they're a bit clunky tho, and it's not a great carry peice if you ever decide to go that route. I had a Ruger P90.

If you can go and extra hundred or two you can get a lot more options.

I have a Para Ordnance 18.9 that I picked up for $500. 18 round pre ban mags in a DA 1911 style handgun.

 

[MooseKnuckle]

You might want to try a used or new CZ75 or maybe a Tanfoglio...