[coldsolderjoint]

Hello guys,

Wondering if all you guys could put together your minds to help round out a collection of pistols. I really don't have a purpose for the new gun, but I have one permit left, and I would like to use it before it expires (Jan 15th). I will have approximately $400 to spend (possibly a bit more, if the Xmas overtime comes through in enough time).

Just so you know, here are the specifics:

-I'm in NJ, a concealable or a Backup Gun would be for range use only, CCW isn't a legal option.
-No real restrictions as to caliber, if something looked good in .40SW, I would probably be drawn to it as my father has a .40 and we can share ammo.
-Surplus or Modern Pistols are OK as long as they are in the price range.
-Unique guns with history or weird ones would be OK too.
-I compete in USPSA style "practice?" matches at the range every few weeks. (Beginner - Production Class).

Here is the list of friends it would be joining:
-Walther P22
-Rock Island 1911 GI
-XD9 Service
-XD45 Compact Bi-Tone
-Taurus 608 .357 Revolver
-Russian Nagant

I have considered another Base Model 1911 for customizing, a used XD40, a used S+W police trade in, and a few others, but none seemed to really jump out at me as "Buy ME!" like the others have.

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[sldghmr]

Call me old fashionm but I didn't see a 12 gauge in your collection. My suggestion would be a 12 gauge pump by Mossberg, Remington, or Wnchster.

 

[coldsolderjoint]

Sorry, for the long winded question. I was specifically talking about pistols Don't get me started on the long arms. LOL :razz:

 

[JhankG]

How about one of those CPO sigs? I think they are in that price range and you could get one in 40.

 

[fat1]

how about a used or new Glock?

 

[mr1incred1ble]

shotty or a used glock 20 (10mm!)

 

[sldghmr]

There are so many options: Kahr CW series, Smith J Frame, and the CPO Sig sounds good too.

 

[jandlp14]

Everybody needs a SA revolver, any caliber will do:grin:

 

[Polymerhead]

Can you get a CPO sig for $400?

I was thinking the German P6 would be a good choice. Cheap and high quality.

 

[billbrasky]

well since you cant carry it you are in total different situation from me. I am at a point i would mostly only want guns i can carry, i am interested in a sub compact 9mm like a kahr pm9 or a Rohrbaugh.

Since your gun would be purely for fun why not a 44 mag, or s &w 500 mag.

I know you cant get either for $400 but you said you have overtime comming, is it like $100 bucks or like $300.

Hopefully its like $300 and then you can get a used one, or save up a bit more.

Since its a fun gun range gun, i wouldnt get same ole, same ole if it was me.

Get radical.

 

[sldghmr]

Everybody needs a SA revolver, any caliber will do:grin:

I didn't know Springfield made a revolver.

 

[fat1]

in that context SA=Single Action (think cowboy gun)

 

[sldghmr]

in that context SA=Single Action (think cowboy gun)

OK got it.

 

[FunkyD]

in that context SA=Single Action (think cowboy gun)

Exactly. I was thinking that a Ruger Single Six might be a good idea.

 

[bowl443]

How about a CZ?

Maybe a 75 or a RAMI...

 

[Tattooed Bard]

How about a CZ?

Maybe a 75 or a RAMI...

Even better, get one of the Romanian TT-33 or Tokarovs that are showing up now... very similiar to the 1911 and the cost is about 250 or so shipped leaving a bit for ammo to shoot

 

[TimXD9]

How about one of those CPO sigs? I think they are in that price range and you could get one in 40.

Don't know if you can get a 'classic' CPO Sig (w/alloy frame) for $400, but if you can I say jump on it.

 

[jmichna]

If you like your Walther P22, consider the P99 in .40S&W... sweet shooting weapon. Is my daughter's favorite.

You are also missing a .44mag wheel gun... S&W Model 29 Classic (in 6.5" blued, known as the "Dirty Harry" gun).

 

[coldsolderjoint]

Sweet. Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

I just found out today that the overtime will be at least $300 (maybe more depending on which paycheck it gets put into).. so that's good news for me!

I have nothing against Glocks, I know they are good reliable guns, but they just don't feel right to me, and I'm not too sure about a single action revolver, or if theres a cowboy competition around here. I forgot to add that Kel-Tec is out of the question due to a prior bad experiance.

I do like the tokarev, but the plan is that this will be the "last" handgun before I start saving for a house, so I think I'd like to go a bit on the larger scale.

The sig CPO in .40, or maybe the S+W .500 or .44 mag revolvers seem like viable options now

 

[JhankG]

Sweet. Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

I just found out today that the overtime will be at least $300 (maybe more depending on which paycheck it gets put into).. so that's good news for me!

I have nothing against Glocks, I know they are good reliable guns, but they just don't feel right to me, and I'm not too sure about a single action revolver, or if theres a cowboy competition around here. I forgot to add that Kel-Tec is out of the question due to a prior bad experiance.

I do like the tokarev, but the plan is that this will be the "last" handgun before I start saving for a house, so I think I'd like to go a bit on the larger scale.

The sig CPO in .40, or maybe the S+W .500 or .44 mag revolvers seem like viable options now

Since I was the first to suggest a Sig CPO, do I get a finders fee?