Best Handgun for the money right now? - Page 2

magnus392 · 07-07-2006, 03:40 PM

I like my XD-45, and the my Springfield Champ... in .45 ACP you can't go wrong, well unless you get a Ruger, lol.

NCshooter26 · 07-07-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magnus392

I like my XD-45, and the my Springfield Champ... in .45 ACP you can't go wrong, well unless you get a Ruger, lol.

Hey...Rugers aren't too bad, unless you want an accurate pistol...I had a P95 in 9mm, would feed any ammo you put through it, but with anything above 115 gr. you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.

In my opinion, the taurus and the springfield are both good guns, or a classic 1911 would be good.

magnus392 · 07-07-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NCshooter26

Hey...Rugers aren't too bad, unless you want an accurate pistol...I had a P95 in 9mm, would feed any ammo you put through it, but with anything above 115 gr. you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.

In my opinion, the taurus and the springfield are both good guns, or a classic 1911 would be good.

I had a P-89 and it was fairly accurate but I only ran 115's through it. Now a P-90...I couldn't get better than a 6" group with it at 10 yards, when I could grab up a beater Llama 1911 standing in the same spot, same ammo and get 2" groups.

pfalz2 · 07-07-2006, 10:49 PM

Good thread, I leaning toward a Taurus, just need to decide on which model.

Icarus · 07-07-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by magnus392

I had a P-89 and it was fairly accurate but I only ran 115's through it. Now a P-90...I couldn't get better than a 6" group with it at 10 yards, when I could grab up a beater Llama 1911 standing in the same spot, same ammo and get 2" groups.

I love my p-89. It is accurate, as far as I can see. 20 feet or so. It is very dependable. And my truck carpet has a permanant indention from where it rides along with me everyday. But I also love my Taurus pistols. All of them both revolvers and autos, never had any trouble.

WJH308 · 07-08-2006, 08:50 PM

I bought a 7 month old used CZ 75 combat model 9mm. The one in olive drab frame and black receiver for 275$. I traded my Sig p220 in for it and money. The p220 was nice but the CZ in my hands is far more accurate. Probably because its 9mm and not .45. The P220 I had was also a used gun and a little too used.

Cephus · 07-08-2006, 09:39 PM

1911 for this old coot ,I can a man size target 100yds with no problems !!!!

Zane Zackerly · 07-09-2006, 04:02 PM

I may go with the "cake and eat it too" strategy.

For the time being I may get a Glock 17 because they're almost indestructible (I traded off my last 17 several years ago).

Then I'll just start my research for either a well-made 1911 or some other pistol.

WetKnife · 07-09-2006, 10:06 PM

Magnus , my brother bought a investment real estate purchase of land near where you are. Problem is we never saw it. If I give you directions and permission to hunt on the land will you send back some pictures and map out the area. He bought a parcel On-Line 9 months ago ?

HorseSoldier176 · 07-10-2006, 02:25 PM

M-1911A1

What other choice is there?

ACOG · 07-11-2006, 03:50 AM

For the money I like SIG's. They are a bit pricey. But it is a SIG. I have two at the moment and plan to have a couple more.

ACOG · 07-11-2006, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WetKnife

Magnus , my brother bought a investment real estate purchase of land near where you are. Problem is we never saw it. If I give you directions and permission to hunt on the land will you send back some pictures and map out the area. He bought a parcel On-Line 9 months ago ?

How many Acres Knife? Did they give him any idea of what kind of animals might be on the property? Deer Hogs Turkey and so on?

Hey Magnus how far are you from Erath and Comanche Countys?

Sanders · 07-11-2006, 02:44 PM

If you must have a 9mm -- I just saw this at AIM Surplus -- a pre "B" series CZ75.

I've shot these and they are a helluva lot of fun. Very similar to a High Power. We used to buy them through the Rod and Gun Club in Germany for $300 in the 80's, so the price is in line.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C...mm_Pistol.html

moses · 07-18-2006, 12:46 AM

1911 45acp or sig 220 45acp you can find the sig in a cpo (pre owned) factory gone over and warrenty good luck Moses:naw

Wolvie · 07-20-2006, 09:43 PM

CDNN and SOG are offerring used Sig's pretty reasonably, i just got a Steyr M9-A1 in 9mm this week, i was supposed to get a 357 sig caliber but they were out of stock. i was firing it last night, it double taps better then my glock, barrel is closer to being inline with my arm when firing then the glock. i still love my glock 17 though

i just posted about being able to finally get a Glock 34 tactical.

i haven't shot the XD series (yet) i did handle the 45 and liked how thin it was, that said i have a Taurus milleniun in 45 an a 24/7 in 45, both of which i also like very much.

just depends on what caliber you want i like the 9mm for the 'cheap' ammo at retail outlets (wallieworld 9mm 100 rds for 12.00)

in 9mm with the 'wonder' guns i'd look at

Glock 17 and 34
Springfield XD 5'' Tactical
Steyr M9-A1 (might be hard as they are pretty new)
Taurus 24/7
EAA Fullsize All Metal Witness

in 45 caliber
Springfield XD Tactical 5''
Taurus 24/7
Taurus 1911 (if you can find one)
Springfield/Kimber "tricked out" 1911

i didn't list the sig's as for me personally, i'm not a big fan of them, nothing wrong with them, just 'not' for me, although i do have 2 TZ99's which are basically 226 clones

07-07-2006, 03:40 PM	#16
magnus392 Thick Skulled Southerner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NETX Posts: 1,196	I like my XD-45, and the my Springfield Champ... in .45 ACP you can't go wrong, well unless you get a Ruger, lol. __________________ "Its all over but the cryin'!" Moonshiner Are You lookin' at Muh Mun-Kee?

07-08-2006, 08:50 PM	#21
WJH308 Jack of all trades Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,944	I bought a 7 month old used CZ 75 combat model 9mm. The one in olive drab frame and black receiver for 275$. I traded my Sig p220 in for it and money. The p220 was nice but the CZ in my hands is far more accurate. Probably because its 9mm and not .45. The P220 I had was also a used gun and a little too used. __________________ God Bless America

07-08-2006, 09:39 PM	#22
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	1911 for this old coot ,I can a man size target 100yds with no problems !!!! __________________ FREEDOM ONLY ACCEPTS ONE PRICE AND THAT IS BLOOD

07-10-2006, 02:25 PM	#25
HorseSoldier176 Retired Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Central PA Posts: 14,148	M-1911A1 What other choice is there? __________________ Free citizens are armed citizens, but only armed citizens are truly free! Bruce R. Gadbois 2008

07-11-2006, 02:44 PM	#28
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,441	If you must have a 9mm -- I just saw this at AIM Surplus -- a pre "B" series CZ75. I've shot these and they are a helluva lot of fun. Very similar to a High Power. We used to buy them through the Rod and Gun Club in Germany for $300 in the 80's, so the price is in line. http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C...mm_Pistol.html __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

07-07-2006, 10:49 PM	#19
pfalz2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 23,435	Good thread, I leaning toward a Taurus, just need to decide on which model.

07-09-2006, 04:02 PM	#23
Zane Zackerly The Mad Messenger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great State of Insanity Posts: 4,222	I may go with the "cake and eat it too" strategy. For the time being I may get a Glock 17 because they're almost indestructible (I traded off my last 17 several years ago). Then I'll just start my research for either a well-made 1911 or some other pistol.

07-09-2006, 10:06 PM	#24
WetKnife February 16 1966- October 23 2008 - US Navy veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island , New York Posts: 8,169	Magnus , my brother bought a investment real estate purchase of land near where you are. Problem is we never saw it. If I give you directions and permission to hunt on the land will you send back some pictures and map out the area. He bought a parcel On-Line 9 months ago ?

07-11-2006, 03:50 AM	#26
ACOG Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,385	For the money I like SIG's. They are a bit pricey. But it is a SIG. I have two at the moment and plan to have a couple more.

07-18-2006, 12:46 AM	#29
moses Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington,Pa Posts: 49	1911 45acp or sig 220 45acp you can find the sig in a cpo (pre owned) factory gone over and warrenty good luck Moses:naw

07-20-2006, 09:43 PM	#30
Wolvie Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 936	CDNN and SOG are offerring used Sig's pretty reasonably, i just got a Steyr M9-A1 in 9mm this week, i was supposed to get a 357 sig caliber but they were out of stock. i was firing it last night, it double taps better then my glock, barrel is closer to being inline with my arm when firing then the glock. i still love my glock 17 though i just posted about being able to finally get a Glock 34 tactical. i haven't shot the XD series (yet) i did handle the 45 and liked how thin it was, that said i have a Taurus milleniun in 45 an a 24/7 in 45, both of which i also like very much. just depends on what caliber you want i like the 9mm for the 'cheap' ammo at retail outlets (wallieworld 9mm 100 rds for 12.00) in 9mm with the 'wonder' guns i'd look at Glock 17 and 34 Springfield XD 5'' Tactical Steyr M9-A1 (might be hard as they are pretty new) Taurus 24/7 EAA Fullsize All Metal Witness in 45 caliber Springfield XD Tactical 5'' Taurus 24/7 Taurus 1911 (if you can find one) Springfield/Kimber "tricked out" 1911 i didn't list the sig's as for me personally, i'm not a big fan of them, nothing wrong with them, just 'not' for me, although i do have 2 TZ99's which are basically 226 clones

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