Posted: 10/20/2009 6:59:22 PM EDT
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I need a handgun that is cheap, will function 100%, and is not a full sized pistol for a trunk gun. I don't care about accuracy, looks, etc. It can be a semi auto or revolver. Prefer 9mm or smaller, but not required. By cheap I'm taking under $200.
Does anything fit that bill? Thanks |
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http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Czech_CZ-82_9x18_Pistol.html Best you're going to do in that range. |
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What about a Hi-Point pistol....they are ugly as all hell and very cheap and from the numerous reviews seem to go bang every time.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48302 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48311 |
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Why are you saying you need a "Trunk Gun", but it can't be a full sized pistol? It makes no sense. One of the Makarov types is going to be your best option in that price range. The above mentioned one is what I would get, from CDNN. Sorry, I guess I should have said glove box gun... |
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Why are you saying you need a "Trunk Gun", but it can't be a full sized pistol? It makes no sense. One of the Makarov types is going to be your best option in that price range. The above mentioned one is what I would get, from CDNN. Sorry, I guess I should have said glove box gun... PA-63. /thread/ |
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Quoted: Sorry but i've seen two not make it through a full mag. First time was at an indoor range and a security out fit was qualifying poor guy couldn't get two rounds off without it jamming on him. Second time a coworker of mine bought one in 45 and it would choke every mag. we tried more lube and cleaning it but no luck. What about a Hi-Point pistol....they are ugly as all hell and very cheap and from the numerous reviews seem to go bang every time. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48302 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48311 At least it looks scary and with that huge slide you could probably beat someone pretty badly with it. |
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Why are you saying you need a "Trunk Gun", but it can't be a full sized pistol? It makes no sense. One of the Makarov types is going to be your best option in that price range. The above mentioned one is what I would get, from CDNN. Sorry, I guess I should have said glove box gun... PA-63. /thread/ +1 for your specs. That or an appearance challenged S&W or Ruger revolver |
| I've personally never seen a centerfire semi-auto pistol for under $200 that I would trust my life on after it went through the abuse of living in a trunk for god knows how long? The only thing you might get lucky enough to find in your price range that would do the trick is an older SS revolver but even then, getting a decent one for under $200 may prove difficult? I found a S&W M65 with 4" barrel for close to $250 once so you might be able to get an older Ruger for less? |
| i purchased a 3rd generation Smith about 5 years ago for just this purpose. It was a typical S&W 9mm that I couldn't hit squat with. For the difference in price I promised myself that I would never go cheap on a pistol again. I found it just wasn't worth it. It's not that I need to spend $1500 on a pistol to feel good about it, but for $400 you can get a great Springfield Armory or Glock and just know you have a good gun that you don't need to worry about. |
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Sorry but i've seen two not make it through a full mag. First time was at an indoor range and a security out fit was qualifying poor guy couldn't get two rounds off without it jamming on him. Second time a coworker of mine bought one in 45 and it would choke every mag. we tried more lube and cleaning it but no luck.
What about a Hi-Point pistol....they are ugly as all hell and very cheap and from the numerous reviews seem to go bang every time. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48302 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_268/products_id/48311 At least it looks scary and with that huge slide you could probably beat someone pretty badly with it. I know its better to have the hi points mags loaded to one less. So if it holds 8 rounds only put seven in. I have a friend who bough one for fun and to see if they were all that bad. It never jammed with seven in the mag but has ALOT of problems with 8 rounds in it |
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I've personally never seen a centerfire semi-auto pistol for under $200 that I would trust my life on after it went through the abuse of living in a trunk for god knows how long? The only thing you might get lucky enough to find in your price range that would do the trick is an older SS revolver but even then, getting a decent one for under $200 may prove difficult? I found a S&W M65 with 4" barrel for close to $250 once so you might be able to get an older Ruger for less? Russian Makarov 9x18 
But I agree, a S&W model 65 or 66 would be perfect. |
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i purchased a 3rd generation Smith about 5 years ago for just this purpose. It was a typical S&W 9mm that I couldn't hit squat with. For the difference in price I promised myself that I would never go cheap on a pistol again. I found it just wasn't worth it. It's not that I need to spend $1500 on a pistol to feel good about it, but for $400 you can get a great Springfield Armory or Glock and just know you have a good gun that you don't need to worry about. Or........... an M&P! 
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