What's your favorite handgun for under $400?

[GuyWhelan]

I'm looking to buy my first handgun and don't have a lot of money to spend. Does anybody have an opinion (good or bad) about the Keltec PF-9 or P-11 or other recommendations in their price range? Thanks.

 

[Tobias]

Buckmark

S&W 22-A

Kahr CW9......my EDC

 

[Birds Away]

I'm looking to buy my first handgun and don't have a lot of money to spend. Does anybody have an opinion (good or bad) about the Keltec PF-9 or P-11 or other recommendations in their price range? Thanks.

Depends on what you want to use it for; range, carry or competition? Do you prefer polymer or steel. What guns have you shot that you liked or didn't like?

 

[hammer24]

SR9c

 

[Fordtough25]

Under $400? My Kel Tec PF9 rocks are an EDC piece. Not bad to plink with but not as much fun as the big boys. Most quality pistols are above $400 but several are fine.

 

[GuyWhelan]

Depends on what you want to use it for; range, carry or competition? Do you prefer polymer or steel. What guns have you shot that you liked or didn't like?

To answer your questions in order; I plan to carry, once I get some training with whatever it is that I purchase. Not sure on the polymer/steel question, but would guess polymer for a carry gun since it should be lighter. I've not shot much, growing up, my Dad had a 22 revolver that I shot quite a bit. Recently a friend of mine took me to the range and he had a .45 1911 and a .22 target pistol (with a scope). I'm looking for something that will be easily concealable, semi-auto and easy on the budget.

 

[Birds Away]

In order to save you money in the long run I recommend finding a range that has a good variety of rental guns and shooting as many as you can over the course of a few months. I would also recommend making friends with some INGO folks in your area. Most are more than willing to allow others to try out their guns. This may save you from buying the first thing you think you like and then being dissatisfied with it. The more you shoot before you buy the better off you will be. Find the gun you shoot best not the one that is the easiest to conceal. Concealability doesn't count for anything if when you need it you can't hit with it. Virtually any handgun can be concealed. Some are easier than others. A good belt and holster will allow you to more comfortably carry a bigger, i.e. easier to shoot well, gun.

 

[VERT]

SR40C. Very nice.

SR9c

Right now the Rugers get my vote for best overall value.

 

[slowG]

Kahr any cm.. Great guns.

 

[ol' poke]

Right now the Rugers get my vote for best overall value.

+1 for the SR9c

 

[Tomc1947]

I have owned 2 SCCY cpx's. They are dependable, not very accurate but inexpensive(I paid less than 200)and
they are American made. Their customer service is VERY good.

I don't have a SCCY now, but I do have a Canik Shark C. A very high quality CZ clone. Super accurate, good trigger and just fun to shoot.
Some people don't like the fact that they have a manual safety (no decocker), but you can carry them condition 1.

I also have a Bulgarian Makarov and a CZ70, both dependable and under 400.

 

[chef1231]

The Sccy is a great gun for the money. I had never heard of them before but they make a great product. I would love to be able to get my hands on the kel ted pmr-30 which are in that range but I can't find one anywhere.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

M&P22. Not the best choice for self defense, but good for everything else in a semi auto imo.

 

[9mmfan]

I've owned a Taurus 85 that was under $400. Very solid gun. Carried it as back up for many years. Sold that to a friend then with that money I bought a 642. (trigger on the 642 is much nicer) My actual money into the deal was under $400.

 

[nater30/30]

Zastava PAP M92PV 7.62x39mm! $399 from J&G'S, I've never had a pistol shoot 2" groups at 50yds till I got one. What it lacks in concealability and practicality it sure makes up for in raw power and capacity lol.

 

[d.kaufman]

Tangfolio witness p carry. Love it and accurate as hell!

 

[tackshot]

One that I personally own is my Taurus ulta-lite 38 , great for summer carry

 

[IndyGlockMan]

I really like my Ruger SR22. I think I paid $289 for it when they first came out.
Eats everything, accurate, easy to shoot, great teaching tool.

Can't wait to get a Walther CCP when they come out this summer.
MSRP is $469, but it will probably sell for $399-ish from the bigger gun shops.

 

[Glock10MM]

A used Glock or S&W K-frame.

 

[85s10]

I really like my SD 40VE. Fits my hand really well.