need hand gun recommendations

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Posted: 11/26/2002 12:48:13 PM EDT

Hi all,

A friend of mine asked me for some advice on a handgun for him. Here is his criteria:
1. around 300- 400 bucks
2. very reliable
3. very accurate
4. he is a lefty so a ambi safety would be nice

I recommended the cz 75b for the price range. any other ideas? used might be a good idea. He said he saw a good deal on a ruger. I told him to hold off until i get a list of options for him.

Thanks
Lojack

Posted: 11/26/2002 12:53:17 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd look for a 1st Gen Glock for $400. I know there are some listed on EE right now. I think you can also get a Beretta 92 for around $400 if you look hard enough.

Posted: 11/26/2002 12:54:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Should be able to find a decent S&W 9mm or a Beretta 92F for around $400 if he shops hard. Ditto for the CZ new as well as the XD Springfield and possibly a good used Glock w/o hi caps.

I would recommend that he not rule out a nice 3-4in S&W or Ruger revolver in .357 either.

Posted: 11/26/2002 1:08:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Has your friend considered a .38/.357 revolver?
Ambidextrous, very reliable, and most service revolvers are much more accurate than most service autos.
The best part is that used S&W or Ruger revolvers are commonly available for around $250 – at least in this part of the country.
With the other $150 your friend can buy a case of ammunition or get a head start on a reloading set-up.

Posted: 11/26/2002 1:24:54 PM EDT

[#4]

I think I paid around 325 for my 92F.

the only thing I DON'T like about it is the safty is kinda too far away for the thumb.

Posted: 11/26/2002 3:34:03 PM EDT

[#5]

I second Maddock re/ the used .357, look for a police trade-in like a S&W 686. Those babys have been armorer maintained, carried a lot, and generally shot very little. Mine is a tack driver. Ambi-yes, reliable-yes, accurate-yes, price-WAY less than $400. Speedloaders are a whole lot cheaper than magazines too, and if you find yourself needing more that 6 well placed shots methinks you're in the wrong line of business.

-Eric

Posted: 11/26/2002 3:52:15 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm going to have to go with the other guys and say the Beretta 92F. Good, reliable, and not that expensive.

Posted: 11/26/2002 3:52:27 PM EDT

[#7]

A Taurus PT-99 is/was a pretty good handgun. Ambidextrious, takes high caps, and even has adjustable sights. Mine was accurate and reliable, should have kept it.

MM419

Posted: 11/26/2002 6:36:21 PM EDT

[#8]

btt

Posted: 11/26/2002 6:46:21 PM EDT

[#9]

[url]http://www.kyimports.com/beretta.htm#Beretta[/url]
[url]http://www.kyimports.com/sw.htm#s&w[/url]

[:D]

Posted: 11/26/2002 6:52:38 PM EDT

[#10]

I'd go with a Ruger P-series. You can sometime find them brand new for under $300. My first gun was a Ruger P89 and I never had it jam and I ran about 3000 rounds through it. Might want to look at the Springfield XD pistols as well.

Right now AIM surplus is selling used Sig P228's for $400. Can't get much better than a Sig.

Posted: 11/26/2002 6:58:03 PM EDT

[#11]

CZ40.

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