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Posted: 7/26/2004 10:40:16 AM EDT

If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

Posted: 7/26/2004 10:50:18 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

Springfield "Mil-Spec" 1911, no question in my mind. Its not exactly "small" as you requested, but its the best $500 you can spend for a NIB pistol.

Posted: 7/26/2004 10:54:21 AM EDT

[#2]

If I remember correctly you can get a Colt 1991 in that price range. That would be the way I would go. They are a great looking pistol, also I never had any problems with the one I had. I have also seen quality control issues with other pistols in this price range that the manufacture either refused to fix under warrinty or gave the owner greif about getting it fixed.

Posted: 7/26/2004 11:43:43 AM EDT

[#3]

Smith & Wesson in 10MM. Probably a 1066 or 1026 model.

Good strong pistol frame. I really like the S&W autos (though I know many who don't) - I like to get odd ball things also.

Posted: 7/26/2004 12:01:44 PM EDT

[#4]

I would spend $600 and get $200 Walther P22 or Ruger MK2, $200 screw on silencer, $200 tax for said silencer.

Posted: 7/26/2004 12:04:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Colt NRM 1991

Posted: 7/26/2004 12:06:46 PM EDT

[#6]

1911 probably, definately NOT Springfield or Colt....

Posted: 7/26/2004 12:54:48 PM EDT

[#7]

I agree with the 1911's and not Springfield, but I disagree with the Colts. All my Colts have worked well right from the box and all have had real nice triggers. Along with my SIG's and HK's, the Colts are the only guns I havent had to send back for anything. I have a couple of older Springfields that fall in this group too, but their QC of late has been pretty bad.

Posted: 7/26/2004 5:26:56 PM EDT

[#8]

+1 for the Colt 1991. Or give it to me, I'll add a little more and get another HK.

Posted: 7/26/2004 5:38:42 PM EDT

[#9]

Used Sig.

Posted: 7/26/2004 5:42:18 PM EDT

[#10]

A new SIG PRO

Posted: 7/26/2004 6:19:29 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

I'd get another $500 so I could buy something good!

Posted: 7/26/2004 6:32:25 PM EDT

[#12]

A glock 17

"why" do I really have to answer ? ,well because that's the next gun I'm getting !!!

Posted: 7/26/2004 6:34:24 PM EDT

[#13]

New Glock or a used Sig or a new CZ

Posted: 7/26/2004 6:38:51 PM EDT

[#14]

Glock, for $ 500 you should be able to get a 19

Posted: 7/26/2004 6:50:09 PM EDT

[#15]

Glock 17. Why? Because I already have a 19 and a 26.

Posted: 7/26/2004 8:13:35 PM EDT

[#16]

Five CZ-52's.!

Maximum firearms for the dollar!

Actually there is a nice little used H&K compact .45 at my FFL going for under $500 right now that I would get.

Posted: 7/27/2004 8:51:13 AM EDT

[#17]

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Glock, for $ 500 you should be able to get a 19

+1... Or a Model, 17, or 22, or 23, or 26, or 27, or 32. That's all depending on caliber I feel necessary to fit my needs and size consideration for mode of carry.

Sly

Posted: 7/27/2004 9:40:59 AM EDT

[#18]

Glock 17/19 or Baseline 1911

Posted: 7/27/2004 10:10:38 AM EDT

[#19]

Springfield sub compact 9mm. Because I just got my Service model XD-40 and absolutly love it.

Posted: 7/27/2004 1:56:50 PM EDT

[#20]

New Glock or a used SIG. I love both designs.

Posted: 7/27/2004 3:32:22 PM EDT

[#21]

Id get a Glock 20, just for the 10mm factor. I can get any glock minus the 18 for under $500.

Posted: 7/27/2004 4:32:31 PM EDT

[#22]

Colt

Posted: 7/27/2004 4:50:52 PM EDT

[#23]

Sigarms sp 2340, in .40
good gun

Posted: 7/27/2004 4:56:07 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Quoted:
If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

Springfield "Mil-Spec" 1911, no question in my mind. Its not exactly "small" as you requested, but its the best $500 you can spend for a NIB pistol.

I agree for $500 that's a solid choice.

Posted: 7/27/2004 4:57:42 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
New Glock or a used Sig or a new CZ

Please do not use the word "GLOCK" so close to the word "SIG".

Fine SigArms handguns all around the world are cringing with horror....

Posted: 7/31/2004 9:54:15 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Quoted:
New Glock or a used Sig or a new CZ

Please do not use the word "GLOCK" so close to the word "SIG".

Fine SigArms handguns all around the world are cringing with horror....

Or vice-versa...

No I don't have problem with sigs, but I do believe in the phrase "Glock Perfection"

Posted: 7/31/2004 10:01:23 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Quoted:
New Glock or a used Sig or a new CZ

Please do not use the word "GLOCK" so close to the word "SIG".

Fine SigArms handguns all around the world are cringing with horror....

Ah yes, the Fear of irrelevancy...

Posted: 8/1/2004 5:23:24 AM EDT

[#28]

I've seen NIB .40S&W Browning hi-powers go for $450. I've seen used ones under $400. Buy a used one and a coupla extra mags and some ammo, and for $500 you have a dead-reliable pistol with a SA trigger that has good sights and can be carried cocked/locked.

Posted: 8/1/2004 11:21:16 AM EDT

[#29]

used usp 45
iv seen them for 550, put 500 donw and come back the next ween and pick up!

Posted: 8/1/2004 12:17:48 PM EDT

[#30]

Browning Hi-Power polished blue model in 9mm.

Posted: 8/1/2004 12:52:35 PM EDT

[#31]

They just never look that pretty after you carry them.

Posted: 8/1/2004 12:53:58 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

I just bought a TRP for that much. I havent even picked it up yet!

Posted: 8/1/2004 1:28:01 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
If you had $500 to spend on a pistol/ small firearm.... What would you get and why?
Just curious....

tj

CZ 75 SA - Well made, ambi controls, cheap ammo, good trigger, very reliable. $399 all day so you have money left over for Wally World 9mm @ $10 a box.

Posted: 8/1/2004 9:50:08 PM EDT

[#34]

Sig definitely. I also own a glock 22 and a kimber 1911 so ive seen the other side of the fence. Its a matter of taste. You have to love the glocks simplicity and eas of field stripping. The 1911 is a blast to shoot. The sig is a nice combination of each.

Posted: 8/1/2004 10:05:24 PM EDT

[#35]

SIG P220

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