If you had $500.00

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Posted: 3/10/2021 6:20:41 PM EDT

We were having a discussion at work today about if you had $500.00 to spend on a firearm what would you get? This would be a want not a need type of gun, you already have edc, home defense and hunting covered.

One of the guys said ammo which is alway a right answer but not what we were looking for.

Any thoughts?

Posted: 3/10/2021 6:33:17 PM EDT

[#1]

If there was a $500 firearm that I wanted, I would already have it. It isn't until about $1,500 that I wait to buy "want" firearms.

Posted: 3/10/2021 6:44:19 PM EDT

[#2]

Not a gun.

Red dot. RMR for my pistol.

Posted: 3/10/2021 6:44:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Probably the Arex Delta gen 2 optics model.

Posted: 3/10/2021 6:46:33 PM EDT

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Yeah, these are pretty neato

Posted: 3/10/2021 6:53:52 PM EDT

[#5]

Add a grand to that amount and we can talk.

Posted: 3/10/2021 7:02:04 PM EDT

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Yep, $1500 would get a new Python.

Posted: 3/10/2021 7:44:06 PM EDT

[#7]

S&W Model 627.

I'll add the other $700.

Posted: 3/10/2021 7:53:01 PM EDT

[#8]

Probably another PPQ

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:13:20 PM EDT

[#9]

Beretta 92

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:13:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Old Colt Army Special sitting at the local shop.

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:25:18 PM EDT

[#11]

I have a 92fs but would like a M9A1

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:27:10 PM EDT

[#12]

One of those Bond Arms break open 2 shot pistols.

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:40:11 PM EDT

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Yeah, can't think of a single gun in that price range that I'd find interesting.

Posted: 3/10/2021 8:47:33 PM EDT

[#14]

Right now or a year ago?

Posted: 3/10/2021 9:04:40 PM EDT

[#15]

I would kinda like to have a .357 magnum single action revolver to go with my .357 lever action rifle, & PSA has the Uberti Cattleman II, 4 5/8 inch barrel for $499.95.
I would rather have the El Patron, but thats about $660.

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Posted: 3/10/2021 9:09:59 PM EDT

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Yeah, this.

Posted: 3/10/2021 9:14:37 PM EDT

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There aren’t many options out there for a $500 handgun right now, certainly nothing that I’d be all that interested in.

You’d probably have to double that amount before I found anything I’d be willing to throw many at.

Posted: 3/10/2021 9:50:03 PM EDT

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Are there any sub $500 guns at the moment? I can't think of any from before things went south other than SCCY and a few of the little sub compacts. I would love to try one of the new SCCY DVG1-RD's but they seem to be vaporware. I have a CPX2 that is an excellent gun for the money.

Lots of guns I want but I can't think of anything that falls under $500.

I've been wanting a Beretta PX4 compact 9mm. A Sig P365. A Ruger 22/45. And several more.

Posted: 3/10/2021 9:54:05 PM EDT

[#19]

Hi Point .45 carbine

Posted: 3/10/2021 10:07:02 PM EDT

[#20]

Beretta 21 Bobcat Or
Beretta 9000s in .40

Posted: 3/10/2021 10:15:31 PM EDT

[#21]

Any flavor of Remington shotgun I could get for the $500.

Posted: 3/10/2021 10:16:18 PM EDT

[#22]

I'd buy one if those CAA glock kits

Posted: 3/10/2021 10:56:45 PM EDT

[#23]

Decent, good shape Gen 3 Glock 34 w/ OD frame and honest wear.

Posted: 3/10/2021 11:08:39 PM EDT

[#24]

Cimarron El Malo 2 3.5” 45 Colt or Uberti 1873 12 round 22 Lr

Posted: 3/10/2021 11:14:36 PM EDT

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This year's $500 is last year's $326.50

Posted: 3/10/2021 11:35:45 PM EDT

[#26]

Reloading components. Primers, bullets, powder. I have plenty of brass.

Posted: 3/11/2021 12:24:27 AM EDT

[#27]

If I had $500, I’d be RICH!

Posted: 3/11/2021 5:34:52 AM EDT

[#28]

2, maybe 3 boxes 9mm Blazer brass

Posted: 3/11/2021 6:59:44 AM EDT

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Now we’re talking.

Posted: 3/11/2021 7:01:09 AM EDT

[#30]

Sig 356. I have the xl and like it so much I’m thinking of getting the small on too

Posted: 3/11/2021 8:43:06 AM EDT

[#31]

I would walk the gun show and see whatever hit my fancy. If looking new, G29.

Posted: 3/11/2021 9:23:44 AM EDT

[#32]

Training !

Posted: 3/11/2021 9:27:58 AM EDT

[#33]

If having $500 to spend is an "IF", then you have no business spending $500. Just saying.

Posted: 3/11/2021 9:55:29 AM EDT

[#34]

Find another $150, and get a Full size Walther PDP.

i want one, but dont really have a use for one. I dont like having guns that I dont have a use for. I

Posted: 3/11/2021 10:22:33 AM EDT

[#35]

Just for fun a CP33.

Posted: 3/11/2021 10:48:30 AM EDT

[#36]

Ruger American Ranch in 300 Blackout is a fine 500 dollar gun

threaded barrel and takes PMags

Posted: 3/11/2021 10:49:10 AM EDT

[#37]

509?

Posted: 3/11/2021 11:35:29 AM EDT

[#38]

A Husqvarna 640 in .30-06.

Posted: 3/11/2021 11:36:30 AM EDT

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Oh my God, your virtue is stunning.

Posted: 3/11/2021 11:48:58 AM EDT

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What if it's $500 that is allocated for fun money? Not everyone drops $500 on breakfast without thinking twice, that does not mean that they don't deserve to buy something that they might enjoy.

Posted: 3/11/2021 12:01:25 PM EDT

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Have a 21A and 950BS in 25acp. Have been dubbed the "prostitute pistols". So much fun to shoot.

$500 to spend on a "want", I'd probably pick up a little NAA revolver or look for a vintage Single Six to go with the Bearcat I'm picking up this weekend.

Posted: 3/11/2021 2:12:10 PM EDT

[#42]

I bought a Tisas 1911 list is $479.00 I paid a little more. I bought the B45R but the GI model is right at
$500.00 They have forged frames and slides. Quality is very good worth a look if you are at this price range. I have 100 rounds thru it no problems at all with the gun.

Posted: 3/11/2021 2:22:34 PM EDT

[#43]

How much is a Glock 29?

Posted: 3/11/2021 2:29:20 PM EDT

[#44]

I'm done with guns right now. Prices are too high, I have a number already, ammo to shoot through them is too expensive or too expensive to replace from existing stock, and bans on a national level are picking up speed.

I would be looking at quality optics, body armor if you don't have it, reloading equipment and components (although that's stupid high now too), maybe a basic thermal scanner like the AGM TM160 with one of @gaspain helmet mounts. If you have the basics of guns covered already, and are lacking in the areas I just described, that's where I'd go.

But to keep handgun related, spend $100 with Dynamic Weapon solutions to get your Glock slide gut for an RMR and look for a deal on a used Trijicon RMR. Make your existing handgun more versatile.

Posted: 3/11/2021 2:54:44 PM EDT

[#45]

For $500 I'd get more mags for the guns I already have.

Posted: 3/11/2021 3:06:51 PM EDT

[#46]

I got all the guns I NEEEEEDDD right now. But one thing I don't have that would be cool and at that price point would be a Ruger Mark IV Tactical. Or maybe a Stainless Target. With a threaded barrel of course.