Good handguns

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 01:29 AM

im looking to buy a handgun to keep around the house and to carry later? price range around 500? any ideas?

Psychosomatic · 11-16-2010, 02:04 AM

If you've only got 500 to work with and plan on using it as your primary weapon I would go with a Taurus .357. For the price it will always go bang no questions asked. Or if your willing to put out a lil more I would go with a Sig P220. OR pick up a Glock, also reliable Im just not very partial to them. IMO stick with bigger rounds unless its a secondary weapon.

~Psycho

VABAM · 11-16-2010, 04:59 AM

There are a lot of options out there.

Are you looking for a revolver or a semi auto?
Is this your first pistol?

If this is your first pistol try to find a range with a good selection of rentals and try out a few.
It will help you narrow down what you might like to get.
I had a friend who was dead set on getting a Glock and I convinced him to try one out before buying one.
In the end he didn't like the feel of Glocks and went with a SIG and avoided a costly mistake.

Once you get one, practice practice practice!!!!
No matter what you get if you can't hit anything with it then what is the point.

I agree with what Psychosomatic said.
I have a Taurus 608 which is a 8 shot .357 mag and it is a great revolver.
When it come to revolvers you usually can't go wrong with a Taurus, Ruger and Smith & Wesson.
Semi autos brands I would go with are H&K, SIG, Glock, Kimber, and on the cheaper side Berretta and Taurus.
There are so many good guns out there it is hard to list them all.
It usually comes down to what you like and can shoot well.

Personally I'm a big 45ACP guy and I use H&K's and Kimbers as my primary side arms.

I want a Z · 11-16-2010, 07:42 AM

best place to research: Maryland Shooters

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM

There are a lot of options out there.

Are you looking for a revolver or a semi auto?
Is this your first pistol?

If this is your first pistol try to find a range with a good selection of rentals and try out a few.
It will help you narrow down what you might like to get.
I had a friend who was dead set on getting a Glock and I convinced him to try one out before buying one.
In the end he didn't like the feel of Glocks and went with a SIG and avoided a costly mistake.

Once you get one, practice practice practice!!!!
No matter what you get if you can't hit anything with it then what is the point.

I agree with what Psychosomatic said.
I have a Taurus 608 which is a 8 shot .357 mag and it is a great revolver.
When it come to revolvers you usually can't go wrong with a Taurus, Ruger and Smith & Wesson.
Semi autos brands I would go with are H&K, SIG, Glock, Kimber, and on the cheaper side Berretta and Taurus.
There are so many good guns out there it is hard to list them all.
It usually comes down to what you like and can shoot well.

Personally I'm a big 45ACP guy and I use H&K's and Kimbers as my primary side arms.

yes this would be my first gun iv shot a glock before but it was a long time ago it would have to be a gun tat i can just store... and maybe carry later on

flashburn · 11-16-2010, 10:44 AM

I like my Springfield XDm 9mm, but it's the only gun I've owned. You can get a XD 9mm or 45 for under $500. I think the XDm's are closer to $600 now.

JollyGoodChap · 11-16-2010, 11:19 AM

I have a HKS USP .45 and couldn't be happier. It's a little more money but a great gun. if you want to stay in the $500 range, go with the Springfield xD, those are really nice too.

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JollyGoodChap

I have a HKS USP .45 and couldn't be happier. It's a little more money but a great gun. if you want to stay in the $500 range, go with the Springfield xD, those are really nice too.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-16-2010, 11:56 AM

Ruger P90 or Ruger P95

Great guns. I'd be careful getting a 45 if you live an area where the houses are close together. The last thing you want is a round going through a wall and into your neighbors house. Depends on the round of course. Make sure you get proper training first.

flashburn · 11-16-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Ruger P90 or Ruger P95

ThoriumHotdog · 11-16-2010, 12:02 PM

Ruger P90 Centerfire Pistol

flashburn · 11-16-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Ruger P90 Centerfire Pistol

Meh, I'll take the other P90.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-16-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Meh, I'll take the other P90.

haha Don't forget the shoulder strap so you can tuck it into your suit jacket.

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Meh, I'll take the other P90.

its a lil outta my price range...

flashburn · 11-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject

its a lil outta my price range...

Don't worry, I know a guy...

View Poll Results: best personal gun for home
Taurus .357	2	2.44%
Sig P220	11	13.41%
Springfield XD-9	9	10.98%
HKS USP .45	13	15.85%
Ruger P90	4	4.88%
shotgun	10	12.20%
357 Sig	4	4.88%
Smith and Wesson M&P series	6	7.32%
Glock 17/19/?	32	39.02%
357SIG	4	4.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2010, 01:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	Good handguns im looking to buy a handgun to keep around the house and to carry later? price range around 500? any ideas? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-16-2010, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Psychosomatic Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 93 Drives: a car :) Rep Power: 16	If you've only got 500 to work with and plan on using it as your primary weapon I would go with a Taurus .357. For the price it will always go bang no questions asked. Or if your willing to put out a lil more I would go with a Sig P220. OR pick up a Glock, also reliable Im just not very partial to them. IMO stick with bigger rounds unless its a secondary weapon. ~Psycho __________________ Who wears short shorts? I WEAR SHORT SHORTS!

11-16-2010, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
VABAM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: No Where VA Posts: 4,003 Drives: with VDC off. Rep Power: 195	There are a lot of options out there. Are you looking for a revolver or a semi auto? Is this your first pistol? If this is your first pistol try to find a range with a good selection of rentals and try out a few. It will help you narrow down what you might like to get. I had a friend who was dead set on getting a Glock and I convinced him to try one out before buying one. In the end he didn't like the feel of Glocks and went with a SIG and avoided a costly mistake. Once you get one, practice practice practice!!!! No matter what you get if you can't hit anything with it then what is the point. I agree with what Psychosomatic said. I have a Taurus 608 which is a 8 shot .357 mag and it is a great revolver. When it come to revolvers you usually can't go wrong with a Taurus, Ruger and Smith & Wesson. Semi autos brands I would go with are H&K, SIG, Glock, Kimber, and on the cheaper side Berretta and Taurus. There are so many good guns out there it is hard to list them all. It usually comes down to what you like and can shoot well. Personally I'm a big 45ACP guy and I use H&K's and Kimbers as my primary side arms. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring W/SP

11-16-2010, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	I like my Springfield XDm 9mm, but it's the only gun I've owned. You can get a XD 9mm or 45 for under $500. I think the XDm's are closer to $600 now. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-16-2010, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 14	best place to research: Maryland Shooters

11-16-2010, 11:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 14	I have a HKS USP .45 and couldn't be happier. It's a little more money but a great gun. if you want to stay in the $500 range, go with the Springfield xD, those are really nice too.

11-16-2010, 11:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Ruger P90 or Ruger P95 Great guns. I'd be careful getting a 45 if you live an area where the houses are close together. The last thing you want is a round going through a wall and into your neighbors house. Depends on the round of course. Make sure you get proper training first.

11-16-2010, 12:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Ruger P90 Centerfire Pistol

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