hole punch
Paper Target Slayer
agreed the CZ.82 would make a decent CCW gun. i know this for a fact, and i'm a pretty small-framed guy 
Best 'all purpose' self-defense handgun for $300?
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mawkie
C&R Whisperer
I'd take a look at one of the Browning HP clones. The Arcus has gotten good reviews over the years.
kstone803
Official Meat Getter
http://www.floridagunexchange.com/adam/saleflyer/fgesummersale2.pdf
kel tec pf9 or sw 38 spl
great gun prices. i got my last pistol from these guys
kel tec pf9 or sw 38 spl
great gun prices. i got my last pistol from these guys
adjusterr
Active Member
I bought a Rossi, made by Taurus, .357 with 2" barrel, shoots .38 special, (for the Lady) and .357. It's a nice simple lay around revolver that always works. A .357 will certainly qualify as a self defense round. Obviously, not a range or target shooter but great for close quarter defense. Cost less than $300. Good luck.
I get or hear this question frequently, but often the dollar amount changes. I understand folks being on a budget, and wanting something 'right now' within that budget, but there are a lot more things to discuss than budget.
Before I start a new thread, wanted to instead reflect back on this old thread, as it had well over 16,000 reads, so obviously there's some good info here already.
I believe there's another thread about the interchangeability of a single caliber between a handgun and a long gun. Being able to carry a caliber that will work in both the sidearm you carry and the long gun you carry is obviously a huge advantage. I couldn't find the thread I started on this very topic, but suffice to say that the 38/357, 9mm, and 5.7 have to be among the most popular. Here's a great video discussing the ammo compatibility of the earliest fighting guns:
Going back to the original purpose of this thread, and reason for my refreshing this thread; today, I'm still going with the .38/.357 as the 'best all purpose' defensive caliber at $300 or less. I put the 9mm as a close second, but for the average person, I think a revolver is superior.
Here's a great choice (at this price point) if it can still be found for this little money:
EAA Windicator
(made in Germany)
Before I start a new thread, wanted to instead reflect back on this old thread, as it had well over 16,000 reads, so obviously there's some good info here already.
I believe there's another thread about the interchangeability of a single caliber between a handgun and a long gun. Being able to carry a caliber that will work in both the sidearm you carry and the long gun you carry is obviously a huge advantage. I couldn't find the thread I started on this very topic, but suffice to say that the 38/357, 9mm, and 5.7 have to be among the most popular. Here's a great video discussing the ammo compatibility of the earliest fighting guns:
Going back to the original purpose of this thread, and reason for my refreshing this thread; today, I'm still going with the .38/.357 as the 'best all purpose' defensive caliber at $300 or less. I put the 9mm as a close second, but for the average person, I think a revolver is superior.
Here's a great choice (at this price point) if it can still be found for this little money:
EAA Windicator
(made in Germany)
campns
Ultimate Member
when I saw this, I thought of the Taurus PT709 Slim, I got a cheap IWB holster for $30, paid 10 for two mag grip extensions, $40 for a spare mag, and I think $2-300 used on GB and roughly 315 brandy smacking new.
I have one, it's not going to win any beauty pageants, the trigger sucks, but it's small enough anyone can handle it and it conceals very well.
I have one, it's not going to win any beauty pageants, the trigger sucks, but it's small enough anyone can handle it and it conceals very well.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
An older and well maintained Taurus Model 85 in .38 Special.
They will handle +P loads.
By older I mean 15 years.
They will handle +P loads.
By older I mean 15 years.
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
I bought two used Gen 3 Glocks last year in excellent condition for $300 each. That would be my suggestion.
Excellent, and I agree, many used guns and special buys are a better deal.
But for a new gun, very hard to find something in this bracket.
Long1MD
Ultimate Member
I know he's beyond the basics of safety, marksmanship and essential tactics, but I really don't know beyond that. Another good question. But consider his wife's experience...
Agreed, training is everything. And I think he, like most folks are accepting only a moderate level of training. You guys have me thinking/agreeing, maybe two guns are better than one. Shotgun for the house, and the gun he's essentially asking about (or better if we can convince him) for CCW.
Funny you should point that out. I called Mark at 2AS&S and he recommended the same thing, or a decent used gun, as many of you have suggested. I personally don't like the external safety of the LC9, but it looks like some manufacturers have found a way to contend with this dilemma (making the safeties smaller and harder to 'accidentally' activate).
Not fair to ever say what value do you put on your life, if that were the case I think we would all be flying around in F22's.
LC9s Pro is my favorite cheap go-to and it's accurate as fvck. No safeties.
$349 shipped is the cheapest I found new
http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...248/ruger-lc9s-pro-9mm-luger-no-manual-safety
Long1MD
Ultimate Member
FYI...Seems to be several sub $300 LC9s Pros on GB
Waz
SHAZAM!!!
didnt see it offered up as a suggestion and i dont have any first hand experience with it, but theres the EAA SAR B6P
$264.99 and 9.99 shipping! your buddy might be a little over $300 after transfer fee though
http://www.rkguns.com/eaa-sar-b6p-9mm-full-size-pistol-400422.html
i'm pretty sure theres a shorter barrel version but i couldnt tell you the model number or if the shorter one is on the handgun roster
$264.99 and 9.99 shipping! your buddy might be a little over $300 after transfer fee though
http://www.rkguns.com/eaa-sar-b6p-9mm-full-size-pistol-400422.html
i'm pretty sure theres a shorter barrel version but i couldnt tell you the model number or if the shorter one is on the handgun roster
campns
Ultimate Member
That's a solid suggestion.
Have you seen these after market sights?
Dear god man those things look like something out of starwars... I will say the sights on that suck badly, but I don't think a laser is going to help out your accuracy with that pistol
Long1MD
Ultimate Member
HiPo
Hi-Point Specialist
- Feb 18, 2016
- 5
HI-POINT c9.
Seriously they are nice
Seriously they are nice
F russia.
Germany beat them to the punch:
Schmeisser SLP-9 Pistol
Schmeisser Germany, named after gun designer Hugo Schmeisser, has developed a reputation for producing high quality AR-15 rifles using top quality in-house components and Lothar Walther barrels. Now the company is making a push into the U.S. market with a new polymer-framed striker-fired pistol. Although the SLP-9 looks a good deal like the Austrian competition, it does have a price tag and some notable differences that should make it competitive in a crowded market. Unlike the Glock, the SLP-9 is one of only two true double-action/single-action striker fired pistols on the market (the other is the Walther P99). This translates into a second-strike feature for giving hard primers another tap or two if one chooses to do so. It also eliminates the need for a safely lever in the trigger. These pistols will ship with metallic 3-dot sights and two steel magazines.
Germany beat them to the punch:
Schmeisser SLP-9 Pistol
Schmeisser Germany, named after gun designer Hugo Schmeisser, has developed a reputation for producing high quality AR-15 rifles using top quality in-house components and Lothar Walther barrels. Now the company is making a push into the U.S. market with a new polymer-framed striker-fired pistol. Although the SLP-9 looks a good deal like the Austrian competition, it does have a price tag and some notable differences that should make it competitive in a crowded market. Unlike the Glock, the SLP-9 is one of only two true double-action/single-action striker fired pistols on the market (the other is the Walther P99). This translates into a second-strike feature for giving hard primers another tap or two if one chooses to do so. It also eliminates the need for a safely lever in the trigger. These pistols will ship with metallic 3-dot sights and two steel magazines.
Hit and Run
Ultimate Member
Taurus 738 TCP is a .380 pocket gun for under $300.00. Pretty much a short range gun but it's reliable. Not the best fixed sights, but in price range for a new gun.
didnt see it offered up as a suggestion and i dont have any first hand experience with it, but theres the EAA SAR B6P
$264.99 and 9.99 shipping! your buddy might be a little over $300 after transfer fee though
http://www.rkguns.com/eaa-sar-b6p-9mm-full-size-pistol-400422.html
i'm pretty sure theres a shorter barrel version but i couldnt tell you the model number or if the shorter one is on the handgun roster
Here's a version from an IP, might be a tad cheaper given no FFL fee.
http://store.unitedgunshop.com/product.eaa-sar-k2p9-9mm-urban-camo
WSM
Rugeritis
Arcus HiPower $299
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