Looking for a handgun for $1,000.00 or less as a good collector gun or potential gun. I want to be able to shoot it with my kids and pass it on web/if they get into shooting. I believe that the best gun to pass down to the kids is the gun they grew up shooting but maybe I can instill good taste by having them shoot whatever gun I decide to purchase. I have looked at the sig 1911 (not sure the difference between them are but I can get almost any of them for sub $1000. Thanks
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Darkemp
Ultimate Member
Almost any gun fits that criteria. What matters is why it was important to you when you pass it down, not what brand it is.
I completely agree. I am hoping to buy something that will increase in value while still being able to shot every once in a while and I can pass it down. I have a glock, beretta, sig, and bersa all semi auto. lookig for something different.
HonestFool03
Active Member
- Feb 24, 2009
- 786
cant go wrong with a nice hi power or a colt 1911
HonestFool03
Active Member
- Feb 24, 2009
- 786
or a older smith revolver
I would suggest one of two revolvers, either a Colt Officer's Model Match or a Smith & Wesson Model 14. Both can be had in great condition (as shooters, not museum pieces) in your price range and will only increase in value over time. They were made in .38 Special primarily for competition shooting, a relatively mild cartridge that just about anyone can handle. They are both very accurate revolvers.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,501
Just about any decent gun will hold its value over the rate of inflation if used moderately. If you are looking for more specifically aprecation in the forseeable future look for thing already going up now , but still in your price range, and in decent , but not pristeene condition. Most semi-older S&Ws . At least having hammer mounted firing pins , if not pinned bbls. Most Colt DA revolvers. OM era guns of course , but even Mark III and Mark V's are on the upswing if only because of rarity and premature discontinuance. Semi-collectable Rugers are more subtle , and require knowledge of particular cal or feature to apreceate. In semi's pre- Series 80 1911s and Commanders . Browning HiPowers from '60s and '70s. Browning BDA's ( Sig P220s w/ Browning markings ).
huesmann
n00b
Yep, buy something you won't be afraid to actually shoot. A pretty/valuable gun isn't necessarily something you'll spend much time shooting with the kids.
NickZac
Ultimate Member
IMO you want to stick with a common caliber. If you want to pass it to kids to show shooting, 9 or .38 would make sense if you want something that is good for self defense, and .22 if you want something purely for target shooting/plinking. A 1911 is one possibility. If this is a gun you plan to store for years at a time, IMO a wheel gun is a better choice over a semi. A Smith and Wesson 686+ should be considered as well as it is stupid durable and really 50 years from now will be in the same structural condition if you were to purchase one tomorrow. Plus you can shoot .38, .38+p, and .357 MAG. It's an easy gun to shoot, simple, and one that is great for home defense and target shooting. A light .38 in a heavy 4-6 inch revolver (the weight of the gun reduces recoil) is a lot less intimidating than a hotter round through a smaller frame in a lighter semi, which is going to have fiercer recoil. Colt also makes a few .380s modeled after the 1911 in a smaller package, which will probably only ever increase in value.
Lanceman_1
Active Member
- Jul 14, 2011
- 525
I think a revolver is a good start to learn on for a kid or an adult. I personally like the old single action army types.
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
Good Smith revolver is a good idea. That is what many new shooters like - typically in 22 LR or 38 Special/357 shooting 38's. As an instructor and with nieces, nephews and my son that is what experience has proven. Police Positive have a long trigger reach. Could be discouraging to the kids. Just something to consider.
- Dec 7, 2011
- 736
How hold are your kids?
Young. They wouldn't be shooting it for a while. I have long guns for them before a pistol
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
My son was shooting regularly with me at age 5, IIRC. His first shots were sooner than that. He insists we keep that Cricket rifle and the OM Bearcat (the collectible gun, his 5 shot six shooter). Much to be said for the slower rate of fire, learning to safely handle the guns and great emphasis on marksmanship.
- Dec 7, 2011
- 736
I would think a .22 would be best. Easy to handle, fun to shoot, and the least expensive.
TheBulge
Active Member
- Mar 7, 2011
- 344
I suggest a high quality 22LR. You will be able to shoot it cheaper/more often and get the kids started a bit earlier with it.
I have a Ruger Mk III hunter for my son. It is all stainless with wood grips. It is a very nice looking pistol.
My son is 11 and it is by far his favorite firearm to shoot. He knows it will be his and he knows someday he will pass it on to one of his children.
You will still have plenty of time to pick up a nice 45.
I have a Ruger Mk III hunter for my son. It is all stainless with wood grips. It is a very nice looking pistol.
My son is 11 and it is by far his favorite firearm to shoot. He knows it will be his and he knows someday he will pass it on to one of his children.
You will still have plenty of time to pick up a nice 45.
