Handgun purchase

[Troublesbrewin]

As Bigfoot says, the right gun for anyone is very subjective, you may want to make a list of what you want, in a pistol.
‘Hammer or Striker fired
Polymer or Metal frame
magazine capacity 8? 10? 15?
Safety? De cocker? Trigger Safety? Grip Safety?
Sights - fixed, adjustable, optics ready
Accessory Picatinny rail for lights or laser
grip laser (not for many under $500)
Grip angle...
many of these choices are subjective for each shooter, you need to fondle a lot of guns and shoot them if possible. All of these features limit your choices, you may find that only one gun has everything you want in your price range and that feels right.

 

[303_enfield]

If (IF) you like Glock, join GSSF. Then Glock sends you a coupon to buy a Glock at Blue Label prices (Vets get BL pricing also). BL pricing is from a BL dealer.

Pistol Purchase Program | GSSF

gssf.pro

Ballpark BL pricing (BL Dealers can very $50 or so).

Glock Blue Label | Glock Blue Label Program | Primary Arms

Glock Blue Label Program is for all those on the front lines ensuring our safety. Check out the best Glock Blue Label selection at Primary Arms.

www.primaryarms.com

What my BL dear has in stock:
32
43
43x mos
43x mos w/ameriglo
48mos
48mos w/ameriglo sights
19 gen 5
19 gen 5 mos w/ameriglo
17 gen 5
17 gen 5 mos w/ameriglo
45 mos w/gns
34 gen 5 mos w/ameriglo
29 gns
41 gns

 

[Upperbay]

Again thank for all of the replies. I went to the show in Harrisburg over the weekend. I was able to put my hands on many semi auto hand guns. As many stated, up range of purchase price limit. Looks like I'm looking at a colt 1911. Have a couple of models in mind.

 

[Bullfrog]

Again thank for all of the replies. I went to the show in Harrisburg over the weekend. I was able to put my hands on many semi auto hand guns. As many stated, up range of purchase price limit. Looks like I'm looking at a colt 1911. Have a couple of models in mind.

Did I miss that there was a Harrisburg show?
Or perhaps you mean Oaks?

 

[rseymorejr]

Did I miss that there was a Harrisburg show?
Or perhaps you mean Oaks?

Maybe the outdoor show?

 

[308Scout]

Maybe the outdoor show?

Yep likely the outdoor show. Colt was there.

 

[Upperbay]

Sorry. Yes outdoors show. Always refer as Harrisburg show since going there in the 90s.

 

[303_enfield]

If you want history instead of a CZ/Colt.

1911 Information - Civilian Marksmanship Program

The latest on the CMP 1911 sales will be posted on this page, including ordering and grade information as well as availability.

thecmp.org

 

[Bullfrog]

Sorry. Yes outdoors show. Always refer as Harrisburg show since going there in the 90s.

Ah ok. No need to be sorry. I remember someone mentioning it a while back but I didn't keep track of it because I thought it was more of an expo than a sales type event.

 

[Biggfoot44]

For OP"S purposes; an Expo would serve his needs as well...

 

[Bullfrog]

For OP"S purposes; an Expo would serve his needs as well...

I agree. Just explaining why I paid no attention to it.

 

[MiddleRiverShootist]

Taurus G3c--about $300--has a manual and trigger safety-mine has been dead reliable with a variety pack of ammo 10+1 --came with 3 mags--shoots where I point it--great carry gun

Same here! one of my fav pistols 1500 rounds so far flawless

 

[Rockzilla]

check shows, and some auction site.."you may run into a deal" even with
all the xtra fees...etc..

Well now picked up a Sig 220 45 ACP at a real good price, just happened to walk
in a shop (first time), there it was waiting for me, great condition. in around what
your range is, what's nice..paid for it..did paperwork...and out the door...in about
20-25 min...
S...w..e..e..t.


other half has a Hellcat Package coming, should be here Saturday or Monday.

-Rock

 

[Ellis Gordon]

Also check the Handgun Roster Board Agenda for the March 8, 2023 meeting. Many new goodies will be available in the near future.

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Office%20of%20Equity%20and%20Inclusion/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/HandgunRoster/Agenda%20March%202023.pdf