2007-02-01 11:39:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Try to keep in mind that "cheap and good" can seldom be found in the same package. The closest I think you can come to that combination is the Springfield Armory 1911-A1. You can probably find one used in good condition for around $300-400. There are many for sale at gunbroker.com. Make sure you look at new ones first, so you don't end up paying near new price for something old. Also, take your time, don't jump on the first one you think is a good deal. As DJ said earlier, save your pennies if you can, and buy the best one you can almost afford. If you're betting your life on it, you want something you can count on. If you're just going to play with it at the range, who wants problems during playtime?
2007-02-02 01:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by I fear my government 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I carry and use a Taurus 1911. Alot of people don't like Taurus. Myself, I'm ALWAYS behind a company that makes firearms that do not jam, are simple to maintain, and use commonly found calibres of ammo. Add into it that Taurus guarantees their firearms for the life of the firearm. Not just as long as the first buyer owns it. Check out Reminton and other websites. Their guarantees are not as wide-sweeping as Taurus'. Also, there is more checkering on a Taurus as well as a standard ambidextrous safety, extra magazine and a hard-case when you buy new. FOr around 600 dollars. Kimber can't do that. But... As was said earlier, you might want to try something different for a first handgun. Or, if home defense is your primary concern, then go with a 12-guage (or even a 20-guge or .410). There are ALOT of things that come into play when you present a gun to an intruder. And ALOT of aftermath. A shotgun is intimidating and you MAY not have to fire the thing. If you shoot someone with a .45 ANYWHERE... it's going to be bad. You can use a small pelleted load in a shotgun (or rocksalt if you're like some old farmer I have had the misfortune to run afoul of) and save yourself the orge jump-suit and the slam time. Carry on.
2016-05-24 03:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advice given is good. Save a bit more and purchase a better pistol. However if you just have to buy something right away, look at the new Tarus 1911. These pistols have a lot of updates not found on mil-spec pistols and yet I've spotted the blued version for just $450. I've read several reviews on these pistols and they have all been positive. The one I've handled had decent finish, a tight lockup and the fit was pretty good as well. While the checkering was rolled on it was well done.
Otherwise save up a bit more and look to Springfield, Dan Wesson, Charles Daily or Rock River.
2007-02-04 12:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen some dealers listing their used 1911s for higher than new! you really need to be careful and always go check a reference on values to determine what you should pay.
Gun shops and dealers, pawn shops and gun shows....or go online to
www.auctionarms.com
www.gunbroker.com
Also, take a look at some of the imports that are reasonable...Rock Island, Armscor, Springfield, Charles Daly.
Look for an surplus import from S. America called a "Sistema Colt".
Remember, if you go up 20-25% more ($100-$125 more) you will be getting a much, much better pistol. Think about that and start putting your pennys in the piggy bank.
2007-02-01 12:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is a link to a .45 pistol. Its a Rock Island Mil Spec and I absolutely love them for the money. Under $350 new. Check it out.
Miketyson26
2007-02-01 13:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Careful, or you will be sorry. Low-cost 1911a have sloppy tolerance and poorly made parts. I have seen this on models that cost well over $400.
2007-02-02 03:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for any used guns, i've found that local gun shows offer a wide range of firearms amd prices...but remember, you usually get what you pay for. if it looks too good and too cheap to be true,it probly dosn't shoot straight. so be careful, unless you're looking for a wall hanger.also, check over the internet!
2007-02-05 07:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never advise anyone getting a ''cheap'' handgun ever save a little more money and get something really nice.
2007-02-02 03:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by L J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
armscor has came out with one it seams to be a well made gun for under $500
i agrea with DJ if you cant afford to get what you want your better off waiting until you save enough to get what you want if you settle most of the time you will not be saticfide with it
2007-02-01 12:22:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋