How much would a cheap hand gun cost me?

Question

9 mm or .40 is what would be ideal maybe even smaller what kind of pricing would I be looking at???

it's because I dont want to carry around a big .45 with my ccw

Answer 1

A few years back I bought a new Highpoint 9mm for $129.

Answer 2

I have a Springfield XD9 Tactical I generally use for target shooting, or while I'm on the border. I wouldn't recommend that for concealed carry (too big). They make the compact versions, which are pretty good. Mine ran in the $600 range.

My primary carry, however, is a Charles Daly 1911A1, 3 1/2" barrel in .45. Its the officer model, so it is considerably smaller than the full sized (government). After a while carrying, you don't seem to notice the weight. I think I paid somewhere in the $400 range for that one a few years back.

I also, sometimes, carry a Kel Tec P3AT (.380). Generally in the summer, when my clothes are generally lighter and its just easier to conceal. That one ran me in the high $200 range a year or 2 ago.

I was never a fan of the .40, some like it, but it just never appealed to me.

If you're looking for a CCW firearm, really do your homework, find something that feels natural in your hand and pick a round you're able to control, some people just aren't capable of shooting the .45. Then practice as much as humanly possible. If a 9 is as far as you're comfortable with, then choose the 9.

Answer 3

There is an old saying, "As hot as a $2 pistol', meaning that if the gun is too cheap, it's probably STOLEN! Mostly you need to decide what you want, a revolver, a semi-auto? That mostly depends on what it will be used for. Police mostly use semi-automatics for fire power. They're fun to shoot, but eject brass all over the place. Cleanup can be a pain, especially if you shoot outside. The revolver type pistol normally shoots six shots (six shooter) and looks something like the ' old West' style (exactly like them if you want), or the "police model" like the ones used in Dirty Harry. Which brings up caliber, the size of bullet you want, and the power you might need. Dirty Harry's .44 magnum is a handful for a start out shooter, but the only way to go if you are thinking of stopping an attacking bear. .40 or .45 or .38 are all good if you are thinking in terms of home defense, and the possibility of a lady needing to use it. I wouldn't have anything to do with a pistol costing less than $150 unless I knew the seller really well, A new one will run somewhere between $350 and $500. if it isn't fancy. Of course you can pay as much as you can afford too, but I have the feeling you aren't a collector. Good Luck! Mostly, you get what you pay for, right?

Answer 4

Assuming you can legally purchase and carry a handgun I would not go with cheap. For a bit more than $300 you can buy a new Beretta Model 1030 .32 acp suitable for personal defense with quality personal defense ammo. For around $500 you can get a Glock Model 19 .9mm, and with quality personal defense ammo you are even better armed. But honestly, if its a .45 acp you want then just save up and get a good quality compact .45 in your choice of makes n models. Glock offers several not much higher than the Model 19 .9mm. How much is your life worth? You want to trust it to a $150 Hi Point or cough up five to six hundred for a good Glock? Save for the model you want or put it on a 90 day plan and pay it out. On the long run you'll be happier with the quality model in the caliber of your choice.

Good luck.

H

Answer 5

Star made a compact pistol in 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 acp called the firestar they are very compact 3" barrel 6 shot in 40 and 45, 7 shot in 9mm and can be found used for about $250.
They are steel not plastic or aluminum and would be a tad heavy but that only makes them more controlable to shoot.

Answer 6

If it's for carry, don't get a cheap one, like a High Point, which you could buy used for $50. And look at compact 45's. Not much bigger than most others. I have a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 45. Very nice shooter and great size. I also have a Kel Tec 380 and 9mm, both great pocket guns. Look at some gun shops, talk to guys at the gun range and get ideas. Most guys will be glad to give you their thoughts, right or wrong. You can also rent guns at many ranges to see what you like. No sense buying someone's recommendation and then finding out you hate to shoot it. Happy shopping.

Answer 7

If you are intending to carry with a CCW, think very hard about this. Should you need to use it and god forbid you do,
are you going to risk your life on the price or the quality of the handgun. I carry a Kimber CDP Carry series II. in .45 ACP.
Very lightweight, very accurate, it is made for concealment so no sharp edges, etc. but it will run U about $1000. What is your life worth?

Answer 8

A cheap, yet decent gun is about $300. This would cover a Taurus Millenium or Ruger in my area. I would not go much cheaper for a new gun.

Check out a good used gun online at www.auctionarms.com. You can probably bid on a gun. The shipping is about $20 on average and the transfer fees depend on your local dealers. Most are $20-40.

The Sigma's are cheap, but I would avoid them based on feedback I have received. My suggestion would be to stick with Ruger for a decent and inexpensive gun.

Answer 9

If I understand correctly, you are looking for a self defense carry gun that you will count on if your life is threatened and you want a CHEAP one. It just does not make any sense to me.
God forbid you may have to depend on it someday to save your life, or the life of your children when some scum bag on PCP or crack is holding a knife to your kids neck. See what I mean.
Buy a RELIABLE self defense handgun that will go BANG when the chips are down, take self defense shooting lessons from one of the many shooting schools we have, and practice, practice, practice.
And ALWAYS avoid putting yourself or your family in a dangerous situation. But if left no other choice then you need to rely on you quality gun and you training.

Answer 10

That easy, YOUR LIFE.
You pay for cheap one, one way or the other.
What is your life or your loved ones life worth to you.
Do you buy cheap health insurance, and hope you or your loved ones don’t ever need it?
The cheap weapons are just that cheap, nothing I would gamble my life on.
You may consider buying a used name brand to save money.
But I would forgo cheap weapons for self defense.
I’ve seen too many of them jam up when you least expect it, and that’s not cool at all.
There a some good weapons to be had for just a few dollars more.
Consider it an investment in to your future or your loved ones future.
Stop for one moment and consider how bad, bad can get if the cheap weapon fails you when you need it the most.
All you are going to do is p iss them off, I got a feeling you or you loved ones won’t wont to be around when that happens.

That my opinion.

D58

Answer 11

$75-100 Depending On The Location!