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Offline tcencore3006

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40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« on: September 23, 2011, 03:25:07 PM »
Are there any decent 40 cal or 45 cal acp's on the market that you recommend for $350 or less?
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 04:07:54 PM »
Get you a used ruger p90 I believe.
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 04:55:16 PM »
Not new for $350, but the Rock Island Armory .45 1911 basic military clone comes close, at about $400.  I have one, and its a well made, all steel pistol.  Have about 1500 rounds thru mine now, with no issues.  I thought highly enough of it I mounted a Burris Fastfire sight on mine.  Is it a Kimber, or Colt?  No, but pretty darn close, and a very serviceable pistol.  The Ruger P series are also well made, but under rated guns.  They can be hard to find used though, in 45 acp.  I would stay away from the Llama and Star pistols.  Inexpensive, but not real reliable, at least with the couple I have owned.  Lots of .40 police Glock turn ins on the market.  Might be able to find one with some finish wear in that price range.  A lot of these guns are carried often, but shot infrequently.  S&W Sigmas can be bought for $400 or less, new, sometimes.  Some like them, some don't, but the newer ones seem to be reliable, from what I have read.
 
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2011, 08:57:22 PM »
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 02:36:10 AM »
Pretty much what BigEasy said....in general , your gonna get what you pay for. I agree , also , some of the Rugers are highly underrated.  I have a P-345 that is worth twice what I paid for it, least as far as I'm concerned. Excellant trigger , has never burped , not even once.. ( maybe I got a good one  ;D  )Fit and finish are as good as a mass produced firearm can be.  Believe I paid a little over 400 for it , would think you could find one for mid 3s . 
 
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 02:40:15 AM »
I'd go with a used pistol in that price range. Police trade-in Glocks and S&W can be had in that price range. My preference would be a used Gen 3 Glock 21, 22, or 23. If this is your first centerfire pistol, I'd avoid the 1911 platform until you gain some experience with centerfire auto loaders. 
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 04:24:32 AM »
The new S&W SD40 retail for around $350 and they have received some good reviews. 

BRAND:
Smith & Wesson
# OF MAGS:
2
MODEL:
SD40 (Self Defense Pistol)
SAFETY:
Passive Trigger, Striker Block Safety
TYPE:
Semi-Automatic Pistol
SIGHTS:
Ft: Tritium Front Night Sight RR: White 2 Dot
CALIBER:
40SW
BARREL LENGTH:
4"
FINISH:
Black Melonite Finished Stainless Steel Slide
OVERALL LENGTH:
7.2"
ACTION:
Double Action Only (Striker Fire Action)
WEIGHT:
22.7 oz
STOCK:
Textured Polymer Grip
PACKAGING:
CAPACITY:
14+1
FEATURES:
Self Defense Trigger, Ft And Rr Slide Serrations
CHOKES:
FEATURES:
No Magazine Safety, Textured Finger Locator
CHAMBER:
BUTT PLATE:
MUZZLE:
RECEIVER:
Polymer with Picatinny-Style Rail
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2011, 04:41:22 AM »
I would check out used police trade-ins, or possibly the used counter at your local gunstore. I would definitly stay away from Hi-points and all other CAP guns. (cheap a** pistols)
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Re: 40acp or 45acp for $350 or less?
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2011, 06:29:33 AM »
Thanks for your thoughts guys.
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