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Offline jamaldog87

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« on: June 03, 2006, 11:39:33 AM »
do you know of a handgun that you can get for 100-200$? any kind would do as long as it not a one shooter.
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2006, 02:31:35 PM »
The Heritage single action revolver can be had for well under $200 around here with both a .22 lr and .22 magnum cylinders. I have never shot one and you will get mixed reviews. There is a thread in the single action forum now that talks about them.
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2006, 04:35:15 AM »
Check out the pawn shops.


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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2006, 10:54:52 AM »
i was looking at something like a Taurus Model PT22  or a automatic like the bobcat. but the Heritage single action  could do. thanks and i will look around some more.
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2006, 01:43:18 PM »
It depends on what you want it for, but good guns cost more than that. If you can scrape up another $50 to get into the $250 range you start to find lots of good quality guns that you'll be happier with in the long run.
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2006, 02:07:30 PM »
I have had both the Taurus PT22 and the Bobcat. From my experience with the two, I would take the Taurus everytime for both dependibility and accuracy. My Bobcat was bad!!! I do agree with Questor, if you could get up to the $250 range you could start looking at things like the Ruger 22/45. I have one of those with the 6" barrel and it is very dependable and accurate.
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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2006, 05:04:06 PM »
The bare bones Browning Buckmark is going for $249 @ Gander Mtn right now...I own that same pistol and it shoots great...Especially for the price I paid.
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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2006, 11:16:01 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2006, 01:06:27 PM »
i found a Taurus Model PT22  for 150$, a s&w for 80,$ and some you pick guns for 120$ i will get the taurus.
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2006, 05:30:49 AM »
If just for plinkin the Heritage single actions will fit the bill (under $200)-- could get a semiauto for plinkin in the $250 to $300 range from various makers.  

If it's for self defense your gonna go $250 and up -- you could get a Bersa or Kel-Tec .380 anywhere from $250ish up to $350 depending on the dealer.
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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2006, 05:38:31 AM »
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If just for plinkin the Heritage single actions will fit the bill (under $200)-- could get a semiauto for plinkin in the $250 to $300 range from various makers.  

If it's for self defense your gonna go $250 and up -- you could get a Bersa or Kel-Tec .380 anywhere from $250ish up to $350 depending on the dealer.


I forgot about my Heritage Rough Rider.......for the money I think its a darn nice gun.

I paid $125 with both the .22lr and .22mag cylinders - I believe thats the going rate.  No problems so far.  I have shot a Ruger Single Six .22 and the difference between the two didnt justify the price for me........as I was just plinkin.  If your going to do small game hunting then it may.
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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2006, 08:10:46 AM »
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If it's for self defense your gonna go $250 and up -- you could get a Bersa or Kel-Tec .380 anywhere from $250ish up to $350 depending on the dealer.


If its for self defense go with something larger than a .22.  I saw a few weeks ago a semi-auto 9mm that seemed to be put together fairly well for just over $100.  I don't know that I would trust my life to it, but it would be better than a .22.  Since I suffer from CRS I don't recall who made it.  Sorry.
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« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2006, 04:46:05 PM »
Take a look at a used Ruger MK ll.  Nice balance, good triggers right out of the box, The ones that I have owned and used weren't to fussy about types of ammo, and have been pretty much trouble free....Jim
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« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2006, 03:00:54 PM »
Any Highpoint is less than $200 ($145 for a 45ACP at my local gunshop).
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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2006, 05:49:42 AM »
There are plenty of Buckmarks on the used market for less than $200. Just saw one (in overly-expensive Connecticut) the other day for $189. I got mine for $200 even. A new one isn't much more. This is if you're looking for a target gun, since the Buckmark is so easy to upgrade. If you're looking for a plinker, heck, I could recommend the little Beretta tip-up-barrels, an H&R revolver, a Ruger Single Six, or any Taurus 8-shot wheelgun. All can be found used for under $200. My personal favorite fun pistol was the Iver-Johnson TP-22. It's basically a PPK knock-off. I used to see a lot of them. Not the most durable piece in the world, but lots of fun to plink with.
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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2006, 05:02:37 AM »
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If you can scrape up another $50 to get into the $250 range you start to find lots of good quality guns that you'll be happier with in the long run.

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Sound advice from responder Questor. If durability, Eye appeal, and having something worth fighting over in your Will, I would spend the extra and buy a K-22 S&W revolver. ;) They can't be beat and this shows by 75 Years of Proven design and many out there used.The few buck's saved now, will soon wear off with durabilty issues at a later Time. :'( Here is one that has been around since September 1931 and still get's used often. :o  Hammerdown.

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