Thread: Recommedation needed

$300-$350 is pretty low for a dependable self defense gun. You can find them, but, would you stake your life on them? Throw in another $150 and get a Glock or XD. The deep south weather doesn't bother plastic.

Originally Posted by tekhead1219

$300-$350 is pretty low for a dependable self defense gun. You can find them, but, would you stake your life on them? Throw in another $150 and get a Glock or XD. The deep south weather doesn't bother plastic.

I agree. Especially if you're looking for stainless (which I don't think is totally necessary). What was the .22 auto that you speak of?

-Jeff-

Check out Taurus .38/.357 revolvers. I have a Model 605 (Blue) and it works gtreat.

$347 delivered at Bud's

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php

2 weeks ago I picked up a used Ruger GP100 4" 357 stainless revolver for $225 at a local gun store. They were asking $250, I offered $225, and they accepted the offer....... I really have no interest in revolvers at all. I just couldn't pass up the deal. It looks like it's barely been fired. My point, there are deals/bargains out there.

Originally Posted by Slick

2 weeks ago I picked up a used Ruger GP100 4" 357 stainless revolver for $225 at a local gun store. They were asking $250, I offered $225, and they accepted the offer....... I really have no interest in revolvers at all. I just couldn't pass up the deal. It looks like it's barely been fired. My point, there are deals/bargains out there.

I'd say that's one hell of a deal!

-Jeff-

The .22 I sold was an AMT Backup. I liked the gun except for the jamming.

Originally Posted by ccm

The .22 I sold was an AMT Backup. I liked the gun except for the jamming.

The reason I asked is because I have over 2000 rounds through my Ruger MKII, and I haven't had a jam to date. This is with the cheap bulk pack from Walmart, and I never even field stripped the pistol (and I purchased it used). I would say that the AMT gave you an unnecessary lack of confidence in semi-autos.

-Jeff-

I like Taurus revolvers and a 38/357 is a good flexible handgun that will serve you well. A good used Smith revolver or Ruger revolver like the GP100 would be wonderful but I rarely see one in my area for less than $400. A new smith or Ruger revolver will be in the 500-600 range.

As an aside, does anyone know what are the new Ruger 9mm pistols going for? and have they corrected the drop safe issue yet? I have seen a few at my range and they seem to be well made reliable and easy to shoot . You can't really beat the price of 9mm ammo.

Originally Posted by TOF

Check out Taurus .38/.357 revolvers. I have a Model 605 (Blue) and it works gtreat.

$347 delivered at Bud's

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php

Those are a couple pretty good wheel guns. I got a friend with a Charter. I'm not so sure I'd want one but it seems to work pretty well. Rossi are pretty inexpensive but I have not even shot one of those in a long time. I don't know if they make anything worth owning or not these days. They do seems to sell pretty well with the wheel gun people though.

I really need to get to more public ranges..heh. I don't usually get to see any guns but mine most days.

I have a Smith and Wesson Sigma 40VE with stainless slide and polymer frame. S&W is running them at $299 with a $50 rebate or 2 extra free magazines. I have 5,000 rounds through my Sigma and totally trust it to function when called upon.

If you are looking at a gun you can toss into a bag behind the seats and forget about until you need it, it's hard to argue against a .357 revolver. The Taurus sounds like a good deal, and there are a bunch of used Smiths in the world, too. I'm normally an auto-loader kind of guy, but for a load-and-forget gun, I'd be looking at wheel guns. Good luck!

Thanks everyone for the recommendations.

ccm