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I do enjoy a cheap ass gun. Used to be Hi-Point and the "ring of fire" manufacturers were really the only ones in that category, but there's better stuff out now. I didn't realize those SCCY can be had for $160 now. Might have to get one for shits n giggles.
The last cheap 9mm I bought was the RP9 for $200. It's a steal at that price.
The last cheap 9mm I bought was the RP9 for $200. It's a steal at that price.
I'm not sure if posting a link is allowed here so just go to Buds and search Taurus Spectrum and SCCY. The Spectrum colored up like mine is still $139, other colors are higher right now. The SCCY has increased in price but are still under $200. Both of the guns come with 2 magazines.
I am not affiliated with Bud's and there are many more places out there. Bud's always offers free shipping, so there's that. I seldom buy new guns, I prefer used and prefer to buy locally and support a local business. But, local folks can't touch these prices.
There are cheap guns and there are inexpensive guns. Hi Point always gets a bad reputation because they are not very pleasing to look at. But they work and fill a niche in the market. Most of the people that talk trash about a Hi Point have never even fired one. Nowadays, the inexpensive gun category has a lot of players.
Just because you paid a lot of money for a gun doesn't mean it is reliable. Some of today's guns even state in the owners manual that you'll need to run X number of rounds to break it in. To me, this unacceptable. Your opinion may differ from mine.
Elm Creek Smith
Member
I picked up a Ruger EC9s at a pawn shop for $175.00 and got a box of ammo at no charge. One of our local gun stores had one for $256.00, and another said he could sell them for $189.50. I picked up a spare Ruger-marked Mec-Gar magazine for less than $20.00. I'm pretty happy.
BTW, it shoots almost as accurately as my S&W Model 469.
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BTW, it shoots almost as accurately as my S&W Model 469.
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Taurus Spectrum Round 2
I took the little .380 back to the range today and I thought I would use up some odds and ends of ammo that I had gotten in trades over the years. They all had magic bullets in them. Speer Gold Dot and Federal Premium Hydra Shock ran perfectly. A friend was there and he wanted to shoot it. I loaded up some Pow R Ball and gave it to him. He had 2 FTF in one magazine. The plastic ball in the end of the bullet would cause a malfunction. I tried to run another magazine through it with the same results. I went back to the Gold Dot and normal ball ammo and it continued to run like it has all along. After I shoot up all of these "premium" bullets I won't run anything but ball. I'm going to now declare the little gun reliable and good for carry.
Here is the ammo that wouldn't run in the Taurus. Luckily, I have only one box of these.
I took the little .380 back to the range today and I thought I would use up some odds and ends of ammo that I had gotten in trades over the years. They all had magic bullets in them. Speer Gold Dot and Federal Premium Hydra Shock ran perfectly. A friend was there and he wanted to shoot it. I loaded up some Pow R Ball and gave it to him. He had 2 FTF in one magazine. The plastic ball in the end of the bullet would cause a malfunction. I tried to run another magazine through it with the same results. I went back to the Gold Dot and normal ball ammo and it continued to run like it has all along. After I shoot up all of these "premium" bullets I won't run anything but ball. I'm going to now declare the little gun reliable and good for carry.
Here is the ammo that wouldn't run in the Taurus. Luckily, I have only one box of these.
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Geezer, if you could, I would love to see what you think of a few cheaper handguns.
I own a ruger sr9e and would enjoy reading what you think about it. I have not shot any Canik models or fmk models. I see them at shows with a really cheap price.
I own a ruger sr9e and would enjoy reading what you think about it. I have not shot any Canik models or fmk models. I see them at shows with a really cheap price.
I owned a Ruger SR9E but traded it off. It is a great value for the money. Same as the SR9 but without the loaded chamber indicator, which was a plus to me. The serrations on the slide are fewer and wider but I never had a problem with them.
The trigger on mine was pretty bad but I put a Ghost connector in it and it helped it a lot.
I have no experience with the Canik or the FMK, so I can comment on them.
A few years back, I picked up a Taurus PT111G2 just to have a pistol that can live in the truck.
Looks like this:
I usually put that gun through Dot Torture once every couple of months or so. Today, I took it out run a new ammo through it...Rem 115gr milsurp Ive got laying around.
The target is a 6” shoot-n-see, shot in 5 rd groups at 3/7/10/15/21, then back down.
The underlying Dot Torture target is from a warm up round with an M&P22 at 7 yds. Haven’t had that fun little fun out in a long time and it shows.
Looks like this:
I usually put that gun through Dot Torture once every couple of months or so. Today, I took it out run a new ammo through it...Rem 115gr milsurp Ive got laying around.
The target is a 6” shoot-n-see, shot in 5 rd groups at 3/7/10/15/21, then back down.
The underlying Dot Torture target is from a warm up round with an M&P22 at 7 yds. Haven’t had that fun little fun out in a long time and it shows.
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My shooting buddy and partner in crime both got more of the Spectrums, we each got one. We will see if these work like the first one or see if the first one was a fluke. A test sample of three guns will prove....nothing. But at least we'll have fun testing them out. I'll report back when we get to try them.
Fishkiller
TGT Addict
Good review. I bought one a while back. All was good except for the trigger, I did not like the excessive pull. It bothered me so much I sold it.
I understand. I treat them like a DA revolver, just pull all they way through and don't try to stage.
Leadslinger
Active Member
Great review. I really like mine. It runs even nicer with Galloway trigger and hammer upgrade. You can also stretch hammer spring slightly to get better trigger pull.
This little gun runs like a champ and the ergos of the grip really makes it easy to handle the muzzle.
I painted front sight orange and havent had an issue. It eats everything I have thrown at it. The price is so good I bought another and outfitted the same. This way if I ever need to take advantage of the warranty I won't be without my little friend.
I traded an old Rossi revolver for a Canik TP9sf last year that's been a great shooter. When I first got it I checked the prices on the Internet. It was selling for between $200 - $250. I just checked prices again and it appears they have become more expensive. Now between $250 - $300. I have no idea why the price increase. Maybe the newer guns have modifications my doesn't have.
The demand is going up. That's why the price is going up.
I tested both of mine and they both made 1000 rounds without cleaning without a failure. One of them The TP9SF made it to 1700. It's a great gun. I'll swear by them.
