You have 350 for a CCW. What are you going to get?

[#1gunner]

Seeking your advice on what you would probably get if you had $350 to spend on a new CCW(non-full size).

I know its up to the user but I want to see what you recommend.

Thanks guys.

Im somewhat hesitant on the idea of ever buying used so should I stay New. Good idea?

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[itchin]

Buy used.

 

[#1gunner]

I have been wondering about used for a few months. I never have gone used however Its not out of the question and thats why im seeking my buds on TGT's advice. I could probably get a lot better firearm. I will have to ponder over it. Im buying this friday!!!

 

[Charlie]

You can get a lot better $350 used gun (Glock police trade-in) than getting a new lesser quality, possibly smaller caliber gun. In answer to your question, disregarding your "non-full size" requirement, It would be either a Glock trade-in or a used 1911 RIA.

 

[Charlie]

Or you could add $150 to the $350 and buy new, (same guns suggested above) but all you would get is the same gun with a little wear on it. You're betting your life on this gun, right?

 

[40Arpent]

I'd save up more money to increase my choices, but that's just me.

 

[itchin]

You may be able to find a p225 p6 for $350.

 

[#1gunner]

You're betting your life on this gun, right?

Yep!

 

[txinvestigator]

If all I had was $350 I would buy a used revolver.

 

[okie556]

If all I had was $350 I would buy a used revolver.

Although I agree with TXI on the used revolver, there are some new choices in your price range. One that comes to mind is a Taurus 709 Slim. I will probably get flamed for suggesting a Taurus but I personally own one and use off and on a CCW when the weather get extremely hot as it is right now. I shot hundreds and hundreds of round through it at the range trying out different brands of self defense ammo and NEVER experienced a single failure. Do I have other brands of firearms....yes....many, many others. But none that meets your price range criteria.

 

[TundraWookiee]

Although I agree with TXI on the used revolver, there are some new choices in your price range. One that comes to mind is a Taurus 709 Slim. I will probably get flamed for suggesting a Taurus but I personally own one and use off and on a CCW when the weather get extremely hot as it is right now. I shot hundreds and hundreds of round through it at the range trying out different brands of self defense ammo and NEVER experienced a single failure. Do I have other brands of firearms....yes....many, many others. But none that meets your price range criteria.

People give me shit about it but I carry the pt740, the .40 version of that model. Despite all the criticism I've never had a single issue with it after nearly 1000 rounds through it. I also have a glock 19 that would be a good carry weapon but still usually stick with my Taurus.

That being said, don't settle. If you find a gun you're satisfied with at a lower price then that's great but.sometimes its worth saving up a little more money.

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[alexrex20]

for $350 you can get a used Glock or XD. i would look for a XD9 subcompact. i don't think anybody here would hesitate to trust their life to either a Glock or XD. it just depends which you prefer.

 

[TexasRedneck]

For sure, I'd go used to take advantage of a better QUALITY gun. After all - after the first range trip, your new gun is gonna be used anyways.

 

[winchster]

I'm not a huge glock fan but $350 should get you a police trade in. From what I hear those aren't generally worn out.

 

[bcannon87]

Add $40 to your $350 and get a new XD40 or XD9 Subcompact at a gun show. I just bought a brand new one at the last Tyler gun show.

 

[Texan2]

+1 for used Glock.

 

[OLDVET]

If you are looking at semi auto pistols, it makes sense to buy a good used one. Let someone else break it in for you. A revolver is a good idea, if you can find one that is not sloppy. It seems a revolver tends to lose it's tolerances faster than semis do. I recently took a S&W Model 680 in trade. It looked fine to me, but a gunsmith friend of mine looked at after I had traded for it, and he said it was fairly sloppy. Not bad enough to be a danger to me, but not as accurate as it was when it was newer. I have a Springfield stainless "Loaded" 1911 that has had over 18,000 rounds fired through it and it is still tight and accurate. It would cost around $950 today, so it is not in your price range. A used Glock would be a good choice. The Glock is hard to wear out or tear up. If I had only one choice in firearms to save my "donkey", it would be a 9mm Glock Model 19. I own several quality 1911s, but the Glock would be my first choice. That's my choice and I am sticking to it.

 

[#1gunner]

Thanks guys. Is there a difference when you say police trade in glock compared to a used glock from a individual. Im amature in that area.

 

[Creatism]

I'll second or third a used semi, police trade in glock absolutely comes to mind. I've seen xd sub compacts new for 320-400, seems like since the m's came out the price just dropped in those.

 

[Texan2]

No..both are used. Police trades are usually .40 and not pretty

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