I got a S&W Sigma 40. Paid 250 for it brand new, had a problem with the empty shells not extracting after I put about 50 rounds through but Smith & Wesson fixed it without any issues and its been great ever since.
You know I'm just jackin.
That's disgusting!!We don't want to know what you're doing in the privacy of your home!! Steve
I've owned a few 'cheap' guns, and have had good luck so far.
I owned 2 RIA 1911s, a full size and an officers. Both never had a hiccup. A Taurus PT-92, never a problem, just huge for a 9mm.
A while back I spotted a Hi-Point C9 at my local gunshop for $80. I had heard these things actually worked pretty well, about the cheapest you can get and it still work. I bought it with the intent of shooting it till it broke. It didn't. No cleaning for 600 rounds of the cheapest 9mm I could find, including lead reloads. The rifling got so fouled it started keyholding at 10 yards towards the end. Hosed it out with CLP and ran a brush down the tube and it was back to like new. Pretty good for $80, still wouldn't trust it for carry or anything. Too big, and that safety leaves me with some reservations.
But the absolute best 'cheap' gun for me, is a Bulgarian Makarov. It was my first handgun and my first carry gun. Lost track of ammo count, but I've replaced the recoil spring twice, and had it refinished because I wore the original finish off. Still keeps on tick'n.
I owned 2 RIA 1911s, a full size and an officers. Both never had a hiccup. A Taurus PT-92, never a problem, just huge for a 9mm.
A while back I spotted a Hi-Point C9 at my local gunshop for $80. I had heard these things actually worked pretty well, about the cheapest you can get and it still work. I bought it with the intent of shooting it till it broke. It didn't. No cleaning for 600 rounds of the cheapest 9mm I could find, including lead reloads. The rifling got so fouled it started keyholding at 10 yards towards the end. Hosed it out with CLP and ran a brush down the tube and it was back to like new. Pretty good for $80, still wouldn't trust it for carry or anything. Too big, and that safety leaves me with some reservations.
But the absolute best 'cheap' gun for me, is a Bulgarian Makarov. It was my first handgun and my first carry gun. Lost track of ammo count, but I've replaced the recoil spring twice, and had it refinished because I wore the original finish off. Still keeps on tick'n.
i dont consider cheap but it fit in the parameters
CZ 75 B with three mags $300
never had a problem yet
CZ 75 B with three mags $300
never had a problem yet
I just remembered another.
Easily the best shooting original configuration unmodified 1911 style I've ever had.
A Llama. That dang thing would just flat out shoot anything out there.
Sure it was a fluke, but others have had one of these Llamas with similar results.
I gave $200 at an estate auction, a little more than I wanted to.
Sold it to a buddy who couldn't afford much.
Wish I hadn't.
Easily the best shooting original configuration unmodified 1911 style I've ever had.
A Llama. That dang thing would just flat out shoot anything out there.
Sure it was a fluke, but others have had one of these Llamas with similar results.
I gave $200 at an estate auction, a little more than I wanted to.
Sold it to a buddy who couldn't afford much.
Wish I hadn't.
I have a Star BM and Rock Island Armory 1911 that I'm still quite happy with after a few hundred rounds through each. Also a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug that's been pretty good so far, but hasn't been shot all that much.
I had a couple of cheapies that I kind of regret getting rid of, but just a little. I liked my old Rossi 3" .38 Special with Hogues on it...slick little gun. But it had a trigger pull that only Hercules could love. Same with my Polish P-64. Loved the form factor and reliability, the weight finally killed it for me.
I had a couple of cheapies that I kind of regret getting rid of, but just a little. I liked my old Rossi 3" .38 Special with Hogues on it...slick little gun. But it had a trigger pull that only Hercules could love. Same with my Polish P-64. Loved the form factor and reliability, the weight finally killed it for me.
Another vote for the Star BM 9mm. Bought two of 'em for $150 each back in 2004, had one refinished and gave the other to my brother.
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