What price range?
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CA CCWInstructor
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I agree, I look at caliber, how it fits in my hand, then features. After that I look at price.
DrDavidM
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Yes,I do look at price. I can't afford to just go buy whatever I want. My wife and I would both be broke. 
I feel you kind find very good handguns in the reasonable price range. My Taurus pt140pro has never had the slightest issue and I think my Ruger p345 is one of the best handguns I have ever handled. You can of course also but used. I can never find good deals on used ones around here though. I can't forget my Kahr cw9 either. Or my Kel-tec p3at
I feel you kind find very good handguns in the reasonable price range. My Taurus pt140pro has never had the slightest issue and I think my Ruger p345 is one of the best handguns I have ever handled. You can of course also but used. I can never find good deals on used ones around here though. I can't forget my Kahr cw9 either. Or my Kel-tec p3atFor some of us price is a factor. I'm not saying buy a cheap gun but there are several things to consider when purchasing a handgun for self defense. To me the most important issue is competency. How well can you shoot it? Are you confident in it?
Some related expenses in a new gun: Holster - $50 to $100, Belt - $50 to $100, Practice and SD ammo ?????
My point is buy a decent gun that you can afford to shoot, a lot. You can always save and trade your way up the scale.
Some related expenses in a new gun: Holster - $50 to $100, Belt - $50 to $100, Practice and SD ammo ?????
My point is buy a decent gun that you can afford to shoot, a lot. You can always save and trade your way up the scale.
PascalFleischman
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On my limited budget, price is paramount to me. In my mind, buying (and carrying) what you can afford is 10 times better than staring (and dreaming) unarmed at the counter.
HK4U
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Price
+1. Although I am far from rich and money can be tight the most important thing for me is that the gun works first time ever time. I don't want to scrimp on something that may be called on to save my life or my loved ones. Before I do that I wiil cut back on the expencive T.V.s, autos etc. There are just to many places to save money without buying something that could get me killed. Jst my 2 cents worth.
For me price is last. Not that it isn't important but the least important to me.
...and no, I do not have a lot of money or even credit!
+1. Although I am far from rich and money can be tight the most important thing for me is that the gun works first time ever time. I don't want to scrimp on something that may be called on to save my life or my loved ones. Before I do that I wiil cut back on the expencive T.V.s, autos etc. There are just to many places to save money without buying something that could get me killed. Jst my 2 cents worth.
I would have to agree with everyone else.I am not rich either,but i would rather save a little longer to get a reliable weapon that to get one just to have something new.That being said,it also doesn`t mean you have to go broke to get something reliable.Do your homework and a little common sense and you will do fine.
ecocks
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My first carry was a Sigma 9VE ($320) and it proved reliable and accurate, it was "rotated" to my desk drawer eventually. Then I upgraded to a CZ-40 ($420) and it proved to be every bit as solid and dependable. May still go back and pick up a Sigma 40VE someday. I also picked up a Bersa .380 ($220) and Sig P-230 ($270/used) for those hot days when I wanted a bit smaller footprint and locked away car guns a few times.
