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Originally Posted by Carr4MVP
Oh, I am aware that a person shouldn't be a miser when it comes to guns. I just needed to set the parameters for recommendations.
Not an expert on calibers but something that packs a punch. Price range would be $300-500 dollars (however this price range is just an estimate in my mind. I am not up to date on the current gun prices.)
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I paid around $600 for the 19 I have now - it is a new Gen 5 with night sights. You can find older generations for around $500.
As far as guns in the $300-$500 range, there are various M&P models and Springfield XDs/XDms. I've owned these in the past and would recommend them. I hear good things about Walther Creeds, but have never shot one. You can get one for around $250. Rugers are okay. And I'm a big fan of CZs, and had my heart set on getting a CZ P10 C last year, but my gunsmith convinced me to get the Glock instead. Still, you can get a CZ P10 C from CDNN right now for $389. That's a good deal.
https://www.cdnnsports.com/catalogse...q=cz%20p10%20c
Again, I strongly recommend that whatever you get does NOT have an external safety. You don't need one, and you don't want one. And nothing smaller than a 9mm. .380s just don't have enough stopping power.
I'd stay away from Taurus and absolutely stay away from Keltec. And if you get a ****ing Hi-point I'll never speak to you again.
And for a novice, stay away from 1911s. They are not beginner guns.