What's a good starter $200 handgun?

[kevykev56]

These are not bad shooters. I own two and love to shoot them.

Heritage

RHIN0

[Octavius]

I've always wondered how guns are purchased online.  Is it required that they be completely disassembled before packaging and shipping?  what sorta guidelines are used?  I really want a Makarov...

[CAV]

Hi

Why a hand gun? If your into WW2 stuff get a russian rifle for $50-$80. I have a few WW2 rifles all are lots of fun!


Russian M1938 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R

Russian M44 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Rifle

Yugo M24/47 8mm Mauser Item#Maus24/47

[kevykev56]

You must have a FFL (Federal Firearms Liscense) to have a gun shipped to you. Unless it is antique and not classifed as a firearm by the ATF.

If you see one and want to buy one offline you can have a local FFl holder, usually pawn shops or gunstores order it for you. They normally charge $20 or 10% whichever is greater.

I have a Curio and Relic 03 FFL wich allows me to order certain firearms through the mail as long as they are at least 50 years old, or deemed C&R by the ATF. I cannot be in buisness of selling them though.

The only other way I know of to get around the FFL requirement would be to order from the CMP (Civilan Marksmanship Program). But they do have their own requirements and they only sell US WW2 era guns.

[CAV]

I've always wondered how guns are purchased online.

You must have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to Purchase Firearms online or.....


Do a Dealer Transfer....

A  takes place when a 01 Federally Licensed Firearms dealer transfers a firearm to a Non-FFL Holder or consumer. If you are a consumer desiring to purchase a firearm online, you must first locate a dealer in your area, who is willing to order/transfer the firearm to you. All fees for the transfer must be negotiated by you with the transferring dealer. You must have the permission from the dealer before placing an order to be shipped to the FFL dealer for transfer of the firearm(s). All firearms ordered for Dealer Transfer must be shipped to the dealer's licensed premise address.

[Octavius]

Thanks Kev... clears the confusion.  Read a lil bit more at aimsurplus.com and I have seen the light.

[SunKing]

"You'll shoot your eye out!"

[JB73]

Originally posted by kevykev56
These are not bad shooters. I own two and love to shoot them.

Heritage

RHIN0

they look too .... old western LOL but decent priced.

are they single action or double action?


if i was to get one i'd get the short barrel one with the dual cylenders

CAV.. ammo not nearly as cheap as a .22, and i wouldnt be able to shoot those at the local indoor range, only hand guns and .22 rifles allowed.

[Cobra412]

I've got a P97 never fired except for from the factory.  Looking at getting rid of it.  My P95 is all I really need anyway.

[lazs2]

still not enough to go on.

.357 in a heavy frame hardly kicks at all so if it bothered you it was either a very light gun or you are very recoil sensitve (nothing wrong with that).

If you are recoil sensitive even the makarov will feel a bit harsh but... it is a great gun for the price and ammo is like $100 per thousand.... utterly reliable and easy to take care of... If you shot 1200 rounds of 22 you would probly only shoot 100 or 200 mak rounds but have as much fun.

enforcer is correct on the keltecs... hidious guns like glocks and such with no history or pride of ownership but.... bery reliable and functional..  (mm ammo is also in the 80-100 buck a thousand range and recoil in the larger 9mm's is even less than the smaller Mak.

Now.... plinking...  that is what I do allmost excluisively.... semi autos aren't that fun.   range is allmost allways short and accuracy is low except in guns like the Kimber costing a grand or so...The revolver guys will humiliate you in the "first guy to hit that can" thing...

Power...  22's don't allways make the target move... it is more fun to make the can jump 20 feet eh?  but eagle is correct... a K22 masterpiece will hit empty shotgun shells out to 50 yards (try that with your keltec or mak)  the ruger single six is around 200 used sometimes and it is pretty accurate.

A good Smith and Wesson K or l frame or copy or Ruger in .38 will work great... get it in .357 so that you can shoot 38's till you want to step up.

I reload and I plink with everything I own but.... my favorite plinkers are my 44 mags and my 45 kimber and a few 22 pistols

When you hit something with the 44 mag it shows.   they cost me about $4 a box to reload and most people don't want to shoot more than a hundred or so at a standing.   I like to bring the 44's and then when I get flinchy.... switch to the milder Kimber 45 or a 22.

long winded but... it is a complicated subject.  probly you need about 6 handguns.... everyone does... we can swap em around...

funny thing is... you notice that some people just seem better with one type of handgun than others.. even when it seems like it makes no sense...  my daughter is 5' nothing and she shoots a 44 mag revolver better than a 22 auto.

lazs

[kevykev56]

Originally posted by JB73
they look too .... old western LOL but decent priced.

are they single action or double action?


if i was to get one i'd get the short barrel one with the dual cylenders

CAV.. ammo not nearly as cheap as a .22, and i wouldnt be able to shoot those at the local indoor range, only hand guns and .22 rifles allowed.

They are single action. The ones I have do have the dual cylinder and are short barrel. I rarely shoot the magnum round because of price. I have an older model that I picked up from a gunshow and a new traditional model with the 4.75 barrel. Yes they look old western but thats the fun with them. Double fisted 12 shots I feel like a kid, plinking from about 20 yards. And for less than $200 you will not find many better deals than these unless you get a used handgun.

Im sure whatever you decide you will enjoy. Get what you can afford, or may I suggest save up and get what you want.

[Russian]

Originally posted by Makarov9
A Makarov is a good pistol for the $200 price range. Reliable and fun to shoot. Ammo is cheap and can be very accurate for a small pistol. They are also very easy to tear down for cleaning.

http://makarov.com/

I recommend it also...

[debuman]

You can find a lot of used, trade-in S&W .38's and .357's for around $200 or less.  The .38 special is not anything that's going to bother you with recoil, and is still powerful enough to use for self-defense.
We picked up a used, 4" stainless steel S&W .38 for $169 a few years back.  My wife fell in love with it, and now claims it as "her" gun.  The way she shoots it - you don't want to argue with her!
She is very recoil sensitive, and hates my .357 magnum, but the recoil of the .38's don't bother her a bit.
There are also lesser priced .38's like Rossi and stuff that are less new than a used S&W, but as fara as guns go, I think you get what you pay for.
Revolvers (double action police style - not cowboy type) are also very easy to learn to use, and to check and see if they are loaded or not.  Very easy to load and unload.

[rpm]

A GOOD $200 handgun? Best go talk to you friendly neighborhood crack dealer.

[Dago]

Originally posted by eagl
I bought a browning buckmark (.22) when I was active in intercollegiate standard pistol competition, and I like it a lot.  It can be bought in several "trim" editions, can be customized with better sights, triggers, grips, etc., it's more accurate than you'll ever be, and it's cheap fun to shoot.  10 round magazine.
 

Hi ya Eagl,

I have a Browning Buckmark Bullseye.  I am very happy with it.  For more authority in a weapon, I shoot a Colt Combat Commander, 45ACP.

dago