# Looking to purchase a new/used handgun **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 23, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693 "2008-07-23T23:04:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/1 "2008-07-23T23:04:21Z")
Well with the upcoming move to Memphis Im looking for a new pistol to carry Im looking for something small, accurate, lightweight and preferably under $500.00. Ive been looking at the Springfield Armory XD series pistols but im not sure. Any suggestions?? ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/2 "2008-07-24T04:15:20Z")
Are you only looking at semi-autos? A Taurus M605 .357 2" revolver was my choice for something small, accurate, lightweight, and well under $500. It also packed a nice wallop being .357 Magnum. I carried one for a few years and shot it at least monthly. Never a problem putting holes in the centers of targets at 10 yards. If I were trusting my life to a semi-auto, it’d definitely be either a Glock or Sig. You can do a brand new Glock compact or mid-size for right at $500. A Sig is going to run a bit more, but you can definitely find a used one in your price range. What caliber are you looking for? Are you an experienced shooter? Is the cost of ammo a consideration? With answers to those questions I can recommend a more specific model. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/3 "2008-07-24T05:02:55Z")
I have a Beretta PX4 storm…nice quality gun. I shot a glock and it seemed really nice. When I was looking the most recommended gun was the XD b/c of the price and quality. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/4 "2008-07-24T05:13:18Z")
I have a subcompact glock 29 .45 for carry 6+1. It’s a nice gun, picked it up off a state trooper… I think it was under $500. swartz asked the right questions ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/5 "2008-07-24T05:21:46Z")
It’s not exactly lightweight, or really small, but a Tec 9 would serve you well, and can definitely be had for under $500. ---
**Author:** ![SP71Supra](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sp71supra/32/5955_2.png) [@SP71Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SP71Supra)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/6 "2008-07-24T06:00:13Z")
Sig FTMFW ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/7 "2008-07-24T10:01:52Z")
> [@Attn: Sexy NYSPEED Men.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-sexy-nyspeed-men/37220/50): > > Are you only looking at semi-autos? > > A Taurus M605 .357 2" revolver was my choice for something small, accurate, lightweight, and well under $500. It also packed a nice wallop being .357 Magnum. I carried one for a few years and shot it at least monthly. Never a problem putting holes in the centers of targets at 10 yards. > > If I were trusting my life to a semi-auto, it’d definitely be either a Glock or Sig. You can do a brand new Glock compact or mid-size for right at $500. A Sig is going to run a bit more, but you can definitely find a used one in your price range. > > What caliber are you looking for? Are you an experienced shooter? Is the cost of ammo a consideration? With answers to those questions I can recommend a more specific model. Good questions I am experienced as far have I have shot a gun I do go to the range often. I already own a .40 S&W Sigma. But I wouldnt trust my life with it due to the fact thats its inaccurate as fuck. I would like a to stay semi-auto. As far as caliber Im thinking 9mm because of the cost of shooting it at the range. But for the money I save in gaining experiance with the firearm, I lose the stopping power of a large caliber round (.40, .45 etc etc). I have shot a Sig before and I was very very impressed with its accuracy and balance but the price is just a little high. Based on these questions Im really going to start looking into the Glock and the used sig. Thanks for the help!! ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/8 "2008-07-24T10:07:48Z")
please use it backwards! J/k:D ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/9 "2008-07-24T10:36:05Z")
Come on old lets keep it on-topic Im looking at this [http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=105221709](http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=105221709) But not this actual one. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/10 "2008-07-24T10:42:40Z")
do you really need a .40, .45, or even a 9mm for stopping power? I talk to some people who say a 45 is the way to go, but in the heat of the moment, a miss with the recoil of a large caliber gun will be very bad. A few people in the military that I know all seem to carry 22’s for personal protection. They are dirt cheap to shoot, have no recoil, and as quiet as a bb gun, are easier to conceal and carry, and can kill someone just like the bigger guns. :dunno: ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/11 "2008-07-24T11:23:26Z")
> [@The cars that nyspeeders hate the most](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-cars-that-nyspeeders-hate-the-most/37225/35): > > do you really need a .40, .45, or even a 9mm for stopping power? I talk to some people who say a 45 is the way to go, but in the heat of the moment, a miss with the recoil of a large caliber gun will be very bad. A few people in the military that I know all seem to carry 22’s for personal protection. They are dirt cheap to shoot, have no recoil, and as quiet as a bb gun, are easier to conceal and carry, and can kill someone just like the bigger guns. > :dunno: See you say people in the military told you this. For me there is no way I would trust my life with a .22. For an everyday guy like me I am sure in a real life situation I am going to be scared as fuck if I have to shoot someone. I am willing to bet I cannot aim as good as I could at the range. So I would rather have a .40 or a 9 b/c the recoil isnt too bad and they put you down a lot quicker than a .22. I was talking to my old neighbor who is a city cop and he was telling me about how they got a call for this pile of shit who got shot 3 times with a 9. He said they guy was sitting on the curb bitching about how long it took them to get there. So I would say for an everyday guy a .40 (or something similar) seems to be the best all around personal defense gun. ---
**Author:** ![SP71Supra](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sp71supra/32/5955_2.png) [@SP71Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SP71Supra)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/12 "2008-07-24T11:27:52Z")
My SIG is a .40 I also have the 357sig barrel for it too ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/13 "2008-07-24T11:28:02Z")
> [@The cars that nyspeeders hate the most](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-cars-that-nyspeeders-hate-the-most/37225/35): > > do you really need a .40, .45, or even a 9mm for stopping power? I talk to some people who say a 45 is the way to go, but in the heat of the moment, a miss with the recoil of a large caliber gun will be very bad. A few people in the military that I know all seem to carry 22’s for personal protection. They are dirt cheap to shoot, have no recoil, and as quiet as a bb gun, are easier to conceal and carry, and can kill someone just like the bigger guns. > :dunno: i have a .45 GAP fire Glock… it’s a good combo because the smaller .45 lessens any recoil… the subcompact barely jumps around so it’s a win win. I have a .22 and for conceal it’s seriously like pocket sized… holds 15+1 and is semi-auto… the .45 holds 6+1 and is significantly thicker and bigger and is a subcompact! ---
**Author:** ![foxrus14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f05b48/32.png) [@foxrus14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foxrus14)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/14 "2008-07-24T11:29:07Z")
S&W model 642 if your carrying. Hammerless so it won’t get cought on your clothes. and it weighs about 15 oz. ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/15 "2008-07-24T11:39:51Z")
Carrying a .22 for self defense is a bad idea. Don’t shoot someone wearing a heavy jacket…or strong bones…don’t shoot them in the head…ect. To the OP: That Glock you linked will do great for you, just make sure you can control such a small gun in .40. It’ll take some practice. > As far as caliber Im thinking 9mm because of the cost of shooting it at the range. But for the money I save in gaining experiance with the firearm, I lose the stopping power of a large caliber round (.40, .45 etc etc). With the right ammo, 9mm is more than adequate for self defense- .40 and .45 WILL give you more “stopping power”, but, if you can’t afford to practice with your gun due to the price of ammo, you’re better off with a 9mm. A good shot with a 9mm is in way better shape then a poor or even fair shot with a .45. Honestly, the only way your going to really score a 1-shot stop against a determined, male attacker is with a shot to their central nervous system (brain/brain stem/spinal cord)…in which case it doesn’t matter if your using 9mm, .40, .380, or whatever else is able to penetrate. That said, when I carried I carried a .357 Magnum…I’d personally err on the side of a more powerful round if you could. ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/16 "2008-07-24T11:54:03Z")
> [@FS: haro backtrial x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-haro-backtrial-x1/33793/10): > > To the OP: That Glock you linked will do great for you, just make sure you can control such a small gun in .40. It’ll take some practice. That what I started to think about Im only going to have three fingers on the gun it could be a more difficult to shoot. I think Im probably going to just play it cheap and stick with the 9mm. ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/17 "2008-07-24T12:06:16Z")
> [@green"](#): > > That what I started to think about Im only going to have three fingers on the gun it could be a more difficult to shoot. > > I think Im probably going to just play it cheap and stick with the 9mm. Buy the Bersa that is on here. A .38 has plenty of knockdown power. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/18 "2008-07-24T12:18:07Z")
Put the Pearce +1 magazine extension on the magazine of a G27 or G26 to get that last finger on it. BTW, G27 or G26 with short fingers is a bad idea. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/19 "2008-07-24T12:26:11Z")
Yeah… i totally have to have the finger extension on mine. ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693/20 "2008-07-24T15:22:58Z")
Get the XD over a glock, No Question about it. get a .40 XD 3" SubCompact if you are worried about size/conceal .45 4" Compact for all else. I carry a 4" .45 ACP Compact every day, love that gun to death… best semi auto I have ever owned. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-purchase-a-new-used-handgun/198693.md?page=2)