What's a gusto? I googled it and other stuff comes up. Do you know of a good website to check prices? I hate to buy a pistol right now especially not knowing much about how much which ever gun is worth, and I know people have their used guns selling right now for outrageous prices
LOL, "go for the gusto" is a phrase meaning something like "get all you can get". Think it was from old beer commercials.
Like Iluv2hunt said, check Bud's for an idea on prices: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php
You can also go to www.slickguns.com and look for specials. Figure in FFL transfer of around $30 (can be found cheaper in some areas), and any shipping when comparing online prices to local gun shops. If you find a private seller with a good deal, you won't have those expenses. Just harder to find people selling something used for a reasonable price, takes a bit of patience.
thanks guys for the help. if you dont mind, what are a few guns you cant go wrong with? like a list of a couple that are known quality guns around that price range. this way i can search used first, then decide if i want to go new or not.
so far i like what im seeing about that bersa, but cant find any used. Ill keep looking though. I might go new for her
I've got a Rock Island .45...I like it. It's no frills, and dependable. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a .45
whatever you choose opt for quality, and you can get it for 500$ used with some homework. if she is going for LE I'm thinking something that leo's are often issued or buy for themselves for back ups. the S&W snub nose revolvers (not the ultra lights), or Colts if you can find one or the Ruger sp 101 are good solid choices in revolvers. reconditioned by factory glocks and sig sauers are good choices for semi's and should still be in your budget. for conceal carry in a semi I like the single stacks, yes they hold less ammo but they fit the hand and feed much better and have a slimmer profile as well. ask her prof's opinions or some older/wiser leos that have been around the block more than once. if it's gonna be your first gun and you are young and plan on being together a while I'd say splurge on a mdl 617 S&W used with as short a bbl as you can find in a 10-shot 22lr caliber. you can go to the range with it and shoot a brick of ammo (500 rounds) without breaking the bank (20-40$ and dropping now). larger calibers you may never be able to afford to shoot that many rounds in years, certainly not in an afternoon. learning and staying in top form with a handgun takes LOTS of practice.
Thanks for all the advice guys. this definitely isnt my first gun, but will be my first owned pistol, well her first owned pistol too. I had her shoot a .357 magnum yesterday at the range (free rental if you purchase their ammo). She shot it well, and liked it a lot. I think she would rather a semi-auto though. She shot a .45 a while ago, but i dont even remember what it was. We already have a .22 rifle, and she isnt impressed with it, believe it or not she had more fun shooting my 30-06 (my wallet didnt enjoy that lol). I think she likes the power lol.
Ill keep all this in mind. I like the idea of checking some reconditioned prices as you mentioned. I guess they just sell those off their main websites? And if anyone on here is selling, let me know. I will want to do more researching, but let me know.
Thanks again guys!
