Permit to burn... What should I get?

[OfcrFek 21]

Just as the title says, I have a permit to use or lose. I still have a while on it, but honestly I'm kind of out of ideas on what I should get. I already have 2x 9mm (Sig and Ruger), a .22LR (Sig P226 w/ conversion kit), and a 1911. Only thing I don't have already is a revolver. Thinking maybe getting a cheaper .357? I dunno, don't really have a lot of $$ to use at the moment, because I'm in the middle of trying to move. Anyone have any suggestions/advice on a decent priced, decent built handgun?

[Norseman 2]

Look in the used section there's a Springfield Armory .45 Tactical. Pick that up because it's an awesome gun.

 

 

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[Michael2013 56]

If I were in your situation, I'd spend some additional $$ and get a good revolver, like S&W or Ruger.

[BlueLineFish 615]

If you don't have one get a revolver. They can be had pretty cheap

[OfcrFek 21]

I want an old Medusa Model 47, but I know better. lol. That's my dream revolver.

[ChrisJM981 924]

Maybe a used S&W 686. Just under that you could go with a Ruger GP100. If you want a pocket cannon get a Ruger LCR.

[gleninjersey 2,141]

Get an extension on your permit....then get another permit.

 

On a budget.....try looking at Taurus.  I don't have one....yet.

[Targetpractice 3]

not sure how cheap you are looking to stay. personally if you can find a used s&w 686 or gp100 than definitely do that. If you want new, look at the ruger sp101. ive heard good things about them and you can usually get them new in the $450-500 range

[BlueLineFish 615]

Not sure if you are looking for a pocket 9 but I am selling a kahr cm9 with a bunch of accessories

[jm1827 284]

Maybe a used S&W 686. Just under that you could go with a Ruger GP100. If you want a pocket cannon get a Ruger LCR.

I would highly recommend a used 686, you can shoot .38, .38+ and .357 magnum. 

[RubberBullets 65]

Im the same boat... looking for a used 686 4" before mid April.. bad enough I gotta let 1 permit expire.

[oneshot 45]

high pressure water pistol with a high cap water tank before they get banned and confiscated by the Govt

[OfcrFek 21]

Im the same boat... looking for a used 686 4" before mid April.. bad enough I gotta let 1 permit expire.

Can't extend that one? or did you already?

[Newtonian 453]

My strategy thus far, in the 20 months I've been into this, is to stick to 3-4 calibers but acquire different guns or gun types. If you don't have a revolver you should really consider one. My favorite is the S&W 617, in .22. I shoot 70-90% of my rounds through that gun.

 

But in your case, since you already have two .22 autos you will probably be disappointed in how you shoot a .22 revolver. 

 

They do make 9mm revolvers, which are loaded with moon clips. Or you can try a big-caliber revolver. There are tons of .357 magnum/.38 special wheel guns out there. I'm partial to Rugers (I have the SP101 and GP100), but I'm sure the S&Ws are excellent. Taurus trigger pulls in double action are a bit severe, IMO.

 

Or you can go completely crazy and get an E. German Makarov. These are the most expensive guns in the 9x18 family. They'll set you back $450-600 for a well-preserved model, but in my opinion they are totally worth it. Excellent size and weight, eminently concealable, and deadly accurate. A totally underestimated, under-appreciated gun in my opinion.

 

I'm a decent (average) shot. This is what I did with my E. German Mak about 2 weeks ago. 8 in the mag, 1 in the chamber, 9 shots, 14-15 yards (Damn windows 8):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Newtonian 453]

One more piece of advice: A well made revolver will last you a lifetime. The extra $100 or $200 you spend, over the course of your lifetime, is relatively insignificant. 

[RubberBullets 65]

Can't extend that one? or did you already?

two already extended... fell victim of a lot of unintended expenses or else I would have used the two permits I had.. My intent was both a 1911 and a wheel gun. For now I think the revolver wins... just gotta find something in the $500 range.

[svt3183 14]

GP100 all day

 

two already extended... fell victim of a lot of unintended expenses or else I would have used the two permits I had.. My intent was both a 1911 and a wheel gun. For now I think the revolver wins... just gotta find something in the $500 range.

[OfcrFek 21]

For a while I was thinking of getting a little novelty derringer. Only like $150. But I would almost never shoot it, and it would feel like a waste of a permit... but at least I wouldn't feel like I gave the permit back to NJ. As that deadline approaches, if I got the money, I'll probably go for a S&W or Ruger revolver. If I don't, I'll pick up on of those derringers.

[gunnarsport 13]

If you're thinking about your first revolver, I would take a serious look at the Taurus Model 65 357 revolver. VERY nice, durable HD or target shooting handgun!