I have one permit left and I really don't know what to buy. I'm looking for something in the $300 range and kind of cheap to shoot. I have a nice S&W 38 already and I don't care for plastic. I'd like a compact 1911 but they're out of my price range. Thoughts?

 

I wanna keep it cheap, since I'd like to buy a CMP M1 soon.

Ford guy aside... Do you have a .22LR pistol? Lots of good choices that hover around the $300 mark.

Buy a Tokarev pistol. The sell for under $300 and shoot inexpensive ammo. And 7.62Tok is a HOT round. Flat shooting and fun to shoot.

Here is a thread I started a few weeks ago, lots of options $300 range

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/45551-cheapskatebroke-buyer-suggestions/page__fromsearch__1

What did you buy Clint? I must say, I have a S&W 64 and I LOVE the thing. If you didn't buy one of those, or a Model 10, you're losing out. Just avoid the MIM and lock guns.

 

As for the Torkarev, I don't mind the things, but I would like something with somewhat common ammo. I have a strong bias to .22LR. Rugers are a bit expensive.

I have a Bersa 22lr in your price range.

 

Built like a tank, fun to shoot and cheap.