What is a good, relatively affordable handgun that is won't break the bank to go shooting.  I have my HD revolver and like it but don't particularly care for throwing 50 cent pieces down range every time I pull the trigger.

 

What are some handguns that are easy on the wallet to just have fun with?  .22s are okay and it can be semi or revolver. 

 

What 9mms have conversion kits available that allow you to shoot .22s and work well.  I fired a Glock with the coversion kit a few weeks ago but about every 4 rounds or so it was jamming/failing to eject correctly.  Is this a common problem with all conversion kits or do some work better than others.

 

Thanks for your input.

Get a .22 pistol either semi auto or revolver. Some conversions are expensive and unreliable as you have seen.

I recommend the Buckmark or Ruger. Super accurate and shoot all day for $20. Smith .22 revolvers are sweet too but pricey.

Also check out the M&P 22 or Walter 22 as well.

Buy used and save a bundle of cash for ammo.

Marketplace has a few for sale as of late.

Plus 1 on the Buckmark and Ruger Mark series.  We have them both and they are dependable, accurate tack drivers!

.22's get boring. I know a lot of people enjoy them but for me, after pulling the trigger for 10mins I am ready to shoot something else.

 

I'd say go 9mm. So many different FMJ loads as well as HP and a huge selection of pistols. Ammo prices are creeping down and $15 a box of 9mm isn't too bad given the time.

  I have my HD revolver and like it but don't particularly care for throwing 50 cent pieces down range every time I pull the trigger.

Does that mean you haven't really shot your HD revolver? I hope nobody ever "have" to use their HD firearm but not having much time on it defeats the purpose of having one, no?

 

I agree with the 22lr does get boring but if you do have a conversion barrel it's awesome because you actually get familiarity with the firearm using a cheaper ammo.

Range and inexpensive ammo dont go together

Does that mean you haven't really shot your HD revolver? I hope nobody ever "have" to use their HD firearm but not having much time on it defeats the purpose of having one, no?

 

I agree with the 22lr does get boring but if you do have a conversion barrel it's awesome because you actually get familiarity with the firearm using a cheaper ammo.

 

I've had it for about 2 weeks and put 200 rounds through it already.  150 of those were the larger .327 rounds and 50 were the .32.  Probably going to run another 100 or so rounds through it this weekend (Range 14 if the weather holds up).

 

Do many 9mms have conversion kits available? 

Range and inexpensive ammo dont go together

 

I would buy the ammo online before going to the range.....and then take it to a range.

Shooting reactive targets with .22s is fun - I used to go through 400-1000 .22s during a day at the range.  Shooting paper is kinda boring to me - with any caliber.  I enjoy the challenge of shooting accurately, but there's something so much more satisfying about a target that moves/spins...

 

Models from Sig, Beretta, and Glock have conversion kits for .22, so you can have a 9mm/.40S&W/.357sig/.45ACP gun AND .22 in one gun, depending on model...models like the Sig P226/P229 or Glock 22/23 will give you the option of 4 calibers in one gun...so you can burn one permit, but have many options in the future.

 

For a dedicated .22, I like the S&W 22A as a cheap .22 target gun...  Ruger and Browning also make phenomenal target pistols.

 

 

Shooting reactive targets with .22s is fun - I used to go through 400-1000 .22s during a day at the range.  Shooting paper is kinda boring to me - with any caliber.  I enjoy the challenge of shooting accurately, but there's something so much more satisfying about a target that moves/spins...

 

Models from Sig, Beretta, and Glock have conversion kits for .22, so you can have a 9mm/.40S&W/.357sig/.45ACP gun AND .22 in one gun, depending on model...models like the Sig P226/P229 or Glock 22/23 will give you the option of 4 calibers in one gun...so you can burn one permit, but have many options in the future.

 

For a dedicated .22, I like the S&W 22A as a cheap .22 target gun...  Ruger and Browning also make phenomenal target pistols.

this^^^^

 

Great option and good price. There was another one listed here for $275 but it must have sold. 

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/449-browning-buck-mark-eclipse-22lr/

Get a Sig 226 classic(22lr). You can buy center fire exchange slides to convert to 9mm, 40 or 357 sig. Classic and the new slide will run ya about 900 which is the cost of a new center fire Sig 226

Shooting reactive targets with .22s is fun - I used to go through 400-1000 .22s during a day at the range.  Shooting paper is kinda boring to me - with any caliber.  I enjoy the challenge of shooting accurately, but there's something so much more satisfying about a target that moves/spins...

 

Models from Sig, Beretta, and Glock have conversion kits for .22, so you can have a 9mm/.40S&W/.357sig/.45ACP gun AND .22 in one gun, depending on model...models like the Sig P226/P229 or Glock 22/23 will give you the option of 4 calibers in one gun...so you can burn one permit, but have many options in the future.

 

For a dedicated .22, I like the S&W 22A as a cheap .22 target gun...  Ruger and Browning also make phenomenal target pistols.

 

 

Do any American gun makers have conversion kits or is it pretty much just those three?  If just those three guess I'll be looking at those in the near future.  Thanks for the info & input!

Just dropped off paperwork for 2 more pistol permits.....now to start narrowing down what I want!

 

Try anything ruger makes in a .40. Rugers are great guns, very solidly built and .40 isn't very expensive and it seems the easiest to find

Try anything ruger makes in a .40. Rugers are great guns, very solidly built and .40 isn't very expensive and it seems the easiest to find

Have been looking at the Ruger SR22 but still looking at others as well.  Like the options the conversion kits on some of the other makes that people have mentioned give you but need to read up on how good they work.

 

What does having a "threaded barrel" do for you?  I noticed on the SR22 that their is a threaded barrel version that cost $40 more than the non-threaded barrel.  Just curious.

 

Here is a rather nice review of the SR22.  Like how it seems to be rather easy to clean/take apart.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2tgJv_oec

Have been looking at the Ruger SR22 but still looking at others as well.  Like the options the conversion kits on some of the other makes that people have mentioned give you but need to read up on how good they work.

 

What does having a "threaded barrel" do for you?  I noticed on the SR22 that their is a threaded barrel version that cost $40 more than the non-threaded barrel.  Just curious.

 

Here is a rather nice review of the SR22.  Like how it seems to be rather easy to clean/take apart.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2tgJv_oec

 

In America, it allows you to add a suppressor. 

another option is 9x18 CZ82 or other clon of Makarov. 

ammo is available and relatively cheap. 

also would do fine for HD. 

Of the guns that have conversion kits available (Sig, Berreta & Glock) which ones work the best. I've read (and experienced) the Glock conversion and wasn't very impressed with it. Every 4 rounds or so it jammed up.

 

I like the idea of the conversion kits but from the little inquiring I've done the guns that are available with such kits are expensive & the kits themselves are expensive. Prob easily going to spend between $1,000 - $1,500 for such a gun and the conversion kit.

 

If this were my one and only gun, it would probably be worth it if one of the conversion kits works well. But since I already have a HD handgun(GP 100 in .327) I think I may be more inclined to purchase 2 diff guns. One will be a 22 and not sure of the other yet.

 

That being said, other than a 22, what other calibers are generally more affordable? I was assuming 9mm would prob be one of the next most affordable and (during "normal" times) readily available calibers. One person mentioned they have seen 9mm for $20.....is that for a box of 20.or 50? Also, where have u found the most available places to purchase ammo at the best prices? I've only bought from "Surplusammo.com" for .327 at $23 a box for 50 rounds.

9mm us going for as little as 14.99 for 50 rounds as of lately from cabelas

Use gunbot.net or slickguns.com to find prices

20.00 is outrageous

Way to keep local businesses alive.

 

I never buy ammo online. Never have and never will.

 

 

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I only suggested some sites to look up prices so the guy can see what different prices are. So the guy doesn't have to drive all over gods creation to see. Also in the area where he and I live there is only 2 shops within 45 min that sell ammo and both have nothing.

I only suggested some sites to look up prices so the guy can see what different prices are. So the guy doesn't have to drive all over gods creation to see. Also in the area where he and I live there is only 2 shops within 45 min that sell ammo and both have nothing.

This.

I'll pay a little extra to buy local, but use those sites to judge what the going rate is.

Also, it's not that serious a matter of principle for me that I'll pass up something like $15/box for .38s when the best local price is $20+ tax. If I get 10 boxes, I'd be paying a $60 premium to stay local. I'm not that committed.

A couple flaws there

 

When all the online dealers were out of everything a good relationship with a local dealer will keep you shooting. You think cabelas really gives a crap about you ? Nope. Also buying local keeps shops open and drives prices down. Shops have a certain overhead. They have to make that to stay open whether they sell 1000 cases or 10 cases. Also is the online ammo bill passes your really sh** out of luck.

Of the guns that have conversion kits available (Sig, Berreta & Glock) which ones work the best. I've read (and experienced) the Glock conversion and wasn't very impressed with it. Every 4 rounds or so it jammed up.

 

I've got the Beretta kit for my 92FS.  I think I paid $325 from a member on the Beretta forum.  It's been very reliable and eats pretty much all standard Federal and CCI type ammo.  It didn't like the thunderbolt stuff, but otherwise has been a very reliable 22kit.

 

I also have an M&P 22 that I flat out love.  In fact I like it so much I'm tempted to buy a second.

"Good relationship" with store is whoever is next in line with cash. U really think your local store cares who you are? Are they going to hold ammo for you rather than selling it to the next paying customer?

 

Here in Central/North NJ there are very few places to buy ammo. I have no qualms buying it online.

Actually yes. The local shop down my way has put ammo aside for me, has donated ammo for events at my club, has sent me an email when something comes in, has given a steady discount and has even sent an ar out of state to a friend of mine when the guy standing next to me wanted to buy it on the spot.

"Good relationship" with store is whoever is next in line with cash.

If you believe that you haven't established a good relationship with anyone.