ok so let me start by saying i dont make a ton of money. i am trying to find some pistols preferably in the 600 or less range but I don't mind saving up a bit for something nice either. I probably wouldn't spend more than 850 on anything since I owe a ton on my credit cards after xmas. I'm open for suggestions for all of them except the first since I already ordered one. heres what I'm thinking so far:

 

1. smith and Wesson m&p 40

 

this one I know I am getting for sure. I have always loved shooting .40 and I just love the look and feel of this gun.

 

2. a semi auto .22, maybe an s&w m&p again?

 

I really want a semi auto 22 that could potentially be a good suppressor host if the safe hearing act gets passed (fingers crossed). nothing beats a gun with cheap ammo either.

 

3. used glock 19 frame

 

this is purely because like I said I don't have a ton of money so I would like to buy a frame and get the upper portion at a later date. I am not the hugest fan of glocks which is why this one isn't a must its just a cheap option of how I could use a permit and end up with a pretty good gun later down the line.

 

4. something with a little more kick maybe a revolver?

 

I always enjoy shooting stuff with lots of recoil.. and I also love revolvers. idk I'm totally stumped.

.357 Revolver if you don't have one already. Under $500 Ruger Service Six. You want something really nice without spending thousands Surplus MR73. Allan's Armory usually has them for under $1,200.

 

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Do you have a 4" 357 revolver? Best all around handgun IMO. Your budget can buy you a GP100 or 686. Learn to shoot a DA revolver well and everything else is easy.

Ummmm, pay off your credit cards.  Can always get more permits.

Ummmm, pay off your credit cards.  Can always get more permits.

 

 

 

This is much smarter than buying $1,500 worth of guns

 

If you must -- buy 1 pistol and let the other 3 permits burn -

 

and I'll save you the trouble of wasting your time on anything else -- 1911 in .45 acp 

Ummmm, pay off your credit cards.  Can always get more permits.

 

 

This is much smarter than buying $1,500 worth of guns

 

If you must -- buy 1 pistol and let the other 3 permits burn -

 

and I'll save you the trouble of wasting your time on anything else -- 1911 in .45 acp 

 

+10^6 on a decent (depending on your budget) 1911 in .45acp

 

And esp on getting debt free asap

the S&W MP 40 is a really good gun. Get the apex upgrades if you can for it. Makes the gun really smooth. 

 

But yeah, use 1 permit and pay off your debt. Then concentrate on the pistols 

 

Have fun!

This is much smarter than buying $1,500 worth of guns

 

If you must -- buy 1 pistol and let the other 3 permits burn -

 

and I'll save you the trouble of wasting your time on anything else -- 1911 in .45 acp

 

Agreed.

 

The gun is the cheap part, what are you going to feed it?

I hate credit card debt more than I like guns. Pay off bills. Buy one gun. Colt is coming put with revolvers. $699 MSRP on the first announced Cobra 38 snubbie. Other configurations on the way. Sure there will be a 4 inch 357 configuration.

 

I would pay off all debt and save up for a nice Colt revolver. Pay cash for it.

yeah the cc debt is pretty shitty. i suppose paying them and then getting significantly better pistols later would probably make me happier in the long run. i would love to get a 1911 but i would want a really nice one since i grew up drooling over my gpas old service pistol from ww2. i may let them burn since they are only 2 bucks each as much as it will kill me, however i may keep my eyes peeled for a decent 357 revolver on gunbroker since ive seen some on there for like 300.

Betcha your intrest is more than 8 bucks every month. That's what's killing you.

You are buying a 22 in case suppressors become legal?!? Spend $250 for a Rossi in .357 and then $750 in ammo.

 

Also, this seems relevant.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCXr_6wgns

I also have a permit, and will decide between either the new S&W M&P 2.0 or the New CZ P10 C, both in 9mm.  ZERO (0) debt, no student loans, cc, car or mortgage. Its a great feeling.

I don't enjoy telling people what to do with their money, but i agree with most others here that if you really feel you must, go ahead and buy one gun, but get yourself out of debt before buying more. Guns aren't going anywhere, they'll be around to buy when you're debt free and can pay cash for them. That'll be much more fun.

 

Same principle applies to most things in life, not just guns. Just listen to 10 minutes of the Dave Ramsey Show and you'll never wanna go into debt of any kind again! Lol