Buying my first gun. which of these 3 should i get? (Hi-Point)

[crew_dawg16]

I would never use one of those if my life depended on it. Here's another option nobody has suggested yet:

Springfield Armory XDm

They come in .40 S&W and 9mm at the moment and in 2 different barrel lengths.

I own the .40 in the 4.5" barrel length and it is an AMAZING handgun. For $500 it came with a case, 2 magazines, a holster, magazine carrier, speed loader, cleaning tools and 3 different grip back straps so you can custom fit it to the size of your hand.

On top of all that, they have the highest capacity of any handgun, my .40 is a 16+1 and the 9mm is 19+1 without extended magazines.

Think about it.

 

[oilwell1415]

Gravel will work equally as well new or used, I would save a few bucks and get it used if possible.

If you've decided to buy a gun, it doesn't really matter. A quality firearm is a quality firearm as long as it is cared for and properly maintained. A reputable gun shop will not knowingly sell you a gun that doesn't work properly. If possible, try to find a shop at a range where you can test fire any used gun you buy before you spend your money. I don't know about Glock, but Springfield has a lifetime warranty. Although it is only meant for the original purchaser, they are very good about extending it to subsequent owners with no questions asked, so if you do have a problem it's probably only a matter of sending it in and they'll take care of it.

 

[harry gilbert]

IF you buy from a reputable dealer, a used gun is a bargain, and can often be had in near-new condition for 1/2 the cost of a new one.

Every once in a while, I come across lots of service revolvers at FFL dealers (including detective's snub-nose guns) turned in by police departments in trade for new firearms. Some of these have rarely been fired and have only minimal holster wear, and can be had for under $200.

By the way, I bought a used .22 Ruger semi-auto a few years ago for about $200, and had the chrome start peeling from the gun. Sent it into Ruger, and they totally refinished the firearm at no cost to me. Ruger is a reputable manufacturer.

 

[oilwell1415]

Springfield Armory XDm

They come in .40 S&W and 9mm at the moment and in 2 different barrel lengths.

...and a .45 is coming. Finally. I think an m is a bit overkill, but it is a damn good pistol. A regular XD for $50-75 less would serve him just as well.

You got a steal for $500.

 

[R1der]

should i buy it new or used?

If its a hi-point, not at all just go buy a baseball bat, I spend alot of time at the range and have fired these guns they are horrible except for there carbine which is actually fairly good....dude don't be and idiot buy something else!

 

[txyaloo]

OMFG this thread hurts my head. OP, please listen to the people in this thread that are much more knowledgeable than you.

OP, you should take a gun safety and basic marksmanship class before you purchase any gun. It's obvious by your posts that you have little to know experience with firearms. The course will be a great investment for you, and most importantly will make your life safer owning an firearm since you wish to concealed carry.

 

[skyhighsd]

should i buy it new or used?

Since you are hooked on this pos, I have a used one that doesnt shoot more than once without jamming you can buy it for $25, just so you know most shops will not even take it on trade and I am serious about having one. Got it many years ago with a group of things I bought.......junk, you are better off throwing it at someone. I want to take it to a band saw but just have not done it yet.

 

[bulldogg]

45 bro. bring the heat.:burn:

 

[crew_dawg16]

...and a .45 is coming. Finally. I think an m is a bit overkill, but it is a damn good pistol. A regular XD for $50-75 less would serve him just as well.

You got a steal for $500.

I love mine, and I did get lucky on the price. I almost waited for the .45 but then I told myself that I could own BOTH :rockon:.

 

[FordSVTFan]

thanks.

so i'm thinking i should get a 9 to carry with me since they're smaller.
and maybe a 45 to keep in my house because the ones i've looked at are big.

A carry weapon should be comfortable in your hand and one you can fire even if you can only use one hand. I carry a .40 cal.

For home protection a shotgun is your best bet and the best bang for your buck.

 

[txyaloo]

A carry weapon should be comfortable in your hand and one you can fire even if you can only use one hand. I carry a .40 cal.

For home protection a shotgun is your best bet and the best bang for your buck.

I carry my Jennings J22 since it's really small. 6 shots of .22 is all anyone would need in a personal defense situation.

 

[sesthreeps]

I actually laughed the first time I picked up one of the high points.....the one that looks like a desk stapler with a grip. That piece of $hit must have weighed like 20 pounds! LOL. Seriously, don't buy any of those things. The Cheapest gun I would buy (yet I still wouldn't buy one) would be a Kel-Tec PF9

 

[Hmbre97]

Taurus Model 738, 380 ACP Taurus Compact Pistol/3.3" Stainless Barrel/Extended Mag


It's small for concealment, has a lifetime warranty and is from a manufacturer that doesn't make shitty guns. All for only another $100.

/thread

 

[FordSVTFan]

I carry my Jennings J22 since it's really small. 6 shots of .22 is all anyone would need in a personal defense situation.

I bought a Jennings 22 in 1993 for $29 brand new.

 

[txyaloo]

I bought a Jennings 22 in 1993 for $29 brand new.

Nice to see they've appreciated in value. :lol:

JENNINGS Model J22 Pistol : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

For a throw away gun, it actually isn't that bad. I've never had any problems with mine.

 

[FordSVTFan]

Nice to see they've appreciated in value. :lol:

JENNINGS Model J22 Pistol : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

For a throw away gun, it actually isn't that bad. I've never had any problems with mine.

Mine wasnt as fancy as that one. Mine was just a blued gun. I still remember trying to stick a pin in the rear aperture to break it down in order to clean it. After a while I think it basically dissolved.

 

[txyaloo]

Mine wasnt as fancy as that one. Mine was just a blued gun. I still remember trying to stick a pin in the rear aperture to break it down in order to clean it. After a while I think it basically dissolved.

That rear spring can fly out of there quickly. I've lost it quite a few times. It's been bent and corrected just as many, but the gun still fires.

 

[harry gilbert]

tyxaloo, your post reminds me of many years ago when I was talked into buying a S&W Escort .22 as a backup gun. It seemed OK, but I was warned it was a finicky gun. Sure enough, the first time I had to use it, the sucker jammed and I ended up literally throwing it at my attacker, hitting him square in the face.

Replaced it the next day with a Colt Cobra .38 Special, which I have to this day.

 

[Un4GivN]

Holy shit oilwell's posts have me lmao. OP, buy a Glock, or Springfield XD series or something reliable. Why the hell would you try to save a few bucks on something that your life could depend on?

 

[txyaloo]

tyxaloo, your post reminds me of many years ago when I was talked into buying a S&W Escort .22 as a backup gun. It seemed OK, but I was warned it was a finicky gun. Sure enough, the first time I had to use it, the sucker jammed and I ended up literally throwing it at my attacker, hitting him square in the face.

Replaced it the next day with a Colt Cobra .38 Special, which I have to this day.

:lol: Now that's funny. I don't remember the circumstances behind me buying it, and I've held on to it because I have a hard time selling any gun. I would never trust my life to it, but it's cheap entertainment at the range.