RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

well its for general shooting small game and also self defense weapon.
I want something with some power. so i was thinking 40 or 45 but also 9mm because its a little cheaper.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

S&W has a nice 9mm out,I looked at it in passing.I think it was a 908 or something like that,myself I have a CW9 and a CW40 Karr for CCW,but the Smith caught my attention as another I might buy too add to my 9m collection....

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

If it isn't for carry, spend another $100 ($600) and get yourselfTaurus' version of a1911.

It will blow your socks off! I don't know of a better deal in a pistol.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I like my CZ75B.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

no brainer. Buy a Springfield. They have a somewhat new model, the XD compact .45
you can get this I think with a 13 rnd Mag + 1 in the tube. Hard to beat that. They are accurate and reliable. I have had several friends that were die hard glock fans begin to reconsider after shooting mine. I have the Tactical in the .40 and will be buying the compact .45 when I get home from Iraq.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

Springfield XD FOR SURE!!!!!!


andNever heard of a glock around these parts under $500.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I've read good things about the S&W M/P and the Beretta PX4 Storm...I think both are in your price range, quality built firearms.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

Take a look at High Point Fire Arms. Inexpensive,great reviews, American made, and lifetime warranty. Google High Point and take a look.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

RUGER!!!! Strong and about as close to 100 percent reliable as a pistol can get.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

High Point is pawn shop garbage. Don't waste your money.

Springfield is a good choice. You could get an XD or you could also get one of the 1911 Mil-Spec WWII models for around $350 when I got mine. They are a great deal.

I got this one: http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=16

There are various versions available. Not sure what the price is these days.