RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

Gotta agree on all points. The 1911 milspec pistols are very well made 1911 for the price.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

The High Point's are not my cup of tea but don't sell the ugly critters short. I have shot several of them a lot and they function pretty darn well. We ran a thousand rounds of ammo through two of them, a 45 and a 9MM without cleaning and had no malfunctions. I would be afraid to bet that any brand could do this every time. They are however to ugly to take out in the day time.:D

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I bought this from a guy that needed some money. And yes I gave him exactly what he was asking for it...$400. Came with 4 mags and 800 rounds of ammo. H&K USP 40. This is the nicest semi auto I've ever shot!

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

now THAT was a steal for a gun. I bought an HK USP Compact for aout 800 out the door, and generally the Fullsize USP are more $$$$. That would be another GREAT suggestion if you can find a used H&K. Should be able to pick it up for less than the $500 you are looking to spend, and IMHO, it is better than allthe guns listed above.
I know, somebody is saying but, but, but you said buy a springfield, and I did, for $500 that is hard to beat NEW. ut if you can find an HK in good shape in that price, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

good luck.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

If you are patient, you can find really good deals, Sig P Series (P226,P228,etc), HK USP, Glocks,CZ, Springfield & Kimber 1911scan be in the $400-$500 range

I got a 4006 last week for $325 shippedwith 4 mags last week :D

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I've shot a few USPs in.45 and .40 and am very impressed with them. They are amazingly accurate. The only thing that keeps me away is the price. $400 for the gun + ammo is a steal[8D]

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I just bought this S&W 908 today for 445.00....

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

PUT 100 ROUNDS THRUTHE S&W 908 THIS MORNING AND IAM VERY IMPRESSED WITH IT,NICE TRIGGER PULL AND AT 15YRDS I WAS HITTING CENTER MASS.FOR A HG UNDER 5 BILLS I DONT NOW HOW A PERSON COULD GO WRONG.....

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

A good used Glock.

RE: Pistol $500 and under
 

I agree with uncle matt, the Tauras 1911, although if you check the right gun stores they usually retail for under 500. I can get a new one from Sportman Supply in Woodward OK for 400. That is a great deal especially when you consider what all Tauras has already done to them. A lot of aftermarket customizing parts are already on this gun from the factory. I really like the ambidextrous safety as I am left handed. They also come with better sights than a lot of the high end 1911 are built with.