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I don't think you'd get in trouble at a pawn shop, it's their responsibility to make sure the goods are good"

"So, anyway, I think if I wanted a semi-automatic handgun, the CZ-75 would be my pick. I've been reading up on it, and I'm going to start checking if I see it anywhere and what prices are.

If I preferred a revolver, what do we have on the cheaper end of that? Could somebody jog my memory?"

"A DA revolver is a great handgun. Other than a limit on the number of rounds it holds, it may be as good or better than many semi-autos.

The Ruger is a tough gun. Sharpie mentioned the GP-100, and I have heard nothing but raves about those. I have an old Security Six I inherited from my Dad. It still works perfectly after having thousands of rounds run thru it.

Other pluses to DA revolvers (or revolvers in general):
1)They are the most reliable. If you get a bad cartrige, you don't have to go thru contortions to clear the weapon. You just pull the trigger again.

2) They are chambered for calibers suitable for hunting deer or hogs.

3) Anyone can operate them. And they are safe while still being ready to use in an instant.

4) They can handle shot-shells, which is great for small game or as a deterent. The above mentioned Security Six is my wife's choice for keeping handy when I am out of town. The first round is a shot shell and the next 5 are hollowpoints.
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"So, anyway, I think if I wanted a semi-automatic handgun, the CZ-75 would be my pick. I've been reading up on it, and I'm going to start checking if I see it anywhere and what prices are.

If I preferred a revolver, what do we have on the cheaper end of that? Could somebody jog my memory?"

"Do you judge a firearm by it's price tag?

I don't want to get into a firearm forum p*ssing match with you over this. Just curious.
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"No I do not, the fire arms I listed I have used recreationaly and professionally, my opinion of these weapons is based on my experience with them directly, if it was all about money and not performance in the field I'd tell the guy to buy a Kimber but since i'm sure he wants to live I didn't suggest that.
I have fired plenty of handguns cheaper than those brands listed some not so bad and others complete junk, price doesn't always matter T-Rat but sometimes it does
Edit: Forgot to mention, I agree wholeheartedly that just cuz its expensive doesn't make you a dead eye...btw, I'm not a gun snob, I use these weapons because at least for me, they don't let me down"

"Trust me I wasn't calling you a gun snob.

I get kinda aggrivated when I visit gun forums and there's always some guy that says his is better and generally his idea of better is the price tag. Sometimes you pay for quaility and get it in spades and some times you pay for quaility and buy a name.

I've bought names before and been down right dissapointed. In the age of the internet I've seen good guns get bad names because of a rumor or a factory mistake that was taken care of ages ago.

All you have to do is look at the AR/ AK debates. There is always tons of mis-information on both sides."