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Title: 5 Best Handguns for the Money
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Published: Sep 13, 2014
Author: Oli Fischer
Post Date: 2014-09-13 14:35:34 by BTP Holdings
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Views: 238
Comments: 34

If you truly want to be ready for anything (and that anything may well include protecting your family in a crisis), then a firearm should definitely be part of your plan.

Semi-auto pistols are the most popular and practical self- defense option out there -- and for good reason. They pack a big punch in a small package.

But when you start shopping, you'll quickly find that the sheer number of options out there is borderline overwhelming.

That's why I consulted with a few of my buddies in the tactical shooting industry, law enforcement, as well as my own firearm collection to come up with a list of the Top 5 best semi-autos for the money.

From the blog:

"When it comes to self-defense, the vast majority of military and tactical experts choose to carry a sidearm, rather than a shotgun or rifle. Semi-automatic pistols, in specific, are hands down winner when you put it to vote. And the reasons are simple. Semi-auto pistols offer a great deal of tactical advantages over other firearms. They’re lighter, more compact, and they hold plenty of ammo. For these reasons, they make a much more practical “everyday carry” than a pump shotgun or even a Colt revolver.

Plus, there’s just something really nice about squeezing off a few rounds through a semi-auto. Advances in technology have made these guns a real pleasure to shoot..."

>>CONTINUE READING

patriotcaller.com/5-budget-handguns

Yours in Liberty, Oli Fischer

P.S. Don't forget to let me know which great semi-autos I've left off the list in the comments section.


Poster Comment:

I've got two 9mm's so I also got a progressive reloader with 9mm dies. ;)

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#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Of the five mentioned on his list, I would choose the Glock. NOT on his list, NOT a budget gun: anything Heckler and Koch (HK) makes.

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X-15  posted on  2014-09-13   17:26:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: X-15 (#1)

Of the five mentioned on his list, I would choose the Glock.

And like all Tupperware the Glock is dishwasher safe!

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-09-13   18:09:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: HOUNDDAWG (#2)

Heavy Duty Stapler

Firearm

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2014-09-14   9:59:10 ET  (2 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: randge (#3)

Wow, a four inch bbl Colt Python with Class A engraving!

The grips appear to be Bill Jordan's preferred design.

"Through and through" was Bill's goal, and he always achieved it!

He believed that goblins who were leaking from diameter sized (.357-hence the semi wadcutter bullets) holes front and back would have little fight left in 'em.

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-09-14   10:50:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: HOUNDDAWG (#4)

This is the guy that does the engraving you see. It's a bit too pimped out for daily wear. (Was made for a client's wife.) Still, you can see that there was a master engraver at the bench.

I'm gonna try this out on flintlock side and lock plates. I'm learning tricks from these vids. It's relatively easy learning working with brass. It takes years of patient practice before you're any good engraving on steel. Especially when you're working on a customer's valued safe queen!

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2014-09-14   11:45:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: randge (#3)

Beautiful piece of art - thanks.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-14   13:09:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: randge (#5)

Do you have any idea the hourly cost of engaging such a craftsman?

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-14   13:19:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Lod (#7) (Edited)

The engraver will probable want to quote you according to the complexity of the job that you have in mind.

Try these links. They might give you some idea of what you'd shell out on the kinds of gun engraving displayed here:

www.thegunengraver.com/sarevol v.htm

www.thegunengraver.com/revolve r.htm

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2014-09-14   14:12:41 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: randge (#8)

Thanks.

He's not exactly cheap, but Handlebar's work is gorgeous.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-14   14:40:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Randge, christine, Cynicom, James Deffenbach, Jethro Tull, Deasy (#5)

When I lived in LA I visited PACHMAYR's home shop on Grand Ave, and they had a S&W MOD 66 (Stainless Steel Combat Magnum in .357) with class A engraving and gold trim and it was like...the MOST beautimous revolver I'd ever seen!

It was locked with a nylon tie wrap to prevent dry firing and was priced at around $3,000 frauds. Of course now, decades later it would prolly cost 15K.

The first time I fired a Colt Python .357 I was playing in upstate New York. The son of the head physician/director of the nearby nut house was a dynamic singer (who did Elvis, unfortunately. I couldn't stand to do his show every night) and he had a gun collection befitting a rich doctor's son.

He assembled some hand loads, some of which were so full of powder that he had to dump some out to seat the wadcutters and we went out to a field to shoot. There was an old, rusted (and hopefully forgotten) multi blade field discer (the kind pulled by a tractor) that was partially buried and obscured by grass, and he used it as his target.

Those bullets, fired from a 6 inch barrel busted through those steel blades like paper.

But the noise was ungodly. I was new to hand loading so I had to trust him when it came to not blowing the gun up. His indifference to accuracy (and to private property) left me with the impression that he was a rich kid with no interests that required discipline or dedication. I'd have been more impressed if he had showed me how he could hit a half dollar at effective hunting and combat ranges. I was able to do this later when I learned more about shootin' and stuff.

Here in DE a buddy of mine was contracted to do work at one of the Dupont's mansions, and he found some empty 5 inch naval gun shells partially buried on the back of the property. Well, shortly after removing them his boss received a call and he was told to return the property ASAP.

Many members of The Dupont Family are viewed as great philanthropists, but the one thing they don't abide is someone trying to take something, anything from them.

I explained this to my sticky fingered buddy, who had a bad habit of finding things of value.

This is why I have to wonder if that rusty field discer in New York wasn't being prepped for museum display. Regardless, it was not something I would have damaged because sand blasting and reconditioning could have restored it as a beautiful antique.

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-09-18   10:15:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: HOUNDDAWG, Randge, christine, Cynicom, James Deffenbach, Jethro Tull, Deasy (#10)

Turtle's Brain is the most awesome weapon that exists. Next, his Death Pug.

"Have Brain, Will Travel

Turtle  posted on  2014-09-18   11:27:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Turtle (#11)

Having coitus with shoes has done messed up your mind.

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-09-18   15:11:55 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: James Deffenbach (#12) (Edited)

Having coitus with shoes has done messed up your mind.

The Death Pug is armed and ready to roll.

"Have Brain, Will Travel

Turtle  posted on  2014-09-18   16:46:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: HOUNDDAWG, Randge, christine, Cynicom, James Deffenbach, Lod, Deasy, X-15 (#10)

A pic of an FN 57 with a 30 round clip.

I have one sitting in my bedroom dresser.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2014-09-18   18:18:55 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: Turtle (#13)

The Death Pug is revved up and ready to roll.

Sure he is. You better whack him with a newspaper and tell him to mind his manners so that he won't get hurt.

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-09-18   18:24:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: Jethro Tull (#14)

Nice one.

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-09-18   18:25:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Jethro Tull (#14)

I truly hope that we never have to drawn-down on some fool...

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-18   18:29:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: James Deffenbach (#15)

The Death Pug is revved up and ready to roll.

Sure he is. You better whack him with a newspaper and tell him to mind his manners so that he won't get hurt.

Did I tell you he filed down his own teeth?

"Have Brain, Will Travel

Turtle  posted on  2014-09-18   22:01:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: Turtle (#18)

Careful there, Turtle. You don't want to get a reputation that you are sparing with the truth. >(;^{]

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-09-18   22:26:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: James Deffenbach (#19)

He's sharpening his teeth with a file as I type this.

"Have Brain, Will Travel

Turtle  posted on  2014-09-19   10:09:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: Jethro Tull (#14)

FN 57

What an incredible innovation that pistol is.

It fires what are essentially bottle neck rifle cartridges with body armor-piercing capability, and its fearsome power certainly inspires my confidence.

When it was first announced and some cop agencies cried "FOUL!" I pegged it as a winner!

THINGS YOU'LL NEVER HEAR AT THE TULL HOME...

"Yeah, this guy was on the job and he failed to donate to the Minority Victims' Officer Involved Shooting Fund. And when we called he hung up so we had to go in and slap JT around so he'd understand how much he disappointed the Mayor. When he gets the envelope next year he'll remember to kick back from his pension check. Hey, Mayor Bloomberg ain't playin'!"

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-09-19   10:16:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: HOUNDDAWG (#21)

LOL'ing Dawgie, and so very accurate in regards to the FN & shakedowns! :P

Jethro Tull  posted on  2014-09-19   12:40:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Jethro Tull (#22)

If the mayor reads our posts he'll agitate in Albany to outaw The Fabrique Nationale 57 as "...a special threat to elected officials, law enforcement, probation and parole officers, armored car guards, minority home burglars and diamond exchange merchants!"

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-09-19   12:55:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: Jethro Tull (#14)

That's some mighty fine there. They say them 5.7 rounds really smart when you're standing in the way.

Can you get groups at 25 yards?

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2014-09-19   14:32:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: randge, 4 (#24)

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-19   14:44:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: All (#25)

If you ever wanted to know about the 5-7, watch this.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-19   18:08:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: randge (#24)

Can you get groups at 25 yards?

Yes, I've always been a good shot, but the FN makes life easy. It has virtually no kick so a fairly tight group at 25 yards is quite doable.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2014-09-20   9:43:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#28. To: Jethro Tull (#27)

That's amazing. I never practice at targets over 15 yards cause I find it just ain't worth it with a nine or a fo'ty five. Too bad I've tapped out my fun budget this year. :(

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2014-09-20   10:09:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

The EAA Witness FS polymer 9MM I picked up for $276.00 plus tax is probably the best handgun I have ever shot. When I did my carry course, I shot 247/250 with it. Have put about 1400 rounds through it, and have had ZERO failures to feed or fire. Dependable. It is my carry gun.

My next firearm will probably be a Walther PPQ, or Smith and Wesson M&P.

"Call Me Ishmael" -Ishmael, A character from the book "Moby Dick" 1851. "Call Me Fishmeal" -Osama Bin Laden, A character created by the CIA, and the world's Hide And Seek Champion 2001-2011. -Tommythemadartist

TommyTheMadArtist  posted on  2014-09-20   10:25:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#30. To: randge, 4 (#28)

The FiveSeveN is a bit pricey, even used friend to friend...

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2014-09-20   10:55:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#31. To: TommyTheMadArtist (#29)

I still have an original Glock 17, and an Astra. Interesting story behind that one. The Spanish seller and German buyer met in Paris. The German buyer killed the Spanish seller and stole the pistols. They were being carried by the Luftwaffe. ;)

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke

BTP Holdings  posted on  2014-09-22   16:54:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#32. To: BTP Holdings (#31)

Wow!

"Call Me Ishmael" -Ishmael, A character from the book "Moby Dick" 1851. "Call Me Fishmeal" -Osama Bin Laden, A character created by the CIA, and the world's Hide And Seek Champion 2001-2011. -Tommythemadartist

TommyTheMadArtist  posted on  2014-09-22   18:59:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#33. To: TommyTheMadArtist (#29)

Dependable. It is my carry gun.

You may need it sooner than you think. If Obummer has his way the U.N. will control our guns. ;)

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke

BTP Holdings  posted on  2014-09-24   17:00:49 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#34. To: BTP Holdings (#33)

I am more than prepared for that day.

"Call Me Ishmael" -Ishmael, A character from the book "Moby Dick" 1851. "Call Me Fishmeal" -Osama Bin Laden, A character created by the CIA, and the world's Hide And Seek Champion 2001-2011. -Tommythemadartist

TommyTheMadArtist  posted on  2014-09-26   19:27:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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