1911!! - quest for the first pistol.

[NikatKimber]

HiPoint 38? Or HiPoint 380?

.38 spl is cheaper than .357 Mag, but not a whole lot, none of the three (.380 acp, .38 spl, or .357 mag) are easy to find right now.

 

[blutch]

Ah..... I need to get over to the ammo forum and start reading because I didn't know there was a difference between .38 and .380. I'm not sure which the Hi-point i saw was. It was compared in the article i read to the Rugar LCP.. I *think* that is .380 acp.

B

 

[NikatKimber]

Yes, that would be .380. HiPoint as far as I know does not, nor has ever made, a .38 spl.

 

[Zombie]

I know I would be more than happy to let you shoot my 38 special, or the sigma 9mm I have sometime to see what you think. They are not as nice or fancy as some members have - but I like them. I have 2 cheapy 380s and a heritage 22 revolver as well.

personally I am going to recommend something like 257 or 38 revolver - used taurus are usually cheap - and rossi is pretty inexpensive. They are no s&w or ruger but they aren't bad.

 

[doctruptwn]

I have nothing really against the High Point one way or the other, and I don't know how much money you want to spend but if you really want a 1911 you can get into a Rock Island Tactical for under $500, GI model for under $400.

 

[criticalbass]

Blutch, skip the Hi-Point. If you were just going to have it as a home defense gun that you occasionally practice with, it might be a good idea.

However, from your posts, resistance is futile, you have been assimilated (into the gun nut ranks) and the Hi-Point would simply be a waste of your time. Not of your money, because you can almost always get your money out of them on a resale. They are heavy, ugly, balance like a brick, and cause other shooters to look down on you. (If you are as strange as I am, you may want to become a Hi-Point wizard just to confound the critics. I once won class C in a skeet tournament at the Dallas Gun Club with a Mossberg pump shotgun. You would have thought I introduced a social disease to the club. It was glorious.)

A revolver for home defense (and learn to shoot it double action please) is great. Your gun-resisting wife will grab a gun if she or you are really threatened, and just pulling the trigger is much better than messing with whatever it takes to make your auto fire. A Glock would also be okay, bucause they operate like a revolver in terms of simplicity. Never cock a revolver in a self defense situation. It's slow, and if you don't immediately shoot, you have a one touch accidental discharge in your hand.

I have a few guns that you might find interesting to shoot. PM me if you want to make contact, and I'll bring some hardware to H&H. CB

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Just one more opinion. As if you need another one. BUY A REVOLVER. You can get a .38 or a .357 used for about $100 more than the Hi-Point.

BTW. I don't know what article you are referring to but if it was a gun compared to a Ruger LCP then it was likley a Kel-Tec .380. they are about $250-ish

Good luck and good hunting

BC

 

[Shadowrider]

I'm gonna go against the grain and meld this thread with your other thread.

Why don't you buy a .22 to start out with. If you are able to get your wife to go shooting with you, which I highly suggest, if for no other reason than to debunk all the unrealistic ideas about guns from the movies (please forgive the anti-gun stereotype), you should start her out with the .22. There are plenty of fine .22's in your price range from the sounds of it.

Ammo cost = More shooting!

You'll have time to decide and when you are both comfortable you can get a defense gun. But like others have said, please don't get the High Point. They are pure junk IMO. I'd much rather see you spend your limited funds on a good quality .22.

But if you go with a centerfire and want an auto I'd recommend the M&P. Just hard to go wrong with that choice. I have 2 of them. Glocks are good too.

 

[davecaris]

Might check out http://www.summitgunbroker.com/Glock_22.html he has some deals sometimes, and of course always check the OSA classifieds!

I too would recommend a glock and pick up the 22 conversion kit.
The springfiled EMP is a beautiful weapon but its pricey.

 

[ldp4570]

Might check out http://www.summitgunbroker.com/Glock_22.html he has some deals sometimes, and of course always check the OSA classifieds!

I too would recommend a glock and pick up the 22 conversion kit.
The springfiled EMP is a beautiful weapon but its pricey.

I'll second summitgunbroker!! Mark Kitterman is a straight up guy to deal with. Call him, don't e-mail as he is very busy.