Looking For A Good Range Gun

[MilProGuy]

If there is a better and more accurate 9mm range gun than the Taurus PT92, I haven't had the privilege of firing it. I have owned two of them, and for the monetary investment, you just can't beat the PT92 or PT99, IMHO.

[JaPes]

How much is your budget?

EAA Witness P = $299
Ruger P95 = $350
Hi-Point C9 = $130
S&W M&P 9fs = $550

If you're really looking for an affordable to shoot range gun, get a Ruger MKIII.

[UnluckyGunner]

If there is a better and more accurate 9mm range gun than the Taurus PT92, I haven't had the privilege of firing it. I have owned two of them, and for the monetary investment, you just can't beat the PT92 or PT99, IMHO.

Ditto! I do not have a PT99/92 right now but I will be looking for one at the next gun show. I definitely miss it.

[btsmith52]

In my opinion, a range gun needs adjustable sights. I love my PT92, but it doesn't come with'em.

[MilProGuy]

In my opinion, a range gun needs adjustable sights. I love my PT92, but it doesn't come with'em.

The PT99 does, however, if one can be found.

[Wingshot]

I had a S&W M&P full size .45 that was too large to carry but made for an incredible range gun. Fed it light reloads all day long without a single FTF. Good sights, grip is adjustable and it's very accurate. Traded for a new upland autoloader, kinda wish I hadn't.

[bartbow]

I'd like to stay in the $300 range, and I had not considered a .22, so that is something I'll look into. I REALLY like the PT1911 (the brown tone, I'm not sure what to the offical name/model is). It seems to be hard to find them used, sign of a good product if you ask me! Unfortunetnly I know any 1911 in the $300 range just flat out doesn't exist.

[TXEric]

I'll also chime in for the 800 Series Taurus. I have 2 9mms, a .40, and a .45 in these and I think they are my favorite. All of mine have been great out of the box, but I would recommend you dry-fire before purchase as I have seen some posts on here about people having trigger issues, but again, all 4 of mine have been perfect.

As Gabby Johnson said, "Revrend!"
You should be able to pick up an 809 for around 350.00 these days. My son got his at Academy a couple months ago for that, I got mine last year this time for 299.00.

[olfarhors]

I'd like to stay in the $300 range, and I had not considered a .22, so that is something I'll look into. I REALLY like the PT1911 (the brown tone, I'm not sure what to the offical name/model is). It seems to be hard to find them used, sign of a good product if you ask me! Unfortunetnly I know any 1911 in the $300 range just flat out doesn't exist.

Well I guess it depends on what a "RANGE" gun means to someone?
to me it would need to be a weapon of sufficient size to have a decent sight radius, have adjustable sights, and be easy on recoil for the shooter.
I doubt if you will find a 1911 for the 300 range unless you happen across a good used weapon at a steal.
But now there are a lot of 22 semi autoes /revolvers that fall into that cost and are generally more accurate than the person shooting them.

HMMM??? Not sure what you mean by brown tone??
Taurus makes a blue, a stainless steel, and a mix of both (Duo-tone), they did make an AL ( aluminum Alloy) that was gray but it discontinued.
look below, this is the only finishes that i am aware of that the Pt1911 has came in.

[NathanaelGreene]

How about a Browning Hi-Power copy? Lots of fun, feel great. I'd think you could get an Argentine or Hungarian model for about $300.