Looking For A Good Range Gun

[olfarhors]

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This was the one I was talking about when I said "brown tone". BEAUTIFUL gun!

That appears to be a standard PT1911B wih Bullshead walnut grips on it.
the grips were a extra that could be had, it comes with the classic Plastic grips otherwise!-LOL

[MrT]

Hi

Take a look at the Springfield XDm 9mm 3.8. Great, reliable gun, fun to shoot, very accurate. If you are looking just for a range gun it is hard to beat the Taurus PT 92 AFS. I own and shoot both. Just sayin.

[Willboat]

In 9mm, I've really enjoyed shooting my Taurus PT99 and Smith & Wesson Model 910S. I bought them both used at reasonable prices. Both are accurate with adjustable sights and fun to shoot. If you're going for 22lr, I'd suggest you look at the Smith & Wesson model 22 semi-auto. It's dead nuts on accurate and you can shoot all day for pocket change.

[Raptorboy69]

My GSG 1911 .22 was $325 new. It's a tack driver right out of the box and it's been a great gun. Feels like a full size 1911, same weight and everything. Nice heavy steel mags too. Hold one somewhere if you can. I really like mine.

[mingaa]

I am in the process of looking into getting another gun, with the intention of being primarily a range gun. I'd like something in 9mm (due to cost of ammo). Suggestions?

Beyond caliber what other factors come into play?? What is your budget and what features do you prefer in a gun (action, type of safety, size to fit, etc). Mag price is a factor that many overlook. People have touched on adjustable sights - yep on that for me.

If you are not 100% clear what you do want are there things that you definately don't want. Personally I shifted all my pistols around to light double action or striker fired. Pull - bang. Handle them safely no problem. My one exception is my 709 but it acts much like a striker and it does have an external safety - I pocket that gun a lot do I decided that I was okay with that feature and I can choose not to use it if I want. A decocker is another story.

Prople can and will rattle off favorite guns and possible choices all day long. A little more input from you might help narrow the suggestions and make this more helpful for you.

As long as it is a range gun I'd look at full size guns and long barrels - that's me.
Bargains = Ruger P95 (a decocker but an affordable hi cap tack driver)
Glock or Sig LEO turn ins - they will be used but cared for (check CDNN, Buds and Summit guns for deals)
1911s have come up and start at $400 (check Buds front page) and go up from there - a breed unto themselves - a pleasure tu shoot!
Back to Ruger - the SR line is (IMHO) outstanding.

Again there are so many choices out there - help us help you!

[mingaa]

An CZ 75 SP-01 TACTICAL.

One sweet gun but you saw his budget, right?

[mingaa]

Hi

Take a look at the Springfield XDm 9mm 3.8. Great, reliable gun, fun to shoot, very accurate. If you are looking just for a range gun it is hard to beat. Just sayin.

Or a new Glock, Sig or CZ BUT he's at $300 for budget!

[mingaa]

It's $95 over your budget but an LEO turn in Glock 17 will be a great range gun and of you ever decide to move on to competition you will be set with one of these. Mags are affordable - $22 new, 12-15 used. Mark at Summit is out of stock right now - here's a link. He resocks frequently. Firearms, Guns, Rifles. Grain Valley, Missouri.
have a run through the site - always good and interesting items.

[glenwolde]

An CZ 75 SP-01 TACTICAL.

I'll see your CZ and raise you a S&W 952.... boy I'd love one of those....

S&W PC 952-2 6" Performance Center NIB 952 : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com

[mingaa]

I'll see your CZ and raise you a S&W 952.... boy I'd love one of those....

S&W PC 952-2 6" Performance Center NIB 952 : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com

*DROOL* I think you owe the OP a Powerball ticket for that post!!!