There’s always a cheaper alternative to the mainstream guns out there, and a lot of times you do get what you pay for. But, if you are not a gun snob, there are some good alternatives. For example, my 1911 is a RIA that I bought on a blemish sale. It’s not pretty, and it’s not a high end 1911, but it shoots well with no issues and I like it.
My favorite example and what made me think of doing this post is my first carry gun. It’s a SCCY CPX-2 9mm. It was $230 and for the money was/is a great shooter. The only issue I ever had with it was ftf when I was target shooting with dirty Tula ammo. When I told my gun guy I wanted one he had never heard of them. It sits in the safe now because I have a few other carry guns that I regularly use, but I wouldn’t hesitate to put it back in duty.
What are some other “cheap” guns you guys have experience with and are not to ashamed to admit to?
My favorite example and what made me think of doing this post is my first carry gun. It’s a SCCY CPX-2 9mm. It was $230 and for the money was/is a great shooter. The only issue I ever had with it was ftf when I was target shooting with dirty Tula ammo. When I told my gun guy I wanted one he had never heard of them. It sits in the safe now because I have a few other carry guns that I regularly use, but I wouldn’t hesitate to put it back in duty.
What are some other “cheap” guns you guys have experience with and are not to ashamed to admit to?