A nice shooter grade 1917 can be had in the $500 range.The 45acp N frame is a dandy wheel gun and easy to load/unload.Moon clips are dirt cheap for metal ones and polymer ones make moon clips simple as loading a magazine. I have other 45acp revolvers..but my "beater" 1917 seems to get to travel with me the most.Accurate,powerful and just plain fun to use and admire. Warning in advance: once you own one..they will multiply.