As mentioned some HS pistols have gotten very expensive. But there are still many models out there in the $400.00 range which is pretty competitive. A plain old Sport King with fixed sight has a much better trigger pull than a Ruger Standard. Adjustable sight HS present a really nice picture. I like the Ruger just fine, but would dig into HS first for a deal.

Magazine cost and ensuring they work well in the HS is another issue. Ruger definitely wins that one.