Cheap But Reliable

[sigp220.45]

My favorite “cheap but reliable” subgenre is store brand guns. I love Ted Williams, JC Higgins, Glenfield, and the like.

Lately its been Sears Model 20 12 gauge pumps. They are actually High Standard Flite Kings. Five shot tube, no disconnect, steel and walnut. The last three I got were $75, $99, and $119.

The first two I pipe-cuttered down to 17 5/4”, spent $5.99 for a hi-vis sight thingy, and called it good. My brother-in-law wanted a house gun so I just gave him the $75 one. The latest one has a vent rib and is in really nice shape so I may leave in as is.

It is infinitely better than the S&W 916A I inexplicably bought. I’ll save pictures of that thing for the “Cheap but Unreliable” thread.

I do own a Hi Point 9mm. It was $35 brand new at a police supply place, having been confiscated in the box from some lowlife. It works great.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Hi-Point JXP 10, the SCCYs (sans safety) and a build on the excellent SCT-17 & -19 frames would be my favs...!

Cheers!

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[dandyrandy]

Late 2015 CDNN was advertising SAR ARMS B6Ps for $244.95. The B6P is basically a Turkish polymer framed 17rd 9mm CZ75 clone. Before making the purchase, I did a lot of research and the consensus was that it was pretty much indestructible. Other than some sharp edges and mold lines that were easy to smooth out and remove the gun has been a flawless traditional da/sa performer.

The best deal for a new full size duty pistol in my humble opinion are the new Turkish hand guns. They are super well made and most of them are around 4 hondo. The SAR 2000 without a doubt is one of those.

 

[paul s]

Tisas 9mm fantastic gun only $299