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gigag04 wrote:PD trade in gen3 Glocks.
The PD trade-in 40s are abundant and priced to sell.
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The Ruger Stainless P95 can be bought at academy for $379. Rugged reliable and not a bad shooter. The more you shoot it the better it gets.
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Liberty wrote:The Ruger Stainless P95 can be bought at academy for $379. Rugged reliable and not a bad shooter. The more you shoot it the better it gets.
Even better, you can pick those up used from 200-250. I bought one for 200 last year and let a guy talk me out of it for 300. LOL Good gun, just bulky. I call em the "brick".
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I am a far better shot with my Bersa Thunder 380 CC than my Ruger LC9. Check out the whole Bersa line; they offer outstanding value. Look that the Thunder Pro models.

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Depends on what you consider "low" cost for a handgun.

Semi auto= Ruger P95 or any used Pmodel

Revolver- S&W model 10 or any used Ruger revolver

Like others have said used shotguns are cheaper for the house. If your not going to keep it in a safe then I wouldn't buy anything over 300 bucks if I could help it.

I bought a P95 as a "truck" gun incase I go somewhere that I know I can't carry inside. I rather have a P95 stolen then one of my more expensive firearms in the event that my car gets broken into.

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I can't imagine needing 6 "stash guns". I have one loaded handgun at each end of the house and my carry gun is either on on body, or within arms length 24/7. And, yes, I carry at home, at work, church, social visits, etc.

What's the "need" for so many cheap "stash guns"?

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I kind of agree with you on that Surv. but what is extreme to one is normal to another. I own a total of 9 firearms and my set up is like yours in regards to how they are placed in my house. Most are in a safe! My friends who are not big into guns think I am crazy but I know MANY who make my little collection look like a serious joke. I know people who buy 1 new handgun a month, any from a personal sell they like at any time and a rifle or shotgun at least 5 times a year. Some have over 50 firearms and they are not ffls. I could never afford this nor would I want 50 firearms in my house but it's their "castle" and their money to work for and spend. (Keep stimulating that economy and our second amendment is fine by me)

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CCI

Yes, I do have "more than three" myself (but less than 50 :sad: ). My thought is that the OP would do much better having a CHL and carrying a higher quality firearm on his person, rather than try to stash multiple lower quality handguns in so many strategic locations. I'd much rather have 3 better quality handguns in the $400-800 price range than 6 inferior quality guns in the $200-300 range.

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A big thanks to everyone for your inputs!!! Just made a real fair deal on an almost new Glock 19 ($400) and an almost new Kel-tec pocket model .380 ($150) for my wife to pocket carry. Since we both have our CHLs, that frees up the 2 Bersa thunders for good, reliable stash pieces. I always carry everywhere I can and at home and my wife does not. The shotgun is kept available with a good flashlight in the bedroom. Now I can stash the Bersas where she can get to one quickly if needed. However I do want to get anothe G19 with an attached light for her night stand. As soon as the gun funds recover, another G19 with a light will be on the list. I firmly believe, at home, the pistols are fight your way to the shotgun.

Thanks again everyone.
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Not sure what cal you are looking for but I went with the Kahr good American made gun and was not too bad of a price bought it at Cabela's on sale like $300. Could have saved about $60 if I would have bought through http://www.grabagun.com

They are really cheap on all of the guns. Started to get the High Standard 45 and may end up getting one later. Good luck on your search.
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Stash one of the Bersa's in the throne room. A lot of folks overlook this place for some reason... I have a mossberg 500 beater stashed behind the towel rack. Of course I run a oily rag over it once a month when I do my monthly inspections on firearms to prevent rust..... Just sayin.
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