Looking for a dirt cheap full size semi auto

**308TRUMPFTW** · 12-23-22, 19:17

Originally Posted by Bret

Designed and made are two different things. Most Turkish guns sold on the US market are not original designs, but clones of other designs. Sometimes parts interchange and sometimes they don't. Based on what I've purchased, their clones are every bit as good as the originals from a quality and reliability standpoint. Yes, they have some cheaply made guns just like we do in the US, but that's the exception and not the rule.

The 1911s are pretty good IMHO.

**RHINOWSO** · 12-23-22, 20:26

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

I understand the philosophy of having a sacrificial firearm to leave in a vehicle, but if I even think for a second I might have to defend my life with it, I go back to dependable guns. I understand some folks also can't afford $1500 handguns, but I can't wrap my head around going lower than $500 on a G19. It's like putting a gun in a sock and then in your pocket because decent CCW holsters are $100.

This to a T.

**Bret** · 05-23-24, 08:28

It's not really a full-size pistol, but I bought this Bersa BP9CC for $200. After shipping and transfer, the total cost was right at $250. Reviews online have been good, so we'll see. It's a nice bonus that it came with a threaded barrel. Two magazines were included. It was made in Argentina.

**markm** · 05-23-24, 15:02

The AimSurplus LE Trade-ins fit this subject perfectly. Got a G22 delivered for $330.

**TexHill** · 05-23-24, 21:21

Delete. Didn't see original post date

**Sikiguya** · 05-25-24, 20:27

Amchar guns in McDonough ga has Glock 17 gen 4 for $349 and they ship.

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**Slater** · 05-26-24, 10:26

One gun that has been getting surprisingly good reviews (for a Taurus) is the TS9. I've seen them in the $250 range online. I'm not sure I buy into the "government contract overrun, so get them now" hype but it would seem to be a good buy. On the negative side, this gun has little to no performance history (Philippine contract notwithstanding) and no optics cut, which nowadays is a deal breaker for some folks.

https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/ta...ll-size-17-rds

**Slater** · 05-26-24, 11:43

I'd be curious about the specifics of this test:

**Adrenaline_6** · 05-28-24, 10:14

Originally Posted by Slater

Heck, when you stick the top half of a Glock onto the bottom half of an HK, you get a surprisingly decent handgun:

https://www.sarsilmaz.com/en/product/sar-9

I have shot this and it is a surprisingly good pistol.