As some of you know, Ive been wanting a 1911 in the $1000 and above range. But decided that I would like two handguns instead. I would like a HD pistol (.45) and another for CC when I recieve my LTCH. Ive been looking around at the XD and CZ. Not a GLOCK fan! I prefer steel pistols but right now Im open to almost anything. So I have $1000 to spend for two pistols (taxes seperate).
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$1000 to spend on two pistols!
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To get them both in that price range you are likely to be sacrificing something along the way. For example, a metal frame for the full-size and a polymer CC would be more likely to fit you budget than 2 metal frame full-size pistols.
For example, most of the better regarded metal framed .45 autos (with the notable and sometimes disputed exception of some of the 1911s) that I am aware of run north of $700. For less, a polymer is certainly an option as is a Springfield Mil-Spec or RIA 1911. I believe the Ruger 1911 is normally close to $700 w/ taxes.
Another option, although bulky, is the Ruger P-series .45 auto. The P-series is generally overbuilt, bulky, and "combat" accurate (at best) but run like tanks.
On the CC side, your options depend greatly on what you have left after you select your .45. I like the Ruger LC9 when you can find them closer to $350, but that is just a personal preference.
My "real" suggestion would be to take the $1k and pick up a commander/officer sized 1911 or Sig P220 that you can use for both CC and HD.
For example, most of the better regarded metal framed .45 autos (with the notable and sometimes disputed exception of some of the 1911s) that I am aware of run north of $700. For less, a polymer is certainly an option as is a Springfield Mil-Spec or RIA 1911. I believe the Ruger 1911 is normally close to $700 w/ taxes.
Another option, although bulky, is the Ruger P-series .45 auto. The P-series is generally overbuilt, bulky, and "combat" accurate (at best) but run like tanks.
On the CC side, your options depend greatly on what you have left after you select your .45. I like the Ruger LC9 when you can find them closer to $350, but that is just a personal preference.
My "real" suggestion would be to take the $1k and pick up a commander/officer sized 1911 or Sig P220 that you can use for both CC and HD.
williamnewman1
Master
i like the cz75, and XD's are quite awesome as well
nascarfantoo
Master
I am with johnny45 on this one ... I have both the 92FS and RIA 1911. Total purchase price for the 2 was right at $1025. Been very pleased with both.
Trust me (as much as you can from some guy on an internet forum), but you'll be MUCH happier if you spend the whole 1k on a nice 1911. In fact, I'd say save up a little more and spend 1200-1300 on a high end Kimber/Springfield/Colt/S&W etc.
Trust me again, this is where you're going to end up anyway. Don't take shortcuts.
Trust me again, this is where you're going to end up anyway. Don't take shortcuts.
For $1k, you can get yourself a matching plastic set.
Springfield Xdm full size and an xds for carry
Smith m&p full size and a shield for carry
Walther ppq full size and pps for carry
You should be able to find any of those sets for about $1k.....less if you shop around. And it has the added benefit of you having two very similar operating platforms.
Springfield Xdm full size and an xds for carry
Smith m&p full size and a shield for carry
Walther ppq full size and pps for carry
You should be able to find any of those sets for about $1k.....less if you shop around. And it has the added benefit of you having two very similar operating platforms.
I'd settle on a platform and then maybe go full size & compact or subcompact, if possible with something that could share mags, etc.
You said no Glock, or I'd suggest maybe a 21 & 30 as you wanted something in .45.
Not sure if the other platforms do this in .45 (maybe an M&P full size and an M&P c, or some of the XD stuff, etc).
Or find a make/model you like and then buy 2.
But that's me. I would not buy 2 totally different/disparate platforms if yu are going for 2.
You said no Glock, or I'd suggest maybe a 21 & 30 as you wanted something in .45.
Not sure if the other platforms do this in .45 (maybe an M&P full size and an M&P c, or some of the XD stuff, etc).
Or find a make/model you like and then buy 2.
But that's me. I would not buy 2 totally different/disparate platforms if yu are going for 2.
theundeadelvis
Sharpshooter
- Feb 3, 2012
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A Canik and a Sar K2.
I think the question of One or Two guns just depends on your needs. If you only need something to take to the range and personal protection....you may be able to buy your 'dream' gun with accessories as opposed to settling for two guns within your budget. When figuring our your budget, don't forget about buying additional magazines and other supplies you might need. I bought my XDM 5.25 for $625 recently and am not even customizing it yet....but with 5 extra magazines, range bag, holster, and decent ammo supply, I've already got $1,000 tied up in it. Since it is a 5.25, it's not ideal for CC, so if I decided to CC, I would need to buy something smaller. But it just depends on your needs.
I would rethink the whole two gun thing. You're just cheating yourself into maybe buying two lesser guns when you can find one that will do what you need. There are plenty of guns that are fine for carry and HD. Get one you're comfortable with now and you can always add to your armory down the road.
Smart move. An 870 is usually better than a handgun for HD and with the XD45 all your bases are covered.
rwhitmore8
Plinker
Buy two gen 3 glock 23's.
onetwoonetwo
Marksman
are you opposed to a revolver and a pistol?
you could come close to getting both with $1000.
a small snub nose(maybe an sp 101), and a medium frame poly pistol would also be a good choice.
although, 1 good pistol and a few extra mags, holster and such, is a good plan as well.
have you tried any specific guns yet?
i have pistols and revolvers and usually carry one of each.
lately it's the gp 100 Wiley Clap 3" and a glock 33.
so 2 .357's go everywhere with me.
by the way, an 870 is always a good choice.
if you wanna shoot a few different things, i can and will meet you at a range if you want to try some different .357"s.
always willing to help if possible.
you could come close to getting both with $1000.
a small snub nose(maybe an sp 101), and a medium frame poly pistol would also be a good choice.
although, 1 good pistol and a few extra mags, holster and such, is a good plan as well.
have you tried any specific guns yet?
i have pistols and revolvers and usually carry one of each.
lately it's the gp 100 Wiley Clap 3" and a glock 33.
so 2 .357's go everywhere with me.
by the way, an 870 is always a good choice.
if you wanna shoot a few different things, i can and will meet you at a range if you want to try some different .357"s.
always willing to help if possible.
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If you look around you could find a nice used CZ 75B and CZ 75 Compact for $1000. Great pistols and they could use the same mags, the larger 16 shot 75B mags would hang out of the Compact a bit but in a pinch they work. I have both and they are excellent pistols. 
