Moderately priced .40's (and a side question)

[Kick]

I'd spend the little extra money and get a Glock. You could most likely find a used one for about that. It's A LOT more quality for a little more money. Remeber as in everything else in life, with firearms, you get what you pay for.

 

[Roadie]

I'd spend the little extra money and get a Glock. You could most likely find a used one for about that. It's A LOT more quality for a little more money. Remeber as in everything else in life, with firearms, you get what you pay for.

Bah. Never heard of a Bersa blowing up.

More inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean lower quality. Bersas are less expensive due to the exchange rate, and the fact that Bersa doesn't spend millions on advertising.

 

[JohnP82]

Of the choices you listed I am not a fan of the Sigma. I do not like the trigger at all and I don't like the way they feel in my hand. I have heard from people that do like theirs though so if it works for you that is all that matters. The Bersa I have heard very good things about their .380 and 9mm models, but I do not know much about their .40 models. I really like Taurus handguns and have had very good experiences with them. I do hear many people say negative things about them, but I have never had any problems from them and I would buy another one anytime. It is pretty much just personal preference on this one as all will have their lovers and haters. If you have a chance to fire any of them first that would be great so you can get a feel for them yourself. Good luck in your decision.

 

[CoyoteCreekGuns]

First question is are you sold on the .40 caliber? If so, can you articulate why? I am not against it, but for your price range you might want to look at a different caliber, say a 9mm like the new SR9C which should fit into your budget or for that matter the SR9 itself.

Other options if you're still desiring a .40 would be the Taurus line of 24/7 and millennium pro offerings. They both have mixed reviews but are within your price range.

Hope this helps,

 

[Shooter Eighty-Eighty]

If you would be willing to throw out another $100 I just purchased a FnP .40 for $499 and could not be happier, comes with three 14 round mags.