Quick handgun choice poll!

[darinb]

Long story short a family member need some extra money so he is selling 2 handguns. I only have enough to buy 1 off him. One is a brand new High Point 45 with laser and the other is an old .38 S&W revolver in about 80%condition. The revolver is chrome and has a few spots that are pitted and the wood grips dont look very good. I do not know the model number but it looks similar to the old model 10 with the thin blade bump sights. The timing seems ok and trigger is pretty good. This purchase really is to help out and may be used as a home defense gun. Please NO High Point sucks comments, I own a C9 that is an amazing gun for the cash. Which would you choose?

 

[darinb]

Sorry forgot to post the poll. Anyway still interested in your suggestion.

 

[Roadie]

Might be kinda cool to buy the revolver and have it refinished...

 

[Que]

I would rather have a .45 semi for HD than a .38 revolver.

 

[OneBadV8]

depending on how much you "train" clearing jams and other malfunction drills, the revolver would be a lot easier. It would also be usable by anyone that does or does not train with a semi-auto.

 

[DustyDawg48]

Can I vote "Neither"? Never lend a family member money or buy something from a member. High potential of ending badly.

If I had to choose, the .38 revolver would be my choice.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

The .45 auto would be my choice for home defense.
The revolver could be prettied up, but that would take some coin you're likely not going to spend and you'd gain nothing for the intended purpose.

 

[jason867]

38

 

[JohnP82]

The .45 auto would be my choice for home defense.
The revolver could be prettied up, but that would take some coin you're likely not going to spend and you'd gain nothing for the intended purpose.

Good luck with your decision

 

[Colonel D]

The 45

 

[gunsisgood]

get the smith.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

HD? Go with the 38...easy to teach anyone how to use it and you can store it anywhere loaded and ready to go.

 

[wtfd661]

The Smith

 

[caneman]

The S&W

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Better question is which is more expensive and how much?

 

[darinb]

Better question is which is more expensive and how much?

Both are $200.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Smith

 

[oldbikelvr]

A Smith in .38 for 200 is a no brainer. The .38 is a great round and Smith makes a good revolver.

 

[thekuhnburger]

Go with the .38

 

[Shoots4Fun]

38 Smith...