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Affordable small .380. Helpful advice apprecaited

The Dutchman
Hey folks! I am in need of some advice. What is the most affordable and relaible .380 semi-auto pistol. Consider the following when you post answers:

1) Have five kids
2) Live in a lower middle class neighborhood
3) Not likely ot see a raise in the next five years

I appreciate your advice. Thanks again
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  • Permanently deleted user
    Bersa! They are dependable and can be gotten in the $200-$300 range!
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  • jimdeere
    Jennings. Oh, you said reliable.
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  • Oklahoma223
    Kel-Tec or Beretta or Walther.
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  • MVP
    Bersa makes a great 380 for about 250.00
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  • RustyBones
    i know you didn't ask, but a small revolver would do the job and could pack more punch than a 380

    i say keltec for an auto if thats what you want
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  • The Dutchman
    Good advice from everyone. What revolver (caliber, size and model) would you recommend?
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  • Colt Super
    Smith .32 Magnum.

    Doug
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  • Sav99
    $300 you can get a used 9mm if you have to have a semi auto. Or better yet a used .38 special and not worry about reliability.
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  • The Dutchman
    Who makes a small, reliable and, yes, affordable 9mm? Bersa? Thanks again.
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  • iwannausername
    Bersa, and look at the various Makarovs and copies thereof, and then the used market of course. If you are just asking about home defense, $200 can get you a like new (or actually new) pump shotgun...
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  • Sav99
    quote:Originally posted by The Dutchman
    Who makes a small, reliable and, yes, affordable 9mm? Bersa? Thanks again.


    Try a Star model B You can't beat it for $200. 1911 copy, single action 9mm. Very accurate and very dependable.
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  • catpealer111
    Look into a revolver in 38 Special. I took a quick glance over at the auction side, and there's a number that'll do what you're looking to do for under $200.
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  • Grasshopper
    Whatever you do,,,,EDUCATE THE FIVE KIDS on firearms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    imo,,,,nambu
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  • sig232
    If you have five kids in the house I would suggest you buy a good used revolver or pistol for a couple of hundred dollars and a $100 Homck or Stack-On metal safe to lock it up! You can access them pretty quick if need be and they will keep the children safe.

    Guns in the home unlocked with children are a accident waiting to happen.
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  • Dakota308
    quote:Originally posted by mm8nambu
    Whatever you do,,,,EDUCATE THE FIVE KIDS on firearms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    imo,,,,nambu


    agrees
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  • Mossbergboogie
    heard good things about the kel-tech.
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  • Permanently deleted user
    quote:Originally posted by mm8nambu
    Whatever you do,,,,EDUCATE THE FIVE KIDS on firearms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    imo,,,,nambu
    +1000000

    I am a firm believer in that!

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  • frankcastle13
    Bersa
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  • BHAVIN
    For the money Keltec. Most other good .380's are out of the Keltecs price range.
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  • jwb267
    i would never have anything less than a 9mm. i had a retired leo tell me that it once took 5 shots to bring down an enraged druggie
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  • The Dutchman
    You guys are great. Thanks for helping me out with this. Dutch
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  • MVP
    I have owned and shot both the Bersa and Keltec and the Bersa functioned better, less felt recoil, and was more reliable.
    I know a lot of people like the Keltecs but From what I have seen of them and my experience as an owner of one I was not impressed.
    On the other hand some people who own them swear they are great guns.
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  • spanielsells
    GE Minigun.
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  • drobs
    9mm ammo is cheaper than 380 ammo. My last used Glock 17 I bought I paid $350 OTD.

    This guy usually has some deals on Glocks and Smith & Wesson 9mm's.
    http://www.summitgunbroker.com/1838356.html
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  • Locust Fork
    Charter Arms 38spl should be about $170 for a good used one and the Bersa has a few more safety features than a Kel-tec so I like it better in the situation you are in....but you will get in a store....handle a few....and forget everything you read just now.
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  • goldslammer
    I bought my used AMT 380. for $150.
    Check pawn shops in your area for used guns, sometimes you get a good gun at a great price.
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  • D1
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    Or, get a SKYY Industries 10+1 9mm. Weighs only 17 oz. for $299.99. Great little pistols made in America!
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  • ginmaster
    quote:Consider the following when you post answers:

    1) Have five kids
    2) Live in a lower middle class neighborhood
    3) Not likely ot see a raise in the next five years
    4) Well grounded and knows his limits(not seen often in these parts, good for you and good luck).

    I appreciate your advice. Thanks again


    I addded one for you. Kel-Tec!
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  • kimberkid
    Bersa is a good choice or several surplus guns in the 2-300 range or a PA63 (9mm Makarov) can be had for around $150 and ammo is decent priced too.
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  • Cubslover
    KEL TEC!
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