What’s the best $1500 handgun that I probably don’t own yet?
Posted by Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 156 comments
Looking to buy my own birthday present. Want to spend $1500 or less. Don’t care about brand or caliber.
I’ve got a ton of polymer striker fired already. Glocks, FN’s, Springfields. I have a few 2011’s. Have a few CZ’s. No rifles or PCC’s.
Kimber KDS9C is one I’m considering.
SunTzuSayz@reddit
Colt Python.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/colt-python-double-action-single-action-revolver
Skicrazy85@reddit
I own one as a fun gun. If it's a main gun start with a staccato
Psiwolf@reddit
Staccato overrated. There, I said what many of us were thinking. 😁👍
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I’m not a Staccato fan myself. I have a Prodigy, a Bul EDC Pro, a stock Platypus and a customized one on order. Next 2011 is a Jacob Grey or a Cosaint Arms double stack 10mm.
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
Since I posted this a year ago I’ve ended up with 4 Staccatos 🤦
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Skicrazy85@reddit
No sir, they're overpriced. And they are over priced because they are rated correctly, my c2 with a comp and rmr is seemingly impossible to miss with on steel targets and cans. And makes people laugh because of how quickly it can run.
Dcm155@reddit
Can confirm Staccato is mega over rated. Take it from me, I own an XC,C2, and P. All nothing special.
Milksmither@reddit
It's just and ugly 2011 with a star on this side. I'm with you.
WestSide75@reddit
A Staccato for $1,500? I’d be interested in that.
MarginallyAmusing@reddit
This is the answer! It's high on my list of next guns.
TheNinjaScarFace@reddit
Or any Colt Snake gun. Make it a thing for the next few birthdays and own the whole collection of newer models.
MarcusWulfe941@reddit
Or, Colt Kodiak
pokemon--gangbang@reddit
Very nice, if were talking fancy wheel guns, for the gentleman I would also recommend the S&W Performance Center 629 Stealth Hunter in . 44 Magnum.
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/performance-center-model-629-stealth-hunter
Another high on the list is a Spohr Club Edition, although a bit more spendy. https://spohrguns.com/spohr-revolver_products/spohr-club-edition-6-0/
TexasGrillDaddyAK-15@reddit
+1 for Python.
Front_Teacher@reddit
Nicest revolver I own, hands down.
drock949@reddit
P229
MikeStrikerrr@reddit
Maybe 10 hi-points
hitemlow@reddit
I'm just going to leave this here
the_almighty_walrus@reddit
I just love the fact that the "Yeet Cannon" engraving is factory.
ByzantineJoe@reddit
If I had money to spare I would give you whatever the highest reward is
nukey18mon@reddit
Bro gonna have ATF kicking down his door
TangerineEmotional66@reddit
Ha ha ha ha
Stone_The_Rock@reddit
CZ Shadow 2 OR is under $1500.
Walther PDP SF 5” is around $1500.
Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optic is around $1100 with a rebate which is a stupidly good price on an incredible gun.
Tanfoglios are in reach.
You could get a trio of Grand Power rotating barrel pistols, or send a PX4 storm to LTT.
You might be able to find an HK Mark 23 if you have massive hands.
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I have the Shadow 2 and Shadow 2 compact already. I have a PDP Pro SD which I know isn’t a SF but I have no Berettas as of yet so I’m going to look into the 92X.
Scrumdiddlyumptious1@reddit
My first gun, a Px4, is still the best handgun I own, decades later, and I’ve been through a few, including some higher end pistols, such as the Shadow 2, Sig Emperor Scorpion, S&W MP R8, etc.
Knogood@reddit
I got a 5" ppq thinking I would 3 gun with it, then a found a 92fs and shoot better with the beretta...
I would get a colt delta elite or anything 10mm dan wesson.
Stone_The_Rock@reddit
You could also go for the more pedestrian Beretta 92FS and then do the LTT trigger in a bag upgrade. Less expensive for sure, and good to have the classics covered.
You and I have similar tastes!
RejectorPharm@reddit
Don’t. Cannot find a decent holster for it.
RejectorPharm@reddit
While I love the way the 92x Peformance Carry Optic shoots, I have had it for 10 months and still cannot find a holster for it.
That being said, I just spent $4500 on 4 handguns.
USP .45 Expert Sig P226 Legion SAO CZ Shadow 2 OR gold S&W Bodyguard 2.0
ButtFaceBart@reddit
I do love my Kimber Rapide Black Ice 10mm
Arms-for-minerals@reddit
Shadow 2
Killermondoduderawks@reddit
Sig Spectre Comp
Any of the Magnum Research BFR series (I suggest the 450 Marlin)
Anshutz Exemplar (If you can find one)
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I bought a Spectre Comp! Thanks for the suggestions. Found it at my local gun shop. Unfortunately with the optic it’ll be well over $1500 lol
Killermondoduderawks@reddit
Sweet you’ll love it it’s my fave pistol to shoot
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I really want a Spectre Comp but can’t find one.
Thordor15@reddit
You should be able to find them on guns.com and gunbroker. You will never see them in gun stores.
EntertainmentBig2125@reddit
M&P Spec (metal). It’s like you spent a million dollars on a competition or service weapon. It’s both. Check it out on YouTube. And it’s less that $1000. Crazy value.
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I like the looks of it but SW and I just don’t get along well. I don’t really know why.
SanityLooms@reddit
Got a rhino? That's my "buy something silly because I just gotta" gun.
Ag5545@reddit
LTT Px4
LabSome120@reddit
Sig 226 x5 legion limited maybe
RedOwl97@reddit
You need a pimp gun for your collection. Chiappa Rhino 60DS, nickel plated.
Psiwolf@reddit
Good choice, wrong color. The gold is the best.
Logizyme@reddit
Nebula begs to differ. Leave gold to the Deagles and 1911
Psiwolf@reddit
Nebula #2 for me, I would probably pick one up at a reasonable price if they made more in the 60DD. 👍
Logizyme@reddit
For real. I regret not snagging a 60DS when they were affordable.
RedOwl97@reddit
You’re right. The gold makes for a superior pimp gun
Broccoli_Final@reddit
Came to say this
National-Bench5602@reddit
The new FN High Power is a very nice handgun.
AbusiveAimBot@reddit
HK M23
YeetedSloth@reddit
No rifles? Sir buy an AR!
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I have a few. Looking for a handgun.
YeetedSloth@reddit
Ah the wording made it sound like you didn’t have any
PolarizingKabal@reddit
Probably a sig p226 or p229.
Beretta m4a4.
Altruistic_Major_553@reddit
Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casul
No-Town-7929@reddit
Any Ruger Super Redhawk.
-Mark-It-Zero@reddit
I'm partial to the 357 Redhawk. 8 shots.
FritoPendejoEsquire@reddit
Walther steel frame PDP or Q4/Q5
tonguejack-a-shitbox@reddit
Colt Python for sure.
Lazy-Wolf-5677@reddit
A real hi power or ww2 1911.
PirateRob007@reddit
I hear good things about sccy.
WombatAnnihilator@reddit
Mk23 if you can find a damn good deal
_disco_potato@reddit
That’s like me saying the P7, it’s just not going to happen.
AM-64@reddit
I haven't seen a MK23 for that price in a long long time.
WombatAnnihilator@reddit
Same. 6 years ago I bought one used off a guy who needed money to buy a wedding ring. He sold it to me for $1450.
CaptJoshuaCalvert@reddit
An S&W 1006. It'll change your life.
AM-64@reddit
Second the 1006, OP just needs to get one with several magazines or he'll regret it as those are getting pricey.
AM-64@reddit
I mean anything currently in production from HK will last tens of thousands of rounds. I'd look at a USP or a P30 or even a VP9.
S&W makes some nice Performance Center guns that are super accurate. If you don't have a .22LR target gun the Model 41 is easily one of if not the best .22LR handgun out there.
I wouldn't buy a Kimber as they don't make them like they used to. Lots of folks I know with Kimber guns have had issues.
Capt_Batty@reddit
Ruger Blackhawk .30 carbine with a 7.5 inch barrel. No recoil but huge muzzle flash and boom.
divorcedbp@reddit
Shadow 2.
End of discussion.
Questionable_MD@reddit
lol he said he has one… so not end of discussion
NinjaBuddha13@reddit
10k rounds of 9mm.
DrunkensAndDragons@reddit
Hk51/hk53
Human_Grass_9803@reddit
As other have said, sounds like you need a wheel gun! Are you looking at something built for sport or show? Business or pleasure? We looking for the Applebee's of guns, or are we really feeling that 4 start down the street?
The_Vaginatarian_@reddit
Stealth Arms Platypus.
Username_was_here@reddit
This is it right here
crc8983@reddit
Dan Wesson has a nice selection. Mine shoots better than I'm capable of. Also, the S&W .460 XVR 8 3/8 " is an excellent shooter and a conversation starter. It shoots the .460, 454 and 45 LC.
chrsb@reddit
JP-5 PCC, you’ll have to use up next years bday money too though.
heroinebob90@reddit
Sig p210
Beebjank@reddit
Archon Type B
Nemo_the_Exhalted@reddit
A rifle.
Prestigious-School-9@reddit
Volquartsen black mamba .22. So fun, accurate and cheap to shoot. Work of art. Not to derail but if you're in the U S, get a suppressor if you haven't already. Takes a week!
BoilingHotCumshot@reddit
FK PSD. Super goofy and unique. Beats any other caliber in energy delivery.
Redditstole12yr_acct@reddit
Dan Wesson Specialist, pre-owned at that price most likely
RickySlayer9@reddit
Get an FN510
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
Have it. Love it. My fave 10.
RickySlayer9@reddit
Then I’d suggest a p226, a NICE 1911, and probably a Ruger mk3 or mk4. Fun and cheap to shoot
theFootballcream@reddit
BUL Armory - check those fuckers out
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I have the EDC Pro. Love it! It’s an amazing shooter.
Admirable-Mango-1987@reddit
Beretta M9A4.
SPECTREagent700@reddit
A fine pistol but if he wants to spend more, Beretta 92G Elite LTT. It’s a M9A1 frame with an M9A3 slide with a decocker only (no safety) and some added enhancements like a trigger job.
TheFirearmsDude@reddit
I just love this gun so much.
brachus12@reddit
CMP M1911a1
mctwiddle@reddit
A LTT beretta
Relative-Ordinary-64@reddit
P226 or P30L
singlemale4cats@reddit
P220 legion 10mm or p226/p229 legion 9mm.
brucedodson@reddit
Walther PPQ 4 SF
On sale now… down from $1,499 to $999 presently !
indi3568@reddit
Sig Sauer P229 Legion RXP 9mm
BoralinIcehammer@reddit
Steyr GB for a unicorn. L9A2 MF for more realism
torchredzo6@reddit
If you don't have a 92 variant yet then that has to be your answer. 92x optics ready would be my choice. Add the classic 92 action to the collection but with a more comfortable grip and the provisions for lights, optics etc.
C4PTNK0R34@reddit
Daewoo K5/DP51
ricavier@reddit
r/thirdgen
garand_guy7@reddit
USGI 1911A1
Devils_Advocate-69@reddit
Gold tiger striped Deagle
qkdsm7@reddit
You have some cz's, anything like a czechmate or tactical sport? Mmmmm good stuff...
SniperSRSRecon@reddit
Get something exotic like a milsurp.
thankyoumicrosoft69@reddit
FNX 45?
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
Got it. My nightstand gun.
thankyoumicrosoft69@reddit
Somehow I figured lol
SW 686 Performance Center 2.5in, with the slab side barrel?
I dont have one, and Im not a big revolver guy really, but boy are they neat
Obviouslynameless@reddit
.460 S&W. Fun revolver to shoot.
7x64@reddit
Magnum Research Thunder Snub.
3" barrel chambered in 45-70.
AnseiShehai@reddit
P320 with a raider chassis
AnseiShehai@reddit
Seems kind of manic to me
dlgaming27@reddit
Look into one of the newer 92 series Berettas. If you're a tactical guy, try the GTS. If you're more of a shooting feeling guy, try the competition models. They're incredibly good value for a great trigger with great features.
OGZ74@reddit
Lever action
therealearlhickey@reddit
Chiappa Rhino
mfa_aragorn@reddit
You need a 1911 , Something like a Dan Wesson
Psiwolf@reddit
P226
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Mintsopoulos@reddit
Absolutely love my L226 Legion. My X5 legion is a close second.
ccosby@reddit
I was going to say a HK USP but the P226 Legion is a great choice as well.
RejectorPharm@reddit
Since he already has the Shadow 2, I would suggest this one.
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
High on my list!
xmu806@reddit
I have a p229 legion. Any questions?
P229 legion with RMR and TLR-7a
DirtyRoller@reddit
This right here. That's a sexy fucking gun.
FunWasabi5196@reddit
Magnum Research BFR
chadarada@reddit
Ok I’ve spent a lot of time in this range because the 500-600 guns get that expensive when fully modded
I’m buying a metal frame 4.25 m&p, apex trigger, carver customs guide rod and springs, monsoon tactical lucky 7 ports and recoatin/rmr cut because ur buying the uncut ones to skip the use for plates, and then an sro
Around 1500
-Mark-It-Zero@reddit
Over the top revolver time
TexasGrillDaddyAK-15@reddit
That's $1500 for the Python. Another 1k+ for the optic, mount, light and grips.
Completely agree though
mreed911@reddit
CZ Shadow 2. Maybe as Les Baer in that range if you look hard.
Zipattack2@reddit
Got to do that platypus. You wouldn’t need to buy new mags for it!
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I already have one and one on order!
Zipattack2@reddit
Then it sounds like a wheel gun is in order then.
No_Significance98@reddit
Could luck into a Dan Wesson Pistol Pac at that price...even comes with a swanky belt buckle.
Then_Possible_9196@reddit
Police revolver and send it someone like Finks, Dave Laubert, or D&L
JimMarch@reddit
Something you customize to your own personal specs, yourself, complete with a holster you designed and made.
Counting your time this will take more than $1,500.
TheRealLarryBurt@reddit
Magnum research .500 S&W for that added range flair.
TheRagingBull84@reddit
Canik Rival-S with freedomsmith trigger - 15# rune spring and a 507COMP.
17SCARS_MaGLite300WM@reddit
In that price range the TRP Full Rail is a bracket list gun for me.
Glassbreaker33@reddit
Python
TangerineEmotional66@reddit
Magnum Research 1911. They are under $1000 and can be had in 9mm, 10mm, or 45?
My personal favorite is the 4.3" Commander!
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
Just looked these up. The 10 is high on my list now!
Darksept@reddit
Shadow 2?
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
Have a full size SAO and a Compact. Love them both!
Aggressive_Local8921@reddit
Half a gold desert eagle
_NotmyShadow_@reddit
I'd probably get tactical and spice it up with some Cajun.
Or platypus. Because glonktober
Delicious-Kick-6690@reddit (OP)
I have a Shadow 2 SAO and a Shadow 2 Compact already.
thankyoumicrosoft69@reddit
Shadow 2 Compact maybe
Enyawdivad@reddit
Chiraq-17 (Glock 17 with a switch!) splurge a little and add a drum mag!!! You’ll have a great time AND meet those fellas from that über-cool group known as the AT&F!!!!😎
No-Philosopher-4793@reddit
Sig P226 or 220, you need a hammer
harbourhunter@reddit
226
shoturtle@reddit
Walther pdp sf match
thankyoumicrosoft69@reddit
No, PPQ Q5 SF.
glockguy34@reddit
HK USP45 or get a can or two
Sizmatrz@reddit
IDK about the “best”… but a Sig P220 Legion in 10mm is pretty nice.
blacklassie@reddit
S&W Model 27. No finer revolver made.
-Mark-It-Zero@reddit
Coonan