Flint has said it all. I agree with every word.flintknapper wrote:Good morning Kevin,Guardian wrote:Ok, I was looking at the SA XD45 compact as my first weapon but think that may be a little to pricey for the wife's liking for first weapon.
What would you guys recommend in either a 9mm or .40 S&W below $400? I like all of the safety features the XD has and also the capacity.
Do you think I could find one maybe at a pawn shop for $400 or less? If not, bring on your input.
Thanks,
Kevin
The XD would be an excellent choice.
With firearms, "price" does not always reflect quality/reliability,
still... the old saying "you get what you pay for" generally holds true.
The weapon you choose to carry for your personal protection (and hers) needs to be of good quality and be absolutely reliable.
If necessary, save your money for awhile and get a firearm you have confidence in. A $400.00 budget will let you look at some nice used weapons if you are patient. For "new" pistols you'll probably want to add another $100.00 in order to have much selection.
Try to remember that the purchase of your weapon is a one time cost.
A good quality firearm (and holster) will serve you well, anything less may fail you when you can least afford it. If a cheap pistol/holster costs you your life, or the life of a loved one....then a few dollars saved won't seem like the bargain you wanted.
Save up and get that XD, is my advice.
I have seen used XD's running abo $450.00 and that is what I sold one of mine for. Check the gun shows also. They will almost always have used weapons for sale.