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FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

But if ya get one dont spend a ton and get in practice. Ya dont want your first use being a panic.

theres a few lines of thought on this. one is that you shouldnt put a price on your life or your familys life so dont concern your self too much with how much money you spend. get something that you know wil work which usually means something more quality which means a higher price tag. the other thought is that this is most likely going to be a gun (unless youre really into firearms) thats going to lay around doing nothing but collect dust and if you do need to use it it will be confiscated in the mean time until things get worked out which can also mean possible damages to it or it getting "lost" on its way back to you. basically if you intend it to be a defensive weapon expect it to be disposable to some degree.

up to the individual to make that choice, but i will say that cheap doesnt mean crap. you can get a lot of good quality police trade in's in the $300 range with minimal use as well as nice surplus guns in the $200 areas that have decades old proven track records (guy i know has carried a makorov for over a decade and still swears by it).