Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?

[Wheelgun Dunn]

Looking toward an EAA Zastava M88 ($250) but don't know anything much about them.  Any info or alternate suggestions?

Thanks!

Wheelgun Dunn

[Rob10ring]

I don't know that much about that particular gun. Most of the time, you get what you pay for and occasionally a little bit more. I know that sometimes I see Ruger P-89's, P-95's and S&W Sigmas go for that price new. There's been some poor reports about Ruger's SR9 lately, but the P-89 is solid as is the P-95. These are guns that came out while Bill Ruger could still approve or disapprove, even if he wasn't the man in charge anymore.

[CJS3]

The M88 is an updated version of the Tokarev. Don't know much about the quality. They are being made in Serbia or Croatia.

[jnevis]

If you look you can get a good deal on Glocks, M&Ps, XDs, and FNPs for around $400 new or less used.  Check GunBroker and GunsAmerica.  A lot of people have had really good luck with the Taurus PT111 for about $350.  I've also seen 92Fs used (police turn ins usually) for that.

[DDMac]

Hazcat got a nice, new (to him) affordable plinker recently. Purrr-haps he will share the good mews.

Mac.

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[CJS3]

If you really want to go cheap, check out Hi-Point firearms. I've never owned one, but I always see them at gun shows and I know they've been around for years and years.

[Wheelgun Dunn]

Hi-point is a big no-no!  I want inexpensive, not cheap!  Just looking for a plinker, not a carry gun or compact, no competition either, just an inexpensive, hopefully reliable fun gun!

Wheelgun

[Ron J]

You should be able to pick up a SR9 REALLY CHEAP.  

[Hazcat]

Hi-point is a big no-no!  I want inexpensive, not cheap!  Just looking for a plinker, not a carry gun or compact, no competition either, just an inexpensive, hopefully reliable fun gun!

Wheelgun

PURE BS!  I own one!  Have shot 5,000 + rounds of every make and type including reloads.  IT SHOOTS STRAIGHT EVERY TIME!

[SigShooter]

Budsgunshop.com has CPO 226s for $500, delivered to your FFL. That's probably the upper end of what you're looking to spend, but if you consider that you're really only giving up 1000-1500 rounds or so for a gun with a repuation for reliability and accuracy, it's probably a better investment (long term) than a $250 gun and $250 in ammo. Plus, it can double as a house gun, and you can never have too many house guns.