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$400 to spend on a handgun….

Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:13 pm
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2158 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:13 pm
What should I buy? Just to keep in the bedside stand , just in case. Much thicker than going get
The shotgun out the closet

Let’s keep it simple…

Example:: Beretta 9mm

Not: Beretta model 2450 sr5 9mm etc etc etc…

Just the basics please. As you can tell I’m not very knowledgeable on the subject….
Posted by Cleathecat
Houston
Member since Feb 2021
1475 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:26 pm to
Ruger RXM
Posted by doublecutter
Member since Oct 2003
6987 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:28 pm to
S&W Shield 9mm
Posted by EFHogman
Member since May 2016
652 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 11:56 pm to
Psa micro dagger
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18576 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 12:46 am to
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Much thicker



The thicker is quicker. I’ve got so many handguns that would work as a nightstand gun but none are under $400. I have a VP9 9mm and sig scorpion 1911 45. Those have been my his and her’s for a while.

Then I keep a 870 tactical under the bed if they get through my wife
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18576 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 1:03 am to
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S&W Shield 9mm


For a bed side gun

Wtf?

I’m going full size or close to it with max capacity.
Posted by Theduckhunter
South Louisiana
Member since May 2022
1330 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 4:18 am to
S&W M&P 9mm

ETA: $400 makes it tough. You can find one for close to that, especially if you buy used.
This post was edited on 11/19/25 at 4:24 am
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
15549 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 5:12 am to
Taurus g2c
Posted by Splackavellie
Bayou
Member since Oct 2017
11876 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 6:33 am to
CZ P10 Compact
Posted by RetiredSaintsLsuFan
NW Arkansas
Member since Jun 2020
2155 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 6:42 am to
I choose something simple and have a S&W 38 special revolver on my nightstand.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
70876 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:01 am to
Full size PSA dagger is probably be best for the money.

If a semi auto pistol with no safety sounds concerning to you, a beretta 92FS could maybe be found on sale for that price.
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
6240 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:16 am to
quote:

a beretta 92FS could maybe be found on sale for that price


Point me in that direction!
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
84507 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:18 am to
Gunzonedeals.com has the 92Xi for $544.00 with a $75 rebate

Edit. No sales tax there either
This post was edited on 11/19/25 at 7:19 am
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6788 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:18 am to
Glock 19 with metal mag. 16 rounds. A little more than $400 but not much. You want it to work if you need it.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
70876 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:36 am to
I believe bama's gun sale thread had that in it a few weeks ago.

It might have been $500, or a taurus for $400, I don't remember exactly. There's people around here better qualified for that work.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
70876 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:37 am to
quote:

Glock 19 with metal mag


You aren't getting a 19 for $400 anymore. You could get one of the .40 models for that.

Why a metal mag? The glock factory mags work great.
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
18475 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 7:46 am to
A few places will have limited gun sales on Black Friday Week. Bass Pro Shops usually has some.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5343 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 8:30 am to
CZ P-10C
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
12393 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 8:34 am to
quote:

Full size PSA dagger is probably be best for the money.
My suggestion as well
Posted by Barfunkle
Basement
Member since May 2025
201 posts
Posted on 11/19/25 at 9:21 am to
Ruger RXM. It's reliable (glock gen 3 clone) and has a modular FCU so you can change out grips on it
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