house pistol<\/a>, and three generations of shooters won\u2019t wear it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs for rimfire pistols, Ruger MK I pistols NEF\/H&R revolvers, and High Standard revolvers are prevalent in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some very atrocious pistols have been released onto the market over the years. Some are best left as curiosities or collectibles, and others make a good hammer. The handguns produced over the years by Jennings, Bryco, and Jiminez are prone to breaking, and many gunsmiths will not work on them. Stallard arms was the predecessor to Hi-Point and didn\u2019t have all the bugs worked out. Rhom and RG produced inexpensive revolvers that are not known for their mechanical durability, and the Clerke 1st was a wretched little revolver that was known to break at the first use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-1900 pocket revolvers are cool to collect, but many do not lock the cylinder when firing and are not strong enough to handle modern ammunition. Most are not safe to use and should be kept only as display pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is not hard (at the moment) to find a good handgun for less than $300. A reliable weapon is always a sound investment, and the ones discussed here are financially within reach of almost anyone. So, what is the best handgun under $300? That is up to you. My picks are the Taurus G2c for a new pistol and the FEG 63 for a used one. Your preference may be different, and there are few wrong choices in the new market. Get to a store, handle the ones you can, and find one that fits your needs. Stay safe out there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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