What's a good C&R handgun?

[BucDan]

Getting the itch to start collecting C&R firearms again.

Are there any decent C&R handguns out there that have relatively easy to obtain ammo? No 1911, I have my fair share.

[k1dude]

German Luger

[highpower]

You looking for military surplus or something from the civilian sector? Military surplus is generally going to be expensive, but there are some Eastern block guns that are a bit more affordable like Yugo M57’s and some, but not all Makarov’s. If money isn’t an issue maybe a WWII era P38.

As for civilian guns, there are a ton of C&R Smith and Wesson’s and Colt’s out there.

[Nevada Hudson]

A CZ 82 is a good choice, but it has 12 rounds, which is forbidden in California.

[BucDan]

Just saw the price on the German Luger at cogunsales, far too steep for me!

How's the Tokarev and variants? Walther P38?

Honestly. I was hoping to find a c&r high-power for a fair price.

Edit: didn't realize everyone posted already. Any other good sites I can check out? I know of jgsales and Cogunsales.

[Tere_Hanges]

S&W model 10. Theres a bunch of them out there ranging in price. No weird commie cartridges. Good old .38spl.

[k1dude]

Just saw the price on the German Luger at cogunsales, far too steep for me!

Telling us your budget would be helpful for making recommendations.

[robledor]

P38

[boris badinov]

Makarov
CZ-82

[Quiet]

Telling us your budget would be helpful for making recommendations.

[Tere_Hanges]

45: 1911, Ballester Molina

9mm: P08, BHP, P38, StarB, M1951, P210, FB Vis 35, Astra 600, Steyr M1912

380: M1908 Pocket Hammerless, FN M1910, MAB model D, M1955, M1934, PP/PPS/PPK, R51, CZ83, FEG 37M.

32: M1903 Pocket Hammerless, PP/PPS/PPK, 38H, Walther model 4, Ortgies, FEG 37M, Sauer 1926, HSc, CZ27, FN M1900, Mauser M1914/M1934, R51, Zastava M70, Savage M1907, Dreyse M1907, MAS m1935.

.38spl: Colt Official Police, Colt Detective Special, S&W M10

[BucDan]

No more than $800 ideally, with relatively easy to get ammo.

[Tere_Hanges]

No more than $800 ideally, with relatively easy to get ammo.

You can find a Star model B and a Beretta M1951 well within your budget.

[BucDan]

I'll check ou the 1951. Been looking at guns on your list.

I know I said easy to ge ammo, but I saw a nice Polish Tokarev and the CZ 82 and CZ 52.

Thanks!

[pitfighter]

I enjoy shooting:
Bromhandle Mauser C96
Colt SAA
Browning Hi-Power 9mm
Luger
Walther PPK/P38
Webley revolvers - .455 or .38-200
I have S&W 1917 in .45LC that is a ball to shoot
Cap and Ball anything is fun.