5 Durable ‘Budget Pistols’ That Won’t Ever Jam......

Written by: Zach Dunn Self Defense      

 

 

Smith and Wesson SD9. Image source: TheTruthAboutGuns.com

A few years ago when one said the words “cheap” and “handgun” in the same sentence, you were obviously talking about a Jennings, a Hi-Point or an AMT. To be fair, AMT makes a great little concealed carry handgun, albeit mostly in .380. Hi-Point’s firearms are functional but unattractive. Jennings — I can always count on a Jennings. That is, I can always count on a Jennings to jam on every single magazine.
Cheap pistols have come a long way over the past couple of decades. Foreign and domestic manufactures have really put the effort into producing cost-efficient and highly reliable handguns for the masses.
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Not everyone can spend the coinage it takes to buy a nice Kimber 1911, a SIG or even a Glock. Granted, I carry a Glock and swear by them along with my S&Ws and Colts, but there are some newer handguns, mostly imports along with two offerings from Smith and Wesson, that should make us all take a double look.
And while the cheapest handgun is about $100 more than a Hi-Point, it is worth saving up a bit more so one does not have to carry that awkward brick that Hi-Point produces.
1. Smith and Wesson SD9/40. Smith and Wesson designed and built an excellent Glock, er, handgun when it came out with the SD9/40. Truth is the SD9/40 is constructed so similarly to a Glock handgun, breaks down and handles just like a Glock, you would think you were firing a Glock. In fact, I compared an SD9 side by side with my Glock 19, and but for the trigger and a few other design differences, the SD is a Glock with a Smith and Wesson stamp on it.
A close friend of mine traded a beat-up dirt bike for one, and we took it to the range. The guy he traded it with had only run a box of FMJs through the handgun and it looked brand new. We fired close to 300 rounds through it without a single failure. Those rounds included nasty Russian steel ammo, FMJs, JHPs, aluminum – and everything fed.
Price: Around $320

2. Rock Island GI Model 1911. After battling Moro tribesmen in the Philippines, the US Military realized it needed a stouter handgun as opposed to the .38 revolvers. The result, to make a long story short, was the adaption of the .45ACP cartridge and the M1911 handgun. Now, you can’t get much more iconic in an American handgun than a 1911. Today, some of the best entry-level 1911s come from, surprise, the Philippines. The same country that brought about its development is now sending thousands of 1911 handguns to our shores for civilian shooters to enjoy.
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Rock Island’s 1911 GI model is sure not going to be voted the most beautiful 1911 of the year, but it is built to be functional. And functional it is. I have shot everything from simple FMJs to Golden Sabers through these handguns and have had almost no issues, besides the break in period. Accuracy is acceptable for a GI model, and the price can’t be beat for an entry-level 1911.
Price: $450


3. Grand Power P1 Mk7. Imported by Century Arms International, the Grand Power P1 Mk7 is made in Slovakia, and is the shorter version of the standard sidearm of the Slovakian military. The Grand Power has high marks for accuracy and reliability. After all, it is a current standard sidearm, and has a mean rounds-before-failure of 20,000. It is a bit heavier than most handguns out there, but it is well put together and affordable.
I have seen these guns shoot in access of 500 rounds, with no failure. In fact I have never seen these things fail.
Price: $399

Canik TP-9SA 9mm. Image source: guns.com

4. Canik TP-9SA 9mm. Die-hard James Bond fans will remember that in the mid-90s, Pierce Brosnan’s Bond retired the character’s iconic Walther PPK. The replacement for the classic-but-underpowered PPK for Bond was the new Walther P99, a polymer pistol. The P99 is a great handgun, employing the NATO 9mm cartridge. It even has a de-cocker for people who like those sort of things. The nation of Turkey liked the handgun so much, it adopted it and started producing it for its military. Century Arms today imports these guns and sells them for cheap.
The Canik is a great little gun and is very reliable. They are starting to develop quite a following here in the States, and it is well-deserved. Century now offers magazines and accessories for these great handguns.
Price: Around $300




5. Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm. My wife carries one of these for her daily carry. The M&P shield is a great little carry gun with excellent reliability. It is ideal for women and smaller-framed shooters. I have yet to see one have a failure to feed or eject, and build quality is excellent.
Price: Around $369

Forget Casinos, Native Americans Are Opening the Nation’s First Cannabis Resort.....

News · Politics

October 4, 2015 by True Activist

South Dakota – The Santee Sioux tribe of South Dakota has recently announced they will be opening the country’s first Cannabis Resort, which representatives of the tribe say will be an “adult playground.” Earlier this year, the Department Of Justice issued a statement saying they would no longer prosecute Native American tribes for the possession and sale of cannabis. However, as we reported last week, some tribes are still being raided for attempting to venture into the cannabis industry.

“We want it to be an adult playground. There’s nowhere else in America that has something like this,” Santee Sioux tribe tribal President Anthony Reider told reporters.

Reider said that the tribe must “look at these opportunities because in order to preserve the past we do have to advance in the present.”

Sadly, tribes that want to set up operations like this will be forced to adhere to strict guidelines or risk their entire businesses, or even face fines or imprisonment. Under the guidelines set by the government, the cannabis will not be allowed to leave the reservation and it can only be sold in one gram packages, one at a time. If someone wants another gram, they will have to return the bar code from their first gram in order to get a new one.

The tribe is facing considerable risks with this venture, considering other tribes with similar plans were recently raided because federal agents said they are not allowed to actually make an income with marijuana. Police[AHOS] in South Dakota have also been fairly harsh on previous attempted grow operations in the state.

Cannabis has proven to be one of the safest drugs available, less harmful than alcohol or anything you will find in a pharmacy. This plant has been called a miracle drug by many and is quickly growing in popularity for its medicinal properties. Yet, despite the growing evidence of the incredible advantages and benign nature of cannabis, there are powerful business[AHOS] and political interests that are very intent on keeping this drug illegal. 

Cannabis can cure cancer, heal countless other physical ailments, reduce our dependence on oil-based products and prescription pharmaceuticals. All research shows this plant is not only harmless, but can be extremely beneficial to our environment and our society. Hemp was even used to clean up radiation after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

This article (Forget Casinos, Native Americans Are Opening the Nation’s First Cannabis Resort) originally appeared on TheFreeThoughtProject.com and was used with permission.

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Valerie Jarrett 1977 Stanford year book

Valerie Jarrett 1977 Stanford year book...CAPTION

 

God Help us!!

VALERIE JARRETT. 1977 Stanford yearbook

Here is the lead fox in the house. This one gets to whisper in the kings ear many times a day.

I’d like to draw your attention to the small print next to Valerie’s name....while attending Stanford University.

Ponder and re-ponder what she boldly stated way back in 1977 “.......using freedom of religion in America against itself.”

AND guess what....that is exactly what she and her Muslim czars have...and are doing....as we sleep.

VALERIE JARRETT - The Top Muslim in the Top Power Seat - Obama's TOP ADVISOR

Yes ladies and gentlemen, THIS is Obama's top advisor. This is what's running our Country!!!!!!!! 

Seems as if his promise to fundamentally change America is in full swing. Wonder why he can't utter the words "Muslim terrorists? 

Had enough yet?