Need suggestions for a good garage pistol

[hirdlej]

I live in a very rural part of minnesota with no neighbors or kids. Just my wife and I and our rat terrier dog. Recently, there has been an upsurge of coyotes and coons roaming the area. In the event my dog is ever attacked, I am looking for a "garage pistol" of sorts that I can leave loaded and hang on a holster that's hidden in the garage, but easily accessible. The gun is going to be used very seldomly, maybe once a year to test function and accuracy. Otherwise it's going to be holstered and loaded, and neglected unless needed. I obviously am not going to stuff one of my Colt 1911's in a holster, so I'm looking for something cheaper that's essentially a disposable gun. It can have a plastic frame for all I care, and looks are not important. I want reliable function, somewhat accurate, 7 round plus capacity, and must be 9mm, .40 or .45 caliber. The gun will see humidity, freezing cold, and probably lack of oil/maintenance. What can be bought for $200-$300-$400? Again, nothing fancy and it can look like crap for all I care. It just needs to work and use a sizeable caliber. Any suggestions?

[hunterfreakhd]

I think you just described a Glock! Come on I just thought I would be the first to say it....

[Stradawhovious]

Glock, Kahr CW series, S&W Sigma....

Those are the three that come to mind immediately.

[hirdlej]

I think you just described a Glock! Come on I just thought I would be the first to say it....

What part did I say that described that? The plastic part? The looks like crap part? I've never shopped for a Glock since I've had no interest in them. Can one be obtained for under $300? Even though I'm nice to my stuff, I want a gun that I don't give a crap about and if it gets bumped, dropped, an inch of dust on it, I don't want to cry or care. Used would suit me fine.

[LarryFlew]

I think you just described a Glock! Come on I just thought I would be the first to say it....

What part did I say that described that? The plastic part? The looks like crap part? I've never shopped for a Glock since I've had no interest in them. Can one be obtained for under $300? Even though I'm nice to my stuff, I want a gun that I don't give a crap about and if it gets bumped, dropped, an inch of dust on it, I don't want to cry or care. Used would suit me fine.

Not a tupperware fan myself but they can take a beating as well as temp fluctuations and humidity. Thinking it really is the perfect gun for your needs and your choice of caliber.

[cobb]

Maybe rethink for those conditions and cost. A good old Ruger in .357 mag. would serve very well.

[Paul]

Maybe rethink for those conditions and cost. A good old Ruger in .357 mag. would serve very well.

Pump 12 gauge?

You don't have to worry about concealing or carrying it, so why limit yourself to a pistol?

[Stradawhovious]

Maybe rethink for those conditions and cost. A good old Ruger in .357 mag. would serve very well.

Pump 12 gauge?

Pistol caliber carbine?

[dragonb8]

I would go with a Ruger P85 or a Keltec p11.
Both are cheap and reliable.
If you want more reliable and just as cheap go with a Taurus revolver.

[hunterfreakhd]

I think you just described a Glock! Come on I just thought I would be the first to say it....

What part did I say that described that? The plastic part? The looks like crap part? I've never shopped for a Glock since I've had no interest in them. Can one be obtained for under $300? Even though I'm nice to my stuff, I want a gun that I don't give a crap about and if it gets bumped, dropped, an inch of dust on it, I don't want to cry or care. Used would suit me fine.

Yes the plastic part... yes the looks like crap part....If you find one that is used and abused they go for around or just under $300.If they get dropped in the mud or thrown in the water they will still shoot.Plus the" lack of oil and maintenance" especially the lack of oil is actually better for a glock.It was just the first thing that came to mind.Like one of the others stated a carbine like the 9mm hi point would suit you for this need to plus you get a little more range with it.They are 300 brand new and take a lot of abuse.They have been called the little carbine that could because they just keep shooting.

[Pat Cannon]

Maybe rethink for those conditions and cost. A good old Ruger in .357 mag. would serve very well.

Pump 12 gauge?

You don't have to worry about concealing or carrying it, so why limit yourself to a pistol?

That's what I was going to say. Or even an old double barrel.

[photogpat]

Single shot handi rifle in .223 or .243, or a cheap bolt .22

[EllisW]

Just get a police surplus Glock 17 or 22. They'll be cheap as balls and readily available nearly anywhere.

[mn_smokeater]

Hi point C9 or JHP a 9mm or .45 they cost under $200 so buy a pair and if one stops working send it back they fix it free ship it back to you. All while you still have your spare at the ready.

[JJ]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/auc ... ion_show/1 (CZ75 Clones with the addition of a three position safety)