The article: Bang for your buck: Best handguns under $500
Synopsis: (somehow I got this list backwards)
* BERSA BPCC's retail for about $400.
* The Kahr CW9 9mm pistol features a black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide and standard fixed sights retails for less than $400.
* Caracal CP660 a modern semi-automatic pistol in 9x19mm with an 18-round magazine expected to retail at approximately $415.
* Ruger LCP is a compact .380 Auto. For as little as $350, the LCP is lightweight and ideal for concealed carry.
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* The Micro Desert Eagle provides big-time protection with a gas-assisted blowback system for ultimate reliability and amazing accuracy for around $400.
* Springfield XD (X-treme Duty) are a series of semi-automatic pistols that are polymer-framed. This Striker-fired pistol has a smooth trigger, and multiple safeties for duty carry sells for under $500.
* The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) is a polymer-framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol available in .40S&W, 9mm, 45ACP, 22LR & 357SIG for under $500.
* The Taurus PT92 is a double action/single action, 9x19mm Parabellum, double-stack magazine, semi-automatic, short recoil action pistol manufactured by Taurus in the former Beretta factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Taurus PT92 is less expensive than the Beretta 92 in most cases can be had for around $450.
* Ruger SR-Series pistols are perfectly sized to be comfortable and controllable with slim, ergonomic grips and narrow slides. These handguns are valued at approximately $450.
* The Bersa Thunder series high capacity pistols offer custom deluxe features that shooters demand at absolutely no extra cost. Prices start slightly under $400 and are available in 380ACP, 9mm, 40SW, 45ACP .
* Ruger P Series with a 25 year track record of reliability, durability and performance in the field, P-Series pistols are simple, economical, and serviceable. 45ACP retails for slightly over $400 and the 9mm for around $300.