Six budget pistols Line45 says don't feel disposable under $250

Line45 argues that a few pistols under $250 are built better than the price suggests. The list runs from a Stoeger with a surprising parts list to a Hi-Point that earns its keep through plain simplicity, with the flaws called out along the way.

Key points

• Stoeger STR-9SC: Around $199.99 with steel sights, a stainless guide rod, and Mec-Gar magazines. It carries 10+1 and weighs about 22 ounces.
• Taurus G3C: Ships with 12-round magazines and also takes 15- and 17-round G3 magazines. The trigger safety's sharp edge is worth checking before you buy.
• Taurus GX4 Carry: Holds 15 rounds at 1.08 inches wide, with an optics cut. With a red dot, the review gun disliked slower 150-grain ammo.
• Beretta APX A1 Carry: Listed around $225 to $249 with a stainless chassis and optics cut, but only six rounds, or eight with an extended magazine.
• Hi-Point YC9: About 33 ounces with 10 rounds and an optics-ready slide. Slower 150-grain ammo caused early ejection failures, and the trigger measured about 7.7 pounds.
• Taurus G2C: Offers 12+1 and restrike capability. One test ran about 500 rounds without a malfunction.

Quick take

The useful thread here is testing. Several results come from other people's reviews, and the video keeps saying to run your chosen ammo through any of these before trusting it.

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