Buying used guns
I’m the type that goes through sticker shock whenever I go to gun shops or gun shows and see the prices the NIB guns cost. People seem to think that buying used means the gun is closer to breakage than a new gun. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are several manufacturers that are making incredible reliable and durable firearms that may have fewer than 500rds through. If you look at barrel life and frame life, those guns are in the equivallent of being in the early stages of grade school. There are plenty of used police trade ins that just have holster wear and probable only were shot during qualification each year by an LEO.
Right now there are a lot of agencies and police departments dumping used Glocks and Sig Sauer pistols. Those are probable the top 2 handguns in existance. I was never one to be a big fan of the factory grips on Sigs, but Hogue pistol grips will increase your retention and if you choose the finger grooved version, it’ll help you get the same feeling everytime you pull your gun. I noticed I could shoot my 1911s better once I had a firm consistant grip of the gun, but that’s really the hard part. Even though a gun may feel nice and look nice, it may not fit your hand very well. For about $20 you can find a grip that will increase your comfort and accuracy.