Considering a handgun.

[s25]

Probably the best idea, Maybe hit up a few gunshows while you are at it as well .

[Th0r]

Originally Posted by s25

Probably the best idea, Maybe hit up a few gunshows while you are at it as well .

Often at the end of shows there can be good bargains as sellers want to sell off their stock

[nuclearrabbit]

You can legally purchase a pistol/handgun at 18 in Colorado through a private sale. This is sometimes called the "gun show loophole".

7.62x54R can be had for as little as 7 cents per cartridge. Mosin Nagants are cheap to buy and shoot but not cheap quality.