JIMINEZ-NINE .. Made in USA:

 This is a kind of "Christmas Story" from a respected friend in America - Greg Ellifritz - now a retired Law Enforcement Officer - and current Firearms & combat  Instructor, writer, and researcher.

Greg is a guy who - if he has a question will look until he finds an answer. His An Alternative Look At STOPPING POWER report is a factual assessment of actual shooting events .. NOT an opinion.

https://flicense.blogspot.com/2014/01/stopping-power-study-by-greg-ellifritx.html

This story involves a crime victim who needed to do something to protect her kids and home - so she bought a $150 JIMINEZ-NINE handgun and sought help how to use it ..

JIMINEZ-NINE Has a Reputation as a Pot-Metal  'JUNK GUN'

In all fairness I have no experience of these entry level pistols - but on-line posters describe it variously as "Better than nothing" and it seems that the maker of these guns has changed ownership a few times in recent years. - I understand there are different calibers made for you to avoid.

This post is really here only to offer you the chance to read Greg's story ..

Link to an 'emotional story' from Greg Ellifritz:

https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/an-interesting-experience-at-the-shooting-range?fbclid=IwAR32IMFX-JPUfXax-gEKvqQ33UVRMuA-YmrCIbweWBA61YCHMxWRQwcqtF8

Best Wishes for 2021 - Life IS good.

Marty K.