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9mm Pistol choices---UPDATE!

Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
edited January 2011 in General Discussion
Say you have in the neighborhood of $600 to spend on a 9mm pistol. You already have a Ruger SR9, so that is out of the running. What, in that price range, would you suggest for:

Used?

New?

Thanks for the suggestions and insight.

I think I made up my mind if I can walk into a police trade-in for the right price.

I am going to buy a Glock 22(always wanted one) and then buy a drop-in 9mm barrel. Both calibers of Glocks that I have wanted. Why didn't anyone tell me I could make the change that easy! Oh, guess I would have to buy a couple of Glock 17 mags too, but that is still a cheap way to shoot both calibers.


Jon
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  • KEVD18KEVD18 Member Posts: 15,037
    edited November -1
    17/19/26/34 depending on what you plan to do with it.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    CZ75
    17/19
    Sig 226/229
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,569 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your looking for good old steel I like my Browning Hi powers and CZ 75
    Another plastic Gun Springfield XD
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  • NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    While I do like Glocks and have several I really like my M&P.

    A lot of guys are really happy with the XD or XDM.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,240 ******
    edited November -1
    ..a like new sig 226
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    CZ 75 SP-01
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443 ✭
    edited November -1
    you need another Sig, for sure.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,482 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well starting out with a Ruger, you can only move up.....[;)]

    [:)][:D][8D]
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Springfield XD-9 subcompact. It's my favorite carry gun.

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  • bhale187bhale187 Member Posts: 7,798
    edited November -1
    XDM is tough to beat for the money in a 9mm
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  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Get yourself a Glock, lose that nickel plated sissy pistol." Tommy Lee Jones from the movie US Marshals.
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  • GashaulerGashauler Member Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    HK USP, I have been seeing some pretty good deals on them lately.

    The above choices are all pretty good, except Glock, my personal preference.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    Well starting out with a Ruger, you can only move up.....[;)]

    [:)][:D][8D]


    +1[:)]

    SIG 226
    CZ75
    Beretta 92

    JMHO
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  • BeeramidBeeramid Member Posts: 7,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Steyr M9A1[8D]
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can you hit with it is the question not which one, the best for me may not be the best for you. Go rent some and try or go with some buddies and shoot theirs
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  • Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by PBJloaf
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    Well starting out with a Ruger, you can only move up.....[;)]

    [:)][:D][8D]


    +1[:)]

    SIG 226
    CZ75
    Beretta 92

    JMHO


    There are a couple opinions that just went right out the door....[:D][:p]

    Jon
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  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    why would anyone buy anything other than a beretta 92?
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  • we_dig_itwe_dig_it Member Posts: 6,614 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In the used line, I like my old S&W model 59.
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  • sigarmsp226sigarmsp226 Member Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by montanajoe
    ..a like new sig 226



    DITTO
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about a baby eagle 9 i love mine. David
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  • MrGunz22MrGunz22 Member Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by sigarmsp226
    quote:Originally posted by montanajoe
    ..a like new sig 226



    DITTO



    Good luck finding that for under $600. In that price range I'd go with a G19 or XD9. I just got a Kahr K9, shoots good and feels great in my hand. They can be had new for $400 on the auction side.
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  • xxx97xxx97 Member Posts: 5,721 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dav1965
    What about a baby eagle 9 i love mine. David
    +1...have 2!!
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  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    Well I am in the market for a 3913 S&W... S&W isn't makeing metal framed pistols anymore and they are affordable. Picked up a 6904 last year for 295 acution side.
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  • shoff14shoff14 Member Posts: 11,994 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    XD or XDm [:D]
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  • storm6490storm6490 Member Posts: 8,010
    edited November -1
    #1 Police turn in P226
    #2 New CZ75
    #3 New GLock RTF 17
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you choose. After all, everyone agrees the 9mm is far superior to the .45ACP. [:D]

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  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodhog
    why would anyone buy anything other than a beretta 92?


    Because they would like something that weighs less than 10 pounds and has the possibility of being carried somewhat concealed.[:D]

    I like the Beretta and have owned two over the years. Actually wish I still had one. But it is not easy to carry or conceal. A great range gun.
    Regards, MAALOX
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Maalox
    quote:Originally posted by woodhog
    why would anyone buy anything other than a beretta 92?


    Because they would like something that weighs less than 10 pounds and has the possibility of being carried somewhat concealed.[:D]

    I like the Beretta and have owned two over the years. Actually wish I still had one. But it is not easy to carry or conceal. A great range gun.

    I have an Italian-made Beretta Cougar Inox. It's an outstanding handgun.

    350px-8000_Cougar_F_Inox.jpg
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  • Jayhawk2218Jayhawk2218 Member Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    M&P or Sig.
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  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Maalox
    quote:Originally posted by woodhog
    why would anyone buy anything other than a beretta 92?


    Because they would like something that weighs less than 10 pounds and has the possibility of being carried somewhat concealed.[:D]

    I like the Beretta and have owned two over the years. Actually wish I still had one. But it is not easy to carry or conceal. A great range gun.

    I have an Italian-made Beretta Cougar Inox. It's an outstanding handgun.

    350px-8000_Cougar_F_Inox.jpg


    What Caliber is the Cougar?

    I have an Italian made Beretta 84BB in nickel. Double stack .380. I love that pistol!
    Regards, MAALOX
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by we_dig_it
    In the used line, I like my old S&W model 59.


    A fine old piece to be sure. Carried mine for 20 years. Sold it on GB late last year with 6 mags and 2 holsters. Had I been able to afford to keep it and buy the stuff I wanted, I would have. But sentimentality and budget do not always get along [:(]

    So I bought a Ruger SR9. First double stack that I can get a full grip on. Quite the change to get used to, but I like it fine now. I've been collecting mags for it, up to 5 now.

    Having a full size 9mm, unless I wanted to change caliber in a full size I wouldn't put limited dollars into another. I'd look to my back-up gun needs instead. I like the idea of pocket guns for this. Have a KelTec P-3AT coming, due Thursday. Got it for $186 on GB, added a Crimson Trace laser sight for $136 and a DeSantis holster.

    But if money is not the limiting factor, and if you want to use the same caliber in a hide-out piece, how about the new LC9? Use some of that money for extras like mags, nice holster, laser sight when one comes out perhaps?

    Or there's always buying ammo in bulk, always a fine use for money that's itching to get spent! [:)]
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  • jeffb1911jeffb1911 Member Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd have to say go with some version of the CZ 75. I've had mine since before the ban, with a total of 6 pre ban mags. Had to finally change the springs a few years ago after THOUSANDS of rounds (remember when we could get 9mm for about $5 a box? Well, i went thought a LOT of ammo then!!!) The gun still works great. Got enough mags for it, even a 25 rounder from CZ as well. Mine is actually the 85, which is an ambidextrous 75.
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  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do yourself a favor and get the EAA Witness Competition model. You won't find a gun with a better factory trigger any where.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    For the budget allowed, you could get a German police surplus SIG P6, and a holster and quite a bit of ammo. I sold quite a few of the P6s when they first got here, and though they did show some wear to the outside, the innards were like new.
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jeffb1911
    ... (remember when we could get 9mm for about $5 a box? Well, i went thought a LOT of ammo then!!!) ...


    Used to watch the ads in the paper and would drop into Popular Outdoor Outfitters for ammo sales. Pick up a box or two of 9mm, .380, .30-30. After doing that for a few years I figured I'd better knock it off, was short on closet space.

    Now I'm down to a few hundred rounds or so of each caliber that fits a gun I still own. Feeling a bit thin, looking at sales again.

    Just hurts the eyes, before it even gets to the wallet!
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Maalox
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Maalox
    quote:Originally posted by woodhog
    why would anyone buy anything other than a beretta 92?


    Because they would like something that weighs less than 10 pounds and has the possibility of being carried somewhat concealed.[:D]

    I like the Beretta and have owned two over the years. Actually wish I still had one. But it is not easy to carry or conceal. A great range gun.

    I have an Italian-made Beretta Cougar Inox. It's an outstanding handgun.

    350px-8000_Cougar_F_Inox.jpg


    What Caliber is the Cougar?

    I have an Italian made Beretta 84BB in nickel. Double stack .380. I love that pistol!


    It's a 9mm. There were only around 1,000 of them brought into the US.
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  • MrM1A1MrM1A1 Member Posts: 2,764 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smith & Wesson model 940 Centennial, hands down.[:D]
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  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MrM1A1
    Smith & Wesson model 940 Centennial, hands down.[:D]


    Classic!
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  • MrM1A1MrM1A1 Member Posts: 2,764 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by txlawdog
    quote:Originally posted by MrM1A1
    Smith & Wesson model 940 Centennial, hands down.[:D]


    Classic!


    Can't go wrong with moon clips.[;)]
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    On the other hand, as you already have the semi-auto pistol in 9mm, why not go with a wheel gun in 9mm?

    The Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible comes in .357 Magnum / 9mm Luger. Looks like the only thing going in a MADE IN USA 9mm revolver being made today.

    Lots of other options though, in Ruger and S&W. Run a search on GB, all sorts of 9mm wheel guns from $350 to $600 at the moment.
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