Budget 9mm CCW, which one?

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BigBL87

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I'd like to pick up a 9mm for when I eventually get my CCW license. My budget is in the $200ish range, which obviously limits my selection greatly. So far I've come up with these options...

Taurus PT111 ($199)

Zastava M88a ($207)

EAA SAR B6P Compact ($240)

I plan on carrying IWB.

I already own and like the full sized B6P. One additional thing to consider is I have above average sizes hands, so subcompact are pretty much impossible for me. Anyone have any recommendations I missed or any experience with these? Also, please don't pull the "Save more and buy a ______" card. My budget is my budget and disposable income is tight.
 
The SAR line of CZ75 copies have been getting very good reviews.
http://www.thebangswitch.com/sar-b6p-9mm-pistol/
Where I really like shooting my various Tokarev pistols, I don't care much for the design for CCW (Zastava M88a)
I have not had a single problem with any Taurus guns I have. Neither has my Son who has a PT145 Millennium Pro for his CCW. However, you may get a different story, and much less favorable opinion from many others.
I would say the SAR B6P Compact would be an excellent choice. In fact I am seriously considering adding a SAR K2 full size 45acp to my safe.:D
 
Does the Kel Tec PF9 fall anywhere near your budget? Although I personally don't care for them, I know a few people who carry them, or the P11, if you can carry a double stack IWB, and they seem happy with them.
 
I picked up a B6P before Christmas at what I consider a great price($250.00) out the door. I was frankly astounded by the fit, & finish, excelent to my aging eyes. For the money, to have even a CZ75 knock off it was well worth it. Flawless so far, accurate, and light. I will be looking for a compact to EDC.
 
In the event I got into the $300 range, I'd be leaning towards a Canik Stingray C heavily, love them. Unfortunately, trying to get to $200 is difficult enough.

I suppose I could also carry my B6P, for being "full sized" it's not too big. But, I'm figuring wanting my CCW license is just as good a reason as any to justify buying a new gun. I'm not opposed to a revolver either, but with the grips on most snubbies and my having big hands I feel like I'd have a hard time being accurate.
 
I just got the PT111, and I love it. I'm 200 rounds in, so far, with no early reliability issues. It is very concealable, but fills my XL sized hands nicely with just enough room for my pinky to be fully on the grip. Accuracy is good, and recoil is very manageable.
 
I'm 550 rounds into pt111 g2 taurus
Love it. grip is right on, no issues whatsoever.
ive loaded very mild to +p and no hang ups. hollow points etc...
I really like this gun. it has surprised me for the $$
I got the stainless for 250 shipped. case and 2 mags and cleaning rod/brush
 
I have a canik 55-c and while more compact than my 92fs I do not see myself ever wanting to carry it iwb.

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Looks like the PT111 is out of stock at $199 now, cheapest I can find it is $240 which still isn't bad. I have $190 on hand at the moment, hoping to get some more from selling some stuff.
 
SCCY cpx-2. A very good 9mm for around $280.
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I looked at one of those today, interesting gun except for the mile-long take up and 25 ton trigger pull. : )

I looked at a wide variety of 9mms with a bias towards a real conceal. My verdict--the Ruger LC9 striker-fired. That's be the one I get.
 
EAA SAR B6P of your choices.

In your shoes, I'm probably looking at for a Star BM though.

Good luck.
 
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