Looking for a new semi auto

The S&W 3rd gens have a real following. It sounds like several would meet your criteria perfectly. I have the CS9 which for a metal 9 is really light and small, but it only holds 7+1. A lot of the other Gen 3s have double stack mags with higher capacities.

I had the exact same criteria as you, but I wanted as small and light as possible.

Here is a great comparison chart:

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-smith-wesson-semi-automatic-models/

Also, the S&W forum http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php is a helpful group of guys, and a lot of them are really into the Gen 3.

Good luck! Welcome to autos!

David
 
Thank you guys so much for the responses. I've done some more research on the models you guys suggested and I'll have to get a rental range here soon and try out a few of them. So far the CZ P01 seems like the best fit, but I'll have to do more research. But I also like what I've read about Berettas and Sigs. I really appreciate the help. I think I've got a pretty good jumping off point with my search. Thanks again.
 
Constraints:
-metal frame
-hammer fired
-SA/DA trigger
-safety decocker
-9mm (would consider a .45, but no .40)
-at least 10 round capacity
-hefty, but not too terribly heavy to conceal
-decent sights or customizable sights
-not terribly expensive ($700 max to leave room for ammo/holster/etc)
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Bersa Thunder Ultra Carry Pro.
 
Check out the Stoeger Cougar which was once the Beretta Cougar.
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To my knowledge the Stoeger Cougar is mfg'd in Turkey. I believe that Beretta sold that line of pistols along time ago. The Cougar Compact is a very good gun, and exactly what you're looking for. I know that because I've been looking for a gun, liked you've described in your post, for the past month.

I owned a Cougar for about three years. It looks like a PX4, feels like a PX4, and shoots like a PX4. It took everything I put in it, and never hiccuped. To dress it up a bit, I replaced the grips with light colored wood. It is selling on the Internet for around $400.00.

I made my decision yesterday, and purchased a Beretta PX4 at Bud's Gun Shop for $436.00. The reason for not choosing the Cougar was, when the price is about the same "Beretta" will bring more money at trade & resale.

I've watched allot of video's regarding the Beretta PX4 and the Cougar on "Youtube". The demonstrator's all seemed to be astonished at the feel, quality, trigger, & accuracy of both. I assume that's because some folks view this pistol as "Bulky" or "Ugly" so they buy something pretty. I find the PX4 attractive. But it's a personal matter of taste?

I've carried a compact, and a full size PX4 in a leather slide holster for years without a problem with conceal-ability or weight. Of course the compact is easier to carry, and will provide everything you need for Home Defense, at the Range, or Carry.

If you haven't already, you will find the Beretta P92 is a great gun, but expensive. I wish that I could afford one, but until I can, the PX4 is all I need in a semi. Oh yeah. The full size PX4 17rd. Mags. The compact carries 15.
 
Beretta owns Stoeger and the Cougar is manufactured on original Beretta machinery in Turkey. I have both the fullsize PX4 9mm and the Stoeger Cougar 8000F 9mm. Both excellent guns. The Cougar actually feels better in my hand and both are very accurate. You won't go wrong with either.
 
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