Need Suggestions for a New Gun!!!

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Rangerrich99

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Okay, here's the deal:

Maybe I have too much time and money on my hands right now, since I've finished paying the 'guvmint their extortion money,' but I'm thinking about getting another gun.

The problem is that I'd already decided on only buying two guns this year, and according to the boss, that's a hard and fast limit, so one of my original choices has to wait until next year. If I go forward with this idea, that is.

Anyway . . .

Here's my basic parameters as I see it right now:

1. Semi-auto
2. Reliable as the sun coming up in the east
3. 9 mm
4. Compact (? about Glock 19 or 1911 commander size)
5. Usable as a CCW, but will mostly be an OWB gun
6. Reputable manufacturer with good CS
7. Less than $600 (under $500 would be nice)
8. No DAOs



There's a couple more, but those are the 8 'hard and fast' rules so far. The guns that fit these parameters that I've shot are the Glock 19 (2nd gen I think), S&W 3913, Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Compact, and SA XDM-9mm. I have only shot these pistols, I don't own any of them.

I know, two of those are DA/SA guns, and the other two are striker-fired. Honestly, I haven't decided which I'd rather have yet. I know that in general I'm not a fan of DA/SA guns, to the point that last year I almost sold off/gave away every DA/SA gun I own. But I like my Sig P229 so much I couldn't let that one go, and the Storm is so ridiculously reliable, it survived the cut as well. But their both .40s, and for whatever reason I want an almost full-size wundernine in the stable.

So, let me have it, people. I'm open to nearly any and all suggestions. I need some ideas so I can get to some serious researching!

Thanks in advance for all your replies.
 
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So no da/SA basically
Compact but not subcompact
Reliable
Good CS
Middle price

Sounds a lot like a Glock 19. Other contenders might be......
SIG 320c
Walther PPQ
Maybe a HK VP9 they carry smaller then you would think
 
CZ 75 compact. I believe it fills all those requirements. Probably my favorite guns, and I have Sigs. and Glocks also.
 
@cslinger;

I won't totally rule out a DA/SA pistol, so if you guys have a suggestion, I'd like to hear it. But let's just say, it'd have to be a truly superior trigger for me to consider it. For example, a relatively short DA pull, crisp break, and short SA reset.

Thanks for the quick replies, guys. If you don't mind, when you list your possibilities, could you include at least one thing about the guns that you really like about them? Understand that I know almost nothing about the CZ-75 or the VP9. If you tell me the best thing about a VP9 and I don't get a chance to rent/shoot one, I'll at least know something more about it than, "it's a good gun."

Thanks.
 
Ruger SR9c meets all your specs. I have several thousand rounds through mine with no problems. I am more accurate with it than anything I have shot. I carry it daily and while there are many others in its class, some costing much more, I wouldn't trade for any of them.
 
I'm waiting (patiently) for my old bud to sell me his LNIB S&W 3913 TSW. That really is the only way to find a nice one these days.

I'd recommend You look at a CZ P-01 Omega, with the interchangeable safety / decocker. Almost as hard to find as a 3913 TSW.

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Quite a few good ones to choose from in your price range.

Striker: FN FNS, HK VP9, Sig 320, S&W M&P, Steyr M9-A1, Walther PPQ.

Striker DA/SA: Walther P-99AS.

DA/SA: CZ P-07, Sig 2022.

DAO: Sig 250, Walther PPX.
 
@JDBerg;

I'm in a similar boat; every time I see my buddy's 3913 I jokingly tell him to leave that one to me in his will . . .

@Worc;

Just took a pic of your list; we'll see how many of those I can rent over the next two or three weeks.

I should've said this in my OP: not interested in DAOs. Unless the trigger pull is under 8 lbs.
 
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+1 on the Ruger SR9c. I took one in on trade, and its excellent. Its one of those pistols that will drill the center of the target all day long. It will make you look like an expert shooter, if you do your part. It has an excellent trigger, and has been 100% reliable for me.
 
Let me suggest the HK p30sk V1 w/decocker (or w/safety version, if you prefer.) A nice small 9mm, accurate, light recoil and DA/SA. I picked mine up for $535.

A shooting buddy bought a CZ compact 9mm a month, or so ago. I can't remember the model. But, it was nice to shoot and less than $500.
 
I'll second the Ruger SR9c although I personally went with the Ruger SR40c as I like the 40S&W caliber.

The M&P Shield 9mm is a great pistola.

The CZ75B is a fine pistola in either 9mm or (as I have) 40S&W.

CZ75B in 40S&W:

 
Sounds a lot like a Glock 19. Other contenders might be......
SIG 320c
Walther PPQ
Maybe a HK VP9 they carry smaller then you would think
Click to expand...

My thoughts also. A big bonus with the SIG P320C is that it will fit and work perfectly on the subcompact frame and holsters are made for such. I tried a P320C 9MM today as was very impressed with it.
 
Steyr M9A1 - Comes with 4 inch Barrel. The Grip angle is copied off the Lugers 111 degree grip which makes it a natural pointer. Because of the grip angle there is a nice area for the web of your hand to sit very deeply which makes it super comfortable. Heavy front end helps control muzzle flip and helps with recoil control. Recessed areas for your thumb on the grips for either hand. Sights are dovetailed in so if you want to replace them you don't have to pay to have dovetails machined in the slide to do so. extremely low bore axis which helps reduce recoil. conventional rifled barrel so you can shoot lead reloads if you want. Extremely easy take down, uses lever. Spots on side of frame for index finger and support thumb. ( very low down on frame so you don't have to worry about your thumb getting run over by slide.) Check Glock's recessed area on frame for support thumb, not much room there esp if have big thumbs. Trapezoid close combat sights offer good sight picture for combat distances, not so much good for longer range shooting. Over sized trigger guard allows use of gloved hands. Hope this was detailed enough. When was first introduced in 1999 the marketing was that it made a 9MM Parabellum feel like 22. long rifle. And a 40S&W was supposed to have the recoil of a 9MM Parabellum. They may have exaggerated just a tad.
 
Choosing a gun

I tell you how I feel , your the only one who can answer that question! What's good for me may not be good for you. It's your money & your the one who will be using it. You have to be comfortable with it no one else. I suggest you go to gun shop who has the guns you are interested in.mhandle them,feel how the fit in "Your" hands & possibly check out a range that rent some of these guns. Shoot a couple then decide how" you " feel. Good luck.
 
I just purchased a CZ-75 Compact last week and plan on using it as my main CCW as soon as I get my Milt Sparks SS2 holster this summer. It is the size of the Glock 19 but DA/SA and steel framed. It is also the same size as one of my favorite handguns, the Sig 225, but holds more ammo. It is slimmer than the pistols that you mention, which will be a good thing for OWB carry. It is thin like a 1911. The CZ-75 D PCR is the lighter alloy frame version of this gun if weight is an issue. If you need a rail, the CZ P01 is the same.

The Beretta PX4 Compact is also very nice and I can give the nod for it. It is a bit thicker in the slide, but still doable. Nice gun.

The Glock is first rate and would fit the bill. I'm not a huge striker fan, but you may be. Great gun. Same goes for the SA XD series guns.

Good luck with your search and we look forward to pictures when you make your purchase :)
 
Glock 19 Gen 3 (not Gen 4).

That's what the U.S. Navy SEALs are going with.

That should tell you everything you need to know right there.
 
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