Thinking about getting 2 pistols....what to get?

As I hinted at, I'm not that familiar with current pistol offerings. I did a quick search and came up with the brands/models I listed. That's why I posed the question here to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions.

I agree Glock is plastic, but they are relatively cheap, plentiful, and reliable. But, I probably wouldn't get one unless it was a really good deal.

I'll look at Beretta also.

The Ruger 1911 looks real nice. I think it has to be in 45ACP though. It just doesn't seem right to have a 1911 in anything else. Hence, another pistol in 9mm for cheaper shooting with less recoil.

I own a CZ rimfire rifle and love it. It's very high quality and accurate especially for the $$$. So, I'm thinking a CZ is a good choice in pistols. Question: does the CZ75 mags fit the CZ75B? There seem to be some CZ75 10 round mags around in 9mm, but I can't tell if they're compatible.

As I said, they will be used mainly at the target range and since I reload, I'm not too concerned with ammo costs.

As for budget, I'd love to keep the pair between $1500 and $2000, if possible.

So, many choices. I'll have to put my pistol paperwork in and then I'll have at least a month to figure it out.
 
In north NJ there are a few good gun stores, that have decent inventory. One is in Woodland Park, one in Ramsey, one in Ledgewood and one is west of E Hanover ( I forget the town) the last one has a large selection and a range and rental, so you can try. In NJ where purchases must be thought out due to permits needed, it makes good sense to handle the gun before buying.

PS, I like the CZ 75SP01 for the 9, and I have become a Kimber 1911 fan, where a year ago I was not.

Good luck

Rich
 
I agree Glock is plastic, but they are relatively cheap, plentiful, and reliable. But, I probably wouldn't get one unless it was a really good deal.

I'll look at Beretta also.
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I own pistols of both brands. I carry the Glock (a 26) because it is light and easily concealed, and because I care little if it gets holster wear or scratches. It has been completely reliable for me, too, as you said. Nothing bad to say about it.

I have three different Berettas in my safe. The 92FS is the Inox (stainless) version and wears nice walnut grips. It is a pride-of-ownership gun so I keep it nice, but I also shoot it often and it is a nice one to shoot - one of those guns that is beautiful to see, hold, and shoot. I also have a PX4 Compact, which is a very comfortable and accurate pistol, even softer shooting that the 92FS, which is itself a soft shooter. It actually belongs to my daughter, but she lives in a place where gun restrictions are pretty severe. I am a good dad and exercise it regularly. The other Beretta is a .22LR which doesn't need to enter this discussion except to say that Beretta is a solid company that has made some really nice pistols over the years.

I doubt you would regret a purchase of either brand, but the Glock is more utilitarian in my mind and doesn't give me the warm fuzzies that the Berettas do. Not everyone feels that way, of course, so go with your heart. Unless you get a rare lemon you aren't going to curse either gun.
 
I agree everyone should own at least one 1911 and Colt is a pretty good choice. Checkout their WEB site they have several new models which have been introduced in 2015 -2016 timeframe along with the more traditional offerings.

As for the second gun I own a GLOCK 26 and while it isn’t my favorite gun it is one that I carry and shoot a lot. I hope I don’t offend anyone by saying this, but it is sort of the Toyota Camry of the gun world.
 
Yes, it's tough buying a handgun in NJ. Timing is everything. You need to wait to get the permits and then have a limited time to buy with a max of 1 handgun per 30 days. It makes it hard to go around and try out various options.

There is RTSP not too far from me that rents various handguns and sells them too. I might have to venture there.
 
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Yes, it's tough buying a handgun in NJ. Timing is everything. You need to wait to get the permits and then have a limited time to buy with a max of 1 handgun per 30 days. It makes it hard to go around and try out various options.

There is RTSP not too far from me that rents various handguns and sells them too. I might have to venture there.
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I recommend RTSP. I'm not a member yet, but I do shoot there. I bought my first gun there..... Walther PPQ M2 5" 9mm. Great gun, awesome trigger. I know I paid more there than I could have online, but I wanted to establish a relationship plus they had it in stock, so it was instant gratification.
Edit: RTSP is a large, clean, fairly new facility. Employees are helpful & knowledgeable. If you bring your own gun, it's $20 for an hour of pistol port for one person, $30 for two.

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The Sig Sauer P226 Elite Stainless sure looks sweet! But, at almost twice the price of the CZ 75B and the Beretta 92 FS Inox, it makes it a difficult choice.

List is about $1,396 vs $783 and $775. That's my budget for both a 9mm and a 1911.
 
I still think you should seriously consider a 1911 in 38 Super. Then as the second pistol a Sig 320, once you have that bought you can buy the parts to covert it to other calibers without buying a new pistol. These should also be within your budget
 
A 1911 is definitely in order. The hard choice will be deciding which one to get. Ruger and Springfield Armory are both good choices, but there are lots of great choices to pick from.

Are you set on a semiauto for your second choice? Revolvers can be great range guns too.
 
I'm not real familiar with the 38 Super caliber. I will definitely look into it.

I do have a .357 Magnum revolver that I love and have shot for years. I'm looking to expand my handgun experience with some semiautos.

From taking a quick look, it appears the 38 Super bullet diameter is within 0.001" of a .357 Magnum bullet. Could be challenging when I reload of keep them safe!
 
I'm similar in that I came from a rifle background and started shooting pistol. I picked up a Sig P320 9mm (full size TacOps because my state has no limit on mag size) and have absolutely loved it. Given the uncertainty this election cycle, I also recently picked up a Sig 226 Legion, and a Glock G19. The 226 because I figured I would grab a full metal top of the line while I could (potentially), and a G19 for EDC (concealed). For all 3 I stayed on 9mm, because the P320 gives me the option of changing calibers configuration without hassle.

Since you have a Glock on your list, your budget, and because others are recommending Sig...

I'm surprised nobody has suggested a Sig P320 given your municipality. It fits in your $700 range and, like I mentioned, at any time down the road you can get a conversion kit and or change the frames, etc...without having to permit.

As a heads up, if you look at the P320 be aware that .45acp version can be converted down to smaller calibers, but the smaller caliber versions (9mm, .40s&w, and Sig357), cannot be converted up to .45. So, if you think you might ever want to do .45 in a P320, you have to start there.

Also, if you want a physical safety, that is a unique model to the FCU (Fire Control Unit) and is not an upgradeable option does the road...has to be at purchase as part of the base package.

Additionally, if you ever want to have a really good gun in the 320 made into a really great gun, you can always send it off to Grey Guns for their Competition Action package and make it a pretty darn good competition pistol. I'm currently in their queue for my 320. I got back into handguns more for competition/sport rather than personal defense, but have that covered too now.
 
With those kind of restrictions, I'd get a higher-end 9mm, or possibly 10mm given the magazine capacity restriction. No carry permitted, so it would be full size. Here are my choices:

Kriss Sphinx 9mm
Tanfoglio Stock 10mm
Sig X-Five Level 1 9mm or 40
 
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