Does he just want the money, or should I listen?

[CZPreB]

OK, so I'm a little biased... The handle gives it away.

The Mak may be a better right now option, but one thing to consider if you're thinking .22 down the road:

The CZ75 offers a Kadet kit that converts your 9mm SD pistol into a sweet-shootin' .22 for practice -- with the same trigger, grips, controls of your "big" gun. The kit lists for about $250, but they turn up for less than that on eBay or CZFORUM. One advantage over the used .22 (once you have the 9mm, of course) is it's considered parts, so no DROS/waiting period/blahblah. Same purchase process as a loaf of bread.

If you can fit a CZ in your budget (getting one in the lower end of the $300s in CA will likely take a sharp eye and a quick hand), it's well worth your consideration.

Good luck in the search!

 

[Dilettante]

I decided to take a lot of peoples' advice and go with a .22.
I went in today and they had a used Browning Buckmark Camper for $230, so I just got it. I don't know if it was absolutely the best deal out there, but I don't want to wait another 2 or 4 weeks in order to save $40.
They also let me handle a Makarov. It felt okay, but I probably wouldn't practice with it as much as the Buckmark.

 

[Keith]

I think you made an excellent choice there!

Give the gun a good cleaning when you get it home - just hose it out with some solvent and scrub away everywhere. A lot of .22's get traded in because they "don't work right any more"... and usually that's because they've got a lot of gunk built up in places that are hard to clean.

And remember what I said about the "gongs"!

Kwith

 

[CZPreB]

Congrats on the purchase!

How 'bout a range report after that pesky waiting period expires?

 

[chuckles]

I realize that I missed the thread but I will add my 2 cents worth. River City is a very honest and reliable dealer. Good prices and honest dealings. I bought 3 pistols and 3 rifles from them when I lived in Sacramento. Many local LEOs in that area buy from them also. As far as a sub-$300 9mm, I've never seen one I would depend on. JMHO and you will like the Buckmark also. When you can, get a SIG, Beretta, CZ, S&W or another name brand 9mm. You won't regret it. River City will also do lay-aways if you wish.