Non-expensive 9mm

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Long time lurker, first time poster. Glad to be here!

Couple of facts: I know a good bit about handguns (own several and shoot regularly) but am certainly no expert.

I own multiple handguns in .45, also .40 S&W, and consider them superior in most respects, but for the purpose of this thread I'm looking for an affordable 9mm, for several reasons (capacity, recoil - if you're really interested).

So, the title says it all. This isn't necessarily a carry gun, although it could be used as such, so size is not the most important criteria. I'm thinking more a general purpose, high capacity weapon that has relatively low recoil. Obviously, by the title of the thread, I need something affordable, no sig 220's here - preferably under $500 but anything thereabouts is not unacceptable.

I have several guns in mind but would like to throw it open to the board....what 9mm works for you?
 
Sig P6 works great for me. I don't carry but it works fine on the range. Not much capacity though. I believe they come with 8 round magazines.

Great guns though and they are only $280 give or take $20 depending on where you are.
 
I really like S&W 59xx 3rd gen 9mms. Lots of used ones and police trade-ins on the market for great prices.
 
I was going to say a CZ75B as well. Although I've never owned/shot one, they're supposed to be excellent and fit within your budget. Either a CZ75 Compact Stainless or Sig P6 will probably be my next pistol.

You could look at an XD-9sc, M&Pc, or Glock 19/26. Beretta's new PX4sc is out, but I don't know the price on them. I think most of those can be had around $500, or a tad higher. :)
 
if it were me, i'd grab a used CZ75... but to be broad, there's a plethora of used glock, fnp9, beretta, and smith pistols out there. cdnninvestments.com has great deals for around 300... add shipping and ffl, you might be looking at less than 350 for a decent pistol.
 
CZ-75 is in fact on my list - I was hoping perhaps to get some feedback here. I've never fired or handled one, but I may have to check one out. The only thing I've heard (besides excellent reliability) is long trigger pull? Not having fired one, this may not be accurate....
 
Well how cheap do you want to go?

You could pick up a new Hi-Point for under $200 or a S&W Sigma for under $300. Or you could just get a gently used Glock for under $400.

Myself, I wouldn't mind having a 9mm Colt 1911. I plan on waiting till I can find a good deal on a used one though.

Buying a nine is getting to be a good idea these days. The price of ammo just keeps going up.
 
Confucius: CZ-75 is in fact on my list - I was hoping perhaps to get some feedback here. I've never fired or handled one, but I may have to check one out. The only thing I've heard (besides excellent reliability) is long trigger pull? Not having fired one, this may not be accurate....
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yes, some people find the trigger pull to be a long reach... which is different than a long pull. the newer models come with a recurve trigger that shortens the amount of reach needed to get the finger to the trigger compared to the older models.

check any of the CZ related threads here to see what the going consensus is regarding CZ pistols. :)
 
Burning, you're right, I meant a long reach. Doesn't seem to be a problem with the USP or beretta's that I have shot, so I'm not sure what to expect from the CZ.

Not sure if I want to go into Hi-point territory....I can definitely afford $300-400+ as of now. Talk to me in 6 months, I may have changed my tune :)
 
I have a CZ P-01 that I love.

Very accurate, very reliable, and very good looking gun, imo.

Feels great in the hand, natural pointer.

Go to a local store and handle one. If you can find a range where you can't rent one, you just might find that you love it, too.
 
i've got smaller hands and the DA pull is still fine for me. my fiance is 5'1" and she has no problems with it. :) she shoots USPSA limited division with her CZ, with the factory rubber grips and all.
 
I second the P6 as a quality, inexpensive 9mm. Low capacity, but so what? It's an excellent gun at a great price. You won't be disappointed. Where else can you get a Sig for $300?
 
I've got a CZ P-01. But a 75B or a compact can be had for less. Go with full size for more capacity. Ruger is a good option as well. I've also seen some used Taurus 92's for less than $400.
 
Your price-range gives you a slew of pistols to choose from, but the CZ is the only one that springs to mind that is made entirely of steel. Certain models of the Beretta 92 are comfortably within your range, too, or at least are if you go to Bud's.
 
If you are concerned about long DA pull. CZ75b-SA.

Has a short trigger pull. Single action only, could carry cocked and locked though. Recoil is completely controllable.

Came with 2, 16 round mags. Can take the 19 round SP-01 mags as well.
 
Don't know what your local shop charges, but you can get a full size or compact M&P 9mm at Buds for 439.

Either way (full size or compact) the M&Ps are a strong value in my opinion.
 
^^^ on the M&P.... the gun shows i go to, there's usually dealers there who have ridiculous (low) prices. at our shows it's always mincy gun shop from dahlonega, ga... glocks, M&P, XD.... always $450 out the door in 9mm and 40sw all day every show. might want to see where the closest gun show is to you.
 
CDNN has new FNP 9mm's with THREE 16 round mags for $378.

I have occasionally seen used Ruger P series guns going for $200 at local gun shows.
 
Yeah I am picking up an FNP-9m tomorrow afternoon, looks great, paid less than $400 after shipping, can't wait.

Also the CZ-75 doesn't really feel all that long to me, but I kind of have monkey fingers even though my hands are smallish.
 
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