[Hboy828]

Alright I'm gonna be getting a 9mm ( or .380 ) for carry but I will be shooting it quite a bit.
My options are
Glock 19/26
Sig p238
Sig p232
Walther ppk/pps
Kahr pm9
9mm 1911 (Taurus, colt)
Other suggestions are welcome but please keep em' under 525$

[LightningMan]

PM9 is my choice. But doubt you will find one under $525, maybe used. LM

[modifiedbrowning]

I prefer the PPS, but you won't find a NIB for $525.

[Zerodefect]

Alright I'm gonna be getting a 9mm ( or .380 ) for carry but I will be shooting it quite a bit.
My options are
Glock 19/26
Glock 19 and 26 conceal equally well on most people. So the 19 is the better choice for most. I carry my G23/19 at 5:00-5:30.
Sig p238
Sig p232
I hate sigs with a Passion
Walther ppk:
Trigger is too stiff, too long, otherwise good gun, weird mag release on some Walthers.
Kahr pm9
Great gun, good DAO trigger. May need +p for best reliability. Expensive. Very small and easy to conceal, even OWB.

Other suggestions are welcome but please keep em' under 525$

Don't forget to check out the Kahr PM9's big brother. I think it's the P9. It's just as thin and has a slightly longer barrel and grip, same look and design. It's like a thin Glock 19. Kahr also has all steel versions of thier polymer pistols that have a bit less recoil and slightly better reliability.

Also check out the HK P9 or P7.
The Dan Wesson Guardian is a rare, but great 1911 in 9mm.

[Hboy828]

Favoring glock 19 ATM, but also considering a 9mm 1911 such as the Taurus or maybe a used colt or kimber

[jon86]

You can't go wrong with a glock 26 or 19. I prefer the 26 myself, but if it's strictly for IWB/OWB carry, I'd get a 19.

[Prion]

G19

[frank c]

I have a glock 19,Kahr pm9,and smith and wesson model 3913.I carry my Kahr pm9 most of the time,small light weight and very dependable.:D

[BlayGlock]

Glock 19.

Easily concealable, reliable, easy to maintain and find parts for, inexpensive, huge aftermarket support, 16 round capacity, and you can do most work yourself with either minor mechanical know-how or the ability to search youtube. Glock 26 or m&p 9c would be my second choice. There are more G19s in the holsters around the world than any of the others you listed, and for many of reasons listed above.
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[armoredman]

Something different, J&G Sales is offering the Cold War Commemorative CZ 75 with Cyrillic writing and red stars, for under $480, just for grins and giggles. Look at Buds, lots of CZ compacts, PCRs, P-01s, at your budget or under. J&G has the P-07 poly 9mm, with switchable decocker/standard safety for under $450, as well. P-07 is the gun that replaced the Glock for the Phillipene National Police force. ;)

[imaghn]

ruger sr9 or sr9 compact
within your price range
slim/slimmer(?) grip than a 1911
good capacity :)

[btg3]

You may want to consider a 9mm that will serve for CC and allow you to shoot in competition such as IDPA.

For example, a few Glock 19 participated in this year's IDPA National, but none of the other guns in your list made an appearance. The overwhelming majority of 9mm at this shoot were (in order) G34, G45, M&P. Of course many choices exist for multi-purpose handguns and the priorities are up to you. The M&P compact covers the bases for CC/IDPA for me.

[franco45]

Kahr CW9 is closer to $400 which leaves you $125 for a holster and ammo. It is a fine weapon. Less machining on the slide, standard barrel rather than polyganol and a few mim parts are the differences from kahr's high end guns. I have put over 600 rounds downrange with no malfunctions. I liked it so much I bought a CW45.

[jimjc]

I have a Springfield Armory XD. It shoots well and it`s accurate, there's many options plus a good warranty

[Jed Carter]

If you want a range pistol that could also do duty as a concealed carry pistol, then a G19 Glock or a CZ PCR might fit the bill at your price point. All the other pistols listed can only be had for a lot more $ or used condition. Even used some like a Colt 9mm 1911 will go for a lot more money. Many decent carry pistols make less than desirable range HD pistols, there a re exceptions: Glock G19, CZ 75D PCR, SIG P239. If you do not intend to conceal carry then get a fullsize pistol like a SIG P226, G17 Glock, Beretta 92FS, CZ 75B or a RIA 1911 9mm. All but the SIG can be had new for around your price point.

[sarduy]

Glock 19/26

[rick melear]

Kahr P9, great for carry and great for the range.

[Onmilo]

G19=best all around 9mm.

[J_McLeod]

One more vote for the Springfield XD here. Lots of options, good price, and in my opinion is more fun to shoot than the Glock and most others.

[NWCP]

Have you considered the Stoeger Cougar in 9mm. The pistol is reasonably priced and is well made. 9mm means more range time with less cost. While I love my .380s they are expensive to shoot when compared to my 9s.

[RH45]

Even though I own a Glock 19, I think they are way too "blocky" to carry.

You might want to try a S&W, M&P, or a SIG 239.

[Hboy828]

Oh, I forgot the m&p9c
I'm really liking that one, also the g19, the sig p238 and maybe a different 9mm compact 1911

[MolleMan]

Come on now the Hi-Point C9 hands down lol couldn't help myself

[Wildbillz]

If it were me?

Glock 19. I don't like the smaller Glocks. I think they messed up in making them as wide as the standard but smaller in lenth and hight. They just don't look right to me and it would seem that to concel them you would want it slimer.

Next up I would go for the 1911. Its sort of a shame to opt for a 9mm but if thats what you want? Thats what you get. I would try to find a Colt. Most likly a Commander model, maybe a light weight one if your going to carry it much. Know up front that your going to pay till it hurts for it. I like the Taurus and it seems that you get a lot of mods all ready done to it for the money. But for some reson I just don't warm up to it. I have one and its a fair shooter and all, it just not a Colt.

Last in the line up would be a Walther PPK. From you list if I had to have a 380acp that would be the one. For me the sig is to big of a pistol for what your shooting. Seems like you could carry the Glock 19 and be about the same size (this might be true of the Walther also I haven't checked). I would pass on the Smith & Wesson version and find an older German made one. Iterarms import or somthing. If you looking for somting that you can carry thats small and light weight in a 380acp? The price has come down on them a bit and there with in a few dollars of the Keltec. I looked at both the Keltec and the Ruger side by side and the Ruger won out for me. It felt better and seemed to be better built then the Keltec. I find that it carrys well and is somthing you can carry and all most forget you have on you.

The above repersents what would work for me or what I think/feel. Its only worth what you paid for it. ; )

WB

[spelsh]

Ruger SR9!!

[Fishman777]

Well, I kind of said it in the title...

[Hboy828]

Alrigt I'm down to
-glock 19
- smith wesson m&p9c
- compact 1911 (in 45 acp)

[gordy]

Sig p6 will do you just fine, you can find them for around 400$.
Or save some money and buy a sig 229.
You will be happy.:neener:

[Zerodefect]

Alrigt I'm down to
-glock 19
- smith wesson m&p9c
- compact 1911 (in 45 acp)

Every collection needs a G19, but I'm voting for a compact 1911. As long as you don't mind the fact they run 2-5 times more expensive than the Glocks cost.

[Luis Leon]

The G19 seems to fit the bill for the stated need/purpose. I like what Zerodefect said about the Kahr CW9 "It's like a thin Glock 19." Which is true, but not as competitive if you intend to shoot guns games with it.

My first gun was a G19, I tried the guns games and was advised by other shooters to get a full-size gun to be more competitive. I did. But for carry I have gone in the other direction and have gone for the smallest I feel comfortable with. At the moment that's a Kahr CW9. You have a fun choice to make. And you eventually end up with more than just one handgun anyway.

best regards,

Luis Leon

[Taurus 617 CCW]

I ended up with the Glock 19. You may also check out the Gen 4 G-19 too.

[labhound]

Stoeger Cougar 8000 F 9mm, $419 at Bass Pro Shops.

[Hboy828]

Glock or m&p? Or the p238
My final choices

[btg3]

Neither of these 2 on your short list will disappoint.

Which one feels better in your hand? And which seems to have a better natural point of aim?

[Hboy828]

To tell you the truth, the m&p was VERY ergonomic, but I didn't dislike the glock's

[sidheshooter]

The Glock 19 is sort of like the Honda Accord: a proven workhorse for decades. That's the baseline that you want your 9mm choices to meet or exceed.

I sold mine sometime back in a fantatic trade opportunity, and I have other 9s now, but I'm not even sure that I'd vote for the 9s in my safe over a basic G19 if it was all about pragmatism. I'm sure that the M&P would pass muster as well.

JMO.

[frankiestoys]

Well i have a few 9mm's my favorite would be my SIG P226 and then one of my P-series Rugers but since you said Glock thats a fine chhoice too.

[jon_in_wv]

My choice was the M&P 9C and I've carried for years now and shot thousands of rounds through it. It is my daily carry and my range gun. If I was to compete in IDPA or anything else my M&P 9C would be my first choice. Its is a winner.

[gmh1013]

Sig SP2022 can be has for about 440 new in box.....great 9mm
Im not a fan of any Glock or any auto without and external hammer.
Glocks are just to light IMHO plus I dont like they ergonomics of the pistol
You can find some 3rd gen S&W auto used for 300/350 bucks and they were all metal
and GREAT autos...my 4506 is about 15 years old and never a problem except with a magazine.

[Fargazer]

I think the Ruger SR9c would fit your budget and requirements; my wife loves hers. Very accurate, concealable, and relatively easy to field strip and clean.

Of your listed finalists, I'd say G19; proven design, vast quantities of accessories.

[jlott00]

G19...one reason is (sometimes*) cheaper mags, i bought brand new g19 mags a while back for 14 or 15 bucks shipped each.....

also the 33 rounders and g17 mags fit.......

was my first gun and i knew nothing about guns,
mine felt blocky in my hand at first* and i thought maybe the mp would have been better, but then i shot it and was a dead eye with, now im in love with it

now that i know a little more about guns, Im still happy with it and would buy another one over the other choice's

[Vanguard.45]

I carry the 4.5" Pro Series Model.

Best gun I have ever owned.

Period.

And I have owned MANY!

Vanguard.45