Best 'El Cheapo' full size 9mm?

Ruger....fugly gun but works everytime you pull the trigger. 379.00 at Academy
I like my Taurus PT917C but it ws 400.00....I like the 20 round mag and 17 it came with.

Well RIA Rock Island Armory has put out a 9mm 1911 for about $350 to $450.

Fun 9MM that won't break the bank!!!

I picked up this Walther P1 a few weeks back for $325. All the upgrades plus holster and extra mag. I have seen several in the past month go for similar prices on Gun Broker.

I have been really impressed with the gun. I am getting 1 inch groups at 45 feet with it and so far it has functioned flawless. The walnut grips are an added upgrade.

If you like the P1s - I would recommend going to the Walther Forums and reading up on them before buying.

Another vote for the Cougar, I love mine. Here is a pretty comprehensive review and break down of the design:
http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/new-life-for-an-old-cat?page=1

If you want variety, the Cougar seems to be one of the best deals around these days. Or consider a Sig P6--it is a high quality single stack for about $350.

As someone else said, third generation S&W pistols are classics and are getting kind of a cult-like following (deservedly): http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1SW5906&groupid=3

But since you have already drunk the CZ KoolAid, you may want to consider the milsurp CZ82. Although technically a 9mm, it is a different, incompatible 9mm (9mm Makarov--cheap to shoot). For ~$200, you simply cannot find a higher quality, fun-shooting pistol.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?groupid=104

It sounds like life is treating you well--enjoy!

Bersa. 5K through my fullsize, 100% reliable. Great trigger, the best of all my DA/SA pistols.

You should consider one of the all steel 2nd or 3rd generation S&W semi autos in 9mm. You can find a gently used one for much less than $500. They are super reliable and built lke the proverbial tanks. I shoot both a S&W 659 and S&W 5906.

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Dependable as a S&W 59xx but ugly as a Hi-Point.

S&w 5906

This would be my choice.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1SW5906&groupid=3

Shawn

Aim Surplus is currently selling LEO trade in S&W 5906 for as low as $329, just a head's up if that interests you any.
Otherwise, my vote is on the Bersa.

How about a Hi-Point? (you did say cheap)

If you already have a full size da/sa 9mm pistol you love, do you really want another gun of the sametype? I'd go for a used glock at aimsurplus.com, or something else striker fired. Maybe a Kel-tec it shoots 9mm and is much easier concealed, but it is not "full size."

If you really want another the used S&W's at aim seem like a great deal.

Well, the SMART thing to do is not buy another gun.

Use that money to buy ammo and take a class so you can shoot your brand new CZ better.

I highly recommend Cougar..

RUGER P95

RIA 9mm 1911

I recently purchased the 1911 9mm from RIA and it works very well.
No shortage of parts and you can personalize it to your wants and need.
Fun to shoot and very accurate.

Ruger P95

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Look what I can get
$269.95 for a P95
scroll down
http://www.hoffgun.com/specials.htm

I was gonna say Bersa because I love mine, but wow... that Ruger for $270...

Another vote for the P95

The Ruger P95 is one of the heaviest polymers you'll find. They're great pistols, but I sold mine so I could get a CZ75. If I was looking for something on the cheap I'd get a Witness 9mm. Much the same feel as your CZ, but for about $100-$150 less. I've had my CZ about the same time as you and since have acquired a Witness-P .45ACP. It's only about $250 to change calibers, the feel is right up there with my CZ (except polymer, thus lighter), you can find them on gunbroker.com for $350 in both steel and polymer, etc. Another vote here for an older Smith metal-framed 9mm. I almost had my hands on a pretty sweet 39-2. I was seriously hours away from getting it and someone else swooped in and picked it up. $375 would have put it in my holster.

I'd forgotten all about those FM Hi-Power's. I've thought twice about getting one, the second time around my CZ showed up and I lost track of all other possible firearm deals. However, that 5906 for $330 is a sweet deal. If I hadn't just picked up my Buckmark I might have picked one up.

It's not a 9MM, but it's pretty close, and it's a solid, accurate, cheap pistol to boot:

And it's a CZ.

Instead of another gun to keep your 75 company you need to buy the 75 a nice holster and belt and some mag pouches and take it out to a nice IPSC or IDPA match and dance with it. They LOVE it when you dance with them at these outings. Not to mention that YOU will have a huge grin on your face afterwards.

You'll soon forget about cheap floozy companions for your 75 if you follow my advice.

Cheap all steel: Arcus 98DAC. Current Bulgarian Military pistol. SA/DA clone of the Hi power, uses Hi power mags.

http://www.gunslot.com/guns/arcus-model-dac