md7
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$269 for a NIB P95. thats a good deal. this is a gun known for being solidly built and reliable. you could do way, way worse than this.
Buddy wants an inexpensive 9mm
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In addition to what has already been suggested:
Kahr CW9 - $397 (nicely concealable)
Springfield XD9 SC - $406 (concealable and a great shooter)
Springfield XD9 Service - $408 (not as concealable, but definitely a great shooter)
All prices are from www.jetguns.com online pricing.
Kahr CW9 - $397 (nicely concealable)
Springfield XD9 SC - $406 (concealable and a great shooter)
Springfield XD9 Service - $408 (not as concealable, but definitely a great shooter)
All prices are from www.jetguns.com online pricing.
ichiban
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Here are some other ideas: http://www.best9mm.com/
My $0.02 worth - FNP-9. Very underrated but very good.
My $0.02 worth - FNP-9. Very underrated but very good.
MyTFAL
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SiG Sauer P6 299.00 around me.....
Skylerbone
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My advice is lie to your buddy, tell him cheap and reliable are mutually exclusive when discussing guns then get him to shell out for a Glock, M&P or FNP that will last him a lifetime. If he sours on the idea for the sake of $100, point him towards that Ruger or the Smith SD9 which is $400 with a front night sight.
Did you mention to him that night sights are the sign of a custom combat pistol; ) Remember too that your suggestion as a friend may later be judged by the pistol's accuracy and reliability later, thus the lie that should be told to save hard feelings later.
I'm just saying...
Did you mention to him that night sights are the sign of a custom combat pistol; ) Remember too that your suggestion as a friend may later be judged by the pistol's accuracy and reliability later, thus the lie that should be told to save hard feelings later.
I'm just saying...
CajunBass
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Another vote for the Sigma. I like mine a lot. But that Ruger people are mentioning seems good too.
Used, who knows what you'll find.
Used, who knows what you'll find.
DammitBoy
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My buddy says he wants to spend $300 or less and the purpose is self-defense.
He used to have a 9mm (brand unknown to me), sold it and has been using a .380 for SD
I tried to interest him in .45's but he is not interested...
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The Ruger seems like a good option.
He used to have a 9mm (brand unknown to me), sold it and has been using a .380 for SD
I tried to interest him in .45's but he is not interested...
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The Ruger seems like a good option.
The P95 is a good pistol. Many folks see them as inexpensive pistols that happen to be functional and reliable, but I see it the other way around.
All the ones I have shot are great shooters. Comfortable to shoot and operate and of course reliable. And for some reason they seem to track back on target well for me.
They're a bit large for CCW although some folks manage it. Accuracy isn't going to win you bullseye matches but they are still more accurate than most people can take advantage of, based on what I see at the shooting ranges.
I see them as very functional and reliable guns that are definitely suitable for self-defense as well as most other uses one might want a 9mm for. It's just a bonus that they happen to be very affordable.
I own a number of semi-auto pistols, some a good deal more expensive, but the P95 pistols I have inevitably end up doing some sort of self-defense duty while some more expensive pistols tend to languish in the safe and get taken out only for range trips.
All the ones I have shot are great shooters. Comfortable to shoot and operate and of course reliable. And for some reason they seem to track back on target well for me.
They're a bit large for CCW although some folks manage it. Accuracy isn't going to win you bullseye matches but they are still more accurate than most people can take advantage of, based on what I see at the shooting ranges.
I see them as very functional and reliable guns that are definitely suitable for self-defense as well as most other uses one might want a 9mm for. It's just a bonus that they happen to be very affordable.
I own a number of semi-auto pistols, some a good deal more expensive, but the P95 pistols I have inevitably end up doing some sort of self-defense duty while some more expensive pistols tend to languish in the safe and get taken out only for range trips.
millertyme
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Your buddy could be looking for a very expensive lesson.
BigDeesul
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Nasty wrote: "Neither Kel-Tec nor Hi-Point ever contributed to taking away gun owners rights.
Ruger did."
Please elaborate. I didn't know about this.
Ruger did."
Please elaborate. I didn't know about this.
BigDeesul
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all good suggestions, and I have little to add... Of those listed, my favorite is the Steyr and I will also throw the cz P-07 into the mix...
FWIW... Ruger does not offer a lifetime warranty unless something has changed in the last few months... rather, they include a letter that explains why they do not offer a warranty and a "promise" that they will still stand behind their guns.
FWIW... Ruger does not offer a lifetime warranty unless something has changed in the last few months... rather, they include a letter that explains why they do not offer a warranty and a "promise" that they will still stand behind their guns.
Ruger does not have a lifetime warranty but they do have the reputation of taking care of their customers.
I don't have a P-95. My P-series pistol is one of the older alloy framed models but I would not hesitate to buy one because of my experience with my P-94 in .40.
I don't have a P-95. My P-series pistol is one of the older alloy framed models but I would not hesitate to buy one because of my experience with my P-94 in .40.
Jonah71
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I have no problem pointing you toward a used Sig p6. Mine is beat up an kinda ugly but it sure is reliable. Should be able to find a better deal than the $400 I paid for mine though.
millertyme
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Hi-Point for $150. As utilitarian as it gets with great customer service and as reliable as they are ugly. You just can't expect to pay much less than that.
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bill111444
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Hands down, the best deal you can find is a used Ruger P95; high quality, tuff as nails, very dependable shooter. They go for about $225 at gun shows or gun shops. The next step would be a SR9 for about $400. Yeah ok, I like Rugers. 
mhodge
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I picked up a Sigma SW9VE for $270 after the $50 mail in rebate at Academy Sports and have had zero issues.
Pick up a Kel-tek pf-9, I have many guns, but for under $300.00 you can't beat them. I just had it to the range for the first time, and it ran like a champ. I put on a laser for another $100, after a year of it sitting in the safe. It's a light reliable 9mm, that seems to work well from the 2 boxes I fired through it. Cheapo white box and some hollowpoints of various brands. I can't say it's a glock, but it does the job and weighs half as much. Also look on buds, they had close outs on some of those smith models.
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There are many 9s to choose from if you buy used.
Already mentioned are Springfield XD around 400ish.
Then there is the Taurus pt92 for around 300.
Bersa Thunder 9 for around 200-300.
Taurus 24/7 for 300ish.
Taurus PT111 Millennium for 250-300.
Glock for 400ish.
Kahr CW9 for 350-450.
all of these are used prices. is it his first gun?
Already mentioned are Springfield XD around 400ish.
Then there is the Taurus pt92 for around 300.
Bersa Thunder 9 for around 200-300.
Taurus 24/7 for 300ish.
Taurus PT111 Millennium for 250-300.
Glock for 400ish.
Kahr CW9 for 350-450.
all of these are used prices. is it his first gun?
Lvl21nerd
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your buddy needs to do his own research if he wants to end up with something he will be happy with
is what i did....it was hard to not just run out and buy something, anything, but i waited, read up on every 9mm i could find, and now i have EXACTLY the gun i wanted
with a few exceptions, i would tell your buddy that with guns, you get what you pay for
if he wants to go cheap, he will likely end up with something that feels and seems cheap
if he has to save up the money to get something decent-good...then so be it
better than blowing a few hundred on something he may not want later after he learns more about firearms
is what i did....it was hard to not just run out and buy something, anything, but i waited, read up on every 9mm i could find, and now i have EXACTLY the gun i wanted
with a few exceptions, i would tell your buddy that with guns, you get what you pay for
if he wants to go cheap, he will likely end up with something that feels and seems cheap
if he has to save up the money to get something decent-good...then so be it
better than blowing a few hundred on something he may not want later after he learns more about firearms
rscalzo
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S&W is out of parts for these handguns.Recently a 659 with approximately 5500 rounds through it was found to have a cracked frame. It is still possessed by the original owner and as such is subject to the lifetime warranty. With no parts available, S&W would not repair the handgun. They would allow him to purchase a MP model at a reduced price but as this is not acceptable under the department's regulations it did him no good.
I would guess any second owners or more would be out of luck.
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