$300 for a 9mm
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mgmorden
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S&W 5906 for $299 at CDNN is your best bet used. (Wideners appears to have these too for the same price)
Ruger P95 is good too at around $300 new just about anywhere.
Wideners also has the Ruger P85 (alloy framed predecessor of the P95) for $229 used with free shipping. Also not a bad choice.
The surplus Walther P-1's are also about $300 and 9mm. A little older, but a fun range gun if that's what you want.
Truth be told when you consider the used market, you can find quite a few guns at around that price range that will serve you well. The above models are a good starting point though.
Ruger P95 is good too at around $300 new just about anywhere.
Wideners also has the Ruger P85 (alloy framed predecessor of the P95) for $229 used with free shipping. Also not a bad choice.
The surplus Walther P-1's are also about $300 and 9mm. A little older, but a fun range gun if that's what you want.
Truth be told when you consider the used market, you can find quite a few guns at around that price range that will serve you well. The above models are a good starting point though.
carbuncle
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I'll second all of that, you can't really go wrong with a 5906 or a Ruger P-series in general, and they both fit your price range.
Fishslayer
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Ruger P series are good bang for the buck.
Arkansas Paul
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Another vote for the Ruger P series.
Sigma 9VE isn't bad for the money either.
Sigma 9VE isn't bad for the money either.
GMcBoozer
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I got a P95 this summer, a little over priced average for it, but still well worth it.
ColtPythonElite
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The suggested S&W>than the suggested Ruger, IMO.
5906 from CDNN...i got one in and it was in excellant condition.....i sold my Ruger p95 shortly after I got the 5906.....and I am a ruger guy!
Nothing really wrong or bad about the p95 it was just that the 5906 felt better in my hand and I shot it alot better also
Nothing really wrong or bad about the p95 it was just that the 5906 felt better in my hand and I shot it alot better also
Mikey Idaho
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I would definitely go with a S&W Sigma 9mm for a $300 new 9mm instead of used
SleazyRider
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Does anybody know if those 5906's were made prior to 1994? I live in New York State (yes, I appreciate your prayers!) and can only have a 10-round mag unless it is pre-'94.
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Yes, the 5906 was made well before 1994.
SleazyRider
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Thanks, ColtPythonElite, for your response. It looks like my state legislators deem it safe for me to own---at least for now---so I think I'll order one.
tinygnat219
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Another Plus for the Ruger P95. For 300 dollars or a little over, you are getting a factory NEW gun with a lifetime warranty from one of the best companies in the business IRT customer service. The P95 is built like a tank, very solid, very reliable. It's a little chunky for Concealed Carry IMHO, but it's a solid offering from Ruger. Holsters can be tough to find, but they do exist
The 5906 is another good choice, but it's used and while there is support for it, you'll pay for it.
The 5906 is another good choice, but it's used and while there is support for it, you'll pay for it.
beeenbag
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Man, I keep seeing alot of praises for the 5906 lately. I might have to get some of that.
mgmorden
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All guns are used after the first shot goes through them, so new isn't a huge deal to most people after they've been buying guns for a while.
That aside, Ruger does NOT have a lifetime warranty - at least not officially. They'll typically stand by their products for life, but it's an understanding rather than a written guarantee.
S&W DOES have a written lifetime warranty for all guns made after 1989 (which all 5906's were) and though it officially references they original owner, they never check that and pretty much fix it regardless of the ownership history.
Realistically, both have a de facto unofficial lifetime warranty for all owners, original or not. You really don't have anything to fear buying a S&W. Both of them are good companies - both stand by their products.
easyg
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Ruger P95....
If you can find an FEG Hi-Power clone they are nice 9mm for that price range. I would look for the PJK-9HP model, they seem to be the better ones of the Hungarian clones.
My wife carries one in her vehicle, goes bang every time and is accurate.
My wife carries one in her vehicle, goes bang every time and is accurate.
Ruger p95 like everyone else said above.harmon rabb
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the 5906 from CDNN for $299 is probably the best 9mm that $300 can buy. i have been very impressed by mine.
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safetyguy61
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http://www.sccyindustries.com/
Made in Daytona Beach Florida. They only make 9mm's.
As I understand it one of these people worked for Kel-Tech at one time but wanted to make a better quality pistol. I have seen them at Gun shows and they look good. Have not fired one, yet.
Made in Daytona Beach Florida. They only make 9mm's.
As I understand it one of these people worked for Kel-Tech at one time but wanted to make a better quality pistol. I have seen them at Gun shows and they look good. Have not fired one, yet.
CoRoMo
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Three Hi Points.
And I think my P11 cost $215 when I bought it.
And I think my P11 cost $215 when I bought it.
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