$300 for a 9mm

[harmon rabb]

drooling over the 5906? i think they're kind of ugly looking. great guns, however... and mine has a really nice trigger, surprisingly.

 

[Shipwreck]

Yep the Ruger P95 is the only $300 9mm I'd buy and actually rely on. I've owned two in the past and used them as beater guns.

I used to suggest the Stoeger Cougar, but the prices are closer to $400 on those now

 

[doc540]

$250 Sigma and $50 worth of ammo

 

[NoobCannon]

I just put a Walther P38 on layaway. Real excited to get the old girl home. Paid probably more than I should've at $399 after all said and done, but I want her badly.

On the flipside, I got a Taurus PT111 Mil Pro awhile back for $312 out the door with 3 mags. Very wonderful little pistol, made me swear off .40 S&W altogether.

 

[mgmorden]

I just put a Walther P38 on layaway. Real excited to get the old girl home. Paid probably more than I should've at $399 after all said and done, but I want her badly.

If its a steel framed one that's a steal. If it's one of the post-war aluminum framed ones it's still about the going price for one. Not really any different than the P-1 models physically but the P-38 designation does command a slightly higher price from a collectability standpoint.

 

[DogLegArms]

The 5906 is a great gun, it's a tack driver. Warning, it is heavy and not really practical for EDC for your average person. I bought one from CDNN, I'd say it was in Good to Very Good condition. Tons of life left.

 

[Get R Done Guns]

Sigma is good. LC9 for a couple bucks more!

 

[bannockburn]

CDNN has the stainless 5906 with one 15 rd. mag and Hogue grips for $299. They also have the smaller alloy framed 6906 with one 12 rd. mag for $329. An extra 6906 mag goes for $19.99. Either gun is a proven design and an excellent buy for the money.

Another couple of proven performers in the used market at around $300 would be the Hungarian FEG and the Argentine FM Hi-Power copies.

 

[PT92]

Depends if it's for range or CCW. But I would say either a S&W Sigma or Kel-Tec P-11 both of which can be had New under 3 bills.

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NRA Life Member

 

[19&41]

bought my 5906 from Birmingham Pistol Wholesale.

 

[rvehock]

Bersa 9UC used with two mags $300, life is good.........

 

[Carter]

The current Smith & Wesson Sigma 9VE is a superb value for 299.99 brand new. It is a Glock clone and tried and tested workhorse by our Border Patrol. It is worthy or consideration as well in my opinion.

Border Patrol uses an H&K.

 

[Pukindog12]

Bersa Thunder Pro 9UC, unfired, with two mags, $300, purchased 13 Aug. 2011, life is good.........

 

[psyshack]

I like my Sigma. I have no reason to buy another full size 9mm.



It will double and triple tap with the best if I do my part.

 

[wgaynor]

I paid $300 for my new PF9 last month. I love it. Give it a shot.

 

[stanger04]

Where I am you can get a ex-police Glock .40 for $390ish out the door. I know not a 9mm but hey bang for the buck right.

 

[franpal]

I used to own a Sigma sw9ve and loved everything about from the way it fit in my hand, the slide finish, mag capacity, never had a jam or misfire, the only thing that I did not like was the heavy trigger, something like 9lbs. Other than that, for the price it's a great gun.

 

[wnycollector]

Check out my Post #11 in this thread http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=612674 the link to the $230 S&W 915 should do the trick for you.

 

[22LS]

Here is another vote for the Smith & Wesson Sigma in 9mm...

http://www.thegunsandgearstore.com/...-only-fixed-sights-twotone-round-p-11632.html

Made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty

 

[SorenityNow]

Hi-point has a cheapo 9mm for $150. Then you can buy 2

 

[harmon rabb]

Hi-point has a cheapo 9mm for $150. Then you can buy 2

Junk. They may work, but they're junk. If you want to spend under $200 for a new gun, you want soviet surplus or you're dumb. I don't know that american shooters have ever had it this good. We currently have... uh... 5 comm bloc pistols, all of which can commonly be found under $200 each, that are reliable and actually quality guns.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Buy a Highpoint before you buy a Sccy, sorry but I have heard nothing but negative reviews on them, or just buy the KT p11 (which the try to rip off) and get GOOD customer service if something goes wrong.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

If you get out there and turn over a few rocks, you can get a good deal on a quality gun like a Smith 3rd gen for the price some of the junk sells for new. Not long ago I walked away with 150 bucks tied up in this one.

 

[lg&m]

ColtPythonElite
Get where?
I want to turn over some of them rocks.

 

[kludge]

Ruger P95 - make mine a "DC" decock only version.
S&W 9VE "Sigma" (less chunky than the Ruger)
Kel Tec P-11 (mine was flawless, sold it becuase my wife could not rack the slide)

I would avoid the "3-digit" 3rd gen S&W pistols (915) I had a 411 (.40S&W instead of 9mm) and had terrible frame peening problems due to the aluminum alloy frame. The "4-digit" model numbers seem to be OK.