beag_nut
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Didn't even think of that; thank you very much!
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Again, another which I never thought of. That's why I began this thread. You people have the most experience and knowledge around. Thanks!
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Does it have steel slide on steel rails? (As far as I'm concerned, SS is as good or better than non-SS).
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For some reason, their website won't load for me, which is not the best way to a possible new relationship. Will try again later.
beag_nut
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Does the SR9c have steel rails in the polymer frame? And a steel slide? Can't tell from Ruger's site. My LC9sPro has a polymer frame with an aluminum "sub-frame" or chassis which the steel slide rides on.
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Glocks have steel rails (inside polymer frame).
And can be ordered with 10 rd mags.
And can be ordered with 10 rd mags.
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The Ruger SR9c has a glass-filled nylon frame and either a stainless steel or alloy steel slide. As Ruger describes it there is a steel camblock which serves as part of the barrel locking system, the recoil absorption block, and has steel slide rails built in to it.
The Ruger SR9c has a glass-filled nylon frame and either a stainless steel or alloy steel slide. As Ruger describes it there is a steel camblock which serves as part of the barrel locking system, the recoil absorption block, and has steel slide rails built in to it.
RON in PA
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The Browning/FN High Power is one of the last all steel pistols available if you exclude 1911s.
All the current polymer frame striker fired guns have steel rails.
The Ruger American and the SIG 320 are unique in that they have removable steel fire control units that contain the steel rails.
All the current polymer frame striker fired guns have steel rails.
The Ruger American and the SIG 320 are unique in that they have removable steel fire control units that contain the steel rails.
beag_nut
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I cannot find the P210 on Sig's current website, other than a news mention from 2011, about its improvements. I also couldn't find out which models are made in the USA (in Exeter, NH?). I like Sigs in general, despite their prices.
beag_nut
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I wish makers (like Ruger) would make it easier to find this info. It isn't on the website's page for the RAP, for example.
That post was half tongue in cheek. But for completeness:
The P210 American was shown in two production trims at Shot this year. Rumors abound but all signs point to it hitting the streets pretty dang soon. Steel frame and slide. The American one is supposed to be pretty cheap, at MSRP of ~$1200 for the standard and ~$1400 for the target.
If you'd not care to wait you can get a German made one, which is still in production in Germany, for about $2000-$3000, depending on variant and auction.
Depending on what you consider "Production" Korth is still making the PRS. That's a sweet gun.
The Beretta 92 Fusion is steel. Production numbers are low, but they're making it.
For less exotic choices, The Baby Eagle is still produced, and is a decent CZ-esque 9mm. Tanfoglio makes some steel on steel Witness's. Although if you don't like CZ's customer service, EAA is probably not a good choice.
As was mentioned Sig makes the 226 and 229 in all stainless versions. The Hi Power. PPK is still being made.
The P210 American was shown in two production trims at Shot this year. Rumors abound but all signs point to it hitting the streets pretty dang soon. Steel frame and slide. The American one is supposed to be pretty cheap, at MSRP of ~$1200 for the standard and ~$1400 for the target.
If you'd not care to wait you can get a German made one, which is still in production in Germany, for about $2000-$3000, depending on variant and auction.
Depending on what you consider "Production" Korth is still making the PRS. That's a sweet gun.
The Beretta 92 Fusion is steel. Production numbers are low, but they're making it.
For less exotic choices, The Baby Eagle is still produced, and is a decent CZ-esque 9mm. Tanfoglio makes some steel on steel Witness's. Although if you don't like CZ's customer service, EAA is probably not a good choice.
As was mentioned Sig makes the 226 and 229 in all stainless versions. The Hi Power. PPK is still being made.
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Yeah I know. It took a little bit of looking but I finally found the info in Ruger's Instruction Manual for the SR9 (courtesy of stevespages.com).
Yeah I know. It took a little bit of looking but I finally found the info in Ruger's Instruction Manual for the SR9 (courtesy of stevespages.com).
I can't say enough good about my Walther PPS. I have two of the original model. Even though it has a compact polymer frame, it also has a very beefy steel chassis that the slide rides on. I can shoot mine all day long at the range and be none the worse for wear. It is more accurate than I am but that's true of most pistols. Magazines range in size from 6-8 rounds. There are two different versions with differing features(rail, mag release, grip) available so you have a choice if one floats your boat better than the other.
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Someone already mentioned the Glock 34. I have one and it is an excellent shooter and is accurate. Mine is an older Gen3 but the new Gen4's have the ability to easily mount optics if that is what you would want in a range gun.
Has steel inserts in polymer frame. Also, at least mine, has a nice trigger.
Oh, I'm in CT as well and picked up some 10 rounders for the gun.
Has steel inserts in polymer frame. Also, at least mine, has a nice trigger.
Oh, I'm in CT as well and picked up some 10 rounders for the gun.
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A SIG P226 SAO would fill your bill. All metal, and a pretty good trigger out of the box. And a trigger job by Robert Burke, TheSigArmorer, would give you a superb trigger.
beag_nut
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Thanks to all for your suggestions. It's been a real help to me, and I can begin looking at many of those models. I'll do a post about what I eventually get.
Thanks again,
beag_nut
Thanks again,
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I just recently got into semi-autos (other than 1911s) but in that short time I have really developed a liking of SIG pistols. If I were looking for a new 9mm pistol I would most probably be looking at a SIG P-225 A1. it is a single stack 9mm with 8 round mags which complies with you new limits. If less expensive and lighter is better for you try the P320 w/10 round mags. I just bought one and I really like shooting it!
NIGHTLORD40K
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Browning HP. Put one in your hand and you'll know why.
gotboostvr
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What about a 9mm 1911?
There's a number of them out there that'd make a great shooter and parts abound for them
There's a number of them out there that'd make a great shooter and parts abound for them
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I doubt the rails are aluminum, they wouldn't last very long.
Edarnold
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When you have an aluminum alloy frame, such as many of the SIG pistols and the current US service pistol (M9), the steel slide runs on the rails in the frame. Since the contact between slide and rails is much longer than the steel inserts in a polymer frame, wear is not a problem. The firearms industry has been using aluminum alloy frames in center fire auto loaders since the 1960's ( S&W model 39, Walther P1) without problems of excessive wear.
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The new Ruger American Pistol in 9mm would be a good choice.
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