9mm for job

[remtlm]

ok..i own .40 and .45 pistols up the wazoo.....my security company requires i carry a 9mm any preferences or best one...say within a $1000. budget..thanks for the help

 

[kanook]

which .40 or .45 do you like the best? see if that company makes it in 9mm

 

[armoredman]

As much as I prefer my CZ 9mm pistols, the above advice is excellent. Which one of your current guns do you like the best, and find the 9mm version.

 

[bikerdoc]

Another CZ fan here. But find what works for you.

 

[highorder]

Call it vanilla, but I really like the Glock 19. Second vote goes to the Sig 228.

 

[BlindJustice]

Still another very satisfied CZ 75B owner although I am a long time
1911 .45 ACP advocate. I'd also consider what you are already most proficient with if that platform comes in 9mmx19.

FOr Daily carry - I'd consider the S&W M&P perhaps with the
thumb safety. I fired a friend's in .40 S&W - I liked the grip and
trigger, sights and controls much better than another buddy's
Glock 19. Same Day I also fired a Sig 226... kinda weird post
firing spring vibration post shot. but accurate as the others.
I mention the M&P for daily job duties because of the polymer
with all stainless metal parts for low maintenance.

Randall

 

[Pops 1]

The G19 is one off the best.

 

[mljdeckard]

I would consider the G-19 for a couple of reasons. First of all, it's a good gun all around. Second, if this is a work gun, I want one I'm not afraid to beat up. You can probably find a USED one that runs perfectly pretty cheap. For work, I don't want to beat up the guns I really like.

 

[possum]

i agree a glock 19 is hard to beat. the only 9mm i like better is the xd service model.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

My vote goes to the Beretta 92/Taurus PT-92. Reliable, accurate, inexpensive.

 

[xd9]

i own a springfield xd 9mm i got it new for arround $540 after taxes and paperwork fees i find it very comfortable compared to a glock although have never actully shot a glock. and is also extremely easy to take apart and clean. also a huge fan of sig arms so i would recommend p226 very acurate little pricer but worth the money

 

[KBintheSLC]

Another vote for G19... get a used one with night sights for around $500~ and spend the other $500 of your budget on ammo to get used to the gun.

PS... don't worry about the 9mm not being "enough" when you are coming from 40 & 45. The 9mm is a fine defensive round with quality ammo.

 

[Fryerpower]

Ruger P85 MkII. Cheap, reasonably accurate, 15-17 round mags are easy to find. Always goes bang when you pull the trigger. Additionally, it is well built and can be used as a club, if needed. Ambidextrous (sp?) safety and mag release. No magazine disconnect.

Just my .02.

-Jim

 

[gglass]

I would highly recommend the Smith & Wesson M&P 9. Depending on the requirements of your security firm, you can get one with or without a thumb safety.

For your ceiling of $1000, you could almost purchase a full sized and compact M&P9. (according to the latest Buds Gun Shop online pricing)

 

[doubs43]

I'd seriously consider the German police & military surplus SIG P6 from J&G Sales at $350 + $20 for an extra mag. It's the same pistol - except for very minor details - as the P225 and while they exhibit some holster wear, internally they're in excellent condition. They're fairly light and the German quality is first rate.

In fact, for less than your $1000 you can own two first class SIGs.

 

[bestseller92]

Glock 17 or 19. The best 9mms ever made, in my opinion.

 

[kanook]

The G19 is one off the best.

Finally somebody has said it, Glock is second best.

 

[Pony Express]

another vote for the beretta m92/m9. sweet shooting pistols with a nice long sight radius

 

[Ben86]

Concealed or Open Carry?

For concealed I would get the Glock 19, if open get the Glock 17 and don't look back. For about $500 it's a steal.

 

[ChCx2744]

Can't beat a Glock 19. If your company allows you to load it with your own rounds, I would suggest Speer Gold Dots, Winchester Ranger SXTs (I think that is what it is called) or some of those DoubleTap Bonded Defense rounds.

 

[bigfatdave]

Have you asked your new co-workers for a chance to try out their pistols, if you can't think of anything in 9mm that you already know & like?
What's the job? Are there any other requirements other than 9mm chambering? (meaning ... do you have to have a manual safety? do you have to carry unloaded/empty chamber/round in the chamber? do you have to carry on belt or concealed?)

Seriously, with a price window of $0-$1000, that's pretty much every 9mm pistol, excluding the really high-end custom jobs.

 

[practicaltactical]

Glock 19 with plenty of money left over for ammo and accessories.

 

[Broken11b]

well, let's see, theres the sig p225,p226,p228,p228, all can be found used at a bargain.
any of the 9mm glocks would serve you well
the m&p 9, the xd-9, the fnp9, the ruger series is a good buy also.
then there are the walthers, pricey but can be found under the cap you set, used hk's are out there as well, a usp or similar would be a good buy.
any of these will be more than adequate for your basic pistol needs, there is no best one, just ones that fit right in your hand.

 

[GRIZ22]

Lots of good suggestions but I'd say Glock 19. Best all around size Glock 9mm.

 

[SheepNutz]

My vote is for the M&P 9.