best 9mm? for the price?
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Zone15
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SIG SP2022, can't get a better gun for $400.
Ledgehammer
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I've got an xd .45 compact that I liked so much I just went out and bought the xd subcompact 9mm. There are some great deals on the XD's now that the XD(m) is out.
WRGADog
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For $500 or less my vote goes to
the Beretta PX4, Springfield XD, or Glock 19. These are superbly reliable pistols, accurate, easy to maintain, and go bang every time you pull the trigger. Don't listen to the gun store salesman on Berettas, I own several and the all function flawlessly.
Beretta 92FS, M9A1, 92FSc, PX4, PX4c, PX4sc, CX4
Glock 30SF, G19, G26
Springfield XD9sc, XDm 40, XDm 9, XDm 3.8 9
the Beretta PX4, Springfield XD, or Glock 19. These are superbly reliable pistols, accurate, easy to maintain, and go bang every time you pull the trigger. Don't listen to the gun store salesman on Berettas, I own several and the all function flawlessly.
Beretta 92FS, M9A1, 92FSc, PX4, PX4c, PX4sc, CX4
Glock 30SF, G19, G26
Springfield XD9sc, XDm 40, XDm 9, XDm 3.8 9
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marine 97-03
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Sig p250
UCFKevin
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As I recently bought my first handgun (M&P9), my advice would be to shoot every handgun you can get your hands on. Before I shot the M&P, I was almost certainly going to buy a Glock 19. The M&P just felt better to me so that's what I ended up buying. A $500 budget gives you a lot of options, so shop around and make sure you get what you want.
Most "bang for the buck" goes to value and how you define the term. Value to me is the lowest price I have to pay for the best performance I can get. What it does not mean is simply the lowest price available. Very seldom is either the lowest priced item or the highest priced item the best value.
For me high value in a gun would be one that is rust and corrosion resistant, extremely reliable but no false expectation of 100% reliability, easy to field strip, clean and reassemble, as few parts as possible, fires a variety of commonly available ammo and doesn't cost over ~$700.
After all those are satisfied (and maybe a few more) it comes down to "try 'em, decide and buy 'em".
For me high value in a gun would be one that is rust and corrosion resistant, extremely reliable but no false expectation of 100% reliability, easy to field strip, clean and reassemble, as few parts as possible, fires a variety of commonly available ammo and doesn't cost over ~$700.
After all those are satisfied (and maybe a few more) it comes down to "try 'em, decide and buy 'em".
Avoid the smith and wesson 59
INDYANDY,
Do not buy a model S&W 59. This gun was a disaster! Some worked fine, but others were NEVER 100% reliable.
I remember when they hit the market and the cops went crazy for them. They could not be counted on.
The later 3 number series, 459, 659 and final 4 number series 5906 worked great and the 4 number series even had decent triggers.
For around $ 300.00, you can get a new S&W Sigma. It is a serviceable gun. I would not trade my BERETTA 92 or WALTHER P99 for it, but the one I rented at the range worked well enough.
For about $375.00, you can get a STOEGER 8000 Cougar. This is the BERETTA 8000 Cougar, but made in TURKEY and a lot cheaper. It works as well the ITALIAN gun.
In the $450.00 range, you can find a SPRINGFIELD XD. This is a great gun at a very good price.
I also have found WALTHER P99 QA models for the same price at local gun shows. This is a another great gun for the money with good handling and accuracy. It also comes with interchangeable grip back straps.
I can recommend these guns as I have had experience with them. I think you can find a lot of good guns for the money.
Also, my experience with the BERETTA 92 is that it is a very accurate and reliable gun, gun store clerk not withstanding.
I picked up a used 92D Centurion for $350.00 and have been very satisfied with it. I will test a 20 round magazine with it and if there are no problems, it will become my new house gun.
Jim
INDYANDY,
Do not buy a model S&W 59. This gun was a disaster! Some worked fine, but others were NEVER 100% reliable.
I remember when they hit the market and the cops went crazy for them. They could not be counted on.
The later 3 number series, 459, 659 and final 4 number series 5906 worked great and the 4 number series even had decent triggers.
For around $ 300.00, you can get a new S&W Sigma. It is a serviceable gun. I would not trade my BERETTA 92 or WALTHER P99 for it, but the one I rented at the range worked well enough.
For about $375.00, you can get a STOEGER 8000 Cougar. This is the BERETTA 8000 Cougar, but made in TURKEY and a lot cheaper. It works as well the ITALIAN gun.
In the $450.00 range, you can find a SPRINGFIELD XD. This is a great gun at a very good price.
I also have found WALTHER P99 QA models for the same price at local gun shows. This is a another great gun for the money with good handling and accuracy. It also comes with interchangeable grip back straps.
I can recommend these guns as I have had experience with them. I think you can find a lot of good guns for the money.
Also, my experience with the BERETTA 92 is that it is a very accurate and reliable gun, gun store clerk not withstanding.
I picked up a used 92D Centurion for $350.00 and have been very satisfied with it. I will test a 20 round magazine with it and if there are no problems, it will become my new house gun.
Jim
I do not avoid anything based on country of origin as only product quality matters to me. Matter of fact my next pistol will be the Caracal made in Muslin country. I have seen couple last sunday and they were very nice. It was nice to examine two models closely as rest of the buyers were in Glock/S&W/ XD section of the gun show table.
JTQ
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This may help your decision making process. You may not agree with the rankings, but it gives you some options and brief description of the pistols.
Best 9's.
http://www.best9mm.com/
Best 9's.
http://www.best9mm.com/
Mike1234567
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I don't know about others' experiences with the Model 59 but mine never did cycle properly no matter what ammo I used. Constant FTF/FTE issues. It was darned purty to look at though.
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I would follow the advice of other people on this to a point. I believe there are a few priorities that are a absolute MUST have - reliability and handling. There are many good guns out there, namely Glock, S&W M&P, SIG, Beretta. Choose a good quality gun from amongst these types of companies then make sure whatever gun you choose fits you. In other words, make sure it has the controls placed where you need them and do a quick sight check - grip the gun in a natural way, raise the pistol out in front of you towards a target you pre-selected. When you look at the sights on the target, are the sights aligned closely? This will tell you if the angle of the backstrap fits the natural angle of your hand. For instance, Glocks do not fit me well in the way. The bump at the bottom of the grip lands in the wrong spot of my palm, therefore the front sights are always way too high. Finally consider price. The first two are way too important to place below price. I understand that we all have a budget so it has to be considered but try to find guns that fit then select amongst them by your price point. Do not be steered into a gun just because someone you know has one. Many people will say theirs is the best but only because they only have experience with that one. I have sold many guns while being in the business, many only because the buyer had a friend that was guiding them, even after we fitted them to something else. Do your own research, take opinions into account but don't let that stop you from buying the one that is right for you.
spcrobbins
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I say the Walther PPQ. It will cost around $600 which is more than you said you wanted to spend, but it has by far the best stock trigger of any striker fired weapon. The reset is AWESOME! You can't miss with this one.
WinThePennant
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When I hear someone ask, "What is the best 9mm for the price?," I don't think of $600 guns.
Easily, the best 9mm's for the price are (All under $400):
* Used Glock (17, 19, 26)
* Sig SP2022
* Sig P250
* S&W SD9
* Ruger SR9
Easily, the best 9mm's for the price are (All under $400):
* Used Glock (17, 19, 26)
* Sig SP2022
* Sig P250
* S&W SD9
* Ruger SR9
Mike1234567
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WTP... What's with all this "practicality"?? Don't you know firearm ownership is all about PASSION??
spcrobbins
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WinThePennant,
I would imagine that be true unless you have shot a PPQ. It truly is unreal. I can't explain it enough. I have shot many different handguns, and this one is top notch and for an extra $100 or $150, it would be worth it.
I would imagine that be true unless you have shot a PPQ. It truly is unreal. I can't explain it enough. I have shot many different handguns, and this one is top notch and for an extra $100 or $150, it would be worth it.
Reddragon1260
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I personally am a converted glock guy. I love glock they are awesome guns, but once i picked up my CZ P-07 i just fell in love. The grip was awesome and the price was just the cherry on top. I also got a feel for the SP-01 phantom and tactical and both also felt really good in my hand.
In reality we can show you a full plate on all these great guns but your best bet is just to go to a couple of shops and get a feel for all of these. I don't like Taurus much but hey if it feels better in your hand than any of the other guns than go for it.
In reality we can show you a full plate on all these great guns but your best bet is just to go to a couple of shops and get a feel for all of these. I don't like Taurus much but hey if it feels better in your hand than any of the other guns than go for it.
WinThePennant
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I've heard great things about the PPQ, and there might very well be one in my future. But, they aren't exactly giving those things away.
rbernie
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SR9 for the best value in inexpensive striker fired pistols, the SP2022 for the best value in polymer DA/SA pistols (with honorable mention to the P95 in the polymer DA/SA class), and the CZ75B as the best value in steel DA/SA pistols.
All can be had for under five bills, and all of the polymer pistols can be had for $400 or less. Not one of these four pistols have proven to be chronically unreliable or less than durable. I have owned each of these pistols, and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing a full-size 9mm handgun.
All can be had for under five bills, and all of the polymer pistols can be had for $400 or less. Not one of these four pistols have proven to be chronically unreliable or less than durable. I have owned each of these pistols, and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing a full-size 9mm handgun.
Loosedhorse
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Depends on what "best" means. A used Sigma migh be "best," or a used SIG 210--very different pistols with different price points.
I agree with previous posters that anyone steering you away from a Beretta 92 is expressing personal preference only. They're fine pistols.
Bargain? Sigmas around here go for about $250. (True: you can get 2 Hi-Points for that...)
I agree with previous posters that anyone steering you away from a Beretta 92 is expressing personal preference only. They're fine pistols.
Bargain? Sigmas around here go for about $250. (True: you can get 2 Hi-Points for that...)
Red Cent
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I guess I got lucky when I bought the 39 and 59 from a state trooper in WV. They are factory stock and will run great on ball or Hydroshocks.
Golden, what were the problems incurred?
Golden, what were the problems incurred?
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