Help Me Blow $800

[Kiln]

My top picks would be:

1st pic: XDM 4.5" stainless 9mm if you're wanting another polymer striker fired gun. These are reliable, durable, beautiful, and come with lots of nice accessories in a slick carrying case. They're also backed by Springfield's lifetime warranty and hold value well.

2nd pick: CZ75B. These steel framed hammer fired guns run about $550 or so OTD. They're respected among target shooters and have a good reputation for above average accuracy. There are lots of available upgrades for these but right out of the box they're great guns.

 

[bannockburn]

In a Colt M1911, I would look for the Combat Elite or the Special Combat Government, though both are over your initial price point of $800. SIGs, like the P220 Carry Elite, Carry Equinox, or Super Match, are also great choices for a well designed and nicely equipped .45 but like the Colts carry a considerably higher price tag as well.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Sig 220 Stainless Elite, though I'd wait for them to have one in the 227 double stack model.

In a revolver, S&W PC 686 Competitor. This is a must have gun for me.

 

[Bobson]

That SIG P220 Stainless Elite is beautiful. Either that or a 1911, IMO. Maybe a Springfield Loaded with stainless frame/slide. Choose the action you prefer.

 

[AlbertH]

I would vote for a Sig P226 or P229. Elite or or Stainless Elite models. Equinox if you want real pretty...

Buds got a few in and although they are about a hundred more than you wanted to spend, ARE THEY PURDY.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // I'd hold off... even Buds guns only has three types of Springfield Armory semi-auots available.

They are totally out of stock on CZs period or I'd recommend the Ambi, CZ 75-B, in .40sw plus extra mags and ammo. They are almost too sweet.

Enjoy the search.

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[miles1]

CZ 97 Glossy Blue.

CZ 45 ACP Perfection!

 

[hesitantly]

How 'bout a pocket 9?

 

[clang]

If you are a Glock guy and want to get outside your element, here are a few recommendations:

1911 - take your pick in your price range, maybe an STI
Smith & Wesson Model 41, Browning Medalist, or High Standard - .22 lr target pistol (if Medalist is too expensive, a Challenger is another option)
Browning Hi-Power - the original Wonder 9

Revolvers
Smith & Weson Model 17, 18 or 617 - There's nothing like a K frame .22
Smith & Wesson 686 - L frame .357 Magnum. The final evolution of a uniformed cop gun before the move to autos.
Smith & Wesson 29 or 629 - .44 Magnum, Dirty Harry's pick
Smith & Wesson 625 - .45ACP in moon clips
How about a Single Action Army - A 3rd Gen Colt might be in your price range or one of the knock-offs
Colt made some great double action revolvers, but any issues usually mean a trip back to Colt. There are very few qualified Colt Smiths around.

 

[huntsman]

fun money? I'd go here to play, buying off the shelf boring
http://www.gunrunnerauctions.com/index.cfm

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Sig 220 Carry Equinox

My brother has one and it is OUT-FRICKEN-STANDING.
I have a 226 ST and a 239 but that pistol is truly amazing.
It might be a little more than $800 but, in my opinion, worth the extra.

And they look really cool!

 

[primalmu]

CZ75BD (or just the B if you don't like decockers, I love mine) and a set of VZ grips.

 

[littlelefty]

you want to blow 8-12? Ok, send me $600. That'll save you half of your top limit; your wife will thank me and love you.

I'll even sweeten the pot and throw in a fully functioning KT P11.

I will of course take the $600 and buy a XDS so all is not lost.

 

[tuckerdog1]

Suppose it depends on what you already have and the type of guns you lean toward. If it's something you'd likely never buy, lean another direction.You say you're a Glock guy. So you like semi autos. How are you set on revolvers?

Some of my favorites are early S&W model 29s. Also have an appreciation for Freedom Arms revolvers as well ( you can find them in your price range used ).

Tuckerdog1

 

[TennJed]

Sig or a Smith revolver