Hey folks, I find myself looking for a new pistol for a specific role. I'm looking for an inexpensive, but reliable pistol that can live in my truck* during the day, or get thrown in a backpack during hikes, or in a bag on my boat. Basiclly, off-body or bag carry for times when having my holster on is untenable.
Must Haves:
9mm
>15 rds in mag
total purchase price (including shipping and $25 transfer) under $400.
Hammer
Safety must be Ambi (if it exists)
Things I'd like:
Safety is correct direction and frame mounted if it exists. (up safe, down fire)
DA capability (so DA/SA)
Reliable
Rail
Things that need not apply:
Revolvers
So far I've found the RIA MAP1 or MAPP1 for right at $300, A Taurus PT92 for $370, and a possible used 3rd Gen Smith.
Any other ideas? I don't have any CZ75 derivitives, so I'm thinking the Rock Island might be a good cheap way to test those waters. (It worked for me and 1911s). I have a beretta 92 currentlly doing something else, so the Taurus is at least a knownish quantaty.
What says the 'net?
*My truck is locked in a secure lot at work. Let's skip the "Don't leave guns in the car at Wal-Mart talk." If I stop on the way home I have a Man Purse to slide it in.
Must Haves:
9mm
>15 rds in mag
total purchase price (including shipping and $25 transfer) under $400.
Hammer
Safety must be Ambi (if it exists)
Things I'd like:
Safety is correct direction and frame mounted if it exists. (up safe, down fire)
DA capability (so DA/SA)
Reliable
Rail
Things that need not apply:
Revolvers
So far I've found the RIA MAP1 or MAPP1 for right at $300, A Taurus PT92 for $370, and a possible used 3rd Gen Smith.
Any other ideas? I don't have any CZ75 derivitives, so I'm thinking the Rock Island might be a good cheap way to test those waters. (It worked for me and 1911s). I have a beretta 92 currentlly doing something else, so the Taurus is at least a knownish quantaty.
What says the 'net?
*My truck is locked in a secure lot at work. Let's skip the "Don't leave guns in the car at Wal-Mart talk." If I stop on the way home I have a Man Purse to slide it in.