I need a high-mileage 9mm.

[Joe Meyer]

'However, in just a few minutes a Glock fanboy will come by and post a link to a test where a Glock was put in a blender filled with Drano, sulfuric acid, Coca-Cola, pirahna, and 2 pounds of industrial diamonds. A CAT D8 bulldozer was then dropped on it from 1000 feet. The owner picked up the Glock, chambered a 155mm HE round, hit a post-it note at 917 miles, and then proceeded to run 726,761 rounds of Wolf ammo coated with Gorilla Glue with no failures.

 

[mavracer]

Get any reputable manufature and put a quarter in a piggy bank for every box of shells you shoot,when its worn out take the quarters and buy another.

 

[Chem Geek]

I would submit that any offering from the major manufacturers would do just fine if you keep up with the maintenance (i.e. cleaning/lubing). Plenty of examples of modern pistols going the distance. Figure out whatever fits you the best, or makes you feel special to own and get it. It'll last.

Maybe you are because anatomically speaking polymer is stronger than any steel you'll find on other firearms. There's a reason that Law Enforcement and other agencies use polymer and its not because they look cool.

Anatomically speaking about plastic? We're talking about firearms right? Do you have a reference for your claim that polymers are stronger than any steel on all other firearms? I have nothing against polymer guns, in fact I think they're quite nice. They are not however, the be all end all of everything when it comes to pistols.

Coronach summed up the 8 reasons why Glocks are so popular with LE.

1. $
2. Reliable.
3. $
4. Effective.
5. $
6. Marketing and incentives to LE agencies.
7. $
and
8. $

 

[Hauptmann]

Not that GLOCKs aren't good pistols, but GLOCK initially sold their pistols to LE agencies with a 75% reduction in cost......that's right, 75%. Recently, they did the same thing with the .45gap models which is why they are springing up all over. Not that either pistol and caliber are not good, but cost is a VERY influencial part of agency equipment adoption. Gaston is a certified genius when it comes to marketing his product.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Last USP Compact I bought, I paid $730 (I believe it was just shy of $770 OTD). Some full size USPs were in the case as well for about the same price. $1000 should be enough for a brand new one and a couple cases of ammo.

 

[novaDAK]

if you want a 9mm that'll last you a lifetime and be able to pass it down to your grandkids (and their grandkids) look into a Ruger. A P89 (full size) P93 (compact) P94 (midside) or P95 (poly compact)

I've found it's hard to wear one of those suckers out (I own 5, 3 of them are 9mm, one .40 and one .45 )


But I don't see anything wrong with the serious recommendations above either

 

[tbtrout]

CZ 75b

 

[Bix]

If you're looking at high volume pistols, look at what the gamers and training junkies shoot. They shoot high volume (my a G34 has just over 19,400 rounds through it).

I'd agree, however, that any service pistol will likely meet your requirement.

 

[quickcanary]

Get any reputable manufature and put a quarter in a piggy bank for every box of shells you shoot,when its worn out take the quarters and buy another.

A superb idea! I think I will start doing this with my G19. Let's see...if I throw in a doller per 100 WWB/week, I could be sporting a Baer or Ed Brown in 3 years or less!

 

[jeff-10]

Sig Sauer P226 ST. Doubt you could wear it out. Should be right under $900 NIB.

 

[9mmfanatic]

Cz 75b is the best 9mm choice. Sounded like you wanted a heaver more solid gun, cz 75b is the best choice and will cost you 400-600$. My father owns a cz 75b that he has shot, without a cleaning or lube, for 1000 rds+. I own the cz 75b stainless model and it feels a little bit heavier and more solid and I have shot 1700 rds through it so far without a single jam or mishap. Every person I let shoot my gun at local ranges wanted to get one. The only problem is that it is not a well known name outside the forum world (which actually is good for keeping the price down).

Either way feel the gun like everyone says its the most important part of the buying process.

Good Luck

 

[MCgunner]

Second the Ruger. I had a P95 for a while, currently have an older P85. Things are as tough as it gets. I prefer my P90 in .45 ACP. Not the caliber, but the trigger. The P85 has a pretty heavy DA and SA and is a little creepy in SA. The P90's trigger is as good as triggers get. It's also a more accurate gun, but no more reliable and no tougher.

 

[LarryS.]

Quote:
'However, in just a few minutes a Glock fanboy will come by and post a link to a test where a Glock was put in a blender filled with Drano, sulfuric acid, Coca-Cola, pirahna, and 2 pounds of industrial diamonds. A CAT D8 bulldozer was then dropped on it from 1000 feet. The owner picked up the Glock, chambered a 155mm HE round, hit a post-it note at 917 miles, and then proceeded to run 726,761 rounds of Wolf ammo coated with Gorilla Glue with no failures.

You read that test TOO?!?!
Gotta' link to it???????

 

[.357 magnum]

Durable 9mm

In order of preference -- 1]The Springfield XD , 2]The SW-MP and 3]The Beretta Storm. Any one of these would be the way to go. Plus you get Mag capacity with a polymer

The Best to All!

Frank

 

[schmeky]

I seriously doubt you will practically need what you're asking for.

You will need a very high paying job (to buy the pistol and afford the ammo), work much less than 40 hours per week (to have the time to shoot), have a very, very, understanding wife, and no children (again, to have the time to shoot). I suggest you also be single or file the necessary paperwork to become single again.

You will also have to have no other interests or desires in life other than your high mileage pistol.

Lastly, everything eventually wears out.

 

[PPGMD]

Any of the CZ 75 based pistols (75B, P-01 and SP-1), all Glock 9mm, all 9mm Sigs, and all Hk 9mms have passed military durabillity tests (including the 10,000rds with no break downs whatsoever test). All should be within you price range.

The CZ's will run you 450-500, Glocks 600-650, and the Hks will run you 800-850. Not sure about Sig prices.

 

[Deer Hunter]

Don't pay the HK markup. Whatever you do. there are plenty of 9mms out there that will last just as long, if not longer. Any gun will last a for a long time given the proper treatment.

 

[PPGMD]

Don't pay the HK markup.

Hk markup, I doubt the markup is there for no reason, their are likely economic factors that result in the 200-300 price difference.

Anyway one would say why pay the Glock markup? When you get can a CZ or a Taurus for cheaper, or even a *shudder* Hipoint.

Hk are fine guns, if they are worth the extra money it's up to the person buying it, myself I love my Hk, and my CZ.

 

[Deer Hunter]

The Sig, CZ, Glock, XD, Taurus, or Beretta will do everything that the HK can do with money left over for ammo.

 

[PPGMD]

The Sig, CZ, Glock, XD, Taurus, or Beretta will do everything that the HK can do with money left over for ammo.

Your point? A Hipoint will be the same with over $400 left over for ammo. The only point I see that is your one of the many Hk haters.

 

[GunTech]

You didnlt read guntests review fo the high point. It fired 36 rounds before failing. I would not own one or recommend one to anyone.

YMMV

PPGMD,

What grip is that on your CZ?

 

[GunTech]

You didn't read guntests review fo the high point. It fired 36 rounds before failing. I would not own one or recommend one to anyone I liked.

YMMV

PPGMD,

What grip is that on your CZ?

 

[rantingredneck]

Take your 900 bucks and buy two Ruger P89's. Shoot one and put the other away NIB in the safe. When the first one breaks send it to Ruger while you shoot the other one.


I have a feeling your kids will inherit an NIB Ruger P89 someday.

 

[Deer Hunter]

Just saying, the guy has a 900 dollar limit. If he wants more than a hard piece of metal he can throw at something, he'll need some money to buy ammo. I don't believe that HKs are all that great when compared side-by-side to other various reputable manufacturers on the market today. I don't hate HK, but by the looks of their price, HK must hate the common consumer.

 

[PPGMD]

I would never own a Hipoint personally but I have seen quite a few shoot hundreds of rounds without failures at my local range.

Those are the factory aluminum thin grips, you can get them from Ghost Holster or CZ USA.