I'd like a list of polymer-framed handguns...

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I am looking for a pistol for my wife. She likes my Glock 17, and she seems to like the looks of a Springfield Armory XD (which, for her, I would also get in 9mm).

But then, while looking over my shoulder while I was on THR, she saw a Steyr M9, and seemed to want one of those.

She has slender hands and the backstrap of the Steyr appealed to her I think.

The pattern I sense is that she seems to prefer more futuristic-looking handguns. Since I am relatively new to the whole semi-auto thing, and therefore not "up-to-specs" on all of the various versions out there, I was wondering if you fine people would help me list all of the People's Republic of California legal polymer guns.

When this list is complete, I figure I'll make a poll and let the good people of THR assist my wife and I on which ones to consider more seriously.

Conditions:
California legal
Enough made to be used in IDPA (SSP, ESP, or CDP)
Either slender grip, or modular grip
preferably 9mm (but not married to it; she has shot full .357 magnum loads in my 4" S&W)

Requests:
For the purposes of listing various polymer guns, money is not an option. However, when purchasing time comes around, I'd really like to keep this under $600. Under $500 would be fantastic. Under $400 would be unbelievably cool. Under $300 would be simply unbelievable (I have bought a fine semi-auto for under that amount, but don't expect lightning to strike twice; I'm trying to be realistic on cost).

So, the list begins:
Glocks in all their incarnations (except the .380s of course)
Steyr M and S series
Springfield XD (probably not in .357 SIG though)
Ruger P95/97

Umm, I'm not very good at this... TAG! you're it! :D
 
I honestly feel that your wife will find the Walther P99 to be the best of the bunch, in terms of what will suit her needs. Still, consider the others. You can also add the HK USP9 and HK USP9 Compact to the list, as well as the Sig Pro. The Steyr M- and S-Series are not approved for California sale, so should be taken off your list. The HK P7M8 has a steel frame, so I guess should be taken off the list due to your criteria.
 
I recently purchased a Steyr M9 and have about 300 rounds through it thus far (need many, many more! :D ). I have not had a single problem with it. It has been flawless. I have let many that I shoot with have a try at it and they have all given it good marks. Many of them are Glock shooters and still say they like it. Comments about being "glock-like" abound, but others such as "interesting sights" and "trigger is shorter than the Glock" come out.

I started shooting it after having shot a Kimber Pro Carry for some time, so there is a little bit of adjustment. But the gun is great.

The only two drawbacks I can see are that there are no Hi-cap magazines for it (was conceived and built after the ban, so no hi-caps can be made for it) and extras for it are limited. There are companies that will custom make holsters for it (www.highnoonholsters.com, www.dongraham.com, www.blade-tech.com), but it will cost a bit.

Some say the sights are strange, but I have notice that the big triangle in the front draws my eye to focus on it without much thought on my part. It is taking a little getting used to, but not as much as I thought.

It is a solidly built gun and very reliable (thus far), so I don't think you would have any problems with it.

IMO.....
 
As much as the Steyr may suit his wife's needs, they are difficult to acquire in California because the California DOJ has not certified them for sale. One of the crappy laws we need to deal with here.
 
Being in VA, I didn't even think about that. :(

I notice a lot of guns not available for sale there. What is the main determining factor?

Sorry for adding confusion.
 
H&K P7M8 isn't polymer framed. Good luck finding one in CA in your price range.

Suggest you continue with Glock's family of 9mm -like the G19.

If you have the privilege to have your wife as interested in shooting as you are, it may be good to share manual of arms on weapons.

Great thing is that the G19 can use G17 magazines.
 
I think you're going about this wrong. Why don't you start with a search of the Cali. DOJ approved handgun list and work from there? You will likely recognize most of the listings, and you can look up any likely candidates from there. Once you know what's even a legal possibility, you can inquire about those guns that interest you.

With the responses you're getting you'll need to check the list anyway, and there might be a good possibility that we'll miss.

Here's the list, sorted by caliber. 9mm is last, frame material is listed:

http://justice.doj.ca.gov/safeguns/...=list&_UserReference=B4B0A7DDF49D654B3E779082
 
I'll throw in a suggestion, anyway. The P99 is a really nice gun, but the Beretta 9000 IS a sci-fi pistol (Minority Report). I don't really care for it, but the quality is reasonable and it is funky, techno.
 
DANGIT!!!

And I was looking into one of those Steyrs for myself regardless!!!

WHY won't the PRK certify them?:fire:
:cuss: :cuss: :cuss: :cuss:


Naw, man! This isn't right! I will make this my personal crusade! I want the Steyr to be sold in California! THIS IS A MORAL IMPERATIVE!!!:cuss:
 
The Kahr is a fine weapon, but it isn't a good IDPA gun. Not enough magazine capacity to remain competitive...

But still, a fine choice nonetheless!:D
 
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