Looking for a good 9mm

[gudel]

So I'm in the market for a good reliable 9mm pistol for about $400-$450 range. 9mm I've bought so far, G17, Sig P2009, P226, HK USP9, B92FS, S&W 915 and Ruger P95.
Looking for a compact size, with steel frame with absolutely positively reliable. No 1911 platform please.
What else available besides gun that I already bought?

 

[hkmp5g17]

Hoawabouta- used Kahr? Mine is 100% reliable and has a NICE trigger.

 

[Furncliff]

Calibers
available
Ammunition Mag. type Magazine capacity
9 mm Luger 10
Finish Black Polymer, Gloss Blue, Satin Nickel, Dual Tone
Frame Steel
Grip Plastic
Trigger SA/DA
Sights Fixed
Dimensions
Length 186 mm 7.3 in
Barrel length 100 mm 3.9 in
Height 128 mm 5.0 in
Width 35 mm 1.4 in
Weight 920 g 2.0 lbs
LOP 0 mm 0.0 in
Safety Manual Safety, Safety Stop on Hammer, Firing Pin Safety

 

[gudel]

I prefer new gun
I'm going to have a closer look at the CZ at the shop tomorrow

 

[ChuckB]

A big "+1" on the CZ Compact. Nice pistol.

Chuck

 

[osteodoc08]

Your specs just scream CZ !!!!

 

[Black Majik]

Ditto CZ75 Compact...

Isn't the SP01 a steel frame compact also? That would be a worthy CZ to look at too

 

[Furncliff]

Po1 is alumin. alloy frame. PCR is also.

 

[MCgunner]

That CZ looks like a nice gun. My daughter's boy friend is talking about buying one, so I'll get to shoot one soon, hopefully.

However, it doesn't look very compact, sawed off, but not compact. If compact is what you want, the Kahr is the only all steel/metal gun that comes to my mind at the moment. It's a very concealable sized gun. I sorta like the CZ better as guns go, but the Kahr is a better sized gun for carry.

 

[Furncliff]

Smaller?....

Avail in 9mm makarov...prolly not what you had in mind.

I think my daughter would like one in .380acp. (maybe then I can get my 75b back )

 

[albanian]

Check out the Kahr K-9 or the S&W 3913. The SIG 239 would be my third choice.

 

[AStone]

Another vote for Kahr K9 &
SW 391_ for slightly larger hands.

Keep in mind that the former is DAO,
where as the latter is not.

Nem

 

[BamBam-31]

CZ 75 Compact is the way to go. Join the Cult, man.

 

[ruger270man]

G19

 

[TOADMAN]

G-19 again...

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

If you want an extremely compact steel 9mm, non-1911, I think your best choice is the CZ Rami. I picked a Glock 26 over the Rami for a carry gun because I shoot Glocks better than CZs, but the Rami is such a nice gun I still sort of wish I had one.

 

[railroader]

Rami

 

[Pilot]

G-19 again...

He said STEEL FRAME.

CZ-75 Compact, no question. If you want to spend a bit more money HK P7M8 or PSP.

 

[harrydog]

My vote goes to the Kahr K9.

 

[armoredman]

RAMI, although a wonderful pistol, is an alloy frame. Steel frame is indeed CZ Compact, a fantastic firearm.

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

Good luck finding a Kahr for under $500.

This may be a double tap. Something went wonky.

 

[outofbattery]

S&W 908 or 3913 would be a good bet.You wanted a steel frame but the SIG 239 is an outstanding compact alloy framed pistol.Not a compact but if you have a 9mm collection,you really need to get a Hi Power!

 

[albanian]

"Good luck finding a Kahr for under $500."

I have seen several nice used K-9 for under $500. It is not that hard to find one. The last SS K-9 I bought I got at a gunshop for $350 + tax and it was almost new. It didn't come with anything but I doubt it was even broke in yet. That is not typical of course but I have seen them for about $400 in good used shape.

They are one of the few guns that are worth every penny even if you have to paty full retail. I don't here too many people that actually own K-9 ever complain that they paid too much. Once you get one, you see where the money goes. Still try to find a used one at a good price and save some green if you can.

 

[gudel]

I saw a CZ75 for about $397 new. What's the going price for K9? Aren't they around $550?

 

[varoadking]

Look no further!

He specified a steel frame. The P228 has an aluminum alloy frame.

For the price point, the CZ - PCR would be my choice...although it has an aluminum alloy frame as well...