Selecting a good 9mm Range Shooter…

[aka108]

I once owned about 6 or 7 9mm's incl. a Mauser PO8 and a Walther P4. I sold all off except a Star M30 Starfire. It is more accurate, 100% reliable, DA/SA, simple and effective safety, built like a tank and 15+1 capacity. Stars are no longer made, were never the prettiest girl on the block but they shoot and shoot well. Try Gunbroker.

 

[sappyg]

Go for the CZ 75. Looks like it checks all the boxes for the OP.

Had a BHP in the 90's. Great gun but the mag disconnect turned me off. traded it. Wish I still had it.

I'd throw in the Sig 226 as a contender. It's in the budget with a solid reputation. If you want to draw down the budget to about $400 then take a look at the Sig 2022. Nice trigger. Excellent quality. More money left over for ammo.

 

[Pilot]

My three most accurate centerfire pistols (well five actually) are:

Browning Hi Power MK III
HK P7M8 (and P7 PSP) They only get hot if you shoot 50 rounds, rapid fire through them.
CZ-75B/ 75D PCR

All would serve well as range guns, and for home defense, but I also carry the P7 PSP, and PCR. Very versatile pistols.

 

[clang]

Walther P88, if you can find one.

I've actually got 2 of these. I am left handed and like that they are ambidextrous. Very nice guns, but only if you like a larger grip.

Original mags are expensive too, but Beretta 92 mags can be modded to work.

 

[pat701]

SIG P226 the best. Get very soon.