Mark G.
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What is the best 9mm, preferably hi cap, for target & self defense if you only have $300 to spend and why? Any from which I should stay away? Thanks for your help.
The Best 9mm
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As a matter of fact I just shot the BEST 9mm today....Glock 19! But if you are limited to a max of $300. I suggest you look for a used CZ75B Mil Turk. Then check the classifieds here for your hi cap mags. HINT...Search under posting from Tom B. 
$300 is a tough dollar limit. Perhaps a used CZ 75 but if you save a little more you could buy a new one in the mid to high $300 dollar range. You could also look at a police trade in SIG 226--probably going to be in the $400-$450 range though.
CDNN is listing FN fullsize Hi Powers for $299 for DAO and $339 for SA/DA and the Steyr M series for $299.
take a look at http://www.cdnninvestments.com
If I were looking in your price range I would definately try to find a CZ 75 to try out. Spend a little more and you could pick up a used SIG 226 which is my favorite 9mm pistol.
CDNN is listing FN fullsize Hi Powers for $299 for DAO and $339 for SA/DA and the Steyr M series for $299.
take a look at http://www.cdnninvestments.com
If I were looking in your price range I would definately try to find a CZ 75 to try out. Spend a little more and you could pick up a used SIG 226 which is my favorite 9mm pistol.
GitSome45
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$300.00....
Used Ruger P-95
Used S&W Model 39-2 / 59 (first generation 9mm autos)
Shop around and find one that fits YOU...(both budget, and need.)
Shopping is FUN...!
Good Luck,
Howard
Used Ruger P-95
Used S&W Model 39-2 / 59 (first generation 9mm autos)
Shop around and find one that fits YOU...(both budget, and need.)
Shopping is FUN...!
Good Luck,
Howard
P95Carry
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I used to have a genuine early BHP years ago .... now I have replaced it ..... with a FEG .. some may disagree but for me this is a great value clone .... feels and shoots fine .... and probably if I don't approach putting the many 1,000's of rounds thru that I did in the old BHP .... doubt it'll be any problem. I love it.
Otherwise (bias here) a used P95 would be good too ..... may be chunky and ugly but hey .... mine does all i want of it and relaibility is so far 100% over quite some time.
That budget is limiting but ... not insurmountable.
Otherwise (bias here) a used P95 would be good too ..... may be chunky and ugly but hey .... mine does all i want of it and relaibility is so far 100% over quite some time.
That budget is limiting but ... not insurmountable.
Cawdor
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jacketch
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SOG is advertising Argie Hi-Powers at $299 in ShotGun News.
Another suggestion here to check out the Ruger P95. With the current $40 rebate you should be able to get a new one for pretty close around $300. They are a very under-rated 9mm, IMO. Very strong, ultra-reliable, accurate enough for government work.
P95Carry
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Good point Gary ... the P97 I picked up not so long ago is elligible for rebate . (sent off) and so yeah ... gets down real close to that budget figure.
My P95 was pre-owned but almost brand new when I got it .. and that was significantly under $300.
My P95 was pre-owned but almost brand new when I got it .. and that was significantly under $300.
chaim
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What is the best 9mm you can get for $300 or less? My first choice would be a used CZ 75B or used S&W 39 (or 39xx). A used Taurus PT92 or PT911 could probably be found around $300. A new FM Hi Power would be a good new choice at around (though probably just over) $300. A new FEG Hi Power is a decent gun and should run you under $300. A used Ruger P95 would be decent, and with the current rebate (as others have mentioned) you probably could get a new one for right around $300.
chaim
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Darn, musta hit the "submit reply" button twice.:banghead:
Ala Dan
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Your price range: CZ75B
Unlimited Price Range: SIG-Sauer's P226 and P228
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Unlimited Price Range: SIG-Sauer's P226 and P228
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Brian Williams
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S&W 940 cost me $300
feeds anything.
very concealable
deadly accurate
ejects easily
no stove pipes
reloads easily
Glock 19
S&W 39-2
BHP
FM bhp
sig239
feeds anything.
very concealable
deadly accurate
ejects easily
no stove pipes
reloads easily
Glock 19
S&W 39-2
BHP
FM bhp
sig239
cool45auto
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Tom B.- How did you shoot the BEST 9mm today when I shot the BEST 9mm last week-Beretta 92fs?
With the price limits you're setting I'd agree with a CZ.
With the price limits you're setting I'd agree with a CZ.
PCRCCW
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Ill say what you all know Im gonna say...."CZ75 B"....without question. Ill explain why......and then the nay sayers can jump in...
Guns within the price range are getting more common. Off the top of my head...(what ever the hell that really means!)
CZ, Ruger, FEG HP's, Taurus (some new and used), Arcus, Daewoo, RAP 401, XLEO S&W and more.....
CZ has a stellar and deserved reputation...regularly compared to Beretta, Sig and such.....and fairs well in this comparison.
Ruger..stellar firearm...just a little less (alot) character than CZ..plus the CZ is 10 times as comfortable to hold..makes for better shooting
FEG HP...great gun for the money...sights suck, trigger needs mag safety removed....but still great gun...S/A only.
Taurus...fine weapons...used clean/rare NIB guns for the $ range.
Steel framed Taurus autos are very very nice.....just have the bulky Beretta grip design or you can find a PT911....NICE!
Arcus....BHP variant...fullsize and compact available. A little inconsistant in fit/finish...but allaround a good gun for cheap!
Daewoo.....STELLAR weapon for the $...compares well to the CZ line..and has the trick triple action trigger......very nice fit, machining and finish. Great trigger....nice added features you see when you handle one that really show you its a great gun...lots of great detail work.
RAP 401....ASTRA 75 copy....killer quality at a cheap $....but heavy for there size and 8+1 rnds.....still a great gun.
S&W Ex LEO guns....stick with 3rd gen guns. 4 digit models...3913, 6906 etc...1st and 2nd gen guns were good...but the 3rds are much better for reliability and consistency.
Id say for me the choices are CZ, DaeWoo, RAP and LEO S&W...
They have character, excellent quality and reliability and are readily available....
For strictly a great running gun for the $...all of them are good.
Shoot well
Guns within the price range are getting more common. Off the top of my head...(what ever the hell that really means!)
CZ, Ruger, FEG HP's, Taurus (some new and used), Arcus, Daewoo, RAP 401, XLEO S&W and more.....
CZ has a stellar and deserved reputation...regularly compared to Beretta, Sig and such.....and fairs well in this comparison.
Ruger..stellar firearm...just a little less (alot) character than CZ..plus the CZ is 10 times as comfortable to hold..makes for better shooting
FEG HP...great gun for the money...sights suck, trigger needs mag safety removed....but still great gun...S/A only.
Taurus...fine weapons...used clean/rare NIB guns for the $ range.
Steel framed Taurus autos are very very nice.....just have the bulky Beretta grip design or you can find a PT911....NICE!
Arcus....BHP variant...fullsize and compact available. A little inconsistant in fit/finish...but allaround a good gun for cheap!
Daewoo.....STELLAR weapon for the $...compares well to the CZ line..and has the trick triple action trigger......very nice fit, machining and finish. Great trigger....nice added features you see when you handle one that really show you its a great gun...lots of great detail work.
RAP 401....ASTRA 75 copy....killer quality at a cheap $....but heavy for there size and 8+1 rnds.....still a great gun.
S&W Ex LEO guns....stick with 3rd gen guns. 4 digit models...3913, 6906 etc...1st and 2nd gen guns were good...but the 3rds are much better for reliability and consistency.
Id say for me the choices are CZ, DaeWoo, RAP and LEO S&W...
They have character, excellent quality and reliability and are readily available....
For strictly a great running gun for the $...all of them are good.
Shoot well
Richard
Member
Have you considered the Walther P1 police trade ins? These are great pistols that will definitely get you through the night. A bonus is you will have a lot left to buy 9mm ammo with. Regards, Richard
Mark G.
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Thanks for all of the great responses. CZ has always interested me, but the very few, if any, dealers in my area carry them. They all say the same thing "we are constantly sending them back to the factory" so they stop carrying them. I read on the forums that they are very reliable and great to shoot. I am in southern Ohio, what is wrong with the dealers here?
Check out the Arcus at www.aimsurplus.com. Both compact and fullsize models use the same mags (BHP mags). 17 rounders available for cheap from CDNN
Richard
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Mark G., let me be the first to say your dealers speak with forked tonque! The CZ75 family of guns is known for reasonable cost and rock solid performance. The CZ75 may be large and heavy for a 9mm but it doesn't have a relabilty problem. I didn't recommend one because I don't think you can currently buy for $300. Regards, Richard
GlocksRock
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Another Ruger 9mm vote here. Either a P95 or a used P89.
Penforhire
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At that price? Another Ruger vote here. Personally I'd save a little more and step up to something prettier but you won't find anything more reliable than the Rugers.
axeman_g
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my vote
CZ 75 ... hands down. We have a place here in Georgia ..$329. He will ship to you. Go here ....
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=8964032
Call him. He will ship to a dealer near you. Offer him $329 ... he will take it.
Or if you are hard capped at 300, find a dealer that will accept an order for you and order a Steyr M9 for $290 from cdnninvestments.com
CZ 75 ... hands down. We have a place here in Georgia ..$329. He will ship to you. Go here ....
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=8964032
Call him. He will ship to a dealer near you. Offer him $329 ... he will take it.
Or if you are hard capped at 300, find a dealer that will accept an order for you and order a Steyr M9 for $290 from cdnninvestments.com
HIPOWER
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For under 300 I would look for the following, in order:
1. Used Glock 17
2. Used Ruger P95
3. New FEG PJK-9HP
1. Used Glock 17
2. Used Ruger P95
3. New FEG PJK-9HP
cratz2
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Yep... the full-size CZ75 is one of the best at any price. If you can swing the $300 now, I'd try to scratch up or save up another $50 and get a new CZ. If you prefer and are comfortable with a single action mechanism, the CZ75B SA is pretty much unbeatable as a target 9mm under $1,000 and they go for about $390 at my local shop.
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