UNDER $450 Semi Auto 9mm Range Gun ONLY

[1SOW]

I have a friend who's looking for a 9mm range gun to play with. He wants CHEAP.
I,m biased toward CZ, so can I have some inputs from you shooters.
NO Debate! Low Price is important , 9mm, semi-auto, reliable, fairly accurate, range TOY!
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
It's for a Vietnam Vet with little pistol experience.

 

[gp911]

The German police surplus Sig P6 is selling for $280-$350 most places and people who buy one tend to rave about them. German build quality at a bargain price, what's not to like?

gp911

 

[BlindJustice]

CZ 75B - find one over the counter it'll be close but it will
be reliable & accurate - great ergos, DA or SA cocked & Locked
with the 1911 style thumb safety. Later, consider the Kadet
.22 Conversion ket, consisting of a barrel, slide, recoil spring
and magazine.

I had to pay more for mine, after S&W and transfer because the
sporting goods store in nearby Idaho where it sells for about $450
won't do transfers. dang it. But the CZ 75B is worth it - great value
and quality.

Randall

 

[Chrome]

I'm definitely on the CZ bandwagon.

Later,
Chrome...

 

[knicks118]

Springfield XD9
Ruger P95
Taurus 24/7

 

[Thernlund]

I'm likein' the P6 idea from gp911. I think that'd be the way.


-T.

 

[johnson_n]

CZ 75B SA
http://czcustom.com/catalog/product...d=420&osCsid=8e38d7a01f1a5912b16bd3cbb2455078

or a used one

 

[lions]

Taurus PT92

 

[camacho]

For combination of reliability and price, it is hard to beat the Ruger P95. $300 delivered from Buds. Heck, it even has a light rail.

 

[steelyblue]

Stoeger Cougar + 500 rounds of ammo will come in at less than $450.

 

[bluez4u]

Another Vote for the Ruger P95

 

[rantingredneck]

Ruger P95 or P89.

 

[RNB65]

CZ 75B SA is the perfect low cost range gun.

 

[possum]

tyhe ruger p95 is a good buy and pretty cheap too. not cheap made though for sure. also look at a glock and xd service model, there are always deals out there on them even if he gets a used one.

 

[jlangton]

I'm with alot of the other guys here.. Ruger P89 or P95...either one will last,and will digest more ammo than your friend can afford without a problem. CDNN had the P95's in a decocker model for less than $300 recently..
JL

 

[Bartkowski]

P6's are great. Fairly accurate, reliable and cheap. They can still be found for under $300, and if your lucky around $260.

 

[ANVILFIRE]

Stoeger Cougar or CZ75B

 

[tblt]

ruger p95

 

[rellascout]

Fnp-9

$379 Plus shipping and transfer.

Come with 3 mags and 2 back straps.

The P6 is a good gun but mags are in short supply. You will need to replace the springs to get a good trigger pull so ad about $30 to whatever you pay and you still have a used gun with no warranty support. For another $75 you get a more modern gun with a support and reasonable mags.

The CZ is a fine choice but they are getting more expensive by the minute. You will be hard pressed to find one OTD new for $450 these days.

 

[PX15]

JMOFartO:


S&W 6906....

Third generation, excellent reputation for durability, reliability, and very accurate..

CDNN is selling them NIB, with a LIFETIME warranty for $399.25. (all steel 5906's also). The 6906 is basically a double-stack 3913 which many agree is one of the best S&W semi's ever made. The 6906 has a standard 12+1 capacity, but accepts the 15rd 5906 mags (with filler)..

I have a 3913 I bought new in 1995 and it has never hiccuped once.. I bought one of the CDNN 6906's a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it.

Smith & Wesson has as good a reputation for Customer Service as any manufacturer out there (and better than most). You can't lose getting a high quality 3rd gen S&W pistol, NIB, at these prices.

I was considering a Sig P6, but my understanding is that Sig P6's mfg prior to mid-summer 1989 are iffy about feeling jhps.. Most folks buying them seem to be changing out recoil springs, and the DA trigger pull is in need of help too.. And then again the fine P6 comes with zero warranty.

If you have the interest "google" S&W 5906/6906, or go to the S&W forum, (or any other firearms forum), and use the "search" feature and you will find the vast majority of folks who have these pistols are well pleased with them.

Just personal opinion.. Other's mileage may vary.

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[SureThing]

FNP
Stoeger
CZ
Ruger P95
XD
Smith M&P at Buds is $439 shipped

 

[357wheelgunner]

I think that for a "range gun", the CZ75 is the best, by far.

 

[Keeterbird]

I have a P6, a Ruger P95, and a CZ75BD. I would be hard pressed to pick the best. The cZ is closer to the $450, but for $100 cheaper the P95 is hard to beat. I personally like the CZ, but I have no complaints about the Sig or the Ruger. Take your pick and shoot away.

 

[1SOW]

Thanks guys. I'll have him look at these suggestions and try to get him out to our next Saxet Gunshow for a little touchy-feely.
I'm a CZ fan and shooter, but like rellascout said, they are getting more expensive fast.

 

[GZOh]

I'm a CZer, have a bunch of 'em and love 'em... also own ONE 'poly' and it's an FNP-9... Great gun, great quality, zero problems... as rella said (and shown-pic) for $375+ its a 'no-brainer"... go for it, if you like the looks and want a 'big-gun' feel, buy it... you won't regret it!