What are some good "Sleeper" Semiautos?

[Mad Magyar]

FEG is a big Hungarian company that makes a lot of guns, and a lot of components that go into brands you recognize. They have a rep for good quality with maybe some rough edges that do not affect function. Centerfire seems to sell a lot of them at good prices.

Nothing less from the proud Hungarians & the Olympic Water Polo Gold Medal winners.....
Damn, I don't have a FEG in my collection as yet.

 

[greyling22]

iwi baby eagle? it's a reworked cz. I like 'em.

 

[searcher451]

No question that the Walther P99 is a wonderful 9mm handgun, especially the one with AS trigger configuration. Every firearms enthusiast should at least give one a try. But the Walther I'd recommend as "sleeper" material is the P5. It remains my favorite, all-time, must-take-to-the-range-every-time handgun by a long shot. It is 100% reliable, amazingly accurate, and a hoot to shoot. SOG has them for under $400 -- as good a deal as you'll find anywhere on a superb piece of German craftsmanship.

 

[Pilot]

But the Walther I'd recommend as "sleeper" material is the P5.

Me too. Now is the time to buy the P1, P5, P6 and P7. Classics.

 

[Drgong]

don't see them often, but I had some people say the Dawoo<sp> korean pistols are inexpensive and good shooters.

 

[MacTech]

I think I may have found a 45 ACP that I like, the CZ-97B, it hits all my targets (pun intended), it has a nice meaty grip, excellent ergos, and points and aims well, and it has nice, clean lines and understated appearance, plus, it's got the beefy metal construction I like

Now I know what to save up for

 

[Poor East Texan]

Nice as I've found CZs so far I'd have to agree about the 97B!

But the darn Glock 36 on the back of a magazine in my throne room (that I handled once when they first came out) is talking at me....

 

[ETH77]

Steyr M-A1 the ultimate sleeper

With CDNN blowing them out at $339 + shipping, and both 9mm and 40 S&W available, not to mention great accuracy from the trapezoid sights, 12+1, Steyr's have to be the ultimate sleeper.

Biased owner report...

My wife who had previously only fired a Glock 17, and just dry fired the Steyr M40-A1, went to the range and promptly shot a 3" grouping for 20 shots at 3 & 7 yds. "It's great!"

Now I have to worry about her out shooting me. Sigh.

 

[hoosier8]

Wow, I didn't find this with search so I can't believe that nobody has mentioned the CZ-52 that uses the 7.62x25 Tokarev ammo. A fire breather.

Pictured here with a Government size 1911 for comparison.

 

[gte217e]

Wilson Combat ADP 9mm.

Small, lightweight, slim, fits hands perfectly, comfortable, 10+1 round capacity, finger extension on magazine, reliable, accurate, fixed barrel, tuffcoat slide to minimize wear, factory night sights, and ugly according to a lot of people.

Of all the guns mentioned, THIS is the definition of a sleeper since nobody knows about it. I happen to love this gun and I have not have any failures since I bought it almost 2 years ago.

Buds has one new for $600 shipped or so.

 

[wnycollector]

CZ 40B the best sub $300 pistol on the market!

 

[shootemup]

FNP-9 is the best sleeper

Over 1000 rounds and still going strong. Easy to carry, easy to clean. If more people buy them, more third-party manufacturers will offer more accessories like holsters, mag pouches, etc.

 

[jocko]

Definitely the entire Kahr line, although, it seems that people are coming out of their deep sleep and realizing what fine ccw guns they are.

I call them the undiscovered HOPE diamond.

 

[Geno]

Fellas, as much as I love my Glock 26, I have to give an equal nod to my Colt "New Agent" 1911A1. It's slim, has a heavy 3" barrel. However, both have been fully reliable, and both are more accurate than I'll ever dream of becoming. IMHO, both are to be respected for their purpose. A G26 on the ankle is easily accessible, and is invisible. A "New Agent" IWB is invisible even during hot summer days, while in a t-shirt. Choose your poison.

BTW, awesome thread. This was a great read...thanks.

Doc