What Semi-Auto would you buy for ~$750?

[badbadtz560]

maybe u forgot about subcompacts? like bersa or kahr in 9mm? not that great for range i hear.. but very 'ccw'

 

[MT GUNNY]

If I was a Person Who didnt care about where something is made I would get a XDm in 9MM.

 

[Runningman]

I would take a look at the Glock 34.

 

[high voltage]

I recently bought a sig p220 sao w/elite(beavertail)frame/Tritium sights, in the carry size from BassPro. Brand new @ $720. I couldn't pass it up. Needless to say I am very happy with it and I already shoot it as well as my Glock or XDs. I'd say check it it out if you are comfortable with cocked and locked carry.

 

[sm]

Another vote for Browning High Power

 

[polekitty]

Under $750?

Personally, I'm a "1911 guy." But, in 9mm, have you seen a Sig P-250? Ist's their new "convertible. Buy a couple more "add-ons" and you can have a 40 or 45 also. Last price I saw was about $650.

 

[CoRoMo]

Without a doubt. Without hesitation. This very gun (except w/rosewood grips).

 

[gmhamilton3]

Vote CZ P01 also, at $550 leaves plenty for a good holster and 1000 rounds of range ammo.

 

[cerberus65]

My first thought was a 1911. I have one already but would definitely buy another.

As for carry, well, I carried my commander length 1911 in an IWB holster through a couple stores last night. I put very thin grips on it and that solved the "grip being twice as thick as the rest of the gun" problem.

It really depends on how you're dressed. When I have a jacket on, concealing my 1911 is no problem. Summer is a different matter.

And that's why, upon reflection, I would probably spend the money on one of those new Kahr 380's. I've been looking around for an LCP too. My Guardian .380 would like some company. You can never have too many pocket pistols.

 

[biggun44mag]

Springfield XDM- OUTSTANDING!

 

[ArmedBear]

Some 1911, maybe a Springfield Loaded, for $750. That's "toy gun" money; it's not necessary to spend that much to get a good practical pistol.

For a practical gun, a .45ACP XD for a lot less than $750.

 

[David E]

G-34 makes the most sense, given what you already have.

The G-19 is a great carry gun, so not sure why you'd want to displace it.

1911's require a certain degree of dedication to the cocked and locked carry method. Unless you're willing to commit to one, keep looking.

HK's have a high bore axis, long hard trigger pull with a lousy reset. But at least they are overpriced....

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[robsc]

USP full size .45acp then put in the HK target trigger parts.

Springfield Loaded, TRP. Operator. Trophy match .45acp

 

[chuckusaret]

None

I would buy a Springfield XD 40 sub compact and use the $250 to buy another .380 backup gun

 

[RippinSVT]

(flame suit on) Not everybody wants/needs a 1911 for a shooter that doubles as a carry gun. If I were to recommend a 1911-style gun, it'd be that little Para Warthog or whatever. That thing is much smaller in person, and still maintains great capacity!

That being said, get a Sig variant. I'm loving my P228 with Lasergrips. LOVING IT.

 

[searcher451]

The answer depends on exactly what you want the gun for, of course. But here's a +1 and even a +2 for the Walther P99 -- a great gun for the money.

 

[stevereno1]

I'd probably go with a commander sized kimber.

 

[HisSoldier]

DW CBOB, no zinc, no aluminum, no plastic. Designed for carry. CBOB's are available for $750 as cosmetically flawed guns, though people who have bought the "flawed" guns can't find the flaws!
Now, there is a gun that you can proudly hand down to your kid someday.

 

[hinton03]

Any Kahr. I chose the K9 because I like a little more weight. Shoots well, great trigger and slim enough for IWB carry.

 

[Weedmonk]

Colt XSE Lightweight Commander - these sell for just under $900 in shops that discount.

 

[benderx4]

HK P-30 (Amazing Ergonomics/Shootability)

HK P7 (Amazing Engineering/Accuracy/Safety)

SA XDm (Amazing Capacity 19+1)

 

[FiveFiveSixFan]

I agree with hinton03's vote for the Kahr K9. It's right in your price range and hard to beat for ccw.

 

[deacon8]

Get a Kimber. It's right in that price range for a "normal" one.

 

[Dollar An Hour]

HK P2000 is on my list of "next to get" in that price range.

 

[cosmonick]

HK P7. CDNN has them for $550.

Mo