Koljec 37 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I want to get something in 9mm, and I've been considering the following: Colt Defender http://www.coltsmfg....14/Default.aspx Baby Eagle Fast Action http://www.magnumres.../Baby_Eagle.asp Steyr M or S-A1 http://www.steyrarms...yr-pistol-s-a1/ Sig P226 http://www.sigsauer....=7&productid=90 I like the style of the Defender most, but it's also the priciest. I like the compact high capacity of the Baby Eagle, and its price is good, too. I really like the design of the Steyr, but it's hard to find and might be overpriced. I don't really like the Sig, but it comes highly recommended. It is also more expensive than I'd like to pay. Any experience and opinions with these pistols? Or any other 9mm recommendations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hicap 9s -- cz, fn, smithwesson m&p, glock. Keltec p11, ruger sr9, beretta, taurus...... Single stack --- keltec pf9, kahr, norinco 213, zastava, some sigs, ....... What are you looking for? Easy carry? Duty type? Cheap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koljec 37 Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Looking for around $500 or less, quality build, but good for lots of range practice. Not so much for easy carry but to replace the shotgun at bedside. Is single-stack more reliable? Hicap 9s -- cz, fn, smithwesson m&p, glock. Keltec p11, ruger sr9, beretta, taurus...... Single stack --- keltec pf9, kahr, norinco 213, zastava, some sigs, ....... What are you looking for? Easy carry? Duty type? Cheap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Arik 565 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) No single stack is more comfortable and concealable for carry (slimmer, less bullets = less weight) Around $500 cz p07, 75. Used Glock 17, 19. Zastava ez9 ($350ish) ruger sr9, taurus, keltec p11 There is probably more that I havnt thought off. Buds has the cz p-01 for under $500. 9mm 18+1 Edited December 16, 2010 by Arik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlmartis 7 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I got a Ruger P89 as my first 9mm, it only cost $350 and came with 4 15rd mags. I have found its a great starter gun, cheap, and pretty sturdy. Its fairly accurate, and easy to disassemble and clean. Its a little on the heavy side, but I like the weight. It has ambidextrous mag release and safety switches. I have put 500+ rounds through it, cheap Russian surplus, brown and silver bear, and never had a ftf or stuck round. If you find one of these I recommend it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sig from the list you provided. Yakdung Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrutalGardener 205 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) I picked up a brand new Glock 17 Gen 4 earlier this year for $525 at a local store. It came with three 17 rd mags. It's been 100% reliable so far. I find it to be very ergonomic, light, low recoil and accurate. Coupled with a mag-full of CorBon P+ HPs, in my opinion, it makes for a great night stand gun. Edited December 16, 2010 by SpetsnazGRU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkbit 109 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) probably won't get it for under 550, but i love my XDM in 9mm. Have never had any issues and has 19+1 capacity. Glock would be good too. i've got a light / laser combo on mine, and have it bed side Edited December 16, 2010 by sharkbit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I love my G19, it goes bang every time. No fte's or ftf's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Check out Aim surplus They have used Gen 3 Glock 17s for under $400. Police trade ins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thoricuncle 19 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Not on the list but I would vote for Smith and Wesson M&P. Think of it as a Glock with a better feel. It also has three different back straps so you can modify the feel. Trigger is a bit gritty but it works itself smooth over time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koljec 37 Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 probably won't get it for under 550, but i love my XDM in 9mm. Really slick sidearm there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I own a Steyr M40-A1 (which of course is the .40 S&W caliber version), and simply LOVE IT and I really like the trapezoidal sights; I'd recommend the M9-A1 in a heartbeat (if you can find one). Otherwise. . . for your consideration. . . and providing you're willing to go up another C note, I encourage you to take a hard look at a surplus H&K P7 PSP. The schlitz-factor and accuracy really doesn't get any better. (YMMV of course.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I have a Baby Eagle hand me down, all steel. It's a great shooting pistol and 16 +1 aint bad for a nightstand gun either. My XD9SC gets carry time and shoots like a service size 9mm. The extra mag with added length and capacity really makes a difference in control. I carry an MK9 often which is a pleasure to shoot and carry, but not the best nightstand gun because of capacity. All came in for less (new and used) than your price point. Lately, I been really looking at the XDM9 3.8. Small enough to carry and all the qualities of a service high capacity. Used Glocks, well within your price range, are still good to go for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Check out Aim surplus They have used Gen 3 Glock 17s for under $400. Police trade ins +1 Can't go wrong with a G17. It's a proven weapon, parts are cheap and plentiful and it can take 33rd mags. What's not to love? AIM also has brand new Sig 9mm's for a great price (some are out of stock ATM, but Brian said more are on the way). They're the P250 model compacts and sub-compacts. I don't know a damn thing about Sigs, so I'm not sure how they differ from the Sig model you have listed in your OP. But for $360, they seem like a steal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjrivero 50 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I've been gravitating to Glock for my pistol use. They go bang, and are as reliable as they come. They're cheap enough so you don't worry about carrying them and beating them up. Buy used if you don't care about the way they look, because they'll always go bang. The cheap aftermarket makes it the clear winner, in any contest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrutalGardener 205 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Check out Aim surplus They have used Gen 3 Glock 17s for under $400. Police trade ins +1 Can't go wrong with a G17. It's a proven weapon, parts are cheap and plentiful and it can take 33rd mags. What's not to love? AIM also has brand new Sig 9mm's for a great price (some are out of stock ATM, but Brian said more are on the way). They're the P250 model compacts and sub-compacts. I don't know a damn thing about Sigs, so I'm not sure how they differ from the Sig model you have listed in your OP. But for $360, they seem like a steal. Sig Sauer had been having a bit of a difficulty establishing a foothold in the modern polymer pistol market. The modular polymer P250 pistol series is their second attempt, after the very decent, but unsuccessful and obscure Sig Pro line. The P250s are a steal right now, because Sig is trying to undercut the competition (primarily Glock and Springfield) in order to establish that foothold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 If you like Sig but not the price tags or the weight, check out FNH FNP's or FNH FNX's. Much of the same designs for a bit less money and US made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 THe p250 is 2 calibers and 3 sized guns in one. The serial # along with the triger mechanism are all on one skeleton metal housing and can be taken out. The slide and the frame can be swaped for a full size, compact or sub compact. Calibers can change from 9mm - .40 only. 45 is its own gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) I just find this very hard to argue with Edited December 17, 2010 by VaiFanatic90 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I just find this very hard to argue with I agree. I'm partial to the 19 for an all-purpose......but like I said in my other post...AIM has LEO trade-in 17's for under $400. I'd be all over one, but I want a 26 sooooo bad, to go with my 19. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Another SA XD9 here, 4" Service, my EDC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrutalGardener 205 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I used to have an XD(M), before I became a Glock man. IMO, Glock is a better built piece. It's obvious, after you field-strip both of them. I mean, it's Austrian engineering vs Croatian... c'mon! Plus, Glock has proven itself in the field over and over again. I see Gen 4 Glocks (what I have) being sold at slightly lower prices than XM(M)s and they come with three mags. Gen 4 Glocks also have lower perceived recoil and widely available, high quality 32 rd mags. As far as I am concerned, there's no good reason to get an XD(M) over a Glock right now... maybe if it was $100 cheaper or something... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Another vote for the XD here, and I highly prefer the sub-compact models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TARE 47 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Definately the sig from your list, I would also consider glocks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvin118 2 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) I have owned a Glock 17, M&P, Sig P226, XD, and CZ-75B in 9mm. I have also spent time on P99's, Beretta 92's, and H&K P30's. All things considered, I would get a S&W M&P9 FS with the APEX DCAEK. If you want something with a hammer, get a P30. Read the following threads and you will be well informed by some very experienced and knowledgable people: Which 9mm Pistol? http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=29866 http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=29627 http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=29230 http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=29462 http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread....hlight=handgun http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=34239 http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=37731 http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=23601 http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread....highlight=P250 Edited December 18, 2010 by calvin118 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kliegl 304 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I think it will be hard finding those for under $500. I mean, if you can, awesome, however, I would also look at new (as in non-used) pistols in Taurus's and Ruger's lineup. Ruger pistols are not ideal for CC, since they are the tanks of the pistol world. However they live forever. I have a 22 semi auto, two 357s, and a 40 from them, and they are all awesome. Taurus is good, some things are not good choices. The trigger on the Millenium sucks massive goat dong. I picked up a pt-740 slim recently for $350, and I like it. I also have a pt-101, which is the 40 version of the modern version of their beretta knockoff, the pt-92, and my old man has one of the 92s as well. Both of those are good pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I was just at my local gun store and they have a used Styer M40 $399 with 2 mags Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) A CZ-75 is another way to go. I'd post pics of mine, but I keep it wrapped up in the box, still has the original oil on it and everything. Got it about 20 years ago while in Germany at a Rod and Gun club when the Czech police were practically giving these away Same place I got my CZ-50s too. Edited December 18, 2010 by VaiFanatic90 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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