Good inexpensive 9mm

krashmania · Mar 11, 2011

So, dad just came back from a business trip in vegas with some mildly chubbier pockets, and decided now might be a good time to get a pistol. Now, I know a lot of you will say a 45 is great, bud he shattered his wrist a year ago when a washing machine kinda fell on him... and took him down a flight of stairs... and he landed on his wrist...

So, while he loves a gun like a 1911, the bones aren't the strongest around anymore, so a 9mm would probably be the best. Gonna be more for target and range shooting, so a full sized would be preferable to a carry size.

Budget closer to 4ish, possibly up to 500

I kinda have a thing for the fnp9 right now, but I still like the usual glocks and sigs, but I don't think I could get a sig for 400

joppaj · Mar 11, 2011

In that price range, a used Glock 17 or 19 is a great choice. Ruger "P" series tanks would be available new and even the SR-9 is probably under $500. If you don't mind doing some C&R shopping, look for an older Hi-Power for a more classic steel gun. You may also be able to get police trade in Beretta 92's in that range, lots of good options.

Wahama90 · Mar 11, 2011

CZ 75b

Inigoes · Mar 11, 2011

Keepshooting might still have CZ-85s

joppaj · Mar 11, 2011

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=52440

Great price if you like the M92. Give Lou a call and see if he still has them.

Splitter · Mar 11, 2011

Lots of options.

Lou had some good deals on 9mm's (used, police trade ins I think). Bit of a haul for you though.

P-94 is a nice shooting gun I think, bought one for my FIL.
S&W 5906 just indestructible and pleasant to shoot.
Beretta 92. Classic.

I listed heavier 9mm's because I find them to be easier on my elbow than plastic. That weight tends to take up some recoil. At five bills you have lots of choices though.

Splitter

rob-cubed · Mar 11, 2011

Take him to a range that rents and try on a few for size. That way he can get to shoot them in person and not just handle them.

It's a fairly personal choice, and a lot of it comes down to feel. People's hands are different sizes, some guys like the extra weight of a metal frame, etc. There are better and worse pistols for value but he can get a real nice shooter well south of $500, especially if you are willing to buy an ex-LEO gun.

Agreed with many of the choices mentioned above:
- Glock 17/19
- Beretta 92
- Sig 226
- CZ-75B
- FM Hi-Power

All are very reliable and shoot well. The first three can be found used readily as well as being pretty affordable new.

For a new shooter, the Glock is the "simplest" but that doesn't mean it's the best.

Topher · Mar 11, 2011

Wideners may still have the CZ-75's for $329ish... If I remember correctly.

Then a Glock 17.

It will be extra cash but a Glock 34 for target shooting will be worth the extra.

Chris

kstone803 · Mar 11, 2011

used XDM in full size. You won't regret it. Although I hear nothing but great things about the FNP9's. Haven't got the chance to shoot one yet though.

Wahama90 · Mar 11, 2011

Check this site out. http://best9mm.com/ When I started looking for a handgun I knew nothing about them. I used this site to at least get some names and models and did the extra research to find what suited me the best. It is geared for guns less than $500.

AKbythebay · Mar 11, 2011

Without a doubt get the S&W M&P9. You will not be sorry. Great gun, great price. Do a search on here and you will see how happy all the owners are on this site.

$478 incl shipping right now at Bud's
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/37124

Inigoes · Mar 11, 2011

AKbythebay said:
$478 incl shipping right now at Bud's
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/37124

Bud's, that is laughable :lol2:

Check out the thread about a member trying to purchase a handgun from them :sad20:

AKbythebay · Mar 11, 2011

Inigoes said:
Bud's, that is laughable

Check out the thread about a member trying to purchase a handgun from them

That's funny because I bought this exact gun from them and had no problems at all. This was a year or two ago. Maybe things have changed recently? :shrug:

Calengor · Mar 11, 2011

M&P9 from G&R tactical runs $460, you can probably get one local for less than when you add in the shipping and transfer fees, though. I just got one after reading good things about them. It also weighs nothing compared to my previous full steel Jericho.

Inigoes · Mar 11, 2011

AKbythebay said:
That's funny because I bought this exact gun from them and had no problems at all. This was a year or two ago. Maybe things have changed recently?

You may have gotten lucky, if the pistol had a fired shell casing from the factory.

AKbythebay · Mar 11, 2011

Inigoes said:
You may have gotten lucky, if the pistol had a fired shell casing from the factory.

Like I said, it's been a year or two, they may not be providing them anymore. I know they had to check and see if they had one in stock with the shell casing, and luckily for me they did. I think I only paid like $429 for it which was a nice bonus :thumbsup:

AKbythebay · Mar 11, 2011

Calengor said:
M&P9 from G&R tactical runs $460, you can probably get one local for less than when you add in the shipping and transfer fees, though. I just got one after reading good things about them. It also weighs nothing compared to my previous full steel Jericho.

Good price. Yeah after you factor in transfer fees G&R is cheaper. Nice find

YellowLT · Mar 11, 2011

FNX-9 would be a decent choice. I love my FNP and the FNX has some added improvements.

Kman · Mar 11, 2011

Glock 17 through GSSF.

$35 membership fee. $425 G17. transfer fee ?

MDGolom · Mar 11, 2011

Kman said:
Glock 17 through GSSF.

$35 membership fee. $425 G17. transfer fee ?

+1 for GSSF

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