Budget 9mm?

[Excalibur]

I spent almost 600 for my XDM compact and 700 for my 1911

 

[msr]

Keltec PF-9 and a few hundred rounds of 9mm to practice, and if/when you get your LTCH (if you haven't already) you'll be able to carry it easily.

 

[avengedXT]

IMO I would look into the ergo's and feel-in-your-hand of guns such as:

Springfield Armory XD9
Glock 19/17
FN Herstal FNP-9
Sig Sauer SP2022/SP2009 / P250
Ruger P95, SR-9
Smith & Wesson M&P 9, or SD9

Those fit the bill and can be haggled/had within your spending budget. In my personal experience I've yet to regret buying used firearms, in fact when I see one that is from a known honest person that says it's fired hundreds of rounds flawlessly, I almost prefer it as it's typically cheaper and already broken in. Happy hunting! I would personally recommend the Springfield XD9, the Glock 19, and SP2022. I've owned them all and loved every single one of them! I have an XD9 in layaway right this very moment (sold my last one to fund other things) and I'm looking forward to more successful fun with it! It's not like I fired 600 flaw free rounds of 115gr Steel case Tula 9mm FMJ or anything... Oh wait, I DID =D

EDIT:
While there was once a time I wanted to love Taurus firearms, I personally recommend to stay away from them... I took a chance and bought their 800-series .45 ACP pistol, and ended up having the firing pin block dissapear into thin air, while firing, therefore allowing the chamber pressure of the 45ACP to push the firing pin out the rear of the gun and into my best buddy's chest! Lifetime warranty is one of their big selling factors, and unfortunately I think errors such as that are the reason of it. They have great service, don't get me wrong: But I want a gun that I don't have to have serviced. The gun for the record fired only factory load 230gr FMJ Winchester rounds and was cleaned and cared for properly. 150 rounds through it at time of failure. Man, I'm in the mood to type

 

[Double T]

Glock 19. I know you said no compacts, but it's awesome. And accurate. And concealable. And is reliable as reliable comes. Gen 3 that is. I have no experience with gen 4.

 

[Hop]

Not exactly the newest fanciest prettiest 9mm but a solid performer for cheap - Ruger P95. I find better deals on Gunsamerica than on Gunbroker. Shipping on this one isn't too bad. Just find a LGS to do a reasonably priced transfer & it's right in your price range.

Ruger P95 Stainless 9mm 15 Rd Picatinny Rail - NIB Ruger Semi-Auto Pistols > P-Series for sale, gun classifieds or gun auction from DiscountGunDealer. Buy or bid on this Ruger P95 Stainless 9mm 15 Rd Picatinny Rail - NIB in the category Ruger Semi-Au

 

[LEaSH]

EAA Witness if they can be found.

 

[Hoosier45]

Police trade in Beretta or Glock. Sig P6.

 

[davedolli]

I agree on a S&W 5906, they are built like a tank, and should last forever. Any of the 3G S&Ws are great pistols, They can be had very reasonable.

Dave

 

[Terry A]

Check out a Sig P250, they come in full size, compact, and subcompact and you can buy one gun and by buying another barrel, clip in a kit you can have a different size or caliber

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Stroger Couger. They can be had new for around $400.

 

[nomadicmutt]

Check out a Sig P250, they come in full size, compact, and subcompact and you can buy one gun and by buying another barrel, clip in a kit you can have a different size or caliber

^ this

I absolutely love mine. Subcompact size is easy to hide (and I'm a skinny guy) and the full size is a joy to shoot at the range. No experience with the compact, but I'd bet the trigger feels about the same.

 

[davedolli]

I forgot if you want real cheap, there a Sigma in 9mm. I just sold one in .40 a couple of months ago for $250. It wasn't that bad of a pistol for the price.

Dave

 

[srandrews80]

Picked up my Ruger SR9 for $379 new in the box. I have seen used ones as low as $300

 

[avengedXT]

Picked up my Ruger SR9 for $379 new in the box. I have seen used ones as low as $300

Has the OP reported back in with any thoughts on the suggestions


$379 + Taxes, or $379 + FFL Transfer fee = great deal. A used one for $300 = WOW.

It would be hard to beat that for what you're looking for.

 

[stack23]

ruger p95, can be found for $300 or less and are really good guns imo

 

[srandrews80]

Has the OP reported back in with any thoughts on the suggestions


$379 + Taxes, or $379 + FFL Transfer fee = great deal. A used one for $300 = WOW.

It would be hard to beat that for what you're looking for.

After tax it was $419 at plainfield shooting supplies

 

[Nitelite]

HI-POINT

 

[zqdime]

SIG 2022 period.

 

[Indy Str8-Shot]

I suggest the SW9VE Smith and Wesson Sigma series. Right around $300.00 new with 2-16 round mags and case. They have received a bit of a bad name due to a 10-12 pound trigger pull which was by design, but this improves with use and there is also a very easy modification that will reduce it to a 5-6 pound pull. They are a good quality gun for the money and are completely reliable and accurate, also light weight with a polymer frame and stainless steel slide and barrel and will handle +p+ ammo. Just my 2 cents.

 

[PimpStick]

My budget, will probably be around 300-350 dollars, although I'm willing to step into the 400 dollar range if it's a good deal.

S&W Sigma Model SW9VE would be a quality choice in that budget range.