Stepping up to a defensive caliber

[Marlin7]

Since I shoot mostly .22lr which is now either impossible to find or when you do find it is priced extremely high. I think it is time to step up to a 9mm for a range gun. I have a budget of around $350 and found two in the price range I am interested in.

One is a SAR 9mm clone of the CZ75 I like the capacity of 15 rounds but have heard they only come with one magazine. How hard will it be to find extra magazines for this one?

The other is a SCCY 9mm which has a 10 round magazine but comes with two magazines according to their website.

Anyone here have an experience with either? I have googled and youtubed both of them and the reviews have been positive for both. I have held both of them.

 

[LoriW]

The only suggestion I can offer is to maybe look for a gently used gun. My husband and I both got very nice 9mm's for $350 each. But either way I'm sure someone else will have some good suggestions

 

[Snapdragon]

I got two gently used guns in great condition and at a great price-- one from a LGS and one from a pawn shop. That's the way to go if you want to get a quality brand and stay in that $300-400 range.

 

[wtfd661]

If your looking for just a range gun or HD gun then I would look for a used Ruger P89 (should be able to find for under $350.00 no problem), if looking for a CC gun then would try to find a Ruger SR9 compact (might be a little harder to find in the $350.00 but should be able to find for just a little more).

 

[Moorephine]

Clones of the CZ75 are definitely a good direction that you could head. However, i would suggest a taurus PT92. You can easily find one for less than 350, they have up to a 17 round magazine capacity, and Taurus has a very good warranty. just my two cents

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I'm sure some folks will jump in and say how much they love their SCCY, but that's the cheapest feeling handgun I've ever held. It sounds like a dart gun when you dry fire it.

Its a .40, but here's a police trade in Glock with 2 mags for under $350: https://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PartNumber=UG-GLOCK22G3

New polymer EAA Witness in 9mm: EAA Witness Polymer 9mm 4.5" 16+1 $312.00 SHIPS FREE

 

[LEaSH]

If you choose the Sar clone of the CZ, magazines will be easily found asthey are interchangable with vastly popular CZ75b.

 

[8th SPS USAF]

There are KAHR's for $350-$400 used on here .

 

[BugI02]

+1 on the SAR B6P. I bought one from Bud's for $270 plus a while back and they had mags available for $22 as I recall (bought two). Gun feels a lot like my CZ75 P-07 and had a lovely trigger right out of the box. Only concern for me would be parts (Turkish manufacturer) if this was my only gun

 

[dcat91]

My suggestion would be to find a used smith auto, was my first gun and I loved it! Can't remember the number think it was 3913 but any model of that generation would make an awesome first pistol! Or the pt92 as mentioned prior. Stay away from the p series ruger however imo

 

[Deet]

I know a S&W SD9 sells new for $319.00, might want to give one a try. Great entry level gun.

 

[VERT]

Go with the Smith pictured above or save another $50 and buy a Ruger SR9 or SR9c.

 

[Marlin7]

****Update*****
I ended up picking up a SAR K2P 9mm from Top Shot Armory.

Hopefully pictures will be coming soon for those that are about to say this is worthless without pictures.

 

[dcat91]

Congrats on your purchase, hope it serves you well!

 

[Marlin7]

Here is a picture of the SAR K2P I picked up last week


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