The best 9mm under $1000

[686 Shooter]

Colt 1911 9mm, you can find a good used one for under $1000.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

Colt 1911 9mm, you can find a good used one for under $1000.

Said in first post he isnt a 1911 guy.



But back on topic, heck go for the new 5.25 XDm. That thing looks pretty cool and its certainly full size.

 

[686 Shooter]

Said in first post he isnt a 1911 guy.

Oops, missed that. My bad.

 

[jbombelli]

I too am a lefty. My favorite 9mm is the Browning HiPower. It doesn't have an ambidextrous mag release, but with a little practice you can get pretty good at ejecting the mag with your index finger. That's what I did.

The Beretta 92FS has a reversible mag release, and it's a very simple procedure to reverse it. And MecGar makes 18-round flush fit mags.

 

[thumperdogg]

Said in first post he isnt a 1911 guy.



But back on topic, heck go for the new 5.25 XDm. That thing looks pretty cool and its certainly full size.

I have seriously considered it, but I have not had the opportunity to shoot one yet. Not sure if I am a fan of the cut out in the end of the slide.

 

[thumperdogg]

I too am a lefty. My favorite 9mm is the Browning HiPower. It doesn't have an ambidextrous mag release, but with a little practice you can get ptetty good at ejecting the mag with your index finger. That's what I did.

The Beretta 92FS has a reversible mag release, and it's a very simple procedure to reverse it. And MecGar makes 18-round flush fit mags.

I don't really have an issue with the mag release being right handed, but I'm a little frustrated that all of the models I have liked and owned haven't had them for lefty. What about the lefties? Throw us a bone!!

 

[sparkyfender]

My Hi Powers do have an ambi safety. Not an ambi mag release, however.

 

[01deuce]

Its been said a couple of times already.

The HK P30!

Since your a lefty i would go with a Lem variant.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

FN pistols are generally lefty-friendly and very good.

I think certain models of the EAA Witness Elite have ambi controls and a reversible mag release. I think this is also true for some of the nicer CZ 75 variants - I particularly like the SA variants of these two options. Make sure you get mags that will work with a reversed mag release.

Finally, I would look at the STI GP6 or GP6C.

 

[Jeepcrazed]

I, too, am one of those freakish southpaws. When searching, I've found many recommendations for the Beretta 92FS as a lefty friendly option. Ambi safety, lefty possible mag release. I may have to add one to my little collection. Meanwhile, I have an M&P 9mm, and continue to purchase ambi safeties for my 1911s. I've also learned to manipulate the mag release with my social finger.

 

[shoot the radio]

Its been mentioned but take a look @ the gen4 glocks....mag release is lefty friendly

 

[booey50]

first of all, great guns mentioned above, but you can buy 5 hi points and plenty of ammo, and just throw them at the zombies when you run out of ammo...much like the mosins if you were looking for a rifle...hahahahaha

 

[snowrs]

Is this your first handgun? If so that $1000 will be eaten in a quick hurry, If you love the XDm then get one, by the time you buy a holster a couple of mags, ammo, a cleaning kit, a laser, more ammo, zombie targets, more ammo, your budget will be used up, but you will have a silly grin plastered on your face.

 

[ms9007]

I just picked up my new Zastava Ez9, havent fired it yet but it feels great in my hand, it is for leftys too....check out the review of it at youtube.

 

[Fordtough25]

I've owned most of the full size 9mm semi auto's, if I had to pick "my" favorite out of the bunch it would be the Glock G17, with the Beretta 92 being second. I will say though that I handled a S&W M&P 9mm yesturday which my girlfriend fell in love with! Anyways, I handled it also and it felt pretty good. That means a lot coming from me because I am anti S&W semi auto! I would still go with a G17 though personally, and the mag release is ambi changeable on the Gen4 models. The Glock and M&P hold 17 rounds, Beretta 92FS holds 15, Springfield XDM 9mm holds 19. Those are with factory mags. Good luck and any of the pistols that have been recommended are great guns! Best thing you can do is stop by a shop that stocks most of them and see which one is comfortable for you, I like them all but it took my GF 2 months to find one she felt comfortable holding! Good luck and happy shopping.

 

[BJones]

I have had great service from my Glocks. The gen4 mag release is changeable for those that are left handed. It is worth a look for you.

 

[gunman41mag]

Ok, my heart is set on a XDM 9mm in OD and Stainless. This is a very awesome gun and I have had the pleasure to shoot it as well. Here's the dilemma, I have a budget of $1,000 taxes and all to purchase a handgun. I love the XDM, but is there anyone who can convince me of a better 9mm for $1,000 or less?

A few key notes...

I am a lefty, so at least a ambidextrous mag release has to be standard.
I am not a 1911 kind of guy.
I want a FULL size pistol.
High capacity mags are a +!!! (XDM 19 + 1)

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!

A CZ-85 for less than $400 cause it's not a 1911, but you can still carry it cock-n-lock, 15+1 & it's ambidextrous but if you want to spend more money & not have a frame mounted safety, then get a WALTHER P-88 15+1

 

[AJBB87]

A Beretta 92 variant

 

[yotebutcher90]

Is this your first handgun? If so that $1000 will be eaten in a quick hurry, If you love the XDm then get one, by the time you buy a holster a couple of mags, ammo, a cleaning kit, a laser, more ammo, zombie targets, more ammo, your budget will be used up, but you will have a silly grin plastered on your face.

The silly grin is a MUST!!!

 

[gunfreak6989]

Kahr 9mm full-size is a great gun and is polymer and is under $1000.00