Economical yet reliable 9mm options?

Shoemaker Seth

I'd like to get a full size or maybe midsize pistol for a bug out bag, and plinking. It will be my first full size centerfire pistol, and first 9mm. It will obviously fill all of the rolls a full size auto will fill (night stand, sel defense, etc) and the whole family will use it, which is why I wanted a 9mm. I think it will be more easily managed by all. Also, ammo is cheap and almost universally available. Another thread has pretty well covered the merits of the 9mm, so let's focus on the platform. Which pistol provides the most value?

rallykid

What is your price range a Glock 19 or an XD would fit the bill and are a comfortable size in most shooters hands.

NCFUBAR

Glock 19 would be on my short list ... around $475 and they run and run and run. It is FUGLY but damg functional.

NN

From my limited experience with 9mm in pistols, I'd go with an XD or a CZ 75.

There may not be anything wrong with a PT-92 either except it is a Taurus. I've shot 1000's of rnds through mine.

JKP

CZ-75 SP01 Tactical is a heck of a deal for the price ($600 or less).

justin10mm

I've never seen a G19 or G17 for as low as $475 around here, that would be a steal. $500 to $550 seems more likely.

The CZ 75 is a very popular choice also for just a little more money. (that's what I'd get)

Jeeper

Glock 17 or 19. You can find them on Gunbroker all day long for ~$400 plus shipping/transfer. Call it ~$450-475 total. I've got a Glock 17 that I bought back in ~'86 or '87 (can't remember) for $425, that passed the 15K round mark years ago. No clue how many rounds it's had through it so far, but it's got to be ~20K. Still as accurate as the day I bought it, and functions flawlessly.

Luis

Buford

Economical is in what price range.

NCFUBAR

justin10mm wrote: »

I've never seen a G19 or G17 for as low as $475 around here, that would be a steal. $500 to $550 seems more likely.

I should clarify that ... Glock 19 and 17C are on special 'til 10/1/11 ...

http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consumers/subsites/inven_product.asp?dealer_id=581768&item=19002%2D10&instock=all&manufact_combo=Glock&mod_ser_combo=19&category_combo=None&model=19&g_type=None&act_type=&finish_type=None&calib_combo=None&sight_class_combo=None&price_range=None&left_handed=&youth=&Offset_rec=0&num_rec=50&item_num=

shotgunshooter3

Glock 17, Glock 19, CZ-75, Springfield XD-9, Ruger P-95, Ruger SR-9, Rock Island Armory 1911, Sig P250 (certified used), Walther P99...

I'm probably missing a few, but I've seen all of the above going for under $600, and some for right at $400 (Rock Island 1911). I carry a Glock 19 personally and like it a lot, but I do drool over the CZ-75.

Eli

I'm a Glock fan, so my first recommendation is going to be a Glock 9mm.

Smith and Wesson has come out with a new pistol recently, the SD9, it's basically a refined/fluffed and buffed Sigma. Haven't shot one, but they feel really good in the hand and shops around here have them NIB for around $360.00, if I were in the market for an inexpensive 9mm I'd definitely look into one of them.



http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=smith+sd9&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=YKh&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnsfd&biw=1280&bih=681&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1105911321493769145&sa=X&ei=QFGCTuyAH8y3tweL5O3WAQ&ved=0CE8Q8wIwAA

cappy54

I like others prefer the glock or other stricker fired guns. Ive been carring glocks since thier introduction to the US and cannot complain. Like many have said a G19 will fit the bill just rite. :worthy:

roadking

I'll also recomend the CZ-75, as a runner-up to a Ruger P-85. Some folks find the Ruger a bit large, but it fits me and has never disappointed me. Well, the CZ hasn't either.

Matt

ilove22s

chances are youre going to have to look at the Ruger SR9 lineup for NIB guns. If youre willing to look/buy used, then depending on the timing you could find B92s, CZs, Glocks and Sigs. There may still be some used Glocks in 9 out there since alot of people/departements dumped what the had for 40s.

CZs were inexpensive at one time, now they are in the 400+ range and more likely the 450+ range.

There is one inexpensive CZ clone and its the EAAs. Even the Armalite AR24s (another CZ clone) arent cheap.

if youre got an open mind and are willing to try then there are alot of used (good?) 9s out there including ones that have been stated.

as stated before, if you want recommendations/advise let us know your budget. "economical" means different things to different people. if you dont have a number, then a price range is just as good.

BPsniper

Glock 19

If it fits the hands.

calebib

My vote would be CZ75, I have one in 9mm and I love it! 100% reliable and very accurate, I've shot it in IDPA matches several times and I always placed well with it. A friend of mine is now sponsored by CZ for IDPA.

Shoemaker Seth

Thanks all for the replies. I'm trying to keep it under $500, but mostly am looking for value. Something that goes bang EVERY time the trigger is pulled. I shot a Glock 27 very well until it got stolen, so I would feel fine about getting a Glock, and am also a huge Ruger fan. I just don't have any experience with their full size autos. I love my LCR.

Shoemaker Seth

And I'm not opposed to used, as long as it's in good shape.

shotgunshooter3

I see used CZ-75's all over around here for $350-$400...

rallykid

The 27 is basically a .40 caliber 26 (9mm) so if that size fit and you liked it then look for a 26. It is a tossup is to which is my favorite pistol I own, my 19 or my 26. Both have been flawless.

KENFU1911

Shoemaker Seth wrote: »

and am also a huge Ruger fan. I just don't have any experience with their full size autos..

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_49_75/products_id/18161

Great gun..........spend the rest on ammo and holster.............Ken

bullsi1911

shotgunshooter3 wrote: »

I see used CZ-75's all over around here for $350-$400...

Get the CZ. If not, get the Ruger P95.

Both are reliable, durable pistols that will be functioning long after the Morlocks rise up and strike down the Eloi.

The CZ is more accurate, though.

DoctorWho

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/43/products_id/411545776

Bud's has a Gen 2 Glock 22 for $ 369 40 S&W