Time to Replace my 9mm

[Fast Forward]

I,m a big fan of the CZ75,,,Mine gets better every time I use it

[JLA]

Originally Posted by Fast Forward

I,m a big fan of the CZ75,,,Mine gets better every time I use it

I rolle dmine thru the wringer yesterday too. Shooting 16 oz water bottles at 50 yards as well as the steel plates at both 25 and 50 with 125 gr cast handloads.

[CCHolderinMaine]

Originally Posted by user

LT $500 for a 9mm semiauto?
Not much point in that.
Why not just buy more ammo?
Or save your pennies and buy something really good. It's not like gasoline, where you have to buy some every week, so it makes sense to find the cheapest fillin' station. If you get a good gun, your grandchildren will get some use out of it someday, and it will provide you enormous satisfaction while you're alive to have it. Kahr K9 or Sig 229, for example. Not really that much more expensive.

I agree, save a few hundred more and buy a Sig. I disagree on the model, I suggest a 226. I guarantee you'll love it a little more every time you pull it out.

[The_Rifleman]

Well, I am thinking I'll have to do some wheeling and dealing in order to get a Ruger 1911 for around $600... which shouldn't be too hard.

Ruger SR1911 Semi-Auto Pistol 6700, 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP), 5 in, Wood Grip, Stainless Finish, 8 Rd

After looking at all the guns and videos webpages and such, that seems to be the cheapest pistol that I am sure I'll be satisfied with.

There is probably a 6 month backlog. :/

[the old gringo]

as retired leo the glock is hard to beat simple and all kinks have been worked out nothing against the others bt when all is on the line my 40 cal glock and my series 80 colt are comming out cheers

Originally Posted by The_Rifleman

I traded my Smith & Wesson 659 9mm for my 686 357 and now I need to fill that void with a semi-auto handgun. I have it narrowed down to a few choices under $500. Tell me which one you think is best.

9mm

Glock 17 Standard Pistol PI1750203, 9mm, 4.49 in, Polymer Grip, Black Finish, Fixed Sights, 17 Rd
I have shot a few Glocks and they seemed to work well, but I'd rather have a single and double action auto.

Ruger KP95PR15 Pistol 13014, 9mm, 3.9 in, Black Synthetic Grip, Stainless Finish, 15 Rd, Pic Rail
It seems that my price range doesn't lend to longer barrels. I like the rail for an accessory.

Taurus PT-92 Large Frame Pistol 1920159M17, 9mm, 5", Checkered Rubber Grip, Stainless Finish, 17 Rd, Fixed Sights
I love the looks, (looks like a Beretta,) and barrel length, and price. I like this one the most.

Beretta Px4 Storm Double/Single Action Pistol JXF9F21, 9mm, 4", Polymer Grip, Black Matte Finish, 17 Rd
My brother had a Beretta, (looked like the Taurus above,) and it was the smoothest 9mm I've ever worked, maybe this one is as smooth?

Sig 2022 Pistol Pistol E20229B, 9mm, 3.9 in, Black Synthetic Grip, Black Finish, Contrast Sights, 15 Rd
I hear great things about these weapons.


45 Auto

American Tactical 1911 FX Series Pistol ATIGFX45MIL, 45 ACP, 5 in, Mahagony Grip, Blue Finish, 8 Rd
This is the only 1911 pistol I can afford.


380

Bersa Thunder 380 Pistol THUN380BLDLX, 380 ACP, 3-1/2", Polymer Grip, Blue Finish, 9 Rd
I like the price and it looks cool... I wonder how finicky 380 is to reload? I got a 25 auto to shoot pretty darn good.


32 Auto

Bersa Thunder 32 T32N, 32 ACP, 3.5", Checkered Black Polymer Grip, Nickel Finish, 10 Rd
I like the price of these guns.


Do you have any suggestions other than these?
*looks some more*

[Tom]

You left the CZ-75 and SIG 226 off your list.

[The_Rifleman]

Originally Posted by Tom

You left the CZ-75 and SIG 226 off your list.

My list has changed a lot since my initial post...

This is the CZ I am interested in.
CZ 75B Semi-Auto Pistol 01104, 9mm, 4.7", Black Plastic Grip, Duo-Tone Finish, 16 Rd

I'd rather have stainless but that costs $150 more; $100 more than my new and improved limit.

[JLA]

Thats a very good choice Ron. I have a CZ 75 Cold War Commemorative #411 of 999 made. It is a nail driver. And feels oh so good in the hand..

[3/2 STA SS]

Thats a great pistol. A must have...

[Inthewind1976]

I agree with Jackson - get yourself an RIA in 9mm!! As a second choice I would agree with CC - Sig 226 is a fantastic weapon as well. Nothing wrong with the CZ, Ive just never owned one and only shot one once - good weapon tho.

[vaskeet]

Ruger for me cheep and built like a tank Randy

[Gun Geezer]

This is a joke right? You've got to be kidding! With this list there is no choice. It's GLOCK or a rock!

[CampingJosh]

If you're still looking at the CZs, the best prices I've found online are right here: http://czcustom.com/CZ-UB-USA-Factory-Pistols.aspx

[ozo]

First criteria.......getting rid of the 659......
buy and trade[for] guns to accumulate more,
not to ever get rid of any.
From your list, I would have to go with the Sig2022
because of price/versatility [although I had the 1st
issue with one of MamaOzo's Sig's stove-piping and
feed issue recently, really surprised me]
I, oZo, say.......fill the void with ANOTHER revolver.......
Or get a Bersa .22, a Ruger Mark........less $$$$ and get
another centerfire revolver.

[Insulation Tim]

I wouldn't over look the Kimber Solo. Great CCW gun and got a very good writeup in the recent Gun Digest. I like mine but the downside is that it only holds 6 rounds.

[noslolo]

I love my Kahr, but i didn't break the bank to get it. I Have heard of people having issues, but mine has been flawless.

[Fast Forward]

Originally Posted by CCHolderinMaine

I agree, save a few hundred more and buy a Sig. I disagree on the model, I suggest a 226. I guarantee you'll love it a little more every time you pull it out.

A CZ75B can be Bought on-line for around 450,00 that leaves you with enough left over to buy 3-4 boxes of Ammo