Topic: $650 limit, Best Semi-Auto Pistol? (Read 13488 times)

hatchboy · « **on:** January 24, 2010, 10:03:15 PM »

Well i took hatchwife shooting for the first time, she now wants a 9mm.
I have been looking at a
XD9
Walther P99

Anyone have any ideas? pros and cons?
Any other ideas for around 650?

Corey · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:06:17 PM »

does it have to be brand new?

ive yet to shoot a gun ive liked better then my sig. obviously you cant touch one new for under 800 but i got my p239 used for 599 with night sights and 2 mags. it could have passed as new.

raiden571 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:07:11 PM »

sig p226 they can be had for that price
beretta possibly
gun shows are your friend!

i personally hate handguns with polymer. they typically shoot like shit, are uncomfortable to hold and dont retain there value as much.

raiden571 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:08:53 PM »

Quote from: Corey on January 24, 2010, 10:06:17 PM

does it have to be brand new?

ive yet to shoot a gun ive liked better then my sig. obviously you cant touch one new for under 800 but i got my p239 used for 599 with night sights and 2 mags. it could have passed as new.

didnt realize you posted about a sig.
i rock a sig p220 and i love it. i like shooting it better than my para LD and my colt gold cup.
they just feel right to me

hatchboy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:12:23 PM »

Quote from: Corey on January 24, 2010, 10:06:17 PM

does it have to be brand new?

ive yet to shoot a gun ive liked better then my sig. obviously you cant touch one new for under 800 but i got my p239 used for 599 with night sights and 2 mags. it could have passed as new.

Well i would like New, But if it is used and in great condition i would go with that. I have heard alot about sig's, good stuff no?

Il check out gunbroker.com and see what kind of things i can come up with.

What are the main dif. between P239 and the P226?

The P99 i shot had polymer grip and stuff, and i actually enjoyed how it shot.
I also shot a taurus .45 that shot pretty decent as well.

900s · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:15:52 PM »

Quote from: raiden571 on January 24, 2010, 10:07:11 PM

gun shows are your friend!

Not quite, at least as much as they used to be. Most gun show dealers will try to fuck everyone out of their money unless you do your homework ahead of time.

Brand new Glocks can be had for less than your budget. Also, the CZ handguns are very well made and have a strong following. Most aren't polymer if that's not what you want, but they do have some plastic guns.

Most of it is really personal preference...If it were me and I had that kind of budget, I'd pick up either a new Glock or XD. Want to like the Glock better, but being a lefty the XD would probably work better. Would have no issue with a Sig either, great weapons.

Take her to a range that rents handguns, try and few and pick which one fits best for her.

Corey · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:17:41 PM »

im not sure the difference. it might be the firing type (SA or DA or both), barrel lengths etc. im not sure. all i know is the p239 is SA/DA so its nice to shoot and you dont have a 10lb trigger pull every time.

mine is a polymer grip stainless slide. its relatively light and easy to handle, i can reach the decocker, mag release, slide release with my thumb, which is more then i can say for the glocks ive handled.

hatchboy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:38:29 PM »

Quote from: 900s on January 24, 2010, 10:15:52 PM

Quote from: raiden571 on January 24, 2010, 10:07:11 PM

gun shows are your friend!

Not quite, at least as much as they used to be. Most gun show dealers will try to fuck everyone out of their money unless you do your homework ahead of time.

Brand new Glocks can be had for less than your budget. Also, the CZ handguns are very well made and have a strong following. Most aren't polymer if that's not what you want, but they do have some plastic guns.

Most of it is really personal preference...If it were me and I had that kind of budget, I'd pick up either a new Glock or XD. Want to like the Glock better, but being a lefty the XD would probably work better. Would have no issue with a Sig either, great weapons.

Take her to a range that rents handguns, try and few and pick which one fits best for her.

I have not shot a Glock before, ive looked at them, don't really know if i like the style, but i will shoot one before i buy whatever gun i decide on.
Care to educate me on what you mean by CZ handguns? I am kind of a newbie to hand guns, owned shot guns and rifles my whole life, only handgun before yesterday that i have shot is a old school ruger .357 revolver and "The Judge".

I did really enjoy how that Walther P99 shot.

Corey · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:51:17 PM »

i think he means czech guns.

not sure if hes talking newer stuff or the old CZ52.

900s · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:09:33 PM »

Yeah the newer ones, like the CZ 75.

Hang on lemme get a link...

http://cz-usa.com/products/by-category/handguns/

Most good shops should have some on hand.

Conceptz-X · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:14:20 PM »

I like my cheap ass cobra .32 and .380 autos

79fairmont · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:18:14 PM »

I had an xd9 for a long time and it was one of my favorite pistols. I have thoughts of buying another one.

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:30:42 PM »

Quote from: Conceptz-X on January 24, 2010, 11:14:20 PM

I like my cheap ass cobra .32 and .380 autos

I'd love my .380 more if I could find ammo for it.

Stealthmode · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:56:33 PM »

I'd say it'd depend on whether she EVER plans to carry it with her outside of the house. If so, full size sucks major dick. If she DOES ever plan to carry it, I'd still look into the M&P compact, Walther PPS, or a small revolver.

Another promising small handgun I looked into for Stealthwife is the new Taurus pt709 "slim".

Oh, and post pics of that bangin hot ass. :yes:

sfa22r · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:06:25 AM »

Nugget. You are .mil. You can pick up a NIB Glock 19, 2 spare mags, case, w/ nightsights for $425. Hit me on AIM...

hatchboy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:18:43 AM »

Quote from: sfa22r on January 25, 2010, 12:06:25 AM

Nugget. You are .mil. You can pick up a NIB Glock 19, 2 spare mags, case, w/ nightsights for $425. Hit me on AIM...

link

sfa22r · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:33:46 AM »

Quote from: hatchboy on January 25, 2010, 12:18:43 AM

Quote from: sfa22r on January 25, 2010, 12:06:25 AM
Nugget. You are .mil. You can pick up a NIB Glock 19, 2 spare mags, case, w/ nightsights for $425. Hit me on AIM...

link

Standard Glock LEO/Mil discount. Ask your local dealer.

hatchboy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2010, 01:19:25 AM »

why did you change your name cock bag

sfa22r · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2010, 01:23:26 AM »

Quote from: hatchboy on January 25, 2010, 01:19:25 AM

why did you change your name cock bag

You were there, nigwig

hatchboy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:24:37 AM »

Still torn between the XD 9 or the walther P99

malichite · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:36:34 AM »

I love my XD-40 Sub Compact. Carry it every day, Have over 3k rounds through it and no issues yet. It shoots like a dream and is pretty accurate to boot.

Shoot the hostage. Shooting my XD 40 with the family.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:51:13 AM »

I love the way my uncles sig shoots.

Jorsher · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:14:08 PM »

I have an XD and love it, and my father has a Walther P99 and loves it... Don't think you can go wrong either way.

I'm not sure on the price of the XDm, but it may be in the price range and you may like it better. Try them then buy one

random-strike · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2010, 01:40:45 PM »

650?

any compact 1911

cz are junk. just ask all the people that have dropped them and shot their leg. it seems 90% of the time its idiots with CZ junk that do this.

XD are good, i'm not really up to date on the price of middle level pistols

triple your budget and get a kimber ultra carry II

Passenger · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:12:07 PM »

Quote from: random-strike on January 25, 2010, 01:40:45 PM

650?

any compact 1911

cz are junk. just ask all the people that have dropped them and shot their leg. it seems 90% of the time its idiots with CZ junk that do this.

XD are good, i'm not really up to date on the price of middle level pistols

triple your budget and get a kimber ultra carry II

I dig the pro carry 2, whats the difference between it and the ultra carry?

Corey · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:13:59 PM »

he said 9mm.

Passenger · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:17:12 PM »

Quote from: Corey on January 25, 2010, 03:13:59 PM

he said 9mm.

Bah, might as well have a .22

random-strike · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:23:05 PM »

Quote from: Passenger on January 25, 2010, 03:12:07 PM

Quote from: random-strike on January 25, 2010, 01:40:45 PM
650?

any compact 1911

cz are junk. just ask all the people that have dropped them and shot their leg. it seems 90% of the time its idiots with CZ junk that do this.

XD are good, i'm not really up to date on the price of middle level pistols

triple your budget and get a kimber ultra carry II

I dig the pro carry 2, whats the difference between it and the ultra carry?

not sure it will say on the kimber website

i think the ultra carry II has laser grips

j.h.christ · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:28:05 PM »

Quote from: malichite on January 25, 2010, 02:36:34 AM

I love my XD-40 Sub Compact.

x18343

sfa22r · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Passenger on January 25, 2010, 03:17:12 PM

Quote from: Corey on January 25, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
he said 9mm.

Bah, might as well have a .22

You can shoot my foot with a .22. I get to shoot yours with a 9mm. Deal?

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