Advice on new EDC/Range gun

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

OK, I got hit by a bus the other day and was given 4K to spend on a gun (to not take the bus company to court). I’m trying to find a great range gun/EDC and need input. I hate Glocks or any really light guns. Don’t want a CZ, been there done that. I love accuracy and something I can put an SRO on (cause I’m old). So far I can only think of one gun, so I thought I’d ask for thoughts, anything come to mind?

 

[j99tc88]

Thinking about what I have, of all if only one Wilson combat edc x9. Mine does not have dot capability but some of their guns do. Feels the best in my hand and I can shoot it the best. Concealable but just heavy enough for range day , My two cents

 

[Glock 'em down]

Thinking about what I have, of all if only one Wilson combat edc x9. Mine does not have dot capability but some of their guns do. Feels the best in my hand and I can shoot it the best. Concealable but just heavy enough for range day , My two cents

So sorry that happened to you.

Yeah, if I had four grand to spend on a pistola, I would probably go with Wilson Combat too.

Probably this one...

 

[TANSTAAFL]

What Caliber do you like? Many good 9's and 45's. Really like the S&W M&P 5.7 (very thin plus set up for MOS and a tac driver), or The M&P line in general. They have far better triggers and not too light, not to heavy. Props to Springfield Armory as well. I know all of these are far less than your budget, but you can buy a lot of ammo with the difference. Same if you upgrade to the FNH FiveseveN MRD which is closer to your $4,000 budget, and on all of the aforementioned guns you can put a quality red dot on them. Yes, there are many in the $4,000 range that are excellent, like the Staccato's which are accurate and patterned after the 1911 in 9 and 45.

 

[Glocktogo]

https://staccato2011.com/shop/handguns

They make some special editions you can find at Dawson Precision as well.

https://dawsonprecision.com/guns/staccato/

 

[ghickstx]

Can't go wrong with Wilson combat edc-x9 my everyday carry, STI or Staccato. Took the SRO off my Wilson and put a Holosun 2 MOA dot 32 MOA circle for me the way to go. At the range today at 15' was keeping a 2" grouping (18 rounds) firing about every second, not bad for an old guy with Shakey hand and can't see well.

 

[Dmc707]

Nighthawk 10mm should soak up most of that green candy

 

[Sig365CCW]

Depends on what you would actually do with it once the new wears off. I’d buy something reliable and easily carried in the $1000 range and then either buy more guns or toys. Or bank it if I was being practical.

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

I’m thinking of going a little higher. Maybe an Atlas Athena? Anyone shot one?

 

[Shadowrider]

Another option is a Langdon Beretta 92 all decked out.