Which 9mm for me?

[DRC458]

I've decided I want another 9mm. I don't own one at all any more. It's got to be a 9mm ... not a .380, not a 9x18, not a .40, not a .45. I'm thinking of cheap and plentiful ammo. I want a 'budget-friendly' pistol ... something that won't break the bank. The intention is to use it to take some classes (i.e. USSA) and for part-time carry. I also want something to help get my wife and adult daughter back into shooting. I've kinda' been eyeing the KelTec PF9, P11, Ruger LC9 to give you an idea. I have fondled a PF9, and it is really smaller than I want, so I wonder if the LC9 won't fall into the same category. I want to be able to pick from a variety of holsters and mag carriers. I want something that I can consider as reliable as they get (I know NOTHING is 100%). What other options should I consider? I'm calling upon the masters ... thanks for your input!

Don

 

[Sanjuro82]

So many good choices. BTW what's your price limit?

S&W M&P 9c ($399-450)

SIG 2022 ($350-425)

Bersa Thunder UC Pro 9 ($350-400)

CZ P07 Duty ($399-450)

If you are wanting single stack than the LC9 is a good choice, but it's not as "shootable" as the ones listed above.

 

[Biggsly]

Glock

 

[DRC458]

BTW what's your price limit?


If you are wanting single stack than the LC9 is a good choice, but it's not as "shootable" as the ones listed above.

Ah, good points, thanks. Want to keep it under $400. Single/double stack is really not an issue, except as it might relate to the female shooters.

 

[Sanjuro82]

Glock

Good choice, I didn't list it above as I figured he wanted to stay around $400.

 

[Biggsly]

Good choice, I didn't list it above as I figured he wanted to stay around $400.

I just thought I would toss it out there. You can find some good Glock deal time to time. I like the M&P too.

 

[dieseltech09]

Buy a used glock 17 or 19. I picked up a used gen 2 glock 17 for $350.

 

[Sanjuro82]

For around 400 any of these will probably serve you well. I'd try as many of them out as you can before making a final decision.

SIG Pro 2022
Bersa Thunder UC Pro 9
CZ P07 Duty
Stoeger Cougar 8000
Ruger SR9/ SR9c
Ruger P95
Taurus 24/7 Gen 2 (make sure it's a gen 2, the gen 1 suck!!)
S&W SD9

BTW if you can find a CZ-75 for around 400 then by all mean GET IT!!!

 

[DRC458]

Price is the ONLY reason I didn't mention Glock.

 

[dvPete]

For under $400, I like the Ruger P95. A little big for carry maybe, but pretty much as reliable as it gets & easy to shoot.