Posted: 6/27/2010 10:54:09 AM EDT
| I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks |
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For a "service grade" concealed carry weapon there a few options.
Depending on your individual frame you may be able to carry some larger weapons. Right off of the top of my head i would recommend an M&P 9c or a G19. If you're looking for weapons that will be conceivably "reliable" enough you could look at a walther PPS, a springfield EMP or the khar line of weapons. You have alot of choices but honestly, i think you will find that most people that know what they're talking about will recommend an uber reliable platform like a Glock or an M&P. |
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I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks I picked up this Glock 19 at Academy for $529 plus tax. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/f826d966.jpg?t=1277665817 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/b289d590.jpg First post nails it. G19 or G26 |
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I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks I picked up this Glock 19 at Academy for $529 plus tax. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/f826d966.jpg?t=1277665817 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/b289d590.jpg /thread |
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Looks like Buds Gun Shop has the G19 for $494 delivered price...have to log in to get the price.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_43/products_id/13711 |
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If you want something thinner than a Glock 19, look at the Kahr CW9. (About $420 new) I carry it alot more than I do my G19. It just kind of dissapears. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/18442 |
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i would recommend a compact model Glock. these can be had for around $500(new!) if you shop around. if you like 9mm you will not be disappointed with a G19. if you would feel more comfortable launching some bigger bullets you cannot go wrong with a G23... same size as the G19 but chambered for .40S&W. you'll lose 2 rounds in magazine capacity but carry spare 15rd. G22 mags.
here's my go-to CCW: G19 w/ Truglo's TFO sights... http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/05LT/0306001014a.jpg my load-out consists of 15+1 in the pistol with 2 spare G17 (17rd.) magazines (50 rounds of 9mm Gold Dot HPs!) 
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Under $500 you can get a CZ P07 Duty, Ruger P95 or an XD. All great handguns. +1. You can probably also swing an SR9 or SR9c for less than $500, both of which will probably conceal better than a P95. Might also look at a police trade in S&W 3rd generation auto. You can probably also get a new CZ75B at or under the $500 mark. Not the best CCW due to its size, but it'll still be working reliably after we're all dead and buried. |
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Under $500 you can get a CZ P07 Duty, Ruger P95 or an XD. All great handguns. +1. You can probably also swing an SR9 or SR9c for less than $500, both of which will probably conceal better than a P95. Might also look at a police trade in S&W 3rd generation auto. You can probably also get a new CZ75B at or under the $500 mark. Not the best CCW due to its size, but it'll still be working reliably after we're all dead and buried. +1 CZ is a outstanding Pistol |
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Glock 19 - First choice if only one 9mm
For the money, grab a police trade-in Glock 19 for your absolute best all around CCW and one man gun. You can find them used for $435-450. Well worth the price and you can learn all you need at GlockTalk
34 or so parts. If any break, you're looking at $10-15 to fix usually and they are both accurate and durable. If I could only have one gun, it would be the Glock 19. If you like Sigs, Sig 239 2nd choice. You could also go for a compact Sig P239 - another great shooter. Or you could shoot a classic - a Smith and Wesson 3913. http://www.thegunzone.com/3913nl.html http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/sw3913tswreview.pdf Great trigger: Look at this beauty! 
There is a batch of Maine State Police trade-ins for $520 right now. |
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I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks I can only tell you what I have and trust. S&W M&P9c HK USP 9mm compact Glock 19 Walther PPS |
| Glock 26, 17, or 19. Like you I set a price range of about 500. I picked up one of my 17s for just under 500 and a Gen 4 17 for just over 500. I picked up the Gen 4 at Cabelas at a special sale they were having. Looking around you should be able to find some good deals. |
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Lots of options for $500. That will more than get you a quality firearm.
With some searching you could find a new or used Glock. The 19 would be my preference. A Springfield XD. Sig P250... though some might not like them. A Kel-tec PF-9 A Kel-Tec P-11 Again with some searching, you could find a used Kahr CW9 for under that. The MSRP is I think, $549, so you should be able to find a new one for a bit less and a used one for under $400 with a bit of searching and patience. The CZs are pretty damn good guns for not a lot of money. |
| OP, go and handle a G19 before you decide on that. I found out the hard and expensive way that I cannot tolerate Glocks. Just make sure the Glock works for you. If you don't find it to be comfortable, there are other pistols that are it's equal that will be much more ergonomic. |
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The two 9s that I would look at for a first time buy are Glock and the Smith and Wesson M&P. Both offer fullsize and compact models.
The M&P is said by many to have better ergonomics and be easier to shoot. The Glock(in 9mm) sets the benchmark for reliability and ease of service. Both are exceptional firearms. |
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I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks I can only tell you what I have and trust. S&W M&P9c HK USP 9mm compact Glock 19 Walther PPS What do you think of the PPS? Can you give some feedback on that one? And also the USP compact? The PPS seems like it might be soooo thin it might be annoying when shooting. Do you find that? I like the idea of it though. I'm really interested in the USP Compact right now. |
| If you join GSSF you can get a Glock for $420 or so. It costs $35 to join. So we are talking about $455 plus tax. Google GSSF for information or check the Glock section of this site. Also Glocktalk is a good place to look. Basically you should get the Glock 19. |
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You can get a GREAT Carry Pistol for 500.00 or so
Glock 19 or 26 is a great choice S&W M&P9C...I carry this one a lot.. S&W are running a rebate of 50.00 till OCT. for a new purchase... Sig P250 can be found for that price Sig Pro SP2022..I Highly recomend this one...also in my carry rotation although a bit larger than a Glock19 Sprigfield XD's Sub compact If you really look hard online you can find a Used Sig 229 for about that price if you want to go that route I also carry a 229 a lot... So you have a lot of choices shop and compare they are all really great pistols |
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Under $500 you can get a CZ P07 Duty, Ruger P95 or an XD. All great handguns. +1. You can probably also swing an SR9 or SR9c for less than $500, both of which will probably conceal better than a P95. Might also look at a police trade in S&W 3rd generation auto. You can probably also get a new CZ75B at or under the $500 mark. Not the best CCW due to its size, but it'll still be working reliably after we're all dead and buried. +1 CZ is a outstanding Pistol I used to carry my CZ75 Compact on a regular basis. |
| I picked up a Kahr K9 used for $458 with 2 7 rd mags and nightsights. Shoots great and is in my pocket now great for summer time going to get a holster in the mail soon for it IWB it will really disappear. I carry spare 7 rd mag in a Leatherman pouch. A CW9 is about $415 new but the all stainless tames the 9mm +p rounds I carry no problem. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Under $500 you can get a CZ P07 Duty, Ruger P95 or an XD. All great handguns. +1. You can probably also swing an SR9 or SR9c for less than $500, both of which will probably conceal better than a P95. Might also look at a police trade in S&W 3rd generation auto. You can probably also get a new CZ75B at or under the $500 mark. Not the best CCW due to its size, but it'll still be working reliably after we're all dead and buried. +1 CZ is a outstanding Pistol I used to carry my CZ75 Compact on a regular basis. CZ75 Compact. |
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I have been looking for a decent 9mm for ccw for under 500 bucks or so. i dont have the money for some of the highter end brands. So what do you guys have? pics if possible would be nice. thanks I picked up this Glock 19 at Academy for $529 plus tax. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/f826d966.jpg?t=1277665817 http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n225/texjames/b289d590.jpg First post nails it. G19 or G26 yeppers G26 owner here i'll be a g19 owner on bonus payout day :) |