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3/22/2008 2:21:43 PM EDT
First and foremost I'd like to say I'm not a handgun guy.  My background is carbine rifles.  I've always thrown around the idea of getting a handgun, but nothing more than that.  I'd like to take a tactical carbine course and they all require a handgun.  Of course this has me thinking more about handguns.  I'm looking for something that is DA/SA, 9mm, "high" round cap, but still small enough for CCW if I chose that route.

I've narrowed down my search to the PX4 and FNP9, but was wondering what other choices are there?  Oh, max price is $450, but would like to stay under $400 if possible.
3/22/2008 2:30:21 PM EDT
[#1]
Do you have any experience with handguns? What makes you want a DA/SA over a SAO or DAO?

The G19 is probably the most popular choice for a 9mm CCW-able-but-not-too-small handgun, but it doesn't meet your DA/SA criteria.
3/22/2008 2:53:10 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Do you have any experience with handguns? What makes you want a DA/SA over a SAO or DAO?

The G19 is probably the most popular choice for a 9mm CCW-able-but-not-too-small handgun, but it doesn't meet your DA/SA criteria.

That, or an XD9 would be my choice.
3/22/2008 4:09:00 PM EDT
[#3]
Ive used the Berretta M9 and Sig P229 extensively.  I love the P229, but can't afford the price.  Honestly, I like DA/SA because its what I've used.  I'd be up for trying a DA if it had a relatively short trigger pull and around the 4-5 lb mark.
3/22/2008 6:00:12 PM EDT
[#4]
M&P 9/9c.
3/22/2008 9:01:34 PM EDT
[#5]
You need a Glock 19
3/22/2008 9:08:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Glock19 or M&P9C will serve you well.
3/23/2008 5:31:51 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
Ive used the Berretta M9 and Sig P229 extensively.  I love the P229, but can't afford the price.  Honestly, I like DA/SA because its what I've used.  I'd be up for trying a DA if it had a relatively short trigger pull and around the 4-5 lb mark.


How about a Sig P6? $259.95
3/23/2008 7:02:48 PM EDT
[#8]
Absolutely love the P6:

DA/SA  +1
Under 400 +1
CCW if he chooses that route +1 (P6 is my winter carry gun)
9mm +1
"high" round cap -1 (8+1)

On the whole I think you would be pleased with the gun.
3/24/2008 8:16:50 AM EDT
[#9]
to fit your criteria:

the SW all metal lines, Ruger autos, Berettas (storm and 92, etc), FN, etc
Sig (P229/228 would be my choice), HK USPs would be my choices

of your 2, either one is a fine choice for the price, but i prefer sigs and Hks over FNs and Berettas when it comes to HGs...YMMV
3/24/2008 8:27:23 AM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
You need a Glock 19


+1 & See sigline.