Help with Next Pistol to buy

jman30 · March 16, 2018, 12:48 AM

I currently own a ruger lcp and a glock 26. Both of these guns are good for ccw and my next purchase I want a mid to full size pistol. With all the choices out there it is difficult to choose. I would like to stick with 9mm but am open to suggestions. Glock, sig, 1911s, etc all come to mind. $700 and under is my budget im going for. What should I look into next?

Thank you!

shafter · March 16, 2018, 02:40 AM

A Glock 19 or Sig 229 would be my choice.

jman30 · March 16, 2018, 03:26 AM

Some good ideas , thank you

HistoryJunky · March 16, 2018, 07:21 AM

Do you want something like you already have or something different? Is weight a consideration? Will you ever carry this gun or is it strictly for range use or HD?

If you won't be carrying it, I'd recommend a CZ-75. They are great shooting pistols and have the lowest recoil of any 9mm pistol I have shot. They are quite heavy. They hold 16+1. Mags are cheap and easy to find.

Full size variants include the SP-01, CZ-75B, and the SP-01 Phantom(poly frame).

Mid size variants are P01(aluminum frame), P07(Poly frame), PCR(basically a P01 without a rail), and the CZ-75 compact (steel frame, 13 rounds).

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jman30 · March 16, 2018, 12:19 PM

I wouldn't mind something different. I do want something more for range use, but maybe could carry on occasion. I've never looked into cz's but they seem pretty nice and affordable.

TXAZ · March 16, 2018, 12:20 PM

Sig 229 or 226 is a rock solid choice.

weblance · March 16, 2018, 12:29 PM

The S&W M&P 2.0 is excellent

tallball · March 16, 2018, 02:30 PM

CZ's and their clones (I have several nice Tanfoglio clones) are my favorites. I bought a nice 3rd generation S&W Model 915 surplus recently for $245; they are smallish for a service pistol and might suit the OP's needs. There are a lot of nice police turn-in 40 caliber Glocks available these days for under $300. There are probably a few of the surplus Star BM's still available - it is similar to a smaller 9mm 1911 - for under $300. A few of those Italian police Berettas are still out there, though around $300 now (used to be closer to $200).

bassJAM1 · March 16, 2018, 02:48 PM

I'd go for a full size metal framed gun, something that's purely a joy to shoot. CZ75, Beretta 92, SIG 226, and a Hi Power would all be at the top of my list. Maybe a 9mm 1911 as well.

rpseraph · March 16, 2018, 03:04 PM

$700 mid to full size is a pretty wide open market, good place to be!

Personally, I would go with full size, more fun at the range. Get something with a rail so it can have a light, in my mind an essential for home defense.

Cheaper? A Canik TP9DA, $330, and some ammo.
A little more? All Steel? I'd try out a CZ75 as many have recommended. Or an Arex Zero 1.
A personal favorite is the XDm series from Springfield Armory, I don't know many people that don't shoot them well!

jman30 · March 16, 2018, 03:36 PM

All great ideas guys, going all steel sounds like a nice break from the polymer world since both my pistols are. So many good suggestions kepo them coming , thank you guys!

Cheapshooter · March 16, 2018, 04:40 PM

A few to look at for a start, but the list could be much longer.
Glock 17, or 19
CZ 75 or clone.
Beretta 92fs
Sig P320
Springfield XDm

MandolinMan · March 16, 2018, 04:44 PM

A used Sig P226 may be a nice option. If you can find one, the Browning Hi Power is THE 9mm of 9mm pistols.
CZ 75's and 1911's are also quite nice.

maddog613 · March 16, 2018, 04:51 PM

glock 23 40 s&w

moosemike · March 16, 2018, 08:13 PM

A lot of people buy a carry gun and it quickly becomes a truck gun. That's why I like the LCP and the Smith Bodyguard. Many a person thought they were going to carry a Glock daily.........

Coloradohtr · March 16, 2018, 08:25 PM

Take a look at the HK vp9. It's a great accurate reasonably priced 9mm handgun. You won't be disappointed.

cecILL · March 17, 2018, 05:58 AM

Colt 1911A1. They make them in 9mm.

Mackie244Bud · March 17, 2018, 06:58 AM

Two words: Red Dot

You already have a couple of 9mm's and want a more full size 9mm
Have you also given a thought to Red Dot Optics that Co-Witness with the Iron sights.
Red Dot's are highly recommended and get great reviews.
Just do a youtube search.

If you want something that is a great shooter and something that you "Don't Have"..
Why not look at a Sig Sauer P320 RX (compact or full size)

I have a P320 Compact RX...It was $750.00.
I know that it's just outside of your $700.00 budget but with a Sig Sauer Romeo 1 Red Dot that co-witnesses with Sig's Night Sights setup and direct from Sig Sauer.
I think that it's well worth the extra money!

Without the Red Dot a P320 would be below your budget but I say try something new.
P320 Compact and Full Size:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLs-qZMyL70

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_RUpjIyCeg

As seen in the 2nd video..
I changed out the "Medium Black Grip" assy. that came with my P320 and put the modular "Trigger Assy" into a "Small Flat Dark Earth" (FDE) Grip assy.

Walther PPS M2 RMSC
This is new for 2018 and ships with a Shield Red Dot
Shipping this month..MSRP $699.00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Y0-G0lquM

The Glock 19 MOS (modular Optic System)
Unlike the two above the G19 MOS does not come with a Red Dot.
The slide is cut out and included are different mounting plates.
What I liked about Sig's P320 RX is that their Romeo 1 Red Dot was already on the gun along with Co-witnessing Night Sights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPLnwNZFMRY

Whether you take the Red Dot Optics or not all of the above guns are good shooters.
Well at least the P320 & G19, I am not familiar with the Walther.

Mackie244 / Bud

Kvon2 · March 17, 2018, 09:20 AM

I'm shocked only a few have said 1911 so far. CZ is a great option too.

Could also look at some DA/SA options. FNX and Beretta PX4 are both awesome guns.

DA/SA steel guns? Could probably find some used SW options. I have a 659 and that thing is a tank. A lot of fun to shoot.

osbornk · March 17, 2018, 09:55 AM

My favorite gun to shoot by far is my RIA 1911 full size "Rock" in 9mm. It was known as a Tac 1 when I got it a couple of years ago. It is accurate, no malfunctions of any kind and was just under $500 delivered. I would buy it again without hesitation.

riffraff · March 17, 2018, 11:13 AM

I've got a sig 229 .40 cal I stumbled onto because a friend got broke, was gonna sell it kinda cheap, so we figured he may as well sell it to me cheap

.

I do not have a huge affinity for pistols so would never consider spending $1000 on one but unfortunately it set the standard for me which all other handguns are now judged. The thing is perfect - couldn't imagine much better. Also takes a 15 round mag (of .40 I bet 9 mil would be even more capacity) that does not screw up the way it handles at all...

After owning it all the sudden my cheepie 9 mil that I had as something I could carry without taking good care of it became unreliable garbage and now I can't accept anything of lower quality. Ruined me.

Now I will say this size is absolutely NFG for concealed carry, at least not for me, but if that's not what you want then doesn't matter.

jman30 · March 17, 2018, 01:30 PM

All great suggestions, I do like the idea of getting a DA/SA pistol and would kind of switch things up from what I currently own. SIGS are great but yeah 1k for a handgun is pretty pricey haha.

MandolinMan · March 17, 2018, 04:43 PM

Would you consider buying used? It's not hard to find used Sig's in good condition under $500....

stephen426 · March 17, 2018, 07:49 PM

How about a Glock 19 AND a Browning Buckmark for some cheap range practice.

Prof Young · March 17, 2018, 09:58 PM

I've had a Beretta 92fs for several years now. it's an HD gun and great range gun. It's a touch big to carry but I know people carry them and bigger. Double stack magazine that comes in 15 round standard but I also have an 18 round mag that is no bigger than the 15 and one 30 round that, of course, sticks out a good bit. It's very reliable, easy to field strip and shoots anything I put in it. You should be able to find one new for around $600.

Life is good.
Prof Young

March 16, 2018, 12:48 AM	#1
jman30 Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2017 Posts: 11	Help with Next Pistol to buy I currently own a ruger lcp and a glock 26. Both of these guns are good for ccw and my next purchase I want a mid to full size pistol. With all the choices out there it is difficult to choose. I would like to stick with 9mm but am open to suggestions. Glock, sig, 1911s, etc all come to mind. $700 and under is my budget im going for. What should I look into next? Thank you!

March 16, 2018, 12:20 PM	#6
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Sig 229 or 226 is a rock solid choice. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

March 16, 2018, 04:40 PM	#12
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	A few to look at for a start, but the list could be much longer. Glock 17, or 19 CZ 75 or clone. Beretta 92fs Sig P320 Springfield XDm __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

March 16, 2018, 04:44 PM	#13
MandolinMan Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2013 Posts: 339	A used Sig P226 may be a nice option. If you can find one, the Browning Hi Power is THE 9mm of 9mm pistols. CZ 75's and 1911's are also quite nice. __________________ " The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." Col. Jeff Cooper

March 16, 2018, 08:13 PM	#15
moosemike Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: Lebanon PA Posts: 535	A lot of people buy a carry gun and it quickly becomes a truck gun. That's why I like the LCP and the Smith Bodyguard. Many a person thought they were going to carry a Glock daily......... __________________ et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos

March 16, 2018, 02:40 AM	#2
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	A Glock 19 or Sig 229 would be my choice.

March 16, 2018, 03:26 AM	#3
jman30 Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2017 Posts: 11	Some good ideas , thank you

March 16, 2018, 07:21 AM	#4
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	Do you want something like you already have or something different? Is weight a consideration? Will you ever carry this gun or is it strictly for range use or HD? If you won't be carrying it, I'd recommend a CZ-75. They are great shooting pistols and have the lowest recoil of any 9mm pistol I have shot. They are quite heavy. They hold 16+1. Mags are cheap and easy to find. Full size variants include the SP-01, CZ-75B, and the SP-01 Phantom(poly frame). Mid size variants are P01(aluminum frame), P07(Poly frame), PCR(basically a P01 without a rail), and the CZ-75 compact (steel frame, 13 rounds). Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

March 16, 2018, 12:19 PM	#5
jman30 Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2017 Posts: 11	I wouldn't mind something different. I do want something more for range use, but maybe could carry on occasion. I've never looked into cz's but they seem pretty nice and affordable.

March 16, 2018, 12:29 PM	#7
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	The S&W M&P 2.0 is excellent

March 16, 2018, 02:30 PM	#8
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	CZ's and their clones (I have several nice Tanfoglio clones) are my favorites. I bought a nice 3rd generation S&W Model 915 surplus recently for $245; they are smallish for a service pistol and might suit the OP's needs. There are a lot of nice police turn-in 40 caliber Glocks available these days for under $300. There are probably a few of the surplus Star BM's still available - it is similar to a smaller 9mm 1911 - for under $300. A few of those Italian police Berettas are still out there, though around $300 now (used to be closer to $200).

March 16, 2018, 02:48 PM	#9
bassJAM1 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 147	I'd go for a full size metal framed gun, something that's purely a joy to shoot. CZ75, Beretta 92, SIG 226, and a Hi Power would all be at the top of my list. Maybe a 9mm 1911 as well.

March 16, 2018, 03:04 PM	#10
rpseraph Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2015 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 454	$700 mid to full size is a pretty wide open market, good place to be! Personally, I would go with full size, more fun at the range. Get something with a rail so it can have a light, in my mind an essential for home defense. Cheaper? A Canik TP9DA, $330, and some ammo. A little more? All Steel? I'd try out a CZ75 as many have recommended. Or an Arex Zero 1. A personal favorite is the XDm series from Springfield Armory, I don't know many people that don't shoot them well!

March 16, 2018, 03:36 PM	#11
jman30 Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2017 Posts: 11	All great ideas guys, going all steel sounds like a nice break from the polymer world since both my pistols are. So many good suggestions kepo them coming , thank you guys!

March 16, 2018, 04:51 PM	#14
maddog613 Junior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: san jacinto ca. Posts: 11	glock 23 40 s&w

March 16, 2018, 08:25 PM	#16
Coloradohtr Member Join Date: February 29, 2016 Posts: 49	Take a look at the HK vp9. It's a great accurate reasonably priced 9mm handgun. You won't be disappointed.

March 17, 2018, 05:58 AM	#17
cecILL Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: central IL Posts: 769	Colt 1911A1. They make them in 9mm.

March 17, 2018, 06:58 AM	#18
Mackie244Bud Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	Two words: Red Dot You already have a couple of 9mm's and want a more full size 9mm Have you also given a thought to Red Dot Optics that Co-Witness with the Iron sights. Red Dot's are highly recommended and get great reviews. Just do a youtube search. If you want something that is a great shooter and something that you "Don't Have".. Why not look at a Sig Sauer P320 RX (compact or full size) I have a P320 Compact RX...It was $750.00. I know that it's just outside of your $700.00 budget but with a Sig Sauer Romeo 1 Red Dot that co-witnesses with Sig's Night Sights setup and direct from Sig Sauer. I think that it's well worth the extra money! Without the Red Dot a P320 would be below your budget but I say try something new. P320 Compact and Full Size: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLs-qZMyL70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_RUpjIyCeg As seen in the 2nd video.. I changed out the "Medium Black Grip" assy. that came with my P320 and put the modular "Trigger Assy" into a "Small Flat Dark Earth" (FDE) Grip assy. Walther PPS M2 RMSC This is new for 2018 and ships with a Shield Red Dot Shipping this month..MSRP $699.00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Y0-G0lquM The Glock 19 MOS (modular Optic System) Unlike the two above the G19 MOS does not come with a Red Dot. The slide is cut out and included are different mounting plates. What I liked about Sig's P320 RX is that their Romeo 1 Red Dot was already on the gun along with Co-witnessing Night Sights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPLnwNZFMRY Whether you take the Red Dot Optics or not all of the above guns are good shooters. Well at least the P320 & G19, I am not familiar with the Walther. Mackie244 / Bud Last edited by Mackie244Bud; March 17, 2018 at 07:50 AM.

March 17, 2018, 09:20 AM	#19
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	I'm shocked only a few have said 1911 so far. CZ is a great option too. Could also look at some DA/SA options. FNX and Beretta PX4 are both awesome guns. DA/SA steel guns? Could probably find some used SW options. I have a 659 and that thing is a tank. A lot of fun to shoot.

March 17, 2018, 09:55 AM	#20
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	My favorite gun to shoot by far is my RIA 1911 full size "Rock" in 9mm. It was known as a Tac 1 when I got it a couple of years ago. It is accurate, no malfunctions of any kind and was just under $500 delivered. I would buy it again without hesitation.

March 17, 2018, 11:13 AM	#21
riffraff Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2016 Posts: 629	I've got a sig 229 .40 cal I stumbled onto because a friend got broke, was gonna sell it kinda cheap, so we figured he may as well sell it to me cheap . I do not have a huge affinity for pistols so would never consider spending $1000 on one but unfortunately it set the standard for me which all other handguns are now judged. The thing is perfect - couldn't imagine much better. Also takes a 15 round mag (of .40 I bet 9 mil would be even more capacity) that does not screw up the way it handles at all... After owning it all the sudden my cheepie 9 mil that I had as something I could carry without taking good care of it became unreliable garbage and now I can't accept anything of lower quality. Ruined me. Now I will say this size is absolutely NFG for concealed carry, at least not for me, but if that's not what you want then doesn't matter.

March 17, 2018, 01:30 PM	#22
jman30 Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2017 Posts: 11	All great suggestions, I do like the idea of getting a DA/SA pistol and would kind of switch things up from what I currently own. SIGS are great but yeah 1k for a handgun is pretty pricey haha.

March 17, 2018, 04:43 PM	#23
MandolinMan Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2013 Posts: 339	Would you consider buying used? It's not hard to find used Sig's in good condition under $500.... __________________ " The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." Col. Jeff Cooper

March 17, 2018, 07:49 PM	#24
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	How about a Glock 19 AND a Browning Buckmark for some cheap range practice. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

March 17, 2018, 09:58 PM	#25
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,403	I really enjoy my Beretta 92fs I've had a Beretta 92fs for several years now. it's an HD gun and great range gun. It's a touch big to carry but I know people carry them and bigger. Double stack magazine that comes in 15 round standard but I also have an 18 round mag that is no bigger than the 15 and one 30 round that, of course, sticks out a good bit. It's very reliable, easy to field strip and shoots anything I put in it. You should be able to find one new for around $600. Life is good. Prof Young