DA/SA 40 recommendation

gweyns114 · April 4, 2019, 05:53 PM

Hey everybody I’m new to the forum today. Currently my only pistol is an XDS in 45. It’s a great cc pistol but it’s low capacity, not the funnest to take out shooting, and I really don’t concealed carry all that often. It spends more time in my truck and open carry when I’m hiking or mt biking. I’m looking for a DA/SA with decent capacity that’s fun to shoot and could be carried concealed from time to time for under $600. My local gun store has a CZ P07 40 that I’m pretty interested in especially considering they stopped making them last year. Other guns I’m interested in are the sig sp2022, fnx 40, and the hk p30. Should I go ahead and pick up the P07, or should I choose one of the other options?

sigarms228 · April 4, 2019, 06:01 PM

Since the HK P30 in .40 goes for around $500 - $575 these days that would be my choice. I really like my P30L in 9MM a whole lot. The only downside might be the cost of extra magazines. If not to heavy for you a used or CPO metal frame SIG P229 would be a terrific pistol too. I have seen lots of really nice used ones for close to $400.

gweyns114 · April 4, 2019, 06:46 PM

My dad has a sig p220 sas and that is a really nice gun. Still not very high capacity but a blast to shoot. The sp2022 was in my price range brand new but I’ll have to keep an eye out for a used p229.

SATRP · April 4, 2019, 08:30 PM

P229

rodfac · April 4, 2019, 08:35 PM

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Keep an eye out for a used p229

Good advice and Sig makes a very good pistol...you'll never have to upgrade. If the grip suits you, that'd be my advice. It's a p226 in all but bbl. length making it easier to conceal. In my opinion, Sig makes the best of the DA/SA pistols. Get one with tritium Sig night sights, a must-have on any carry gun in my opinion. YMMv and probably will. Rod

pblanc · April 4, 2019, 08:37 PM

There have been a ton of great deals on CPO SIG P229s in .40 S&W in the last couple of years. I picked up one in virtually like-new condition with a no-rail West German frame last year from CDNN for $500. The SIG P229 handles .40 S&W extremely well.

chaim · April 4, 2019, 10:12 PM

I'm a big CZ fan. I have a full sized 75B, a 75 Compact, a P01 and a PCR, and long ago I had a 40B.

I also used to have a SIG P229 in .40. I sold it when I needed the funds more than the gun and have regretted it since. I finally bought another the other day (a local gunshop had a used .40S&W at a nice price).

If you can find a nice used P229 at a decent price, jump on it. The CZ P07 is just fine, most who own them are quite happy. However, I'd be willing to go on a limb and say that the P229 in .40S&W is probably the nicest .40S&W pistol made, and definitely the nicest DA/SA .40 made.

gbclarkson · April 4, 2019, 10:17 PM

If you don't mind used, a Beretta 96 would be worth looking at.

Welcome to the forum.

Are there any rental ranges in your area?

Siggy-06 · April 4, 2019, 10:29 PM

You might be able to find a gently used HK USP for $600 or under. Definitely my most favorite DA/SA .40 for sure.

gweyns114 · April 4, 2019, 11:11 PM

Looks like the top two contenders after your recommendations and some research are the p229 and the p30. I’ve got a cousin with a p229 that I’ll have to put some rounds through. I don’t know anyone with a p30 so I’ll have to hold one in the store and see how it feels. Thanks for the help guys!!

TXAZ · April 4, 2019, 11:59 PM

+1 Sig 229
+1 Sig 226
+1 Beretta 92FS

Fishbed77 · April 5, 2019, 09:32 AM

Keep your eyes on websites like Aimsurplus, J&G, and even Gunbroker.

Plenty of trade-in and surplus .40SW service pistols are out there and can be found for good prices as many agencies are dumping .40SW for 9x19mm.

IdaD · April 5, 2019, 10:01 AM

Find a police trade in Sig.

Polinese · April 5, 2019, 10:52 AM

budsguns had pre owned p229s in 40 for 400 recently. mine was a non rail with 3 mags.

vaskeet · April 5, 2019, 11:59 AM

I got a sig red box (CPO) P229 40 from buds for a little over $400

JDBerg · April 5, 2019, 12:37 PM

I have a Sig P226 in .40, paid about $500 a few years back, and I think these are a great choice at a good price in this caliber.

T. O'Heir · April 5, 2019, 01:09 PM

"...XDS in 45...funnest(SIC) to take out shooting..." Change ammo. While it is best and you need to practice with the ammo you use for CCW, not all shooting has to be practicing for CCW.
In any case, you really need to try a .40 S&W before buying one if you can. Any local shops with a range where you can rent one?
Try a PO7 if you can. Short barrels tend to have more muzzle blast. Means they're not always fun to shoot because shooting is fun. And the thing needs to fit your hand.

gweyns114 · April 5, 2019, 01:47 PM

Anybody have experience ordering from TSS warehouse? They've got factory refurbished p229s for $430 with free shipping. Just about the lowest price I've found so far, but I haven't been able to get ahold of them to find out if the guns come with a case, mags, e2 grips, etc. CDNN has a couple brand new p229s for only $579, and it's tempting to spend the extra $150 for a brand new gun with all of the goodies...

mellow_c · April 6, 2019, 03:04 AM

I dont know much about the CZ PO7 that you're looking at. I would assume it's probably a good gun. If you have done your research and like it, go for it...

But the only recommendation I can give based on experience and what seems to fit your criteria is a Sig P229.

Lots of good used and refurbished ones out there for $450-$550. Not sure what a new one goes for but they cant be too much more than that, can they???

subhuman · April 6, 2019, 06:12 PM

my personal 3 Sig P229, CZ 40B, USP 40

Beretta 96 is a good option along with the CZ P07/09
Striker fired the all around good for nearly anything G23 and the S&W M&P 40 2.0

I havent bought a 2.0 yet but shot it and like it

tallball · April 7, 2019, 10:06 AM

I got a police trade-in P229 for under $300. The finish is scratched, but I don't care. It's a high quality firearm and an excellent shooter.

smee78 · April 7, 2019, 07:05 PM

I got a police trade-in P229 for under $350 but it was in 357sig, I would love to add a 40 cal barrel to the collection. I also would keep an eye out for an FNX-40 or Beretta 96, all good options.

R_P_K_ · April 7, 2019, 07:55 PM

Summit GunBroker has Smith and Wesson 4006 tsw, under $400

sparkyv · April 8, 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TXAZ

+1 Sig 229
+1 Sig 226
+1 Beretta 92FS

+1 Sig 229
+1 CZ P-07 (polymer, so snappier than the SIGs)
+1 Sig 226

Cowboyfromhell · April 8, 2019, 08:01 AM

I picked up a USP 40 used in immaculate condition for $600 a couple years ago and absolutely love this gun! It's my dedicated nightstand gun and highly recommend.

April 4, 2019, 05:53 PM	#1
gweyns114 Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2019 Posts: 7	DA/SA 40 recommendation Hey everybody I’m new to the forum today. Currently my only pistol is an XDS in 45. It’s a great cc pistol but it’s low capacity, not the funnest to take out shooting, and I really don’t concealed carry all that often. It spends more time in my truck and open carry when I’m hiking or mt biking. I’m looking for a DA/SA with decent capacity that’s fun to shoot and could be carried concealed from time to time for under $600. My local gun store has a CZ P07 40 that I’m pretty interested in especially considering they stopped making them last year. Other guns I’m interested in are the sig sp2022, fnx 40, and the hk p30. Should I go ahead and pick up the P07, or should I choose one of the other options?

April 4, 2019, 06:01 PM	#2
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	Since the HK P30 in .40 goes for around $500 - $575 these days that would be my choice. I really like my P30L in 9MM a whole lot. The only downside might be the cost of extra magazines. If not to heavy for you a used or CPO metal frame SIG P229 would be a terrific pistol too. I have seen lots of really nice used ones for close to $400. __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin

April 4, 2019, 10:29 PM	#9
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	You might be able to find a gently used HK USP for $600 or under. Definitely my most favorite DA/SA .40 for sure. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

April 4, 2019, 11:59 PM	#11
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	+1 Sig 229 +1 Sig 226 +1 Beretta 92FS __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

April 5, 2019, 12:37 PM	#16
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	I have a Sig P226 in .40, paid about $500 a few years back, and I think these are a great choice at a good price in this caliber. __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

April 4, 2019, 06:46 PM	#3
gweyns114 Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2019 Posts: 7	My dad has a sig p220 sas and that is a really nice gun. Still not very high capacity but a blast to shoot. The sp2022 was in my price range brand new but I’ll have to keep an eye out for a used p229.

April 4, 2019, 08:30 PM	#4
SATRP Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2019 Posts: 108	P229

April 4, 2019, 08:37 PM	#6
pblanc Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 697	There have been a ton of great deals on CPO SIG P229s in .40 S&W in the last couple of years. I picked up one in virtually like-new condition with a no-rail West German frame last year from CDNN for $500. The SIG P229 handles .40 S&W extremely well.

April 4, 2019, 10:12 PM	#7
chaim Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,095	I'm a big CZ fan. I have a full sized 75B, a 75 Compact, a P01 and a PCR, and long ago I had a 40B. I also used to have a SIG P229 in .40. I sold it when I needed the funds more than the gun and have regretted it since. I finally bought another the other day (a local gunshop had a used .40S&W at a nice price). If you can find a nice used P229 at a decent price, jump on it. The CZ P07 is just fine, most who own them are quite happy. However, I'd be willing to go on a limb and say that the P229 in .40S&W is probably the nicest .40S&W pistol made, and definitely the nicest DA/SA .40 made.

April 4, 2019, 10:17 PM	#8
gbclarkson Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Location: None of yer business, sonny Posts: 440	If you don't mind used, a Beretta 96 would be worth looking at. Welcome to the forum. Are there any rental ranges in your area?

April 4, 2019, 11:11 PM	#10
gweyns114 Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2019 Posts: 7	Looks like the top two contenders after your recommendations and some research are the p229 and the p30. I’ve got a cousin with a p229 that I’ll have to put some rounds through. I don’t know anyone with a p30 so I’ll have to hold one in the store and see how it feels. Thanks for the help guys!!

April 5, 2019, 09:32 AM	#12
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	Keep your eyes on websites like Aimsurplus, J&G, and even Gunbroker. Plenty of trade-in and surplus .40SW service pistols are out there and can be found for good prices as many agencies are dumping .40SW for 9x19mm.

April 5, 2019, 10:01 AM	#13
IdaD Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 107	Find a police trade in Sig.

April 5, 2019, 10:52 AM	#14
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 949	budsguns had pre owned p229s in 40 for 400 recently. mine was a non rail with 3 mags.

April 5, 2019, 11:59 AM	#15
vaskeet Member Join Date: July 14, 2011 Posts: 75	I got a sig red box (CPO) P229 40 from buds for a little over $400

April 5, 2019, 01:09 PM	#17
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...XDS in 45...funnest(SIC) to take out shooting..." Change ammo. While it is best and you need to practice with the ammo you use for CCW, not all shooting has to be practicing for CCW. In any case, you really need to try a .40 S&W before buying one if you can. Any local shops with a range where you can rent one? Try a PO7 if you can. Short barrels tend to have more muzzle blast. Means they're not always fun to shoot because shooting is fun. And the thing needs to fit your hand. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 5, 2019, 01:47 PM	#18
gweyns114 Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2019 Posts: 7	Anybody have experience ordering from TSS warehouse? They've got factory refurbished p229s for $430 with free shipping. Just about the lowest price I've found so far, but I haven't been able to get ahold of them to find out if the guns come with a case, mags, e2 grips, etc. CDNN has a couple brand new p229s for only $579, and it's tempting to spend the extra $150 for a brand new gun with all of the goodies...

April 6, 2019, 03:04 AM	#19
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	I dont know much about the CZ PO7 that you're looking at. I would assume it's probably a good gun. If you have done your research and like it, go for it... But the only recommendation I can give based on experience and what seems to fit your criteria is a Sig P229. Lots of good used and refurbished ones out there for $450-$550. Not sure what a new one goes for but they cant be too much more than that, can they???

April 6, 2019, 06:12 PM	#20
subhuman Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 383	my personal 3 Sig P229, CZ 40B, USP 40 Beretta 96 is a good option along with the CZ P07/09 Striker fired the all around good for nearly anything G23 and the S&W M&P 40 2.0 I havent bought a 2.0 yet but shot it and like it

April 7, 2019, 10:06 AM	#21
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I got a police trade-in P229 for under $300. The finish is scratched, but I don't care. It's a high quality firearm and an excellent shooter.

April 7, 2019, 07:05 PM	#22
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I got a police trade-in P229 for under $350 but it was in 357sig, I would love to add a 40 cal barrel to the collection. I also would keep an eye out for an FNX-40 or Beretta 96, all good options. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

April 7, 2019, 07:55 PM	#23
R_P_K_ Member Join Date: July 18, 2017 Posts: 25	Summit GunBroker has Smith and Wesson 4006 tsw, under $400

April 8, 2019, 08:01 AM	#25
Cowboyfromhell Member Join Date: August 7, 2016 Posts: 57	I picked up a USP 40 used in immaculate condition for $600 a couple years ago and absolutely love this gun! It's my dedicated nightstand gun and highly recommend.