Recommend a 9mm Compact

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A 9mm SIG P220?

on my short-list.

[bsg]

As another option if you like the size and slimness of the P239, SIG Sauer P6's can be had for about half the price, which is a German Federal police issue surplus variant of SIG's now discontinued P225 model (which was the predecessor to the P239). Which was basically a compact P220 chambered in 9mm only, about the same size as a P229 but single stack.

It's still on the roster under P.W. ARMS (the importer) if you can find one in a LGS or through a distributor, however I'm pretty sure Century Arms International imported many more (and unfortunately CA considers different importers of the exact same handgun to be different)... but that's no concern if you find one up for sale through cosignment or a PPT.

i regretfully passed on a pristine condition w german P6 w/orig. blue case, manual and contents in 2007 @ $350.00, but the pass has an explanation. i picked up a w german P220 .45 ACP in like new condition instead (American style mag release). i will most likely pick up a P6 in the next year at a higher cost than the one i passed on, i'm sure.

[Deimos887]

i regretfully passed on a pristine condition w german P6 w/orig. blue case, manual and contents in 2007 @ $350.00, but the pass has an explanation. i picked up a w german P220 .45 ACP in like new condition instead (American style mag release). i will most likely pick up a P6 in the next year at a higher cost than the one i passed on, i'm sure.

Yeah those pistols were a steal back then, I unfortunately didn't get on the P6 train until pretty late while they were still being imported, and it was still a hell of a deal, really wish I'd bought one more while they were at those prices.

I had actually ordered it as a "set" of 2 from Century Arms as it was cheaper overall and my Dad had wanted one, I took the more-worn West German early model while he ended up with the '92 German with very little finish wear.

I've thought about having mine refinished, but I keep talking myself out of it... I kind of like the well-used look of it, that and P6's have an interesting history behind them... it's not (yet) a C&R but it's definitely a piece of history.

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Yeah those pistols were a steal back then, I unfortunately didn't get on the P6 train until pretty late while they were still being imported, and it was still a hell of a deal, really wish I'd bought one more while they were at those prices.

I had actually ordered it as a "set" of 2 from Century Arms as it was cheaper overall and my Dad had wanted one, I took the more-worn West German early model while he ended up with the '92 German with very little finish wear.

I've thought about having mine refinished, but I keep talking myself out of it... I kind of like the well-used look of it, that and P6's have an interesting history behind them... it's not (yet) a C&R but it's definitely a piece of history.

your P6 is a piece of history. if finish is original, refinishing would lower the gun's value. honest wear wears well.

[docflash]

This. Or the p320 if you can find one and want striker fired

If you are able to lay hands on the Sig P320 I would suggest you consider it. You have complete flexibility as far as caliber (9mm, .357Sig, .40 and soon .45). Once you have any caliber with any size frame (full, compact, subcompact) you can easily and inexpensively switch to any other caliber or frame size since it is the serialized fire control unit that is the modular part. A bonus is that the various frames are available with small, medium and large grip sizes. The grip modules run about 40 bucks. When you take everything into consideration you have 4 calibers, 3 frame sizes and 3 grip widths giving you 36 different possible configurations.

I have a lot of Sigs, and this gun is my favorite by far. It has a great trigger and is highly accurate.

The gun comes with internal safeties, but some law enforcement agencies who have ordered it have required external safeties, so you may eventually be able to add that to the benefits, if you consider that a benefit.

[RotaryRevn]

Glock 19

[victor1echo]

Springfield EMP is a compact 1911 chambered in 9mm and 40. People have mentioned it, but I don't know if its been explained.

[softmentor]

+1 for the H&K usp compact or P2000. They will likely have the easiest recoil due to recoil reduction system, the accuracy is excellent, and their reliability is legendary. Some folks find the trigger heavy but there are lighter triggers available if you want to have trigger work done. I personally like the standard trigger and the usp full size is the gun I shoot the best, with standard trigger, so I guess its not that bad.
The bottom line for me though is always what do you shoot the best? Test yourself with several different guns several different scenarios, several different distances. and do each more than once. It will take a little time and $ but it will be fun and the result is you will find what YOU personally shoot the best. try it, you'll like it

[Chewy65]

Those are some great recommendations, with the possible exception of the
Sig P320. Even if I can buy an off roster handgun, and I should have said so, I need one on the roster.

It may be a boat anchor, but I think the weight might make it less whippy, and I like the features (SRT, night sites, a rail, and the beavertail), so I went with the Sig P229 Enhanced Elite and I think I got a good price at Rifle Gear in Fountain Valley. It also helped that they had one in stock that had yet to even be put out in a display case and be touched by filthy fingers such as my own. The one thing that is certain is it ain't a pocket gun.

[tpfishnfool]

CZ P-01. Awesome

[meno377]

I have begun shopping for my first (in recent history) semi-automatic and would appreciate some recommendations. Here is a list of my criteria.

Calibre: 9mm

Size: Compact

Budget: About $1,000, less is best

Purpose: Home defense, monthly range practice, very rarely for CCW (application pending)

Experience: None in last 40 years other than just spending an hour with a Glock 19. I liked it but have to compare to what is available. Heavy experience with Skeet and Trap. Shot a 1911 in the service for qualification, only, and rarely carried the 1911.

Other: I am curious about 1911's and also if I should go with a single stack for concealability. This is for me, but I would like my wife to be able to use it if I settle on gun we can both enjoy. She has very small hands but could shoot and rack the Glock 19. My hands aren't that large and the G19 seemed to fit pretty well. I want to see if others fit even better. I have been tempted to test the present Mance injunction, but am going to limit this to the Roster.

Since you mention your wife having access, I would say the M&P Shield. Small enough and would bet it will be comfortable for her but will still feel good in your hands also. The only downside is magazine capacity. If it was strictly for you, again the shield or of course a G19. To add: Both of these are dead reliable as you probably already know.

[bombadillo]

Kahr CW9 and a LOT of ammo to train with.

Or spend a couple more dollars and get a EDP