Compact/sub compact 9mm

[WDE91]

I dont understand gun owners when they say something has got to be new
There are great deals all the time down in the Calguns classifieds

[JeremyS]

I dont understand gun owners when they say something has got to be new.

Even when they give you a specific reason?

Need it to be brand new so i can split the total into two payments over the course of a week

Why? I dunno. Not my business.

I'd normally agree that setting a very specific, and somewhat low (just because it limits a lot of choices) price maximum and saying that it has to be brand new is a little weird. But, he gave a reason so I'm not going to question that. Besides, guns hold their value really well. I think it's rare that buying used really saves you much as long as the gun is in pretty good condition. Actually, I'm very often surprised how closely priced used guns are (and sell at those prices) compared to good pricing on new ones of the same model.

[Curley Red]

You should be able to get a Ruger SR9c for around $380 or so, plus taxes, etc. This should meet your OTD requirements. Excellent gun.

There are other great choices, but none which meet your combination of requirements.

+1, it is what I carry and I love it!

[Shenaniguns]

M&P 9c is what I choose to carry.

[weinerd]

Taurus Millenium Pro and some of their other sub-compacts are on the roster.

Nope. The 111, 24/7 and 911 were up for renewal earlier this year, but it looks like Taurus didn't renew, and thus were de-certified. The only Taurus 9mms currently on Roster as of today are the 92 and 99.

[WDE91]

Even when they give you a specific reason?



Why? I dunno. Not my business.

I'd normally agree that setting a very specific, and somewhat low (just because it limits a lot of choices) price maximum and saying that it has to be brand new is a little weird. But, he gave a reason so I'm not going to question that. Besides, guns hold their value really well. I think it's rare that buying used really saves you much as long as the gun is in pretty good condition. Actually, I'm very often surprised how closely priced used guns are (and sell at those prices) compared to good pricing on new ones of the same model.

I clearly did miss that
though if you were to talk to most gun stores, I would venture to guess that they would be willing to work out a payment plan

Buying a gun in CA is a process that takes a minimum of 10 days
O ya, there are good deals to be had in the marketplace
Glock 23 gen 2
carried lots, shot little,lots of holster wear on the slide
five rebuild kits
case
worn out night sights
extended mag release

with dros it was $375 out the door

[JeremyS]

Nope. The 111, 24/7 and 911 were up for renewal earlier this year, but it looks like Taurus didn't renew, and thus were de-certified. The only Taurus 9mms currently on Roster as of today are the 92 and 99.

Oh crazy. Did not notice that they dropped off! I bet sales slowed down a whole bunch now that they're quite a few years old and there are a lot more options on the market now. I liked my 111, but if it had to be SSE'd, there are certainly other guns that I would choose first nowadays...

[choprzrul]

Easy Solution

[Adam25]

LOL
at least 10 rd = at most 10 rd in CA

why specifically on Monday? do you turn 21 then?

In your price range you're sorta limited, especially for compacts... The three mentioned are your best bets in terms of new pistols: XD9c, SR9c, P250c. The hipoint c9 is more or less a compact at 3.5" barrel.

Being in CA, some of the cheaper brands (Kel-Tec P11, SKYY CPX1, various Taurus compacts, Bersa Thunder, Cobra Patriot, Jimenez JA9) aren't on the Certified Roster.

I have several handguns and have shot/owned glocks and xds in the past. Im looking for something that's 5x6.5 inches so i can keep it in a lock box with a combo in the cab of my truck. I want to legally be able to have my pistol and a few loaded mags locked in it. I know not to have a mag in the pistol. I just want to be able to have everything within reach. Have to get the paperwork started by monday because im driving from Fresno to Colorado on the 21st to visit family. I want a few hours of range time with it so I can put a few hundred rounds through it to get some muscle memory with it. Im taking my beretta and some 20rd rebuild kits packed away in my bag to play with on my uncle's ranch. Hoping to buy some high cap mags once I get to colorado to play with the new pistol. My sigma is too large for the box. Im looking at buying a Ruger LC9 or a S&W 908 used, both in the 350-400 price range

[Adam25]

I dont understand gun owners when they say something has got to be new
There are great deals all the time down in the Calguns classifieds

I only want it new so I am able to buy a more expensive gun from my local shop in the 450 range In two payments.

[robcoe]

An SR9c is a hair outside your size requirements(6.85") but otherwise should be good.

[Distro]

Would this be a decent choice if OP was near a Turners?

[Adam25]

Would this be a decent choice if OP was near a Turners?

yea, I wish we had a Turners in my area. Only way to get a pistol in my area is to buy from a smaller gun shop. None of the large sporting goods retailers carry pistols in the central valley

[weinerd]

LC9 can only handle 7 or 8 rnds... Can wherever you're putting the lock box in the truck handle a slightly bigger box? That'll be the cheaper, short term solution. My SW99 fits neatly into a GunVault NanoVault 300 with 2 mags not in the gun.

Sigma should fit nicely... weren't you also getting a P95? That'll fit too.

[Adam25]

LC9 can only handle 7 or 8 rnds... Can wherever you're putting the lock box in the truck handle a slightly bigger box? That'll be the cheaper, short term solution. My SW99 fits neatly into a GunVault NanoVault 300 with 2 mags not in the gun.

Sigma should fit nicely... weren't you also getting a P95? That'll fit too.

yea, i have a p95 also, im leaning towards the s&w 908. i prefer metal framed, hammer guns with external safety. it has a bobbed hammer and already comes with firesights and will be 410 out the door. I have an app in for my ccw and i think it will fit both needs.