Compact 9mm for around 400$

[Rob7.62]

Also sig sp2022 little thick but and a little on the larger size but not what I'd consider full size. Great value though and reliable well made gun.

[shakeyjake]

Thanks to a great fellow CGer I picked up a nice G19 with six mags.

[Riffplayer88]

Thanks to a great fellow CGer I picked up a nice G19 with six mags.

Nice. Good find. Especially if it was in your $400 range

[Kelster1574]

Kahr CW9.

+1 on the Kahr

[Pistolgrip Pump]

Sig 2022

[BoJackUSMC]

Used or police trade in
Glock 19
Xd 9
MP 9
CW9

[teeho]

Springfield XD9

[manini]

Ruger SR9 and SR9c on sale

Check out Elite Armory in Castro Valley. Sale for $379.99. Stainless SR9c goes off roster 2/3/2014. Black SR9c drops 3/17/2014. SR9 drops on 2/09/2014. Don't wait. Elite Armory has a thread in this forum.

[67goat]

Sig P6


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I like the P6 a lot, but I think it is a bad choice in this case. The OP does not seem to have other guns to use (just the one in the safe) and has a pretty specific budget. Most P6s on the market are older and therefore have the older feed ramp. If one can be found with the P225 style feed ramp, then it would be a solid choice. The older feed ramps tend not to feed HP ammo reliably (and you can't really hand test this, it must be live fire). Some do, but why take the chance if it is the only gun he will have. Given the request for a compact, it seems unlikely this is meant only as a range gun (ball a moos no problem). OP may or may not be technically inclined, but if he is not there is a high probability that additional costs will be incurred to get HP to feed reliably (blowing right past the budget, assuming he can even find one where he is for $400).

[Steve1968LS2]

SSE Baretta Nano? Then again it's not really compact.. more like micro.. lol

Mine was $400...

[norcalAF]

Kahr CW9.

This^

[BigPimping]

+1 for the Nano. Fine weapon.

[nikki#2]

G19. I wouldn't hesitate to go used. Glock parts are inexpensive and easy to replace/upgrade.
I'd also recommend this DVD. I got mine off ebay: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/186...locks-rock-dvd Read the reviews.

[Meety Peety]

Of your list, I would try to source a G19.. but at your price range it might take a while. Personally, I would look for a used Springfield XD 3.8 or 4". They are commonly sold for $400-$450, and I've seen more than a few under the $400 price point. There is usually a good selection for sale here in the marketplace. IMO for the price, the XD will be a great bang for your buck.

[crufflers]

Consider this, by the time youve shot 1,000 rds and it really shouldnt take all that long. Figure one good handgun class and 3 range trips you will have spent $250 in ammo. Why limit yourself to $400 guns? Go m&p 9 compact or glock 19. Remember all guns should be glocks and all glocks should be glock 19's. :-)

I'm pretty sure the M&P 9c already dropped and the M&P 40c drops tomorrow.

My vote is for the Glock 19 new - pay a little more. They should be right at $499. That's the same price as the XD-9SC too.

I am picking up a Glock 26 here soon.