Best 9mm for $400(ish)?

[blinky85]

I'm new to the forum and thought I'd make my first post the big question I'm facing right now. I've recently applied for my LTCH (the old-fashioned way ) and I'm now beginning the hunt for the gun that will best fit my needs which are:

• Not too large to easily conceal (IWB more than likely)
• Reliable and accurate (it will serve as home defense as well)
• Around $400 as this is most of the money I have set aside for this purchase. ($500 is my max, but it leaves me with nothing for ammo purchases)

I've looked at several different guns ranging from the Kel-Tec P11 and PF9, the Taurus 709, and now I've found myself drooling over the XD... I thought I'd reach out to INGO and see what others may suggest.

Thanks for all the help in advance.

 

[gunman41mag]

I'm new to the forum and thought I'd make my first post the big question I'm facing right now. I've recently applied for my LTCH (the old-fashioned way ) and I'm now beginning the hunt for the gun that will best fit my needs which are:

• Not too large to easily conceal (IWB more than likely)
• Reliable and accurate (it will serve as home defense as well)
• Around $400 as this is most of the money I have set aside for this purchase. ($500 is my max, but it leaves me with nothing for ammo purchases)

I've looked at several different guns ranging from the Kel-Tec P11 and PF9, the Taurus 709, and now I've found myself drooling over the XD... I thought I'd reach out to INGO and see what others may suggest.

Thanks for all the help in advance.

CZ-75 or a clone like EAA, It's a little bit bigger than the other guns you mention, but plenty accurate & fits the hand like a glove

 

[esrice]

Used Glock 19 or 26.

 

[Benjamin]

If you want a new pistol the smith and wesson sigma series is okay.

 

[glockman23]

Glock 19-26, the xd9sc or the kahr cw9 can all be found in your price range.
Oh yea, WELCOME TO INGO!!!

 

[JohnP82]

Used Glock 19 or 26 or an XD can be found in that price range.
Ruger sr9 or sr9c are close to that range
If you only want new then the S&W Sigma is in that price range. The Sigma is a pretty good gun, just does not have a great trigger. Good luck with your decision.

 

[blinky85]

I forgot to mention I do plan on hitting up the Fort Wayne gun show next month as well as the 1500 in Indy... so if anyone knows of any frequent stands that I should check out for this purchase let me know.

 

[firehawk1]

I'll second the Ruger SR9 or SR9c. Would be an excellent choice IMHO.

I also have a PF9, from my experience it is a VERY short range weapon. At least in my hands it is. Nice handgun though.

 

[darinb]

If I had $400 Id get a new Ruger P95 and an extra magazine and box of cheapo ammo to test it out. Seriously for $400 you could get a used Beretta, Glock,DX,CZ or maybe even a Sig. Just inspect any used gun as carefully as you can but all the used quality big names Ive got have had no problems.

 

[Sylvain]

I will also say that a used Glock 19 could be the best gun for you.
Its also very easy to find a good holster for this model (not that easy for the Kel Tecs).

 

[groovatron]

sig pro

 

[Fenway]

Used Glock 19

 

[rockhopper46038]

The 1500 will be like a candy show to you. You should handle just about every 9mm (if that is the caliber you are set on) you can get your hands on and see what suits YOU the best. There will be a wide variety of new and used guns that you can handle. You don't need to buy at the 1500, oftentimes your best price will NOT be there, but instead at one of our local gun stores, but the $10 entry fee will get more variety of 9mm pistols into your hands in one place than just about anywhere else. I personally am fond of SIGs in 9mm (the P228 especially), and you probably won't find even a well-used one of those at the 1500 for $400, but they are out there in the general public for a FTF transaction occasionally.

 

[JohnP82]

I forgot to mention I do plan on hitting up the Fort Wayne gun show next month as well as the 1500 in Indy... so if anyone knows of any frequent stands that I should check out for this purchase let me know.

At the Ft Wayne show check out ZX Guns from Goshen (usually have red table covers), 21st Century from Bluffton, and Ranger Supply from Ft Wayne.

 

[Lock n Load]

I will also say that a used Glock 19 could be the best gun for you.
Its also very easy to find a good holster for this model (not that easy for the Kel Tecs).

No matter which pistol I try for CCW I keep coming back to the Glock 19, great size, weight, balance, capacity etc.... if not I CCW a 1911, sort of opposites I know but I have carried these for years so.... its comfortable.

 

[kevinsr98]

Ruger sr9c can be had new for 400 Bucks. Right on!!

 

[glockman23]

No matter which pistol I try for CCW I keep coming back to the Glock 19, great size, weight, balance, capacity etc.... if not I CCW a 1911, sort of opposites I know but I have carried these for years so.... its comfortable.

 

[WebSnyper]

Used Glock 19 or 26.

This.

I've got a 27 and its a great gun for IWB carry. The 26 would be the same form factor and cheaper to shoot.

Then order one of these...

Galco King Tuk Tuckable Inside the Waistband Holster Right Hand Glock 17, 19, 26, 22, 23, 27, 36 Leather and Kydex Black - MidwayUSA

 

[Johnson]

Another vote for a used Glock 19. Awesome gun and hard to beat. Might have to really look to find one for $400 though.

 

[ocsdor]

Be sure to check out the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm and 9mm compact (though these may be over budget).

M&P9 9mm - Smith & Wesson