$1,000 to spend on a 9mm... Which one?

[spad124]

For a classic 9mm-- Hi Power or S&W 639. I consider either the most graceful and elegant 9mms made. You can sculpt steel and aluminum in ways that are impossible with polymers. Tune them and you have elegance, reliability and power.

For a really classic and distinct 9mm-- Radom VIS35 3 lever. Works exactly like a 1911. For $1000, if you search carefully, you could pick up one in good mechanical shape with a worn finish. Since you intend to carry it, have it nicely refinished. The Nazis didn't care much about finishing, like the Poles did, so there is room for improvement with the Nazi guns. (If you wanted to triple your expense, at least, - find a pre-war Polish Eagle VIS35. Best pistol of WWII!)

For a modern Classic 9mm: SIG P228. The P226 refined.

FWIW- my 9mms are a SIG P226 CPO and a SIG P6 with a P225 mainspring. No regrets with either, both are accurate and reliable. I bought the pair for less than the price of a Hi-Power.

 

[stonehorses]

For me, it's a Browning Hi-Power.

 

[Chris Viking]

sig sauer 226. is the best, period.

I have a Sig Sauer P 226 Allround 9mm, Stainless my best pistol, that's the pistol to buy, it's heavy, but the best you can buy, good luck.

Regards Chris Viking

 

[fungunnin]

Another vote for P7M8! It is by far the best 9mm that I have ever owned! Compact accurate slim fast shooting .... flat out awesome.

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[dcxplant]

...just buy ammo.

 

[majortoo]

CZ makes superb weapons; the 75 Compact would be an excellent choice. If you think you want a more compact 9mm, the H&K P7 is an outstanding sidearm. These two are the only ones I have ever used that never had a failure to fire, eject or other malfunction in my personal experience.

 

[vmumford]

Ok, I'm a rooky here. I dream of a HP but to find a nice one for a grand is taking the whole budget, I like to have room for accessorizing. I do like the Sig 226 MK25. I can't have one living in the republic of CA but I did pick up a P226 that I enjoy shooting. Never had an issue and still have some dollars left over to find another toy or laser to put inside. Fun item but eats' up the rest of the budget

 

[gdogs]

Dang old thread got me looking at Hi Powers and the next thing I know I find myself sending a money order off for an aluminum frame Austrian import. Will try to get a pic up once it comes in.

 

[S&W357]

sig sauer 226. is the best, period.

I had to look up top I thought I was on the Sig talk forum.

 

[quneur]

Hi-Point and a bottle of strong whiskey. Take a shot then shoot. Repeat as necessary until the gun becomes whatever you want it to become.

 

[breakingbad]

OP UPDATE:

I think I'm going to get a Hi Power or a M&P 15-22 to pair along with it. Decisions decisions....

Either one is excellent

 

[papalondog]

In your price restrictions:
1. H&K P30
2. Browning HP
3. Sig 226
I know nothing, but have heard nothing but good about the CZ's
My favorite 9 is my Wilson Combat CQB compact, but that ain't in this price range.

 

[Nlmadog]

Best 9mm..Browning HiPower,got mine in 1991,picked up a 40mm to complete the set. my carry is S & W 559. Love it. Next will be either Colt Commander or Dan Wesson in 9mm to go with EB Executive Carry

 

[Blake Tibbetts]

Try the S&W 178017-Pro Series

 

[thingamajig]

Congrats on your new gun!

For your Next Gun list, add the S&W 1911 Pro 9mm. It's quite nice, and retail price should be well below MSRP.

 

[Ray Vaughn]

Browning Hi Power Practical is the best shooting 9 I have ever had.

 

[jdf1966]

I had a P228 a few years back and didnt like it. Sigs dont fit my hand. Functioned fine, just didnt suite me.

Affrim,had the same deal with the GLK17,great weapon just didnt fit me,swapped to a XD,bullsye!

 

[Penmon]

I vote for a CZ75 or 85 and the Kadet 22 conversion unit in 22LR
You end up with and all steel,full size, double action, high capacity semi auto pistol in 9mm and a high quality 22, both more accurate than most people can shoot.With the quality and durability of any Browning, HK, Sig, S&W, Colt, FN, or Glock you could compare it to.

 

[627 city hunter]

FN/Browning or HK pick your model.

They are top shelf.

 

[kablamo]

After owning most all of the suggested list, as well as having plenty of ammo, the Kimber Pro Aegis II has me super pleased. The trigger is fantastic, I shoot it better than any gun I've ever had (followed closely by a CZ 75 SA and a HK P30 and then my carry M&P 9c.

I liked the Kimber so much, that my desire for another 9mm is gone (at least for now ).

I will likely start carrying it allong with or in place of my 9c once it's broken in. I liked it so much, that I just bought a Sig 1911 .22LR and boy is that a blast to shoot and a great training platform! The mags are even weighted to give it a full size feel. Sweet! Pics soon!