Whats the best 9mm for the $$$$

[user]

Save your pennies and get a good value, i.e., a gun that's good quality for the amount you'll spend, not "cheap". You're talking, "cheap".

On the other hand, I've got a friend with a .32 Davis semiauto you could probably have for $250. It may blow up in your hand, but it'll be less expensive.

Seriously, this isn't like buying milk or gasoline, where you need to be price conscious because it's a recurring cost and pennies add up. You should be looking for a gun you won't ever have to replace, and the money you spend now will pay off in reliability later. This is no place to scrimp.

If your life depends on a mechanical device working perfectly when you need it to, I should think you'd sell your car and get the best one you can. Borrow money from your relatives. But don't get a piece of junk and expect it to save your life; it could get you killed.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

The best all around semi-automatic Smith & Wesson 9mm for the money is.....

The Model 915 (or 910), even so you will probably have to go up to at least $300-350 for a used one in good condition right now. I did see a beat to hell Model 10 (revolver)offered at $280 a few weeks back, but it's cylinder was as loose as a $1 crack whore with a finish to match. For new semi-automatic pistols, the Sigma is very popular usually sold in the upper $300. If $250 is absolute top price you will accept, I would look at the used S&W Sigmas in the CDNN catalog that are going for just about that. The classified section here sells good deals on some good guns from honest folks, but I would not expect to find anything that cheap.

Sigma in green:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/P...angId=-1&isFirearm=Y

Sigma in Black:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/P...angId=-1&isFirearm=Y

Model 910 (Model 915 is no longer made, but is similar to 910 and comes with higher capacity magazine):
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/P...angId=-1&isFirearm=Y

 

[ColbyBruce]

Buy used, but not abused. Lots of Sig P6/P225 and Beretta 92 police trade-ins on the market right now, among other firearms.

I got this used S&W #908 with no box, one magazine, for $225.00.

This S&W #459 for $315.00.

This Beretta #84 bb for $145.00.

This Beretta #92F for $305.00.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Great Deals there ColbyBruce!! NICE!!
I think the $279 SIG Sauer P6s is one of the best deals I've ever seen..
I had my choice a few weeks back either a P6 or the 3913NL, I went with the 3913..
Nothing wrong with the SIG but the S&W will make a better carry weapon IMO..
Gary/Hk

 

[ColbyBruce]

I traded for a commercial Sig P225 about two years ago. Though I like it, I have other guns better suited to concealed carry.

 

[RRH]

I just left the summit gun broker site. It still has square trigger guard 5906's listed at $269.00. The 5906's are great guns. I don't know if the photo is representative of the condition of all the stock. However, I have seen much worse. I purchased one of the NIB ones from CDNN during the summer.

 

[victorylarry]

Originally posted by ColbyBruce:
Buy used, but not abused. Lots of Sig P6/P225 and Beretta 92 police trade-ins on the market right now, among other firearms.

I got this used S&W #908 with no box, one magazine, for $225.00.

This S&W #459 for $315.00.

This Beretta #84 bb for $145.00.

This Beretta #92F for $305.00.

+1 on all these recommendations. You will find the surplus Sig P6 (aka 225) all over the place and a great deal right now. I'm also partial to the S&W Model 39. They made roughly 350,000 model 39's and they sometimes can be found in your price range.