Good all-around 9mm for ~$500

[darinb]

$500

For $500 you have alot of options. I would not be to quick about spending your cash. Wait,do research,look for a good deals and handle as many guns as possible. INGO classifieds have alot of guns for sale.

 

[42769vette]

finding a sig 226 used is possible, and imo the best 9mm out there. finding one for 500 will take some time but it can be done.

 

[msgro22]

<<<<<------------ avatar says it all taurus 24/7 compact in a .45 around 400-450..............

 

[esrice]

A friend of mine has suggested a used Sig 225, which is quite a bit lower on the price range (but that doesn't bother me). Anyone have comments on that?

Personally, I wouldn't care for the limited capacity the 225 offers. You will also find weaker aftermarket support. Otherwise, like every other Sig, its G2G.

 

[phrozen5100]

I second the call for the Taurus 809. The 800 series and 24/7 OSS Taurus guns are of surprisingly good quality.

 

[mattfoley]

XD9SC

 

[turnandshoot4]

Whatever I carry.

 

[level Joe]

Get a used Sig P228 from Zürich.
They have finish wear but internals are good (not shot much).
I am not the seller but he is a top shelf vendor with great customer service.
P228 - Top Gun Supply

 

[Roadie]

Hate to be a total Bersa fan boi here, but...a Bersa 9 HiCap. Two 17rd mags, accessory rail, utterly reliable and you will still have $150 left for ammo and accessories.

Or the Bersa 9 Compact is a 13rd capacity with 2 mags for about the same price in a smaller package.

 

[Glockster]

I'd go with fit over perceived concealability. I bought the G17 over the 19 because it fits my hand perfectly. I carry it very comfortably OWB. The longer barrel makes it easier to be accurate and carrying with 17 rounds on board is hard to beat.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Glock 19

This post reminded of the college humor vid about internet. Kind of like a "first" post.

I'd post it but it is not INGO friendly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzgEi_u9-88

 

[Fargo]

I am a big fan of the M&P 9c. Glock-like reliability with a much better ergonomic feel. The only reason I don't carry one anymore is since I switched to an M&P 45c.

 

[Fenway]

Glock 19

 

[Shay]

Custom 1911.


Oh wait. Glock 19.

 

[js_silveradoss]

Glock 17 or 19. Even a Tuarus is very reliable. I got a pt92a and its one of my favorite.

 

[CandRFan]

Of the guns that I've owned that fit your criteria...I had a Glock 17c, but I just couldn't make myself like it. Still, it'd be nice first handgun. Fondle and shoot one first.
The M&P is another good choice.
The used Sig P225 I have is a German police trade in called the P6. I love it.
The Makarov is a nice little pistol and is the most concealable.
I also have a Ruger SR9 that is an excellent pistol and a CZ-85B that is probably my favorite 9mm (the P6 is real real close.)
And finally in the cool category is the Walther P.38 or the P.1. I'd probably carry the P.1 if I had too though.
Sorry if I was no help. But there are lots of good choices out there for you.

 

[IndyGunworks]

glock 19

 

[Mgderf]

Taurus PT99 a real work horse

O.K. flame-on

 

[Joe Williams]

Taurus PT99 a real work horse

O.K. flame-on

No flames. It's a great gun! Just a little big for daily carry for some folks.

 

[tyler34]

You can get a new Sig for under $500? Is the SIGPro as nice as their metal guns? I'm addicted to Sigs, but they are too pricey for me right now. I do miss my P239, though.

sig pro's are every bit as nice as the all metal guns just ask the DEA but seriously it's my carry gun and have not had one issue with it other then getting used to the takedown. it's a great shooter, concealable, and accurate.

finding a sig 226 used is possible, and imo the best 9mm out there. finding one for 500 will take some time but it can be done.

this is true, the first sig I bought was a 226 for $420 with a crimson trace grip(not that CT adds to the pistol other than $$$)