Quality 9mm pistols from $700-900

[Maverick44]

I would like to know which pistols do you own or have shot that have left a positive impression. I haven’t bought a pistol in about 3 years, saved up around $1000, and about ready to purchase. Any feedback is appreciated.

I recommend looking into the Walther PDP series of pistols. The ergos are great, the trigger is one of the best you can get on a striker fired pistol, and they're just great, very well designed guns in general. There's a few different barrel and grip sizes to chose from. They come in a full sized or compact frame, and a 4", 4.5", and a 5" barrel. They also have a pro version, and just recently came out with a version with a slimmer grip targeted more at women (F series). I believe those are the compact sized frame with either a 3.5" or a 4" barrel. I'm not sure why they're only targeting women shooters with the F series. The 3.5" version actually looks like it would be a pretty darn good CCW.

All the versions are cut for a red dot sight.

They generally run just under $600, so you'll have plenty left over to pick up a red dot for it.

 

[Maverick44]

Having owned several in the past, I was strictly speaking from my own personal observations. I was not gifted with large hands, but I do have long fingers, so gripping them for me still seems like a holding a 2x4 in my hand.

Yeah, I have big hands, and the 92FS is still kind of chunky to me. I like them a lot, but I can definetly see how that grip could be a problem for some people.

 

[Hoji]

Yeet Cannon. You’re welcome.

 

[zackmars]

not a good choice for a first gun imho. shoots verrrry nice, but aftermarket is nonexistent, Beretta has stopped (or heavily limited) exporting guns and parts for a while now...the PX4 is sort of like the Steyr pistols...great guns, great ergos, absolute garbage support and scarce parts.

LTT and MGW have parts consistently, as does Beretta's estore and midway USA. PX4 storms are pretty much everywhere. Seriously, I've never seen an academy without at least 5 of them.

It's got enough of an aftermarket to get what you need, sights, holsters...

Similar situation to every other handgun that isn't a 1911 or a Glock.

And for a new gun owner, a smaller than Glock aftermarket is a good thing

 

[TNMike]

Yeet Cannon. You’re welcome.

F T M F W

 

[Ausländer]

Another vote for Walther. Their PPQ M2 and PDP pistols are great straight out of box (no need to upgrade trigger, etc).

 

[Sam7sf]

LTT and MGW have parts consistently, as does Beretta's estore and midway USA. PX4 storms are pretty much everywhere. Seriously, I've never seen an academy without at least 5 of them.

It's got enough of an aftermarket to get what you need, sights, holsters...

Similar situation to every other handgun that isn't a 1911 or a Glock.

And for a new gun owner, a smaller than Glock aftermarket is a good thing

Yeah. You said it first. A lot of guns have more part support than people think. Just gotta know who.

 

[Sam7sf]

Just happens to be a good deal on a 19x in the tgt classifieds...just saying.

 

[V-Tach]

LOL...5 pages and the OP hasn't answered a single question.........

Not enough info given for me to recommend anything............................

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Trolling right along.

 

[avgatbest]

LOL...5 pages and the OP hasn't answered a single question.........

Not enough info given for me to recommend anything............................

yep, we officially hijacked with a hypothetical debate....my bad.

 

[Axxe55]

Also looks like one of the Mods moved this thread to "Handguns" from where the OP originally posted it.

Maybe OP is a one-post wonder!

 

[Sam7sf]

LOL...5 pages and the OP hasn't answered a single question.........

Not enough info given for me to recommend anything............................

Sten. Admit it.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Also looks like one of the Mods moved this thread to "Handguns" from where the OP originally posted it.

Maybe OP is a one-post wonder!

Yep, they were made aware, and it was suggested that it be moved.

 

[RedClayCherries]

I would agree with those above who said see what feels good in your hand and go from there.

My recommended starting list around $700:
Sig P320
Sig P365XL
Beretta 92
H&K VP9
Walther PPQ
Glock 17/19/19X
Springfield XDM

More economical but still good quality:
Sig SP2022
Ruger Security 9
Canick TP9
RIA 1911

Maybe find a range that rents handguns and try a few out first.

I appreciate your input. This is a great starting point.

 

[RedClayCherries]

Some of what I personally own:
1911
1911
1911
1911

The rest are just kind of a rounding error.

I like this.

 

[RedClayCherries]

Not as bad as people make it out to be.

I have small to medium hands.

 

[RedClayCherries]

Also looks like one of the Mods moved this thread to "Handguns" from where the OP originally posted it.

Maybe OP is a one-post wonder!

Sorry, I am responding to post now. I was trying to navigate on the phone and it was tough.

 

[RedClayCherries]

I appreciate all the input, I have about 9 pistols to try out at my local range. Thanks again for everyone's thoughts.

 

[FNORD]

For the price point, I recommend a like new Colt Series 70 1911 Commander or Full Size or a Series 80 Officer Model and research how to pick a good one.