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propellerhead · 08-23-2007, 11:29 AM

Saw this on another forum.

http://www.best9mm.com/

Reeek · 08-23-2007, 01:05 PM

I've seen that before. I think there may be one for .40 and .45 too if my recollection serves me.

chupacabrachus · 08-23-2007, 01:15 PM

Having shot most of those, I can agree with it. I think I'd put the glock a little higher on the list though as far as overall value for the price goes. It's pretty subjective and all in all, those are all fantastic sub-500 dollar 9mms and it comes down to personal preference. The article has renewed my interest in finding a baby-eagle

My buddy had one and it was a dream to shoot.

I loved this little part too: "Buy a C9 for every room in your house."

Brickboy240 · 08-23-2007, 01:21 PM

Sorry, but a "best 9mm" list with no FN Hi-Power or P226 SIG is not a very good list.

I agree with some of the list (the 92 Beretta, CZ-75, Glock 17, XD-9 and FNP-9) but some of that list (Baby Eagle and Witness) made no sense at all. You can get a nice used P226 for the prices they post for other pistols, but its not on the list...why?

(that Baby Desert Eagle is a boat anchor and has a horrible trigger...so does the PX4)

- Brickboy240

Krackels · 08-23-2007, 03:07 PM

Good find, but I have to agree with Brickboy. I really think one at least the Sig should've made the list.

Krackels · 08-23-2007, 03:09 PM

I spoke too soon, be sure to scroll down.

Quote:

Great buys on Used Cop Guns. Many very good pistols too expensive for our list, can be bought in excellent used condition. Many police departments get new pistols every year, and only have a few thousand rounds through the trade-ins. These guns are so well built, they are just getting broke-in. Look for any S&W metal framed pistols with the 5906 being the top prize. Sig Sauer 226 and 229 are awesome. Springfield P9 is a CZ knockoff and a great shooter. H&K USP is one of the best. Any used Glock is a deal because replacement parts are so cheap. You can find these in the $250-$350 price range used.

Also take note of: The rules: The guns must be great shooters, reliable, good quality, and cost less than $500 USD new from a gun dealer. The $500 rule will exclude many fine 9mm pistols and competition guns. If you don't agree or have other choices, you can sound off in the Guest Book. Enjoy.

rogerxd45 · 08-23-2007, 03:12 PM

iff you read it it says under $500 dollars to be on the list

chupacabrachus · 08-23-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickboy240

Sorry, but a "best 9mm" list with no FN Hi-Power or P226 SIG is not a very good list.

I agree with some of the list (the 92 Beretta, CZ-75, Glock 17, XD-9 and FNP-9) but some of that list (Baby Eagle and Witness) made no sense at all. You can get a nice used P226 for the prices they post for other pistols, but its not on the list...why?

(that Baby Desert Eagle is a boat anchor and has a horrible trigger...so does the PX4)

- Brickboy240

Of course there are tons of used guns for <500 out there that could be on the list.

**einheit 13** · 08-23-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

iff you read it it says under $500 dollars to be on the list

Sig 225
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/S...mm_Pistol.html

P38
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/W...mm_Pistol.html

P38
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Walther.html

Beretta 92L
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/B..._in_Italy.html

HP clone
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1273

Skyy
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1281

Just a few........and don't even get me started on 9x18, 9x21, 9mm Browning, and 9mm Largo/Steyr.....

Brickboy240 · 08-24-2007, 09:17 AM

I bought my Isralei surplus FN Hi-power for under 500 bucks. Ditto for my Swiss P225 SIG.

I wouldn't trade EITHER for anything on their list.

(and I have shot several of the ones they rave about)

- Brickboy240

08-23-2007, 11:29 AM	#1
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,512	9mm Pistol Buyer's Guide Saw this on another forum. http://www.best9mm.com/ __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

08-23-2007, 01:05 PM	#2
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	I've seen that before. I think there may be one for .40 and .45 too if my recollection serves me. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

08-23-2007, 01:21 PM	#4
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	Sorry, but a "best 9mm" list with no FN Hi-Power or P226 SIG is not a very good list. I agree with some of the list (the 92 Beretta, CZ-75, Glock 17, XD-9 and FNP-9) but some of that list (Baby Eagle and Witness) made no sense at all. You can get a nice used P226 for the prices they post for other pistols, but its not on the list...why? (that Baby Desert Eagle is a boat anchor and has a horrible trigger...so does the PX4) - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-23-2007, 03:07 PM	#5
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,984 Blog Entries: 5	Good find, but I have to agree with Brickboy. I really think one at least the Sig should've made the list. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

08-24-2007, 09:17 AM	#10
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	I bought my Isralei surplus FN Hi-power for under 500 bucks. Ditto for my Swiss P225 SIG. I wouldn't trade EITHER for anything on their list. (and I have shot several of the ones they rave about) - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-23-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,383	Having shot most of those, I can agree with it. I think I'd put the glock a little higher on the list though as far as overall value for the price goes. It's pretty subjective and all in all, those are all fantastic sub-500 dollar 9mms and it comes down to personal preference. The article has renewed my interest in finding a baby-eagle My buddy had one and it was a dream to shoot. I loved this little part too: "Buy a C9 for every room in your house."

08-23-2007, 03:12 PM	#7
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	iff you read it it says under $500 dollars to be on the list

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