Thinking of a 9mm

import95 · 07-23-2008, 05:35 PM

I'm new to this site so let me say hi to everyone. Ok heres the deal. I don't or have ever owned a handgun(have shot some before). I plan on purchasing my first handgun within the week or so. So a question for the people who know there guns. I want a 9mm handgun but not sure what make or model. I am planning on spending around $350 (could give or take some). Any recomendations for this price range? Thanks for the help ahead of time.

stalebiscuit · 07-23-2008, 05:46 PM

i would get a .38 special revolver as your first

but if you have your heart set on a 9mm

get a springfield xd, a ruger, not a glock (just dont), or something along those lines

everything else is kinda expensive, maybe a bersa or taurus

import95 · 07-23-2008, 05:51 PM

Yea i do have my heart set on a 9mm. Have always wanted one since i shot my brothers a couple of years ago. Is there any 9mm guns that you would NOT recommend do to less quality? Or is it the same as all other things, "you get what you pay for"? Just curious.

deadman03 · 07-23-2008, 05:51 PM

i would feel safe with any reputable gun company, i would probably try to buy used in that price range. you say you have shot some before so im guessing you know that you would prefer a semi auto over a revolver. i wouldnt argue with you over that unless you where gona use for personal protection without using your gun enough to get to know it.

TexasT · 07-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Try to rent and shoot the guns you're thinking about at a gun range first and see how you like it. Then make your decisions. Yes you do get what you pay for, and don't listen to the Glock haters. Try out as many as you can, though with that price range you might not be able to afford a Glock unless you buy it off somebody used (not in a gun store).

import95 · 07-23-2008, 06:03 PM

That is true. Glocks cost more than i wanna spend at the moment. I never thought about renting guns at the gun range. Do they just need the basic paper work to rent guns?

TexasT · 07-23-2008, 06:05 PM

You'll fill out the paperwork and everything at the range. Just bring some ID and probably your own ammo. Give your range a call and they'll tell you what you need.

Moss500Bantam · 07-23-2008, 06:09 PM

all good advice above. your price range puts you in a ruger. if you choose a semi first, train your self with it well and or shoot with experienced friends. same goes for a revolver.

twisterx44 · 07-23-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasT

You'll fill out the paperwork and everything at the range. Just bring some ID and probably your own ammo. Give your range a call and they'll tell you what you need.

Not sure if the ranges where you live are different, but 3 of the 4 ranges I've been to required that you purchase their ammo. The fourth allowed you to bring your own non-corrosive ammo, but also had ammo available for purchase.

squirrelbaster · 07-23-2008, 06:20 PM

i never buy ammo at the range....they mark it way up!

stalebiscuit · 07-23-2008, 07:31 PM

hi points are really good

id get one of those if i were you, i wouldnt get a jiminez arms or a bryco or some crap

Big Tool · 07-23-2008, 07:45 PM

Get a Taurus pt92. Absolute best 9mm i've handled under 600bucks. 17rd capacity, da/sa Trigger, great saftey/decocker system, based on a proven design, good trigger pull, has tactical rail.

Just bought one brand new 400.00 out the door taxes included. I've got a xd, glock, beretta 92, and the Taurus simply can't be beat for the price.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 07-23-2008, 07:50 PM

I love my Beretta 92. It feels really good in my hand. It is very reliable. After the first shot and your shooting DA the trigger is extra smooth and light. I paid $250 used for mine.

MrsS · 07-23-2008, 07:54 PM

Since I don't own a 9mm and I pretty much stick to my .380 and .38 special, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and agree with Texas T's first post. Good luck in your search!

KW Gary M · 07-23-2008, 07:58 PM

You can get a Taurus Millennium for $325. I have seen them less on line but you have to pay your dealer to receive it. I feel that is one of the very best guns in the lower price range. If you can save up a little longer you will open your choices way up. My main carry gun is a Springfield XD which I think is the very best gun for the dollar. You can ask a million people and get a million answers and none of them are really wrong. Most ranges will rent the popular brands. If you must keep it under $350 I would say Millennium is the way to go. Kel Tec is another good one in that price range. I still feel Springfield is the way to go if you are willing to spend the extra money. No matter what you do I would run out of any dealer who tries to sell you a High Point.

KW Gary M · 07-23-2008, 08:00 PM

I would check out Bud's Gun Shop on line. They have a great selection and the best prices I have seen anywhere. Here are their 9MM's.

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lunchbox99 · 07-23-2008, 08:08 PM

You can't go wrong with any of the main brands Some one above said ruger I got a p89dc for 250 used It was a nice gun the only complant was it was blocky size wise cz is great but a little more spendy

Elvis Is Dead · 07-23-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KW Gary M

You can get a Taurus Millennium for $325. I have seen them less on line but you have to pay your dealer to receive it. I feel that is one of the very best guns in the lower price range. If you can save up a little longer you will open your choices way up. My main carry gun is a Springfield XD which is the very best gun for the dollar. You can ask a million people and get a million answers and none of them are really wrong. Most ranges will rent the popular brands. If you must keep it under $350 I would say Millennium is the way to go. Kel Tec is another good one in that price range. I still feel Springfield is the way to go if you are willing to spend the extra money. No matter what you do I would run out of any dealer who tries to sell you a High Point.

I have to agree that a Taurus is a high quality gun at a low price. Excelent warranty program too. My first 9MM was a Cobra. That was pretty good too. Can get them around $300 new but I would spend the extra $25 to $50 and go Taurus. Both are good lower end starter guns though.

ralphie · 07-23-2008, 08:11 PM

I just bought my first semi auto handgun. Its a Kel Tec p-11 9mm. For the $350 you can buy a new one, extra mag/s, finger extension(a must have for me), holster and ammo and likely have a little left over. Id say you definetely at least want to hold a few and see how they feel. I wanted a compact lil pistol for when I get a ccw permit. Ive heard many LEO's use the kel tec's as back up weapons.

punkndisorderly · 07-24-2008, 06:42 AM

I second the "try before you buy" advice. If you can't find a range that rents, try going through a local gun club or finding a friend of a friend.

Any of the major manufacturers make a good product. Which one is right for you has so many variables that only trying some out will lead you in the right direction. I would recommend waiting until you can spend somewhere in the $500 to $600 range (slightly less if buying used). Lots of realy good pistols in that price range: Glock, S&W M&P, XD, etc.

07-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#1
import95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	Thinking of a 9mm I'm new to this site so let me say hi to everyone. Ok heres the deal. I don't or have ever owned a handgun(have shot some before). I plan on purchasing my first handgun within the week or so. So a question for the people who know there guns. I want a 9mm handgun but not sure what make or model. I am planning on spending around $350 (could give or take some). Any recomendations for this price range? Thanks for the help ahead of time.

07-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
TexasT Mrs. HMFIC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,263 Blog Entries: 16	Try to rent and shoot the guns you're thinking about at a gun range first and see how you like it. Then make your decisions. Yes you do get what you pay for, and don't listen to the Glock haters. Try out as many as you can, though with that price range you might not be able to afford a Glock unless you buy it off somebody used (not in a gun store). __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

07-23-2008, 06:05 PM	#7
TexasT Mrs. HMFIC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,263 Blog Entries: 16	You'll fill out the paperwork and everything at the range. Just bring some ID and probably your own ammo. Give your range a call and they'll tell you what you need. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

07-23-2008, 06:09 PM	#8
Moss500Bantam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 257	all good advice above. your price range puts you in a ruger. if you choose a semi first, train your self with it well and or shoot with experienced friends. same goes for a revolver. __________________ I don't know how a PC works. I just know how to use it. I know how a gun works, and how to use it.

07-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#10
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,284	i never buy ammo at the range....they mark it way up! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

07-23-2008, 05:46 PM	#2
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,608	i would get a .38 special revolver as your first but if you have your heart set on a 9mm get a springfield xd, a ruger, not a glock (just dont), or something along those lines everything else is kinda expensive, maybe a bersa or taurus

07-23-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
import95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	Yea i do have my heart set on a 9mm. Have always wanted one since i shot my brothers a couple of years ago. Is there any 9mm guns that you would NOT recommend do to less quality? Or is it the same as all other things, "you get what you pay for"? Just curious.

07-23-2008, 05:51 PM	#4
deadman03 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nc Posts: 267	i would feel safe with any reputable gun company, i would probably try to buy used in that price range. you say you have shot some before so im guessing you know that you would prefer a semi auto over a revolver. i wouldnt argue with you over that unless you where gona use for personal protection without using your gun enough to get to know it.

07-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#6
import95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	That is true. Glocks cost more than i wanna spend at the moment. I never thought about renting guns at the gun range. Do they just need the basic paper work to rent guns?

07-23-2008, 07:31 PM	#11
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,608	hi points are really good id get one of those if i were you, i wouldnt get a jiminez arms or a bryco or some crap

07-23-2008, 07:45 PM	#12
Big Tool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MS Posts: 602	Get a Taurus pt92. Absolute best 9mm i've handled under 600bucks. 17rd capacity, da/sa Trigger, great saftey/decocker system, based on a proven design, good trigger pull, has tactical rail. Just bought one brand new 400.00 out the door taxes included. I've got a xd, glock, beretta 92, and the Taurus simply can't be beat for the price.

07-23-2008, 07:50 PM	#13
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,317 Images: 15	I love my Beretta 92. It feels really good in my hand. It is very reliable. After the first shot and your shooting DA the trigger is extra smooth and light. I paid $250 used for mine. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

07-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#14
MrsS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from the 26th state of the union; now living in the 16th. Posts: 1,458	Since I don't own a 9mm and I pretty much stick to my .380 and .38 special, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and agree with Texas T's first post. Good luck in your search! __________________ Gun Control...is the ability to hit your target.

07-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#15
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 1,312 Blog Entries: 1	You can get a Taurus Millennium for $325. I have seen them less on line but you have to pay your dealer to receive it. I feel that is one of the very best guns in the lower price range. If you can save up a little longer you will open your choices way up. My main carry gun is a Springfield XD which I think is the very best gun for the dollar. You can ask a million people and get a million answers and none of them are really wrong. Most ranges will rent the popular brands. If you must keep it under $350 I would say Millennium is the way to go. Kel Tec is another good one in that price range. I still feel Springfield is the way to go if you are willing to spend the extra money. No matter what you do I would run out of any dealer who tries to sell you a High Point. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson. Last edited by KW Gary M; 07-23-2008 at 08:13 PM.

07-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#16
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 1,312 Blog Entries: 1	I would check out Bud's Gun Shop on line. They have a great selection and the best prices I have seen anywhere. Here are their 9MM's. Advanced Category Search= __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

07-23-2008, 08:08 PM	#17
lunchbox99 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: washington Posts: 471	You can't go wrong with any of the main brands Some one above said ruger I got a p89dc for 250 used It was a nice gun the only complant was it was blocky size wise cz is great but a little more spendy __________________ I need to buy 2 of each gun so they have a friend when I am not shooting them

07-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
ralphie Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 41	I just bought my first semi auto handgun. Its a Kel Tec p-11 9mm. For the $350 you can buy a new one, extra mag/s, finger extension(a must have for me), holster and ammo and likely have a little left over. Id say you definetely at least want to hold a few and see how they feel. I wanted a compact lil pistol for when I get a ccw permit. Ive heard many LEO's use the kel tec's as back up weapons.

07-24-2008, 06:42 AM	#20
punkndisorderly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 144	I second the "try before you buy" advice. If you can't find a range that rents, try going through a local gun club or finding a friend of a friend. Any of the major manufacturers make a good product. Which one is right for you has so many variables that only trying some out will lead you in the right direction. I would recommend waiting until you can spend somewhere in the $500 to $600 range (slightly less if buying used). Lots of realy good pistols in that price range: Glock, S&W M&P, XD, etc.