Best Sub $400 9mm

[piper266]

Ruger makes great stuff and the SR series is no exception. I was drooling all over their LCR a few weeks ago. (polymer revolver
In .38sp). Good luck in the hunt.

[LCPfraTN]

Dang buddy. You got a real good price on that. I like the 39 a lot. Feels almost as good as the Browning and CZ do to me. 

 

That really was a great price for that model 39. :stunned:

[LCPfraTN]

SR9C is the best sub $400 9mm you'll find. I use one as my EDC.

 

The SR9C is a great gun, but I haven't seen one new for a sub $400 price in quite a while.

[kieefer]

Thanks for the advice. I read online that the trigger pull is heavier on the SR9. Any truth to that

 My SR9 has a few mods including the http://www.ghostinc.com/c=FYrtwh9XFL3Wk8I9VI5riE9x0/category/ruger_sr__rocket__tactical_and_all_other_connectors_installation_instructions/Ghost Trigger so the Compact trigger pull felt heavier in comparison but I never gauged it. I suspect they are the same parts inside only frame size being different but I could be wrong.

 

I did have a little trouble fitting the trigger bar reset but the designer worked with me until we got it, great fellow and a pleasure to work with. All the issues with the early SR9's should be worked out by now and this would be a slick trick to add to whichever one you get.

 

So, if you're worried about trigger pull on either pistol, there's a fix for that.  :up:

 

 

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Edited March 19, 2013 by kieefer

[dubya3488]

Joe Bob one of our vendors has one as of this afternoon
Give them a look

 

I checked it out, but after shipping it came out to be closer to $480, with a transfer fee it would end up around $500. I was really hoping to be a little cheaper than that...

 

Does anyone know of a store local to Knoxville/Maryville that could have one in stock?

[Guest Nunya]

If you're looking for concealibility but shootable, the Diamondback DB9 can be found for about $350.

[kieefer]

I checked it out, but after shipping it came out to be closer to $480, with a transfer fee it would end up around $500. I was really hoping to be a little cheaper than that...

 

Does anyone know of a store local to Knoxville/Maryville that could have one in stock?

Saw a both the full size and the compact at Gun's and Leather, call them and get your best price.  :up:

[dubya3488]

Saw a both the full size and the compact at Gun's and Leather, call them and get your best price. :up:

I'll call them today. Wish I were in the Nashville area!! That's a bit of a drive, but maybe I can catch a hockey game and make it worth my while!!

[dubya3488]

Well, I just called both of the Guns and Leather stores. They both had the SR40c, but neither had the SR9c. Looks like I'm still on the hunt!! They did have a good price though. Hopefully they will get one in stock soon.

Edited March 23, 2013 by dubya3488

[kieefer]

Well, I just called both of the Guns and Leather stores. They both had the SR40c, but neither had the SR9c. Looks like I'm still on the hunt!! They did have a good price though. Hopefully they will get one in stock soon.

:confused:  sorry man, I'm sure I looked at one at the Greenbriar store on Thursday, must have sold.... :stunned:

[TMF]

Well, I just called both of the Guns and Leather stores. They both had the SR40c, but neither had the SR9c. Looks like I'm still on the hunt!! They did have a good price though. Hopefully they will get one in stock soon.

 

You opposed to the 40?  I shot one of those compact .40s and it was real comfortable to shoot.

[dubya3488]

You opposed to the 40? I shot one of those compact .40s and it was real comfortable to shoot.

I wouldn't say I'm opposed to it, but I would rather have the 9mm.

[Fourtyfive]

Get a Kahr 9 or 40.

[dubya3488]

Get a Kahr 9 or 40.

 

I know I want the SR9c, it's just a matter of finding what I want now. Hopefully one will pop up soon, either here in the classifieds or in one of my local shops. We'll see.

[chances R]

I use a Taurus PT709 routinely and have recommended it to several others.  Good carry piece.  While it is not the M&P shield, especially the trigger, it is a clone.

[Fourtyfive]

I know I want the SR9c, it's just a matter of finding what I want now. Hopefully one will pop up soon, either here in the classifieds or in one of my local shops. We'll see.

There are two listed on GOC , one in Cleveland and one in Lebanon.

[dubya3488]

I tried on both of those. No luck. To be honest the guy in Cleveland was just rude, and I don't want to give him my money. The guy in Lebanon is kind of far away, and his price is high and firm. In short, still looking!!! Hopefully a store somewhere close will get one in soon.

[CWW710]

Taurus 709Slim.  They dont call it slim for nothing.  Single action trigger makes a huge difference.  VERY easy to carry in the right holster.  Double stack mags are hard for me to carry all day.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Bersa Thunder Pro Ultra Compact 9mm, or High Capacity 9mm.   Should be around $400.  Polygon barrel, picatinny rail, round in chamber indicator, lock system to prevent firing when stored, and ambidextrous.

http://www.bersa.com/bersa-firearms/thunder-uc-pro-series.html

http://www.bersa.com/bersa-firearms/thunder-pro-series.html

They also have a new CC version of the 9mm: BP9CC

http://www.bersa.com/bersa-firearms/BPCC.html

 

The first two are based on the Browning blowback design, if I recall.  Simple.  They are accurate, easy to shoot, easy to clean.  Bersa isnt too good on the finishes, though, so go matte.

[Backon4]

Smith and wesson sd9ve and throw in an apex trigger kit and you are still under $400 if you get it from academy on sale.

[enfield]

A used SIG or S&W would work for me.

[kieefer]

Taurus 709Slim.  They dont call it slim for nothing.  Single action trigger makes a huge difference.  VERY easy to carry in the right holster.  Double stack mags are hard for me to carry all day.

 Saw one on sale for under $400 at Bass Pro yesterday.  :up:

[Guest bulluck533]

I'm using pricing from my local store (Bill's Outpost) P95 $319 are hard to beat, but the Smith And Wesson SD9VE is hard to beat for $329 to. I'd put those at the top of the under $400 list. For little more the Ruger SR series are nice as well.

[dubya3488]

I'm using pricing from my local store (Bill's Outpost) P95 $319 are hard to beat, but the Smith And Wesson SD9VE is hard to beat for $329 to. I'd put those at the top of the under $400 list. For little more the Ruger SR series are nice as well.

I really like the SR9c, but Bill doesn't have one in stock yet. I love that store though! I haven't looked at the SD9VE though. Are there any downsides to that gun? I heard a lot of bad things about the Sigma line, is this the same gun?

[Patton]

No, the SD is supposed to have worked out the kinks.