$600 Range for a new gun, Which one??

[msmith103]

M&P all the way!!!

 

[cosermann]

If you get a .40 for which conversion barrels are readily available, such as a Glock, then you can easily shoot .40 and 9mm out of the same gun.

 

[Tripp11]

IMO, the most prudent thing to do would be to try out every gun on your list either by renting them at a local gun range or hooking up with fellow INGO'rs who have the guns on your short list.

What one person loves in their hand, another person hates.

Before buying my latest handgun, I researched build quality issues with those handguns on my short list; however, when I narrowed it down, I fired them and found the one that felt the best.

 

[theturtle06]

This thread hasn't really seemed to help - everyone has offered different suggestions And on that note, let me offer more conflicting information

Out of these choices, I'd say the M&P or the CZ75. I haven't shot an M&P in a while nor have I shot the 75, but I have shot the CZ97 - the .45 ACP brother to the 75. I was thoroughly impressed with the ergonomics of both (didn't like either quite as much as the 1911 though, the safety on the 97B is not placed where I'd like it to be) and either carry my recommendation. Just a FYI the 97B I shot would not feed hollowpoints to save its life so if you are looking for a defensive gun, I don't know if the 75 would fit your needs (that is, assuming it has the same problem feeding JHPs as the 97B.)

It is hard to go wrong with an XDm, and while the Glocks aren't for me they are also great pistols. The Glocks have an upward cant to them when I bring the sights upwards and that just does not work for me. The 1911, XDm (which have very similar grip angles) point perfectly for me.

Oh well, it looks like this post didn't help jack squat as I pretty much suggested all of the guns you are thinking of

 

[HICKMAN]

Love my glocks for their simplicity, but if you've got $600, it's be hard no to say get the an M&P Pro with an Apex sear.

 

[baldmax]

My vote is for a XD. Have fun with what ever you decide on.

 

[Flitmob]

I agree with several posts that glocks are good guns, but for 600 you can get more than a glock and I would recommend something a little nicer!
That is unless you love glocks and want to accessorize!

 

[umbrellablue]

I love the look of the CZ...

 

[chasekerion4]

CZ75. Real sweetheart of a gun.

Polymer guns are good tools, but they have no soul.

 

[fastwally]

Sell some more junk and get an older Browning High Power if you want a 9. If you can't do that, get the Glock 19.

 

[Boz]

CZ75 is a GREAT gun. everyone should own one. They are often overlooked, but I've never personally met anyone who has fired one and holds a negative opinion of it (unless they just don't like 9mm).

 

[buffalo-springfield40]

springfield xd 45.....or 40 sub-compact

 

[NHT3]

Why not put a few more dollars with it and slip by Indy Trading post and try to talk them out of one of those sweet Kimbers they have in the case?

 

[dbd870]

IMO, the most prudent thing to do would be to try out every gun on your list either by renting them at a local gun range or hooking up with fellow INGO'rs who have the guns on your short list.

What one person loves in their hand, another person hates.

This is good advice. All of those you listed are acceptable choices.