OK guys. I have decided to get out of .40 for awhile, mainly because I like the capacity and cost of 9mm better (I am not starting a .40 vs 9mm conversation either). Anyways, I currently have the 75B fullsize in 9mm, which was going to be my range/winter carry gun. However, I would really like something with night sights (which I understand I can add to that one for under $100) and a light rail, that way I can add a flashlight to it and get a custom holster made for winter carry. The thought of having 20 rounds and a light is really appealing to me for a winter carry gun. So my two options are: SP-01 or P-09 in FDE, both come with night sights, both have a rail, but the SP-01 is gonna cost about $100 more, but the P-09 is much lighter in weight. I am really leaning towards the P-09 as I have a love affair with FDE also.
So here is the real question: Should I move the 75B fullsize and upgrade it to the SP-01 or P-09? I know the answer is have all three, but I have zero patience and therefore can't save money for.
Thoughts? What does the Helpdesk say?
Sounds to me like you have already made your decision. You just haven't quite come to grips with it yet. Having a gun with high capacity, night sights and a rail makes for a near perfect home defense gun and would also be an excellent carry gun. I use a full size polymer (Phantom) for this role and am very happy with it. I would say the P09 would fill all of your requirements very nicely. The tricky part comes in deciding whether to part with the 75B. That, of course, is a personal decision and I would not advise you one way or another. I am just wondering how long it will be before you feel the need to replace it and how much are you going to lose on the overall transaction?
). No doubt the P-09 will rock the range, as my P-07 (especially the one in 9mm) was a phenomenal gun. But IMHO, I'd suggest keeping the 75B, and watching for a good deal on a P-09. For whatever reason, the P-07 and P-09, while more affordable to begin with, don't seem to hold their values as well as the all-metal CZ's. There are deals to be had if you are patient.
