What to get with my tax refund...

[lawrra]

Alright, I'm expecting a decent tax refund, and a new gun is in my future. I was looking into a BUG at first, but I wouldn't mind a full size in 9mm. I currently have a XDM 40 and I'd like to branch out from Springfield; they're great guns but I like a variety .

This gun will be for plinking, carry, and possibly competition (most likely USPSA). I decided on 9mm for...well, because I don't have one and it is a bit cheaper than .40. $800 is my limit, with the remaining funds going towards ammo.

BUGs:
Ruger LCR
Ruger SP101 in .357

Autos:
M&P 9c
G17 gen4
M&P Spec Ops 9
Sig 226 SRP 9
Beretta 92fs

Please share any experiences with these guns, or suggest a different one. I would like to eventually add a suppressor to whatever I get (minus the compact and revolvers), so drop-in threaded barrels may be in my future if I move away from the Spec Ops or SRP. Please, edumacate me

 

[JohnP82]

wow, all are great but i gotta put my vote in for the glock. the g17 makes a great gun for competition since you mentioned getting into that. you really cant go wrong with any of those you listed, but i am a big glock fan so i had to put in a vote fot the 17. my second choice would be the sp101, very sweet shooting gun in my opinion. good luck in your decision.

 

[BloodEclipse]

Ever consider a Beretta 92fs?

Beretta 92FS 9mm 15RD BL *ITALY* for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $549.00

Plenty of money left over for ammo and mags.

 

[lawrra]

Ever consider a Beretta 92fs?

Beretta 92FS 9mm 15RD BL *ITALY* for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $549.00

Plenty of money left over for ammo and mags.

I hadn't. I'll add it to the list, thanks!

 

[BloodEclipse]

I hadn't. I'll add it to the list, thanks!

I think it fits your above requirements.

 

[drgnrobo]

For what you are going to use it for ,The Beretta is great with the Sig 226 a close second.mags & accessories for the Beretta are plentiful & mags are easy to find & affordable.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I think you should help me with my tax payment...

 

[360]

PROTECT YOURSELF!!!

 

[lawrra]

PROTECT YOURSELF!!!

Oooo that's shiny

 

[OneBadV8]

M&P 9 with the APEX Tactical Hardened Sear

 

[CoyoteCreekGuns]

One question, does USPSA allow a rail on the firearm? If not, your list is going to quickly diminish.

If a rail doesn't matter, go with the either of the M&P semi-autos, they're really tough to beat.

Good luck and let us know what you decide on.

 

[HICKMAN]

Glock 34 is the competition version of the 17. Great shooter, with better trigger and adjustable sights.

 

[HICKMAN]

One question, does USPSA allow a rail on the firearm?

No on Single Stack, yes on Production guns.

 

[nawainwright]

Oooo that's shiny

and shiny ALWAYS WINS

 

[zoglog]

why not 1256 Hipoints?

 

[OneBadV8]

why not 1256 Hipoints?

They raise their prices or something?

 

[zoglog]

Well I dont know how much he is getting back so about 1,200 seems decent

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

+1 for the Glock, but IMO if you are going to get a glock get a Gen 3, instead of the new Gen 4.

 

[OneBadV8]

Or you could stock up on ammo and pay for a few training classes too. don't rule that out

 

[gglass]

M&P 9 with the APEX Tactical Hardened Sear

What he said... Just imagine a polymer tactical pistol with a 1911 trigger. Now that's fun!

The cost is somewhere around $500 for the M&P and $29 for the sear. Now that's a bargain.