$500 or under out the door???
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According to the math, you should get the Steyr. However, $500 is not too much to pay for a gun that you can shoot well. Offer still open to shoot my M9 before you buy. My buddy also has an XD 9mm. Another buddy with a CZ P-01. Another with a Glock 17. Could be a nice test night for you. Think we'll be at the NRA @ 6:30 on Wednesday.
Thanks for the offer. That would be nice to be able to shoot all those different 9s but I live in the Williamsburg area and work during the week.
The Steyr is very tempting ( the price and the gun) but the parts issue is a concern. Getting a "bad" one is probably no more a risk than with any other quality firearm but knowing my luck I would get one that had issues. Still though it is in the running and if not for the no warranty it would be my first choice.
Right now the G17 is tops on my list.
The Steyr is very tempting ( the price and the gun) but the parts issue is a concern. Getting a "bad" one is probably no more a risk than with any other quality firearm but knowing my luck I would get one that had issues. Still though it is in the running and if not for the no warranty it would be my first choice.
Right now the G17 is tops on my list.
silver-bullet
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Before you buy, make sure you've checked out the CZ-75b. Given your criteria, it's the best 9mm out there. Unfortunately, the CZ P-01 has a barrel length of 3.5", so I can't include it as a recommendation based on your criteria. But if I could..... 
My vote is for the CZ 75 BD. It's a great weapon and a nice value, plus I personally prefer guns with external hammers. It's seems like you're leaning towards polymer (which the CZ is not), and I'm not sure what sort of trigger setup you prefer, but that will also factor into your decision.
Wynterbourne
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I have to say, I've shot all of the weapons listed so far, and there's not really a bad one in the bunch. The closest I've come to a 'lemon' in that list is the P99, and that's because I seem to have the worst luck with their triggers.
That said, I'm going to have to cast my vote for one that's not on the list, and that's Magnum Research's Baby Eagle (MR9900), also known as the Jericho 941. It's the same basic design as the CZ-75, but it's a bit slimmer, and in my own opinion, a little bit easier to handle.
That said, I'm going to have to cast my vote for one that's not on the list, and that's Magnum Research's Baby Eagle (MR9900), also known as the Jericho 941. It's the same basic design as the CZ-75, but it's a bit slimmer, and in my own opinion, a little bit easier to handle.
chris in va
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Bit of a Frankengun, but look at the CZ 40P. For $350 or less you'll get the PO1 frame and .40 slide. The more I look at it, the more it resembles a Sig...somewhat.
And of course, I'll also recommend the P01 or 75 compacts.
And of course, I'll also recommend the P01 or 75 compacts.
Eric Larsen
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CZ 75........then the XD.......then the Glock........then the Steyr.......then the P99. Shoot well.
silversilvia
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Baby Eagle, but the cheapest i found around here is $480 adding tax will make it go over. PT92, which i ordered one for around $370 + 30 tax so $400, and a couple bucks cheaper for the Blued version.