Question Recommendations Plz: DA/SA with Rail

[lavalamp117]

Hi folks, looking for recommendations for a handgun with a certain set of features. Curious if I've overlooked a good choice that's on the roster.

Requirements:

- Double Action+Single Action
- Has a rail for a light
- Aluminum or Steel frame
- 9mm
- (Soft requirement, Price... Under $1000, used is okay)

So far, I know of the P226 that checks these boxes - barely for its used price. I must be missing some others. Thanks!

 

[Ryan Gosling]

cz p01, m9a1, p226


in that order

 

[lavalamp117]

cz p01, m9a1, p226


in that order

P01... is not on roster though, correct?
(I'm also confused a bit between the "CZ 75 P01" and the "P01", perhaps these are the same thing)

 

[Ryan Gosling]

P01... is not on roster though, correct?
(I'm also confused a bit between the "CZ 75 P01" and the "P01", perhaps these are the same thing)

they are the same thing. They are now offroster, but worth it under 800 dollars here

 

[Sloat]

CZ is the company, the P01 is the model of pistol, so they are the same thing. CZ also makes an SP-01 which is a larger size of the P-01.

Sig also makes the P229, which can be cheaper than the P226 if you find the right deal. (note P226 and P229 come in several variants)

Any reason you need aluminum or steel? The Beretta PX4 and HK P2000 (all variants) are all well-built DA/SA on-roster pistols that are great shooters, but are polymer.

 

[SteamedHams]

My man, you just missed the $649 sale Sportsmans Warehouse had on the P229R.

 

[tradersarmory]

Totally agree with these choices; I've been regretting not grabbing a P01 and/or an SP-01 before they fell off the roster.

 

[ZeroFoxGiven]

Beretta M9A1, my favorite DA/SA. On Roster. New or used is under a thousand.

 

[SteamedHams]

My man, you just missed the $649 sale Sportsmans Warehouse had on the P229R.

Looks like they're back in stock for $649: https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...39in-black-nitron-pistol-101-rounds/p/1478347

This is BIN pricing for anyone who's even remotely considering a P229

 

[Jon F]

I am a Sig p226 fanboy, I have three: W. German, German black stainless, and Mastershop gen 1 X5 Tactical. My favorite upgrades are replacing the hammer strut with a super strut and use a 17# mainspring. It smooths out the crunch of the DA trigger pull and reduces the DA pull to 5-ish lbs.

 

[USSZim]

cz p01, m9a1, p226


in that order

What this guy said. The P01 is the most modern of them all, and also the lightest and most ergonomic. The P226/P229 is a brick IMO, and the CA version has a big LCI and magazine disconnect. I say this as someone who has a lot of training with the P226.

The M9/M9A1 is a good value usually, and is a better gun than the P226 to me. It also has a ton of cheap mags, parts, and holsters since it was so common with the military and police.

 

[lavalamp117]

Really appreciate all the help folks, thanks a bunch. I haven't looked into the P229, I'll do some research on that. I've met some Sig triggers I really liked and really disliked - heard some mixed things on the old surplus P226 triggers, only heard good things about the Beretta... but I think what my heart really wants is the off-roster CZs

I'll have to find a place that has these in stock and get a feel for them.

CZ is the company, the P01 is the model of pistol, so they are the same thing. CZ also makes an SP-01 which is a larger size of the P-01.

Sig also makes the P229, which can be cheaper than the P226 if you find the right deal. (note P226 and P229 come in several variants)

Any reason you need aluminum or steel? The Beretta PX4 and HK P2000 (all variants) are all well-built DA/SA on-roster pistols that are great shooters, but are polymer.

I've only had plastic handguns so far and I want to try something different, as well as hearing more about the durability of metallics this and that. I wouldn't mind trying a gun on the medium-heavy side as well.

 

[Sloat]

I'll have to find a place that has these in stock and get a feel for them.

Best place is a gun range that has rentals. Remember if you're flying solo, you've gotta bring your own gun. I know Reed's in San Jose has the Sigs and CZs.