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Old 11-28-2012, 04:40 AM
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I was thinking of buying a 9mm soon (1-2 months depending on how finances look). I have my eye on an Sig SP 2022, but was wondering if you guys had any good suggestions. My budget is up to $500 + fees. This will be my first gun purchase so I wanted thoughts and recommendations.
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I personally don't like the SP 2022. It just feels a bit big and I don't like the DAO trigger. Personally a used Glock 19 would do you good.
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:04 PM
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I've handled a SP 2022, it's okay I guess. I'm old school, P226 or 92FS, depending on your hand size they could be too big though. A S&W 5906 can be had at a great price, if you don't mind used. If you want a polymer frame, the Springfield XD or XDM, I like them over a Glock.
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The Springfield XDM is a fine piece.
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A used XDM 3.8 compact is a good choice. Get the pierce grip for the small mag and you're good to go. The S&W MP compacts are pretty good but if you save a little bit more the Shield is an excellent choice
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Not sure what one is going for these days, but it's hard to go wrong with a CZ-75. Nor any of the S&W autos. I'm not a fan of the XD, but I carry a Glock personally.

Also, my first 9mm was a Ruger P-95.
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Old 11-29-2012, 12:55 AM
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I personally don't like the SP 2022. It just feels a bit big and I don't like the DAO trigger.
Is it DAO only? I thought that you could get it either as a DA/SA or DAO. Or did I read that wrong?
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Nevermind. I guess the one I handled was DAO.

Personally for a "first gun", I wouldn't recommend a gun that is DA/SA because it requires a bit more training for trigger control. I just don't like the consistency of that kind of trigger.

Also for the OP, what is the gun for? Carry? Home Defense? Shits and giggles?
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