Wanting Something Different - Suggestions Wanted

[Darkpriest667]

Thanks for the suggestions y'all. Been looking into some of your suggestions.

The "Gucci Glocks" isn't quite what I'm wanting. CZ seems to make a lot of sense, but I can't say I know too much about their products. I know they purchased Colt a short while ago (I am a big Colt fanboy - for better or worse), so maybe there is some inherited loyalty there. CZ seems a bit unique in the market, but perhaps that what I'm wanting.

Springfield Prodigy can be a real good choice as well. I owned a cheap XD many years ago, but got rid of it after not too long. I recall Springfield caught some crap a few years ago. If I recall, they were backing some anti 2A legislation, but I don't recall exactly.

Bul Armory seems kinda neat. Volquartsen looks pretty weird.

CZ shadows are really sweet. Not sure if they have a optical mount but I bet someone could mill it. They are NICE guns. Ive fired a few of them.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

The HK VP9 is boring. I have one. Decent gun, good optic mounting system, and the best mags in the entire industry but, honestly, it's just a boring gun. A VP9L with something like an SRO or the new 507 Comp might be cool though. A company now even makes brass VP9 backstraps if you want more heft.

PSA has a sale for Labor Day right now on the Century AP5-M. You can get a legit MP5K clone for $899. Technically that's a steel frame and meets at least some of your specs. Live out your Die Hard fantasy, you know you want to!

A few others:

• Arex Zero 1 T
• Walther Q4
• Beretta 92XI, or LTT 92 Elite

SIG
Also, SIG P229 or P226 Legion. New SIGs are hit or miss, lots of QC issues, and it's been that way for a good ~15yrs.

If it was me, I'd buy an older P229 or P226 since you can usually find LE trades for cheap. Ideally, early 2000's production short extractor slide with a forged extractor, before QC really went bad. Beware, they made MIM'd short extractors later, which created significant problems, before redesigning and switching to a MIM'd long extractor.

Then throw one of the P229 or P226 Legion slides on and call it good for probably just under ~$1k. If you still want to burn all the money, maybe also add some GGI parts (P229, P226) like the ELS trigger system, strut system, and Armory Craft hammer. That would make for an extremely nice shooter!

 

[jimbo]

How about this 9mm CZ Shadow 2 in gray with 3 17 round mags?

 

[Nick!]

I'm reading/hearing that Prodigy has had some issues already.....

Edit - Apparently the 1st batch had some issues, and they were addressed.

 

[smittyb]

CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready 9mm 4.89" Barrel 19-Rounds Ambidextrous Safety

The CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready is the 9mm pistol competitive shooters desire. Features include a 4.89" barrel, and three 19 round magazines. It is pre-cut for an optic plate for a red dot sight and also comes with adjustable sights. The mag release has an adjustable, extended button with three...

grabagun.com

Boom.
Done.

 

[Army 1911]

This fits your price and made in Texas.

Bond Arms | Bullpup 9

The Bond BullPup9 Is Here! Very limited production, only 150 per month available, and they are going fast! This is an ultra-compact 9mm. The new BullPup9 is the only Bullpup Style handgun on the market. Features: Signature Bond Arms Engraved Rosewood Grips and 2 Magazines.

www.bondarms.com

 

[zackmars]

Pre lock, pinned barrel s&w, or colt official police or police positive.


Since its acceptable to be gay now, you could get a CZ i guess

 

[mountainbull]

When I read the title I thought this should be in the man cave, guess I was wrong.
My mind wanders

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

I love this forum.

"I'm looking for an autoloader with a steel frame that I can mount a red dot on."

"Oh, get a single action revolver! That fits the bill perfectly."

He wanted suggestions. He got 'em.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

S&W 329PD. Unique AND you probably won't want to shoot it = problem solved.

 

[zackmars]

S&W 329PD. Unique AND you probably won't want to shoot it = problem solved.

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Someone with that username should know better than to recommend a gun with a Hillary hole

 

[Moonpie]

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Someone with that username should know better than to recommend a gun with a Hillary hole

Maybe but sometimes there's no way around it. IE: X-frames and Scandium.

 

[zackmars]

Maybe but sometimes there's no way around it. IE: X-frames and Scandium.

Best way to get around that is to not buy them. That way you aren't positively reinforcing s&w's terrible ideas.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Best way to get around that is to not buy them. That way you aren't positively reinforcing s&w's terrible ideas.

too late

 

[zackmars]

too late

Look upon your misdoings and be ashamed

 

[Nick!]

Maybe I should have put this post in the Revolver section. Perhaps then I would have gotten actual semi auto recommendations from half you degens.

Wants

• GIANT grip
• More clicky clicks
• Attention from Fuds at range

Do not wants

• Cool factor
• New technology
• Wife to be impressed with giant new gun

 

[zackmars]

Maybe I should have put this post in the Revolver section. Perhaps then I would have gotten actual semi auto recommendations from half you degens.

Wants

• GIANT grip
• More clicky clicks
• Attention from Fuds at range

Do not wants

• Cool factor
• New technology
• Wife to be impressed with giant new gun

Beretta 21a.

 

[General Zod]

This fits your price and made in Texas.

Bond Arms | Bullpup 9

The Bond BullPup9 Is Here! Very limited production, only 150 per month available, and they are going fast! This is an ultra-compact 9mm. The new BullPup9 is the only Bullpup Style handgun on the market. Features: Signature Bond Arms Engraved Rosewood Grips and 2 Magazines.

www.bondarms.com

I've been wanting one of those just because they're weird and rare.

 

[Byrd666]

Maybe I should have put this post in the Revolver section. Perhaps then I would have gotten actual semi auto recommendations from half you degens.

Wants

• GIANT grip
• More clicky clicks
• Attention from Fuds at range

Do not wants

• Cool factor
• New technology
• Wife to be impressed with giant new gun

Okay then. Might I interest you in this slightly used slingshot.