Chart of Cheapest 9mm handguns

[mousegunner]

This is a chart of the cheapest 9mm pistols, new retail prices, not msrp. Of course quality varies drastically. But if you are on a budget, and want to shoot 9mm, this chart may give you some direction...

[graycrait]

I owned the Zastava M88 for a time. It is basically a small Tokarev but with these high rear sights and a pretty tough trigger to do much with. I even took the trigger mechanism apart and worked on each part, but not to much affect. It is what it is and it worked. I like the discontinued Star BM a lot more. I've had two PF9s. I got the second one when I thought I may have acted in haste getting rid of the first one. I was right the first time. I like to call them "The Little Dragon." Snatching that pistol weak-hand one-hand and rapid fire with any accuracy is challenging. I've shot the tar out of a HiPoint C9 and the gun amazed me with its reliability in that non-stop 500 rd drill; its weight also amazed me. I'm not a fan of the big Ruger semi-autos but in my experience they always work. The P11 makes good sense but I am not crazy about that trigger pull.

[Guest Lester Weevils]

What would be a price cut-off point for the cheapest list?

Just wondering because some of the Kahr CW pistols, and some Sig P250 and SP2022 look like they could be had in the $400 ballpark.

I haven't studied all the products though. Perhaps if you go up to $400 the list would get very big? Dunno.

[mousegunner]

My cut off was $300. I can't see calling a pistol "cheap" if it costs more than that. Generally speaking, it might be better to spend $300 on a good used pistol than to get a cheap new pistol. But it was a fun chart to research.

[trblmkr13]

I made a chart like that when I was trying to decide on a pocket pistol, they are very handy

[MikePapa1]

I got a chance to see a Lorcin L9mm that was seized by the local police. I looked it up and the list price was $189. It terrified me as I believe its just as likely to injure its shooter as its target.

[kwe45919]

The EAA EZ9 and Ruger P95 are the absolute best on the list in my opinion for the price. I've never seen or shot a M88 but I've heard decent comments on them.

Great chart Mousegunner......

[walton6467]

I've actually owned three guns on this list, (shows what my budget allows). The SCCY broke after firing two mags of ammo. The Ruger was a great gun for a beginner hand gun owner. I traded it for my first Glock and got almost my full purchase price on the trade. My KelTec PF9 is a great carry piece, disappears under most any clothes, goes bang at the right time and will hit the target until it makes your hand numb. I Duracoated my PF9 and I"m convinced it will last for years now.

[bigwakes]

P95 was the gun my girlfriend bought me for my 21st B-day. Yes, I married her. Great shooter and one of the few I regret selling over the years. Sold it to buy my first Glock. Luckily it was friend that promises to offer it to me if he ever gets rid of it.

[Guest Law of Thirds]

If you consider used guns, a S&W 5906 or other alloy frame DA/SA police trade in can be had for around 280.

[mousegunner]

I got a chance to see a Lorcin L9mm that was seized by the local police. I looked it up and the list price was $189. It terrified me as I believe its just as likely to injure its shooter as its target.

While the Lorcin 9mm is not a wonderful gun, it is just flat wrong to believe that it is likely to injure the person using it. With some fluffing and buffing it can be a fun gun at the range. However, it is not known for reliability, and it is not that great a gun for carrying for self-defense. But it won't hurt you unless you neglect the rules of gun safety. It is available nowadays as the Jimenez JA-Nine, and it has a following.

[Tobashadow]

Dang comparing the specs of my massive Ruger P95 compared to the weight of the smaller Jimenez is amazing!

Is it made out of lead?

[mousegunner]

Jimenez guns are made of Zamak, a very interesting alloy of zinc.