Thread: Decent 9mm for a BOB

Originally Posted by huntpotter

Beretta 92. In a bug out situation, you'll want to be able to use the same ammo, mags, and spare parts as the gubmint.

While the 92 is a great gun, its a bit on the heavy side and its freaking large. If I was going to pack away a gun that big it better put bigger holes in things than 9mm. I know they make the 96 in 40, but thats outside the scope of what the OP wanted.

I would be a Glock 17, little longer sight radius, 19 if you must, but it's all about ease of use, parts availability, ammo availability, mags, etc. Plus it's light and reliable.

1st choice would be a Glock 19, hands down, it's what I have in my BOB right now. 2nd choice would be a P89, but it sounds like you are looking for a smaller size than that. In your case, if the G19 is to spendy or to big, Keltec P11 or PF9 would be my top choice for cheap, reliable, and compact.

I'd look for some Glock 19s, There's an outfit at the gunshows around here that sell used 2nd gen Glocks for $325, I'd bet you could get them for less if you were buying 2-3. They're pretty well used, but since you are not planning on putting a lot of rounds through them before packing them away so that shouldn't be a problem.

I'm the OP. I have a PF9 and it's an awesome carry piece, but while my 16yo daughter loves to shoot it, her older sister is downright afraid of it. My wife, on the other hand, can't stand the recoil. I don't blame her, even more so because of her carpal tunnel (hence the .357 w/ 6" barrel she got for Christmas.) 250 rounds at the range and my right hand is killing me. It's a good thing I do pretty well with my off hand for relief.

Anyway, I didn't really discuss the recoil issue too much, but the PF9 is almost too small in that respect, so reasonably sized to pack up is good, and weight isn't too much of an issue. I like the Hi-Point and Glock 19 suggestions, and I'll have to see if my local ranges have one I can try out (the Glock I know they have.) Acquiring a brace of them (likely 3) will set me back a chunk, so I'm trying to minimize the damage. Preferably three of the same gun, since parts and magazines are interchangeable.

what about those sig p6's? Super cheap if you shop around, reliable and not something you would feel to bad about sticking in a bag and leaving alone for a while. Simple to operate, not as simple as a glock maybe, but close. A bit heavy perhaps, but money wise, you can get them for close to 300 if you shop.

Glock 19.

Since we're beating a dead horse here..... G19.

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Originally Posted by CarlMc

Acquiring a brace of them (likely 3) will set me back a chunk, so I'm trying to minimize the damage.

Which I understood in the OP and was why I suggested the Ruger P89.
Then everyone said "NO WAY! YOU HAVE TO GET A GLOCK!"
BTW, much less felt recoil in the P89, just sayin'.
You can shoot mine anytime you come south.

I've read a few places that say you should have a few G17s or 19s around.

The chances of getting any gov. ammo is pretty darn slim.
And you may have to ask the guys with the full auto 50's,but that's were the alcohol storage come in play.

P89, you can also use it as a hammer