Budget single stack 9 or .40

[titsonritz]

Plus one on the PPS, one of the only guns I regret getting rid of is a MKI PPS, they shoot like a much larger pistol and cost much less than they ought to.

If you go with a PPS, just keep it mind there was a drop safety recall on them, be sure you know what you are getting.

 

[OldTengu]

Went with a shield 9. Gen 1.

 

[L84Cabo]

My preference is for 9mm. The ballistics of the .40 aren't significant enough (to me) to justify the extra recoil, reduced capacity and particularly extra cost of the round. And as the round continues to decrease in popularity, it's only going to become more expensive.

And if you're thinking about a sub compact like the Shield, always rent one in the caliber you're considering and try it first. Many sub compacts can be downright unpleasant to shoot, even in 9mm.

 

[titsonritz]

And if you're thinking about a sub compact like the Shield, always rent one in the caliber you're considering and try it first. Many sub compacts can be downright unpleasant to shoot, even in 9mm.

I wouldn't consider the Shield a sub-compact, more like a single stack compact. Its actually handle more like a full size than many of the compacts out there due to the length of the butt.

 

[tbloesch]

I see you went with the Shield, that was on my list when I was looking. I went with the PPS gen 2 after handling many single stacks. The only problem I have had is one of the dots fell out of the rear sight, just gave my an excuse to upgrade to night sights.

 

[Jonnyuma]

I'll be the odd guy out and say the Walther PPS. M1 or 2. Both are great guns and shoot far better than they have any right to.

I was also going to recommend the PPS.
Since PPS has already been mentioned, I'll throw the Walther CCP M2 into the mix. They seem to have exorcised all the weirdness out of them with the M2... I'd kinda like to try one myself.

 

[Jonnyuma]

I see you went with the Shield, that was on my list when I was looking. I went with the PPS gen 2 after handling many single stacks. The only problem I have had is one of the dots fell out of the rear sight, just gave my an excuse to upgrade to night sights.

I lost the dot out of one of mine too... seems to be common.
Fortunately, Walther sights are stupid-easy to replace/upgrade.

 

[coop44]

P series rugers, can't beat them

 

[Jonnyuma]

I'm not saying I approve of what happened. But with the amount of anti-gun lobbying taking place at the state and federal level it's impossible (for me) to think these major manufacturers don't have contingency plans in place that include playing politics. SA got caught. Mods don't ban me for the sacrilege

From what I understand, the firm that made the sweetheart deal benefitting SA did so without their knowledge or input. SA immediately cut ties with them after this all became public and denounced the whole thing.

Could have just been damage control backpedaling, or it may have been the truth. But there is no other corroborating evidence that SA, as a company, has ever been involved in other shady political hackery or corporate espionage. I don't recall S&W or Bill Ruger ever disavowing the chicanery that bore their respective names...

 

[Jory45acp]

I'd say shield. it has plenty of support/aftermarket and a proven record. I recently got a Shield 2.0 40 that I put a TLR6 on and plan to use for the hotter days carry.

Haven't seen a Mossberg MC1 in the wild tbh but I hear they are gaining traction.

Sound advice here to follow. With a good track record and plenty of online info you can look up the Shield Line has a safe earned reputation. And it's what my wife carries so I'm biased a bit

 

[Nocaster]

I'd go with shield as a proven platform

 

[tkdguy]

EC9/LC9 is Ruger's single stack 9mm, and they're from 250 to 300ish

Ruger LC9s is great. About $250.00 and seem to be on close out. I think they may be of higher quality to the EC 9???

 

[Tillikum]

Bersa BP9CC. Once you've tried the trigger, you'll be sild.

 

[Stomper]

I see it's too late to save him (LOL), and I know the OP stated "Glocks are out" and has a desired $450 budget.... BUT, I have owned a G43 for years, and recently bought a G43X and a G48 frame for my G43 (making it basically a G43X) and with Shield Arms magazines it carries 15+1 rounds in almost danged near the same dimensions as a G43. We're talking basically the difference in width of the thickness of the mag-well walls, and and grip length difference of the mag-plate thickness... it also fits in G43 holsters.

G43X can be had for about $100 more than the OP budget... just sayin'.






G43 w/ +1 extension (7+1) next to a G43X with 15rnd Shield Arms magazine (15+1)

 

[Kruel J]

The OP bought a Shield. Any further suggestions will just make the suggester look illiterate.

@Stomper he COULD have got a G43X for his budget of $450. Alas, he did not.

 

[cigars]

What about SCCY? 9mm or 380 for well under $300.
"100% American made by American people ".

https://www.sccy.com/

 

[Kruel J]

What about SCCY? 9mm or 380 for well under $300.
"100% American made by American people ".

https://www.sccy.com/

Like the one the OP listed yesterday?

Sccy Cpx-2 carry package - $125

As titled. Lightly used (functionality check, then cached) Cpx-2 carry package. 3 mags Left handed kydex holster (or RH small of back) These little pistols are awesome. Just switching some of my backups out for .40 cal glocks due to their versatility. Will have pics up later this afternoon. $100...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[Stomper]

The OP bought a Shield. Any further suggestions will just make the suggester look illiterate.

@Stomper he COULD have got a G43X for his budget of $450. Alas, he did not.

I'm not illiterate... I know who my dad was!


I was referring to it at $500-ish with factory night-sights already installed.

 

[Bam]

If you can look past the Turkey connection.

Canik's are the best bang for buck pistols PERIOD.

 

[OldTengu]

If you can look past the Turkey connection.

Canik's are the best bang for buck pistols PERIOD.

I went with a shield. The canik was not a consideration as it did not fit the specs that I was looking for, namely, being a single stack pistol.