Decent 9mm for a BOB

[CarlMc]

I'm putting together my lists of stuff for the home, vehicles, and work. I'd like to have a 9mm semiauto in most of these bags, but since it's hopefully going to be spending many, many years vacuum bagged in some dark space, I can't justify spending a chunk of change for two or three of these. 9mm Luger ammo is my preferred caliber, and ease of use for my family members who might have to use it. In a panic situation, I don't think they'll care too much about things that matter for extended shooting sessions, so functional is right up there with cost.

Other than the caliber, small size for storing in small places in vehicles is important to me, otherwise I'd have something a little bigger and easier to use.

Suggestions?

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[g.i. joe]

Glock 19, no question. super reliable, 98% rust proof. not picky on ammo, resonably priced.

 

[MrNiceGuy]

Ruger P series

Rugged
Reliable to a fault
CHEAP
even CHEAPER mags

p89


you can get them all day long for under ~$350 with a few 15rnd capacity mags.

It's not small, but it's a great storable weapon, and cheap enough to buy a gaggle of them.


If size is a BIG factor, expect to pay more unless you want to go with something like a hi-point or a kel-tec. Personally, I would want something a little more reliable.

 

[nubus]

+1 P89, unbreakable, shoots anything you stuff in it, and cheap!
I picked one up with some surface rust for under $200.00.
It's in a "go box" with 500 rds. and I don't worry about it.

If you can afford extra Glocks go for the 19, but I say buy 2 P89's instead!

 

[YFZsandrider]

Glock 19.

I'm trying to think about what more to add.... but it just makes sense.

If I had a G19 and a Ruger p89 sitting on a table in front of me, and I was about to bet my life on one of them working... Glock 19. All day long.

+1 P89, unbreakable, shoots anything you stuff in it, and cheap!
I picked one up with some surface rust for under $200.00....

See! even he agrees. Never seen a Glock with rust on it!

 

[gunnoob75]

I had a P89, and it was for sure a reliable gun. But it did develop a little rust, and it was heavy as a boat anchor.

Glock would be a better choice for a BOB.

 

[jordanvraptor]

Zastava M88 or EZ. $250 - $300 new.

 

[Riot]

Glock 19.

 

[The Cheese]

Glock 19. I had a Ruger P95DC for a few years and it was a POS. I couldn't hit crap with it. Got a G23 and it was night and day. Glock is nice because just about anyone can use it, they are super reliable, they need little maintenance, lots of aftermarket crap if you want, mags are every where, and they are cake to work on if you have a little bit of mechanical skills and a few tools. Plus they are one of the lighter guns in their size range. Rugers are cheap, but I don't think I would bet my life on one. In fact I know I wouldn't be my life on one.

 

[buick455]

how about the S&W sigma they are so close to the glock design that there were lawsuits

the one I has was 100% reliable the triggers are heavy but mine always worked and seemed to have a deep primer dimple

mine never had any rust and it originally belonged to a friend who never cleaned it

nice thing about them is they were $320 new and sell for considerably less used

if you grease it up and vac pack it you'll have a useable gun whenever you need it IF you can get good dry ammo

 

[atypicalparkie]

well, I'll be the one to say it Hi-Point C9. The first pistol I had, put thouuuuuusands of rounds through it. Not a single dang problem ever. Cheap & reliable. Ugly but functional. Did I mention cheap? Ugly? Meh, but dang did it work fine. Sold it to a buddy & he's put another several hundred rounds through it, still without a hiccup. Add American made & the lifetime guarantee for even 2nd, 3rd etc owner.

Did I mention cheap & reliable? You can probably get 2 NIB for $300.

Let the flaming begin

 

[44magyota]

CZ-75 or XDM-9mm. Both high cap and both around 500...not the cheapest but reliable, accurate and built like tanks.

 

[The Cheese]

well, I'll be the one to say it Hi-Point C9. The first pistol I had, put thouuuuuusands of rounds through it. Not a single dang problem ever. Cheap & reliable. Ugly but functional. Did I mention cheap? Ugly? Meh, but dang did it work fine. Sold it to a buddy & he's put another several hundred rounds through it, still without a hiccup. Add American made & the lifetime guarantee for even 2nd, 3rd etc owner.

Did I mention cheap & reliable? You can probably get 2 NIB for $300.

Let the flaming begin

for a few bucks more you can get a used glock, and it would be lighter. Just sayin.

 

[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.

 

[NuthinFancy]

well, I'll be the one to say it Hi-Point C9. The first pistol I had, put thouuuuuusands of rounds through it. Not a single dang problem ever. Cheap & reliable. Ugly but functional. Did I mention cheap? Ugly? Meh, but dang did it work fine. Sold it to a buddy & he's put another several hundred rounds through it, still without a hiccup. Add American made & the lifetime guarantee for even 2nd, 3rd etc owner.

Did I mention cheap & reliable? You can probably get 2 NIB for $300.

Let the flaming begin

I like my Hi Point, but I leave it at home most times I go to the range, because it is a real bubblegum to disassemble for a proper cleaning (I will not just leave it uncleaned like many will say, or just wipe down the inside of the barrel. Cheap or not, it is a tool and deserves the respect of any of my tools ).

 

[gunfreak]

Kel-Tec P-11
Super reliable, $175

 

[Tactical SS]

Why? They are not going to re-supply you.

Who said he was gonna ask?

 

[buick455]

Priced out used Glocks today at the gun show couldn't find any decent ones for less than $400 and you can get'em new for less than $500

 

[The Cheese]

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.

 

[simpleguy]

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.