Help me pick a new gun.

[Josh89]

So I got some extra cash just burning a hole in my pocket. I just can't decide what gun to spend it on. So I'm hoping maybe some of you guys can help me find something on atleast narrow my search down. I'll list a criteria below.

-semi auto
-has a hammer
- da/sa
-45acp or 9mm. Would really like 45acp
-size and quality for ccw
-ready for a red dot
-under 1kish

let me know what you guys think you would get.

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[Lennie]

1911. There are many great choices under 1k.

 

[titsonritz]

For a hammer fired 45 I'd get an HK45 and have it cut.

 

[User 1234]

The red dot ready and hammer criteria are going to be difficult to find on the same gun. Deleting the red dot requirement opens up CZ97, S&W 4516, 4566, 4513, HK45, Sig 227 carry, 245, 220 Compact, Beretta 8045 Cougar, and others.

 

[Dirty Cary]

 

[Member 34319]

Are they cutting CZ 75s for red dots yet?

 

[titsonritz]

Are they cutting CZ 75s for red dots yet?

https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-shadow-2-or/

 

[Nak]

-semi auto
-has a hammer
- da/sa
-45acp or 9mm. Would really like 45acp
-size and quality for ccw
-ready for a red dot
-under 1kish

I love the 45. I really do. It's my favorite handgun and what I shoot the most at the range. But for concealed carry you just can't beat the 9mm. With the right ammo it's every bit as lethal as the 45. The Sig P365 is an incredible every day carry. With the MagGuts spring the 12 round magazine becomes a 14 round magazine; that's 15 +P 9mm rounds in a weapon you can stick in your pocket. I used to carry a Sig 245. It meets all of your requirements. Great 45 and I always used to think six rounds was enough. Today though, even with 15 rounds you really should carry an extra magazine.

 

[Ridge Walker]

So I got some extra cash just burning a hole in my pocket. I just can't decide what gun to spend it on. So I'm hoping maybe some of you guys can help me find something on atleast narrow my search down. I'll list a criteria below.

-semi auto
-has a hammer
- da/sa
-45acp or 9mm. Would really like 45acp
-size and quality for ccw
-ready for a red dot
-under 1kish

let me know what you guys think you would get.

If only you could find more cash, I am positive that your wife or GF will be jealous of your relationship you will have with this one. I don't have the cash right now but it is on my acquisition list.

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[nwslopoke]

Sig P229, CZ-P01 or Sig P220.

 

[asiparks]

The Sig 228-ish Arex Zero T1 in 9mm is one of the few that meet your criterea out of the box.
Otherwise a CZ p07/9 and have it cut for an optic.
Most other options arte going to take you well above $1K

my P07:

 

[Dinglenutz]

FNX-45 - if the tactical is too big get the regular one cut. Or just buy a Glock.

 

[Ridge Walker]

The Sig 228-ish Arex Zero T1 in 9mm is one of the few that meet your criterea out of the box.
Otherwise a CZ p07/9 and have it cut for an optic.
Most other options arte going to take you well above $1K

my P07:
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Love my P-09. Haven't shot the 7. I don't worry about weight or printing. I care about my/gun's accuracy,, capacity and has a hammer with a half cocktail.

asiparks I like your P-07

 

[EHJ]

Another vote for Sig P229. 226 for a 9. ("RX")
But the slides are cut and drilled for Sig spec optics.

 

[Ridge Walker]

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[Ridge Walker]

According to one son the HK P30 is a good one too.

 

[Josh89]

FNX-45 - if the tactical is too big get the regular one cut. Or just buy a Glock.

Pretty sure I'm going with the fnx-45 tactical. Just finding one now is the problem.

 

[MichaelH]

I love the CZ 75, but the rail on the SP-01 makes sense. I bet there's a red dot plate that can be added in lieu of the back dovetail sights.

CZ SP-01 Review: Self-Defense & Competition Ready

The CZ 75 SP-01, great for self-defense, EDC, and competition! Here we go over some upgrades and review this legendary pistol and what makes it a great choice for your next (or first) competition pistol.

www.pewpewtactical.com

 

[MichaelH]

New CZ 75 P-01 Compact 9mm

New in Box. Just received in. $679.00 + $10.00 Background. Please PM with questions or to set up an appt. No trades. Thanks. The CZ P-01 is a compact, aluminum-framed 9mm designed for LE and Military duty, but its compact size and the reduced weight due to its forged alloy frame make it ideal...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[Ridge Walker]

I love the CZ 75, but the rail on the SP-01 makes sense. I bet there's a red dot plate that can be added in lieu of the back dovetail sights.

CZ SP-01 Review: Self-Defense & Competition Ready

The CZ 75 SP-01, great for self-defense, EDC, and competition! Here we go over some upgrades and review this legendary pistol and what makes it a great choice for your next (or first) competition pistol.

www.pewpewtactical.com

Yep, I thought about a SP-01. But went with P-09 for EDC. It also has the 22LR Ladet slide too so there is that. The Cajunized '02' brushed nickel 75 stays at the house. I really wanted a CZ Shadow 2 for a long time.

Here is a Shadow 2 that is the one @titsonritz posted above. It has a cutout and plate.

CZ Shadow 2 Orange - CZ-USA

Turning the Shadow 2 up a notch, the Orange has a factory-fit barrel bushing, slide and more!

cz-usa.com

Now I have switched. I want the CZCS Accushadow 2. Pretty sure it can be fitted for a optic too. It is claimed that it is the most accurate production semi auto in the world. I want to find out.

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