Still shopping around for my first 9mm. I'm trying everything I can get my hands on (a couple of guys here have offered to let me shoot their firearms, and I've rented a few as well). So far the CZ-75b has fit my hand best, but I have yet to shoot one.

 

However, generally speaking, I like to spend hobby money on US made products--at least whenever possible. Not a hard and fast rule, more a guideline.

 

Anyway, are there any really decent full size, all metal frame US made 9mm's for $600 or less that I'm missing?

 

Really appreciate any advice.

Sigs are now US Made, so any of those will work.

 

Beretta 92fs?

 

In the higher price range, you can get a Smith Wesson 1911 in 9mm (around $1,200)

Not a full metal frame, but you may want to look at the Ruger SR9/SR9c. Made in the good ol' USA and getting very nice reviews.

Kahr makes some metal framed 9mms.

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-T9.asp

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9.asp

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-MK9.asp

 

Also Kimber:

http://www.kimberamerica.com/solo

Kahr makes some metal framed 9mms.

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-T9.asp

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9.asp

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-MK9.asp

 

Also Kimber:

http://www.kimberamerica.com/solo

 

I thought Kahr was Korean owned by the Moonies.

 

The American metal guns are mostly expensive 1911s.

If you are looking at new production, full sized 9mm made in the USA I think Sig is the way to go but $600 for a new Sig sounds unrealistic. Not sure if Beretta is currently manufacturing in the US for the civilian market.

 

In your budget most 9mm 1911's are going to have frames forged overseas and then finished in the US like Springfield and STI Spartan. For about $1k you can get an STI Trojan which is fully born and bred in Texas.

The American metal guns are mostly expensive 1911s.

 

There not THAT expensive.

 

Beretta's are US made, as are Sigs.

A gun is a personal thing, I would worry less about its C of O and more about how it fits my hand. The CZ is a good gun to start with if it is comfortable.

Thanks everyone.

 

My understanding was that Sigs are assembled here, but not all the parts are made here--although I'm certainly no authority. I'll continue to research. That said, my price point would put me at the 2022, which is poly.

 

Interesting that many of the companies named are foreign, but assembled here.

 

The Kahrs have their fans, but I think are a bit small for me. And of course the Kimbers have a good rep, but I can't afford the full size.

 

tbtrout (fellow fly fisherman?). I understand, and will more than likely end up with the CZ. I don't want to settle for a firearm that I don't shoot well. However, I want to be sure to include US products in my search--and privilege them when possible.

Ain't nothin wrong with a polymer framed pistol!

We are running out of steel 9mm very quickly. Besides 1911's I think your only option based on your requirements are Sigs (which personally I'm not pleased with since they switched production here), 92fs, and a bunch of 9mm revolvers (you didn't specify semi-auto).

 

In my opinion all metal guns are on their way out, specially in 9mm, and its probably a good thing.

I'm going to try some Poly framed guns. Fired a glock the other day. The felt recoil seemed a little greater than steel. Plus, this isn't for CC. I have no interest in reducing weight.

Maybe an older Smith & Wesson? Those were all solid hunks of steel?

 

I was going to suggest finding a Browning High Power, but they are made in belgium, or made in Belgium, assembled in Portugal, although if you want a more historic firearm, you can get a Canadian built BHP.

S&W 5906. Acurate, soft shooter (39oz) with 15 round mags

The HK I am selling is slightly above your $$ amount listed but teh recoil is very light due to HK reduced recoil system.

 

Sigs are all made in the USA now. They used to be assembled with a mixture of parts but the frame and slides are now made in the USA. You can still get a German gun though. You just have to get it from a importer.

 

 

You can also look into used SIG's.

S&W 5906. Acurate, soft shooter (39oz) with 15 round mags

 

I'm on the fence between a used 5906 or a new M&P9.

Beretta Px4 Storm - Polymer framed gun, but the rotating barrel system helps reduce recoil.