Especially at the price point you list I think the G19 is the best option. I didnt like earlier gens but I’m a big fan of the Gen 4. For the grip angle take the medium backstrap cut it in half and install the upper half on the pistol. It will change the grip angle to closer to a 1911 and give you the beaver tail you are used to. A new backstrap is like $5 if you dont like it. I started on 1911s and this is what works for me to make it feel like my other guns.
Can’t go wrong with a Glock 19. I know you probably heard that a million times now on this post.
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The reason I choose, is what I carry. Two Sig Sauer P226 TACOPS. The P226 has proven itself on battlefields, both military and civilian, all over the world. Good enough for the US Navy SEALS, means it’s certainly good enough for me… I ALWAYS by the best, as life is too short, and too precious, to go cheap…
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I never was a Glock fan but after years and years of being a 1911 only guy I now carry a G19 with a rmr. I can thank my 9mm AR that uses G19 mags for the conversion. Figured I needed a G19 to match and then went crazy with all the aftermarket support. Much like an AR, there’s a lot of ways to make one your own.
Walther PPQ… Best out of box pistol. Nothing to modify, they just work. And they are more accurate than you are 
I would point out RMR cut-out/adapters are available on the Glock (of course others).
Same can be said for all guns. Comes down to what you want. Personally, aside from night sights, I never modify any guns. I either like them the way they are or don’t buy them
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This. A police trade-in g19 has night sights, so nothing “needs” changed. Heck, a lot of people on this forum would say even night sights arent a necessity.
SOOOO many good choices these days. I would probably look for a good deal on a M&P 2.0 Compact with factory NS.
And that’s 95% of my guns. Police trade-ins. They’re good, cheap and have everything I need
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Glock 45 and a SCD. Done.
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That. I’ll freely admit I’m a Sig fan. I carried them on duty for years. My life HAS depended on them. With that said… If I only could have ONE handgun to carry through whatever life could throw at me, I’d grab my P226, call it a day and still sleep very well that night .
For the OP… If price is an issue, there are many good LEO trade-in deals out there on P226s. Most of these have not been fired much and just have holster wear. When you get by the cosmetics, they are “usually” still in 95%-100% mechanical condition if you don’t want to buy new.
Not really, a very large % of Glock owners change sights, remove the finger grooves from the old gen models, modify triggers etc. The PPQ I found to be more accurate than the g19/g17. PO7, and VP9. As the expression goes, to each his own…or is it your mileage may vary
Just like I’m sure a large % of PPQ owners change out stuff too.
That’s exactly what Im saying…“comes down to what you want”.
I think far too many people focus on the small, and in the bigger picture, insignificant details instead of just shooting. And I’m by no means any different.
The huge aftermarket available to Glock lures people into blowing time and money on crap. They change stuff because they can, not because they should. What is the comparative aftermarket for the PPQ? Is that why there is “nothing to modify?”
OP: The P series CZ does allow the switching to a manual safety, and brings a 1911 guy a good SA trigger and it is easy to switch. The P07 is a good gun, G19 sized. very reliable and accurate.
If the original poster hasn’t picked up that pistol yet … CZ 75 makes a great choice. Of the many 9s I have been through, this is the one that just feels right! That makes a bigger difference than anything else, does it feel right in your hand.
So from this thread, you now have a list of pistols to go to the range and try out and see what fits you and what you like best. That is my suggestion; go through this list try, out a handful that have been listed and see which you like, shoot and feels the best. With that said…shoot more than 50 rounds, I am talking 150-200 in a single session to see how you feel after a few mags with it.
Well I’ll throw my $0.02 into it.
- HK P30/P30L. Pick a V3 (DA/SA) or one of the LEMs, whichever you like best. Note that the P30 is the size of a G19.
- M&P 2.0 is very hard to beat for a striker fired gun. Ergos like a 1911 and excellent value per dollar spent.
- Walther PPQ is right up there with the HK. Best striker fired trigger out of the box I’ve ever handled and accuracy right there with HK. Give it a look.
- Sig P226 but get a used one that was built before 2005’ish. They are solid as granite. The newer ones, not so much.
- Gen 5 Glock 17 or 19.
Hey guys,
I just wanted to give an update. I ended up taking home a M&P 2.0 Compact. I liked the ergos and it fit into my budget. I think everyone gave great recommendations. Hopefully I can buy a few more recommendations from this list one day. Best forum on the internet.