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Metal full-size frame pistol options.
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GeorgeMason
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I’m full up on plastic striker guns.
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Hi Power, CZ or Sig P210 for 9x19 range toys. They are as classic as the cherry bomb in the toilet and nearly as much fun.
GeorgeMason
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For you CZ guys, what’s the pre ban market like for them? I’ve seen the beretta and sig mags here and there in the classifieds.
DarthRevan
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Another +1 for Beretta
I have a Beretta 92FS Vertec, dovetailed frontsight makes a world of difference.
The M9A3, M9A1, Brigadier, 92A1, and maybe a few others I'm forgetting all have the dovetail.
I have a Beretta 92FS Vertec, dovetailed frontsight makes a world of difference.
The M9A3, M9A1, Brigadier, 92A1, and maybe a few others I'm forgetting all have the dovetail.
chris_1001
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Crap.
that’s the one downside to CZ’s.
Saw two in the classifieds for $150 each (selling two for $300)
that’s the one downside to CZ’s.
DarthRevan
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Well that makes the Beretta mags look a ton better lol
I can find those for $40-70
I can find those for $40-70
chris_1001
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Pre assault weapon unobtainium. sadly MA kept the mag ban.
in a free state, these are $25-40
Makes square notch Glock mags look like a bargain
Jeez, I guess so. I had no idea the folks in mass pay that....I was amazed when I saw a price of a mag for my Sig Pro 2022 here in NH at $40. I thought that was insane. I was used to paying $12-15 for my 1911 mags.
Beretta 92
there are millions of them worldwide,
parts& accessories galore
there are millions of them worldwide,
parts& accessories galore
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Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the ones you list. Shoot em all and pick the one you like.
I’ve got a bunch of 15 rounders. You need to look for CZ pre-b (not to be confused with preban. It’s pre- firing pin block) 15 round mags. Pretty sure they stopped making the pre-b models before the 1994 AWB so they’re good to go. You can occasionally find them on gunbroker.
See photo 5 in this pre-b auction to see what the mags looks like
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I'll throw another vote in for a CZ
Haven't tried anything in Sig
Qualified on a 92FS, but that was 25+ years ago, don't remember it being good or bad.
If you look hard enough you can find them, but not easy. "Proving preban" is a crapshoot. The 10 rnd mecgars aren't expensive. You can also sometimes take old cz clone mags (witness, tanfoglio, etc) and get them to lock slide back with a follower change...
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Just to give context, an old BHP mag should cost around $30.
Browning Hi Power Pistol Magazine Inglis Type
Browning Hi Power Pistol Magazine Inglis Type
Yup, they do make them for CZ. I have a couple. I also have a couple of Mecgars for my SIG SP2022. Rumor has it that Mecgar is the OEM supplier for SIG. They are GTG
I say CZ as well. If this is a range gun, look for a used 75 SP01 Tac. I found mine for $549. Great range pistol.
Another vote for the Beretta 92FS. Under $600; Pre ban mags are plentiful and cheap if you shop around. These pistols never never hiccup; shoot everything you put thru them, very accurate. The only thing I did for an upgrade was to replace the hammer spring with a Beretta D spring, makes a big difference in the DA/SA trigger pull. Takes about 2 minutes to swap out and cost around 3 bucks. This is my EDC in the cold months and the P365 in the warm months.
Rocky Mosasaurus
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Range Toy: Beretta 92FS. Replace the polymer parts with steel and have a ball.
Carry: Go for an Beretta M9 of some flavor (one with removable front and rear sights) so you can actually replace the factory sights with tritium 3 dots. My mistake was thinking I could replace the sights for my 92FS, ordering trijicon sights online at the recommendation of a gun shop owner only to drive all the way over and learn from the gunsmith that there was no way he could replace the front sight because it was part of the slide. I was wicked butt hurt but ultimately was able to return the sights and get a refund no problem.
M9 would be my go-to if I weren’t saving up for my first AR because some also have picatinny rails if you’re looking to really shell out in MA atleast.
Carry: Go for an Beretta M9 of some flavor (one with removable front and rear sights) so you can actually replace the factory sights with tritium 3 dots. My mistake was thinking I could replace the sights for my 92FS, ordering trijicon sights online at the recommendation of a gun shop owner only to drive all the way over and learn from the gunsmith that there was no way he could replace the front sight because it was part of the slide. I was wicked butt hurt but ultimately was able to return the sights and get a refund no problem.
M9 would be my go-to if I weren’t saving up for my first AR because some also have picatinny rails if you’re looking to really shell out in MA atleast.
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Rocky Mosasaurus
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This is also a must, D hammer spring is absolutely clutch for the 92FS and these upgrades (trigger, recoil rod, mag release) can all be done with a simple hex key variety set. The safety/decocker you will need a small punch for the installation...heck even for the trigger you may want to use some ‘smith tools because that was also a real pain in the ass without tweezers or anything.
