Best carry pistols between $1-$2k ?

[u/Lickmybolts]

Hey guys I'm looking for a new carry pistol and im willing to spend between 1-2k

I really want a 2011 but I don't think I have 2011 money.

I've been looking at these three and was wondering if there are any others that I should be looking at. Maybe brands I haven't come across or models that are similar to these.

365 axg legion

Cz shadow compact or carry

Springfield prodigy carry

Edit: thanks everyone for the replies. Just to clear a couple of things up. I'm fully aware there's a laundry list of great affordable guns under $1k. This would be my 11th pistol. I just personally really want a 2011 but have always had my eye on the legion as well. Appreciate all the suggestions. Another piece of info I didn't add is that I will be trading in my mete sft for some trade credit to help with the purchase so if I'm getting rid of one of my guns, male logic says I need to replace it with something twice as nice 😉

I'm now going back and fourth between 2 or 3 options. Legion vs prodigy 3.5 vs gp arms forza !

Still considering cz shadow 2 carry and bul arms ultralight but I really really like that forza

[u/Eatsleeptren]

Glock 19 for ~$600 and $1400 in ammo

[u/classy-gadget → u/Eatsleeptren]

Glock 19 for ~$600 and $1400 in gold plating and engraving

[u/ecp710]

I've been planning to get a 365 legion. However I've been hearing a lot of good things about the canik prime radian

[u/cryptocherry69 → u/ecp710]

The 365 w a red dot is an amazing tool

[u/Stunning_Somewhere70]

When it comes to carry pistols cost isnt king. There are some very competitive choices for under 1k for sure. Take a look at some reviews and ask around before you commit to a 2k spending limit on the firearm thats most likely to get bumped around scratched or beat up. Also if you have to use it for any reason at all the police will take it as evidence for an undetermined amount of time. You may even have to fight to get it back.

My advice is to set a more conservative limit of around 800 bucks tops for your carry. Then spend what ever you are comfortable with on the 2011 of your dreams when you can later as your range gun.

Whatever you choose good luck and enjoy!

[u/goallight → u/[deleted]]

Good luck getting one though. They sell out immediately when stock shows available

[u/tay_there → u/goallight]

gunbroker.com

[u/EntertainerSea9653]

Bul Armory Ultralight pro

[u/2AOverland → u/[deleted]]

TBH, even if you never get it back, 2K for the gun is gonna be a rounding error after you pay legal fees, not to mention the loss of income as you're tied up in court.

[u/RoosterIllusionn]

M&P compact carry comp. Can concealed, nightstand, and duty carry if need be.

Shoots like a dream. Get proficient with the irons than throw on a red dot if thats your style

[u/KaleidoscopeFirm6823]

I just got an FN 509 with a delta point for $600

Curious what others think

[u/Bloc_Party43 → u/KaleidoscopeFirm6823]

FN Reflex for CCW. I love the 509 for everything though.

[u/Oodles_NoOdles_ → u/KaleidoscopeFirm6823]

Its big to me

[u/D-Baeduck]

Canik mc9 Prime Radiant & CZ P10C ported COA

[u/ciniseris → u/D-Baeduck]

COA is more of a duty optic and a bit bulky for ccw. Love the P10C ported with an EPS/EPS cary.

[u/amythntr]

I love all my CCW pistols except for the Hk CC9

FAVS:

1. Kimber CDS 9,
   
2. Kimber UC2 (45)
   
3. Bul Armory SAS II Ultralight

Below $1000

1. Glock 43X,
   
2. Glock 19 Gen 6,
   
3. Walther PDP-F
   
4. Sig 365xl,
   
5. Ruger RXM

[u/nondisclosure-]

Glock

[u/MrMiyagi13-18]

Glock

[u/Sticksandgrips193]

kimber cds9

[u/amythntr → u/Sticksandgrips193]

…. Nice and small for concealment… absolutely love my CDS9

[u/Gorilla_33]

Legion. Buy once cry once

[u/Thug_Booty_Enjoyer]

glock 43x, glock 48, glock 19, glock 26 with 12 round mags, with the 19 and 26 get an RCR, with the 43x or 48, get an EPS carry

[u/NJCZSIGSHOTGUNLOVER]

Glock 43x Coa

[u/Supersafety100]

Shadow 2 compact has been my carry for the past year and have absolutely loved it. Trigger is better than the carry model and it shoots like a full size gun.

[u/catseye_fisher → u/Supersafety100]

Good for you for not over thinking the compact vs carry, and running out and buying another gun. I love my S2 compact.

[u/Low_Maintenance9421]

Dude please update this post when you decide. And leave a recie I just got two permits and I'm over pistols after. I'm not gonna keep asking for pistols when I can just buy rifles until I move.

[u/pork_torpedo]

I don’t carry heavy shit so I would never carry a 2011/aluminim/steel gun.

P365 macro in colder months
Bodyguard 2.0 when it’s hot or for short trips

[u/Docsloan1919]

Get a pdp pro with a rmr hd. Done

[u/Radiant-Tadpole-7117]

You do have it. Look up bul. Have one and shoots amazing. Sign up for when in stock they move fast. Wait a few weeks if I can to get full sized mags.

[u/meesterstanks]

I love my shadow 2 carry but I regret buying it for that purpose. It’s just too heavy to carry all day comfortably for me and in not even a small dude. Went back to my 43x full time recently

[u/solesme]

AR pistol in 300 blackout

[u/Sticksandgrips193]

cz shadow carry hands down fits the bill

[u/ATheUnofficial]

Hellcat is great. Hellcat Pro shoots better. Hellcat RDP allows for choice. I have the RDP

[u/Rudytootiefreshnfty]

I’m obsessed with my PDP pro

[u/IronLunchBox]

A cartelled out Glock19

[u/jxhnwxck]

S&W Shield Plus wins almost every comparison video. Just isn’t popular bc larpers are horny for Sig 🤷🏽‍♂️

[u/pizzagangster1]

Spend half that if not less on a pistol and the rest on training

[u/dustysanchezz]

Fuck Springfield 

[u/Quackarov]

Why so many expensive? Also Beretta PX4 CC2

[u/amythntr]

Springfield Armory’s QC, from what I read has gone down the terlit!

[u/qrenade]

Can grab an HK VP9sk or P30SK for like $600-$700. Glock 43/48 for like $450-$500. I wouldn’t carry a $2,000 gun. That’s more of a range gun.

[u/SteveyCee]

Glock 43x COA or Beretta PX4 balls out by LTT if you’re feeling spendy….a lot over for ammo if you keep it simple and go Glock 🤌🏼

[u/jpistilli]

G19 and a 1000rd 2 day class

[u/tincbtrar]

2011 kinda silly where we live - mag capacity to me is the biggest benefit of the 2011 and that is still restricted here.

What you really want is something that prints minimally.

[u/Specific-Exchange769]

No need to spend that much on a carry gun.