On the budget 9mm front...

[Slater]

Another gun that made it to the market this summer with little fanfare. I've seen them for as low as $315. Reading reviews of this gun, the only thing that struck me as curious is the fact that it has a rubber backstrap. Don't recall seeing that on any other pistol.

https://www.legacysports.com/centurion-cp9-web/

[Ron3]

Why would they enter this crowded market? Why would they name it "Centurion" when Beretta already uses that name on some of their pistols?

Is this a gun that is made even more cheaply than a PSA Dagger so they can sell it for $20 less?

Is it to take some sales away from Taurus for those who are cross-shopping and want something US made not Brazil made?

I don't understand how they expected to do well in the market unless the gun is incredibly cheap to manufacture. (due to low-quality)

[Slater]

It does bear a passing resemblance to an FMK:

https://fmkfirearms.com/home/new-g3-pistols/

[Bret]

I'd say that's more than a passing resemblance. They appear to be the same gun except for the slide serrations.

[henri]

Why is the word 'budget' a concern for an item whose primary purpose is the defense of your life, family, or property. Is the $100 or $150 saving seriously worth it? Glocks are historically reliable and accurate handguns and really not at all expensive. One can find a gen 3,4,5 Glock 19 or 17 for $500 or less.

[Bret]

While I agree that a lower cost at the expense of reliability isn't a good tradeoff, reality is that reliable, good quality guns can be purchased for significantly less than a Glock. For example, the Stoeger STR-9 is just as reliable and seems to be every bit as good as a Glock. If a person only has $500 to spend, who would be better prepared? The one that buys a Glock and a box of ammo or two for practice? Or, the one who buys the Stoeger and a 1,000rd case of ammo for practice?

[Slater]

Some of the Turkish brands (Canik, Sarsilmaz, Tisas, etc.) have developed a reputation for inexpensive, quality handguns. Of course, copying proven designs does save the R&D costs.

There's a way-under-the-radar brand called BRG-USA (Turkish-made) that I've seen sold for $189 at one time. It advertises that barrels and slides are made from forged 4340 steel. I don't know if that really means much, but the reviews I've seen are generally positive:

https://brg-usa.com/brg9-elite-black

[Pappabear]

I shot a buddies PSA dagger aka Gen III Glock and it ran like a top. If I were buying a beater gun, that would be my choice. I think its great people on a budget have several good choices sub $400; sub $400 guns used to completely suck. Not anymore God Bless capitalism.

PB

[JediGuy]

Right now, the CZ P-10C right at $300 or under is the king of budget buys if price is the prime factor.

The PSA Dagger seems like the easy alternative: outstanding features without a proven history.

[robbins290]

Right now, the CZ P-10C right at $300 or under is the king of budget buys if price is the prime factor.

The PSA Dagger seems like the easy alternative: outstanding features without a proven history.

Both better choices, Is any of the PSA part craps out, replace it with a Glock OEM part. and the CZ, nothing bad to say about the CZ's, I got the P-0p duty for about 350 out the door after rebate. Amazing pistol, I would assume the striker is the same way.