I once owned a CZ75B. Sold it and regret it still. Solid gun, no tweaking required.
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Cz 75 clones are everywhere. Have ria, ati 1911s very nice for the moneyā¦ also bersa?
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Plastic is less expensive to make. Add on something with a history of reliability and you are even more limited. The industry caters to what sells with LE and military, and much of the public follows where legal.
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Iād be careful regarding the P320 until Sig gets the un-commanded discharge issue ironed out. This is a different issue than the 2017 drop issue.
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It will be hard to point at specific model. CZ75 series has a variety of models.
For defense / range you may look at SP-01 (safety) or SP-01 Tactical (decocker). If you do not care about picatinny rail - CZ75B (safety) or CZ75BD (decocker) are less expensive option.
From Compact family Iāll suggest P-01 (alu frame). CZ75 Compact or PCR are full metal if you prefer heavier one.
So many options 
If your friend is not fussy how the firearm shoots - CZ75 is good option. However I can tell - every CZ75 needs polishing to make it good shooting tool.
Butā¦ to be honest SIG P229 shoots better 
(that is only my personal opinion)
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This comes late, but Iāve NEVER bought used guns, or even display models - I want them in pristine condition, new-out-of-the-box, with a full factory warranty. You donāt know what loads have been put through them, or how many ham-handed individuals have shot or handled them - two other recommendations I would add are the Taurus all-steel models 82 and 856 āDefenderā, in .38 Special. If you want to go 1st-class on a .38, the S&W Model 10, with the 4" heavy barrel is it, Itās probably the best .38 ever made, but its lack of an ejector shroud to guard against dings (a feature that should have been added years ago) has always stopped me from buying another. FYI - Kurt
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Well, except for the round count, I would suggest a revolver, and some can be 7 rds in .357. If your friend liked a revolver, it is an option.
Other than that, I would suggest a Browning Hi-Power 9mm, a good reliable or the replacement copy the TISAS Regent BR9ā¦ or the 1911 ā¦ A Beretta 92 is good, but there are a lot of little springs to extra care is needed on disassembly and cleaning.
Not sure about others.
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Iāve got to admit the vast majority of my handguns fall into your friends desires. I only have one Poly gun and it is the XD Tactical (Gen 1), if you donāt like the Glock grip angle this is the hot ticket AND itās BIG and HEAVY. Mine is duo Tone and I would like a service model to carry. 45 ACP 13+1
1911 in 45ACP 8+1
EAA Witness (CZ-75 clone with a fantastic trigger) in 45 ACP 10+1
Berretta 92 9mm 15+1
Sig 226 9mm 15+1
Cheers,
Craig6
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Has your friend made a decision, yet? I should have also added how easy the pistol takes down for cleaning - align the marks on the frame and slide, and pop the slide-stop - similar to a 1911 - FYI - Kurt17
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They have not yet. I just compiled a short list of firearms to research. It will take them a bit to decide, and then hopefully whatever they pick is available for rent at our range. Probably wont be making the purchase for another month or so. I was sure to warn them to buy before Biden takes office in case he is writing exec orders while being sworn in 
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One of my favsā¦Browning hi-power 9mm
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Beretta 92 SF? A small-handed person may find it a bit large to get a secure purchase on it but it is a fine weapon.
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BHP is an excellent firearm, and reliable. It and the 1911 were two of the first I carried, along with a 2in smith.
Very good firearm, just be careful on disassembly.
One more just because; Taurus pt92 added some changes to the old Berettas. Smooth runner.
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Interesting, I have always put aluminum frame handguns in a category just slightly better than polymer frame handguns when I think of a heavy pistol.
True heavy weapons are all steel. (1911s, revolversā¦all steel ones). Also consider the cz-75s and their sp-01 models.
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For <$1000 I would buy 2 good ones. 3"-3.5" bbl range for CC and 4.5"-5" for HD.
Rugar p89 or p90 used ones will be all you find but still cranking out the lead weights every time you squeeze the trigger, 15 plus one mags make it delightful at the range.
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Iāve looked at this gun before! Glad to hear good things. I want a 1911 myself some day, but I have a hard time with many of the price tags 
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All hail John Browning. Blessed be BAR, the mighty Ma Deuce, and the everlasting 1911.
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