Good semi for under about $800

[Pharr Shot]

What would be a good semi for under $800?
I ain't looking for a Glock, they're nice but it's just nothing special to me.
I'm more into something around the size of a SA XDM 3.8 compact or bigger.
Something in either 9mm or 45.
I'm kinda scared to get an XDM because they remind me a bit to much like a Glock and then I'll probably feel disappointed.
But something like from HK, FNH, CZ, Sig, and maybe old S&W like their 3rd Generation series.
I'm not really sure what to get since I'm on a tight budget and I really want me something nice.
I'm already paying about $400 on parts and a revolver.
I really need help with this here.

 

[caojyn]

Hypothetically, I'd recommend a 1911, everybody needs one. Rock island makes a solid product, fairly inexpensive so you can use the rest on ammo & holsters.

 

[Pharr Shot]

Hypothetically, I'd recommend a 1911, everybody needs one. Rock island makes a solid product, fairly inexpensive so you can use the rest on ammo & holsters.

I already got a Colt 1911.....

 

[Fredkrueger100]

What is so bad about glocks? If you want a pistol that will be as reliable as they come I would get a glock. Plus the ease of breaking it down. I didn't get mine because if it's looks. After all, if you have to use it does it really matter what it looks like? What about a sig P229?

 

[Speedrat]

Sig P226 MK25

 

[Pharr Shot]

What is so bad about glocks? If you want a pistol that will be as reliable as they come I would get a glock. Plus the ease of breaking it down. I didn't get mine because if it's looks. After all, if you have to use it does it really matter what it looks like? What about a sig P229?

I had a Glock and it was "ok", I guess it just wasn't "my style"? Maybe a P229, those are cool or the M11-A1.

 

[Norman681]

Can't beat an M&P in any size.....

 

[Sooner67]

Might take a look at the CZ line of pistols.I have a CZ75B and its a great shooter.Sig,HK,FN,Walther are good pistols as well.

 

[Pharr Shot]

Can't beat an M&P in any size.....

I've thought about it, maybe the Shield if I get any on those.
I'm just a bit tired of plastics, if I get a "plastic" gun it would be either a FNX45, HK P30, or the HK USP in 45.

 

[Pharr Shot]

Might take a look at the CZ line of pistols.I have a CZ75B and its a great shooter.Sig,HK,FN,Walther are good pistols as well.

That's what I'm thinking, something like a CZ85 or SP-01 Tactical (I'm e lefty), or like a Sig P220, HK P30, HK USP in 45, or a FNX45 or maybe the 9mm one.