I'm a fan of all-metal 9mm semi-autos, and I'm slowly accumulating my share of these. I have a CZ 75 (pre B), a Beretta 92FS, a Star Super B, a couple Chinese Toks (T-54, not the more common 213), a FEG HP clone (the true HP clone, not the similar-but-different model)... and a handful of 9 Mak-caliber from surplus.
I got all of these at what I think was fair prices (all at or below $300, most at/below $200); and it's made me wonder a bit. Usually, if you like a particular pistol, you have reasonable options.
With CZ's, you come across the occasional surplus, and there's a ton of good clones to pick from; some are even more expensive (Sphinx for example).
Berettas are floating about (as seen from the current 92S pistols now available), and then you have Taurus and the occasional Turkish clone.
We see runs of real Hi-Powers a lot, FEG made exact clones, Kareen is very close, Arcus has something too.
What about SIG? The P226 is on my bucket list, but the market is way too pricey still; used guns get CPO'd and run for a high price. And then there is the conspicuous absence of any clones; I'd looked at the Zastava (CZ99), but reviews state it is more an external, cosmetic appearance, and is mechanically much different. Doesn't anyone (other than the Chinese) make a knock-off? Aren't there any surplus'd pistols that are worn in, but still good shooters? Just seems odd; as I said, I'd like one- but not at that price point.
