I can only speak from my experience here in California where everything is more expensive, especially the guns. But I was able to haggle a little bit at my local shop. I got about $30 off of a $620 gun. I don't know if a "cash in hand" sale gives you much advantage, but it might since they won't have to pay a credit card processing fee. Good luck! $325 sounds like a great deal to me on a well-regarded pistol.

no discount near cincinnati ohio
when the lgs has a sale it is usually 20-30 off

I was told in a shop in MD that the typical ark-up around the state is $50, and they it is easy to get it down at least $50 if you ask. Of course, this was after I paid full price for my gun and the guy felt looked very embarrassed when he told me.

If it were me I would save a little while longer. And buy either a new XD, XDm, Glock, Walther P99 or Bersa.
Bersa being the least expensive, but no less in the quality dept of any of the other guns.

I know there are many others out there but I own all these and can not speak highly enough of them.

If you can't save a few more bucks like was suggested.......good suggestion by the way, 325 for a P95 is a decent price on a gun that has been around for years. The trigger is long and sloppy but it works and if you get used to it I am told you like it.

If you would save another 150 bucks it would open up a lot more very good possibilities. 100 bucks would allow you to look at the Stoegar Cougar, The bersa Thunder, The Ruger SR9, Taruas 24/7, Kahr CW9, an EAA Witness to name a few quality pieces that are in the 425 range. Then if you still pick the P95 you can buy some bullets too.

Normally littley used weapons have only a little if any hagle room even with cash in hand unless the gun has been on the shelf for a couple months. Used handguns sell real good. Not many places need too or will discount them to move them. I bought a skightly used CZ75B I looked at it and wanted it badly I got it OTD for the asking price because I am a pretty steady customer.

Good luck enjoy the new weapon which ever one you get!!!


RCG

Just another possible suggestion for the original poster: is it possible that you might be able to locate a gun shop that would have law-enforcement trade-ins? If so, this might be a more affordable method for you to get something like a Glock or a Sig or another high-quality hi-cap 9mm.

Whatever you do decide upon, good luck with your purchase.

I picked up a new P95 stainless in December for $319 + tax, a used one should be less and if its black even cheaper.

One more option would be the Rock Island Armory .45. One of the major gun auction sites has a GI Standard for 379.00 "buy it now" price, and if you use that option, they will pay shipping. Do a search for RIA and look for pistols listed from Bellshire guns.

Forgot to mention that I have an RIA Compact Tactical that I dearly love. RIAs may not had a "pretty" finish like a Smith or Kimber, but they work just as well. And, should a problem ever develop, they absolutely have the A-1 best customer service of anyone.

Just to answer my own question, I just purchased a NIB P95 w/ 2 mags, hard case and mag lock for $300.00 + tx! Original quote was $329.99.

Nice price. Congrats on your new toy!