Which Pistol? 3 Proven 9mm's

[Skribs]

I love it when someone says, "should I get A, B, or C?" and people say "D" with no reason as to why. Why should the OP go with a Sig or an EMP over his options?

 

[Tcruse]

Well, the Glock will be the boring choice. You can not brag about it because everyone knows all the details already. At the range, you probably will not get any notice because the range officers will probably have a Glock in their holsters. No special upgrades or parts will be needed. No repair needed so nothing to discuss with you gunsmith. Finish will last a very long time so no need for new finish work. Also, they cost more because you will use more ammo since they are fun to shoot.

 

[Paladin7]

My vote is for the Glock 19 or 17, provided they fit comfortably in your hand.

The Glock is very reliable and proven in hard use, easy to mod, esp. the trigger and find parts for cheap, simple design (which to me is a major plus), you can detail strip it and replace parts on your own, easy to clean and maintain, and you have a lot of options with higher capacity mags, traditionally rifled barrels, longer slides, etc.

The Beretta is large and more difficult to conceal. Personally, I haven't found the Beretta 92 design and its variants to be as accurate as the other choices on your list. They are good, reliable pistols though.

The CZ will probably be the most accurate, but I'm not a fan of its design and materials. That's just me, ymmv.

I've owned them all and still have my Glock 19.

 

[Kiln]

The CZ will probably be the most accurate, but I'm not a fan of its design and materials. That's just me, ymmv.

What is wrong with steel?

 

[DaveShooter]

CZ's

CZ all the way. I've had 'em all but came back or home to CZ's.

 

[mdThanatos]

I'd vote in the following order:

1. CZ
2. Glock 19
3. Beretta

Based on experience shooting all 3, I would love to own all 3 but that is the order I would go.

 

[viking499]

I'd vote in the following order:

1. CZ
2. Glock 19
3. Beretta

Me too.

 

[Paladin7]

Nothing wrong with all steel. The weight is great when shooting, not so much for all day carry... As to design, I prefer simpler designs, like I said, ymmv.

 

[scythefwd]

any will do. The m9 is a reliable gun, so is the glock and the CZ. The cz 75 felt too think in my hands, as did my beretta. The beretta has grown on me. I don't like the feel of glocks, but a lot of people do.

 

[daybreak]

I vote for a glock 17/19 or a CZ 75b variant. It's a toss up. The beretta is fat in the hand and i don't like the slide mounted safety. If you're going to get a steel gun, my advice is CZ. If you're going to get polymer, my advice is the glock.

 

[tarosean]

Had them all and only have the Beretta left...

 

[Kiln]

Nothing wrong with all steel. The weight is great when shooting, not so much for all day carry... As to design, I prefer simpler designs, like I said, ymmv.

Ah, I see, I was only curious.

Yeah I wouldn't want to lug it around all day either, I would opt for an aluminum or poly framed gun instead personally.

 

[jehicks87]

I own a Beretta, want a CZ-75 (SEVERE gun lust going on there), but am not a fan of the Glock 19. It doesn't fit my hand at all... however I love the 21sf frame.

If I were going to consider a polymer framed striker-fired 9mm, I'd be all over the S&W M&P9. My best friend has an M&P40 and it shoots like a dream. I can only imagine what the 9 would be like. :drool:

 

[Battle Born]

The one that feels the best to you is the one that you will shoot the best.
And I dont just mean the grip. Its important that you feel all three of these and function them.
You might find that the controls are more friendly for you on one more than the other.
Work the slides and the releases, I'm sure that one will stand out to you for one reason or the other.
Call us anytime if we can help,
good luck.

Mark

 

[daybreak]

I respectfully disagree. The one that feels the best in the hand does not always shoot the best. I recommend shooting all 3 and not go by initial feel in the hand. That could be deceiving.

 

[elrowe]

I love it when someone says, "should I get A, B, or C?" and people say "D" with no reason as to why. Why should the OP go with a Sig or an EMP over his options?

Ok, I'll follow-on to my previous EMP agreement...

1) Springfield's warantee program is exceptional. I've never had a problem with either of my EMPs, but an older 1911A1 was fixed on their dime, including shipping, even though I wasn't the original owner and it was over ten years old at the time.
2) EMP points naturally, like all 1911's, due to the grip angle.
3) EMP is machined to very high tolerances, almost everything is match grade or close enough.
4) EMP is very accurate for a 3" barrel - even if I'm the one shooting it.
5) In over 10K rounds from two, I have never had a misfeed that wasn't my fault.
6) In the same 10K rounds, neither shows significant wear or any rough surfaces.
7) EMP is short, narrow, and low enough for easy concealment.
8) EMP is all metal, yet not appreciably heavier than any of the other options.
9) Not too relevant, but it's prettier than any of the others.

 

[C0untZer0]

Why are people omitting the G17 for the Glock option? The OP said Glock 17/19, and I don't see a reason to go with the 19 if it is a home gun.

I'd even advise looking at the G34 and the 17L if it's a HD gun. Both the 34 and 17L have longer sight radius than the 17 or 19 and the extra mass out over the trigger reduce muzzle rise and make them easy to keep on target.

And I'm surprised no one has said "get a shotgun" yet.




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[Battle Born]

"I respectfully disagree. The one that feels the best in the hand does not always shoot the best. I recommend shooting all 3 and not go by initial feel in the hand. That could be deceiving."

You are right, this does happen and your recommendation to try and shoot all three is great advice for sure.
But in general one should feel comfortable with there weapon and that usually translates into the best one for them.
I can only speak of my own experience as we do this everyday, First at the sales counter to try and find the best gun, size, fit, caliber etc... Then off to the classroom and then finally to the range.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[SEE IT LIKE A NATIVE]

You picked 3 good ones ! I favor the Glock mostly because I prefer guns with no manual safety to forget in a stressfull situation ! If the others are available as de-cock only it would narrow the field . If you are going to have a manual safety I prefer the one on the CZ , the Beretta safety is ,I feel ungainly . Kevin

 

[C0untZer0]

I think people generally under-estimate the importance of controls.

I learned I cannot operate a slide mounted safety that flips up. I guess I could train to get better at it but it would take a lot more training than a flip down frame mounted safety. I compared the flip up safeties of the 92 and the 3rd gen Smiths to the BHP and found out right away I could operate the BHP much easier.

 

[Girodin]

Any of the three are up to the task. Thus it largely comes down to subjective preferences about the differences: safety vs. no safety (and differences in how it operates), SA/DA vs striker fired, etc.

I'd personally opt for the Glock, but as someone else mentioned if it is a range/HD gun then I would probably get a G34 over the G17. I'd get a 19 if I was going to carry it.

 

[Kiln]

And I'm surprised no one has said "get a shotgun" yet.

I almost did but then decided against it simply because:

1. He seems to only want info on handguns. I wanted to stay on topic.

2. Long guns are much less maneuverable in tight quarters than pistols. When things go bump in the night here I always grab my handgun instinctively.

 

[doggy1953]

Get a Ruger P95, American made and will shoot anything you feed it. very accurate. Love mine.

 

[rhodco]

Can't go wrong with a Glock, but at some point you will want to try and improve the trigger with polishing and aftermarket parts. Or, like I later discovered, just get a Walther PPQ and enjoy the stock trigger as it is!

 

[Wanderling]

Glock 17 (which is what I ended up with) or CZ (which I drooled over but couldn't find locally to try).

Beretta's grip was too large for my hands.

Of course YMMV so why not try all three first ?