Glock has its well-earned reputation, but it's a bit like having a dinner. If only the nutritional aspect is considered, a protein shake, a couple of multivitamin pills and a source of fiber would beat a perfectly cooked chateaubriand every time. Some people just prefer the steak, no matter how much more expensive and less optimally nutritious it might be. It's all about something as vain and unnecessary as a subjective experience of flavour. If "the best" was just about popularity, mac and cheese would be the best dish in the world.
I go with the handgun that has been defending our country and fighting dictators and terrorists all over the world for over 30+ years...
Beretta 92FS / M9
Please read the post more carefully. It's quite the opposite I imply. A very industrial, mass produced item that works exactly as advertised. The bare bones solution to installing what's commonly known as "holes" to objects at moderate distances. A combination of previously used but relatively uncommon mechanical solutions in a frame made of a proprietary composite material to circumvent licensing Zytel patent from DuPont.What....? The Glock is the most popular (with Military, Police and Citizens) because it's a like a steak?
I've been trying to find flavor in them since their introduction and failed to find any. Maybe there's something wrong with me but as always, there's no accounting for taste. One man's meat is another man's poison and some genuinely don't really care for either. The only way to find out is to try one out oneself.
The Steyr M9A1 is as good as a striker gets. It's only weakness is it's marketing.I usually refrain from suggesting any particular make or model unless a variety of ideas is specifically called for. Now I'll make an axception: Steyr M-series pistols haven't even been mentioned in this thread at all. At one point I was somewhat serious about getting a then-new M9, mainly because of its ergonomics and high grip / low bore axis combination. It shot great, recoil just pushing back with no vertical muzzle flip to speak of. The fastest and most accurate non-comped double- and triple-taps I've ever shot. Retail price was around $700, which was a bit much for me at the time.
I remembered this because I just came across one for €150 (!!!) at a local pawn shop. Bud's Gun Shop seems to sell the current M9A1 model for $478 at the moment.
Exactly. I'm not sure how a company like Steyr managed to mess up the marketing (and initially, pricing policy) but as far as ergonomics, performance and feel go from a purely utilitarian standpoint, it's easily the top dog of striker fired pistols in my book too. Not exactly a likable gun in appearance, presence or reputation, but once you pick one up you don't want to put it down.The Steyr M9A1 is as good as a striker gets. It's only weakness is it's marketing.
"Best" is very subjective.
For me, it would be G26. I shoot it better than G19, about as well as G17, and it can use a short 10rd mag or a long 17 rd mag. It's a lot of firepower in a still pretty compact package.
G19 is often touted as the best all-rounder 9mm, but I honestly thing G26 has it beat.
My favorite setup is to carry the 17 most of the time (shoot it best) and the 26 when I need more concealment.
My 19s kinda lack a place in the world.
The late Todd Green's endurance tests pretty clearly demonstrated that the HK P30 is probably the best 9mm pistol sold today from a durability, reliability standpoint. Plus they tend to be very accurate.
G19 was the first that I tried, since everyone kept saying it was The One.
I simply could not shoot it well. The last groove was pinching my pinky and this may have contributed to the degraded accuracy.
So I bought a G17 instead, which is a great shooting gun but not very concealable.
Kept avoiding G26 because it looked even more uncomfortable than G19. Finally when I took my CPL class decided to rent one just for ***** and giggles, and was absolutely blown away by just how natural it felt and how accurate I was with it. I consider it the best of Glock 9mm pistols.
My G17 now has a light on and is a plinking/HD gun, and G26 is my carry.
I consider Glock to be a fine rib eye.
I would agree with that assessment. I also shoot the G26 better. Maybe my pinky screws me up with the 19? Anyway if I was limited to one 9mm it would be the G26. Throw in a couple G19 mags with the sleeves and a 33 rounder just for fun and it does it all.
Add another vote for the venerable CZ-75, an excellent 9mm, in this world of Polymer Wondernines/Tactical Tupperware, the CZ-75 is the Anti-Glockcz75 5-6 hundred.