New to the handgun world

Can't speak for any of the rest but tehe Sig is going to be dead accurate. I however do not own the 220 or 220 compact but all the Sig line are known to be very accurate. I have the P6 and the P229R and can't fault either one of them. I have also heard lots of good talk about the CZ pistols .

I don't own any of the guns you mention specifically, but I applaud your choice of getting a 9mm.
Ammo is cheaper and I think it's just a much better round to throw out en masse than .40 for economic as well as shooting reasons. The .40 just isn't worth the investment both in shooter skill and extra money it calls for. At least to me.
Also look into reloading. Reloading is good. Very good.

I have never shot a Cz, though I hear good things - but Sigs are smooth and reliable and the only Ruger pistol I shot was the SR9C (which I loved...it fit my hands well and it shot smoothly).

What do you have for a 22 pistol? A Sig 226 in 9mm and a Sig 22 conversion are great training and carry combo. Or if you prefer the Sig 220 and the 22 conversion. Love my Sigs.

The M&P 40 is a fantastic gun! I just got one with the Crimson laser grips, great package.

Before you stock up on semi-autos you might try a revolver. Every handgun enthusiast needs to own at least one of each, and until you've spent some serious range time with both you can't know which one will be your true love! I have 15 revolvers and love each one! Ranging in calibers from 22LR to 460 mag). If you decide against revolvers you might look at 1911 pistols - again, you can't tell which pistol style you'll love more until you've spent time with each. I have one 1911 (Kimber) and two others (S&W M&P and Berreta). The 1911 is the latest addition and if I got another pistol I'd probably get another 1911 - I love the hand feel, the way they handle themselves, the lines and style, and not least the history. In fact, I'm kinda looking for a 1911 to put a 460 Rowland conversion kit into, putting 44 mag horsepower in a pistol! But I also like the smaller Kimber "carry" series.

The CZ P01 is similar to the P07 duty and is a very sturdy, accurate gun. Not exactly lightweight or small enough for concealed carry but doable.

I have a full size P220 and will never sell it. The Compact may be dimensionally smaller but still has a largish grip that may also impede concealment.

Both would make fun range toys and at the same time be adequate for home defense.

The P07 Duty comes with a slightly rough trigger. But it smoothens up after a few hundred rounds or I suppose you could go inside and carefully stone a few surfaces.

I also found the P07 to have a rather sharp diamond checkering molded in. If it were my gun I'd lightly polish the points with some 1000 grit superfine wet or dry paper until it didn't feel like holding a bed of nails.

As for shooting it does well and groups nicely once you get over the trigger and grips sawing at your hands.

All of the guns you listed will shoot more accurately than you can hold them. That is not an issue. The key is finding the one that you enjoy at the range and practice with the most. If you can find a Rent-A-Gun range and try out a few options then you may find you can answer your own question instead of relying on our opinions of what we like.

And since you're leaning to polymer framed hammer guns you may as well add the STI GP6 to the list. Although like some you've listed it's not the smallest gun so CCW may be an issue with it depending on your build.

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Before you stock up on semi-autos you might try a revolver. Every handgun enthusiast needs to own at least one of each........

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Now doggonnit Mes, revolver prices are high 'nuf as it is and here you go try'n to git some new guy to buy one!! Dangit!

I have the Sig P220 and love it. It makes an excellent range and home defense gun. I have the 22 conversion slide for it and use both in local competitions. Most Sigs have a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger meaning that the first trigger pull is about 10 pounds and the second trigger is ~4 pounds. Some people do not like this in a CCW because of the two different trigger pulls. Me personally, I'm not a big fan of carrying a full sized pistol--a Kahr PM9 is my CCW (it's small and double-action only--so same trigger pull each time).

If the P220 attracts you, you may also want to check out a Sig P226 or P229 if you are interested in 9mm.


Mike

s7eventh, welcome to THR and to the firearm owners community. You may not be aware of what you have there in that M&P that could save you a boat load of money. Smith puts out a 9mm compact version but the 40 S&W version you have is much more versatile. You can buy an aftermarket barrel in 9mm known as a conversion barrel and some 9mm factory magazines and have a 9mm pistol for around $200. If the 9mm option is solely for range practice you can buy the full size M&P mags and use an X-Grip extender which will give you a full size grip with your short barrel compact.

Lots of options without blowing the budget until you've found something worth saving for. I'm sure we could list dozens of models from the classic Browning HP to the 1911 to the CZ 75 for your consideration but they all have their differences and it will be up to you to determine what you like.

A good place to start would be in the Handguns/Autoloaders section of the forums with the "sticky" on trigger mechanisms. Look for a range that rents various pistols and pay attention to how the pistol and trigger differ in feel from what you have and how it shoots for you. Just because others cry BRAND X! doesn't mean it will suit you.

Best of luck in your shooting and shopping and stay safe.

I do think it depends on the shooter, but man, a shooting Sig is one of the best feelings in the world. Price-wise it's tough though.

You've listed a group of guns that are likely to perform quite well. It's important to check anything you might see on an internet board or gun magazine or any other dicta from "gun experts" for yourself as walter mitty is alive and running wild in the gun uinverse.

its for CC and home defense...and i dont really like revolvers. Since i have a .40c i was wanting to get a 9mm THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ

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The Sig 220 Carry is a great pistol but it is a .45 ACP, not a 9mm, the 229 is roughly close to the same dimensions in a 9mm. New prices on the Sigs are a bit higher than the other pistols you listed. The idea of a .22 LR conversion kit is spot on. This way you can train with the same trigger pull and controls location on whichever platform you settle on.

BTW...pistols tend to be like peanuts, one will not be enough

Good luck on the search!

Get one of each, but don't let your wife know I said that.