9mm . . . what are my choices

[Shytheed Dumas]

For what it's worth, here's where I eventually landed on both 9mm's after trying a few of both sizes, and I LOVE them both:

Pocket: Kahr PM9
Full Sized: S&W M&P9

Sorry... I just saw that you requested all metal. I did own an MK9 before my PM9, and the only reason I switched was that the MK9 was pretty heavy for pocket carry - the MK9 is all metal perfection in a small metal pistol.

As for full sized, I traded an all metal Stoeger Cougar 8000; great gun, but after getting hooked on the predictable Kahr trigger, I wanted something that wouldn't change from DA to SA. Nothing wrong with the proven reliable polymer 9mm's IMO, but it's a personal choice.

 

[turkeythigh]

i am going to have to say go with a Beretta. i like the Beretta 92 it is a good gun, and is very manageable.

 

[benderx4]

My recommendations would be the HK P30 or HK P7 for your full size gun and the Rohrbaugh R9 for the BUG.

The P7s are still readily available out there - you just have to look. (I have 7) Phenomenal gun!
If you TRULY want a pocket 9mm, I think the Rohrbaugh is your only choice. (Big bucks!)

If you don't mind moving up a bit in size, there are some more excellent choices to include the HK P2000SK, the Kahr PM-9, the Walther PPS, and the Glock 26.