Tallinar
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Glock 19, because they have such a proven track record - and because I want to be on the winning team.
GAME TIME!!!! Name my first 9mm.. and I'll buy it.
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7thCavScout
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Glock 19...I own it, and you should buy it because if it's good enough for Gunny R. Lee Ermey, it's good enough for you Maggot!!!
bradystrib
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I vote for the (gen3) glock 19 as well. I own a glock 19, beretta 92f, cz75, and a sig p226
The 19 is my usual go to gun when going to the range. Has the sight radius of the beretta in a short package. The 19 feels better in my hands, I like the constant trigger pull as opposed to the DA/SA. All of my guns have been dead reliable since owning them though. And you can't really go wrong with any of the ones I have listed. I owned an M&P 9 for a hot minute, but traded it on for the cz. I couldn't get used to the trigger reset difference between it and the glock. I haven't shot the Sig a ton, as I just acquired it from father a few weeks back, but boy, it does shoot nice. Plus the glock feels better in my concealed carry than the others. I once again don't have a nice holster for the sig yet...
The 19 is my usual go to gun when going to the range. Has the sight radius of the beretta in a short package. The 19 feels better in my hands, I like the constant trigger pull as opposed to the DA/SA. All of my guns have been dead reliable since owning them though. And you can't really go wrong with any of the ones I have listed. I owned an M&P 9 for a hot minute, but traded it on for the cz. I couldn't get used to the trigger reset difference between it and the glock. I haven't shot the Sig a ton, as I just acquired it from father a few weeks back, but boy, it does shoot nice. Plus the glock feels better in my concealed carry than the others. I once again don't have a nice holster for the sig yet...
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The Springfield XDm in 9mm because it holds 20 rounds, and has a reputation of being well-liked, accurate, and reliable.
B1gGr33n
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Buy this, here's why, I own it: Taurus PT111 Non-PRO. Despite what anyone sais, I've owned several Taurus and haven't had one single problem with any of them. They carry a lifetime warranty that follows the firearm. The Non-PRO model was a DAO, 10+1 double stack that is roughly the same size as a Glock 26/27. They use a striker fire system that is plenty safe enough to carry with the manual safety disengaged. Mine has eaten everything I've fed it without a hickup, from dirt cheap Wolf FMJ to Hornady CD. I've got just under 500 rounds through mine so far, which I purchased used for $199 by the way, so total round count is unknown. It holds a 6 inch group just 1 inch under POA at 15 yds, which is plenty accurate for SD. The DA trigger pull is a little heavy at 12 pounds, but after a few thousand dry fires my finger doesn't know the difference any more.
Buy this, here's why: Kel-Tec PF9. It's an ultra slim, ultra reliable 7+1 single stack that I had the pleasure of shooting when I was taking my CCW class. It was the instructors personal backup gun, which resided full time in his strong side pocket just under his holstered Glock 17. I'm inclined to believe his trust in the firearm, as he is a licensed bail bondsmen in the TC Metro and does 3-4 bounties per week. Not the type of job you trust to just anything.
Buy this, here's why: Glock 17. As mentioned above, when something is trusted almost universally for it's ability to perform the job at hand, it isn't for nothing. Even if it is as ugly as the love child of Pit Bull and a Chihuahua.
Buy this, here's why: Kel-Tec PF9. It's an ultra slim, ultra reliable 7+1 single stack that I had the pleasure of shooting when I was taking my CCW class. It was the instructors personal backup gun, which resided full time in his strong side pocket just under his holstered Glock 17. I'm inclined to believe his trust in the firearm, as he is a licensed bail bondsmen in the TC Metro and does 3-4 bounties per week. Not the type of job you trust to just anything.
Buy this, here's why: Glock 17. As mentioned above, when something is trusted almost universally for it's ability to perform the job at hand, it isn't for nothing. Even if it is as ugly as the love child of Pit Bull and a Chihuahua.
lobo9er
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high point and heres why.....
If you already have high quality, big name guns in your collection, why not buy a highpoint? For a 139.99 and free shipping from buds you can have, by most accounts, reliable 9mm to blast away at the range. And for that price if you want to leave in your tackle box while fishing and it, god forbid, goes for a swim in the middle of a lake to never be seen again, not to big of a deal. Same reason a charterr arms 357 follows me around alot.
If you already have high quality, big name guns in your collection, why not buy a highpoint? For a 139.99 and free shipping from buds you can have, by most accounts, reliable 9mm to blast away at the range. And for that price if you want to leave in your tackle box while fishing and it, god forbid, goes for a swim in the middle of a lake to never be seen again, not to big of a deal. Same reason a charterr arms 357 follows me around alot.
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FNP 9
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I have a feeling, just based on numbers, that he's going to get a Glock 19. Just ... something tells me.
Sheepdog1968
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All kidding aside, you should really go out and test fire some. I once asked a friend for a reccomendation for a 9 mm. He told me and I went out and bought it the next day. After about 1500 rounds through it I decided that I didn't really care for it. It wasn't a bad gun. It was reliable and accurate but I just didn't care for it. I have learned for myself that if I test shoot a friends or a rental, I can quickly figure out if it has that certain magic that makes me want to take it to the range and no other.
My suggestion is go to a range/store when you can rent a number of 9 mm's and shoot 50 rounds through about 6 different pistols. If it's a good place, they will likely credit the rental fee towards the gun you purchase.
For me, the ones that I really like were all obvious within 20 rounds (be it pistol, rifle, or shotgun). I have a good friend his love at first fire is different than mine. It provides good chit chat while we clear ours after going to the range. His pistol is a good choice. In fact Sig, Glock, Springfield, Beretta, HK, etc all make good reliable guns. It's really going to come down to a personal feel that no one can decide for you.
My suggestion is go to a range/store when you can rent a number of 9 mm's and shoot 50 rounds through about 6 different pistols. If it's a good place, they will likely credit the rental fee towards the gun you purchase.
For me, the ones that I really like were all obvious within 20 rounds (be it pistol, rifle, or shotgun). I have a good friend his love at first fire is different than mine. It provides good chit chat while we clear ours after going to the range. His pistol is a good choice. In fact Sig, Glock, Springfield, Beretta, HK, etc all make good reliable guns. It's really going to come down to a personal feel that no one can decide for you.
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GLOCK! Because no matter what the size or caliber, it will be reliable, accurate, and come with the same awesome trigger out of the box.
Sheepdog1968
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So what's the final decision?
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A CZ75 or CZ75 Clone. I have an eaa witness in 9mm they are essentially with very minor differences the same thing. (I wanted a CZ but came across the witness first at a good price). I thought it was big for my hand but it has really grown on me. It is really accurate, and has not FTF, FTE, or failed to feed with anything I have given it. It is wide, and a bit heavy but its a double stack steel pistol. I love it.
Count me in the CZ75 list.
I tried the Glock 19/17 and didn't like it. I am a manual safety DA/SA guy, and could not get over the safe-action trigger safety. It gives me the hebbie jibbies (though I may get on in 10mm because its about the best thing there is in 10mm). But when there are so many other 9mm choice, no.
Count me in the CZ75 list.
I tried the Glock 19/17 and didn't like it. I am a manual safety DA/SA guy, and could not get over the safe-action trigger safety. It gives me the hebbie jibbies (though I may get on in 10mm because its about the best thing there is in 10mm). But when there are so many other 9mm choice, no.
Looks like the Glock is taking it, but I'll add my "vote" anyway:
The Walther P99.
I personally own the AS variant. I love this firearm. Its ergonomics are top-notch, as it feels like it was made for my hands alone. It comes with 3 different interchangeable "backstraps" to fit most hand sizes. It has an integral rail, as you can see in the photos, for mounting any bling you may want.
Take down and cleaning is simplicity defined. And in AS mode the shooting characteristics are "Cadillac." Scratch that; it's "Benz" and "Beemer" (it's a German gun after all). I've even done rapid-fire at Top Gun, and it was eminently controllable. The metal slide/polymer receiver feels a little top-heavy and awkward at first if you're not used to hybrid guns, but the top-hamper, I think, really improves its recoil characteristics.
But don't take just my word for it!
I let my Texas CCW lapse after moving to Missouri in '03, but if I do ever get my Missouri CCW, this will be my carry gun. I would stake my life on its performance and reliability.
The Walther P99.
I personally own the AS variant. I love this firearm. Its ergonomics are top-notch, as it feels like it was made for my hands alone. It comes with 3 different interchangeable "backstraps" to fit most hand sizes. It has an integral rail, as you can see in the photos, for mounting any bling you may want.
Take down and cleaning is simplicity defined. And in AS mode the shooting characteristics are "Cadillac." Scratch that; it's "Benz" and "Beemer" (it's a German gun after all). I've even done rapid-fire at Top Gun, and it was eminently controllable. The metal slide/polymer receiver feels a little top-heavy and awkward at first if you're not used to hybrid guns, but the top-hamper, I think, really improves its recoil characteristics.
But don't take just my word for it!
I let my Texas CCW lapse after moving to Missouri in '03, but if I do ever get my Missouri CCW, this will be my carry gun. I would stake my life on its performance and reliability.
wacki
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Glock is the clear winner and I think I'll pick one up. I had never seriously considered one before (because of all the newer polymer designs like the Springfield XDM) but I'm willing to shoot a few thousand rounds through one just see what all the fuss is about.
I had also never considered the kahr, CZ and S&W 59xx pistols. I will have to take a closer look at those. I'm probably going to buy 3-4 9mm guns in the next year or so. So if you still want to vote I might make your choice my #2 or #3 gun. It's been an interesting thread. Thanks guys!
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Sig 226/229
I own both
Here is why, no external safties so nothing to forget to turn off, also if your wife GF or SO tries to use it in an emergency its just like a revolver "just keep pulling the trigger".
High capacity the 9mm 226 holds 18 rds with the mecgar mags(these are the best $25 you will ever spend on a gun).
Reliability, I own alot of guns and this is one of the few that has never never never ever jammed, I've seen alot of glock jams never a sig.
Ergonomics, You'll never feel a gun that has as good of a feel as a sig.
Price, sigs are expensive but they hold there value 20 years later your sig will be worth as much if not more then what you bought it for(if you take care of it).
Accuracy, with my 229 I can keep a coke can bouncing 50 yards away, if you can do better with another I'd like to see it.
I own both
Here is why, no external safties so nothing to forget to turn off, also if your wife GF or SO tries to use it in an emergency its just like a revolver "just keep pulling the trigger".
High capacity the 9mm 226 holds 18 rds with the mecgar mags(these are the best $25 you will ever spend on a gun).
Reliability, I own alot of guns and this is one of the few that has never never never ever jammed, I've seen alot of glock jams never a sig.
Ergonomics, You'll never feel a gun that has as good of a feel as a sig.
Price, sigs are expensive but they hold there value 20 years later your sig will be worth as much if not more then what you bought it for(if you take care of it).
Accuracy, with my 229 I can keep a coke can bouncing 50 yards away, if you can do better with another I'd like to see it.
lobo9er
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n e 1 win yet?
I recommend the Springfield XDm 3.8 in 9mm.
I own an XD-40. Here's why: Grip angle. It works. I tried the M&P and Glock and the XD had the best trigger. Zero problems with any ammunition I've tried. Ambi magazine release.
The XDm 3.8 has a long and short magazine. One for the range one for carry with less of the butt sitcking out. It's a tad shorter than the 4" I have. 4" is on the verge of being too long for IWB appendix carry. It also has interchangeable backtraps to fit your hand.
I own an XD-40. Here's why: Grip angle. It works. I tried the M&P and Glock and the XD had the best trigger. Zero problems with any ammunition I've tried. Ambi magazine release.
The XDm 3.8 has a long and short magazine. One for the range one for carry with less of the butt sitcking out. It's a tad shorter than the 4" I have. 4" is on the verge of being too long for IWB appendix carry. It also has interchangeable backtraps to fit your hand.
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