Help picking a new 9mm full size non-polymer handgun

[Nevertoomanyguns]

Ok Besides my Revolvers I only own 2 other Non-polymer guns, A Beretta 92 Inox and a Springfield Loaded 1911. My polymer guns Include Glock 22 and 27, M&P 45 and Ruger 22/45. I want to get another Non Polymer 9mm handgun, (high capacity), Thinking about a Sig 226 but would like some more input on other makes. I already have a ccw weapon this would just be a plinking gun.

 

[Hadoken]

I'll be one of the first (but probably nowhere near the last) to say.

CZ-75 or CZ SP-01. I own the latter and my father owns the former. Both are absolutely accurate, reliable and just great guns.

The SP-01 comes with 19 round mags but CZ-75 mags fit the SP-01 and vice versa.
Look around here and you will see plenty of praise for both of these weapons.

Maybe a picture will help persuade you!

 

[Wolfman_556]

Cz-75b

 

[Quack]

what's your budget?

 

[shotgun12321]

Magnum Research Baby Eagle?

 

[BlindJustice]

I got a blued CZ 75B 9MM Luger last May for:
1. Range gun for economy
( cheaper than .45 ACP as I also have a
1911 & a 625 in .45 ACP. )
2. Expand the handgun experience, it's my first
DA/SA - and it offers a standard frame mounted
thumb safety - I don't have a problem with dropping
the hammer mannually. I do use the thumb safety at
the range.
3. Bonus - It's taken over the gun in the vedside
night stand.... hmmm 15 9MMx19 vs 5 .38 Spcl +P S&W
Model 60

ANd... after 950 rds of various FMJ and JHPs it's been
100% reliable, no FTFs/FTEs Nice sights - 3 white dot
on a full length serrated rib

For carry I would want some of the thin Coco Bolo wood
grips as the stock grips have an ambi thumb ledge and
and bit of a palm swell. CZUSA has a good rep. for
customer service, and Ghost Holsters has a good
selection of parts and custom work with Angus..

Randall

 

[Kilted Cossack]

Hard not to send a shout-out for the might Grand Puissance, aka the Browning Hi-Power. Trim, elegant, comfy, historical (it is THE original 9mm high-cap, after all).

Oddly enough, for a range blaster, you might look into the S&W 3d Gen pistols--I've got a 5946. That's the double-stack 9 (59 part), double action only ("4" part) and stainless steel frame ("6" part).

Out of production, yes, but a big honking heavy 9mm. I wasn't willing to pay the price when they were new, but now they're cheap on the market.

Lots of good high-cap 9s out there, just a matter of finding one you like!

 

[Litlman]

As stated prior: CZ 75/85, BHP, S&W 6906,or 59 series . You can't go wrong with a Sig. Upper end on price is the H&K P7-M8.

 

[Shear_stress]

I've got a really nice CZ-85 Combat for sale in the Trading Post if you're interested:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=397253

 

[Doogy]

Smith & Wesson 5906

Forged stainless steel frame and slide, very well made, feeds anything, SUPER reasonable price

 

[tbtrout]

Any CZ

 

[yhtomit]

To cast in my personal echo: if you have the opportunity, handle and fire a Cz-75 (along with your other candidate guns), and I bet you'll see why so many people like to plug them

My favorite description of these is "the poor man's Sig." Except, in truth, compared to the handful of Sigs I've actually fired -- range-rental beaters, mostly, I can't deny -- I much prefer the feel of my Cz. Call it avoiding cognitive dissonance if you'd like, but I've tried to keep my mind open.

timothy

 

[foxmoor]

Try a CZ. I've owned Sigs and have only kept the CZs. Careful - they multiply.

Kent

 

[ncpammo]

Taurus PT92 AFS . Just bought one and love it! Great gun and not to expensive!

 

[Gunsby_Blazen]

I would suggest a hi power, but its not really a high cap, the only high cap 9s that felt good to me was that Ruger sr9 and the Beretta 92. I just really like the way the hi power looks.
I suggest a CZ, that looks about what you are looking for. That Sig you mentioned is really nice too. I don't think you could go wrong with either. Personally, in order, the only 9mm handguns i would consider are the Browning Hi Power, 1911 (you already have this I see), CZ 75, Ruger SR9 (sorry I am a Ruger fan), and the Beretta 92 (I love them with wood grips).
Hope you find what you are looking for...

 

[steelyblue]

How about a 9mm 1911. They shoot better than any other 9mm I've had.

 

[mulyhuntr]

Another one for the baby eagle, i bought one at the beginning of the year and have over 3500 rnds through it, it has been 100% reliable and is very accurate.

 

[solvability]

I shoot a Sig 226 in IDPA and it is remarkably reliable. I have a Cz75 and BHP , Beretta 92 and others but the Sig 226 is by far the best.

If you go for a 45 get a 1911, but not as a 9mm.

 

[RustyShackelford]

SIG models...

If you want to use the SIG 9mmNATO for target/shooting use, I'd buy a new model P-226 or P-229 with the SAO(single action) format or maybe the SRT(short reset trigger). These may work for your needs if you are right handed and want a high quality 9mmNATO pistol.

www.sigsauer.com

Rusty

 

[possum]

i would look into the p226. that is what i would get if i was in your shoes.

 

[ftierson]

Try a Stoeger Cougar...

Forrest

 

[nitzer]

Love my CZ75 SP-01 after some teething issues. The gun was over sprung from the factory. I would get some FTE's where the rounds would get stuck in the ejection port. I believe the stock spring is 18lbs. (if I recall correctly). Since I put a Wolfe 16lb. spring in it, the reliability has risen. I've had a few failures to feed due to dirty mags (dropping them in the dirt during USPSA shoots). The thing is a tack driver even during rapid fire.

 

[schmeky]

For a plinking/range gun, get a CZ-75 or SP-01.

 

[nitzer]

Sorry double post...stupid satellite internet connection.

 

[Marcus L.]

Sig P226
Sig P229(more durable than P226 and Mec-gar 15rd magazines are available)
CZ 75b
Magnum Research Baby Eagle
Beretta 92F

My preference would be the Sig P229 which is going to have the best combination of refined trigger, durability, accuracy, reliability, and recoil management. It will also have the widest range of parts and accessories of just about any alloy pistol out there due to its wide spread LE agency adoption. If you like the CZ, go with the classic 75b as it has the best overall attributes of all the CZ models. The CZ P-01 is a bit snappy with high powered loads, and it is known to beat up the trigger bar and trigger spring due to light slide mass(suffers a lot of trigger slap too). The CZ SP-01 is too heavy(particularly nose heavy) for most practical applications unless you want a range gun only. Stick a tac light on there and its handling is even worse.