Help with full size 9mm choice

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I have most of the guns you are looking at, as I suspect many on this board do.
92 FS - is a great gun, I like mine, but don't shoot it as much as many of the others.
Hi Power - as one Highroader put it 'best platform for firing the 9mm cartridge' can't say I disagree
CZ 75 - I have the SA version I use in competition, the ergonomics cannot be beat. probably the best gun for the money of any pistol on the market.
Sig 226 - I love my sig, if I carry a DA the Sig is the one I go with.
G17 - good gun, but the grip angle is different from pretty much everyother gun on the market. Some love it some hate it, I am in the latter catagory.

If I wanted to start somewhere it would be with the CZ I like my Hi Power best, but for the price I would begin with the 75
 
CZ!!
CZ!!
CZ!!
I have one and I want another. Mine is dead accurate and 100% reliable with all the ammo I have tried in it.
 
I researched for over a year before I bought my first semi.

CZ-75BD, All steel and fit my hand just right. Can't carry in Ohio but I carry all day long on my property and hardly know it's there.

Paid all of $399.00 for it and that's a little high compared to what others have said they paid. Came with a 15 and a 10 round mag too.

Rich
 
I like the CZ, and BHP for "shooter" high cap 9mm's. The CZ 22 kadet kit is the best of the non 1911 type pistols.
 
Welcome to the High Road, Bren. Like the sig line.

Where are people getting the idea that the Beretta 92 isn't a shooter? That is exactly why I got mine! Because it is such a sweet shooter.
Is it because the Beretta us a beautiful example of firearms art? Because its so well made and smooth you would hate that anything should happen to it your powers would diminish? You would risk no hurt to your precious?

The Beretta is an excellent shooter with accuracy and reliability on par with any other top end gun. The only downside that it has is in taking full advantage of it's "Full Sized Duty Automatic" class.
It's like a new Ford Crown Vic police cruiser... big and potent, but handles supprisingly well.
 
George,

You've hit the nail right between the eyes. I'm a big guy with bigger than average hands. Even so, I don't care for the Beretta (or the SIG P226 for that matter) simply because the grip feels too large in my hands. (I also prefer cars smaller than the Crown Victoria.)

I traded my Beretta for a Hi Power because I'm more comfortable with its (and the CZ's) grip size. I know that they're all great shooters, and the fact that I've chosen differently than others stems from my personal preference, not any deficiency of the pistols.

Fortunately, there are plenty of choices in the 9mm market.
 
It really comes down to action type

If you like levers and buttons and 2 different pulls, the Sigs/HK/CZ are fine

The Berreta (IMHO) are too big and the DA triggers are not great.

If...on the other hand...you are like me and dislike levers/buttons/da/sa pulls...

Look no further than the G17/G19...depending on your hand dimensions
 
There really are too many excellent choices in this category. I really like the BHP, Beretta 92 FS, Glock 17, and the CZ-75. They all have something to offer and I enjoy shooting them. And I agree take a look at the SIGPro's they are vastly unerrated guns.

But I prefer my SIG P226 over the others by a very wide margin. More accurate than the others, superb grip, excellent DA/SA trigger, handsome looks, and that world famous SIG quality. Only drawback is the finish on a gun costing that much. And possibly the fact my P226 has convinced me to get more SIGs. Although that hasn't been a bad thing for me.:p :eek:

If DA/SA isn't your thing BHP or Glock 17 of course!!
 
I also own a Taurus PT-111. I "replaced" mine with a Beretta 92FS Vertec.

If you liked the grip of the PT-111, then I doubt that you will like the full size grips on the Sigs and the Berettas. In the end, I chose the Beretta Vertec. The only thing I see wrong witrh the Vertec is that you will most likely need to switch out the hammer spring for a lighter one.

Other than that, it is a nice, accurate, reliable gun. The biggest complaint I have heard is that the accessory rail makes it ugly. After my experiece the other night, I will soon have a light on that rail! I am glad the Vertec gives me the option.

I am not knocking Sigs or any other guns. (I had intended to buy a Sig.) In the end, it was the "feel" (and the desire for hi-cap magazines) that led me to choose the Beretta.

- you didn't say WHY you were replacing the Taurus with a FULL-SIZE gun but if it is for carry, I would advise against it. = I was intending on doing that but find that I much prefer the Taurus for daily carry, while keeping the Beretta handy for "special situations". (Taurus conceals a LOT better!)

Logistar
 
Amen!

I would strongly suggest the CZ 75 or 85. Certainly worth every penny. Watch out though because you will probably end up owning more then one. Just like the 1911....they tend to get lonely and need some company.


Amen!

~Michael
 
Another amen for CZ! I bought mine in Germany 13 yrs ago NIB for $237. Great gun for the money.


Question: Why are you getting rid of the Taurus PT-111?
 
Love the BHP
Want a S&W 39-2
Hate CZ cause the Tang hits the back of my hand worse than the 1911 hammer bite
Beretta ????? I do not like the open barrel
Glock Ugly but works gotta G19
1911 in 9mm Could be great if you like the 1911
SIG just cause Ala Dan says so....


What I really like for 9mm is the 9X32 in a S&W mod 13 3" or a Mod 27

For a Compact I love my S&W 940
 
Money no object:
1. H&K USP or custom 1911
2. SIG (Pick one, they're all good.) 220, 225, 226, 2009, 229, 228.
3. BHP or beretta

Excellent guns on a budget
1. CZ (75b, P01, PCR.) The real thing.
2. BHP clones/CZ clones like FEG, baby eagle, Jericho 941, witness etc.
I really recommend steel framed full size 9mm choices, but you may not like the weight. (CZ 75b, beretta, CZ75 clones, Beagle, Jericho, BHP + clones.)
In some ways the budget choices are better than the money no object ones.
 
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