I got into shooting and hunting with shotgun and rifles about 2 years ago and have been loving it ever since. I am just going to start getting into hangun shooting but I have no idea of what guns are good or not. Lots of freinds have recommended that I start off with a 9mm of some sort. If you have any sugesstions on what kinds in any price range, please let me know.
need help on what 9mm to get
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You will see alot of "best 9mm" threads if you run the search feature. But folks are always added new insights here as well.
I'd recommend looking at the following manufacturers:
1. CZ
2. SIG
3. Glock
4. Springfield (XD series)
5. HK
Remember to look at used as well as new (especially when looking at HK & SIG, unless you've got alot of spare $$$ lying around.
Good luck,
David
I'd recommend looking at the following manufacturers:
1. CZ
2. SIG
3. Glock
4. Springfield (XD series)
5. HK
Remember to look at used as well as new (especially when looking at HK & SIG, unless you've got alot of spare $$$ lying around.
Good luck,
David
Just_a_dude_with_a_gun
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The most popular new 9mm's out there are. Used are quite a bit less.
Ruger, Taurus, CZ (Czeska Zbrojovka) in the $400-$600 range
Glock, Kahr, Springfield, Beretta, S&W in the $500-$700 range
H&K, SIG in the $650-$1000 range.
Ruger, Taurus, CZ (Czeska Zbrojovka) in the $400-$600 range
Glock, Kahr, Springfield, Beretta, S&W in the $500-$700 range
H&K, SIG in the $650-$1000 range.
MrTuffPaws
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If you are looking for a SAO, then go for a XD. DA/SA, 24/7 Pro.
ShootingEnthusiatist
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+1 for the Glock 19. It's comfortable to carry, easy to maintain, and a joy to shoot. Just my 2 cents.
Just_a_dude_with_a_gun
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+1 to the G19, for it's as simple and generically "good" as it gets.
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if looking along the polymer striker fired line then I would go with the xd if I were you. Good gun for money plus they have thus far proven themselves worthy. If funds are available my favorite 9mm is the browning Highpower. My cz though is an excellent gun and has never failed to fire or had any problems and had a less hurtful sticker price. If you want quality without too high a price get a cz (my pcr is great plus the .22 conversion fits it). sigs are great and they are tacticool but a bit more expensive. No experience with glocks so can't talk there (but many claim them to be inferior to the XD now, again not my opinion just what I've been told)
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In my opinion the top three 9mm pistols are the GLOCK 17, the SIG Sauer 226 and the Beretta 92FS.
If you like smaller handguns, the GLOCK 19 and the SIG Sauer 229 are great as well.
I also like the Smith & Wesson 910.
The Ruger P89 or P95 are also good guns and can be found fairly cheap.
If you like smaller handguns, the GLOCK 19 and the SIG Sauer 229 are great as well.
I also like the Smith & Wesson 910.
The Ruger P89 or P95 are also good guns and can be found fairly cheap.
Black Majik
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For a simple, easy to use design... its hard to beat a Glock 19.
My favorite platform, however, is the SIG line. The full size P226 fits me the best.
Others to check out are Beretta 92FS, CZ75B, HK P2000 / USP, Walther P99, Springfield Armory XD9.
Good luck.
My favorite platform, however, is the SIG line. The full size P226 fits me the best.
Others to check out are Beretta 92FS, CZ75B, HK P2000 / USP, Walther P99, Springfield Armory XD9.
Good luck.
Is price an issue?
I've had a BHP 9mm for nearly 2 decades now without a single problem to report. Dependable, reliable, accurate, no recoil, decent mag. capacity & made of steel not plastic. It's going for right around $700 new in my area these days, and start at about 450 and up for a decent used one.
For a lesser dent in your wallet you might want to consider the Beretta 92FS which i also have, though nowhere near as long as my BHP. This piece is basically the same overall weight & size as the Browning. It is a tad bigger and a hair heavier, but if one fits your hand well then either one will, and the weight difference is barely worth a mention. It's very accurate, and all that good stuff, etc, etc, as above. This one prices out between $450 & $500 locally for a new one, used i'm not sure.
Good luck & enjoy whatever you pick.
I've had a BHP 9mm for nearly 2 decades now without a single problem to report. Dependable, reliable, accurate, no recoil, decent mag. capacity & made of steel not plastic. It's going for right around $700 new in my area these days, and start at about 450 and up for a decent used one.
For a lesser dent in your wallet you might want to consider the Beretta 92FS which i also have, though nowhere near as long as my BHP. This piece is basically the same overall weight & size as the Browning. It is a tad bigger and a hair heavier, but if one fits your hand well then either one will, and the weight difference is barely worth a mention. It's very accurate, and all that good stuff, etc, etc, as above. This one prices out between $450 & $500 locally for a new one, used i'm not sure.
Good luck & enjoy whatever you pick.
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TOADMAN
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Glock 19 or Glock 26....
browningguy
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Under $400 -
EAA Witness
CZ 75 (if you shop around)
FN High Power from CDNN (if they still have any)
Over $400 -
Browning High Power
But I prefer carrying cocked and locked so I generally stay away from the DAO/Safe Action/Etc pistols.
Other opinions may vary, but I don't care.
EAA Witness
CZ 75 (if you shop around)
FN High Power from CDNN (if they still have any)
Over $400 -
Browning High Power
But I prefer carrying cocked and locked so I generally stay away from the DAO/Safe Action/Etc pistols.
Other opinions may vary, but I don't care.
10-Ring
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There are way too many choices on the market today and way to many opinions on "the best one!"
Go rent a few...shoot alot of rounds theough each...and then decide. Tough to know the best for you if you haven't handled them yet!
Good luck on your quest!
Go rent a few...shoot alot of rounds theough each...and then decide. Tough to know the best for you if you haven't handled them yet!
Good luck on your quest!
The Grand Inquisitor
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If you're on a budget, get a STEYR M-9.
If you have a little more to spend, get a Steyr M9A1.
Steyr makes the finest 9mm autoloader on the market today. Once you use the trapezoidal sights, you'll never go back to the old, drab, glock style sights.
If you have a little more to spend, get a Steyr M9A1.
Steyr makes the finest 9mm autoloader on the market today. Once you use the trapezoidal sights, you'll never go back to the old, drab, glock style sights.
MCgunner
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My number one suggestion is to start with a .22 and a good medium frame 4" .38/.357 revolver. The .22 is for developing marksmanship skills cheap (and you'll never outgrow an accurate, reliable .22, trust me) and the .38/.357 is for serious use as well as marksmanship and self defense training.
However, if you must go with a 9mm, the Ruger P series is number one with me. It's reliable, accurate, and affordable. The CZs sound great, but I have no experience with them. They're in the same price range as the Ruger and people seem to like 'em. I can tell ya, though, you can't go wrong with a Ruger. If you wanna carry it, consider the P95. It's a little lighter and a little more compact than the P89. I have an older P85 that's a good 'en and traded a P95 that was a good gun, just wanted something else. I have a P90 in .45 ACP I'll never let go.
And, if it matters to you, Rugers are American guns, American owned and built. I say that because it doesn't really matter to me. I'd own Rugers if they were chicom.
However, if you must go with a 9mm, the Ruger P series is number one with me. It's reliable, accurate, and affordable. The CZs sound great, but I have no experience with them. They're in the same price range as the Ruger and people seem to like 'em. I can tell ya, though, you can't go wrong with a Ruger. If you wanna carry it, consider the P95. It's a little lighter and a little more compact than the P89. I have an older P85 that's a good 'en and traded a P95 that was a good gun, just wanted something else. I have a P90 in .45 ACP I'll never let go.
And, if it matters to you, Rugers are American guns, American owned and built. I say that because it doesn't really matter to me. I'd own Rugers if they were chicom.PX15
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One of these... (With the KT P32 for b/u)
Best Wishes,
J. Pomeroy
Best Wishes,
J. Pomeroy
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I've ran the gauntlet on this subject...
I am a person that is hard to please, so I used to buy, sell, and trade alot...here's what I've learned:
1) Rugers; several p89's and currently a p95; not the prettiest or the most refined; rugged, reliable, combat accurate, sounds a little loose but works fine, ergonomics are descent, inexpensive and gets the job done ($250 used to @$400 new)
2) CZs; several 75b's and a 75bd; an overlooked gem; awesome quality, rugged, combat accurate, can be fussy with shorter hollowpoint loads, great ergonomics, vastly used throughout the world in its original and clone copy forms ($250 used to @$400 new)
3) Glocks; several 17's and 19's; the current polymer favorite in the U.S.; rugged, reliable, combat accurate, ergonomics take some getting used to due to grip angle, constant trigger, vastly used the world over and not going away anytime soon ($350 used to @$600 new)
4) Berettas; several 92's; my favorite semiauto platform; awesome quality, rugged, reliable, combat accurate, good ergonomics, vastly used throughout the world in its original and licensed copy forms ($375 hard used to $650 new)
5) Walther p-1; this is the mechanism and design that the Beretta 92 is based on; rugged, combat accurate, fussy with shorter hollowpoint loads, a bit outdated but a solid design and a fun shooter ($250-350 used surplus)
6) Sig Sauer; a p239; I had problems with the grip being too small and the magazines not holding the slide open when empty and this is very rare given the high quality, ruggedness, reliability, and combat accuracy that the majority of Sigs offer; they are very expensive and have a good track record ($450 hard used to over $800 new)
7) Keltec P-11; a diamond in the rough; early models were plagued but quality control is much better; a defensive pistol to carry alot and shoot enough to stay good with it; it does the job when needed; reliable, combat accurate, not the greatest comfort level, not designed for extended range use ($150 used to $275 new)
I am very fond of the Beretta; it is not cheap; the Taurus version sacrifices some fit and finish but offers a good safety/decocker system that is easy to manipulate; I rather have the Beretta;
I currently own a Ruger due to cost (I had a job loss and had to sell off the collection; I am slowly rebuilding it and money is tight); a Ruger p89 was my first 9mm semiauto and I enjoyed it alot; out of the brands and models that I have owned, my favorites are Beretta 92, Ruger p89, and the Ruger p95;
I listed alot because I have bought alot; the "repeat" winner is the Beretta followed by Ruger; these work for me but might not be for you;
I am a person that is hard to please, so I used to buy, sell, and trade alot...here's what I've learned:
1) Rugers; several p89's and currently a p95; not the prettiest or the most refined; rugged, reliable, combat accurate, sounds a little loose but works fine, ergonomics are descent, inexpensive and gets the job done ($250 used to @$400 new)
2) CZs; several 75b's and a 75bd; an overlooked gem; awesome quality, rugged, combat accurate, can be fussy with shorter hollowpoint loads, great ergonomics, vastly used throughout the world in its original and clone copy forms ($250 used to @$400 new)
3) Glocks; several 17's and 19's; the current polymer favorite in the U.S.; rugged, reliable, combat accurate, ergonomics take some getting used to due to grip angle, constant trigger, vastly used the world over and not going away anytime soon ($350 used to @$600 new)
4) Berettas; several 92's; my favorite semiauto platform; awesome quality, rugged, reliable, combat accurate, good ergonomics, vastly used throughout the world in its original and licensed copy forms ($375 hard used to $650 new)
5) Walther p-1; this is the mechanism and design that the Beretta 92 is based on; rugged, combat accurate, fussy with shorter hollowpoint loads, a bit outdated but a solid design and a fun shooter ($250-350 used surplus)
6) Sig Sauer; a p239; I had problems with the grip being too small and the magazines not holding the slide open when empty and this is very rare given the high quality, ruggedness, reliability, and combat accuracy that the majority of Sigs offer; they are very expensive and have a good track record ($450 hard used to over $800 new)
7) Keltec P-11; a diamond in the rough; early models were plagued but quality control is much better; a defensive pistol to carry alot and shoot enough to stay good with it; it does the job when needed; reliable, combat accurate, not the greatest comfort level, not designed for extended range use ($150 used to $275 new)
I am very fond of the Beretta; it is not cheap; the Taurus version sacrifices some fit and finish but offers a good safety/decocker system that is easy to manipulate; I rather have the Beretta;
I currently own a Ruger due to cost (I had a job loss and had to sell off the collection; I am slowly rebuilding it and money is tight); a Ruger p89 was my first 9mm semiauto and I enjoyed it alot; out of the brands and models that I have owned, my favorites are Beretta 92, Ruger p89, and the Ruger p95;
I listed alot because I have bought alot; the "repeat" winner is the Beretta followed by Ruger; these work for me but might not be for you;
Here's another vote for the Glock G-17 and G-19. My brother swears by Beretta. But some folks hate the Glock safe-action trigger and I dislike DA/SA. How can any of us tell you what to buy, even if we know what's best?
There are so many good 9MM pistols out there, you owe it to yourself to go to a range that rents guns and try out all the high quality 9MM pistols that are in your price range. After a while you'll gravitate to one or two and you should put a bunch of rounds downrange and let the gun choose you. Glock, Beretta, Sig, Ruger, Springfield XD, CZ, Browning HP, Walther, et al -- have fun.
There are so many good 9MM pistols out there, you owe it to yourself to go to a range that rents guns and try out all the high quality 9MM pistols that are in your price range. After a while you'll gravitate to one or two and you should put a bunch of rounds downrange and let the gun choose you. Glock, Beretta, Sig, Ruger, Springfield XD, CZ, Browning HP, Walther, et al -- have fun.
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freedom and guns
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Why not
try a smith and wesson M and P? They are available in 9mm and various other calibers. They also fit most peoples hands better. Maybe you can rent one.http://gunblast.com/SW_MP.htm Or try smithandwesson.com Test drive a sig or buy a taurus. Or buy Jeff Quin's Glock 19 since I cannot (NYS pistol descrimination.):banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
try a smith and wesson M and P? They are available in 9mm and various other calibers. They also fit most peoples hands better. Maybe you can rent one.http://gunblast.com/SW_MP.htm Or try smithandwesson.com Test drive a sig or buy a taurus. Or buy Jeff Quin's Glock 19 since I cannot (NYS pistol descrimination.):banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
I'd definitely look at a Beretta -- either a 92 series or the new PX4. I love my 92 series -- it shoots anything I put in the magazine and fits my hands great (however, if you have small hands it may not fit as well). I hear good things about the PX4 from people who have shot them, and, it has interchangeable grips so it should be less of an issue for fitting people's hands.
Broom Rider
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If you want accuracy try a S&W 952, for fun a Browning Hi Power, other great guns are Sigs and HK's.
CAnnoneer
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I have Ruger KP89 and Taurus PT92AFS. Love them both.
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