Longbow
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Glock 34.
need help on what 9mm to get
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For my part any CZ
excelllent value ,utterly reliable and plenty accurate.
My CZ85 combat has over 2000 rounds through it since new,
this was a mix of everything , Winchester bulk whitebox, Magtec, ..etc
Not one... misfire, FTF , FTE.
It's still much more accurate than I am .
The trigger was a little gritty at first but it has worked in nicely with use.
excelllent value ,utterly reliable and plenty accurate.
My CZ85 combat has over 2000 rounds through it since new,
this was a mix of everything , Winchester bulk whitebox, Magtec, ..etc
Not one... misfire, FTF , FTE.
It's still much more accurate than I am .
The trigger was a little gritty at first but it has worked in nicely with use.
Ruger451
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When I was looking for my 9mm, the best advice I received (right here on this forum I might add) was to really think about what you want out of the pistol. As others have also pointed out, there are DAO/Safe Action nines like the Glock or the Springfield XD, and then there are the SA/DA models like the Beretta 92FS, which is what I went with. Are you looking for conceilability, sheer reliability, or aesthetic beauty? (Not that one necessarily precludes the others) Also, do you want steel or polymer? Answer these questions and you will be much farther along in the decision making process to choosing your 9mm.
Lastly, again, as others have said, wrap your hands around and try as many as you can. You can feel which ones are right or wrong for you by giving them a test drive at your local range, providing they rent. Even getting one into your hands can sometimes be enough to know whether or not you will like a particular model. I don't prefer Glocks for this exact reason. But that's me. Go find out what works for you.
Lastly, again, as others have said, wrap your hands around and try as many as you can. You can feel which ones are right or wrong for you by giving them a test drive at your local range, providing they rent. Even getting one into your hands can sometimes be enough to know whether or not you will like a particular model. I don't prefer Glocks for this exact reason. But that's me. Go find out what works for you.
armoredman
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I may be a little biased towards CZ...but they have always worked perfectly for me.
Ala Dan
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I've Owned Many 9m/m Handguns-
but, from my experiences I will only list MY top three; in NO particular order:
Smith & Wesson model 39-2, Smith & Wesson model 6906, and the world
class SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS P228~!
but, from my experiences I will only list MY top three; in NO particular order:
Smith & Wesson model 39-2, Smith & Wesson model 6906, and the world
class SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS P228~!
Zen21Tao
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You are goint to get a lot of people saying I own (or have researched or a friend owns, etc) X and it is a great gun. The truth is that there are alot of great gun makers today and just about anything you buy will be of the highest quality.
With that said, my personal recommendation would be for you to visit some gunstores and handle as many different handguns as you can and see what feels the best to you. Then visit some local ranges that rent some hanguns to tryout and see what you prefer in the areas of feel, recoil, acceptable accuracy and features (safeties, decockers, etc.). Ultimately go with what feels best too you.
With that said, my personal recommendation would be for you to visit some gunstores and handle as many different handguns as you can and see what feels the best to you. Then visit some local ranges that rent some hanguns to tryout and see what you prefer in the areas of feel, recoil, acceptable accuracy and features (safeties, decockers, etc.). Ultimately go with what feels best too you.
innerpiece9
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get a Taurus......
shooter429
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Lots of good suggestions here
After decades of experience, I have a few favorites too. They will suit most shooters well. I agree that handling several brands and sizes is a must. Shooting them is also highly desireable. Though I have always just spent my money and taken my chances. Sometimes I got a gem and others a POS.
Decide what size gun you want. If you are just doing casual target shooting and home defense, a larger gun might be good because they tend to be easier to shoot well. On the other hand, if you think you might want to carry concealed, I would look and mid-size or compact sizes.
Decide what finish you want. If you carry IWB a lot, SS will handle more sweat and neglect than bluing, but it is rather easy to spot unless painted black. Guns like the Glocks use proprietary dark finishes that are supposed to be very durable, however, I have seen them wear through. Proper cleaning and oiling will prevent most problems though. So another question might be "will I clean and oil my gun regularly?" I would highly recomend it, but not everybody does so. You know yourself, so be honest in your assessment.
Decide on an action type. You will find DA, SA and different proprietary trigger systems like "Safe Action" Basically DA takes a long heavy trigger stroke. SA is much lighter and shorter, but some feel, less safe. Glocks Sigs (DAK) and Springfields split the difference. I prefer those, but carry all three types.
Decide on sights. Standard or tritium and adjustable or fixed. I like Tritium, fixed.
Anyway, to make this short, here are a few of my favorites, which tend to be medium sized, reliable, affordable and easy to shoot well. Click the links to go to the websights for each.
Glock 19
http://www.glock.com/te_g19.htm
Sig 229 DAK http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=8&productid=119
Springfield XD9
http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-service.shtml
Hope this helps
Shooter429
After decades of experience, I have a few favorites too. They will suit most shooters well. I agree that handling several brands and sizes is a must. Shooting them is also highly desireable. Though I have always just spent my money and taken my chances. Sometimes I got a gem and others a POS.
Decide what size gun you want. If you are just doing casual target shooting and home defense, a larger gun might be good because they tend to be easier to shoot well. On the other hand, if you think you might want to carry concealed, I would look and mid-size or compact sizes.
Decide what finish you want. If you carry IWB a lot, SS will handle more sweat and neglect than bluing, but it is rather easy to spot unless painted black. Guns like the Glocks use proprietary dark finishes that are supposed to be very durable, however, I have seen them wear through. Proper cleaning and oiling will prevent most problems though. So another question might be "will I clean and oil my gun regularly?" I would highly recomend it, but not everybody does so. You know yourself, so be honest in your assessment.
Decide on an action type. You will find DA, SA and different proprietary trigger systems like "Safe Action" Basically DA takes a long heavy trigger stroke. SA is much lighter and shorter, but some feel, less safe. Glocks Sigs (DAK) and Springfields split the difference. I prefer those, but carry all three types.
Decide on sights. Standard or tritium and adjustable or fixed. I like Tritium, fixed.
Anyway, to make this short, here are a few of my favorites, which tend to be medium sized, reliable, affordable and easy to shoot well. Click the links to go to the websights for each.
Glock 19
http://www.glock.com/te_g19.htm
Sig 229 DAK http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=8&productid=119
Springfield XD9
http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-service.shtml
Hope this helps
Shooter429
Medusa
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+1 on CZ-s, for full size&metal something from CZ 75 series, for polymer and a CZ 110 would be perfect. I'm moving in to get one of those 110-s. Love from first sight.
It also depends on what you want it for. Is it going to be a house gun or do you intend to carry it? The models mentioned are nice, in general. Many have compact and subcompact variants. I suggest you pick a few of the good quality models and find a range near you that rents gun so you can try a few out before spending your hard earned green backs on something you may not like.
The two things that matter the most: that it "fit" you, and that it be reliable.
My HK USP Compact 9mm is the most reliable handgun I've encountered and certainly is heads, shoulders, and beltline above my SIG P220ST and S&W 1911 in terms of reliability. It's not the easiest for me to shoot well, but it's very accurate to boot.
Put a lot of guns into your hands and shoot as many as possible. Chances are the best gun to fit your hands will meet the reliability requirements if it says HK, SIG, CZ, Ruger, Walther, Springfield Armory, Glock, Kahr, Browning, FN, Smith and Wesson, Beretta, Steyr, Taurus, IMI/Magnum Research, Star, Kel-Tec, etc..
Just stay away from Hi Point, Lorcin, Raven, Jennings, and other low-dollar pot metal guns.
Once you've chosen a gun, ask here what people think about it. For instance, Someone might suggest that you need a reversable magazine release, light rail, or that you should choose a DAO gun. There are a myriad of configurations.
Of course, I'm making certain assumptions: that you would be using it for the range and for home defense duty. Requirements change depending on usage: HD guns benefit from night sights, range guns benefit from high-contrast sights; House guns are better fullsize, small guns are often preferred for concealed carry.
My HK USP Compact 9mm is the most reliable handgun I've encountered and certainly is heads, shoulders, and beltline above my SIG P220ST and S&W 1911 in terms of reliability. It's not the easiest for me to shoot well, but it's very accurate to boot.
Put a lot of guns into your hands and shoot as many as possible. Chances are the best gun to fit your hands will meet the reliability requirements if it says HK, SIG, CZ, Ruger, Walther, Springfield Armory, Glock, Kahr, Browning, FN, Smith and Wesson, Beretta, Steyr, Taurus, IMI/Magnum Research, Star, Kel-Tec, etc..
Just stay away from Hi Point, Lorcin, Raven, Jennings, and other low-dollar pot metal guns.
Once you've chosen a gun, ask here what people think about it. For instance, Someone might suggest that you need a reversable magazine release, light rail, or that you should choose a DAO gun. There are a myriad of configurations.
Of course, I'm making certain assumptions: that you would be using it for the range and for home defense duty. Requirements change depending on usage: HD guns benefit from night sights, range guns benefit from high-contrast sights; House guns are better fullsize, small guns are often preferred for concealed carry.
Justin R, those are Ajax polymer grips, scrubbed down with a kitchen scouring pad to take the shine off of them. The fit isn't perfect but it doesn't show up in the picture. Midway had a sale on them once, and I picked them up for not very much compared to real ivory grips.
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BHPshooter
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This man knows what he's talking about. HPs are more addictive than heroin, chocolate, and the history channel combined.
Wes
after shooting numerous 9's. I have continually compared all 9mm carrys to the HK p7. trying to find somthing a bit lighter, better and cheaper. Nothing comes close to the safety, trigger,quality and size. As everyone is different personal results will be different. But for me $ isn't the most important thing , quality and my life are.
evan price
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For the longest time I carried a Glock 19, and I just bought a 4" Springfield XD9 (HS2000 Croatian) and have to say they are favorable over my G19/G17's, and I was impressed. However my CCW choice has remained the Sig P239 9mm, DA/SA with decocker. Why? It fits my hand so well, the size is about Just Right for use and concealability, and instead of DAO/DAK, mine is DA/SA with a decocker and Sig's hammer drawback safety, so I carry with a live round in chamber, decocked, and can draw and fire immediately without fear of accidental discharge, or an exposed cocked hammer (like the HP or 1911 type pistols use). It's what I am used to. Sort of a best-of-both-worlds split between my striker fired polymer pistols and the traditional 1911's.
Plus Sigs just feel so nice in your hand and the trigger is smooth as butter.
Plus Sigs just feel so nice in your hand and the trigger is smooth as butter.
xd9fan
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nuff said
Ruger P95
I own and have shot several 9mm's. There is no equal in reliabilty, regardless of price. More accurate than most of us shooters. Easy to field strip and maintain. Shoots anything of the proper caliber you feed it. Total lifetime warranty (seldom needed). If I could keep only two hanguns the P95 is one- the P90 is the other.
I own and have shot several 9mm's. There is no equal in reliabilty, regardless of price. More accurate than most of us shooters. Easy to field strip and maintain. Shoots anything of the proper caliber you feed it. Total lifetime warranty (seldom needed). If I could keep only two hanguns the P95 is one- the P90 is the other.
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