I have a XD-40, M40 and P95 they are all reliable and have never had a problem with any of them. M40 did get a rubber grip on it and improved the way I shoot it. get a gun that fits your hand, its like gloves you know when you have the right size. next check for natural point, grip gun, focus on target, close eyes, raise gun and open eyes. closest to the target is the winner. better yet check some local ranges and rent a couple of them to see what you shoot the best. shoot at least a full box through each gun for a full test.
Ruger, Steyr, or SW
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Got the prices from the dealer yesterday. A difference of only $100 between the Ruger and the Springfield XD led me to decide to wait a bit save the $$ and purchase the Springfield XD 9mm service model. I still like Ruger and they are very popular in my area with civilians and LEOs, but the Springfield just seems to appeal to me more than the Ruger, the SW, or the Steyr. I expect to have the Springfield in about 60 days, so I'll get back to this topic then. I really appreciate all the discussion it helped with my decision. There may still be room for a Ruger after the Springfield. As my wife indicates the WTM is for "Wants To Many." Can one really want to many guns??? 
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Flashpoint,
Rugers point way low for me too.
I wanted a cz40 real bad but when I picked one up it pointed low and to the left. I passed.
My cz75b is the most natural pointing gun I have ever held. Second goes to the BHP. Followed by Smiths and 1911's depending on sights.
Most of the mighty SIGS do not point perfectly natural for me either but they are close.
I have a friend with a Ruger .45 he is real proud of because it is so darn reliable but take him to the range and he'll put almost every shot in the dirt in front of the target. That is not the guns fault of course but you know what I mean.
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Rugers point way low for me too.
I wanted a cz40 real bad but when I picked one up it pointed low and to the left. I passed.
My cz75b is the most natural pointing gun I have ever held. Second goes to the BHP. Followed by Smiths and 1911's depending on sights.
Most of the mighty SIGS do not point perfectly natural for me either but they are close.
I have a friend with a Ruger .45 he is real proud of because it is so darn reliable but take him to the range and he'll put almost every shot in the dirt in front of the target. That is not the guns fault of course but you know what I mean.
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Traditional is actually the wrong word. The angle of the grip on the Steyr and Glocks are more pronounced than on a wide variety of other hand guns (such as the 1911, BHP, 92FS, etc.). Since I started out with a lesser angled grip (pre-glock) my body mechanics/muscle memory kicks in and resulting me pointing a Steyr or Glock high. Can train out of this easily enough but I have no reason to. Also adjustments can be made by sight variations...but again..I have no reason to.
The choices discussed here have all been very good. I don't think someone could go wrong with any of them. They (we) have to choose which is a better fit for them (us) as an individual.
The choices discussed here have all been very good. I don't think someone could go wrong with any of them. They (we) have to choose which is a better fit for them (us) as an individual.
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The word "Steyr" brings all of us running like moths to a porch light.
I also like the Steyr. I wouldn't say that the Glock and Steyr trigger pull are not even in the same league. The Glock trigger feels spongy or springy. While the Styer pull is more defined and consise. I think the Glock guns are excellant guns, but I have never liked their triggers.
You can tell by my name that I also like Ruger handguns. One thing you have to keep in mind when purchasing a Ruger 9mm is they are not good for small hands. It is a large frame gun that it built like a tank.
I hope some of that helps.
I also like the Steyr. I wouldn't say that the Glock and Steyr trigger pull are not even in the same league. The Glock trigger feels spongy or springy. While the Styer pull is more defined and consise. I think the Glock guns are excellant guns, but I have never liked their triggers.
You can tell by my name that I also like Ruger handguns. One thing you have to keep in mind when purchasing a Ruger 9mm is they are not good for small hands. It is a large frame gun that it built like a tank.
I hope some of that helps.
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