What 9mm pistol to just shoot and shoot?

[Wildbillz]

Hi All
If you were going to recomend a 9mm pistol to shoot a lot. What would it be? Range and tin can gun just for fun. I would like to stick with 9mm because I can load it cheap and fast. It would be nice if the pistol had mags there were cheap and avalible.

Thoughts?
Wild Bill

 

[kimbernut]

9MM for shooting a lot

Browning High Power, Glock 17, Beretta 92 all would work well. Although the BHP is my choice I have shot all three and would enjoy any one of them.

 

[WC145]

I don't own any but it sounds like you're describing a Glock.

 

[gwnorth]

CZ 75B would also be a good choice for a high round count range/fun gun (I'd go with a stainless one, but that's pure preference).

 

[docnyt]

Wow that's a wide field there. I would add CZ75, SIG 226 (actually many other SIGs) and I'm sure a ton of others.

 

[thom1960]

Gotta get your hands on them to see which feels best to you. I sold a real nice High Power .40 and kept a Beretta 92 simply because the HP just didn't feel right. I've since moved on to 1911, but will never sell the 92 because it fits me well.

 

[CHEVELLE427]

Beretta 92 or the Taurus copy i have a 1980 Taurus and so far it is trouble free i don't shoot 9mm much anymore except in my camp 9 but my dad uses the Taurus as his leo carry gun in mayberry type town he lives in,

had a glock but he said it ---- so he took my 9mm

 

[armoredman]

CZ 75 SP01 for just a plain range gun, or the new Phantom, poly frame military issue pistol, if you want. I agree with an above poster, go find what fits you, then test fire on a rental range, work from there. Any of the good quality manufacturers would probably be just fine, as listed here.

 

[19-3Ben]

S&W 5906. You can get a good condition police surplus one for ~$300-325, and they are rock solid reliable, strong, durable, and accurate.

I'd put them up against any production pistol regardless of cost.

 

[BlayGlock]

It would be nice if the pistol had mags there were cheap and avalible

That would be a Glock. If just a range gun try a Glock 34 or 17.

Now my favorite 9mm handguns are my 1911s chambered in 9mm. Mags are only about $30 for good Wilson combat, and you get the nice triggers that are in 1911s.

 

[xphunter]

Glock 17

 

[Onward Allusion]

5906 or 5946 with the 659 at a close second. All solid stainless pistols that will out last a lifetime of a weekly range trips as long as you replace the small/tiny parts and springs.

 

[peter_mn]

Beretta 92fs. You can get dirt cheap magazines that will still be reliable; even during the Assault Weapons Ban you could still get them cheap. Parts will never be a problem in this lifetime or the next. I’ve seen the M9 pistols in the Army get treated like a rented mule and come out no worse for the wear. Even the people in the Army that only touch a gun once a year (doctors and lawyers) manage to shoot them OK.
Still try the Glock, Browning HPs and others to see what fits you.

 

[WaywardAce]

Ruger P series

 

[Sushigaijin]

Ruger p95, about $350 otd

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

Glock 17. I know several people with 50k, 75k + rounds through them, without a problem. And you can replace all the little parts (everything not a barrel, frame or slide) for under $100 yourself, without gunsmithing.

 

[brabham78]

All are double stack, SA/DA, hammer fired, de-cockers, which makes for a much more interesting gun to handle and shoot, in my opinion. Listed in no particular order:


CZ 75 B (or BD): (a classic)

Beretta 92FS: (another classic)

Stoeger Cougar 8000F: (A Beretta Cougar, but with the Stoeger name on it, built on Beretta tooling. Price: $380 at some gun shops)

Ruger P95: Solid gun, reliable. One of the best range guns you'll find, and priced really good!

Taurus PT92: (Arguably Taurus' best pistol. Their version of the Beretta 92, but with an even better safety de-cocker arrangement than is on the Beretta)

 

[yeti]

WWII bring back P-38, you'll be the coolest kid on the block.

 

[ByAnyMeans]

If I wanted metal I would go Hi Power with a set of Hogue Wrap around grips and ditch the magazine safety.

Plastic I would go with a Glock 19 and put on a set of Talon grips.

 

[Onmilo]

H&K USP series handguns.
Designed from the beginning as a .40 S&W caliber handgun and beefed up accordingly.
When chambered for the 9mm cartridge they are actually overbuilt for the application and tend to last and last and last.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Browning Hi-Power or Sig P225. those two pistols fit MY hand better than any other. Of course your hand is different, so I would say try several and see what you like. Lots of good choices out there. Glock, Sig, HK, Beretta, S&W, and don't forget the 9mm 1911's.

 

[Welding Rod]

Berretta 92

 

[Gottahaveone]

I've got to throw my hat in the Beretta 92fs corner as well. I have put honest effort into it, and just can't wear it out. It fits my hand very well, mags are cheap and plentiful, it's accurate, and like the bunny it keeps going and going and going.......
Good luck with whatever you decide on.

 

[Jed Carter]

Glock G34 my choice, mags $19. H&K good pistol, lousy mag prices $39-$59. You could buy the Glock and 10 extra magazines for less than the price of the H&K. SIG P226 next on the list IME, then the CZ PCR, Mec-Gar mags are cheap for both. I use the G34 in USPSA matches or will until my next 1911 gets here in Sept. STI Custom shop 1911 in 9mm, 10rd Wilson Combat mags $32-$35.

 

[samurai]

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