What's your favorite 9mm handgun & why?
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Mastrogiacomo
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Beretta, Beretta Beretta...
Love the 9 mm. It's cheap to shoot, easy on the hands and with the Beretta -- very sexy Italian gun!
Love the 9 mm. It's cheap to shoot, easy on the hands and with the Beretta -- very sexy Italian gun!mikey357
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MY favorite 9mm handgun has got to be my mid-70's BHP...it just exudes CLASS...honorable mention would go to Mrs. 3-5-7's CZ-75 and to my S&W Model 915...yeah, the "Value Series" double-stack...one of only TWO autopistols I own that has NEVER had a "jam"...almost 4,000 rounds and still ticking....mikey357
longeyes
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My Glock 26 for its power to size/weight ratio. And that's without mentioning its reliability. A LOT of mojo in a very small package.
cratz2
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Taurus PT99AF. Would like Langdon to do some trigger work and mayeb polish the rails a bit to smooth the action out but it has absolutely never ever failed and I've probably put more rounds through it than any other handgun I own.
If my EAA Witness Silver Team was a 9mm my answer would be different.
If my EAA Witness Silver Team was a 9mm my answer would be different.
modifiedbrowning
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Walther P88 fullsize, because it is so accurate. Next is the P99, which I trust as well as the P88.
jrpeterman
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It would be the Glock-19. Fit, feel, reliability, and decent accuracy.
P95Carry
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Oh my ... what a thread!! Well . yeah SIG is well up there but overall browsing thru I'd say BHP has it!! Only noticed a couple or so mentioning P95 ... my usual carry piece. I have become used to this gun ... altho initially the ''feel'' of trigger from D/A to S/A was a tad offputting ....... but, it does point well, and, it is a bit lighter (if fatter).
However . in fact I am probably in the BHP category cos I do like that for both it's slimness and the shere reliability. I used to have the real deal way back ....... shot 1,000's of rounds thru that but ... now am relegated to a FEG.. Gotta say tho it is an excellent value piece and apart from practice useage, it does not get ''thrashed'' .... sometimes carry that to decrease the ''bulk factor'' ....... both go into sho rigs.
However . in fact I am probably in the BHP category cos I do like that for both it's slimness and the shere reliability. I used to have the real deal way back ....... shot 1,000's of rounds thru that but ... now am relegated to a FEG.. Gotta say tho it is an excellent value piece and apart from practice useage, it does not get ''thrashed'' .... sometimes carry that to decrease the ''bulk factor'' ....... both go into sho rigs.
nascarnhlnra
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My current favorite 9mm is also my C.C.W. and is a S&W CS9 very accurate for such a small package, handles nice, conceals well,handles hot defensive loads without becoming repulsive.
Admiral Thrawn
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Glock 17, 3rd Gen.
Easy to shoot accurately, lightweight, high capacity, reliable, durable and simple in operation.
Hey, btw, do the 1st and 2nd gen. Glocks have a pistol lanyard hole?
Easy to shoot accurately, lightweight, high capacity, reliable, durable and simple in operation.
Hey, btw, do the 1st and 2nd gen. Glocks have a pistol lanyard hole?
Scott13
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For me it's the Beretta 92f , imo they are about the nicest looking
9mm pistol . Their also very reliable , accurate to shoot , and shoot smooth . And capable of holding 15 rounds . All these things make the Beretta 92 my favorite
9mm pistol . Their also very reliable , accurate to shoot , and shoot smooth . And capable of holding 15 rounds . All these things make the Beretta 92 my favorite
Hand_Rifle_Guy
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I have the only one in the thread...
My favorite 9mm is my Astra 600.
Forwhy is primarily because it's the ONLY 9 x 19 I've got.
BUT...
It has a fixed barrel. and is therefore VERY accurate. One of the most accurate autos I own. I like to shoot it at 100 yards. I can harrass a 2-litre bottle right well at that range.
It has some very strange lines, and I really like odd-looking guns.
Very solid and durable. Nice trigger. 100% reliable. (With ball, that is.)
Practice ammo's cheap. Fun plinker.
Smooth exterior. Pockets well, for a full-size pistol.
Grooved, tubular-configuration slide, combined with a very steep grip angle a lot like a CZ-52, makes this gun an EXCELLENT point shooter. Held in one hand and extended far enough out to see in your peripheral vision, the lines and shape of the slide give an exceptional visual reference to where the gun points without requiring the sights. I can get about 7 out of 8 on an empty oil jug at forty or fifty feet with surprising regularity.
Cheap for what it is, a full-size/power service gun originally ordered by the Nazis after their exposure to the Astra 400, most were never delivered. Good examples sell for under $200, usually, with fine bores and minimal wear.
Lots of dis-advantages, though. Blow-back action in a full power 9mm makes for a recoil spring that would do justice to a garage door. It also has a stout hammer spring. This makes racking the slide REALLY tough. I can't do it with a pinch grip without squeezing hard enough to hurt. I usually have to grasp the top of the slide from above to get enough grip/leverage.
The mag release is a Euro-heel clip that's been turned 90 degrees. You press on the SIDE of the grip to remove the mag. Odd.
The grip angle is not conducive to two-handed shooting. Many of my friends have a tendency to shoot the ground 20 feet in front of themselves when aiming at a dirtbank 40 yards away. Shoot it one-handed, after you get used to it, and you're home free.
Heavy for caliber. The slide's a full quarter-inch thick for two-thirds of it's length. Can you say robust?
Difficult take-down for fieldstripping. Get a .50 A.E. empty case to depress the front collar, and it's not so bad.
Parts are mail-order specials.
Shoot 200 rounds through it in a day, and it'll make your hand tingle. Sharp blow-back recoil, you see. Stopping that heavy slide against the frame is a substantial whack. It'll tire you out, too.
Odd features, not neccesarily bad, are a magazine safety and a grip safety in addition to the manual safety. It's a hammered hammerless, like a Colt 1903. It's got a lanyard loop, and it's held together with these odd pins that are "L"-shaped. Very strange appearance. Most people think it's ugly, and call it "the Plumbers Nightmare". I regard it as character.
I think it's an ugly duckling and highly under-rated. These things are BUILT, being made entirely from milled parts. The Count of Campo-Giro had a good thing going when he designed this gun. I suspect they would be too expensive to produce these days, much like John Browning's Model 8/81 Remington long-action self-loading rifle.I'm going to get a 400 as soon as I find one at a good price. 9mm Largo in a blow-back action ought to make it fun to shoot, also.
My favorite 9mm is my Astra 600.
Forwhy is primarily because it's the ONLY 9 x 19 I've got.
BUT...
It has a fixed barrel. and is therefore VERY accurate. One of the most accurate autos I own. I like to shoot it at 100 yards. I can harrass a 2-litre bottle right well at that range.
It has some very strange lines, and I really like odd-looking guns.
Very solid and durable. Nice trigger. 100% reliable. (With ball, that is.)
Practice ammo's cheap. Fun plinker.
Smooth exterior. Pockets well, for a full-size pistol.
Grooved, tubular-configuration slide, combined with a very steep grip angle a lot like a CZ-52, makes this gun an EXCELLENT point shooter. Held in one hand and extended far enough out to see in your peripheral vision, the lines and shape of the slide give an exceptional visual reference to where the gun points without requiring the sights. I can get about 7 out of 8 on an empty oil jug at forty or fifty feet with surprising regularity.
Cheap for what it is, a full-size/power service gun originally ordered by the Nazis after their exposure to the Astra 400, most were never delivered. Good examples sell for under $200, usually, with fine bores and minimal wear.
Lots of dis-advantages, though. Blow-back action in a full power 9mm makes for a recoil spring that would do justice to a garage door. It also has a stout hammer spring. This makes racking the slide REALLY tough. I can't do it with a pinch grip without squeezing hard enough to hurt. I usually have to grasp the top of the slide from above to get enough grip/leverage.
The mag release is a Euro-heel clip that's been turned 90 degrees. You press on the SIDE of the grip to remove the mag. Odd.
The grip angle is not conducive to two-handed shooting. Many of my friends have a tendency to shoot the ground 20 feet in front of themselves when aiming at a dirtbank 40 yards away. Shoot it one-handed, after you get used to it, and you're home free.
Heavy for caliber. The slide's a full quarter-inch thick for two-thirds of it's length. Can you say robust?
Difficult take-down for fieldstripping. Get a .50 A.E. empty case to depress the front collar, and it's not so bad.
Parts are mail-order specials.
Shoot 200 rounds through it in a day, and it'll make your hand tingle. Sharp blow-back recoil, you see. Stopping that heavy slide against the frame is a substantial whack. It'll tire you out, too.
Odd features, not neccesarily bad, are a magazine safety and a grip safety in addition to the manual safety. It's a hammered hammerless, like a Colt 1903. It's got a lanyard loop, and it's held together with these odd pins that are "L"-shaped. Very strange appearance. Most people think it's ugly, and call it "the Plumbers Nightmare". I regard it as character.
I think it's an ugly duckling and highly under-rated. These things are BUILT, being made entirely from milled parts. The Count of Campo-Giro had a good thing going when he designed this gun. I suspect they would be too expensive to produce these days, much like John Browning's Model 8/81 Remington long-action self-loading rifle.I'm going to get a 400 as soon as I find one at a good price. 9mm Largo in a blow-back action ought to make it fun to shoot, also.
cz4me
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1ST. choice = CZ75B. With Houge[spelling??] wrap around grips it is an absolute joy to shoot, and very accurate right out of the box. 2ND. choice is a toss up between the SIG and the BHP, IMHO. 
2ND. choice is a toss up between the SIG and the BHP, IMHO. Zark-9
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My XD-9. Because I love to shoot it.
HeadCleaver
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BHP and the G19 because they are comfortable and I shoot them well. Reliable, simple and accurate.
New_comer
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My USP9F rocks!!
3,000 rnds and counting, with no hiccups whatsoever, including LEAD!!!
My carry gun, too! though it takes a little bit of creativity to CCW properly..
3,000 rnds and counting, with no hiccups whatsoever, including LEAD!!!
My carry gun, too! though it takes a little bit of creativity to CCW properly..
wanderinwalker
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Let me first think of all of the 9mms I've shot.
1) S&W 39
2) Taurus PT-99
3) Walther P-990
4) Beretta 92FS
5) DWM Luger P.08
6) Glock 19 2nd Gen
7) Glock 17 3rd Gen
8) Glock 26
9) Walther P-88
10) Kel-Tec P-11
11) S&W 3913
So far, my favorites are definitely the Glocks. They feel like they are naturally better suited to my shooting style. Plus I favor the short reset of the trigger and the grip angle. Not to mention the fact that it is the pistol I shoot best under the clock. So.. vote me for the Glock!
1) S&W 39
2) Taurus PT-99
3) Walther P-990
4) Beretta 92FS
5) DWM Luger P.08
6) Glock 19 2nd Gen
7) Glock 17 3rd Gen
8) Glock 26
9) Walther P-88
10) Kel-Tec P-11
11) S&W 3913
So far, my favorites are definitely the Glocks. They feel like they are naturally better suited to my shooting style. Plus I favor the short reset of the trigger and the grip angle. Not to mention the fact that it is the pistol I shoot best under the clock. So.. vote me for the Glock!
Island Beretta
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This is a tough one!!!!:banghead: It is a toss up between the BHP, the CZ 75 Classic and the Beretta 92FS. I am going to give the Beretta a slight edge because it performs just as well as the others but may be a bit more reliable!! But :banghead: it is a tough choice..
Glocks are a 2nd tier consideration because they are so light and simple!! They are also capable of outstanding accuracy if the shooter 'solves the trigger' riddle..
Glocks are a 2nd tier consideration because they are so light and simple!! They are also capable of outstanding accuracy if the shooter 'solves the trigger' riddle..
Sheslinger
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Walther P99
Truly the most comfortable handgun I have ever held. Shoots better than I am capable of, too.
Sheslinger
Truly the most comfortable handgun I have ever held. Shoots better than I am capable of, too.
Sheslinger
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Browning HP - fits my hand beautifully, aims naturally, etc.
Eamonn Wright
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Sig P228. My one and only choice.
mtarnold5
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favorite 9mm
my favorite is my cz85 combat. i think it may soon be a pcr i will be getting next week.
my favorite is my cz85 combat. i think it may soon be a pcr i will be getting next week.
Will Fennell
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BERETTA VERTEC
The BERETTA VERTEC is at the top of my list...and I don't even like 9mm's But the damn thing is soooo easy to shoot, and soooo reliable....whats not to luv.
The BERETTA VERTEC is at the top of my list...and I don't even like 9mm's
But the damn thing is soooo easy to shoot, and soooo reliable....whats not to luv.Would have to go with the p99 on this one. Out of all the 9mm pistols that I have fired, the p99 is the one that I own. A very close second would be the 92fs INOX. The only reason I didnt choose that as the first is that my hands are too small to reach the controls (although my hands to grip the gun itself very well). I have no problems with the p99 though. It truly is in a class of its own.
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