Which 9mm?

[johndoe1027]

I said "other" in favor of the S&W M&P 9mm. I was trying to decide on a 9mm compact about a month ago and this one fell off of the shelf into my hand. It is way more comfortable to me than any other handgun outside of a 1911. It is easy to clean, reliable as heck (900 rounds so far) and accurate. Lower bore axis than other guns in its class for less felt recoil. I've heard that people are trading their Kahr's in on M&P's all the time for that reason. It would serve as a good competition gun were you ever to get into that. They are not as expensive as a Sig and it's an American company. The interchangeable backstraps are nice to accomodate different sized hands as well.

If I had to pick one of the three you had listed it would be the CZ because
a) I like steel frames better than plastic
b) Double action first pull with SA after that is nice and safe.
c) they are affordable and reliable
d) parts are cheap

 

[bobbytm]

I voted Glock!!

 

[TexAg]

Honestly I would not suggest to anyone that the first handgun they buy cost more than $600 or so. I know the Glock and the CZ fall under that, not sure about the PX4, but I would suggest the CZ, since its the cheapest and very reliable. Go to the gun shop and try several out, after you buy one and shoot one for awhile, you can sell it and buy another if you're not happy or just buy more and more like most of us. Overall I think the CZ is a very good first auto. I have the CZ and Glock and agree that the Glock has a lightish trigger pull (with no manual safety) for most beginners.

 

[Dobe]

The CZ. It is as relaible as any on the market now, and the ergonomics are much better than the Glock.

 

[Campusninja]

Here is my humble collection


Tough choice so I bought both the G19 and a 75BD.

 

[mrcpu]

XD in 9. Or an EMP.

 

[husker67]

Get the Glock 19

Compact, accurate, absolutely reliable, and the 19 has a 4" barrel in a concealable size, IMHO the best 9mm compact bar none -----

 

[Lonestar.45]

Of the choices you gave, I'd say Glock 19. I picked one up several months back and really like it. I used to be a Glock hater, but shooting one changed all that.

I would, however, try to rent and shoot as many as you can before deciding. You need a gun that fits you, and if the Glock doesn't do it, don't buy it. I like the availability of holsters, mags, etc., the ease of field stripping, the durability, reliability, and accuracy. And also the price. I am a 1911 fan, but couldn't see spending $1,000 for the 1911 I wanted.

 

[gandog56]

Browning Hi Power. Just because one feels so good in my hand.

 

[alex13]

Thanks you all for the replys! I was just trying to get a general feel for what you all think would be best as well as a durable and reliable gun. I do plan to go Thursday and check out which one feels better in my hand before I make anything final, and then going a few more times just for fun and to make sure. But I will be getting it in a few weeks or so which gives me time to think about it and weigh my options. And I have also signed up for a Handgun class which will begin in three weeks. And I will most likely also take another one shortly after when my funds permit.

Again thanks for all you replys keep them coming!

Alex

 

[10-Ring]

Get the one that works best for you! Me, of your choices, I prefer the G19.

 

[FMJMIKE]

I have two 9mm handguns. Both are Glock G-19s.........One tough, reliable, easy to maintain and fun handgun.

 

[Furncliff]

If all those choices fit you then a CZ is a good choice. Everyone that's used my 75b did well with it, men and women.

 

[DDrake]

The PX4 Storm is a realllllllllllly nice gun. It will be hard to find one to rent, but if you can ... certainly do so at your local range. The gun is simply amazing in how it fits my hands.

 

[Autolycus]

I would go look at the HK USPc and HK P2000 series. They are amazing guns and I think the are what Glock wishes it could be.

 

[tnieto2004]

CZ

 

[waynedm]

CZ 75b or P01 . . .

In 2001 the Czech National Police asked a number of gun makers to come up with a new duty gun to meet their stringent requirements. So stringent were the requirements that many gun makers decided not to participate in the design competition.

The gun had to withstand 4,000 dry-firings, 3,000 de-cocks, 1,350 user-level disassemblies and re-assemblies, 150 complete disassemblies down to the springs, screws and pins, 54 drops of 1.5 meters on concrete, a 3 meter drop, and a 24-hour freezing test.

With the easy stuff over, the gun had to be stripped of all lubrication, submerged in sand and mud and still fire reliably. On top of all that, the National Police required a 15,000 round 9mm +P service life. Further testing revealed that the P-01 could easily survive more than 30,000 rounds of 9mm ball ammunition.


In way of comparison, the U.S. Army had a requirement for 115 grain, 9mm ammo of 495 mean rounds between failure (MRBF). The Czech National Police requirement was 500 MRBE During the P-01's testing, the average number of stoppages wan only seven per 15,000 rounds fired. The MRBF was an astounding 2,142, which exceeds the requirement by nearly five times.

It's what I carry!

PS, I know this will make the Glock guys steam, but as reliable as the Glocks are, they won't hold a candle to the CZs in accuracy (CZ proves it with factory supplied targets which are usually between 1 and 3" grouping at 25 meters) or ergonomics. Have you held both next to each other?

 

[alex13]

No I have not but will be this Thursday. But CZ seems to be highly praised around here so I am going to keep that in mind for sure.

Again thanks for the replys and keep them coming!

Alex

 

[jlh26oo]

Tough choice so I bought both the G19 and a 75BD.

And you voted...

 

[evan price]

Anything, as long as it starts with an "S" and ends with an "IG"...

 

[HGUNHNTR]

CZ PO1, or SP01 first choice
Glock 19 second
XD9

 

[BADUNAME13]

I voted CZ 75B
-I prefer Cocked and Locked carry, the CZ is extremely acurate and reliable with a MUCH better trigger pull than the Glock.
(If you are uncomfortable with it cocked and locked you can carry it in DA mode till you become familure with it.)

I would also prefer a Hi Power (But I would get custom work done)

I could run a GLock but do not prefer it.

Whichever you do get a .22 conversion kit. This will provide affordable
plinking and cheap training.

 

[USAFA06STX]

I voted for the CZ since you mentioned it will largely be a range gun and a home defense gun which to me means that weight is not a factor. The more I shoot, the more I prefer a range gun to have a metal frame allowing for longer range sessions as they seem to have less recoil (this comes from comparing my Beretta 92FS & STI Ranger II 9mm with my XD9 and my buddy's SIG 2022). If this were a regular carry gun my choice might be difference but I think for your uses the CZ would work best as long as it fits and balances well in your hand.

 

[G95]

before you make a decision, find a Browning Hi-Power you can handle, you wont regret it

 

[Roberta X]

Before you decide, shoot as many different guns as you can! There are a lot of choices out there, most of them good.

My inclination is to steer a new shooter away from polymer-framed guns as they are a little top heavy. A steel-framed autoloader is a little more stable in your hand, especially when you are new at it.