Which full size 9mm?

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Yep, another which handgun question guys.
Sorry if this is getting old for you.

I'm really open to all suggestions.
But basically I'm looking for a 9mm full size handgun, that is a quality gun, but won't break the bank.

I am currently looking at these 2:
CZ 75 SP-01 Phantom
or
Springfield XD9401HCSP06
XD Tactical Semi Auto Handgun 9mm Luger 5" Barrel 16 Rounds Black Polymer Frame Black Steel Slide

I just haven't found a Semi Auto that I really love.
I like my Sig SP2022, I love the feel of the trigger.
But I don't like how it feels in my hand, it just feels like it doesn't fit my hand right.
I love how my SR40 feels, it fits my hand perfectly, but I don't like the trigger.

So I'm asking what's your opinion of the 2 I listed above,
or do you have an entirely different suggestion?

Thanks for your time.
DB
 
Thanks for your reply!

I can do that with the XD, but the dealer would need to order the CZ for me, so I'm a little stuck in that respect.

I have read a lot of good reviews about the CZ, but I can't find any info regarding the trigger pull weight.
I know the XD is advertized at 5.5 pound pull.
 
I would try to shoot both before purchasing. I had an XD45, have shot an XD40 and an XDM40 5.25 that has had a trigger job done on it. The XD40 has a mushy trigger that I don't like, the XDM with the trigger work has a very nice trigger but I don't care for how it recoils. I have also shot the CZ in .40 and 9mm and I like that one very much, there is some hammer cam with it but that is common in CZs. Of the two I would definitely choose the CZ based on how it feels in the hand and how they shoot.

ETA

The trigger pull weight on the DA is close to 8 lbs but it wasn't bad at all for the two models I have shot, the SA trigger I like much better than the Sig 2022 and I would put it close to 5 lbs.
 
Ok, thanks for all the good replies guys!

I am leaning towards the CZ, and definitely want to stay away from a mushy trigger.

I'll look into the Walther & the G17

I'm staying away from the SR9 because I doubt the trigger pull is any different than the SR40
 
Good thing about the G17 or S&W M&P 9mms is if you don't like the trigger feel, you can easily change it to something you like. (Without a gunsmith involved). It cost more to do to the M&P though.

FNH FNS 9mm is a contender, and the Walthour PPQ's trigger is very nice. Good luck.
 
Ok great, I can check out the Glock 17 and the PPQ, they have both on hand, I'd hate to not even consider the CZ though.

Maybe I can talk them into ordering one, without being committed to buying it.
 
HK USP 9mm
Beretta 92FS
Glock 19
Springfield EMP
Sig P226 or P228
Beretta PX4

The ultimate though...Browning Hi Power.
 
The trigger pull for the FNS was smooth and light, and the reset was positive. It comes with three mags, some of the best factory nightsites ever put on a handgun, different sized backstraps, made in America. I think they have a $50.00 rebate going right now.

The other thing I like about it is the mag well opening is/seems huge. It is very easy to do a quick mag change. It just swallows the incoming mag.
 
Of those two, I would lean twords the CZ. Have you tried a S&W M&P 9mmPro? I shot one and loved it!
 
DB62, Can you go to a gun range that may rent pistols that you are interested in? I see you are from KY, there are two ranges in or near Lexington, the Gun Warehouse, and Smoking Guns in Paris. Just outside Louisville there is Knob Creek. Just about any gun shop that has a range should rent demos. I am a CZ fan, but would not get the Phantom just get a 75B or all metal SP 01. I am not a big Springfield XD fan but of your two choices I would get the Springer. Me, I was never going to get a Glock I liked SIG and 1911s, still do. Never liked how they felt in my hand, then durring an intro to IDPA and USPSA class I was handed one and told to strap it on. Lucky for a bunch of 1911 makers, Glock don't make one, but what they do is make a polymer frame pistol that works great in just about anyone's hands. My personal favorite pistol is a 9mm 1911, STI makes one for around $650. Taurus makes a suprisingly good 9mm 1911 with a 3# trigger for under $600. Rock Island has a couple models that start around $400. On a 1911 if you don't like the grips you can change them. Wood, rubber, micarta, fat, thin, palm swells, etc. Try out some pistols, and get what you shoot the best, for me it's a 1911 or other SA pistol.
 
Once again, we can't make it out of the single digit posts on an "A" or "B" question without "G" being thrown into the mix. :(
 
Well great stuff guys! You've given me a lot more to consider that originally. Yes I think I will hit Lexington, and try some different ones out.
I do like a SA trigger, I've never liked a lot of travel, and some of the DA triggers grind to much, or just feel cheap.

& thanks for the info on the FNS & PPQ.
Those will be on my list as well.\

& thats ok having the "G" thrown in, just gives me more to consider & try!
Thanks again!
 
Yep, CZ is still top of my list, but I am going to try to test out some of the other suggestions!
Thanks.
 
The Phantom with a DA/SA trigger and a hammer is very different from the XD striker trigger pull.

I prefer the grip and point of the CZ. That first pull in DA followed by very nice SA pulls isn't favored by some shooters. The Sig is the same. I shoot both SIG and CZ and like them for my uses. SD and range/comp in the order shown.

JMO: You need to at least dry fire the CZ, before anyone can say "you" will love the gun. Travel to a G.S. that has a CZ and ask to dry fire it. Or go to a range and look for someone shooting a CZ 75 and ask if you can dry fire their pistol. They'll likely let you shoot it. (with your ammo) The 75B, SPO1 and the Phantom triggers are very close to the same.
 
Thanks 1SOW, and I do agree, I won't even consider buying one without feeling it in my hand, and how the trigger feels.
Those are my 2 biggest concerns. Well that and high quality.
I've heard that many times over, regarding CZ, thats why they are high on my list.
Thanks for your input!

I also prefer shooting my Sig over my SR40. The travel of the trigger is long, and have cleaned it myself, then had a gun dealer clean it up, and it still feels stiff and grinding.
A buddy of mine said he could get a trigger package for it. So I may do that.
 
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