jhb
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yeah i know another gun vs. gun. vs. gun thread. i apologize and i have been reading old posts on multiple forums to get a good insight into each version i am considering....but i wanted to add a few things i didn't see in other threads that apply to me only. hope everyone doesn't mind, throwing their 2 cents in again?
i have broken it down to these...in no particular order...
hk p30s in 9mm
m&p 9 pro 4.25 barrel
fnh fnx-9
glock 19
what i plan to use this pistol for is concealed carry, range, home security. i know there are smaller version weapons available, but i want something in polymer, since i do not own any plastic guns yet and i like the size and shape of these particular ones...so if you don't mind stick to these options in your feedback and suggestions? thanks.
while i know the right answer is to go to a store with a range and rent and shoot them and handle them in the metal...err plastic....i am planning on handling them in the metal, but 2 of the nearest local ranges have stopped range rentals due to a problem awhile ago, and the others nearby do not have the full selection between them all of what i am asking about. so that is pretty much out the window.
i also know the right answer is which feels right in my hand, but unlike most shooters, i am not that particular...other than i have smallish hands and while a right hander in most tasks...i shoot LEFT handed and the p226 is too big for me to shoot comfortably..i can do it and do okay, but it's just a bit too big for my grip.
what i own and shoot now and like is a cz75 in 9mm stainless with ambi safety. a cz 85 combat in 9mm. a browning hi-power mrkIII in 9mm, a springfield emp in 9mm, in full size to jsut compact range pistols. i had to change the cz grips to the wood to make them just thin enough to make the double action pull perfect for my hand size. to put it into hand size perspective for those who have handled a cz75 full size variation.
so i have a background in single action, cocked and locked and da/sa setups with safeties and i am very comfortable with those. i am not against striker setups and have never owned one and that appeals to me as well somewhat, as i'd like to train with one and get familiar with it. although the one type training is fine as well and having a similar setup to what i use now appeals to me equally as well.
right now i'm leaning harder towards and between the p30s and the fnx9...looks wise i like them all...from what i have read they all seem to be reliable and quality weapons. the glock is glock so that one is even obvious to me on reliablility. although the no lifetime warranty bothers me a bit on the glock...where all the others have it...as far as i know from my research. holster options and parts, etc tend to lean towards glock 19 and m&p9pro.
i think i would be happy with any of the above, but i am ready to buy and i want to make sure there is nothing i have overlooked as far as operation setup issues and things of that nature. type of things you learn after you own it and shoot it, if that makes sense?
feel free to educate away and pass on your views...i am happy to learn from those who have these firearms and know all the ins and outs of each, etc.
thank you in advance for your replies/advice.
jhb
i have broken it down to these...in no particular order...
hk p30s in 9mm
m&p 9 pro 4.25 barrel
fnh fnx-9
glock 19
what i plan to use this pistol for is concealed carry, range, home security. i know there are smaller version weapons available, but i want something in polymer, since i do not own any plastic guns yet and i like the size and shape of these particular ones...so if you don't mind stick to these options in your feedback and suggestions? thanks.
while i know the right answer is to go to a store with a range and rent and shoot them and handle them in the metal...err plastic....i am planning on handling them in the metal, but 2 of the nearest local ranges have stopped range rentals due to a problem awhile ago, and the others nearby do not have the full selection between them all of what i am asking about. so that is pretty much out the window.
i also know the right answer is which feels right in my hand, but unlike most shooters, i am not that particular...other than i have smallish hands and while a right hander in most tasks...i shoot LEFT handed and the p226 is too big for me to shoot comfortably..i can do it and do okay, but it's just a bit too big for my grip.
what i own and shoot now and like is a cz75 in 9mm stainless with ambi safety. a cz 85 combat in 9mm. a browning hi-power mrkIII in 9mm, a springfield emp in 9mm, in full size to jsut compact range pistols. i had to change the cz grips to the wood to make them just thin enough to make the double action pull perfect for my hand size. to put it into hand size perspective for those who have handled a cz75 full size variation.
so i have a background in single action, cocked and locked and da/sa setups with safeties and i am very comfortable with those. i am not against striker setups and have never owned one and that appeals to me as well somewhat, as i'd like to train with one and get familiar with it. although the one type training is fine as well and having a similar setup to what i use now appeals to me equally as well.
right now i'm leaning harder towards and between the p30s and the fnx9...looks wise i like them all...from what i have read they all seem to be reliable and quality weapons. the glock is glock so that one is even obvious to me on reliablility. although the no lifetime warranty bothers me a bit on the glock...where all the others have it...as far as i know from my research. holster options and parts, etc tend to lean towards glock 19 and m&p9pro.
i think i would be happy with any of the above, but i am ready to buy and i want to make sure there is nothing i have overlooked as far as operation setup issues and things of that nature. type of things you learn after you own it and shoot it, if that makes sense?
feel free to educate away and pass on your views...i am happy to learn from those who have these firearms and know all the ins and outs of each, etc.
thank you in advance for your replies/advice.
jhb