Best 9mm, reliable, durable & attractive

[doobee8]

ATTRACTIVE & Durable? I guess glock is out. So the hi-power wins here. My "don't cry for me Argentina" model is a tank!

 

[Wallygator]

http://www.best9mm.com/ You could try here, its got alot of info.


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[conrea]

Thanks Wally thats a good site for some references.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I would recommend a CZ 75, or a Browning hi power.

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[biggie24420]

I would say glock also but since ur not into "plastic"....... i would say SIG SAUER ….. I have an old skool sig p6 but a few "bad" things would be hallow points make the gun jam up (my sig is older....1981) and only 8 rnd capacity..... factory mags are kinda spendy too but i LOVE sigs and glocks lol

 

[wsu 5.9er]

Steel 9mm? HK P7.

polymer? HK USP or P30.

 

[sheepman]

Personally IMHO for reliability and longevity, nothing beats a Glock 17 or 19. But if you don't want plastic then the Sig, CZ or Beretta (in that order ) would be my recommendation.

 

[cbzdel]

I love my Walther P99 in 9mm, the 9mm is rare, or was when I was shopping for one but well worth the wait. I bought it because I thought it was the best looking 9mm IMO

 

[rl280]

FN HP

 

[mobil1]

I carry a P229R in 9mm myself. I love it. Looks, accuracy, and its just sexy to hold and fire. It has a very solid feel to it because of its aluminum frame instead of polymer.

Did I say accurate? I hit a tack nail on the head on my second shot from 25 yards out. My buddy gave me 13 shots to do it, and money was involved. Nuff said!

 

[Kanewpadle]

I'm in the market to buy my first pistol and I've decided I want a 9mm. Im looking for something thats really reliable that I can put thousands of rounds easily through without any problems. I'm not a fan of the plastic I'd like a gun thats attractive. Looking to spend less than 800 or so. I will be buying from a private seller so it doesnt have to be the latest model or anything.

From searching reviews online I'm looking at a Baby Eagle, CZ-75, or a Berretta 92f. I really like the look of 1911s but I don't know anything about them or how hard it would be to find a good one in 9mm. After I get some feedback I'm planning on going to the range and renting some pistols to see what I like the feel of.

What do you guys think, any recommendations?

Yes, do go to the range and rent a few guns. The biggest mistake people make is not trying before buying.

Before you buy consider the following:

Does the gun fit my hand properly?
Do I like guns with decockers?
Do I like manual safeties?
Do I like guns with no manual safeties?
Do I like slide mounted safeties/decockers?
Do I like DA/SA triggers?
Are steel guns to heavy to carry?
How will I carry it?
What's the guns role?
Can I find accessories for it?
Will someone else rely on the gun for defense?

Don't rule out plastic guns. We can make all the recommendations we want. Unltimately it is you that has to choose. Give yourself the information to choose wisely.

As far as looks, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think all guns look cool. Even the Glock. Personally I like a 1911.

Good luck.

 

[86-0134]

I'd recommend a Glock 17, 19, 34

glocks are reliable, functional, affordable, strong, etc. etc. but, I have never heard even one glock lover tell me that they bought it because "its an attractive gun" in fact most glock owners i know revel in the fact that they are ugly.

 

[mobil1]

Who could call a Sig ugly?

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[Searcher451]

Lord only knows that there are lots of them; most every one that has been mentioned thus far is a good recommendation. I'd add the Walther P5, the Walther P88C (the king of the wondernines), and, of course, the P99.

Nice photography, by the way. Thanks for sharing those excellent pictures.

 

[YFZsandrider]

Did I say accurate? I hit a tack nail on the head on my second shot from 25 yards out. My buddy gave me 13 shots to do it, and money was involved. Nuff said!

I could use some extra cash... what's your buddy's number?!

That definitely sounds like a job for Sig!

 

[Hill]

G19.

The single best all around 9mm in the world.

 

[MrNiceGuy]

I have over 15,000 rounds through my Beretta px4 without so much as a hiccup.
It has been the definition of flawless.
I even managed to win my local league with it.

I know you're not a fan of plastic, but i'm betting your a fan of accuracy and reliability.
I'll never hesitate to recommend the px4

I think they're very attractive stock


But robar has done some impressive aftermarket work imo

 

[Shadow]

1 vote for the Bersa Thunder 9 HC (high capacity). This was my first pistol and I love it. I've put a couple thousand rounds through it and not one hiccup. Durable and reliable and inexpensive....about $350.

 

[LogicBomb]

SIG....nuff said