How on earth do you pick the right 9mm?!?!?!?

[etrain16]

Can't go wrong with a P226, so I'd cast a vote for that. As for the M&P, I've got a 9c as my carry gun - it's one of the longest held 9mm I've owned at just over 2 years - like you, I tend to hold them a few months, get bored or disgusted, and move on. The M&P has stayed though. Yes it had a gritty trigger, at first, but after 500+ rounds, it's become a nice trigger. You could always have a trigger job done if that's your only complaint.

 

[RVTECH]

Can't go wrong with a P226

I'll 2nd that - when I was picking out my '3rd' nine it came down to a 226 or the CZ. The 226 was gone the day I went in to decide between the two - but I was almost glad because the decision was made for me and the CZ was considerably less - However I WAS 'leaning' toward the CZ from the start but it still would have been a difficult decision if the SIG had still been setting next to the CZ.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

This is not the first time I've heard about this handgun. Is it a polymer framed SA/DA?

Yes. I have the Elite Match all steel SA only 10MM and it's been flawless so far, at least 500 rds. It's basically a giant BHP, my prior top pistol of all time. The Witness Match is a better gun

 

[NoFlinch]

I'd go with a XRMN9.
Best shooting 9 out there!

 

[jutbucks13]

Anyone have any experience with the Sig 2022? I'm starting to lean towards the Sig 229. But am curious about the polymer framed 2022. Reasonably priced, and they are a Sig.

 

[LaserMan]

I have two (soon to be three) EAA/Tanfoglio Witness 9mm's. One is a Witness Elite Match and the other two are P-Carry. The P-Carry is just a short-barreled version of the Witness and is a really nice shooter. The Elite Match is one of the best shooters I have owned. The trigger is butter smooth and the whole thing is really well made. I have been able to shoot 3-4" groups at 40' with not much trouble. I'll keep the Elite Match for home protection and target shooting, I'll carry the P-Carry as my concealed EDC. Oh, two of them because his and hers...
Gary

 

[akeefer]

CZ 75 beyond the shadow of a doubt. Most accurate 9mm I've shot.... and most comfortable as well.

 

[jim97701]

here is an interesting 9mm, Id like to give one a try.

http://www.bobergarms.com/

 

[gryghin]

I have 2 Sig 238, because they were readily available, then the 938 came out. We have 2 because they are his and hers. I've only held the 938, but if it shoots like the 238 then I'd say that would be a contender. Unless you're also looking at high capacity.

 

[Screwy]

Sig 228, 229 or cz75 are great. Glocks are like Volvos, boxy but safe.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Ha, nothing wrong with changing it up every 6 months! That just means you get to play with a bunch of different guns.

 

[captqc]

I've been thru several 9mm's from Smith &Wesson, Sig, Beretta, CZ, and I ended up with the H&K UPS full size 9 mm. It is the "best" 9mm I've found for me. Fits my hand, shoots straight, smooth as butter, never a failure. But as my dad always said your "best" whatever may not be worth a damn for someone else, that's why they make Fords and Chevys!

 

[lipripper]

Fns 9

 

[RVTECH]

CZ 75 beyond the shadow of a doubt. Most accurate 9mm I've shot.... and most comfortable as well.

Yep I'll agree. I did NOT care for the stock plastic grips on my CZ so I got a set of the Houge finger grip style which I like but they are beginning to feel a little 'thick' to me. I think I'll go back to a standard style but in the rubber material - I think the plastic ones are just a little too 'slick' for my taste.

 

[Modeler]

A couple thoughts:

First, the S&W M&P triggers can be improved greatly with an Apex kit. Seriously, it makes it nice and smooth.

Second, why are you limiting yourself to owning just one 9mm handgun at a time?

I have at least three, plus a bunch of other calibers. It's ok to have more than one.

 

[Bajablast]

I can't believe it took until my post (#36 in thread) to have someone mention Kahr firearms.

I recently purchased a Kahr CW9. It is less than 1 inch wide, 7+1 single stack. I was going to get an Xds 9mm, but the trigger completely sucked, and I am not a trigger snob.

The Kahr has a much smoother trigger, and was almost $200 less than the XDs. It has been absolutely reliable right out of the box. Oddly enough, it feels better built than the Springer, and I am a Springer fan.

I plan on buying at least one more Kahr in 9mm in the future, either the CM9, or PM9(6+1, or 7+1 with extended mag)

Just another option for the OP
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[NoFlinch]

best 9mm---xrcm92

 

[Tony617]

17 round FNX-9.

 

[RVTECH]

Heck everybody talks about an informal AR competition shoot but what would REALLY be fun is a 9mm competition - no need to establish categories as we will all be on 'open irons' - I like this idea ! Clays at 25 yards - $1 per clay - 100 rounds maximum - winner take all!

 

[808hondacrguy]

As long as it says Glock, you are Good to Go!!