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

[jutbucks13]

This question has continued to haunt my bank account for years. I have owned a number of 9mm handguns through the years, and I cannot keep one of them in the safe any longer than 6 months. I would like to purchase a nice 9mm to take and enjoy shooting while on the range.

I tend to migrate towards striker fire polymer framed pistols. And they all piss me off. Eventually I find that I dislike something about them, and away they go, problem is I keep buying another manufacturers striker fire. Glock (Bulky), Ruger (Balance), Smith & Wesson (Trigger is garbage), Springfield (I don't even know where to start).

I shot Berettas through most of my initial pistol years. I bubblegumed about them because they were sloppy, bulky, heavy, and ugly. I also remember them being extremely accurate. This is a direction that I am beginning to think I need to revisit.

I also owned a Sig 226. Problem was it was chambered in .357 Sig. You remember when that was supposed to be the next cartridge? The one that did away with 9mm. I fell for that line. Ended up with a gun that's best to be turned into a .40. So that one got moved down the line.

So, I've been contemplating walking down the CZ 75B or Sig 226 - 229 path. Any input?

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[Guilty]

CZ has a good reputation for quality firearms, then again so does Sig. HK has recently introduced the VP9 that is worth checking out also. Unfortunately, there is not a "best for everyone" 9mm, or any other caliber for that matter. Buy and try, rent or borrow from a friend are the options until you find the 9mm that is best for you.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Glock, Beretta & 9mm 1911 for full sized 9mm IMO. I shoot the best with those.

Not a fan of any others..

I should add:
I buy firearms where mags are plentiful and affordable.. Hence Glock and beretta.

& The 9mm 1911 is just because it's a 9mm 1911.

 

[jutbucks13]

I have a Colt Lightweight Commander in 9mm. Love the gun, I am accurate with it. However it is a finicky S.O.B. I only have one mag, and it doesn't feed worth a darn. Finding an aftermarket Mag is a bear, and finding a Colt OEM mag is even more difficult. I do like the 1911 9mm though.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

I have a Colt Lightweight Commander in 9mm. Love the gun, I am accurate with it. However it is a finicky S.O.B. I only have one mag, and it doesn't feed worth a darn. Finding an aftermarket Mag is a bear, and finding a Colt OEM mag is even more difficult. I do like the 1911 9mm though.

Well on that note, Glock 19.

 

[jutbucks13]

17 or 34 maybe. I'm going to stay away from the 19.

 

[bolus]

I just bring them all to the range and when I get tired or sick of one, I start shooting another one.

Sounds like you might keep searching since there isnt a perfect one that just is great for everyone. I got a Grand power K100 on a whim and because it had a rotating barrel and I wanted to see how it worked. Turned out is the one I like shooting the best. Just sort of clicked. I was thinking I'd get bored of it and sell it pretty quickly but definitely not now.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

EAA Witness

 

[jutbucks13]

EAA Witness

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

 

[SHPD_Retired]

Smith & Wesson M&P 9c is a good one. I also like the Shield.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

17 or 34 maybe. I'm going to stay away from the 19.

Boo.

I own both a G17 and 19..
Really no need for the 19 now. (Edited )

 

[bolus]

My G19 is a little hard to conceal carry though



Discussions like this are the same on car forums

"why would you want to new Scion FRS??? just get a 4 year old lexus and have a 100 more HP"

uhhh, because I dont want a 4 year old lexus? How does that even compare?

 

[Just Jim]

Browning High Power if you can stand the weight and size. To my mind there is none better. Has to be a good one, not a copy.

 

[Creep]

The High Power is one of my favorites, too. Shame they don't share the 1911's trigger design, though.

 

[elsie]

Browning High Power.

Then you don't need another 9mm.

 

[Mbeef61]

Have you shot a Steyr?

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

I am happy with my CZ. I wouldn't mind 1911 in 9mm.

 

[jutbucks13]

Have you shot a Steyr?

Nope. I haven't shot a steyr

 

[MikeE]

You could put this on this: Trijicon RMR2 on G26

 

[RVTECH]

I am happy with my CZ.

So am I - but I wish mine was the SA version instead of decocker 75BD

I wouldn't mind 1911 in 9mm.

Neither would I - and one will probably be my next gun purchase.