Opening a can of worms, 9mm question

[Nutty4Guns]

It looks like EAA has a new DS 1911. The Girsan 2311. A poor man's Prodigy? MSRP is $999. Lots of flavors available.

Girsan Witness2311® - EAA Corp. Double Stack

The First Affordable Double Stack 1911 is here with the Girsan Witness2311®. Multiple configurations, slide lengths and calibers. 9mm, 45 ACP, 10mm

eaacorp.com

This has definitely piqued my interest. Looking forward to hearing some reviews soon on these.

 

[solv3nt]

I purchased a m9 in 22 on a whim and cannot believe the quality of that gun.

That's made by Umarex.

 

[solv3nt]

Wilson Combat, Langdon and Gun Mag Warehouse have the best prices for the Mecgar 18 round mags.

 

[CO136]

Lots of great suggestions on this. Here's my $.02...

I have a Sig 229 & M11-A1. Both great guns. The M11-A1 carries very well in a Kramer rig (OWB).

But, I really like the CZ's. The fit to my hand is amazing. So:

P-01 for carry in a Vedder rig (OWB):

SP-01 for punching holes in paper & doing nightstand duty.

 

[DunRanull]

If ONE is good, TWO is better! Especially if facing bans or other issues making further purchases unlikely. Beaucoup mags as well, of course.
BHP, personally. They've been around a good while and many parts and magazines are around, including some 15-rounders. JMO, $$$$ where my mouth is

 

[solv3nt]

If ONE is good, TWO is better! Especially if facing bans or other issues making further purchases unlikely. Beaucoup mags as well, of course.
BHP, personally. They've been around a good while and many parts and magazines are around, including some 15-rounders. JMO, $$$$ where my mouth is

What my esteemed colleague is trying to say, is that he expects your Beretta wheel to be complete.

I only have a Langdon square.

 

[oremike]

Anybody know anything about the SAR usa guns? Kinda odd looking but seem to have high reviews.

 

[titsonritz]

Out of the firearms you mentioned, Beretta, is the clear standout.
They are a five-hundred-year-old family-owned business for a reason.

They never sold it?

 

[FnM]

Right out of the gate I'll admit two things, the first is I'm behind the curve about 9mm's but do have an Sig P-6 that shoots good but only holds 8 rounds. The second is I like 1911's and steel over plastic. With today's political climate I can see the writing on the wall that handguns will be nutered to a 10 round capacity. So being the rebel I am and because I can I'm looking to buy a reasonably quality high capacity (15 or more rounds), steel, hammer fired, adjustable sighted 9mm. I do have a Springfield SA-35 on order but it seems like that is not happening. My budget is around $1000+/- for a new gun. Ones I've considered are the Beretta 92's, CZ 75's and Rock Island Ultras. I'm sure there are more out there that I should look at so what say you all.

Both the Berretta and CZ75 are excellent pistols. My hand prefers the CZ's ergonomics but both shoot like butter. I also favor steel over aluminum or polymer.
If I could only have one pistol and one rifle it would be a Glock 19 and an
AR-15(5.56mm). I have no love for either of them. It's purely a choice based on numbers and statistics.
I love my CZ75 but it's a Pre-B so parts are hard to find and nobody makes magazines for them anymore. I can't imagine a day when the same would be true for Glocks and AR's.
That said, it's unlikely that I will outlive the useful life of a CZ75B and hoarding enough ammunition for the same period is not impossible.

 

[Jay Walk]

They never sold it?

Still family owned, same family. There is a factory tour on Youtube, it is pretty amazing the craftsmen they have there.

 

[jason m]

My gut level instinct says a CZ 75 in one form or another might be just right, there are two in the classifieds here but I've yet to get a reply to either of my PM's.

I responded brother.. I answered your question to the magazine capacity, then sent a few more pm's to make sure you got and heard nothing back. Let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck on your quest!

 

[FATAL125]

Right out of the gate I'll admit two things, the first is I'm behind the curve about 9mm's but do have a Sig P-6 that shoots good but only holds 8 rounds. The second is I like 1911's and steel over plastic. With today's political climate I can see the writing on the wall that handguns will be nutered to a 10 round capacity. So being the rebel I am and because I can I'm looking to buy a reasonably quality high capacity (15 or more rounds), steel, hammer fired, adjustable sighted 9mm. I do have a Springfield SA-35 on order but it seems like that is not happening. My budget is around $1000+/- for a new gun. Ones I've considered are the Beretta 92's, CZ 75's and Rock Island Ultras. I'm sure there are more out there that I should look at so what say you all.

You've got more than enough solid info here... but I'm gonna throw my opinion out for and .

CZ parrot... done.

Seriously though, I personally would absolutely go CZ. Pick your size, have it cajunized, and rock out with your... well you know.

I had a 92fs and I absolutely loved it (mainly for the cool factor... Yippee Ki-Yay). Unfortunately, I couldn't shoot the thing to save my life. Fortunately, I never had to try. For me the grip ergonomics just didn't work. I tried and tried, but could never shoot it well. I ended up trading it for my first CZ and I was hooked. Again, for me, great ergonomics and buttery soft. Just like the girl that got away...

Good luck and happy pewing!

 

[Crazyeye24]

I really like my Tanfoglio Witness and my baby eagle. My mags hold 16 rounds and they are both more accurate than me. I did have a Rock Island tactical 9mm I regret getting rid of. Only held 10 rounds but it fit my hand perfectly and hit everything I wanted with it.

 

[uberguy]

Just my worthless opinion, I think it would be wise to buy a lot of parts too as the ptb are big on regulations these days. Pick a gun that has a lot of parts available.

That would lean into a Rock Island version in 1911 (hi-cap) frame style. I had a Beretta 92 when they first came out and wasn't happy with it, guess others are or it would be around but I don't care for double action triggers. I have a 4" std. capacity RI in 1911 and it's a real shooter.

 

[solv3nt]

I had a 92fs and I absolutely loved it (mainly for the cool factor... Yippee Ki-Yay). Unfortunately, I couldn't shoot the thing to save my life. Fortunately, I never had to try. For me the grip ergonomics just didn't work. I tried and tried, but could never shoot it well.

I'm not sure if you're ever considering going back to the platform, but they released a slightly different frame, 92x, and I shoot it much better than the standard frame with thin grips.

 

[Greg S]

Springfield Armory all day long. Single stack or the new dbl stack Prodigy. I know Dave Williams left the SA Custom shop but the prodigy should be well vetted out prior to release. I just heard about it's release a month ago and it has been out for apparently a year or so.

The other thing is SA Warrenty. They'll make it right. You missed the boat on the Isreali FN P35s a few years ago. Hard to beat with a Garthwaite flat trigger, C&S h.ammer and sear kit and alittle stipple luv.

 

[FATAL125]

I'm not sure if you're ever considering going back to the platform, but they released a slightly different frame, 92x, and I shoot it much better than the standard frame with thin grips.

I would love to get another one. I have considered the 92x, but haven't had a chance to handle one yet. I appreciate your feedback on it though.

 

[solv3nt]

I would love to get another one. I have considered the 92x, but haven't had a chance to handle one yet. I appreciate your feedback on it though.

For some reason, I shoot the 92x better than the slim grips on the LTT Elite. I need more practice on them. I can't miss with the 92x Performance though.

 

[FATAL125]

For some reason, I shoot the 92x better than the slim grips on the LTT Elite. I need more practice on them. I can't miss with the 92x Performance though.

Obviously a very different animal and not what the OP is after, but I want to get my hands on an APX as well. I do love my striker fires.

I've kind of ignored Beretta since my lack of success with my FS. I need to reopen that door.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

Glock 17 or 34 with a set of Dawson Precision aftermarket sights will set you up real nice and give you $300 +/- left over for ammo! Granted, not hammer fired, but nobody's perfect....