Looking For 9mm Advice

[Sgt Stoner]

We use the Beretta in the Army.... but i prefer my XD! Like everything else on here its going to come down to personal preference.

 

[USMC_0311]

Did I say Glock 19? Just kidding. The Beretta 92FS is a very nice pistol. A little big to carry but doable. I carried one for years untill I switched to my Glock 19. Now If you want to shoot both you are welcome, come to Anderson and try them both.

 

[chizzle]

When I'm helping a new shooter get started in competition shooting (Steel Challenge, USPSA, Friday Night Steel), I typically recommend a "plastic pistol" in 9mm. While the decision can turn into a Ford versus Chevy debate, I typically encourage them to check out a Glock 34, Springfield XD Tactical / XDm, and a Smith and Wesson M&P Pro / L. All 3 are pretty popular (can buy parts, find people to work on them, etc.) and pretty reliable right out of the box.

If you're not sure about why you want a DA/SA pistol, I'd encourage you to shoot a pistol that isn't, to get a feel for it. While some people like the idea of DA/SA (I did with my first pistol, an HK USP), in competition it typically just makes life more difficult. If you're absolutely sure you want one, I'd check out a CZ or Sig and see if they're more to your liking. I always come back to what is common in competition, and what you find ergonomically and aesthetically pleasing, so don't be afraid to come to a match and check out what people are using.

 

[1546]

To keep in your price range I would look for a CPO Sig, yes its used, but its still a high quality firearm that has been looked over by a factory Sig armorer.

 

[JSeroka]

I love my PX4 Storm sub-compact. It fires nicely in DA mode, though the SA is a long pull out of the box

 

[jbombelli]

I will repeat the recommendation to check out the CZ-75B or 85B.

The CZ is used by more militaries and police departments around the world than any other handgun. Theyre Czech, but don't let that dissuade you. They are truly great handguns.

 

[cgbills]

+1,000,000 on CZ

I love the CZ 75 and shoot it the best out of any handgun I have had. I have had and have extensively shot multiple 9mm's; Glock 19, XD, Sig 228, HK P30, Barrett 92. With that I still like my CZ75 best. I traded my HK P30 for the SS CZ75 I have now.

 

[DustyDawg48]

I like having the option of SA/DA. I don't know my reasoning behind it. And I've fired some Glocks that I really liked the feel of, but not the astehics...

I traded/sold my DA/SA because I found myself shooting more striker-fired guns and wanted to standardize; it was what I was comfortable with and it made transitioning from a Glock to M&P and even a 1911 easier since they all had consistent trigger pulls vs the long/short of a DA/SA.

The CZ75BD is one of the best 9mm out there and well worth a look and the price is no reflection of quality and reliability. If it weren't for the simply idea of standardizing I would still have that CZ; in fact if I ever find a CZ75SA (single-action) it is coming home with me right then!

Right now, the Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pro 4.25" pistol I have is my favorite 9mm due more to ergonomics than anything else. It feels great and shoots great and would easily recommend that as an alternative but the CZ75 line of pistols is one of the shooting world's few remaining undiscovered treasures.

 

[Plinkuh]

Did I say Glock 19? Just kidding. The Beretta 92FS is a very nice pistol. A little big to carry but doable. I carried one for years untill I switched to my Glock 19. Now If you want to shoot both you are welcome, come to Anderson and try them both.

Hey, thanks man! Bit of a drive for me (although i'm sure it'd be worth it). What's the biggest selling point of Glocks? It's like everyone and their mom has one. There's gotta be something i'm missing.

 

[Plinkuh]

I traded/sold my DA/SA because I found myself shooting more striker-fired guns and wanted to standardize; it was what I was comfortable with and it made transitioning from a Glock to M&P and even a 1911 easier since they all had consistent trigger pulls vs the long/short of a DA/SA.

The CZ75BD is one of the best 9mm out there and well worth a look and the price is no reflection of quality and reliability. If it weren't for the simply idea of standardizing I would still have that CZ; in fact if I ever find a CZ75SA (single-action) it is coming home with me right then!

Right now, the Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pro 4.25" pistol I have is my favorite 9mm due more to ergonomics than anything else. It feels great and shoots great and would easily recommend that as an alternative but the CZ75 line of pistols is one of the shooting world's few remaining undiscovered treasures.

Really liking the CZ P01. Have you any experience with it?

 

[DustyDawg48]

Hey, thanks man! Bit of a drive for me (although i'm sure it'd be worth it). What's the biggest selling point of Glocks? It's like everyone and their mom has one. There's gotta be something i'm missing.

for me their reliability, simplicity and cost. The other great thing about Glock is that if you learn one Glock you have learned every Glock. All the triggers are the same, the mag release and slide release are all in the same spot and you can get a gun in every popular caliber (except .380) and never have to leave Glock's platform. It is the perfect standardizing weapon since from the smallest 9mm (G26) to the largest .45 (G21) they are all the same. Finding holsters, extra magazines and mag pouches to fit is easier than falling off a log; I'm surprised WalMart doesn't carry Glock mags they are so common.

 

[Plinkuh]

+1,000,000 on CZ

I love the CZ 75 and shoot it the best out of any handgun I have had. I have had and have extensively shot multiple 9mm's; Glock 19, XD, Sig 228, HK P30, Barrett 92. With that I still like my CZ75 best. I traded my HK P30 for the SS CZ75 I have now.

Just how are the triggers on CZ's? What's the travel, pull?

 

[Plinkuh]

for me their reliability, simplicity and cost. The other great thing about Glock is that if you learn one Glock you have learned every Glock. All the triggers are the same, the mag release and slide release are all in the same spot and you can get a gun in every popular caliber (except .380) and never have to leave Glock's platform. It is the perfect standardizing weapon since from the smallest 9mm (G26) to the largest .45 (G21) they are all the same. Finding holsters, extra magazines and mag pouches to fit is easier than falling off a log; I'm surprised WalMart doesn't carry Glock mags they are so common.

I guess the homogeneity of Glocks IS a great feature. That's really neat, I didn't know...that said, if they ever made a pistol that I thought was even a slight looker, I'd grab it up

 

[GARANDGUY]

Sig 2022 is well within your price range and a great gun!

 

[1546]

Sig 2022 is well within your price range and a great gun!

I believe Palmettostatearmory.com has them on sale for around $400.

 

[Plinkuh]

Sig 2022 is well within your price range and a great gun!

I'v heard bad things about the trigger though...can you alleviate some of those concerns with your experience?

 

[red_zr24x4]

My vote is to look for a used or CPO (certified pre owned) Sig in any model you want.
I carry a Sig 226 everyday and I'm a small guy 5'6" 145lbs. Some people claim a 226 is to big or to heavy but a good belt and holster goes a long way.

 

[GARANDGUY]

Its not bad if you train with it and get used to the DA pull on it. They also make a short reach trigger for it(not a short reset trigger) for those with smaller hands.

 

[GARANDGUY]

CPOs are good to go I have a 220 and a 226 that were CPO that Sig went through and to this day I havent had a problem out of any of them! I would still look at the SP2022 though! Mine has really suprised me. I have one of the older ones with the Sig rail and one of the new ones with the E2 style grips,NS,and 1913 MILSPEC rail. I love me some Sigs!

 

[Plinkuh]

Does anyone know ANYTHING about the CZ 75 P-01 (its the compact). I can't find any info on trigger travel OR pull...