good 9mms

[ericsmall06]

hey guys and gals i am looking for tips on GOOD 9mm's so if you got any tips that would be great to hear

 

[slacker]

Depends what you want it for?

For a carry piece its hard to beat the Glock 19 for under $500.

 

[chefjerome]

That's a pretty vague question. It really depends on what you will use it for...cc , target practice, the nightstand gun. I'd add some parameters such as primary use, ideal size and price eange and I'm sure you will get many suggestions.

 

[doglb]

Hi and

I am fond of the Springfield XDM. Extremely simple breakdown process for cleaning, match barrel (standard) high capacity mags-
Good for all applications-
Just fun to shoot!

 

[jayhawk]

There are bunches of good 9mm's. I'm thinking about picking up either a G19 or a S&W M&P for a carry gun.

Go to a store and handle a couple. It's really going to come down to grip (how the gun fits your hand) and your personal taste/needs.

 

[andrewheath]

When I had a 9mm it was a Ruger SR9. It was a very solid shooter and never failed me.

 

[doglb]

There are bunches of good 9mm's. I'm thinking about picking up either a G19 or a S&W M&P for a carry gun.

Go to a store and handle a couple. It's really going to come down to grip (how the gun fits your hand) and your personal taste/needs.

I agree on the fact that you should go in person and handle a firearm before you buy one, even if its "the Best" to whoever's standards, if it doesnt feel good in your hand then its pretty pointless. You wont be satisfied!

 

[andyrping]

Ruger P89 if you're looking for economical solid function. Only downside is it is a bit large to try to hide in your shorts. Much easier in the winter time however.

 

[bass pro]

I suggest you go to a local indoor range and rent a few different brands before you buy.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Glad to see you made it Eric!!

He went to the range this weekend and shot a PX4, 226, and an X-5.

Eric, you can go to blythe's in Valpo and rent guns ( I think). I don't know how costly this is, but it might be worth shooting something outside of my collection.

 

[Glockster]

I'll tell you what the objective gun owners all told me when I was first looking: buy what fits your hand. For me, that was a Glock 17. Glock really does 9mm well. Lots of praise for the 19 if you can stand a smaller frame. Super reliable and tons of capacity. Light weight and reasonably priced. High resale value if for some reason you end up really wanting something else (hard to believe). Basically, you can't go wrong, unless you just don't like the fit, which of course, you will discover in the gun shop.

 

[55spartan]

glock 26

 

[VERT]

I remember sometime back there was a thread along the lines of what was the best 9mm ever. Pretty interesting to see the response. For current production guns there are a lot of great choices. Personally I favor mid to full size autos. Compact pistols are easy to conceal but may not be as practical on the range. If a gun is fun to shoot a person will be more inclined to practice. So, what 9mm guns would top my list for function and fun?

Glock 17/19, Springfield XD/XDm, S&W M&P, Taurus 24/7 Pro, Walther P99, Beretta 92, Sig P226/229 and my personal favorite the Browning HiPower.

 

[sig1473]

CZ-75. The most widely used 9mm military pistol in the world.

 

[jayhawk]

CZ-75. The most widely used 9mm military pistol in the world.

I've never shot a CZ, but I picked up a CZ P-07 in a store the other day...seemed like a well built, well thought out gun. Certainly eccentric looking.

 

[42769vette]

sig 226

 

[seawolfxix]

Springfield XD

but seriously, go to the biggest gun shop you can find, and pick up as many guns as you can. You're bound to fall in love with one of them. It'll fit like a glove.

 

[Mgderf]

My only 9mm is an old Taurus PT99 that fits well, good balance, eats just about anything you feed it, and has NEVER failed me.

 

[tharlow514]

One of the great things about newer designs are the interchangable backstraps. It makes finding a gun that fits much easier no matter what caliber you are looking for. I think Glock needs to move to this new platform as well to stay competitive.

 

[Dryden]

No matter what ANYONE else says, buy a S&W M&P 9mm.


Just kidding. Try out a few and see what fits, feels good, shoots well, meets your carry/protection needs and is in your price range. Have fun deciding.