Best polymer gun...?

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I'm looking to get a polymer framed 9mm. The catch is I'm a lefty. I've been told Golcks cant be modified. Sigpro has ambi mag release, havn't heard anything about 9mm version. CZ100..not sure of anything ambi or how it shoots. Walther P99 I've heard some horrer stories about jamming and breakage. Steyr, deosnt look like anything ambi. This will be my only 9mm for a while, so I want something that will last, and shoots accurately. If modification not too expensive, I may consider doing it. Any suggestions?? Thanks.
 
By all means the GLOCK line of pistols are the "REAL DEAL" when it comes to polymer framed handguns. This company was not the first to use polymers in pistols (HK) but it did incorporate some fantastic features that allow all GLOCK pistols to hold the title of best Polymer pistols.
 
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. If you want a polymer pistol buy a GLOCK. I would ramble all nite about how good they are so just take my advice, you will never own a more reliable gun than a Glock. If you want a 9mm GLOCk then go with the Model 19 not to big not to small JUST RIGHT for everything except for CCW.(Yeah, Im still waiting for the Anti-Glockers to attack me :rolleyes: )

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I had some jams with my P99 at first. After my friend's Glock 17 kept jamming with the same ammo, I tried something different. It was the ammo. After that, no problems.

The Glocks are great (I have a 23), but if you demand ambidextrous controls you should go with the P99 or the HK USP.

The P99 and USP both have ambi mag releases, and while the P99 has no real safety, the HK can be had in lefty versions (although I believe they are hard to find and a little more expensive than their righty counterparts). Neither of them has an ambi slide release, though.
 
The Ruger P-95 is deffinately the best polymer gun VALUE. I got mine for $269.00 + Tax. I like Glocks too.

Others to mention are CZ-100, Kahr P-9, Smith and Walther P-99, Kimber Polymer wide-body, Beretta 9000S, Taurus (I don't like it), Sig Pro, HK Compact, Heritage Stealth, PO, and Kel-Tec.

If any of you show up at Wolf Creek this Saturday, you can shoot my Ruger all you want. How's THAT for an incentive? ;)

Ben

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My shooting buddy is a south paw and very proficient with the Glock. As an ambidextrous shooter, I stole all his methods for shooting left handed. He releases the magazine with his trigger finger. After some dedicated practice it is easy. For releasing the slide he reaches over the top behind the ejection port with his support hand and cycles the slide back into battery. For locking the slide administratively he grasps the slide in front of the ejection port but not covering the barrel. Pulls the slide to the rear and with his support hand trigger finger engages the slide stop lever. Again, with practice it becomes second nature. Remember that locking the slide back is used primarily administratively so it differs somewhat. All other issues seem to not be a problem for him or me.
Don't get roped into thinking if it does not have ambidextrous systems it can not be used by lefties. There are plenty of lefties that have improvised in a primarily righty land. The Glock has proving itself numerous times, put some faith in your ability to work with it. You won't be dissappointed.

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Polymer-frame 9mm?
1) Glock 19.
If you absolutely cannot operate the magazine catch w/your trigger finger (I know many southpaws who shoot Glocks, I'm trying to shoot lefty more myself as I'm naturally left-handed), then I'd suggest
2) USP 9mm Compact.

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When I was looking at which .40 to get, I tried the Glock and H&K USP side by side and definately like the H&K much better.(not as much as the Sig 229, but that's not polymer) I consider the Glock a "combat" handgun. Great for its purpose(reliable, simple, etc), but I wanted something more. The H&K has absolutely the best positioned decocker/safety and slide release. I didn't like the mag release, but it was tolerable. Also, I have heard that they work well for south paws. The grip was much more natural and more comfortable than the Glock for me.(which is certainly an individual preference thing)
Biggest problem is the price for the USP. I do suggest you try the H&K USP 9mm before you buy something else though.
Kiffster
 
I'd definetly say, Glock. There is basically no controls for you to worry about. If you are in a situation or in a competition you can just slingshot the slide instead of using the slide stop.
 
As far as a polymer frame gun goes, I seem to be the only one here that owns all three of the main choices mentioned. I have the Ruger P95, Walther P99, and the Glock 26. For ambidextrous controls, the Ruger P95DC is probably your best bet. Next, would be the Walther P99. Last would be the Glock.
I got all three out of the safe, and played with them in my left hand. None of them are true "lefty" frendly guns. The choice of the Ruger was just my brief impression of how it felt in my left hand. I hope this helps.

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I'm a lefty and my only gun considerations go to ones that have ambi safeties. For the polymer guns, the USP is a little heavy and much more expensive than my Glock 17. That's why I sold the USP. Since you are going for the 9mm, you can easily get hi-cap mags for the Glock 17 and the Glock 19 for under $80. You will have a hard time finding hi-cap USP mags for under $100, if you find them at all. Glocks will last a lifetime and their customer service is A-1. Glocks run around $475 - $575 here in Ohio. Go to www.glocktalk.com and learn everything.
 
I have alot of lefty friends with glocks. Ever since they shot the sigpro, most of them now own sigpro's.

I like glocks too. but the sig and HK are perfect for leftys.

Tim :)




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You might not want to modify a Glock. My Glock 19's are an absolute non-issue in terms of my left handedness. I operate the magazine catch with my left middle finger, and the slide release with left index (trigger)finger. I think that's faster for me than sling shotting. I have average to large palms and short fingers. If I were right handed, I would not be able to operate the magazine release with my right hand. I think I could operate the slide release with my right thumb.

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I'm a big fan of the Glocks and own five of them. I don't like the "confused action" HK pistols (referenced by my Gunsite instructor). Tucson PD has had nothing but trouble with their HK USPs and has hinted that they will soon be moving to Glocks. Everyone I've seen who tries to carry an HK cocked and locked ends up decocking the pistol about a third of the time while knocking off the safety on the draw.
 
When buying, I fired a Glock 9mm and the H&K USP. I bought the H&K because it seemed to fire where I pointed it. The Glock seemed to have a mind of it's own.

How's THAT for scientific data?

I'm surprised to hear that people would decock the hammer on a draw. You would really have to push pretty far on the S/F lever for that to happen. Sounds like sloppy handling. As far as reliability... I've got well over 2,000 rounds through mine and have had no problems except with some REALLY cheap reloads (bullets weren't seated properly, primers extended beyond the brass).

The gun is far more accurate than I am.


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