So, I've got a S&W SD9 that I was perfectly content with until...I got a chance to shoot some outdoor steels with a friends STI Staccato XC. Totally ruined my love of the SD9. So, now I'm thinking it's time to buy a heavy, full framed 9mm. STI is WAY out of my price range. I'm thinking....CZ SP-01 Shadow, Beretta 92x Performance, or Sig P320 X-Five Legion.
The P320 has me a little concerned because it's DAO striker fired, but seems to get great reviews. The Beretta seems a little more expensive than the others, I'm guessing because I'm paying for the Beretta name, but also gets great reviews. CZ seems like a good option as I've got CZ Custom and Cajun Gunworks available for upgrades if needed.
None of these guns are available locally so I can't handle one, and there aren't any at any local ranges for rent.
I'm hoping some of you have experience with a few of these options and can give me some insight.
Use: range use, home defense, a gun I intend to keep the rest of my life.
Optics: as I'll have to sell one of my AR's and a kidney to afford the gun, will probably stick to sights for now as I won't be able to afford a micro red dot. Something like Dawson sights with the fiber optic front is a good option for my old eyes.
Priorities: trigger, trigger, trigger !! Gotta be light, smooth, crisp break, and NOT single action. I prefer DA/SA and like decockers if available.
suggestions? recommendations ?
The P320 has me a little concerned because it's DAO striker fired, but seems to get great reviews. The Beretta seems a little more expensive than the others, I'm guessing because I'm paying for the Beretta name, but also gets great reviews. CZ seems like a good option as I've got CZ Custom and Cajun Gunworks available for upgrades if needed.
None of these guns are available locally so I can't handle one, and there aren't any at any local ranges for rent.
I'm hoping some of you have experience with a few of these options and can give me some insight.
Use: range use, home defense, a gun I intend to keep the rest of my life.
Optics: as I'll have to sell one of my AR's and a kidney to afford the gun, will probably stick to sights for now as I won't be able to afford a micro red dot. Something like Dawson sights with the fiber optic front is a good option for my old eyes.
Priorities: trigger, trigger, trigger !! Gotta be light, smooth, crisp break, and NOT single action. I prefer DA/SA and like decockers if available.
suggestions? recommendations ?