Light weight 9mm Target pistol 5" barrel

I chose the PPQ M2 with a 5" barrel, after having owned a couple M&P Pro 5" models and a couple XDm 5.25 versions. Although I had no real problem with the other polymer competition models, I never really found the perfect fit until I moved to the PPQ.

My PPQ is not exactly stock, but even in factory form, it is still a superb shooter. (Pic below using cheap Perfecta ammo.)



 
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"Gglass" what distance and loads were you using? Just curious

A 1911 in 9mm has the potential to very accurate depending on how much you want to drop into it granted a decently milled/drilled/fitted frame and slide if money is not an issue. Seems to be popular lately. Not light though. I will recommend "genitron.com" if you want to look up pistols and compare stats for several at the same time. Try not to get lost in the difference of 1 oz or little quibbles.

Be aware that balance, shape/size/grips may affect your perception more than raw weight. Unfortunately you can feel that only by handling them, and even that has its limitations in a store holding a gun for just a few moments. If you can rent, a lot of folks go by the bottom line of - which do I shoot best with at the range. Even when renting try to remember that it takes a LOT longer to learn the trigger and other quirks. The good news is folks usually do better the longer they have it.
 
I was a little thrown off the title says lightweight, but you later specified a weight of 32-33 ounces (which is rather heavy).

The PPQ 5" makes an outstanding target gun because of the long sight radius and outstanding trigger... but it's also rather lightweight at about 25.6 ounces.

The FNS-9 Long Slide has a 5" barrel, but comes in at only 26.5 ounces.

The Beretta 92 has a 4.9" barrel, and comes in at almost exactly 33 ounces.

If you're willing to spend more for a dedicated target pistol, the CZ Tactical Sport has a 5.4" barrel, and weighs almost 3 pounds.
 
I bought a CZ 85 Combat years ago, not sure if it fits your needs exactly, but it is 9mm and all steel. Adjustable sights. More accurate than I am for sure. Great trigger too. I upgraded the springs, but even out of the box it is good. Otherwise I would recommend a 9mm 1911, maybe a RIA? I don't have one personally, but they have always intrigued me.
 
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"Gglass" what distance and loads were you using? Just curious
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That was just a sighter target done at 14-yards after doing quite a bit of aftermarket work on the PPQ. I was really just wanting to see if the barrel porting job had any adverse effects on the already great accuracy of the gun, and I'm glad to report that it is just as laser accurate as before.
 
True target shooters have never been lightweight aficionados. The 9MM can be rather tricky when it comes to accuracy-you have to experiment with lead bullets, rate of twist and depth of lands and grooves really make a difference.
 
Accurate, soft shooting 5" 9mm?
Beretta 92 all day long.
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Agreed in SA mode with a D spring they are extremely accurate. Throw in a nice Bar Sto or KKM gunsmith fitted competition barrel and you're getting into the famous 2in at 50 yard claim.
 
I don't know if I'd technically term it a target pistol, but you could check out the CZ P09, it's very accurate and has a pretty decent trigger out of the box. There is also good aftermarket support from Cajun Gun Works and CZ Custom Gun Works.
 
I'll vote for the M&P Pro 5" (maybe w/ some Apex goodies). A little heavier than the Glock 34 and you can get a fantastic trigger with the Apex parts.
 
I'm a Beretta man and have a 92A1 with an extremely tight lockup of the barrel/slide/frame. It is as accurate as you can shoot it. I tend to agree that recoil is not that bad.

I am now looking into a CZ SP01 Shadow for a steel shoot I go to every other Saturday. It has an all steel frame with full length dust cover. Almost all full-sized CZs are extremely accurate. Recoil is also pretty tame on them. if I'm not mistaken, quite a few competitive shooters use the full-sized CZs. CZ Custom has some full-sized CZ models that they do a trigger job on and install target sights. I don't see how you could go wrong with those. One other thing about CZ pistols is the wonderful grip. They fit most hands very well.
 
The Glock 34.
Its pretty good bone stock, but if you want to make changes there is the wide array of drop-in aftermarket parts you can swap in to make it just like you want.

Go with the Glock 35 if you'd like to mess around with different calibers and porting.
The 35 is native 40s&w, but can swap to 9mm & 357Sig.
 
I've got both the Beretta and Taurus 92s. PUtting a D spring in is the first thing I do. I'm pretty certain that part is interchangeable.
 
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