Hi
About a month ago, my girlfriend was looking around for 9mm in a compact size so we began our research. I did most of the research and asking around. In the process of doing all this, I began itching to get a 9mm for myself as well. I live in CA so my choices are limited. My girlfriend finally went for the USP9C so now its just me looking for one. I already have a USP9C ss myself but because HK will not make any SS models anymore, I love it too much to shoot it. Now, I am looking to buy a 9mm that is a good weekend shooter to replace the USP9C. I dont want to get another USP9 in black because its kinda dull to do so. So, my options are:
Walther P99, Problem: too many issues with frame cracks, slide locking prematurely, polymer or plastic guide rod, gives me second thoughts.
Beretta Elite 2, Problem: too big, dont like the non 3 dot sightes, and pricey ($750 and up)
Beretta Elite, Problem: too big,
Glock 19 seems to be a good candidate but the grip angle is kind of different than my house gun, (usp45c), so I don't want to have to get used to swtiching back and forth with the grip.
What else? I seem to be in a SOL situation here until I can find a solution. I really like the P99 though, feels good, looks good, ..but issues gets me concerned.
Any good suggestions? Rugers sound cool but they are so ugly. Kinda like, would you buy a fast and reliable car even if it looked like a rust bucket pinto?
(dont mean to offend any pinto drivers out there but that car in my opinion is not that great looking)
Hmm, how about a P239? But 8 rounder?
About a month ago, my girlfriend was looking around for 9mm in a compact size so we began our research. I did most of the research and asking around. In the process of doing all this, I began itching to get a 9mm for myself as well. I live in CA so my choices are limited. My girlfriend finally went for the USP9C so now its just me looking for one. I already have a USP9C ss myself but because HK will not make any SS models anymore, I love it too much to shoot it. Now, I am looking to buy a 9mm that is a good weekend shooter to replace the USP9C. I dont want to get another USP9 in black because its kinda dull to do so. So, my options are:
Walther P99, Problem: too many issues with frame cracks, slide locking prematurely, polymer or plastic guide rod, gives me second thoughts.
Beretta Elite 2, Problem: too big, dont like the non 3 dot sightes, and pricey ($750 and up)
Beretta Elite, Problem: too big,
Glock 19 seems to be a good candidate but the grip angle is kind of different than my house gun, (usp45c), so I don't want to have to get used to swtiching back and forth with the grip.
What else? I seem to be in a SOL situation here until I can find a solution. I really like the P99 though, feels good, looks good, ..but issues gets me concerned.
Any good suggestions? Rugers sound cool but they are so ugly. Kinda like, would you buy a fast and reliable car even if it looked like a rust bucket pinto?
(dont mean to offend any pinto drivers out there but that car in my opinion is not that great looking)
Hmm, how about a P239? But 8 rounder?