The Best 9mm pistol?
- Thread starter pwillie
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Nuts on this gun talk for a moment; let's get back to ice cream.
One poster says he likes his ice cream hard as a brick.
And it was pointed out that Breyer's comes slightly soft.
Ice cream manufacturers will tell you the flavors are enhanced
as the ice cream gets slightly soft. Very hard ice cream hides
the flavors.
As to guns, I'd listen to someone advising who also likes soft ice cream
and discount anyone's opinion on guns who wants his ice cream rock solid.
One poster says he likes his ice cream hard as a brick.
And it was pointed out that Breyer's comes slightly soft.
Ice cream manufacturers will tell you the flavors are enhanced
as the ice cream gets slightly soft. Very hard ice cream hides
the flavors.
As to guns, I'd listen to someone advising who also likes soft ice cream
and discount anyone's opinion on guns who wants his ice cream rock solid.
For me, it is the "quintessential" 9mms. This list is not all inclusive, but what comes to mind when I think of 9mms (in no particular order):
P.08 "Luger"
Browning HiPower
CZ-75
Sig P210
Sig P226
Glock 17/19
Beretta 92/ M9
And if more parts were the only factor in determining reliability, then a '69 Road Runner with a 426 Hemi SHOULD be more reliable than a new Toyota Camry since the Road Runner has a lower parts count.
Perhaps not the best analogy, but something to consider.
Also, many gun failures (revolver or auto) seem to be operator induced - for example, limp wristing in autos or ejecting the empties of a revolver with the barrel pointing at the ground (which allows crap from the inside of the spent cases to fall out and get between the ejector and the rear of the cylinder, causing binding and possibly jamming).
P.08 "Luger"
Browning HiPower
CZ-75
Sig P210
Sig P226
Glock 17/19
Beretta 92/ M9
And if more parts were the only factor in determining reliability, then a '69 Road Runner with a 426 Hemi SHOULD be more reliable than a new Toyota Camry since the Road Runner has a lower parts count.
Perhaps not the best analogy, but something to consider.
Also, many gun failures (revolver or auto) seem to be operator induced - for example, limp wristing in autos or ejecting the empties of a revolver with the barrel pointing at the ground (which allows crap from the inside of the spent cases to fall out and get between the ejector and the rear of the cylinder, causing binding and possibly jamming).
UncleEd your argument is a good one. It is the same reason cheese should be allowed to warm up a bit when removed from the refrigerator.
jad0110 I like your analogy. I love the old muscle cars of my youth and revolvers. For a daily driver I'll take the Camry. For daily carry I'll take a semi most every time.
jad0110 I like your analogy. I love the old muscle cars of my youth and revolvers. For a daily driver I'll take the Camry. For daily carry I'll take a semi most every time.
jackstrawIII
New member
That's a vague question... thankfully there's an easy answer:
CZ P-01. Nuff said.
CZ P-01. Nuff said.
The best pistol is the one that best fits your hand and does everything you need it to do without complaints or hissy fits.
Mine are the CZ P09 and the 75 BD. Factors for these two include: price, reviews from other owners, ergonomics, capacity, general history they have with pistol making, a decent aftermarket and loyal owners who almost universally refuse to part with their CZ or regret doing so. Also being the first gun buy, I think that definitely qualifies them as the best 9mm pistols.
Mine are the CZ P09 and the 75 BD. Factors for these two include: price, reviews from other owners, ergonomics, capacity, general history they have with pistol making, a decent aftermarket and loyal owners who almost universally refuse to part with their CZ or regret doing so. Also being the first gun buy, I think that definitely qualifies them as the best 9mm pistols.
Tactical Jackalope
New member
bac1023...my jealousy...my..my face is green from it...
TheTechGuy
Inactive
Beretta 92fs/CZ 75 - Full size
Glock 26 - Sub Compact
Springfield XDs - Single stack (over looked because of the M&P Shield and Glock 43)
Glock 26 - Sub Compact
Springfield XDs - Single stack (over looked because of the M&P Shield and Glock 43)
Beachcomber
New member
My choices for the "Best 9mm" pistol (depending on the type that you want)...
1. Glock 17/19 for a striker fire pistol
2. Smith & Wesson 6906 for a single/double action pistol (has second strike capability)
3. Browning Hi-Power for single action pistol
1. Glock 17/19 for a striker fire pistol
2. Smith & Wesson 6906 for a single/double action pistol (has second strike capability)
3. Browning Hi-Power for single action pistol
I'll take a stab Bac 
Sphinx at2000, Pardini gt9, wolf s(short?) ultramatic, Korth, Luger
Benelli MP3S, Sphinx competitor, Beretta 92fs Combat, HK p9s sport, Mab pap f1, Wolf L(long?) Ultramatic, Bernardelli practical
Those Wolf models had me thinking, not something I've actually seen in person. Are they called short and long or do they have another designation?
Sphinx at2000, Pardini gt9, wolf s(short?) ultramatic, Korth, Luger
Benelli MP3S, Sphinx competitor, Beretta 92fs Combat, HK p9s sport, Mab pap f1, Wolf L(long?) Ultramatic, Bernardelli practical
Those Wolf models had me thinking, not something I've actually seen in person. Are they called short and long or do they have another designation?
