What make and model of 9mm do you have?
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For me, a full sized 1911, wilson combat, 5 " gun....is my primary gun for range and carry in 9mm.
But i also have..in 9mm:
. a Kimber, 4", tactical pro II model, alloy frame...
Sig 239 model...basic one, DA/SA trigger
Sig 226, all stainless, full sized gun, DA/SA trigger
All solid guns....but If i only wanted one, it would be the wilson 5" Protector, all stainless handsdown.
Lots of good options in 9mm out there today...
But i also have..in 9mm:
. a Kimber, 4", tactical pro II model, alloy frame...
Sig 239 model...basic one, DA/SA trigger
Sig 226, all stainless, full sized gun, DA/SA trigger
All solid guns....but If i only wanted one, it would be the wilson 5" Protector, all stainless handsdown.
Lots of good options in 9mm out there today...
claydoctor
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Check out the CZ line of 9mm's. High quality for not a lot of money.
lee n. field
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nines? OK.
Glock 19, Gen 3. A few minor mods -- night sights that are about pooped out by now, Lone Wolf barrel, ground down the finger grooves.
XDS9, the 3.3 inch version, in "Flat Dark Erf". This one actually gets carried sometimes. Difficult for me to shoot well.
Star M-43 Firestar. Think "Sig 938, but all steel". Heavy little bugger.
You may want to set some parameters first. How much is your budget? Do you want a "full size" gun strictly for home defense or one that can be carried?
There are a number of fine 9mm handguns right now. I would suggest looking at the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 in 9mm, either the full size or the Compact. They have an interchangeable backstrap to fit different size hands. The 2.0 has a better trigger than the "older" model, though they are still out there as new stock. If this is to be for concealed carry the SW M&P Shield is worth considering -- it has the better trigger in it. I recently bought one and like it so far. S&W is offering some rebates on the Shield right now so that you may be able to find one in the $250-70 range after rebate.
There are other good choices out there. I would suggest you and your wife go to a local gun store and try handling a few.
There are a number of fine 9mm handguns right now. I would suggest looking at the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 in 9mm, either the full size or the Compact. They have an interchangeable backstrap to fit different size hands. The 2.0 has a better trigger than the "older" model, though they are still out there as new stock. If this is to be for concealed carry the SW M&P Shield is worth considering -- it has the better trigger in it. I recently bought one and like it so far. S&W is offering some rebates on the Shield right now so that you may be able to find one in the $250-70 range after rebate.
There are other good choices out there. I would suggest you and your wife go to a local gun store and try handling a few.
LockedBreech
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I've had pretty much one of everything (Beretta 92, HK VP9, Sig 226, 229, SP2022, Smith M&P) and always end up coming back to the Generation 4 Glock 19.
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sigarms228
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Since you are going to share it with your wife you might want to consider a poly frame pistol that has changeable back straps and maybe even palm inserts.
The ones I own and really work well for me are the Walther PPQ, HK VP9, and HK P30L but most poly frame pistols have changeable back straps including the Gen 4 Glocks. The SIG P320 series has changeable poly frames that go for about $40.
If you want metal frame hammer fired pistol it is hard to go wrong with SIG P226 and P229. Of course the Beretta 92FS is terrific too and you are familiar with that.
The ones I own and really work well for me are the Walther PPQ, HK VP9, and HK P30L but most poly frame pistols have changeable back straps including the Gen 4 Glocks. The SIG P320 series has changeable poly frames that go for about $40.
If you want metal frame hammer fired pistol it is hard to go wrong with SIG P226 and P229. Of course the Beretta 92FS is terrific too and you are familiar with that.
With all due respect MINSH101, asking what 9mm I have or prefer is not relevant to which one you should buy for your wife. What is your wife going to use it for? What is her level of training and experience? What is your budget? What does she like?
There are many considerations after the above has been answered. Material, system of operation, sights, safeties, and capacity to name a few. We need more information.
There are many considerations after the above has been answered. Material, system of operation, sights, safeties, and capacity to name a few. We need more information.
I have a SAR K2P 9mm. Full size polymer frame, compact slide. Adjustable sights. DA/SA hammer fired. 16+1 capacity and compatible with Mec-gar CZ 75B 17 and 19 round mags. I've been very happy with it. It is a Turkish CZ clone.
Edit: Also has ambi safety and I believe the mag release can be swapped to the other side for lefties.
Edit: Also has ambi safety and I believe the mag release can be swapped to the other side for lefties.
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FrankenMauser
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Ruger P95DC (decocker-only, no safety). Lovingly called, "The Brick" by my family. It eats anything we throw at it, and does so happily. Not the most refined. Not the highest of quality. Sights leave something to be desired. But durable, usable, and perfectly adequate.
Browning Hi-Power. A little higher end than the Ruger. Much more my style. Very low round count (300 rounds ... maybe). But, not in my possession right now. I haven't shot it in a very long time (decades).
Beretta 92S (decocker, Italian Police trade-in). New acquisition. I hated the M9 while I was in the military, and still believe it's a poor choice for the troops. But, I've been second guessing myself over the last 4-5 years, wondering if my hatred and bias are based primarily on my military opinion and the worn-out, beaten, battered, and nasty M9s that we had to deal with; rather than decent examples in civilian use. So, I bought a cheap one to screw with, to see if I'm wrongly accusing the pistol of being such a pile of poop...
The newest of the bunch was made in 1998...
Browning Hi-Power. A little higher end than the Ruger. Much more my style. Very low round count (300 rounds ... maybe). But, not in my possession right now. I haven't shot it in a very long time (decades).
Beretta 92S (decocker, Italian Police trade-in). New acquisition. I hated the M9 while I was in the military, and still believe it's a poor choice for the troops. But, I've been second guessing myself over the last 4-5 years, wondering if my hatred and bias are based primarily on my military opinion and the worn-out, beaten, battered, and nasty M9s that we had to deal with; rather than decent examples in civilian use. So, I bought a cheap one to screw with, to see if I'm wrongly accusing the pistol of being such a pile of poop...
The newest of the bunch was made in 1998...
Glocks are excellent pistols and very popular. Probably a 17 or 19 depending on what size you want. The ergonomics are terrible, but a lot of people don't mind.
The trend these days is towards ergonomic single action style striker pistols. Definitely look into the Walther PPQ, Sig P320, HK VP9, or maybe the Ruger American.
CZ makes great stuff too. Their P10/P10C are the hot new thing, but it will be tough to find one.
I have a VP9, mostly because I got a great deal. The trigger and ergonomics are fairly impressive. The interchangeable side and rear grip panels are neat as they allow you to customize the grip just for you.
The trend these days is towards ergonomic single action style striker pistols. Definitely look into the Walther PPQ, Sig P320, HK VP9, or maybe the Ruger American.
CZ makes great stuff too. Their P10/P10C are the hot new thing, but it will be tough to find one.
I have a VP9, mostly because I got a great deal. The trigger and ergonomics are fairly impressive. The interchangeable side and rear grip panels are neat as they allow you to customize the grip just for you.
FrankenMauser
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Irony.
As much as I respect all action types, your post made me realize that every semi-auto pistol that I own is hammer-fired (even the Ruger LCP!). And... most of them are DA/SA (the SA-only Hi-Power being the only exception that I can think of).
I guess I'm stuck in the past...
Spats McGee
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I'm with KyJim on this. There are an almost staggering number of good 9mm guns on the market right now. Setting some parameters would help. What we might suggest for a sub-$700 pocket pistol will be very different from what we would suggest if you're looking for a sub-$1500 range gun.KyJim said:
Spending some time handling or (even better) shooting a variety of guns would certainly help narrow down the choices. Also, a trip to The Cornered Cat might prove useful.KyJim said:
When I bought my one and only 9mm, I wanted a jack-of-all-trades gun: house/CC/range gun. I also wanted something that my wife could use in a pinch. I got a Gen 4 Glock 19. She (my pistol, not my wife) has just over 2k rounds fired, and has been ~1500 rounds without any trouble whatsoever. (knocks on wood). That said, while I really like that mid-sized/compact size and really like my Glock, there are a metric ton of good guns in that size: S&W M&P, Ruger SR9c, CZ 75 Compact, CZ P07, the XD/XDM line, and the list goes on from there.
My primary EDC is a Glock 26. My wife and daughters shoot it well. Mine is a generation 3. A close friend just bought a generation 4 and really appreciated the different choices in backstraps. If concealment is not a factor, going larger might be wise if the hand fit for both of you is good.
Other 9s in my stable are Berettas. The 92FS has a pretty big grip, but there is something solid about its feel that a lot of people like. My wife loves it. A PX4 Compact is the favorite of one of my daughters. (It actually belongs to her, but it lives with me because she lives in a city where gun possession is unfairly regulated.) Another nice shooter, feels very nice in the hand, and has interchangeable backstraps for different sized hands. Neither of the Berettas are going to conceal well for most women, but would be good home defense and range guns.
As others have said, understanding your intended uses would help readers make more pointed comments and suggestions.
Other 9s in my stable are Berettas. The 92FS has a pretty big grip, but there is something solid about its feel that a lot of people like. My wife loves it. A PX4 Compact is the favorite of one of my daughters. (It actually belongs to her, but it lives with me because she lives in a city where gun possession is unfairly regulated.) Another nice shooter, feels very nice in the hand, and has interchangeable backstraps for different sized hands. Neither of the Berettas are going to conceal well for most women, but would be good home defense and range guns.
As others have said, understanding your intended uses would help readers make more pointed comments and suggestions.
Crankylove
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C series Browning Hi Power.
Nothing fits the hand better.
Nothing fits the hand better.
What I have is kind of random:
Taurus 99, has shot great for over 25 years. You gave your son a nice gift.
Browning High Power is kind of old-fashioned and single-action. It fits my hand well and I have had it even longer than the Taurus.
CZ75 is my favorite. Mine is the older large frame version. I have four in different calibers.
Star Super B is another old-fashioned single-action pistol. It looks and feels like a 1911. It is very sturdy and shoots well.
9mm Tokarev from China is yet another OF DA pistol. The reader may notice that I prefer full-sized service pistols. I feel that SA is just fine for the range, plinking, and HD.
Glock - mine is a small one, but a G17 is a very solid gun for anything that doesn't require concealment.
I may have a couple more. That's all I can think of just now. Basically any full-sized service pistol is probably pretty good. I prefer steel and hammers to plastic and strikers, but there are tons of good 9mm pistols out there that are suitably reliable and accurate.
Taurus 99, has shot great for over 25 years. You gave your son a nice gift.
Browning High Power is kind of old-fashioned and single-action. It fits my hand well and I have had it even longer than the Taurus.
CZ75 is my favorite. Mine is the older large frame version. I have four in different calibers.
Star Super B is another old-fashioned single-action pistol. It looks and feels like a 1911. It is very sturdy and shoots well.
9mm Tokarev from China is yet another OF DA pistol. The reader may notice that I prefer full-sized service pistols. I feel that SA is just fine for the range, plinking, and HD.
Glock - mine is a small one, but a G17 is a very solid gun for anything that doesn't require concealment.
I may have a couple more. That's all I can think of just now. Basically any full-sized service pistol is probably pretty good. I prefer steel and hammers to plastic and strikers, but there are tons of good 9mm pistols out there that are suitably reliable and accurate.