9mm Handguns Comparison Chart

[kaitrek]

Hi,

anyone know of a comparison chart for 9mm handguns that includes lots of information from product page specs, price down to user experience like "works with all ammo", "low FTE rate", etc.

Looking for my first 9mm, lots of options to choose from.

[FalconLair]

how would you even compile something like that, seems like everyone has different opinions about firearms, their reliability - who do you believe

also, 9mm firearms serve different purposes, you have to factor that in, not all of them are developed for multiple purposes, some cater toward personal use, as in CCW, while some aren't - that in itself makes for a difficult comparison

unless a firearm is a complete turd, its always a roll of the dice how you are going to like your 9mm

my best advice would be to rent the firearms you're interested in buying, try them at the range and see how well you get along with them, other than that, you're relying on the opinions of others, without knowing anything about their bias'

research online, Hickok45 reviews many 9mm, so do others - i've bought 3 firearms after watching Hickok45 reviews, the 9mm Px4 Storm, my Ruger GP100, and, just a few days ago i bought a FNS 9C

[kaitrek]

Not impressed about G19 not having a safety switch, the trigger switch just doesn't cut it.

How would you even compile it? Easy, you go through complete reviews of gun enthusiasts, note their pros and cons, consider their biases, add it to the list. CCW, personal use, etc, that's part of the size, and can be listed under "Uses" row under each gun. Yes, the comparison will be a little general in certain areas and biased in others, but it's still possible to have a comprehensive chart of features, uses, price, opinions, etc.
Chart should be dynamic to be able to sort by all available options, from manufacturer, price, recommended uses, features, etc.

How would you even? Lack of imagination...

[MosinVirus]

Hi,

anyone know of a comparison chart for 9mm handguns that includes lots of information from product page specs, price down to user experience like "works with all ammo", "low FTE rate", etc.

Looking for my first 9mm, lots of options to choose from.

Not that I know of. And I woukd probably not want to see a chart like that.

Why don't you let us know what you are used to shooting and what you are looking for from a gun and maybe people here can recommend things for you.

[AreWeFree]

Not impressed about G19 not having a safety switch, the trigger switch just doesn't cut it.

How would you even compile it? Easy, you go through complete reviews of gun enthusiasts, note their pros and cons, consider their biases, add it to the list. CCW, personal use, etc, that's part of the size, and can be listed under "Uses" row under each gun. Yes, the comparison will be a little general in certain areas and biased in others, but it's still possible to have a comprehensive chart of features, uses, price, opinions, etc.
Chart should be dynamic to be able to sort by all available options, from manufacturer, price, recommended uses, features, etc.

How would you even? Lack of imagination...

Awesome! Let us know when you're done.

[PartyBarge]

Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 34. All you really need to know.

Great start to the list! These are fantastic examples of lacking pistols.

Springfield Armor XD for play, XDs for EDC CCW - now those are worthy of some coin.

(My post is a prime example of how your comparison chart will inevitable fall apart.)

[FalconLair]

Not impressed about G19 not having a safety switch, the trigger switch just doesn't cut it.

How would you even compile it? Easy, you go through complete reviews of gun enthusiasts, note their pros and cons, consider their biases, add it to the list. CCW, personal use, etc, that's part of the size, and can be listed under "Uses" row under each gun. Yes, the comparison will be a little general in certain areas and biased in others, but it's still possible to have a comprehensive chart of features, uses, price, opinions, etc.
Chart should be dynamic to be able to sort by all available options, from manufacturer, price, recommended uses, features, etc.

How would you even? Lack of imagination...

it's not really lack of imagination, people just have different taste, different like and dislikes

how do you rate a firearm if 50 people say the grip is too little, and, 35 people say the grip is just right - does that make the 50 people right and the 35 people wrong - see what im getting at??

there are some things you can compare, pricing, size, etc

some things you can't - people have different needs, different intended uses

i like ice cream, but not a truckload of it, im much better off researching whatever firearm i see myself having, keeping my own personal interest in mind

[IVC]

How would you even compile it? Easy, you go through complete reviews of gun enthusiasts, note their pros and cons, consider their biases, add it to the list. CCW, personal use, etc, that's part of the size, and can be listed under "Uses" row under each gun.

I had a list like that for the set of guns I was considering, but it was highly personal and, really, the only way to do is to make your own.

I would suggest you start with a spreadsheet where you list models you are interested in grouped by manufacturer (initially), then go to each website and write down the *objective* information such as size, weight, width, etc. After you are done, group the guns into categories you are interested in (e.g., competition, range, HD, CCW, etc.) and start searching for comparisons between the models - that gives you a good contrast between guns. Also write down the URL for later reference.

As you do your research, you'll be jotting down various aspects of guns and comparisons that are important to *you* - that's where the personal aspect kicks in.

Good luck and happy reading - there is a lot of good, bad and ugly information out there.

[MosinVirus]

I am all for having all the information in one source.
Like a database that is always maintained and up to date.

If you take all the biased stuff out, I can see myself sitting down in front of my screen and, for example, selecting:


Caliber, size, frame material, safety lever presence, rail presence, frame width range, price range, roster/off-off roster, etc.

Then hitting GO, and having a list of all options that fit my criteria displayed.

Then, if you could include EVERY instance of someone saying they hate something about every gun in the list and EVERY instance of someone saying they love something about every gun in the list and have a "rating" based on this very biased info, I guess someone would appreciate it.

[mjmagee67]

Best 9mm at any price.............S&W 929.

G19, G17, G34 if you are in Austrian American kitchenware.

P229, P226 if you like Swiss American metal.

CZ/Tanfoglio if you like European metal ware.

XP/M&P fine American kitchenware.

1911 if you like legacy American steel.

S&W 929 if you like the wheels on the bus to go round and round.

[glockman19]

Hi,

anyone know of a comparison chart for 9mm handguns that includes lots of information from product page specs, price down to user experience like "works with all ammo", "low FTE rate", etc.

Looking for my first 9mm, lots of options to choose from.

Get a Glock 19

Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 34. All you really need to know.

You got it Brother...

Not impressed about G19 not having a safety switch, the trigger switch just doesn't cut it.

How would you even compile it? Easy, you go through complete reviews of gun enthusiasts, note their pros and cons, consider their biases, add it to the list. CCW, personal use, etc, that's part of the size, and can be listed under "Uses" row under each gun. Yes, the comparison will be a little general in certain areas and biased in others, but it's still possible to have a comprehensive chart of features, uses, price, opinions, etc.
Chart should be dynamic to be able to sort by all available options, from manufacturer, price, recommended uses, features, etc.

How would you even? Lack of imagination...

Not impressed? YOUR FINGER IS THE SAFETY...
How do you think it works with a revolver?

Here are your 9mm options in CA...Pick one. Sounds like you might like a Beretta 92FS

FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Black) / Alloy; Polymer Pistol 3.87" 9mm 1/1/2018
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Front Sight) / Alloy; Polymer Pistol 3.87" 9mm 1/1/2018
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Pink) / Alloy; Polymer Pistol 3.87" 9mm 1/1/2018
FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen II (Tan) / Alloy; Polymer Pistol 3.87" 9mm 1/1/2018
Fabrique Nationale FNP-9 (Stainless Slide/Black Frame) / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2018
Fabrique Nationale FNP-9 (Stnls. Matte Black) / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) 75 BD (Black) 01130 / Steel Pistol 4.687" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 P-01 01199 / Steel, Alloy Pistol 3.88" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 TS 01172 / Steel, Alloy, Poly Trigger Pistol 5.4" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 SP-01 01152 / Steel, Poly Pistol 4.7" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 Tactical 01100 / Steel Pistol 4.72" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 B (Black) 01102 / Steel Pistol 4.593" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 B SA (Black) 01150 / Steel Pistol 4.593" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 D (Black) 01194 / Alloy Pistol 3.763" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 75 Compact (Black) 01190 / Steel Pistol 3.765" 9mm 1/1/2018
CZ USA (Ceska Zbrojovka Fox) CZ 2075 RAMI 01750 / Steel, Alloy Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Fabrique Nationale FN HP-SA / Steel Pistol 4.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 26 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.46" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 26 OD / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.46" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 17 (Black) / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.49" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 17 OD / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.49" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 17C / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.49" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 17RTF2 (Black) / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.49" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 19 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.02" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 19 OD / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.02" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 19C / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.02" 9mm 1/1/2018
Smith & Wesson M929 170341 / Alloy; Steel Revolver 6.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Smith & Wesson 986 SKU 178055 / Stainless Steel Revolver 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS / Steel, Alloy Pistol 4.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS OD Green / Steel, Alloy Pistol 4.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta PX4 Storm Type F / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2017
Beretta PX4 Storm Type G / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2017
Beretta 92FS Compact Type M / Blue Steel Pistol 4.3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92G Elite A1 / Steel Pistol 4.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta M9 Commercial / Steel, Alloy Pistol 4.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Black Inox / Stainless Steel Pistol 4.92" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Brigadier / Blue Steel Pistol 4.92" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox / Stainless Steel Pistol 4.92" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Inox / Stainless Steel Pistol 4.92" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Inox Lasergrips / Stainless Steel Pistol 4.92" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Vertec Inox / Stainless Steel, Alloy Pistol 4.7" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92G Elite II / Blue Steel, Stainless Steel Pistol 4.7" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Vertec Inox Lasergrips / Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Pistol 4.52" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92FS Type M9A1 / Steel, Alloy Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 92G-SD (Matte Black) J92GSD1 / Stainless Steel, Steel, Alloy Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Bond Arms CA Backup / Stainless Steel Derringer 2.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Bond Arms CA Mama Bear / Stainless Steel Derringer 2.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Bond Arms California Defender / Stainless Steel Derringer 2.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Browning Hi-Power Blue Adj Sights 051003493 / Steel Pistol 4.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Browning Hi-Power Blue Fixed Sights 051003393 / Steel Pistol 4.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Browning Hi-Power MKIII Fixed Sights 051001393 / Steel Pistol 4.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Armscor Precision AP9 MS / Steel Pistol 3.8" 9mm 1/1/2018
Armscor Precision MAPP1 MS / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.8" 9mm 1/1/2018
Armscor Precision AP9 FS / Steel Pistol 4.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Armscor Precision MAPP1 FS / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Beretta 9000S Type F 9mm / Blue Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.375" 9mm 1/1/2017
Beretta 8000 Cougar F / Blue Steel Pistol 3.6" 9mm 1/1/2017
Kimber Stainless Target 9mm II / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms KP9093A / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms KP9093NA / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms KP9094A / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms KP9094NA / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Hi Point C9 UPC#752334091604 / Polymer, Zinc Alloy, Chrome Moly Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms K9093A / Stainless Steel Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms K9093NA / Stainless Steel Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms K9098A / Stainless Steel Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms K9098NA / Stainless Steel Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms PM9093A / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms PM9093NA / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms PM9094A / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms PM9094NA / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms CW9093 / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms M9093A / Stainless Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms M9093NA / Stainless Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms M9098A / Stainless Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Kahr Arms M9098NA / Stainless Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 34 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 5.32" 9mm 1/1/2018
Glock 34 OD / Steel, Polymer Pistol 5.32" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch USP9, V1 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.25" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch P2000-V3 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch P2000-V2 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.66" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch USP Comp 9 Stnls V1 / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.58" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch Comp USP9 V1 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.58" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch P2000 SK-V3 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Heckler & Koch P2000SK-V2 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.27" 9mm 1/1/2018
Walther USA (Carl Walther) P1 (P.W. Arms) / Composite, Steel Pistol 4.94" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9101 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.08" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9201 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.08" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9104 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.08" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory PX9130L (ambi safety) / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory PX9130L / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory PI9134L (ambi safety) / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory PI9134L / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9801 / Composite, Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9810 / Composite, Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9811 / Composite, Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9831 / Polymer, Steel Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9704 / Polymer, Steel Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Compact PI9209L / Alloy, Steel Pistol 3.1" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9821 / Polymer, Stainless Steel Pistol 3.1" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9701 / Polymer, Steel Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sturm, Ruger & Co. LCR 5456 / Stainless Steel; Polymer Revolver 1.87" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9501 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.08" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9301 / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.08" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9401 / Polymer, Steel Pistol 5.01" 9mm 1/1/2018
Springfield Armory XD9411 / Polymer, Steel Pistol 5.01" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P226 Scorpion 226R-9-SCPN-CA / Steel Pistol 4.40" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P226 Extreme 226R-9-XTM-BLKGRY-CA / Steel Pistol 4.40" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P226 MK-25 Navy Version ( Black) MK-25-CA / Stainless Steel; Alloy Pistol 4.40" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P226R (Black) 226R-9-BSS-CA / Stainless Steel; Alloy Pistol 4.40" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P229R Enhanced Elite (Black) 229R-9-ESE / Stainless Steel; Alloy Pistol 3.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P6 (P.W. Arms) / Steel, Alloy Pistol 3.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield (Blk) SKU 187021 / Stainless Steel; Polymer Pistol 3" 9mm 1/1/2018
Smith & Wesson SD9 VE (Two-Tone) SKU 123903 / Stainless Steel; Polymer Pistol 4" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P229 (Black) 229R-9-BSS-CA / Steel; Alloy Pistol 3.9" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig P239 (Blued) / Stainless Steel, Alloy Pistol 3.6" 9mm 1/1/2018
Sig Sauer, Inc. (Sauer, J.P. & Sons, Sig SP2022 (Blued) / Stainless Steel, Polymer Pistol 3.8" 9mm 1/1/2018

[71MUSTY]

Impossible to remove bias and impossible to answer without knowing intended use.

Punching paper I might go with a long slide 1911 format or something else with a longer barrel which is the opposite of what I would want to carry. For carry maybe a Shield or a compact Springfield.

[FalconLair]

Impossible to remove bias and impossible to answer without knowing intended use.

Punching paper I might go with a long slide 1911 format or something else with a longer barrel which is the opposite of what I would want to carry. For carry maybe a Shield or a compact Springfield.

you trying to start a fight?

[Litespeeds]

CZ 75 P-01, CZ 75 SP-01 and CZ 75 Tactical Sport. That's all you need to know.

[kaitrek]

I am all for having all the information in one source.
Like a database that is always maintained and up to date.

If you take all the biased stuff out, I can see myself sitting down in front of my screen and, for example, selecting:


Caliber, size, frame material, safety lever presence, rail presence, frame width range, price range, roster/off-off roster, etc.

Then hitting GO, and having a list of all options that fit my criteria displayed.

Then, if you could include EVERY instance of someone saying they hate something about every gun in the list and EVERY instance of someone saying they love something about every gun in the list and have a "rating" based on this very biased info, I guess someone would appreciate it.

Exactly what I was thinking. You have to start your search somewhere, go from the manufacturer basics, once you're down to a few selections, then you can watch gun video reviews on youtube.

The size of the grip like someone mentioned in a post above is a stupid and useless parameter to have for comparison, and it's obvious why you wouldn't include it. Would you include how smooth the grip feels to your palm too, no you wouldn't because it's subjective and not something worth mentioning.

The purpose is not to replace gun handling at the store to see if it feels right, or at the range if it handles well, the purpose is to narrow down the search to what you are looking for based on existing options and available solutions.