Full size 9mm recommendation

[redcliff]

Lots of good suggestions, but I would recommend against a Beretta 92 type if you're a 1911 shooter. The Beretta's slide mounted safety operates in a direction opposite to that of a 1911.

Keep it simple and stick to a model with a similar frame mounted safety.

[Oceanbob]

First.....Welcome to Cal Guns...a bunch of nice people here.!

I have a beretta...I personally don't like it as well as my Browning Hi Power.

2nd choice would be a HK P30. (different versions have different controls)

After many years of shooting handguns, I don't like external manual safeties.

But I do make an exception for the Browning Hi Power, 1911 and Beretta.

If I had to 'grab' only one 9MM to leave town with it would be my Glock 17.

Be well and stick around.!

Bob

[Ventura_Yak'r]

To avoid making an expensive mistake... Test fire at the range first, then decide!

[JonnyYao]

Thanks for the recommendations! The Beretta slipped my mind. Have shot them plenty in the past, never owned one. Last I remember though, the grip was huge. I'm not completely familiar with the beretta lineup, but do they have anything smaller?

I have something to admit though - I've owned a variation of every single one of those guns listed. Prior to having moved to CA, I lived in CO and was able to enjoy the regular capacity goodness. That's also the reason why I want to look into getting the manual thumb safety version of all of these pistols.

I've owned: CZ P01, HK P30 (v3), Sig P229, MP (no safety), BHP. With the exception fo the BHP, I've pretty much done the DA/SA version which I've learned to despise. I had to sell those prior to moving to california, so I'm slowly building my collection up again. For what it's worth, of the aforementioned I was most partial towards the M&P, then the CZ.

[sholling]

That's easy - the M&P9. Accurate and reliable with great ergonomics and easily adjustable to fit almost any adult hand.

[HPGunner]

If you like to shoot 1911's, I recommend the Browning Hi-Power. I just got one a couple of months ago and I love it. I don't mind the mag disconnect trigger feel. Or how about a commander or government size 1911 in 9mm as an option.

My other choices would be:
Jericho 941 (aka baby eagle) if you can find one, unless your a LEO you can get one easily.
Like others have mentioned the CZ 75B or SP-01 (without the de-cocker) and the HK P30 (off roster). I have and had CZ's, but I have yet to try an HK P30; but they sure look cool.

[Martin_B]

Another plus one for the Springfield XD. I like the tactical over the service length; that extra inch makes a difference.

[SoCal007]

If it were me I would definitely go for the HI Power, Beretta or the CZ. If your gonna go full size go all metal get the weight out of the gun, you won't even remember your shooting.

[J.D.Allen]

CZ all the way. Hell of a gun.

[Shawn L]

Go find a Springfield Armory Loaded 9MM.

[$nake-Eye$]

Gorgeous! But expensive!

HK P30L!

[helpme]

9mm 1911 from Springfield, Kimber, Rock Island... All very fun, and much cheaper to shoot than .45

[Mr310]

Get a Glock.

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[ap3572001]

In Ca its Beretta 92FS and Sig P226. They have been around for a LONG time........

[JeremyS]

...I've pretty much done the DA/SA version which I've learned to despise...

Get a single action only CZ 75. Great trigger on those! CZ Custom has a couple options, but here's the basic one: http://czcustom.com/CZ-75B-SA-PolyCoat-9mm.aspx