9MM Hand Guns

[shark99999]

I am looking to purchase a 9mm hand gun and was wondering what brands I should consider. My family bought me a gun case and safe at www.americathegreatoutdoors.com and now I just need to find the right gun to go with them. Any thoughts?

[Prospector]

HK usp 9mm....

[glen avon]

how much do you have to spend and what do you want it for?

[shark99999]

Just for fun

I have about $600. I want it for shooting stuff at the ranch and for protection at the house. I was think about a Ruger, seems pretty reliable and affordable.

[PanzerAce]

Glock, Ruger, Beretta, S&W all have pretty good 9mm models.

[ajwells]

I have about $600. I want it for shooting stuff at the ranch and for protection at the house. I was think about a Ruger, seems pretty reliable and affordable.

Can't go wrong with a Glock. For $600 that's what I'd recommend. Or a springfield armory.

Glock 9mm's: http://www.glock.com/9x19.htm

Sprinfield 9mm(First one in the list): http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...-service.shtml

[socalsteve]

ruger, beretta, glock, taurus, for $600 you have a pretty good selection.

I would advise renting some different ones at a range and see which one suits you.

Some hands and bodys react better to some makers than others.

This gives you a chance to try the Glock double action trigger vs. the Springfield or Beretta or whatever.

[pidooma]

Some others to consider that should fall under the $600 range:

- Glock
- CZ75 (or one of it's clones)
- Springfield XD-9
- Walther P-99

The usual suggestion is to go to a range that rents guns and try out the ones you're interested in buying to see how well they fit you.

[bu-bye]

GLOCK GLOCK GLOCK!!!

That gun will feed anything and if you where smart and bought high cap 17rd mags before the ban (which I'm sure you did) you can use those.

I did a test and didn't clean my glock 17 for a couple thousand rounds and it still functioned 100%. I noticed the glock range guns for rent were always durty. I asked them why they were that way when all the other guns looked semi clean. They told me they never have to clean the glocks. They get 6 months worth of shooting and then they clean them. Its the only gun out of a wall full that can do that.

I trust my life 100% to my glock. I have never had a problem with in the 7 years I have owned it. Its tough as nails and does not rust. The only thing you might have to get used to is the grip. Some like it, like myself, and some hate it. Rent one a few times and see how you like it.

[rips31]

fnp9 or fnp9m

[C.G.]

The usual suggestion is to go to a range that rents guns and try out the ones you're interested in buying to see how well they fit you.

+1. Just because it is a good hand gun, doesn't mean you, personally, will shoot it well because it may not fit you. Go to the range, rent a few, or hit up your buddies to let you shoot theirs and find out what you like before you buy.
I also suggest trying out the Sig line, eventhough it is a bit more.

[crs1]

Steyr M9-a1

[CowtownBallin]

If you'd like a nice girl's gun, get the Springfield XD
Real men carry GLOCK. The 17 and 19 are awesome.
A CZ75B is also a great gun. Quite possibly the finest, most reliable alloy-framed pistol you can buy, and inexpensive at that. The compact P01 version is the only pistol OKd for NATO use.
Heckler & Koch USP series are also great, but pricey

[Timberland]

You guys are leaving out Sig. They make the best and the police trade ins are cheap as well as the Sig Pro wich is great if you want a plastic gun.

[buggsb]

As mentioned above, you really need to try some variety to see what fits you best. While going to the range to do this testing is OK, an even better way is to find some solid, professional training and base your choice on what you learn there. Most schools can provide "loaner" guns for entry level courses and you usually get the benefit of input from an instructor who has seen many guns run through his range...and has seen what works and what doesn't. I have seen many, many students come to a class with a gun that felt great in the store, or worked great for a couple of rounds at the range...but there's really no test like an all day (or multiple day) class where you not only have to shoot, but reload, manipulate and handle your gun over an extended period.

With that said, however I think the Glocks are great all round guns. I've also been pretty impressed with the new S&W M&P, but would need to see how it shakes out reliability-wise, in the long run.