good 9mm starter

[ghettoshecky]

I'm fairly new to the gun scene and now that I'm turning 21, does anyone have any good ideas on a good 9mm to start off with? I wanted to a sig P228, but apparently I am told there is some type of freeze on productions and they are overly priced and I don't like the safety system on the glocks. Appreciate any comments.

[lunde]

Check out the Beretta Px4 Storm, specifically the "G" (decock-only) version.

Here's one of mine, which now has "slim" controls installed:

[chunger]

Springfield XD9 . . . can't really go wrong with the lifetime warrantee. If you're not comfortable with the glock safety, the grip safety might put you a bit more at ease.

[RT13]

Since price is an issue, the XD9 is a great choice. A Walther or Beretta is also a good choice. A sigpro costs alot less than classic Sigs so you may want to look at a SP2022 9mm.

[HeHateMe]

Cant' beat a CZ75B.

[EBWhite]

I don't really care for sigs and guns with the slide safety. I would go with a XD9mm (you can get a 40cal barrel later for it). Glocks are good too but a little more expensive....

I'd go with the XD hands down.

[Bing]

CZ75 for me

I would suggest a CZ75. The price on these are just right and it will eat reloads till you run out.

[BobFirewood]

P228

I'm a big fan of Sigs, I have 3 now. I just picked up a 228 last friday. It was no more expensive than any other Sig. It's true they're not being imported anymore, but they're still available.

If you read sigforum you'll read tales of people scouring pawn shops or luckily finding a NIB 228 covered in dust in the bottom of a dealer's safe. I didn't want to go on a treasure hunt so on my normal trip to Iron Sights I asked if they could find me a 228. They checked with their distributors and told me they could get one in a few days.

I'm still partial to my 229, though.

[five.five-six]

I have always liked Ruger (here is one for $359) for affordability, I am sure I will get flamed for likening ruger they make reliable guns and stand behind them. That being said, I recommend against buying a "get my feet wet" gun. Do your research and get the one you like. I am partial to the sig 226 in .40 with the dak trigger

[JPglee1]

Go to Las Vegas (or maybe a range in LA?) and rent some different pistols at a range, THEN buy one that you like. IMHO its better to do that than buy a gun because it looks cool or someone else says its a good buy/shooter/etc...

If you're not dead-set on 9x19mm I would suggest a Makarov in 9x18mm, still fairly cheap to shoot and VERY robust. Good D/A trigger too.


JP

[marklbucla]

Your choices are limited for the 1911, but that's my first vote.

Second would be a Hi-Power, though both will likely need work before you like em.

[cheezerman]

In a similar situation (21, fairly new to handguns) I went with the SIG (a P229 9mm).

I liked the trigger (the DAK).
I liked the lack of external safeties.
I liked the use by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
I also liked the feel of the grip, the way it shot, recoil, concealment, weight, balance, etc.

Factory refurbs are inexpensive.

try http://www.ordnanceoutsellers.com/ i bought my first 9mm SIG from there. Best price i could find at the time.

[Gnote]

Don't rule out the classic beretta 92f. I agree with the previous poster that says you should try different models out first. Find the one that fits you.

...I would go with a XD9mm (you can get a 40cal barrel later for it)...

I didn't know this could be done going from a 9 to a 40. I've heard of going from a 40/357 to a 9. Do you have any references that cite this? I would be most interested.

Thanks.

[Bling Bling 2.0]

There is the "baby eagle" which is a 9mm similar to the desert eagle. It's pretty small, it's usually cheap, and has a bunch of cool safety features (decocker and a few others). I've always wanted one, just haven't picked one up yet.

Good luck!

[five.five-six]

Go to Las Vegas (or maybe a range in LA?) and rent some different pistols at a range, THEN buy one that you like. IMHO its better to do that than buy a gun because it looks cool or someone else says its a good buy/shooter/etc...




JP

+1

you are the one that is going to be shooting it. most guys will gag but currently my favorite pistol is my wifes tauras .357 revolver.. point being buy what you like to shoot