Need advice on a 9mm

[jdewolf]

I echo jdewolf on gun rental.

I bet my llife on a Sig P228, its the gun that gels with me the best. I am sure lots of people would recommand it, but it has to fit your hands and style of shooting. BTW, Did you take any shooting instructions? Arm with the knowledge of a good pistol class, your views might change as to what you thought you liked.

I agree with jdewolf again on 9mm ammo cost. The more bang for your buck trigger time the better you will understand your gun. A 40 might kill better, but the shells will kill your wallet better also. There is nothing that can replace lots of good practice time. Dry firing can teach trigger control but actual firing a gun will help you bond with your gun.

Glad you found Calguns !!! Welcome.

Well it's nice to be "right" every now and again

[RedFord150]

I agree with everyone else. Try before you buy. I HIGHLY recommend you try out the CZ 75 series. Shoots like a dream!

Agreed.

[angelina]

My buddy just bought a 92FS. I liked everything about it other than the location of the safety. Regardless...

Glock Girls =

i still want my 92fs.... ::sigh::: one day

[tacticalcity]

Glock 17 9mm Gen 3 Handgun w/ Night Sights, and because of the design and functionality.

The Glock has several features, mostly to do with the trigger, that make it not only easy to master but a joy to shoot.

I'll list the features I like and why...

1) Short trigger reset. Trigger reset is the amount you have to release the trigger before you can fire it again. The longer the reset the more likely the gun is to shake and move before you can fire follow up shots and thus likely be off target. A short trigger reset makes the trigger a lot easier to and a lot faster. Your follow up shots are a breeze. A lot of firearms, like the S&W M&P force you to completely release the trigger before you can fire again. This is not only slower, but a lot less accurate. The XD has twice as long of a reset as the Glock.

2) Same trigger pull weight for every single shot. By making the trigger pull weight exactly the same for every shot it becomes a lot easier to master your trigger. It becomes muscle memory a lot faster. Double Action firearms like Sigs and CZs take longer to master (if you ever actually do) because their first trigger pull is long and hard and the follow ups are very light. You end up putting one shot into the ground and one shot over the bad guys head if you rush it. With the Glock, you don't have that problem. Once you figure out how to pull that one trigger pull accurately, and quickly under stress you've got the trigger mastered.

3) Trigger safety. Rather than a thumb safety, you have a trigger safety. It keeps things like clothing from being able to accidentally cause the firearm to go off, but speeds things up by combining the process of turning off the safety with firing the firearm.

Those three things are what I love most about Glocks, and why I trust them to protect myself and my loved ones.

[nrgcruizer]

You have lots of great advice here.

I took a friend out a few weeks ago. It was her 2nd time going shooting. She picked up my HK USP 9mm, Glock 21, Astra 9mm (all steel). At the end of the day, she picked the HK USP 9mm for fit, much lighter than the all metal, & controllability. I'm not saying you should get an HK USP. But you may want to try them out as well. It's poly frame, but with a hammer, instead of a striker pin. You can decock & you have a safety lever as well. The first pull on the trigger will be pretty hard though in DA. Whereas, with the Glock or XD, it's the same.

Just my .02 cents.

[jdewolf]

i still want my 92fs.... ::sigh::: one day

But you already have a Glock, why would you want a dirty Beretta?

[six10]

Hi Mrs. Osokne

Well, I'm a woman and a novice shooter, but I'm definitely a revolver vs. semi-auto person, so my primary handgun is a .38 Special. Best of luck finding your "just right" 9mm.

[socal_tom]

Step up to the good life HK 45 USP

[bshnt2015]

If you can find a good buy on the S&W 5906 9mm, that would be a good start, traditional
DA/SA trigger pull with a safety lever/decocker. The S&W 5906 was a reliable well made S&W product used by many LEO departs and still in use with some agencies.

My preference is the Sig P228, I have used a Sig 9mm for many years and carried off duty and as my SWAT gun. Both pistols offer decent to very good ergonomics on grip and handling. Both guns are designed to take abuse and hold up.

A 3rd choice would be the Beretta 92FS, some will complain about it but the pistol works and is a good shooter. Lastly, for a plastic choice, I like the HK P30 in the 9mm, very nice but high end. Go down to the range rent one and see how you like it, good luck.

[osokne]

I should point out that she has rather petite hands. She can 2-hand my P220R, but it's almost too big. That said, she doesn't necessarily want anything tiny, but a smaller grip would certainly be more in her comfort zone.

[j.primo]

I have a sig p229 .40. I shot my friends 9mm ruger, and it was surpringly smooth. Another friend of mine has a sig p226 9mm, it felt great! Smooth trigger. Just like my 229 40, but with less felt recoil.

[RogueSniper]

My first 9mm was the SIG P226. But before buying that, I rented and shot a lot of different 9mms (SW 5906, Beretta 92FS, Browning HP, Glock 17). Of all them, I like the SIG for its internal safeties (I don't need an external one), the de-cocker and slide is right next to my thumb, and no magazine disconnect (SW & Browning had these). I've had mine for twenty years and it's fed and fired EVERYTHING. Super reliable. Another good one, that my friend owns, is the HK USP. The grip is nice and so is the balance. Trigger pull is pretty smooth.

SIG P226 (P228/P229)
HK USP (or Compact)

[axhoaxho]

My wife and I were in the gun store a couple weeks ago, there was a Springfield EMP. The EMP is very good size for smaller hands, and weights nicely with Aluminum frame. Holds 9 (+1) 9mm, and has a Tritium front sight. A little pricy, yet beautifully worth it.

Regards,

[9mmepiphany]

if you'd like a little more infomation on the EMP

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=271236

[katokat]

I have a 9mm S&W M&P, and love it. It came with three grips, so I could pick which size fit my hand better. The angle of the grip is much better for me than the Glock, too. I love that it has the internal hammer and no external safety - I can shoot from a draw much faster. When you try out different models, I recommend picking it up and shooting rather than just holding it - you want a gun you can take from a horizontal surface or holster to firing quickly and comfortably.