9mm suggestions please

[lubbockdave]

OK, I have way to much free time on my hands right now and i have been thinking I "need" a semi auto 9mm that is not plastic-got some glocks in the safe, but want to try something else. Been considering the CZ 75 or some variation of the CZ or a beretta 92 of some flavor. Really like the idea of the beretta M9 22lr to start then move up to a nicer model beretta. Glocks are fine, just bulky in my hands and again...plastic.

Anyway...I know the "get to the store and handle it before you buy it, shoot if you can before spending the cash" deal-

I am just wondering what YOUR favorite 9mm is for the spending the day at the gun range

lets say $1500 or less is the budget, unless of course the wilson combat EDC or something else is worth the extra $$...buy once cry once

yall have some fun with this please!!

Dave

 

[541hunter]

Just watched a few videos on the new Sig P365X Macro. It has me pretty intrigued.

 

[devildog783]

Had a beretta 92…..ehhhhhhh. Honestly I have a bunch of polymer 9’s and I would have to say the funnest 9 I like to shoot is in the 1911/2011 platform. I have a STI. My brother has a high end staccato in 9. They’re all fun just depends on how much you want to spend and use I guess.

 

[Rob5589]

3rd gen S&W. All steel and or aluminum, dead nuts reliable, heavy enough to crown someone if you run out if ammo. Only problem is finding one for sale.

 

[devildog783]

Had a beretta 92…..ehhhhhhh. Honestly I have a bunch of polymer 9’s and I would have to say the funnest 9 I like to shoot is in the 1911/2011 platform. I have a STI. My brother has a high end staccato in 9. They’re all fun just depends on how much you want to spend and use I guess.

I also have to say I shot the 365x and that thing is pretty sweet to.

 

[huntsman22]

Springer SA-35....

 

[Spindrift]

H&K VP9 or VP9L. H&K quality, shoots very well and lasts forever. I won four different Sigs and the VP9 is definitely higher quality. Want to get fancy? Thrown an RMR and a Lone Wolf trigger in there


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[Desk Jockey]

long time glock guy here, but I have become impressed with sigs pistols. Those p365s are plastic but great carry guns. I swapped to a p320 legion this year for USPSA and it is a dream to shoot compared to a glock 17.

i wouldn’t say I have ever shot a beretta 92 that impressed me, including some slicked up versions.

CZ shadows are top of the heap in USPSA carry optics and production these days. The blue version can be had in your budget.

if I really wanted something with style and that was a joy to shoot, a nice 1911 based pistol or step up your budget a bit and go staccato. Over 2k but just a joy to use.

 

[2ski]

P365xl from sig.

 

[Roosterstraw]

Sig p226 is my best shooting pistol.

 

[MallardSX2]

Glock.

 

[wesfromky]

Sig 226, and if you are feeling fancy, the SAO legion version.

 

[Drenalin]

I have a Beretta 92FS that I guess I bought mostly for nostalgia; it's not an impressive weapon.

 

[ramsdude47]

The CZ 75 omega is pretty sweet for a $650 gun, I have always wanted a p01 since the full size is quite large.

 

[gelton]

Don't rule out the Walther PDP. With $1500 you can throw an RMR on there, get a holster and a couple extra mags. Shoots amazing with arguably the best factory trigger available in a striker fire pistol. The only complaint is the checkering on the handle is a bit abrasive for IWB carry without an undershirt.

 

[displacedtexan]

Agree on the 92 being overrated. I had one, wasn't anything special.

If I was looking for a metal 9mm, I'd probably get an older Hi-Power, just because.

 

[Thinkingman]

Just get it over with and buy a 1911.
I absolutely love my STI Trojan in 9mm.
I would strongly consider something from the CZ line.

 

[jrogers1585]

Another vote for Sig P226 or P229 depending on size preference. Both are enjoyable to shoot.

 

[11boo]

A CZ in any 75 variant.

 

[h2so4]

Glock 43 if you have not tried a single stack glock yet. If you want metal frame- check these out:
Colt Combat Commander 9mm
Sig 229 / 229 Legion
Stacatto
Browning Hi-Power
Most Any 1911 in 9mm is going to be great to shoot.