Thinking of another 9mm

[Alfonse]

My PM9 is my only 9mm. I have lots of ammo, more than any other pistol caliber since I carry the PM9 most and shoot it every time I go to the range.

So, I got looking at CZ, 75 BD, or SP 01. The p-01 looks nice too. Thought maybe an XDM, an SR9C or maybe just a Cougar to go with my PX4 (that's in .40).

Love all the choices. Don't really want to go over $550, but if I really fall for one...

I do like the metal in the CZ, all steel, although I usually prefer stainless. I'm not in a big hurry.

I'll have to go into the big city to even get to handle many of these. But, that's half the fun.
Am I missing something?

[mr surveyor]

if you found an SP101 in 9mm for a decent price, you'd better snatch it up. They are bringing a premium.


edit...never mind.... I see you said SP 01....

I wouldn't mind a pristine SP101 in 9mm myself

[Alfonse]

Not revolvers on this one. I would like a 9mm that I can shoot as well as my 686 though.

How about the MR Baby EagleII? It has metal construction although I don't hear much about it, even here.

[itsthelaw]

I have a S&W M&P9c to go with the CM9. When the weather is cold, I can carry 12 or 17 + rounds of 9mm on board. There is a big trigger difference, but I like the combo of those 2 guns. The 17rd mags are extremely hard to find, but give it a full grip with XGrip extensions. That's what works for me. You may find another that works for you.

[Alfonse]

If I don't carry my PM9, which is rare, I have several .40 pistols I usually choose from. I'm thinking that is something more of a range toy that is just a joy to shoot. I'm old, and prefer metal guns (although the polymer pistols do seem to shrug off wear better and hold up fine).

Big and heavy are fine. Sort of like long barrel, big revolver. I have a 686 I love at the range. I don't carry it though. That's what got me thinking of a CZ or Beretta 92 to start with. Full size, long sight radius, and maybe, if I squint, I can hit targets out there a little ways.

And, my wife is showing some interest. Other than .22, I don't have any real comfortable to shoot certerfire pistols. A soft shooting, easy to hit things 9mm would be fun for both of us.

[chrish]

I know your saying metal, but the Sig P250 full size is a really fun/nice pistol to shoot. I mostly keep mine in the compact configuration, so a 4" barrel, but I have a 4.7" barrel and slide that goes to the range frequently, and it's got a longer sight radius than a P226. Very soft shooting since it weighs in at around 30oz unloaded. Trigger is incredible if you like DAO. If you are looking for something striker or DAO/SAO, not gonna be the one you want.

[southsound]

I have a S&W M&P9c to go with the CM9.

+1. My S&W M&P 9C was my first semi-automatic pistol. My bride and I bought matching guns with the Crimson Trace laser. Fun to fire, more accurate than my CM9, but a little big for concealed carry in the summer time. With an over shirt, no problem using a Safariland owb holster - but with just a T shirt, my CM9 is by far my favorite EDC.

The 9C's have a special place next to our chairs when watching TV and always go to bed with us on our night stands. My wife is closest the door so she keeps a white washcloth folded over hers so if a BG did enter the room before she could grab it, he wouldn't see it.

[wyntrout]

I want a Glock 19 for my wife. She could rack my G23C but thought the grip was too big. I don't know if I can find a Gen 4, or if the grip is any smaller than the Gen 3.

Wynn

[Barth]

I want a Glock 19 for my wife. She could rack my G23C but thought the grip was too big. I don't know if I can find a Gen 4, or if the grip is any smaller than the Gen 3.

Wynn

You might consider a HK P30 or Walther PPQ.
Both grips are hard to beat for small hands.

I think Walther's new PPX is a DAO hammer fired gun with an MSRP ~$500.

[rhd04]

Check out the Browning Hi-Power You won't find one for that price though I doubt.

[jeepster09]

CZ gets my vote....of course an MK aint bad either

[itsthelaw]

The Beretta 92 requires some big hands.

[340pd]

You may fine a Sig. in a variety of styles in the price range you mentioned. Great guns, parts available if needed, rock solid performer. My W.German 226 would probably be the last firearm I would ever sell. If the government ever asks, it was the first gun I sold years ago, and all the 18 rd mags went with it.

[rhd04]

You can't go wrong with the Browning. At least put one in your hand. You can't mistake the great feel of a Hi-Power!image.jpg

[Rufus]

For variety, have you considered a 1911-style 9mm? It would be different from what you already have, and most of the 1911s are very nice target guns. Your price point is at the entry-level area for the 1911s. You can get an STI Spartan in 9mm for $635.00 at Dawson Precision. This is an all-metal frame and slide setup. This gun comes in the Officer, Commander, and Government sizes.