Thinking of another 9mm

[mcbowflex]

My vote would go to a Glock 19. If you can find a Gen 3 you'll probably be looking at just over $500. A Gen 4 is more like $550. You get an extra mag with a Gen 4 and a much better grip texture if you ask me. I love my Gen 4 19.

[Popeye]

I've got a few CZ's and my all time favorite is the CZ-PO1. It all started with the 75b and went from there. CZ's are the only brand of pistol I own more than one of. I can't help myself whenever I pick one up that I do not already own I feel like I just have to own it. Talk about an addiction. The CZ82(middle)even though it shoots the 9x18 mak round is probably the best $200 I ever spent on a firearm. I'm slowly going back to my roots of all steel firearms.

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[Alfonse]

Thanks for all the input. I like the Sig 226, Hi Power and HKs (thanks Barth), but something (probably senility) is dragging my interest towards the all steel stuff that is less $ than the Hi Power. The CZ 75BD or SP 01 and Beretta 92s seem to be calling to me first to look at. They should be fun to shoot and pretty good clubs when the ammo runs out. It looks like they borrowed from the Browning design quite a bit.

[ParrotHead]

I've got a few CZ's and my all time favorite is the CZ-PO1. It all started with the 75b and went from there. CZ's are the only brand of pistol I own more than one of. I can't help myself whenever I pick one up that I do not already own I feel like I just have to own it. Talk about an addiction. The CZ82(middle)even though it shoots the 9x18 mak round is probably the best $200 I ever spent on a firearm. I'm slowly going back to my roots of all steel firearms.

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Have to agree with the CZ82. Smoothest trigger I have ever felt.

[KoolBreeze]

I've been thinking about picking up another 9 myself. I have a Hi Power and the CM9, but I'd really like to get something simple for my wife. She can shoot the Hi Power, but she can only rack the slide if she backs the hammer first. And having a safety to deal with, being SAO, and the hammer is just a little more complicated than she'd like. So I've been thinking about a M&P9c, G19, XDM 3.8 Compact in 9mm, or a Sig P250.

[chrish]

I've been thinking about picking up another 9 myself. I have a Hi Power and the CM9, but I'd really like to get something simple for my wife. She can shoot the Hi Power, but she can only rack the slide if she backs the hammer first. And having a safety to deal with, being SAO, and the hammer is just a little more complicated than she'd like. So I've been thinking about a M&P9c, G19, XDM 3.8 Compact in 9mm, or a Sig P250.

Can't say enough good about my P250. But you can't go wrong w/ the G19 either. That would be more order, P250/G19 tied, then MP9c, then the XDM.

But the P250 is really great for what you are talking about, smooth trigger, not too heavy, but long. Keep it simple and safe. Safety is in the design/mentality of that trigger. I absolutely love the trigger on it. But I'm one of the few and I'm very aware of that. Most people hate it. I don't think I've been to the range yet w/ anyone that liked it. Oh well, more for me

[TheTman]

I'd love to have CZ-75, that would be high on the list of 9mm if I were looking for one. A Hi-Power would also be nice, but way out of that price range. I have an M&P Pro that I absolutely love but that lists for over $600. The trigger is simply the best DAO stock trigger I've ever used. You take up the slack on it then it breaks crisply much like a SA trigger. I have a Beretta Cougar in .40 that's been flawless. I guess Stoeger makes them now in Turkey, on the original Italian machinery. People say they really can't tell any difference between the Beretta and the Stoeger. A friend has a Ruger SR9 he likes pretty well. My brother likes his Springfield XD pretty well too. I don't think you could go wrong with any of those. Depends what you want, SA/DA, DAO, SA. Trouble is, right now, prices are up, and stock is low, not a good time to be looking.

[getsome]

I'll throw in another idea along with my 2 cents....
What I'm hearing is you want a 9mm all steel range gun for fun shooting and not so much for carry in a $500.00 price range...

So far you like the CZ or the Beretta 92 or perhaps a Hi Power....IMPO here are the pro's and con's and an alternative to think about

The CZ's are fantastic well made guns but the down side to them is 1. availability (Don't see these at the LGS very often) and 2. Cost....he CZ's are high dollar guns, way over $500.00 and you probably won't find a used one...

The Beretta 92's are nice guns and many like them...The cost for a new one will likely be more than $500.00 but used are available...This pistol would make a good choice if you have large hands but if your wife is going to want to shoot it the grip may be too large for her....I have thought about and handled a 92 several times but my hands are just not big enough and it's not comfortable to hold at all for me at least...

The Hi Power's are beautiful pistols but like the CZ's you propably won't find one used, they fly off the shelves and a new one would be expensive...These are fantastic pistols but may not be the right thing for casual fun shooting and the transition from striker fired or SA/DA pistols to SA only can be difficult unless you are used to shooting SA pistols all the time....

Here is my idea, How about a nice used S&W Gen III 9mm like a mod 5906... these are tried and true all steel pistols and you can find them used and in good condition in the $500.00 and under price range....S&W still has parts and will service these pistols under warranty....I sent my mid 80's S&W 4506 back recently for a broken trigger return spring and they fixed it under warranty and had it back to me in 14 days....The Gen III guns are a real value and excellent shooters and I think one would fit the bill just fine for what you are going to use it for...Give it a look....

[Armybrat]

[AB1968]

I picked up a Shield in 9mm & LOVE it, They are still hard to find but what a great gun. Feels great & shoots great & very accurate also.

[yqtszhj]

1. CZ. - I wish I had one. Jeepsters CZ makes me drool.
2. Sig - I'm waiting for a hand me down.
3. Beretta 92 - I have this one and it's never failed but I would have bought a CZ (see item #1) if I could have found one at the time.

I have one metal 9mm for now and it's the beretta.

[Dirt doc]

You clearly have lots of choices. I have had an XD9 for a long time and it has been very reliable. Technically it belongs to the wife. In all steel, I have a Rock Island FS Tac. They used to run $430 - 450. I don't know what they are running now or if you can find one. The rock is a soft shooter in 9mm. It is the first thing my son and nephew pick up at the range. It has been reliable with 124 grn ammo but not so much with 115. I should send it in but haven't got around to it. Besides it works fine with 124's.

[Alfonse]

I am working on picking up a CZ. Not sure which one yet, but I like what I've seen so far. Then it's just a matter of finding one, or waiting, with the right price.

[Cokeman]

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.

Why are they hard to beat for small hands? The Walther looks like a big gun.

[broham25]

CZ's are great weapons!