Thinking of another 9mm

[CJB]

Browning HiPower, nuff said

[rhd04]

I've had my hi power for around 20 yrs. I bought it brand new for 4 or 5 hundred. I just saw a used one in excellent shape at my lgs for $825.00 I don't think it had night sights either!

[CJB]

You can get them new for under that if you look around, not much under... usually high 700's.

I got three, have had five. Got an oldie - 4 digit serial, pre-WWII. Got a 70's model with a BarSto barrel in it, and got a longslide - and those have a new design magazine disconnect that does not drag the trigger. I used to remove the disconnects, but put 'em all back in. I can shoot 'em either way.

[rhd04]

I removed that disconnect in mine too. It helped the mag. Drop free a lot better and I think it lightened up my trigger weight also. I've never held a pistol that felt better in my hand than a Hi power!

[chrish]

You guys are making me want another 9mm. Stop it already. I wanted a second Sig P250 before this thread started. But now I need a (hides head in sand) Glock 19 and maybe a CZ P-01.

Ugh! You guys suck!

[Alfonse]

I might have to buy them all if this keeps up...

[KoolBreeze]

I've had my Hi Power for 12 or so years now. My father bought it new and ended up giving it to me because I liked it so much. My understanding is it's sort of a rare one, in that it is a Mark III with a forged frame instead of a cast frame. Probably my favorite handgun for several reasons.

I fondled a Sig P229 DA/SA 9mm today and I liked it, but then again I don't pick up many handguns that I don't like. It fit my hand really well and felt super nice. I tried to convince the wife she needed it for a belated Valentine's Day gift, but no dice.

[phil413tx]

You guys are making me want another 9mm. Stop it already. I wanted a second Sig P250 before this thread started. But now I need a (hides head in sand) Glock 19 and maybe a CZ P-01.

Ugh! You guys suck!

Everyone needs a Glock 19! . No collection is complete without one.

[chrish]

Everyone needs a Glock 19! . No collection is complete without one.

Yea, I know, I know. All the cool kids have one . Been on my list for awhile, but I keep discovering other things I want sooner. I also ain't about to pay today's prices for a Glock or a Glock mag. No way, No how. I understand the demand is up, panic buying aside, just can't justify it. My P250 is actually my Glock 19. No particular benefit with it over anything else I own...just would be nice to have at least one.

I've wanted a CZ for quite a while, this thread has just made it worse. And the fact that sootch00 on YouTube just did ANOTHER video on CZs about 2 or 3 weeks ago.

My 'next' 9mm order of purchase at this point is...

1. Second Sig P250 compact
2. 9mm carbine (kel tec 2k or Beretta CX4)
3a. CZ P-01 (the light weight alloy model)
3b. Glock 19

I'm sure I can add a few more. But that should keep my mad money busy for awhile.

[gb6491]

A lot of good suggestions in this thread.
I have a few full size 9mm pistols and here's my take on them
CZ75 - Accurate and reliable, I probably shoot this one the most (it also makes a dandy .22 with the Kadet kit).
EAA small frame Witness: CZ75 clone (well made, accurate and reliable), I like it quite a bit and think it a softer shooting pistol than the CZ.
RIA 1911- Accurate and reliable (especially with Metalform 9FR-794 magazines), shoot it the second most. Very soft shooting gun (probably the softest) and quick to get back on target.
Browning Hi Power - Accurate and reliable, a great pistol and I love the ergonomics. I would shoot it more with different sights (mine has the three vertical white posts) so a trip to Novak is in it's future. Note; some early guns may need work to feed hollow points.
SIG P6 - Accurate and reliable, took some warming up to, what really changed it was swapping out the mainspring for a commercial P225 spring. Like it quite a bit now (much more than double stack SIGs). Note: some pre 6/1989 guns may need work to feed hollow points.
Helwan Brigadier - Decent accuracy, frame peened some, but has it been reliable after filing this down (no further peening). It's licensed copy of the Beretta Model 1951 and a fun plinker, but darn if I don't want a Beretta now (anybody remember the Mack Bolan character and his Beretta "Belle"?)







Regards,
Greg

P.S. the rest of my 9x19s are smaller guns (though I do have a Gen3 G19 on lay-a-way). I'd rate them in this order:
CW9 - Reliable /accurate, my go to 9mm for carry
S&W Shield and Model 3913 - both are reliable and accurate, no favorite between the two.
Kel Tec P11 - reliable, but I find it difficult to shoot accurately at longer ranges (still, I find it's a handy pistol to have around).

Conversion
Glock 27 with a G26 top end - Accurate and reliable, I'd rate it up with the Smith and Wessons, but only carry it in it's .40 guise.

[ParabellumJ]

Thinking of another 9mm

The CZ bug bit me almost a year ago and it took me 9 months to find one. I found a 75b from cz customs at a decent price right before Christmas. Can't say enough good things about the gun or cz customs, both are highly recommended. Do yourself a favor. Buy the CZ, if you can find one.

[Popeye]

The CZ bug bit me almost a year ago and it took me 9 months to find one. I found a 75b from cz customs at a decent price right before Christmas. Can't say enough good things about the gun or cz customs, both are highly recommended. Do yourself a favor. Buy the CZ, if you can find one.

^^^ This I agree with 100%. I started out with a CZ 75B in the summer of 2011 ,and by Christmes 2012 I owned three. To be honest if I saw another one that I didn't already own at a good price I'd have four.

[CJB]

I had a CZ-75 that came in thru Canada... I think mine was an '83 (as stamped in the little cut out). Great gun. The safety is a mother to get back together right, but its doable if you got steady fingers. Mine broke the screw that holds the trigger spring into the frame. OUCH. I ended up EDMing the screw out and replacing it with a 6-32 stainless steel socket head capscrew. It also got the K-Kote treatment. If anyone sees a CZ out there with a stainless capscrew in the mag well... it was mine!

[mr surveyor]

I still want an MK9... I still prefer steel

[K9_Two_Tone]

I completely understand a CZ 75b addiction. My journey with 9mm's started nearly 30 years ago. My first 9mm was an HK P7, which later was traded in on a Walther P5. A SIG 228 came and went, another HK P7 and then a Kahr K9. I was issued a Beretta 92 in the service. As a fluke, I asked to handle a CZ 75b while visiting the local dealer. I was hooked. No other 9mm fit my hand that well.

I've owned other handguns such as a Colt Gold Cup, a Kimber CDP II, a Colt Diamondback, S&W 686 SSR, a S&W 60 Pro, a Dan Wesson 744, a S&W 629 and others. Most were eventually sold or traded. But, the CZ 75 PCR and CZ 75b Polished Stainless will never leave. They have been flawless. Out of the box, they have never experienced an FTE or FTF. The only downside is that they are a little harder to find and that accessories (i.e threaded barrels and lasers) are not as common as found for the 1911 and SIG platforms. On the other hand, no other handgun is so egonomically perfect. SIGs, Berettas and the HK P7 are blocky in comparison.

Good luck with your choice. Let us know what you decide.