Don't Tread On Me 4 Posted September 10, 2010 I continue to count down the days until I can apply for my first PP. I have been doing a lot of research on handguns and have decided on a 9mm, for my first (mostly due to ammo cost). There are so many good choices out there and everyone seems to have a personal preference. So... What's your favorite 9mm and why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted September 10, 2010 Favorite as a Competition gun - Smith Wesson 1911 Pro Series 9mm. A perfectly tuned 1911 gun for the range, the competition and overall a joy to shoot. Favorite tactical - Hk P30L Rugged, reliable, very easy to shoot, nice stock trigger, decocker on the back of the slide, very easy on the recoil. Very easy to clean polymer. It is a polymer that just doesnt feel like a polymer. Very close up there, Browning High Powers, CZ clones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted September 10, 2010 my answer will be obvious, really. can ya guess? Beretta PX4 Storm. reliable, light, easy on the recoil with the rotating barrel system, well priced, backstrap options to adjust to hand size and grip, picatinny rail, ehhhh it looks cool.... there's been a string of NJGF guys that just bought PX4's - I'll let them chime in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyersFan 1 Posted September 10, 2010 Fine choices listed so far - but my favorite 9mm pistol is the Ruger P89. This was my first firearm, so it is special to me for sentimental reasons. But besides that, it has to be one of the most reliable pistols out there. I have had ZERO problems with mine, and have heard the same thing on every review that I have ever read. It eats any ammo you feed it, is built like a tank, and is surprisingly accurate. Not to mention it is extremely affordable. (I bought mine used for $299!) It's also very fun to shoot!! I'd trust it with my life, and it would certainly rank as my favorite 9mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 10, 2010 Sit Down!! Are you Ready? Browning High Power... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted September 10, 2010 Sit Down!! Are you Ready? Browning High Power... OK..... who are you? ..... and what did you do with Frank? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted September 10, 2010 Sit Down!! Are you Ready? Browning High Power... Truff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted September 10, 2010 I love my M&P... Excellent tactical pistol. Accurate Inexpensive Runs flawless - nearing 5000 perfect rounds Getting a HUGE following in the aftermarket The only CON is most have a gritty trigger out of the box...... this will get better after 500+rds, or APEX is awesome for aftermarket upgrades to make the trigger what you want it to be... As far as a beautiful looking 9mm.... I think the Beretta 92FS is one of the most beautiful 9mm's out there... I had one, but I sucked at shooting it, so I sold it..... I still regret it. The HK P30L is a VERY comfortable pistol, but the trigger guard/mag release bites my finger.... but whenever one of our forum members is at the range who owns one, I always make it a point to shoot it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted September 10, 2010 Good question that I don't have an answer for. I love all my 9milli babies (SR9, G19, Px4)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 10, 2010 1. luger p08's 2. radom 3. p38 4. astra 600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted September 10, 2010 we had a 9mm thread several months ago.....my favorite is still, and always will be, the Beretta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted September 10, 2010 Easy +1 with Maks the S&W 1911 Pro Series is the best 9MM. I do disagree about it being only a competition gun. I think it is also a fine defense gun and 10 rds of 9MM is sufficient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted September 10, 2010 If I am looking around $500 I like CZ 75's. If my budget permits $1000 it would be either a Pro series 1911 Smith or a Sig P226 Elite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Fox 5 Posted September 10, 2010 I'm with the High Power over my Lugers and P38. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted September 10, 2010 my answer will be obvious, really. can ya guess? Beretta PX4 Storm. reliable, light, easy on the recoil with the rotating barrel system, well priced, backstrap options to adjust to hand size and grip, picatinny rail, ehhhh it looks cool.... there's been a string of NJGF guys that just bought PX4's - I'll let them chime in. +1 on the PX4 Storm. I compared it to sirsloop's Taurus PT92 - His is a lot heavier and has a heavier SA trigger pull. Ruger SR9... ugh that's a horrible trigger. Beretta 92/90-two are good. Glock 17/19 - very nice. The 19's a little small to be my primary, and I don't have big hands. The FNP9 and M&P 9mm didn't feel right to me but they're decent. Browning HP is nice but the styling isn't to my preference. USP's are nice, but if i'm paying the premium for a HK I'd rather get the .45. It's all about what feels right to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted September 10, 2010 My favorite 9mm I have ever shot? Honestly, Lunkers Beretta. It has a great feel to it, nice weight, and felt recoil is minimal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted September 10, 2010 cz75b Single Action. Its just so easy to shoot accuratly with, Great feel and recoil is minimal. People I let shoot it seem to like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted September 10, 2010 I competed against a guy with this. It was very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted September 10, 2010 MP5 If I only lived in America. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted September 10, 2010 Sig p229 elite for me. I love the elite frame and just about any 9m sig is good for me. I am also a sig whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 10, 2010 Sit Down!! Are you Ready? Browning High Power... OK..... who are you? ..... and what did you do with Frank? Really.. I carried a HP for 5 yrs and had the ultimate confidence in it, I shot it well and you become confident in it. But now things have changed. I'm not as sharp as I was in my 20's, can appreciate the lack of an external safety and still have internal ones. I share a defense gun with my wife and all GLOCKS are the same. So,the G34, 19 and 26 which we may use at anytime all operate the same. No training issues. Up until 5 years ago I relied on a HP but, now for a target, defense, carry gun I rely on GLOCKS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tt-33 8 Posted September 10, 2010 k&k p7. mp5 not in nj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted September 10, 2010 I like my 92fs a LOT, but I have the itch for either a Storm or a the new 226 E2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted September 10, 2010 Second or third with the 92fs. Very nice gun, never jams up, decent price. Throw the 5 dollar "D" spring in there and good to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted September 10, 2010 CZ P01. Very reliable and comfortable feel. Good shooter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted September 10, 2010 The only two I own now: G19 for its simple utility and an older German P226 back from when you could buy a new Sig for about $450 if you shopped around. Another nice shooting and accurate 9mm is the Walther P5. I found my friend's P5 to be a very impressive little gun. But my friend is also impressed with his and he refuses to sell it to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
65pony 0 Posted September 11, 2010 Partial to my Beretta 92FS, have it for a few years now, plan on keeping. Reasonably priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackaloon 15 Posted September 11, 2010 I like my XD, and it even comes with a holster you can't use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savageshooter 10 Posted September 12, 2010 I never met a 9mm I didn't like. My current 9mm, and one of the guns I'll never sell is my Ruger P95. Feels like it was made for my hand, accurate and not expensive at all. An overall great gun for the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites