Hey guys,

Yes I am aware that this question was asked by another forum member not very long ago however, I want to ask for opinions anyway. I currently have a M&P 9mm and would like to stick with 9mm due to cost of ammo and im not afraid to admit I need the extra range time haha. I however LOVE the look of the 1911 platform, yet like I said cost is an issue for me. So heres my predicament, I am looking to get something metal for my second handgun being as I already have a good polymer gun. The problem is which one to choose, 1911 in 9mm (RIA, any other suggestions?), a CZ 75b, or beretta. Problem with the beretta is I hate the idea of the front sight being fixed and that if I wanted to I wouldnt be able to upgrade them to fire sights or night sights. My other option would be a sig 226 in .22lr and down the road buying the conversion kit to 9mm or even .45 acp. What are your suggestions?

oh and the beretta is a 92fs ... sorry I didnt realise I left the model out in the first post. I had shot this gun at shore shot and really enjoyed it but like I said the fixed sight is what bothers me about it.

Browning Hi Power

Take a look at the STI Spartan 1911 in 9mm. Adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front. Comes with the Beavertail already. Great gun & great trainer for the .45 ACP, with 9mm ammo to feed it so it's cheap to shoot. Recoil is very manageable! At around $600.00 it's one of the best values out there!

 

Dave

If budget is a concern, I know several people happy with their Rock Island Armory 1911s in 9mm. Under $500.

If you don't get the 1911, I have several CZs and recoomend them highly.

Hey guys,

Yes I am aware that this question was asked by another forum member not very long ago however, I want to ask for opinions anyway. I currently have a M&P 9mm and would like to stick with 9mm due to cost of ammo and im not afraid to admit I need the extra range time haha. I however LOVE the look of the 1911 platform, yet like I said cost is an issue for me. So heres my predicament, I am looking to get something metal for my second handgun being as I already have a good polymer gun. The problem is which one to choose, 1911 in 9mm (RIA, any other suggestions?), a CZ 75b, or beretta. Problem with the beretta is I hate the idea of the front sight being fixed and that if I wanted to I wouldnt be able to upgrade them to fire sights or night sights. My other option would be a sig 226 in .22lr and down the road buying the conversion kit to 9mm or even .45 acp. What are your suggestions?

 

If you get a Beretta 92A1, the front sight is removable. It's fixed on the 92FS, but not on the 92A1 I've had my 92A1 for about 5 months now, and have put at least 1,500 rounds through it and it just keeps getting better and better. It's a great pistol, and very accurate. The CZ 75B is a nice shooter too, but I prefer the Beretta 92A1 over it. Better quality, in my opinion. If you go with a Sig 226, I wouldn't bother going the mosquitoe route... just get the 9mm. The 226 is a sweet pistol. I already own a 1911 in .45 and the Beretta 92A1, but if I was shopping for a pistol right now I'd be looking at either the M&P 9mm (which you already have) or the Sig 226 9mm. Again, this is only my opinion... and you'll get a lot of different opinions from everyone else. Everyones opinion is going to be biased to a certain point... the guys with CZ's will tell you that the CZ is the best... the guys with teh Beretta's will tell you that the Beretta's are the best... and so on. Best thing to do is try and shoot each of these guns and spend a little bit of time checking them out and holding them, and then see which fits you best and which you like shooting best. It's all very subjective to each individual. What's best for one person is not going to be best for the next.

. the guys with CZ's will tell you that the CZ is the best... the guys with teh Beretta's will tell you that the Beretta's are the best... and so on.

 

I don't think there is a best, I just want them all...

 

Harry

I don't think there is a best, I just want them all...

 

Harry

 

LOL! Join the club my friend!

If you get a Beretta 92A1, the front sight is removable. It's fixed on the 92FS, but not on the 92A1 I've had my 92A1 for about 5 months now, . It's all very subjective to each individual. What's best for one person is not going to be best for the next.

 

 

I agree, the 92a1 is awesome and has removable sights. My dad got one for 570. Comes with 3 10 round mags. Good deal.

The p226 custom 22 is a great option. The 9mm slide can be had for $300 when you buy the gun as a .22lr. I have one myself and have used all the slides on it.

 

The .45 acp slide is only if you get the p220 .22lr kit.