Narrowed my search to 4 but I'm open to suggestions.

Ruger SR9

Beretta Storm

Glock 17

M&P9

 

I haven't been able to handle a SR9 yet. As far as the Glock, I wanted the 19 but the 17 was more comfortable, longer hand grip. I liked the M&P but the slide release was so hard I needed to take the pressure off the slide to release it. The Beretta wasn't even on my list until I saw it and it was very comfortable to hold. Leaning towards the Beretta All about the same price. Any opinions would be appreciated.

If you can make it to Cabelas they have every one of those to handle. The MP slide release is hard at first but it gets smoother once you shoot more. I believe you can only get 10 rders for the model 17 while you can get 15rders for the 19. That's why many jerseyans ge t the 19. All are good pistols...try and handle them all before making a decision. Good luck!

M&P slide release will def get better after use. My M&P .40 certainly did

Slide release on the M&P does get much easier .....

But really to rack a round.... It is till best to pull back on the slide itself and release.

 

 

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+1 on the M&P slide and slide release getting better with use. My M&P 9 was a little stiff at first but is great now after a few range sessions.

Good to know about the M&P as that was probably my 1st choice, but since I saw the Beretta not sure now.

For recoil reduction, the Beretta (and its rotating barrel system) make it the softest shooting of them. The Glock has a slide lock rather than release. They intend for you to slingshot the slide.

I am not a fan of the SR9. To me, it feels crude and the trigger is awful. I know others who like it, so your best bet is to try it yourself.

3 striker fired and 1 DA/SA (Beretta) trigger system. If you like the idea of the same pull striker fired system Beretta makes a Type C PX4. It has the same trigger pull from first to last shot and it has the much slicker slide profile.

I have both the Px4 Storm and M&P 9 (well, 9L). You're welcome to try both - both of mine are..... broken in....

Popular opinion is to make a Glock or M&P better they need an aftermarket trigger job. That's just what I've read on here and other forums. But I'm sure any gun will benefit from an aftermarket trigger.

Of those you've listed, I prefer the SR9. The SR9 is probably the most comfortable handgun I've ever held in my hand. Bob's Little Sports Shop in Glassboro stocks them a as normal item, so you can definitely touch/feel it there. For me, the Glock feels to chunky. I can't comment on the others. It's not on your list, but I'm assuming you've ruled out the Beretta 92-Series for whatever reason?

Of those you've listed, I prefer the SR9. The SR9 is probably the most comfortable handgun I've ever held in my hand.

 

I, on the otherhand, disagree. I couldn't find myself liking the trigger on the SR9 at all. Horrible feeling trigger pull.

The Sr9 trigger was complete garbage. Yes, the gun fits in the hand very nicely, but fit and finish and trigger..... Were one of the worst I have ever shot and seen. The Taurus 24/7 was nicer.

 

Look at the Sig 226 or if you want to keep it cheap....

 

Eaa witness guns, both polymer and steel, the walther PPQ, cz 75 or the sp01.

 

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I'm wondering if you guys are referring to the older-troubled triggers or the newer ones. At any rate, I'm not trying to sway anyone, just rather giving my opinion.

skip the 9 & go for the 45

the loudness & recoil is about the same to me

skip the 9 & go for the 45

the loudness & recoil is about the same to me

 

 

... you're a pretty remarkable person.

... you're a pretty remarkable person.

I'm partial to my Walther PPQ. Ergonomics are spot on and the trigger pull is a dream. It has a short reset for follow up shots.

 

I don't own one, but I have shot the M&P9 and liked that a lot.

 

...as I was writing this I took out the PPQ to practice holster draws.

I'm a big fan of the M&P 9. With some loving to the internals (polishing the sear and some spring work from the Massachusetts Legal 10lb pull), this firearm has become a sweet shooter and a joy to run.

92FS or Glock 19

I have a sig p226, Glock 17 and Mp9. Your welcome to shoot them all.

skip the 9 & go for the 45

the loudness & recoil is about the same to me

 

Yeah but the cost in ammo is about double

I have a sig p226, Glock 17 and Mp9. Your welcome to shoot them all.

 

I will take you up on that offer. I'm in forked river so I'm not that far. Even If I don't shoot them it'd be nice to get the feel.

I will take you up on that offer. I'm in forked river so I'm not that far. Even If I don't shoot them it'd be nice to get the feel.

 

Send me a pm and I will set up a time for us to meet. I will also give you a tour of Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol club.

 

Yeah but the cost in ammo is about double

reload!

FYI Beretta is currently running a $50 rebate offer on the Px4 Storm until the end of the year.

 

http://www.berettausa.com/2012rebate-pistols.aspx

reload!

 

Thanks

Narrowed my search to 4 but I'm open to suggestions.

Ruger SR9

Beretta Storm

Glock 17

M&P9

 

The Ruger SR9 is a nice gun, however, I think the SR9C has a very nice trigger and both are pretty slim in the hands. I don't like all of the lawyer-friendly stuff on the guns, though.

 

The Beretta storm is a very nice gun if you like a DA/SA, or a hammer-fired one. Personally, I like the FNH FNP USG, better, or a SIG, even a used SIG. But if a DA/SA was wanted, I would go with a CZ 75 or variation in DA/SA. Another option might be a SIG SP2022 or the Armalite 24.

 

The Glock 17 GEN4 would be an awesome choice if it fits your hands, especially if you can get some pinned 15-round magazines for it. This would be my choice for a FIRST gun from your list. Another thought would be to get a Glock 22 and a 9mm conversion barrel. That would give you the option of 9mm, .40S&W, and you could also get a .357 SIG barrel for it.

 

The M&Ps are nice. I like the M&P 9 Pro a lot over the standard. I am also a big fan of the M&P Shield, which has a very nice trigger. Getting a 9mm full size and an M&P 22 would make a very nice set.

 

I would still probably get a Glock 19, first. It will grow on you. But, out of your list, I'd get the Glock 17 unless you can get one of the others, used... Used = good. If you decide to trade it for something else, then you will not take too much of a hit.

I'm a big PX4 fan (have a 9mm and .45)... and you won't go wrong with it, but I'll add in another argument; aftermarket.

 

Do you want different options for holsters? Other modifications, such as triggers/action upgrades? If so, go M&P.

 

Having two M&Ps, I think they are great options, as well. If you don't like something, you can likely change it.

 

Not a fan of Glock, even though they are good pistols, and the SR9 left a bad taste in my mouth from the early issues.

Send me a pm and I will set up a time for us to meet. I will also give you a tour of Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol club.

 

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