After some extensive research via youtube, blogs, threads, and current owner's advice, I narrowed down my choices to a Glock 19 gen 4 and a Beretta 92fs with the rail. I've mostly only read and heard nothing but positive reviews about both. Although there are some videos where both are reviewed and compared, they really don't tell which is better or why it would be better. Any insight and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Shoot both, then the decision should be clear. Or just flip a coin, you'll probably end up selling it anyway once you figure out what kind of handgun you actually like.

 

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Neither is "better" than the other, it's all personal preference. Like NJReloader said, try to shoot both before buying and see which you prefer.

I'd personally go for a Glock 19 gen 3 but Glock before beretta

If you are recoil averse, get the Beretta. If you want a nice gun to pass to your kids, get the Beretta. If you want a utilitarian tool, get a Glock (not meant as an insult).

Shoot both, then the decision should be clear. Or just flip a coin, you'll probably end up selling it anyway once you figure out what kind of handgun you actually like.

 

Sent from my reloading bench while wearing Kevlar.

 

Wow, BRB hit my head after falling down...

 

 

 

Ok, Im back..

Seriously, he's right, always try and shoot whatever gun your looking to buy,

Springfield xd, add that to your list to do research on and then go hold them in your hand, find a gunshop to rent them and try them out, might want to consider revolvers as well for a first gun.

Thanks a lot guys. I was fortunate enough to shoot them. I will be going with the Beretta as my first handgun but will definitely make the Glock 2nd! I'm looking to buy this week. I'll post pics ASAP!

I know you're looking at the railed Beretta, but the 92FS Inox (no rail) is one of the sweetest looking pistols out there. It has become one of my favorites.

id pick either the XD or M&P over the glock or beretta, but beretta over the glock. but thats me and everyone feels/shoots a gun differently. since i have the m&p and XD the beretta will be one of the next to hunt down.

Thanks a lot guys. I was fortunate enough to shoot them. I will be going with the Beretta as my first handgun but will definitely make the Glock 2nd! I'm looking to buy this week. I'll post pics ASAP!

you're better off with the SA trigger & safety on the 92fs.

ask LEOs how many times they seen or heard of accidental discharges on glocks.