Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forums. I just picked up my first handgun today, S&W M&P9.

 

I have one purchase permit left. I think I want to get another 9mm, good stopping power and ammo isn't too pricey.

 

What would you recommend for my next handgun?

 

I'm a big guy, I was considering a compact like a glock 19 or mp9c, but I feel like that would be a waste considering I live in NJ and you can't have a CCW.

 

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

 

LOL! Did you just say 9mm isn't too pricey? It's gone through the roof in the last month - if you can find it!

 

I'm 6'-5" with big hands myself. You don't give a price range, but a Sig P226 9mm is a nice full-size. SigPro 2022 in 9mm is a nice mid-size poly with interchangeable grips for fitting.

You can't go wrong with the Beretta 92FS or the PX4. Big guns for big guys. As a bonus if you get a 92FS, you can get a conversion kit and shoot .22LR for pennies.

 

I like the Sig P226 as well and you can get a conversion kit for that was well.

Sig 226, Beretta 92fs, Cz 75b, HK P30 all great guns.

I have the 92fs and px4. With the large back strap in place the px4 is nice. Love my 92fs.

 

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+ for Beretta 92FS! It is a must have.

Chicken again for dinner?

Man, try something new

Like revolvers? Get a 357

Like 1911s? Get a 45acp

Plastic guns have pretty much little value over time.

If you have big hands, the 'Beagle' Baby Desert Eagle is a good gun, and has a rather large frame.

Chicken again for dinner?

Man, try something new

Like revolvers? Get a 357

Like 1911s? Get a 45acp

Plastic guns have pretty much little value over time.

Qft. I have a 9mm. 357 and a 45. The 357 is the only one I can reliably get ammo for.

There is a really nice xdm on armslist for a great price. If I had a permit it would be gone. Check it out.

You can't go wrong with the Beretta 92FS or the PX4. Big guns for big guys. As a bonus if you get a 92FS, you can get a conversion kit and shoot .22LR for pennies.

^^^^ This although I don't have big hands.

Wow, thanks for all the replies. That was quick.

 

Budget is not an issue. I'll check out your recommendations.

 

I was considering maybe a glock 17 too?

 

I was considering maybe a glock 17 too?

 

Sure! That way when you run out of bullets, you can throw the Block at the BG! LOL!!! Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm not a Glock guy at all.

I'm going to look at the HK P30, Glock 17 and PX4.

 

Do you all agree it would be pointless to get a compact in NJ?

Cz 75B in 9mm or the 97B in 45cal. Another option Ruger Blackhawk revolver in 357 magnum. You also have the option of running the cheaper 38 special or changing the insert and shooting 9mm as well.

Sure! That way when you run out of bullets, you can throw the Block at the BG! LOL!!! Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm not a Glock guy at all.

Man, you are as bad as I am...

Man, you are as bad as I am...

 

Probably worse! I just have a robust public filter.

I'm going to look at the HK P30, Glock 17 and PX4. *And the Baby Desert Eagle

 

Do you all agree it would be pointless to get a compact in NJ?

 

*I don't know if you missed my earlier post or just weren't interested, but it is a really nice gun.

 

 

Do you ever plan to CCW outside of NJ? If so it wouldn't be pointless.

 

Do you ever plan to CCW on your own property? If so it wouldn't be pointless.

FYI I'm only considering polymer frame handguns.

Check the px4.

 

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*I don't know if you missed my earlier post or just weren't interested, but it is a really nice gun.

 

 

Do you ever plan to CCW outside of NJ? If so it wouldn't be pointless.

 

Do you ever plan to CCW on your own property? If so it wouldn't be pointless.

 

I'll check it out. I live in a condo currenly so dont CCW at home. Also dont plan to CCW out of NJ.

You already have a 9mm and .40 isn't that much more. Try one and you will fall in love.

 

But if you would have bought the mp40 instead, you could have bought a ($70-$80) 9mm barrel and/or a 357 barrel and it takes less than 20 seconds once you get used to it to swap out the barrels. Even use the same mag. 3 calibers in one permit.

You already have a 9mm and .40 isn't that much more. Try one and you will fall in love.

 

But if you would have bought the mp40 instead, you could have bought a ($70-$80) 9mm barrel and/or a 357 barrel and it takes less than 20 seconds once you get used to it to swap out the barrels. Even use the same mag. 3 calibers in one permit.

 

Glock 22?

I just picked up a Glock 23 Gen 4 .40, have not shot it yet, but I like the feel of it, something to consider if you decide to carry a .40. I also have a Sig Pro 2022 in 9mm, I'm a big fan of it, it has become my go-to carry gun around the house. Both of those guns have interchangeable backstraps for fitting your hands better, though I'm fine with them as they shipped. I'm 6'2" and have fairly large hands. If it weren't for the polymer frame comment, I'd suggest a P226, P228, or P229 as well...

Springfield Armory XDM

FYI I'm only considering polymer frame handguns.

 

There you have it. SigPro 2022. There's a reason I have two German-proofed versions (9mm & .40S&W) and an Exeter-built (.357Sig with an extra .40S&W barrel). Best pistol out of the box I've ever shot, and I've shot many in 30+ years.

The "best" polymer frame 9mm is the H&K P30! Don't think many will argue against. Now the question is LEM vs Dual action?

I have a glock 19 as my off duty and it is a nice ccw. I have a sig pro 2022 9mm with a stream light as my hd pistol. You can't go wrong with either one.

 

 

I was considering a compact like a glock 19 or mp9c, but I feel like that would be a waste considering I live in NJ and you can't have a CCW.

 

 

 

I hear this all the time at local gun stores. I have a few sub compact/pocket pistols and find them the most fun to shoot. For the Glock 26 is my #1 shooting pistol. I could go to the range and put 400-500rds at a time.

The "best" polymer frame 9mm is the H&K P30! Don't think many will argue against. Now the question is LEM vs Dual action?

 

<-- I agree as evidenced by the picture to the left.