Hey guys,

 

I have one more permit left and you know I can't let that go to waste. I was thinking about getting an FN 509 Tactical since I don't have anything like it. I already have a pretty spread out list as it is and don't want to add another bullet size to my purchases all the time. Here is my current inventory:

• Walther PPQ M2
• Walther PQ5 Match
• Smith Wesson 1911
• Beretta 92FS
• Smith Wesson 627 Revolver ( love this one )
• H&K VP9
• Glock X19
• Bravo Company BCM4 - AR15
• Rebel Arms - AR15
• 2 Mossberg Shotguns

 

I use them all at the range and rotate as much as I can. I always bring at least 1 AR and a couple hand guns. The list is in no special order. I like them all, but rarely shoot my 1911 45. Just don't like the feel too much, but want to keep it in my collection. A friend told me that the FN 509 Tactical would fit right into my list of firearms. The price is quite hefty for a polymer, usually $900 local and cheaper online. I was also told to check out Springfields XDS, and Walther CCP I believe it was. I would want a full size 9mm, high quality, and something that would fit into my collection. If you have any recommendations let me know. I'm not against any manufacture.  I did have my eye on the Beretta  APX, which looks great to me. Well thanks fella's. Maybe I'll catch some great recommendations here. Thanks!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

Since you already have the VP9 and PPQ 9mm, consider the M&P 2.0 9mm full size. I was surprised how accurately I shot this pistol compared to the other two. The trigger is not a PPQ, but it's close.

But fondle one before purchase if you do consider it. The grip texture is very aggressive. Some like it, and some don't.

Sig 320 full size.. cuz, sig = awesomeness 

and buy it from @remixer

Something in the Sig family? P226 is a full size available in 9mm and comes in several variations (Stainless Elite, MK25, Legion, etc...)

love me a sig p226

Love my p226....if You want to shoot it let me know.  I plann on bringing it to the Forum shootout.

On 10/2/2018 at 8:05 PM, MichaelDiggs said:

Hey guys,

 

I have one more permit left and you know I can't let that go to waste. I was thinking about getting an FN 509 Tactical since I don't have anything like it. I already have a pretty spread out list as it is and don't want to add another bullet size to my purchases all the time. Here is my current inventory:

• Walther PPQ M2
• Walther PQ5 Match
• Smith Wesson 1911
• Beretta 92FS
• Smith Wesson 627 Revolver ( love this one )
• H&K VP9
• Glock X19
• Bravo Company BCM4 - AR15
• Rebel Arms - AR15
• 2 Mossberg Shotguns

 

I use them all at the range and rotate as much as I can. I always bring at least 1 AR and a couple hand guns. The list is in no special order. I like them all, but rarely shoot my 1911 45. Just don't like the feel too much, but want to keep it in my collection. A friend told me that the FN 509 Tactical would fit right into my list of firearms. The price is quite hefty for a polymer, usually $900 local and cheaper online. I was also told to check out Springfields XDS, and Walther CCP I believe it was. I would want a full size 9mm, high quality, and something that would fit into my collection. If you have any recommendations let me know. I'm not against any manufacture.  I did have my eye on the Beretta  APX, which looks great to me. Well thanks fella's. Maybe I'll catch some great recommendations here. Thanks!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

The CCP is a wee bit smaller than full size but close to your PPQ. Single stack, with the great soft recoil setup, and now the new ones have done away with the hassle of the special tool for taking it down. (CCPM2)

But it pretty much feels like the PPQ in the hand, just a bit slimmer. 

I know you mentioned not adding another bullet size, but I have to admit being surprised at not seeing a .22 in your list, and, being the ammo is back to reasonable cost, I would toss out there the idea of adding a .22 pistol or rifle something or other to your options. Plenty of good quality stuff out there for decent prices,,,,,,,,,,,,Ruger, S&W, Walther, Beretta, almost all the known brands have something pretty good.

Just my 2 cents, worth about what you paid for it,,,

(careful tho, some people get carried away, I know a few who have ended up with dozens of the little bullet shooters )

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm still on top of the fence on what to use the permit for. I have a few weeks to think about it. I held the FN 509 Tactical yesterday and it was very comfortable. Love the fact you can mount an RMR easily with the supplied plates. Looks like a gun I can beat on and it will keep going. Getting a 22 was always in my mind, bullets are cheap. My father has 2 Sigs. I believe one is the 320 or 220 and I did not like it at all. So that's why I never got a Sig. His has the cut outs at the front of the slide. Hard to shoot for me and just seemed "bulky". The sweetest gun I have that is the easiest to shoot is my H&K 9mm. I heard that the FN's were a good quality like the H&K's. Then there are a couple of Springfield Armory pistols I see that look great too. Too many out there! What's holding me back on that FN 509 Tactical is the $899 price tag. That's big bucks for a polymer pistol. Oh well, what will it be........

 

Heres a few to look at: P226 Legion, Sig M17, FN 509 Tactical,  or maybe a revolver...Dan Wesson 715, or a S&W 686.

H&K VP9SK 

23 minutes ago, Ray Ray said:

H&K VP9SK 

Great gun, just as accurate and easy to shoot as it's big brother. I have both and love them.

Why no CZ's in that collection?

75b - sp01- shadow's

13 minutes ago, remixer said:

Why no CZ's in that collection?

75b - sp01- shadow's

Bah..... 2 hard to spell CZ...... lol... 

7 minutes ago, bhunted said:

Bah..... 2 hard to spell CZ...... lol... 

True, If the C and the Z did not live so close to each other on the keyboard i would never type it

 

47 minutes ago, bhunted said:

Great gun, just as accurate and easy to shoot as it's big brother. I have both and love them.

My next permit has the VP9sk written on it, when it comes.

What about the Arex Rex Zero 1? If you're not a Sig fan, I guess you wouldn't like this one, since it's basically a P226 clone, but figured I'd throw it out there, as it seems to be a cost-effective full size. Anyone have experience with it? 

I also see M&P missing from your collection. I believe their full size 9mm is the M&P9 M2.0... I don't have any personal experience with this line myself, perhaps others do. 

Ruger SR9 another option.

VP9 is most likely next for me - nice to see positive reviews of it here. If not that, probably the P320. More likely scenario is I choose one, then end up with the other as well. 

Smith and Wesson 625 would be my suggestion.  

If you like your other revo, and you have ammo for the 1911 already, it's a no brainer.  Great gun.  

I second the CZ suggestion. Either the Shadow or a SP01. I highly recommend a Cajun Gun Works build.

Also, a 9mm 1911. There are many great options available in all pricepoints from Springfield to Nighthawk and everything in between.

Considering your collection, a .22 Semi like the Buckmark or Ruger would be a good addition.

1 hour ago, Luke_WO said:

What about the Arex Rex Zero 1? If you're not a Sig fan, I guess you wouldn't like this one, since it's basically a P226 clone, but figured I'd throw it out there, as it seems to be a cost-effective full size. Anyone have experience with it? 

I also see M&P missing from your collection. I believe their full size 9mm is the M&P9 M2.0... I don't have any personal experience with this line myself, perhaps others do. 

Ruger SR9 another option.

VP9 is most likely next for me - nice to see positive reviews of it here. If not that, probably the P320. More likely scenario is I choose one, then end up with the other as well. 

Based on his list of his current collection. the SR9 belongs no place in that LOL.

VP9 is nice but he already has the PPQ which is similar if not better.

Ended up getting the FN 509 Tactical and love it. Shoots like a champion and I shoot it very well. Usually takes me a little to warm up on accuracy but right out of the box this one I get great groupings.