9mm semi-automatic handguns that dont suck. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

usmcdoc14 · 08-16-2005, 10:56 AM

a co-worker is buying a 9mm ..dont ask..its his choice

so i am gonna help him out and i dont know dick about the 9's (just the more deadly caliber pistols)

so what mid to full size 9mm handguns dont suck (92F is out right there

) Pics and links are nice so i can show him the pretty pictures

Pimp yo' gun mofo

Dieselmh · 08-16-2005, 11:01 AM

My CCW is a Glock 26. It doesn't suck...for a 9MM. It's small enough to carry easily, it shoots very well for it's size, and I get to listen to everyone's witty remarks about "shooting tupperware", while I'm outshooting them at the range.

edit: I'm not putting up a pic because it's a sub-compact, and you asked for mid to fullsize handguns, I'm just throwing Glock out there as a good choice.

Robb · 08-16-2005, 11:04 AM

http://www.cz-usa.com/01.01.php
http://www.cz-usa.com/01.detail.php?id=29

This is my CZ75B (.40), the 9mm looks just about the same:

hammerman94 · 08-16-2005, 11:05 AM

My favorite is the Walther P99. Thats what I have and it works great. Have used a lot of Glock 17's that were severly wore out but still shot great. Don't know if they are full or mid size guns though.

section525 · 08-16-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselmh

My CCW is a Glock 26. It doesn't suck...for a 9MM. It's small enough to carry easily, it shoots very well for it's size, and I get to listen to everyone's witty remarks about "shooting tupperware", while I'm outshooting them at the range.

I agree and carry the same gun.

BUT, if they want something larger, the Glock 17 would be my choice.

I won't shoot anything but tupperware.

fullygruntled · 08-16-2005, 11:24 AM

Germans know their 9mmP... H&K or SIG.

Or, if you mostly like the Beretta, the Taurus PT99 is an improved clone with a less stupid safety lever

Krylon.. · 08-16-2005, 11:25 AM

I really like my brothers S&W 9mm. Belive it is a model 910... Very comfortable and fits my hand nicely...

usmcdoc14 · 08-16-2005, 11:33 AM

ummm new "guideline" $500ish new or used

Robb · 08-16-2005, 11:35 AM

The CZ75B in 9mm would run about $400-$425 new.

usmcdoc14 · 08-16-2005, 11:36 AM

i am also recomending the Bersa thunder 9mm as i have had GREAT love for thier 380

SilverZuk · 08-16-2005, 11:38 AM

I really like the Taurus I had.
It was a PT-908, not sure if they still make them.
It was a very good gun, and the fit and finish was a lot better than colts and smiths.

I handled an Springfield Armory XP Saturday and it felt really nice. I would like to shoot it.

fullygruntled · 08-16-2005, 11:44 AM

Well, all the firearms I posted can be gotten for $500ish used. We have a SIG P225 (bought $275 used) and had a USP (bought used $500).

The USP is ridiculously simple and accurate (as well as ridiculously chunky for the caliber), although the lack of hi-cap magazines is a bite in the tush.

Roc Doc · 08-16-2005, 11:47 AM

(Standard handgun thread reply...)

Your friend needs to go to a range with a good selection of rental weapons and try several, and if he's never shot much, then should take a lesson from a qualified rangemaster as well, so that he will know what to look for when trying these various weapons.

My choice is, like others, Glock , Sig, or HK. If money is tight, check out the Rugers as well.

Doc

usmcdoc14 · 08-16-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roc Doc

(Standard handgun thread reply...)

Your friend needs to go to a range with a good selection of rental weapons and try several, and if he's never shot much, then should take a lesson from a qualified rangemaster as well, so that he will know what to look for when trying these various weapons.

My choice is, like others, Glock , Sig, or HK. If money is tight, check out the Rugers as well.

Doc

i have said this at least 50 times in the last few days

I have fired every weapon i owned before i owned it but he "wants" a gun and "wants" a 9mm so i will give the info on 9mm that dont suck

so i can buy it off him when he hates in in 6 months

Roc Doc · 08-16-2005, 11:53 AM

I knew this wasn't about you, which is why I said "your friend".

evilfij · 08-16-2005, 12:07 PM

Glock 19

smbisig · 08-16-2005, 12:46 PM

Ruger also make real nice, reliable semi's. They are decently priced to.

DemoMike · 08-16-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilfij

Glock 19

15+1 and it fits in your pocket..

PTSchram · 08-16-2005, 12:59 PM

I love the SIGs. Probably the best gun I've ever shot, right out of the box.

The one that I actually own and love even more than the SIG is the Browning High-Power. It's not double action, kinda bulky and has a terrible safety, but when you want it to shoot every time, it's there.

(my carry piece is a cheapie Rossi in .38 special though. Safe and small enough to carry in a pocket. If I ever NEED it, I can throw it away and buy another)

PEace,
PT

LOPPY · 08-16-2005, 01:05 PM

I know it's the POS of the crowd, but I have a Ruger P89 that I drag through the mud, get wet and generally thrash and it's held up super well. Shoots nice and fits me perfect. Good price too.

Luckily, I got it way back when... and bought two spare mags. I have three steel 15 round clips. Did I say that out loud?

bart · 08-16-2005, 01:10 PM

G19 would be my choice.

85GAJEEPCJ7 · 08-16-2005, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOPPY

I know it's the POS of the crowd, but I have a Ruger P89 that I drag through the mud, get wet and generally thrash and it's held up super well. Shoots nice and fits me perfect. Good price too.

Luckily, I got it way back when... and bought two spare mags. I have three steel 15 round clips. Did I say that out loud?

I like the ruger p89's . I have a P89 DC that I have had for years. Still shoots great and never hangs up.

I also have a 92fs that I love, but it is too big to carry.
Glock 26 is nice, but go ahead and get the 27(40Cal)

My leave in the vehicle weapon is a Baby Eagle 9MM. Shoots awesome, lightweight and midsize.

fullygruntled · 08-16-2005, 01:14 PM

I'm still voting H&K VP70Z.

18+1, polymer frame, and available in Class 3 select-fire models

Myanarchy · 08-16-2005, 01:16 PM

Another vote for browning high power or sig 226

I love my Beretta though

Roc Doc · 08-16-2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbisig

Ruger also make real nice, reliable semi's. They are decently priced to.

Wish I had said that!

Doc

08-16-2005, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,278	9mm semi-automatic handguns that dont suck. a co-worker is buying a 9mm ..dont ask..its his choice so i am gonna help him out and i dont know dick about the 9's (just the more deadly caliber pistols) so what mid to full size 9mm handguns dont suck (92F is out right there ) Pics and links are nice so i can show him the pretty pictures Pimp yo' gun mofo __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight.

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Robb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24245 Location: Are Belong To Us!!! Posts: 77	http://www.cz-usa.com/01.01.php http://www.cz-usa.com/01.detail.php?id=29 This is my CZ75B (.40), the 9mm looks just about the same: __________________ Robb isn't hung like a horse....................horses are hung like Robb.

08-16-2005, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
hammerman94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50539 Location: Saint Louie' Posts: 460	My favorite is the Walther P99. Thats what I have and it works great. Have used a lot of Glock 17's that were severly wore out but still shot great. Don't know if they are full or mid size guns though. Attached Images Last edited by hammerman94; 08-16-2005 at 11:28 AM.

08-16-2005, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
fullygruntled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9614 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,008	Germans know their 9mmP... H&K or SIG. Or, if you mostly like the Beretta, the Taurus PT99 is an improved clone with a less stupid safety lever __________________ Choose Life. Preferably Cinnamon. [url]http://McBob.TV[/url]

08-16-2005, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Krylon.. Rock God Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2042 Location: FL Posts: 2,472	I really like my brothers S&W 9mm. Belive it is a model 910... Very comfortable and fits my hand nicely... __________________ Mike

08-16-2005, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dieselmh Imasockyouindamouf Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6417 Posts: 3,990	My CCW is a Glock 26. It doesn't suck...for a 9MM. It's small enough to carry easily, it shoots very well for it's size, and I get to listen to everyone's witty remarks about "shooting tupperware", while I'm outshooting them at the range. edit: I'm not putting up a pic because it's a sub-compact, and you asked for mid to fullsize handguns, I'm just throwing Glock out there as a good choice.

08-16-2005, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,278	ummm new "guideline" $500ish new or used __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight.

08-16-2005, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Robb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24245 Location: Are Belong To Us!!! Posts: 77	The CZ75B in 9mm would run about $400-$425 new. __________________ Robb isn't hung like a horse....................horses are hung like Robb.

08-16-2005, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,278	i am also recomending the Bersa thunder 9mm as i have had GREAT love for thier 380 __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight. Last edited by usmcdoc14; 08-16-2005 at 11:37 AM.

08-16-2005, 11:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
SilverZuk Hillbilly Houndsman Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13420 Location: Kenna, West Virginia Posts: 6,868	I really like the Taurus I had. It was a PT-908, not sure if they still make them. It was a very good gun, and the fit and finish was a lot better than colts and smiths. I handled an Springfield Armory XP Saturday and it felt really nice. I would like to shoot it. __________________ The penalty for punching someone in the mouth is way too high in our society. www.MountaineerOffroad.com

08-16-2005, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
fullygruntled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9614 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,008	Well, all the firearms I posted can be gotten for $500ish used. We have a SIG P225 (bought $275 used) and had a USP (bought used $500). The USP is ridiculously simple and accurate (as well as ridiculously chunky for the caliber), although the lack of hi-cap magazines is a bite in the tush. __________________ Choose Life. Preferably Cinnamon. [url]http://McBob.TV[/url]

08-16-2005, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Roc Doc Whatever VS sez Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20631 Location: Las Vegas, Hell Posts: 7,419	(Standard handgun thread reply...) Your friend needs to go to a range with a good selection of rental weapons and try several, and if he's never shot much, then should take a lesson from a qualified rangemaster as well, so that he will know what to look for when trying these various weapons. My choice is, like others, Glock , Sig, or HK. If money is tight, check out the Rugers as well. Doc __________________ “To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other. " - Carlos Castaneda

08-16-2005, 11:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Roc Doc Whatever VS sez Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20631 Location: Las Vegas, Hell Posts: 7,419	I knew this wasn't about you, which is why I said "your friend". __________________ “To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other. " - Carlos Castaneda

08-16-2005, 12:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
evilfij Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7755 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 1,955	Glock 19 __________________ :evil:

08-16-2005, 12:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
smbisig Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19499 Location: Seattle Posts: 366	Ruger also make real nice, reliable semi's. They are decently priced to. __________________ Steven Bisig - Freelance Sports & Commercial Photographer - stevenbisig.com

08-16-2005, 12:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,560	I love the SIGs. Probably the best gun I've ever shot, right out of the box. The one that I actually own and love even more than the SIG is the Browning High-Power. It's not double action, kinda bulky and has a terrible safety, but when you want it to shoot every time, it's there. (my carry piece is a cheapie Rossi in .38 special though. Safe and small enough to carry in a pocket. If I ever NEED it, I can throw it away and buy another) PEace, PT __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

08-16-2005, 01:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
LOPPY Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1108 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 4,201	I know it's the POS of the crowd, but I have a Ruger P89 that I drag through the mud, get wet and generally thrash and it's held up super well. Shoots nice and fits me perfect. Good price too. Luckily, I got it way back when... and bought two spare mags. I have three steel 15 round clips. Did I say that out loud? __________________ Those who forge their swords into plows will plow for those who do not.

08-16-2005, 01:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
bart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3687 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 219	G19 would be my choice.

08-16-2005, 01:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
fullygruntled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9614 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,008	I'm still voting H&K VP70Z. 18+1, polymer frame, and available in Class 3 select-fire models __________________ Choose Life. Preferably Cinnamon. [url]http://McBob.TV[/url]

08-16-2005, 01:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
Myanarchy Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14059 Location: Memphrica Posts: 5,526	Another vote for browning high power or sig 226 I love my Beretta though __________________ Jeeper89 is a bitch

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