Looking for a 9mm Pistol

**Wrenchands** · 03-29-2009, 04:53 PM

Hey guys,

I am looking to buy a 9mm.

Any advice?

Was planning on a Glock 19 or Sig 226, but would like all feedback.

Thanks.

LibertyJeeper · 03-29-2009, 04:55 PM

The Sig shoots nice.
My Bro in law has one as back up for the CHP

Jeepin Beatrix · 03-29-2009, 04:57 PM

Why 9mm? I'd go with a .40 over a 9. The little Luger round just has no knockdown power. It's got range and accuracy but for me that just doesn't cut it.

But if you are hell bent on the "Friendly NATO" gun, then definitely go with the Sig over the Glock. But honestly, probably the best 9mm on the civil market is gonna be any incarnation of the Beretta.

tuckinauster · 03-29-2009, 04:59 PM

Go for the Sig, they're just as reliable as the glock and more accurate IMO. Not to mention the 226 is all metal. I have a P226 in .40s&w, and it has never, ever let me down.

Reswob · 03-29-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinJeepGirl

But honestly, probably the best 9mm on the civil market is gonna be any incarnation of the Beretta.

:r ofl:

You get points for the avatar, but your gun advice blows.

ccwrangler · 03-29-2009, 05:12 PM

I have a p226 in 9mm. no probs ever with it and I even bought it used! it came with 2 15 rnd mags, but I went ahead and bought an 18 rnd and a 20 rnd. the 18 doesnt stick out from the grip at all and the 20 does just barely.

Jeepin Beatrix · 03-29-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Reswob

:r ofl:

You get points for the avatar, but your gun advice blows.

Back it up and prove me wrong then..I'm willing to admit if I am. the Beretta is nearly impossible to jam. It fires under water, it comes in multiple different sizes and capacities. It's a lower cost weapon thus cheaper to have gunsmith work done to it, parts are more available...What do you got? I'm no small arms expert but I've owned a lot of guns in my day and that's my opinion. Why not help educate everyone here if your the expert vs. just making an unproductive jab....I'd love to hear what you have to say, please share your knowledge?

**gtowngirl** · 03-29-2009, 05:20 PM

I have two beretta's....one I bought and the other I inherited....they are my most favorite guns!

**robplumm** · 03-29-2009, 05:23 PM

Springfield XDM

Toss in some 9mm Cor-Bon and don't worry about stopping power.

Stopping power of the bigger bullets only matters if you can't shoot. If you shoot them in the face, they will stop.

Jeepin Beatrix · 03-29-2009, 05:24 PM

I loved my Beretta 96, sold it to buy a Sig. But it was a great weapon.

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Originally Posted by robplumm

Springfield XDM

Toss in some 9mm Cor-Bon and don't worry about stopping power.

Stopping power of the bigger bullets only matters if you can't shoot. If you shoot them in the face, they will stop.

Only problem with that is most gun owners actually are horrid shots. In any likely home defense scenario you want knock down power vs. accuracy. Considering all the factors of a bad situation the likelihood of being able to have time to aim that precisely is nill unless you are a trained expert. Most casual gun owners are far from it. Truth be told handguns are actually poor weapons for home defense if that's your primary reason to own. Better to go with a 12 gauge. At short range aiming in the general direction will most likely result in a damaging hit.

The Mean Fish · 03-29-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinJeepGirl

In any likely home defense scenario you want knock down power vs. accuracy.

What in the world are you talking about?

What good is knock down power if you're not hitting the target? I'd much rather know my wife is able to hit something 3 out of 3 times with a .22 than maybe 1 out of 5 with a .45

**robplumm** · 03-29-2009, 05:31 PM

Hence getting a highly expanding round. Pull trigger till target drops. Even with a 9mm (and I prefer .45...) you can have plenty of stopping power with the right rounds.

The Mean Fish · 03-29-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchands

Hey guys,

I am looking to buy a 9mm.

Any advice?

Was planning on a Glock 19 or Sig 226, but would like all feedback.

Thanks.

No matter which one you buy you'll end up with a high quality weapon, I would personally try running a few rounds through each before buying one since it's going to come down to personal preference anyway.

Jeepin Beatrix · 03-29-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mean Fish

What in the world are you talking about?

What good is knock down power if you're not hitting the target? I'd much rather know my wife is able to hit something 3 out of 3 times with a .22 than maybe 1 out of 5 with a .45

If one is a poor shot the ballistic accuracy of the round won't matter much at short range. But knock down power will. What I mean is what happens if you get nicked by a .22 vs. a .40 or a .45? See where I'm coming from here. If you say pop a .22 into someones torso they may very well have enough adrenaline to keep coming depending on actual point of impact. You hit someone in the torso at short range with a bigger round they are done. I see your point of view but I'm talking about a casual owner that probably can't shoot. If you are in a home in a defense situation you are likely going to be less then ten feet away from the intruder. You don't need to be an expert shot to hit someone at that range even with a larger bore weapon. If I have to put a round into someone I want them to go down, not just get pissed off!

This is an old debate among gun owners really. It's all just pov until something actually happens. Then the variables are so diverse who's to say a whack in the head with a lamp wouldn't be more effective.

**ratmonkey** · 03-29-2009, 05:44 PM

i really dislike the ergonomics on the glocks, the berettas are a close second in that.

look into a cz75 and eaa witness as well as the sigs.