9mm recommendations

[Grimscale]

Back when I first started getting into pistol shooting I was looking at 9mm handguns, and saw a Smith & Wesson similar to their 4506 but in 9mm.
I ended up getting the Ruger P95 instead. While fun, it ultimately was not what I wanted.

Fast forward to today... after having many .22, a .357 revolver, and the 45 1911, I'm back to wanting a 9mm handgun other than my carry. I would still like a metal frame handgun, but the only Smith&Wesson I see available now is the 910, and there's no where local to even look at one.

So..

Recommendations on a full frame, preferably metal, 9mm that is a good shooter if I use it for competitions, but also just for plinking.

pics welcome also.

 

[togmaster]

What kind of trigger are you looking for? SAO, DA/SA or striker fired?

 

[Chevusa]

Beretta 92X Performance 9mm 10RD

Caliber: 9x19 (PARA) Barrel Length: 4.9'' Action: Single/Double Frame: Stainless Steel The 92X Performance was created to satisfy two requirements: Speed and accuracy. Beretta's new co

www.budsgunshop.com

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

2016+ S/A EMP4 9mm .... or plastic, taurus g2c / glock 43

 

[LMS]

Look at the CZ 75 series. I will be PMing you with info about one I have for sale.

 

[Phauxtoe]

Sig P210
Very Nice

 

[PutnamCharlie]

Not all steel but pretty close. You did mention competition. Or you can go with the cz shadow2..

 

[Chevusa]

It'd probably be helpful to post guns that are actually available to be bought (link). Slim pickens out there these days.

 

[Edwardteach72]

92 Elite LTT with RDO Slide

It's our mission to provide the skills, knowledge and equipment to have confidence under duress. Custom gun work for Beretta, Glock, HK, Hellcat, & more.

www.langdontactical.com

 

[Vapor]

Beretta, sig 226, cz-75.

 

[PutnamCharlie]

It'd probably be helpful to post guns that are actually available to be bought (link). Slim pickens out there these days.

Just bought the one I posted and the shadow2 also.

 

[General Malaise]

 

[Chevusa]

Just bought the one I posted and the shadow2 also.

Sigs are hard right now

 

[PutnamCharlie]

Gunbroker. I also shot that 92x and it is a sweet shooter.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Cz75 sp01

 

[Chevusa]

Gunbroker. I also shot that 92x and it is a sweet shooter.

I dont know Beretta very well but deff want one. Whats the one the military used? M9A1? Looks very similar to the 92X. Not sure what the differences are lol. I looked at one at my LGS I think it was a 92X and I went to try the trigger and yep the safety was on. Thats why I dont think id ever want a gun like that to carry, but im now seeing they offer kits to delete the safety and make it a decocker only. Love that idea.

 

[Edwardteach72]

They now offer them, wow that's cool..

Looks back oh wait G models have been a thing for some time now

 

[Nevar]

for something in 9mm........ Beretta 92 FS series of anything hammer fired SIG

 

[vanderblack]

I have a Sig P226 that I have been real happy with. They make a 22 conversion kit for it too. I also have a P230 (mentioned above) and find I am more accurate with the P226. Of course I have have had a lot more practice with the P226. Cant beat the quality.

 

[PutnamCharlie]

If you like s&w this is a good choice. Next on my list.

 

[Chevusa]

I have a Sig P226 that I have been real happy with. They make a 22 conversion kit for it too. I also have a P230 (mentioned above) and find I am more accurate with the P226. Of course I have have had a lot more practice with the P226. Cant beat the quality.

p226 is one of the finest guns ever made I think. Really want a 229 Legion.

 

[alistair]

Sig P226 stainless elite is a great gun.

 

[MoMan]

Cz75 sp01

Can't go wrong with that suggestion.
Here's mine:

This pistol has been 'worked over'! It came out of the CZ Custom shop, then took a trip to CGW for it's final mods. This pistol is one of the best (if not THE best) I've EVER shot, and I've shot a bunch of 'em!!

I would also recommend the Beretta 92, as they are without a doubt a solid performer. I have a full size, I wouldn't want to carry it all day, but it definitely will perform when needed. They are both excellent choices for a GREAT day at the range!

 

[Jem45472]

My sig 229. I love it.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Other option to the Sigs.

The Arex Rex Zero 1, it's essentially a P226/229 clone.

Zero - FIME Group

Find all available REX Zero 1 models - Standard, Compact, and Tactical. View all specification, MSRP, related media, and more.

fimegroup.com

 

[ICEMAN]

Sig P226 or P229 (hard to find in 9mm)
Sig P320 AXG
CZ 75
1911 S&W Pro series, Springfield.....
Beretta 92
Jericho 941 (CZ type made by IWI-mini Desert Eagle)

 

[Robin]

IWI Jericho 941 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The one I have is the earlier version called the 'Baby Eagle'. It is by far the nicest semi-auto pistol I have ever shot, solidly built, excellent trigger. I don't know about the new one but was told that CZ has a hand in them so I would expect them to be of the same quality. Like any pistol, you really need to hold it and preferably shoot it, everyone's hand is different.
Robin

 

[togmaster]

P320-MAX

Optimized for competition at the highest levels.

www.sigsauer.com

 

[pshift]

Love my Beretta 92X.