Needed 9mm Firearm Advice / Opinions

LVSteve · #51 01-01-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BAM-BAM

.... as it is a blow-back vs. lock breach design ......... which is rare in a 9mm...... fact is I can't think of another..... OH ya the Beretta CX-4 a 9mm carbine.......

Good Luck......

Other straight blowbacks in 9mm

All 9mm carbines except the HK MP-5. This includes ARs and Ruger PC-9s.
Astra 600
HK VP-70

Many submachine guns appear to use straight blowback, but are almost always Advanced Primer Ignition designs.

PeterPocket · #52 01-02-2015, 01:16 AM

Walther PPX for a range gun. Better trigger than a Glock. CDNN Sports still has them on sale for $279 w/ 2 16-rd mags. Best gun deal under the sun.

DON'T buy a Hi-Point. Please.

SCCY's sell wholesale for $235. Pro. They have the longest trigger travel in creation. Con. They have the best customer service and lifetime, non-nonsense warranties that stay with the gun. Pro. Owners like them better that Kel-Tec P-11's. Pro. They will fit just about any holster made. Pro.

They are not ugly sledgehammers like Hi-Points. Pro.

They just went off sale for $218. Darn.

There's a new website analogous to WikiAmmo called WikiArms that finds the cheapest prices on the guns you want.

Check it out.
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BTW, Galloway sells an RTK trigger replacement for the SCCY as well as an 18lb recoil spring and stainless steel guide rod. The trigger travel isn't shortened but it does eliminate "trigger slap" and will give you the smooth feel of an LCR trigger.

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Originally Posted by Rhetorician

Hello all:

I have been playing "internal mental tennis" for a while. You know, "should I buy-or should I not but" a new gun or caliber or whatever it might be. You know that internal debate we all have from time to time.

I have been considering something in a 9mm for a long while; revolvers, micros, just a little bit of everything. Pro: the 9mm is probably the cheapest thing one can shoot if you do not load yourself. And I do not see that in my future. Con: buying another caliber weapon is somewhat like having a new baby or getting another hunting dog--just another mouth to feed.

My point is this, I was wondering what might be a good option so I will not have to spend too much on the front end to see if I like the caliber or no? I am not sure I want a "micro" anything. I carry a Taurus 738 380acp (that I might add runs flawlessly), Ruger LCR 357, and a Smith Model 360PD Scandium in my rotation. Any Micro 9s "kinda-sorta" defeat the purpose of my time and money to buy at this point of my internal discussion. Would not make a good range gun IMHO.

So, I was thinking of a SCCY or a Hi Point??!! The HP can be bought for about 1/2 of the SCCY. Both, as appraised by those on some other gun boards, are either "love-um" or "hate-um" responses.

I am leaning towards the HP. I have a friend who has the 40 and the 45, and they both run flawlessly. Heavy as a boat anchor. Ugly as a mud fence. Then the SCCY does not have as good of reviews as the HP. But it sure is "purdy" by comparison.

These are my thoughts!

Yours?

rd

Arik · #53 01-02-2015, 01:31 AM

The gun will dictate if you like the caliber. A small light gun will have more recoil a larger one is easier too shoot. Another thing is I wouldn't buy some cheap junk just to see if I like it...again, not a good way to see if you like something

Old 44 Guy · #54 01-02-2015, 01:47 AM

I was in the same fix about 15 years ago. My Luger was too valuable to use anymore so I was looking for a 9 that I could afford. I picked up a real nice Ruger P-95 in the box. Double action with the hammer drop safety. A real clunker to carry but built tough & shoots very well. It digests everything I put down range, reloads, factory ,foreign without a hiccup.

ky wonder · #55 01-02-2015, 05:01 AM

I use to think that you could not give me a hi point until I looked at some videos on YouTube that show some guys trying to destroy one of them.
they did everything that could be done and literally had to go to a test that no gun would stand up to get it to blow up

the gun proved accurate and safe with any ammo,

they are ugly as any gun I ever seen, they sell locally here new in the $160 range, and after watching those videos if that is all that I could afford, that is what I would buy

if you can save up into the 320-350 range you should be able to get a new Smith and Wesson SV9 which is an improvement on there sigma platform,

also there is a Turkish gun, the Tigas Zigana K9mm that is a pretty close clone of the Sig Sauer 226, it will even accept the sig mags

they can be found in the 325 range

and several other striker fired guns in that 350 range such as the Taurus pt series

my 9mm is a glock 17L, but that will set you back 750 if you can find one

but

Biggfoot44 · #56 01-02-2015, 05:22 AM

The Berreta M92 is a fine gun , and that is a good price for one.

That said , I don't like them. The way they feel in *my* hand , and the balance just don't agree with me. Lots of people feel otherwise , but it is a bit of an either love or hate design. Fondle , and preferably shoot one yourself. If you like it , it would be a good gun for the money for you.

Rhetorician · #57 01-02-2015, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhetorician

Hello all:

I have been playing "internal mental tennis" for a while. You know, "should I buy-or should I not but" a new gun or caliber or whatever it might be. You know that internal debate we all have from time to time.

I have been considering something in a 9mm for a long while; revolvers, micros, just a little bit of everything. Pro: the 9mm is probably the cheapest thing one can shoot if you do not load yourself. And I do not see that in my future. Con: buying another caliber weapon is somewhat like having a new baby or getting another hunting dog--just another mouth to feed.

My point is this, I was wondering what might be a good option so I will not have to spend too much on the front end to see if I like the caliber or no? I am not sure I want a "micro" anything. I carry a Taurus 738 380acp (that I might add runs flawlessly), Ruger LCR 357, and a Smith Model 360PD Scandium in my rotation. Any Micro 9s "kinda-sorta" defeat the purpose of my time and money to buy at this point of my internal discussion. Would not make a good range gun IMHO.

So, I was thinking of a SCCY or a Hi Point??!! The HP can be bought for about 1/2 of the SCCY. Both, as appraised by those on some other gun boards, are either "love-um" or "hate-um" responses.

I am leaning towards the HP. I have a friend who has the 40 and the 45, and they both run flawlessly. Heavy as a boat anchor. Ugly as a mud fence. Then the SCCY does not have as good of reviews as the HP. But it sure is "purdy" by comparison.

These are my thoughts!

Yours?

rd

Okay, Okay!

Just gotta get this question in here. I have been reading, researching, went to the LGS this AM and am trying to assimilate all of this data gathered on the 9mm.

I have come full circle back to the Smith DV 9mm. I understand it is a replacement for the Sigma series--and they had some "issues."

So let me hear the "skinny" on the DV 9mm. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Please let me hear the truth even though it is a question about a Smith on the Smith Board. I know I can trust you guys.

"That is all!"

rd

Follow up PS question: Which one of the semi autos had the plastic guide rod? Am I to stay away from it? Other issues?

LVSteve · #58 01-02-2015, 07:21 PM

Plastic guide rods are a non-issue IMHO.

Malpasowildlifer · #59 01-02-2015, 10:01 PM

I'd save and get a Sig p226, P228 or 229 in 9mm; new or used. Used models can be found for a decent price.

JaPes · #60 01-02-2015, 11:02 PM

The S&W SD9 VE is a good choice. I don't own one, but I have had the opportunity over the years to shoot every iteration of that gun: SD9, 9VE, now the SD9VE. I never liked any of the SD9VE's predecessors, but I do like the new one.

Regarding plastic guide rods, it's not an issue.