WTB another 9mm pistol.. Which do you prefer?

[flyfishinjunkee]

I traded into my first "9" last year -- a 50's Belgian Hi Power 9mm austrian police. Traded with another member of this forum locally for a 4" 5 screw dull k38! He wanted my gun so we both made out like bandits! Since then I have been reloading 9mm and love to reload due to the cheap cost of components, good recoil, accuracy, etc...........great cartridge and that HP ain't going anywhere! .

I'd like to add another 9mm or 2 to my safe. I dont have too many requirements and I understand this is a broad question, BUT.. What is your favorite 9mm caliber gun and why? I thought of buying another hi power but that's not much fun!

 

[Farmer17]

Try some rental guns first to see what you would like, but to answer your question I would recommend a CZ-75. I've had a few and their clones and recently bought a Tristar S-120 9m/m and it is very high quality and accurate and I paid well under 400 bucks.

 

[Struckat]

I like my modern version of the CZ75, the SP01 Phantom, full size, polymer frame with the original ergonomic bliss....and a hammer, usually under $500

Accurate, soft shooting, easy to carry and it is also the sidearm of the Czech army.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Depends on your budget..............................

With a Hi-Power you started with one of the best.....as of 2017 out of production from FN (Browning was the Importer) and prices are going up ........ fast. See-Mec-gar for top quality extra magazines ..... good prices and 15 rounds.

If you are thinking metal and wood........

Everyone should have a 1st Gen Smith 39.... $350-500. A classic and a gun that just fits almost every one's hand. Single stack 8+1 DA/SA.

CZs are good guns.... $500-750....... lots of variations on the basic Model 75 from ..... 1975!

3rd Gen Smiths.... 3913,6906,915,59xx.... $300 and up used.

Performance Center Smiths autos based on the 3rd Gen Guns......... like the Shorty-9 or DPA5906... semi-custom from the Shop; $800 and up.

Wilson Combat is offering some highly upgraded Beretta 92s for $1100-1300.but a new or used 92 can be had for $400-700...... maybe even find a Elite I or II...... $800-1000

Sig......... 220,226....... my favorites are the old mid-size double and single stack......Models 228 and 225.


1911 pattern 9mms seem to be "in vogue" these days...... and available from several makers.

 

[flyfishinjunkee]

I like my modern version of the CZ75, the SP01 Phantom, full size, polymer frame with the original ergonomic bliss....and a hammer, usually under $500

Accurate, soft shooting, easy to carry and it is also the sidearm of the Czech army.

This pistol looks similar to the hi power in terms of size/shape/ergonomics. Is it similar? I have a CZ-455 22lr and it is my absolute FAVORITE rifle.

 

[BAM-BAM]

This pistol looks similar to the hi power in terms of size/shape/ergonomics. Is it similar? I have a CZ-455 22lr and it is my absolute FAVORITE rifle.

CZ75 pistol was developed/adopted in 1975 and was considered one of the best service pistols made at the time. Not imported to the US due to the ongoing ''Cold War".............until the mid-90s. There were a number of copies made IIRC in Italy and Turkey.

Kind of a blend of other guns best features ...... could be carried cocked and locked like a 1911/HP or hammer down for a DA/SA trigger........ hi-cap "Wonder-nine"; 15+1 back then IIRC now 17+1.

Similar look and feel as the Browning HP with the internal rails for a tight slide to frame fit (again IIRC copying the Sig 210) for superior accuracy........... rumored to be the handgun of choice of Russian Special Forces and Jeff Cooper.

I have one CZ75B 9mm and a .22lr "Kadet" pistol
I don't have a 455 but do have several 452 and 453 rimfire rifles and 527 centerfire CZs

 

[gregintenn]

My 9mm's include:


Springfield 4" EMP 1911
Smith and Wesson 39
German Luger
CZ 75


I am fond of these. I envision a SIG 210 Target as my next 9mm.

 

[flyfishinjunkee]

anyone have a Sig P226?

 

[URIT]

My favorite 9mm handgun is the S&W 3953. The pistol is my favorite because it fits my hand, is lightweight, has a sweet trigger, and a simple manual of arms. The Gen3 S&W model 3953 is my favorite 9mm choice for concealed carry or home security.

If I had deeper pockets, I'd get a Swiss made Sphinx 3000, 2000, or a pre-Kriss SDP Duty.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Sig P365.

 

[swsig]

anyone have a Sig P226?

I don't, but I shot a friend's P226 a while back. It was an excellent shooter. I asked my friend who did his trigger job, and he replied that it was stock. So that seems to be a good place to start. If you want a smaller version, try the P229. Sounds like a fun project!

 

[flyfishinjunkee]

I don't, but I shot a friend's P226 a while back. It was an excellent shooter. I asked my friend who did his trigger job, and he replied that it was stock. So that seems to be a good place to start. If you want a smaller version, try the P229. Sounds like a fun project!

I also have a friend with a 226 and made the same observation. I was shocked how good the trigger was... I'm zeroing in on the CZ-75 or Sig P226

 

[kwselke]

Modern classics in my mind Glock 19, Beretta 92 FS, and S & W 3913. I've owned all three and other 9s over the years. The Glock 19 is the only 9 mm I still have.

 

[Mercs]

I would agree with Bam Bam. Im partial to a Sig P226 or P228 West German with folded stamped slides, they have the nicest balance of the Sig P-series guns, and will be collectible as a bonus. I would like an original blued "pre-B" model CZ 75 one day. For now I have a wicked little customized stainless P-01 that has the nicest trigger I've ever felt in a TDA pistol but it took some doing and some cash to get it there


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[flyfishinjunkee]

I would agree with Bam Bam. Im partial to a Sig P226 or P228 West German with folded stamped slides, they have the nicest balance of the Sig P-series guns, and will be collectible as a bonus. I would like an original blued "pre-B" model CZ 75 one day. For now I have a wicked little customized stainless P-01 that has the nicest trigger I've ever felt in a TDA pistol but it took some doing and some cash to get it there


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How are the west German with folding stamped slides identified?

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[delcrossv]

I like my CZ SP01 BD. It's a pleasant shooter. I like the decocker.

Truth be told, I shoot my 940 a lot more (it's EDC)

 

[UncleEd]

Since it's the Smith Forum,
keep it in the family and go
top-of-the-line:

A 1911 styled 5" barreled
9 mm Smith & Wesson.

It'd also be classic in the same
vein as the BHP.

 

[g-dad]

I have several 9mm S&W's and like them very much but for carry I really like my H&K's - P2000 & VP9. Light weight, accurate and I really like the mag release. YMMV

 

[BAM-BAM]

How are the west German with folding stamped slides identified?

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they are stamped " P220 Made in W. Germany" or on the slide Right side toward the muzzle...... pre 1989

 

[Sistema1927]

I purchased my first "9" last year -- a 50's Belgian Hi Power 9mm austrian police model. I actually traded into it with another member of this forum for a model k38! I love this gun! Since then I have been reloading 9mm and love to reload due to the cheap cost of components.

I'd like to add another 9mm or 2 to my safe. I dont have too many requirements and I understand this is a broad question, BUT.. What is your favorite 9mm caliber gun and why? I thought of buying another hi power but that's not much fun!

Buying another Hi-Power isn't fun?

I've been doing it wrong.

 

[Farmer17]

TriStar S-120 Steel 85060 | G4G Guns

This is the CZ-75 clone I bought that I'm extremely happy with and some folks say the internals are slightly better finished than the original CZ-75. It has a shiny black Ceracote finish and I installed checkered walnut grips on mine so it looks old school classy and it feels similar to a Browning HP but a little thicker.