I finally made my decision. After shooting with a buddy of mine today at a local indoor range, I headed over to the store offering 'no sales tax' on any firearm purchased by 12/31/2010. I paid $599 out the door. It's a beaut, too! 
I looked at the 4.25" M&P 9 (again w/ Trijicon sights) for $559.00. And, I looked at the Glock 19. The grip just wasn't really to my liking. I also checked out the CZ SP-01 Phantom. Very nice. However; the grip feels much like the Ruger SR-9 in my hand - a bit narrower than I prefer.
The M&P 9L has the 5" barrel. And, I had really been looking at 3.8" to 4.25" barrel guns. But, the 9L just felt great! I really like the M&P grip! And, of course, it comes with 2 more backstraps. And, the 9L I purchased includes 3 mags.
The Trijicon sights really got my attention, though. When shooting today, I was shooting my friends Beretta 92FS (alloy). And, I must say, it felt real nice. And, was great to shoot! But, the painted sights just were not that visible to me. But, I could see all three dots. These Tritium Trijicon sights should be wonderful. And, after getting the gun home, I put some light on the gun for a few minutes, and then went into the bathroom with no lights on. Nice!! They do glow!
Earlier this morning, I was (again) reading more reviews, and happened onto a site showing the Trijicon sights.
I think I made a pretty good purchase. Here are a few photos... (taken w/ my iPhone in low light)
I looked at the 4.25" M&P 9 (again w/ Trijicon sights) for $559.00. And, I looked at the Glock 19. The grip just wasn't really to my liking. I also checked out the CZ SP-01 Phantom. Very nice. However; the grip feels much like the Ruger SR-9 in my hand - a bit narrower than I prefer.
The M&P 9L has the 5" barrel. And, I had really been looking at 3.8" to 4.25" barrel guns. But, the 9L just felt great! I really like the M&P grip! And, of course, it comes with 2 more backstraps. And, the 9L I purchased includes 3 mags.
The Trijicon sights really got my attention, though. When shooting today, I was shooting my friends Beretta 92FS (alloy). And, I must say, it felt real nice. And, was great to shoot! But, the painted sights just were not that visible to me. But, I could see all three dots. These Tritium Trijicon sights should be wonderful. And, after getting the gun home, I put some light on the gun for a few minutes, and then went into the bathroom with no lights on. Nice!! They do glow!
Earlier this morning, I was (again) reading more reviews, and happened onto a site showing the Trijicon sights.
I think I made a pretty good purchase. Here are a few photos... (taken w/ my iPhone in low light)
