Recommended accurate 9mm excluding CZ for Newbie

Exactly what I did many years ago. And now I have a stable of Sigs when they weren't even on my radar at that time.



BCRider said:
Take about $150 out of your bank and make the drive down to DVC in Coquitlam and try out a bunch of their guns for yourself. Phone and ask for a time where they are generally not that busy and show up. If they aren't too busy they will work with you and let you shoot a wide variety of their 9mm guns including the CZ just so you have a side by side comparison.

After going through them all, including the plastic guns, reshoot the best two or three off your obvious "short list". Buy the one that fits you and shoots the best for you.

By picking a time when it's fairly quiet you can also get a few pointers on the proper hold from the RO as well as taking a couple or three guns out at a time. They just don't have time or the guns to let you do this if it's busy. Thus why I said to call ahead and discuss what you want to do and why and ask for their most consistently quiet times to show up for that level of added attention.

I know you don't want to "blow" $150 bucks and walk away with nothing in your hands. But it's $150 that will avoid you getting a gun which doesn't feel right or that doesn't shoot well for YOU. And how much will it cost if you buy a gun you don't fit well and have to sell at a loss to buy the one that DOES shoot well for you? I'd suggest that $150 at DVC is money well spent and that you're lucky enough to live close enough to such a place so you can try out a wide variety before you buy your own gun.

I don't understand your decision to avoid the CZ line. When I lived in Burnaby and did this same test with DVC's guns for myself it had come down to either a Beretta 92fs or the IWI Baby Eagle/Jericho. Then one of the regulars let me try their Shadow. It was a big lead up from either the Beretta or Jericho and was instantly my first choice. So don't discount them if it turns out that you keep coming to the conclusion that it's the best fitting and best shooting gun for you. So what if your buddy already has one?

If you're looking at getting into any of the shooting games like IPSC or IDPA or just coming down to Mission or Chilliwack for our Speed Steel events you will want to buy a gun which you can get extra magazines for without taking out a second mortgage on the house. Some brands make you feel like you're buying the owner's kids a full year of university tuition. Others only make you feel you got raped a little bit. So consider the availability and cost of magazines and decent holsters into your choice.
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A newbie friendly metal 9mm?

Friend, the CZ SP-01 Shadow is IT

There's nothing else in its class that is going to touch it for accuracy, quality, and trigger. Nothing.

I spent a few years searching for a 9mm pistol, and that one thrashes everything else in its price range.

I don't care for SiG's, personally, and to me Alloy isn't Real Metal by a long shot ;)
 
multiman1 said:
Browning hi power or beretta 92fs, both with adjustable sights
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In my view the CZ is better value than either of these and comes with a better trigger out of the box. Not that they are bad guns and if one of these fitted you well they would be a good choice, just the CZ trigger is generally better.
 
traxdjs said:
Hello all,
I am new to the sport and am currently in the market for an accurate used 9mm preferably under $1000 and not a CZ as my friend who I go to the range with owns one.
I am looking at Sig p226 any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I've learned that it's not a sport but rather a collection of sports. If accuracy is your focus then it might mean your choice of the shooting sports is what is usually called "bullseye". 1911's are common in BE but I think most serious accuracy shooters pay more than you are budgeting. If money were not a mayor factor, I would likely take my SIG P-210 to the game.

If you are looking for a P-226 because it's SA/DA that's because you must start a stage in DA if you are shooting in the IPSC production division which is where a lot of new shooters start. That's what I did and I used a variation of the SIG P-226 which was the X-Five but again that is above budget. A standard model of the P-226 will work and work well in Production as they are a very reliable gun. Extreme accuracy isn't required in IPSC but the P-226 is plenty accurate enough.

Then you must consider calibre choice. Staying with IPSC Production, 9mm is definitely the choice as you will gain nothing from a heavier calibre. But Standard Division shooters often choose .40 S&W as that allows you to qualify for "major". Read and talk with people about the rules.

I'll stop there with the general advice to give careful consideration to what sort of shooting activities you are likely to evolve to. The sports usually favour one pistol design more than the others. Most of us have moved on from the initial plan in some way but the closer you can get to the right choice for you the better as changes are costly. You need to consider magazines, mag pouches, a good belt and ammunition costs. Don't forget good hearing and eye protection as they are a must. I suggest going to a club as a guest and talking to experienced shooters. As I was interested in IPSC, I went to a club that has a weekly practice night where I was able to try several pistols and get good first hand advice.
 
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Sig p226, glock 17 or a sw m&p. Handle all three and see which one feels the best, can't go wrong with either
 
Since the SIG P-226 might be on the short list try to handle both of their grip types. The Ergo or E grips have a very different feel compared to the standard SIG grips that are more common. I think you can see pictures of both on the Questar webpage.
 
Springfield Armories XDm-9
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7 yards, shooting off-hands, 10 shots (both fliers are entirely my fault)
 
Good for you getting a CZ and a Sig. As you get familiar with the gun, you will notice the pros and cons of each depending on your purpose. As another cgnutter suggested a Jericho steel frame which is a known clone of a CZ but a little cheaper. One of the best trigger out of the box but less accessories available. A bit picky on ammo since it uses a polygonal barrel but with a more frequent cleaning if you use bare lead reloads, you should be fine. Enjoy your new toys.
 
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I'd have to say the steel Jericho as well it was my first pistol and Still my go to when I want to punch tight groups or shoot fast. It has a great trigger pull and snaps back on target fast and for a grand you can likely still buy one and a case of ammo.
 
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