Glock 17, PPX, H&K SFP9 or FNH FNS 9???

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So I'm looking for a pistol and it will be my only one (for now). I haven't owned one in 4 years and am getting back into shooting. I'm having trouble deciding what to pick. Any insight would be appreciated.

I have shot all except the FNS but can't decide which to get.

Glock gave me tightest groupings but could've just been lucky.

Loved the feel of the H&K but not sure about warranty and parts, etc.

I have heard FNS is similar to a Glock except it costs less. Again, not sure about warranty and parts.

PPX is the cheapest and is a comfortable decent shooter, same thing with warranty and parts.

That all being said, how much of a factor should aftermarket support and warranty/serviceability be?

I should asking mention I'm half considering a CZ shadow.

Thanks and sorry for the long post.
 
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I guess the less money I have to spend to be satisfied with my purchase the better. I'm thinking $850 is the top of my budget. H&K and the Glock are roughly the same price (at max budget), PPX the least and FNS right in between. Also, I'm a lefty and Glock is the least friendly for that. I am interested in eventually getting into IPSC or some form of action shooting, which is partially why I wonder about aftermarket and parts availability in general.
 
I'm really not a fan of the PPX, just seems like another sub standard pistol and felt like a brick to shoot. The FN's are decent guns but my exposure to them is minimal. The SFP9 will likely be the next pistol I buy but I'm a huge believer in glock. They do everything they're supposed to, and they do it well. Plus nothing comes close to aftermarket availability like glock has and you can find a lightly used gen 4 glock for around 650-700 if you're patient. All in, I've yet to find a handgun that can best the glock as an all around service pistol.

I'm remind of this:

Cheap guns aren't good, and good guns aren't cheap.
 
Glock for the win... Yes, they're boring and common, but that is the beauty of it.

My brother has a PPX. Nice pistol, decent shooter, but mags and holsters are a PAIN to find. Ditto for the FNS, with maybe even less support!

The H&K is a very nice pistol, but it's been proven over and over H&K doesn't care about you... Parts and warranty work are nonexistent.

CZ Shadow is a great pistol, but HEAVY... An asset for some things, but a drawback for others.

Parts and warranty aren't usually big factors, unless you need them... Then they're HUGE!

Buy the Glock and you won't need another pistol.
 
Ppx is meh. The glock is great. The fns is like the glock but just a little short of the mark. The sfp9 is like the glock but with better ergonomics and fully ambi controls and arguably a nicer trigger(which it should be being a single action trigger vs glocks double action.)
 
I have shot the Glock and the PPX, and own an FNS9LS. I really liked the Glock and shot it well, I don't like the PPX, the slide is so thick it bothers me,lol, but that is personal. I am also a lefty, which is why I bought the FNS, which is pretty much ambidextrous other than the take down lever. Mags are expensive but very well built, good thing you get 3 with the gun, and Solely Canadian makes a fantastic holster for it. The FNS has been a reliable, accurate firearm, and it is built very well. I honestly don't think either of the more expensive guns you have asked about are worth hundreds of dollars more than an FN, but that's a personal opinion, and I have never shot the HK.
If you are a lefty, I would take a good look at the FN, they are a great pistol for the money
 
I like the PPX , the trigger is nice and it fits my hand better than my 228.
Be aware that Walther warns against a steady diet of +P and states it will cause premature wear and states not to shoot +P+ or similar high pressure loads.
As others have said accessories are hard to find and I would assume parts as well.
I'd say Glock if you plan on shooting it a lot or want to tinker with it.
 
The Glock will require the least support and parts and accessories are plentiful. What you may spend on the gun itself, you will save on headaches and cost on sourcing accessories, mags, parts and holsters. Lots of lefties shoot Glocks well so it's a matter of training and getting used to it.

The PPX is a lower end gun with a surprisingly good trigger. Nothing really bad to say about it except it's blocky and you may not like it for long. Call it a hunch.

The FN is a great choice. Totally ambi. Has a solid heft to it. I've shot Edgy's many times and it's always gone bang. Equipping it may be an issue with mags and holsters. Don't know about parts. If supply was not an issue, I would consider this gun esp for the price point.

The HK is a fine gun. But nothing more or less so than any other ones out there. It does everything well but so do the others. Parts and accessories may be an issue also.

If polymers are your thing, take a look at the PPQ and the SIG P320. The supply chain for these guns are improving esp with the SIG.

The CZ is in an entirely different category completely! Cost, metal gun, specific purpose etc.
 
I just bought an M&P 9mm 2.0 for $699 + tax (literally, I just got off the phone with Select Shooting Supplies). It too is another decent option.

I still think the Ruger 9E provides the best bang for the buck.

There are a lot of great suggestions here, the rest is up to you.
 
PPX is now out of production, I would be a little hesitant on that one.
SFP is really nice, my friend has one but it took him a while to find a holster he liked as the aftermarket isn't that big for it yet. I liked it but wouldn't buy one since I'm not a fan of the lever mag release, I have to break my grip to reach it. I shot a better group with it than my Glock though.
Glock has the biggest aftermarket. I personally went with a Glock since I could use the mag and slide release without breaking my grip. Endless amount of sights, holsters and accessories available for it too so you can really personalize it to your liking.

It's not on your list but every time I hold a Sig P320, it fits my hand so nice I'm tempted to snag one up, and it's a pretty attractive price at under $800 at some places.
 
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