First 9mm

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Looking to buy my first 9mm, I currently own a sig 1911 22 as my only pistol. I have a budget of around $700 so more then likely going to buy used off EE. I have been looking at older p226 any cons on the older w German ones? Also looking at glocks, p220, s/w. Any others I should look at this price range?
I'm a fairly new pistol shooter so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
 
Nbhunt3r said:
Never had much luck with the search function to be honest.
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Once you get the timeframe to search set properly, then it's more useful. IIRC, the default is lame. I have mine set to search from 3 yrs ago until today.

Looking at old threads will reveal common questions from people trying to help, like "Are you planning on getting into competition?", etc. More complete info on the use of the gun can greatly influence what you should buy. There is quite a bit of info in old threads that can help you out, either directly, or by opening your eyes to areas you may want to think about.
 
You will never get a satisfactory answer here. There are fanboys for every popular platform out there.
The age old answer is you gotta go try, hold and shoot as many as you can.

Just because the gun may be uncomfortable the first time, don’t discount it till you shoot it. Sometimes an ugly or uncomfortable gun may be your best shooter.
All the guns you’ve listed are good...or bad, in someone’s books!

$700 used can get you a very good quality firearm.
 
Still alive said:
....The age old answer is you gotta go try, hold and shoot as many as you can. ....
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...and the problem I have with that response by so many people, is that new pistol shooters don't really know how to hold a pistol properly. They haven't been shown a proper grip. So they'll hold a semi-auto like a revolver and then complain about it being front-heavy. If they had their support hand in the proper place, they'd have better leverage and it would feel more balanced. That sort of thing.

I recommend to people to find a good mentor, someone who can educate them and help out. Very tough to do at times, but if that can happen, the newbie is much better off. A bunch of us helped out a new shooter by giving her about 8-9 guns to try, the other night. I already taught her the proper grip, etc and she's a great shot, (2", 10-round groups at 10 yds, with a Buckmark). Now it's up to her to make a decision that matches her budget. :)
 
Fair enough. Though by the OP’s post, he does own a pistol already so I assumed he has some, albeit, possibly little experience in pistol shooting.

A good mentor is never a bad thing though. It’s easier to learn correctly than unlearn bad habits.
 
I’ve akways been a fan of the browning hi power. My fn hi power with adjustable sights is my favourite pistol.
 
Go to the gun shop and handle a bunch that's the only way you will know what you really want. None of the known models are bad. Cz-75, Beretta 92, Glock 17, S&W M&P, IWI Jericho... the list goes on and on. They are all good and a well maintained one will last you many many years. My only suggestion is to skip the Norinco stuff. It takes too much work to make them "good shooters" in my opinion it's just not worth it. People will argue with me but hey everyone's got an opinion and that's what you were looking for.
 
Still alive said:
Fair enough. Though by the OP’s post, he does own a pistol already so I assumed he has some, albeit, possibly little experience in pistol shooting.

A good mentor is never a bad thing though. It’s easier to learn correctly than unlearn bad habits.
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Someone's "experience" with a firearm often has nothing to do with their ability to use it. I see plenty of people at the range with lots of "experience" that can't hit the broad side of a barn and struggle to work their guns.
 
I just brought home this Beretta 92S. Im sitting here putting a bottle of scotch away and falling more and more in love with it. Maybe OP should get one of these. The heel mag release is really not a big deal if your only using on the range. Or more importantly take the time to be familiar with your pistol.
 
rci2950 said:
I just brought home this Beretta 92S. Im sitting here putting a bottle of scotch away and falling more and more in love with it. Maybe OP should get one of these. The heel mag release is really not a big deal if your only using on the range. Or more importantly take the time to be familiar with your pistol.
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If it's just a plinker then heel release is no issue. If you expect to compete and be reasonably fast then it's a deal breaker.
 
Old school P226's are great! They will run like a top and are certainly accurate. I've also found with old Sigs you can't have just one, they turn you into a collector.

Also, a Glock is another great choice.
 
For your needs I would stick to a hammer gun but that is just me.

1.SIG 226
2.Beretta 92FS
3.CZ 75B

Any of these will last you a lifetime. A used decent SIG is going to go another $100 over your budget but the other two are well in your reach for a low round count well maintained example. The 75B with a 13# mainspring fights for #2 on my list. The Beretta is a well designed pistol and is a solid #2. Both the SIG and the Beretta favours guys with medium large to large hands.

For what you want I would not go with a polymer striker fired gun. If you just have to have one then decent examples can be found on the EE for any of these:

1. SIG 320
2. M&P FS
3. Glock 17

The 320 is the best of this bunch IMHO. The M&P has a better grip angle for most and offers replaceable grip panels. The Glock 17 is, well a Glock, you will like it or hate it. They share the same reliability as the other five I mention. All three of the hammer guns will be mechanically more accurate than two of the three polymer guns I mentioned.

Take Care

Bob
 
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