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I have now held all of these handguns that i am interested in. All feel rather good in my hand with no real winner in comfort. I havent fired any of them though and wont be before buying.

Glock 17 Gen 5
Sig P226
Walther PPQ m2
Beretta 92f2 Inox

What do you guys think I should choose?
 
Bagels said:
I have now held all of these handguns that i am interested in. All feel rather good in my hand with no real winner in comfort. I havent fired any of them though and wont be before buying.

Glock 17 Gen 5
Sig P226
Walther PPQ m2
Beretta 92f2 Inox

What do you guys think I should choose?
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Yes. All of them.

Just kidding get the sig.
 
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If you’re new to handguns, a DA/SA gun like the SIG or Beretta are great choices. They both have external safeties/decocker and you can start with a DA pull. More a peace of mind thing if you’re new and unfamiliar.

However, in stock form, the DA pulls of both guns are heavy and require you to learn how to transition between a DA to a SA pull. Spring and trigger kits are available for both to lighten the pull but this will add some cost down the road. There are many fine shooters who can transition easily so it can be done. It’s not a deal breaker, just a FYI.

Both guns also have external safeties/decocker, which I hate. But, again, many people find comfort in them. Not an issue if you train to use them properly. Just not my thing.

I’m a fan of the polymer striker guns. I like the simplicity and the one trigger pull. If you choose polymer, I would go with the PPQ. They have the best stock trigger of all the common striker guns out there. And the balance is nice.

Personally, I’m a Glock fan but I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. The trigger, even the Gen 5s, and the grip angle are usually the complaints. Again, nothing familiarization and training can’t overcome.
 
If this is your first pistol, go with the Glock. You have no biases regarding grip angle, barbecue lighter trigger vs SA/DA trigger, ergos etc.

Glock is a great platform and you’ll never run out of spare parts.

Have a 17 RTF2 and Gen 5 17 but I’m not a Glock fanboy yet (just an old school 1911 lover). If I had started out with a Glock, I’d be one.
 
Get the G17 (first).
Why?.....very simple to use safely, lots of reasonably priced parts & accessories, boringly tough and if you can work a manual can opener you can do most of the work yourself. ie. no Smith required.
My G17 is my Go To when I'm doing any type of holster/run & gun exercises. After thousands of rounds nothing has broken and it still looks great cosmetically.......
 
Nice selection and yet as some said if you are starting you probably already have a favorite. I would consider getting second hand as all of these will resale easily. On top a gun unless not well maintained will be reliable for many thousand rounds. Soending less on 1 might bring you to be able to get 2 instead of 1.

I played with all models mentioned, the way the gun fits in your hand should be number one consideration. If it feels funny, you will not enjoy it as much. The brick style grips of Glock can be a downer but shooting them wil’ be the best test for you. Take the time to go in gun shops and manipulated them. The Walter PPQ M2 sport is an incredible gun and if you find only polymer at this moment, it is coming in steel shortly in gun stores! This gun as far as i am concerned will be the best bet! Incredible trigger, beautiful grip!

Anyhow if it is your first, it wont be your last so happy shopping. :)
 
Since no CZ fan boys have chimed in, let me be the first. Try a Shadow 1. Lots on the EE for good price. Parts are plentiful, like Glock. Trigger is amazing and full steel frame absorbs recoil.
 
They're all quality guns, but out of those, I'd go with the Beretta myself (just a personal choice).

Like the man said, you should also check out the CZ 75 series; I think you question would be answered then.
 
Trigger control is the single most important skill to master in pistol shooting. Why get a gun with two distinctly different trigger pulls?
 
I would go with the Glock simply because the mags can be used in other pistol caliber rifles. Also, I have a Gen4 and am very happy with it if you wanted to save a few bucks over the Gen5. The Sig is a very close 2nd. No real bad options though. You may want to get a TT-33 also because they are dirt cheap and fun to shoot. My last piece of advice is to buy as many as you can as quickly as possible (even used are fine) just to plan for the off chance the desperate libs ban something in a hail marry attempt to gain support.
 
They are all good for various reasons. Glock is simple safe and reliable, the PPQ has one of the best triggers for a striker fired gun, 226 is a classic metal gun with a decocker which is nice for safety. beretta is an iconic design and has a large grip so good for guys with larger hands (struggling a little to find other attribute i like though). I would say the PPQ and 226 'might' be the easier ones to shoot accurately at the beginning.

Decide if you want steel hammer or polymer striker and then get the one that appeals to you the most. Chances are you will cycle through a few of these anyway. I did.

You left off the CZ75 (or clone) which merits consideration. That would be my pic because I like heavier steel guns, CZs have great triggers, I can shoot them reasonably well, and they feel good in the hand. There is a reason they are popular with the plinker and competitor.
 
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