Can anyone help me make a choice ?

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Hey guys

I'm in the market for a new 9mm, I have a budget of about 850 before taxes and have done a lot of research on what I would like in a pistol. I am mainly looking for a pistol for simple recreational target shooting that's easily transitional in case I decide to get into competition shooting.

I have researched many guns, been to multiple shops and held many guns.

I haven't decided on steel or polymer

I do like the CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow, S&W M&P 9, Glock 17 I've held them but haven't had a chance to shoot. Would any CGNer be a Silverdale member with these guns that would be willing to meet up one weekend so I may test.

Also if anyone has any comments on the guns listed above or has any options on alternatives I'm open to any suggestions because I'm sure I've missed some options.
 
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For plastic guns, glock is at the top of the food chain. I wouldn't even consider any other plastic piece at this time.
For steel guns, I'm a 1911 fan.....STI Spartan iv and v are in your price range.
 
You can't go wrong with those choices in that price range. Beretta 92 is another choice in your budget. Hopefully you get to shoot a few of them - I've fired those guns and it's tough choice, but the Glock and MP are very similar so I would choose between the classic metal/hammer fired units (CZ/Beretta), and the striker fired poly guns (Glock/MP). For me it would be between the CZ and the MP9 and I'd have a hard decision.
 
If you're just plinking you may want to go cheap. I'm an ipsc shooter so my guns are purchased to fit within the guidelines of the class I'm shooting. Both the cz & glock have great reputations, if you don't need to meet a criteria as in gun class then it all comes down to what fits and feels good. I've got smaller hands than some and as a result I have to shift my grip to operate controls as on my para ordinance, but my hand size isn't an issue with my Tanfoglio "Eric", or sig 226. I'd suggest talking to the guys at your gun club and see if they will let ya cop a feel of their guns. The material the gun is made of is an interesting debate in itself. All my guns are metal, it gives them some heft to resist muzzle flip.
 
It will be plinking for now but it looks like I may try my hand at competition shooting in the next 6 months, something like IPSC production class or something.

So I would like the gun to be multipurpose.

I already have a tokarev and a buckmark camper for training
 
From the 3 you listed, CZ.
Excellent all around gun and has an accessory rail if you are into tacticool stuff.
the choice of 50% of the IPSC crowd and it ain't plastic.
Best buy for the buck too.
Have fun choosing.
 
Haha, well that makes sense I suppose. I have shot an ordinary 75b, does the shadow shoot the same ?

I haven't had any luck finding someone on my range with one that will let me shoot.
 
Steeltownguy said:
Haha, well that makes sense I suppose. I have shot an ordinary 75b, does the shadow shoot the same ?

I haven't had any luck finding someone on my range with one that will let me shoot.
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They will have the same feel as far a ergonomics go but the Shadow is significantly more front heavy due to the rail and extra metal on the muzzle part of the slide. I prefer the 75/85 models because they feel more balanced and still have very little recoil.

As for polymer pistols I'd look at the Walther PPQ or Glock.
 
Pistolwhiptricks said:
They will have the same feel as far a ergonomics go but the Shadow is significantly more front heavy due to the rail and extra metal on the muzzle part of the slide. I prefer the 75/85 models because they feel more balanced and still have very little recoil.

As for polymer pistols I'd look at the Walther PPQ or Glock.
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I do like the Walther PPQ - I have seen great reviews but haven't had a chance to hold it. The ones on the CGN vendor sites are a bit out of my price range..Unfortunately though there are no vendors around me that I know of that currently carry Walther and if they do they do not have stock.

I love the steel guns to death because of the nice weight but i have to say Glock. theres just something about them i love.
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I have to say I did like the feel of the glock - the one I had the change to hold was a Glock 32 - Competition Model. The only problem I found was that the grip was small and I have big hands. I am told even with the largest back strap it doesn't improve the grip all that much. Out of the polymer framed pistols the M&P9 fit me the best. For steel, I liked the 1911 but the Shadow felt just a bit better.
 
Steeltownguy said:
I have to say I did like the feel of the glock - the one I had the change to hold was a Glock 32 - Competition Model. The only problem I found was that the grip was small and I have big hands. I am told even with the largest back strap it doesn't improve the grip all that much. Out of the polymer framed pistols the M&P9 fit me the best. For steel, I liked the 1911 but the Shadow felt just a bit better.
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The CZ does have a great grip
 
Go with what fits your hand the best, but for large hands a full size Glock has always been a great gun. I own two Glock 17 Gen 4's and love them both. They are also probably the lowest price, and the most important thing for IPSC is how much you practice with your gun, not which gun you have. Buy one of the cheaper options that you like, and spend the rest on ammo.
 
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Go with what fits your hand the best, but for large hands a full size Glock has always been a great gun. I own two Glock 17 Gen 4's and love them both. They are also probably the lowest price, and the most important thing for IPSC is how much you practice with your gun, not which gun you have. Buy one of the cheaper options that you like, and spend the rest on ammo.
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I like that idea - unfortunately the dealer in which I was looking at a Shadow not has an OOS on the the gun so I am out of luck there. It seems as if Glock 17's and Shadows are hard to find. M&P's are everywhere.
 
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