What's the best 9mm for a newbie?

Cant tell which 9mm is the best for you. For me, it is a Glock. Some hated Glock and Some love Glock. Try DVC indoor shooting range as they have various pistol that you can try.
 
A lot will say Glock, and they may be right. In the end, it should be what you are most comfortable with, and what is within the budget you are willing to spend. I am relatively new to handguns and my first 2 aren't exactly the most practical for a lot competitive target shooting as one is a .50 mag and the other is a .22 mag. When I did start looking at a handgun, I had some personal criteria, and part of that was balance and feel. I ended up settling on a Sig Sauer P226. It feels great, it shoots great and it is a full metal construction, so no polymer in any parts like you will find with a lot of handguns. Not that there is any major issues with polymer as some swear by it, and my .22 mag is nearly entirely polymer.

For me, the P226 grips well, it feels well, it feels well balanced in my hand, and I feel comfortable with it bringing it up from holster into a fully sighted position. It doesn't feel too light and it doesn't feel too heavy to me. The flip side is that this is not a cheap handgun. You might find yourself looking elsewhere if price is an issue, but if it isn't, I highly recommend the P226.

The one catch you may find with the P226 is the lack of safety. Like a double action revolver, this handgun relies on a heavy 10 lbs trigger pull as it's primary safety, and will have a decocking lever to safely bring the hammer down. There is the DAK model that is double action only with a 6 lbs pull. This double action first pull can cause some issues if you decide to use it for competitive shooting as the first shot is always going to be a long travel with heavy pull, and subsequent follow up shots will have short reset (even shorter with the TacOps model) and a 3 to 4 lbs trigger pull, so it may take a bit to get the hang of it. This is where some may look at other firearms like the CZ shadow.

At the very least, the P226 is worth a consideration.
 
Well, nothing says class like an affordable Hi-Point.

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Hahaha, oohhh... Seriously, though, don't get a Hi-Point. They spread AIDS.


Pick whatever 9mm feels like the best fit, and shoot it as much as possible.
 
You live in Vancouver? Then the answer is EASY!

Go out to DVC Ventures in Coquitlam and try all the 9's they have. DVC is a rental range so it won't be a cheap day. But after a good session you'll know which pistol you want.
 
im always interested to see these posts.
we all know everyone finds different guns more comfy yet we all like to beat our chests and show what gun we are fanboys for.

in the end it all doesnt matter because its a individual comfort choice.

but let it not be said that i didn't take this opportunity to say Glock's are for people who still wish they drove Delorean's while listening to Journey on their tapedeck, get something current and way better.... like a Smith and Wesson M&P!

:)
 
If you have not started pistol shooting, a .22 cal is a good caliber to start. GSG 1911, Ruger Mk Series, Ruger 22/45 and Browning Buckmarks are good 22 cal pistols to start.
Before buying a larger caliber, try them first. You can ask other shooters if you can try their pistols. Buy suitable ammo and ask them politely for a few rounds. Grip, sight picture, weight and recoil are some of the factors you have to consider. Some shooters like all-steel/metal, some prefer polymer. They are all good, just a matter of preference.

klepper62 said:
What's the best 9mm hand gun for a newbie to learn to shoot with?
Beretta 92 fs? Glock 17 Gen 4, other suggestions?
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klepper62 said:
Some excellent suggestions, but what about the Beretta 92 FS?
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92FS has great handling and is a ton of fun to shoot but honestly, go to a gun shop or rental range and try them. Sure we could argue until the cows came home but in the end the biggest factor will be how the gun feels in your hand. To me a 92FS, 1911, CZ75 point really well in my hands while the G17 I tried just didn't feel right.

Oh, and whatever way you decide to go, look for a 22 kit for the pistol. That way you can train the basics with less recoil and on the cheap.
 
M&P 9. Tried a few and this felt the best in my hand. I will eventually get a Glock, but the MP is my first 9mm. Feels more like a 1911 in my hand, and I prefer that.

Great deals on new M&P 9s too.
 
BCRider said:
You live in Vancouver? Then the answer is EASY!

Go out to DVC Ventures in Coquitlam and try all the 9's they have. DVC is a rental range so it won't be a cheap day. But after a good session you'll know which pistol you want.
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I wish I did this when I first started. I highly recommend doing this before making a purchase on a 9mm. They got a wide array of selections to choose from. As someone mentioned already, doesn't hurt to also have a 22.
 
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