9mm handgun

If you are planning to do competitions and want to go beyond IPSC Production forget the Shadow2. It is a 48oz brick designed solely for one sport and Division. For most the regular Shadow is a much better choice if you want a steel gun and the price difference will keep you on the range practicing for most of the summer. There are others including the Beretta 92FS and SIG 226 both have aluminum alloy frames. The SIG 320 and Walther PPQ right now are the two best striker fired polymer guns by far. The Glock 17/34 are good choices as is the M&P Pro in the polymer frame line up.

There are a lot of good guns out there. If you are a new handgun shooter, I would suggest you go with the DA/SA line up. The CZ line up has a number of good models as does SIG in their 226, and the Beretta with their 92 Series. I would not jump to the polymer guns until you develop good handgun handling skills.

Take Care

Bob
 
Any modern pistol will do what you want it to. I say Glock, but that's just me. Hit up some local guys and try before you buy.
That will tell you a lot more than all of us on here can.
 
if you want to get good at shooting get a glock or a beretta. If you want to get good at shooting targets get a shadow ;)
they are a great gun but not a service weapon. If i'm gonna get really good at shooting a gun its gonna be one i trust my life to.
 
CZ Shadow 1 would be good as you can use it in both IDPA and IPSC. The Shadow 2 is too heavy for IDPA and can only be used for IPSC. I have both and love them!

Thanks
 
I’ve had a few, Glock, M&P, FN , Shadow 1, And now a Shadow 2.

Out of them all, Shadow 1 was the nicest.
If you’re planning on any kind of Target shooting,
Forget about the first three.:)
 
TT1900 said:
Rubbish. What makes them an unsuitable service weapon?
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Canuck44 said:
Weight and cost perhaps.
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Love my Shadows, wicked competition pistols, but I would lean towards their questionable ability to function when dirty? Personally and anecdotally, 500 rounds max between cleanings on a square range, couldn't imagine taking one into a sandy or muddy environment.
 
smelly pete said:
Love my Shadows, wicked competition pistols, but I would lean towards their questionable ability to function when dirty? Personally and anecdotally, 500 rounds max between cleanings on a square range, couldn't imagine taking one into a sandy or muddy environment.
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Good point for that condition I would stay with the Glock..
 
Canuck44 said:
Weight and cost perhaps.

Take Care

Bob
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The only thing I would be concerned about is target grade triggers are typically too light for service weapons. When nerves set in it is very easy to shoot a light trigger unintentionally. There is a reason military triggers are usually on the heavy side. Other than the trigger weight nothing wrong with CZ 75's as a service weapon.
 
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