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MattE93

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Looking at possibly getting my first 9mm handgun. I like the the looks and price of the Girsan regard and tenda has them on sale for a sweet $440 right now.

Anyone on here own them. If so how are they, and how do the compare to the real deal Berretta 92? Being a fairly new handgun shooter I am open to other suggestions in the $400-$700 price range as well. Have also considered a SIG P320, glock 17, S&W MP9
 
All of your other 3 choices I would take before the girsan.
Or, perhaps try to find a used beretta 92fs on the EE in your price range?
Also consider a cz shadow sp-01 from the EE if polymer striker fired guns aren’t as appealing to you.
 
Most people who don't like the Girsan Regard have never shot one.
Had one for a while and never had any issues with it.
Another option might be one of the inexpensive Chinese/Norinco 1911s.
Girsan makes a 1911 as well.
Both of the 1911s are available in 9mm if you look hard enough.
Lanz has the Norinco 1911 in 9mm for $370.
 
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The M&P 9 2.0 is a great option for a first handgun, the range kit is a great deal as it comes with everything you need as a starter package. Its also shoots well and had nice weight.
 
MattE93 said:
Looking at possibly getting my first 9mm handgun. I like the the looks and price of the Girsan regard and tenda has them on sale for a sweet $440 right now.

Anyone on here own them. If so how are they, and how do the compare to the real deal Berretta 92? Being a fairly new handgun shooter I am open to other suggestions in the $400-$700 price range as well. Have also considered a SIG P320, glock 17, S&W MP9
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There is nothing wrong with the Girsan, it is on par with the original and actually doesn't use MIM parts like the Beretta does, real steel all the way. That being said, is it the right gun for your purpose? If you plan on getting in to any type of shooting sport then all of your other choices are a better way to go. The guns you are comparing are apples to oranges, the Girsan is a steel framed hammer fired handgun while the other three are striker fired polymer pistols.
Best advice I can give is shoot as many of them as you can before you purchase, do you have a rental range nearby? All 4 handguns you have mentioned are fantastic guns, you just have to determine which one fits your hand best and tugs on your heartstrings the most!
Good luck on your decision,, no matter which you choose you will buy another down the road :)
 
For a range plinker the Girsan is great, very well made. Does everything a Beretta 92F does and no plastic parts. $440 and free shipping is hard to beat.
Much better trigger then any striker fired unit, way above any Norinco Product for quality. I always liked the soft shooting 92's but didn't want to drop $1000 on one.
I've had mine for a few years now, they were around $400 when they were first released, no issues with it at all and it's accurate.
 
Handle one. I personally found Beretta style, to be bricks. Way too big for my hand. SO I thought I try a Beretta 92D compact. Well that was even worst. It was the size of a Full Size 226R, minus no room for my pinky.
 
If it helps any with suggestions I’ve owned a Norinco 1911 in .45 ACP before. It fit my hand well, just wanted 9mm over .45 ACP to get better at fundamentals. I was also looking for something a little nicer and smoother to shoot.

I am quite fond of the looks of the P320 as well and I guess it’s hard to go wrong with a gun that the US military chose but it is also near the top of my budget.
 
It's your first, but it won't be your last. While I'd suggest to buy once cry once, you'll pick up whatever your eyes and wallet desire, and then start figuring out what you like and don't like before shopping for a new one.
 
I've owned various 92 SB/FS models for about 30 years. I still have one but mostly for nostalgia reasons ( Die Hard, Lethal Weapon). They are dead nuts simple to maintain and very reliable when lubed. They also function well due to the straight feed from the mag and the wide open ejection port. I've only shot one Girsan and it felt about the same but the stock trigger wasn't great. The finger grooved grip on the Girsan was quite comfortable.

Having said all that, I still don't shoot the 92 much. I'm not a DA/SA fan nor one of the slide mounted safety. I would personally take the Glock, M&P or P320 over the Beretta...unless I was reliving Nakatomi Plaza!
 
MattE93 said:
If it helps any with suggestions I’ve owned a Norinco 1911 in .45 ACP before. It fit my hand well, just wanted 9mm over .45 ACP to get better at fundamentals. I was also looking for something a little nicer and smoother to shoot.

I am quite fond of the looks of the P320 as well and I guess it’s hard to go wrong with a gun that the US military chose but it is also near the top of my budget.
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P320 is a very nice pistol, at least 5-6 people I shoot with often own them and they are a dependable and great looking gun. The whole modular concept is pretty damn cool also I think. They come up on the EE for a good price quite often, saving yourself a few bucks on a used one isn't a bad way to go either. I shot with a guy the other day shooting a P320 X5 Legion, now that is a damn nice gun, maybe even my new dream gun lol
 
Your first doesn't have to be a compromise. Get something with a proven track record. Well used helps with the price. This could also apply to relationships.
 
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P320 is a very nice pistol, at least 5-6 people I shoot with often own them and they are a dependable and great looking gun. The whole modular concept is pretty damn cool also I think. They come up on the EE for a good price quite often, saving yourself a few bucks on a used one isn't a bad way to go either. I shot with a guy the other day shooting a P320 X5 Legion, now that is a damn nice gun, maybe even my new dream gun lol
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AND he had his highest finish ever ( top 7) in a match!
 
Maybe Ill hold off till I find a good price on a P320. I love SIG P226, shot one at a range once and liked it, but they are a little steeply priced for my taste
 
A friend pointed me at the 380-1911 from Browning as an intermediate between 22lr and 9mm if your budget isn't a huge concern over time
 
hsatimmy said:
A friend pointed me at the 380-1911 from Browning as an intermediate between 22lr and 9mm if your budget isn't a huge concern over time
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Ammo is expensive; but can be reloaded. Good small personal defense pistol; but .380 is pretty much obsolete.
 
Take a look at the CZ line of pistols, and you'll find something you like quite quickly. You can also find used/surplussed CZs on the market.
 
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