My first 9mm
- Thread starter flying squirrel
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Bakercakes
Regular
- Location
- Kelowna, British Columbia
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This advice above should have come with a tablespoon of salt.
Anything can break, lightweight isn't always a good thing, high cap. mags (over 10rds) are prohibited in Canada, and since buying or keeping guns for self-defence isn't a valid reason to have firearms' lic. in Canada, we don't call them weapons either.
Ok, what you said about the 10 round limit in magazines is true, so high cap. mags shouldn't factor in on your decision on which FIREARM (it really doesn't matter what I call them) to get. But that being said, in a more realistic approach, IMO the glock is a tough one to beat in terms of reliability, price and overall ruggedness, (you've got to be a pretty negligent gun owner to break a glock). But you really can't go wrong with any of those options.
And being lightweight for a pistol a positive prop, in most instances.
This advice above should have come with a tablespoon of salt.
Anything can break, lightweight isn't always a good thing, high cap. mags (over 10rds) are prohibited in Canada, and since buying or keeping guns for self-defence isn't a valid reason to have firearms' lic. in Canada, we don't call them weapons either.
Ok, what you said about the 10 round limit in magazines is true, so high cap. mags shouldn't factor in on your decision on which FIREARM (it really doesn't matter what I call them) to get. But that being said, in a more realistic approach, IMO the glock is a tough one to beat in terms of reliability, price and overall ruggedness, (you've got to be a pretty negligent gun owner to break a glock). But you really can't go wrong with any of those options.
And being lightweight for a pistol a positive prop, in most instances.
I own a 92FS and a M&P9, and have fired several other handguns as well. Each have their strong points and weak points, for lack of a better term. One thing that you should know about the CZ is that the slide isn't very tall, and is somewhat difficut to operate if you have big fat fingers......
As others have said, try out as many handguns as possible before you make your final decision. And as 00Buck mentioned, there's a good chance you'll purchase more than one over time, so don't worry too much about finding the "perfect" handgun.......
Paul
As others have said, try out as many handguns as possible before you make your final decision. And as 00Buck mentioned, there's a good chance you'll purchase more than one over time, so don't worry too much about finding the "perfect" handgun.......
Paul
Agreed, Looks like someone double fisted the Kool-aid.
I just bought my first 9mm also about a month ago, and after trying out many guns, including a Glock, Beretta, CZ-75, 9mm 1911, and MP9mm, I found the CZ was my favorite to handle and shoot. I got a nice CZ from a fellow CGN in EE for around $600, in like new condition. I would of chose the Beretta a close 2nd, but if the Glock feels good in your hand, then go for it.
Beretta 92 is one of the best for a novice shooter. Is very easy to take down for cleaning and has a solid feel in the hand. Is a bit bulky if you have small hands. Hi-Power is a nice piece, but is dated. Never owned a Glock so no opinion there. Colt 1911 in 9mm is real nice as well and can be found in your price range.
- Location
- Regina, SK
I really like my GLOCK 17 lots! I have shot other 9mm and my G17 fits me the best. Also the Glock is tough, lots of aftermarket support, isn't picky about ammo and you can mistreat it all day long and it will still shoot.
Downside... Glock barrels have a few weaknesses, shooting un-jacketed rounds is generally not recommended. If you reload, the "loose" glock barrel will give you the "Glock buldge" in your casings, some say it's dangerous some say it isn't YMMV
However... try this with other handguns and see how they fair...
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Downside... Glock barrels have a few weaknesses, shooting un-jacketed rounds is generally not recommended. If you reload, the "loose" glock barrel will give you the "Glock buldge" in your casings, some say it's dangerous some say it isn't YMMV
However... try this with other handguns and see how they fair...
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Depends on both the pressure and the brass...using Starline brass I have only glock-bulged cases I intentionally vastly exceeded the normal pressure guidelines on.
My usual target stuff is relatively hot...more oomph than average factory 10mm for sure, and I do not bulge the cases at all.
Starline is quality brass, though. It does not bulge until I start doing big loads of 800x...the bulges show up around 8 grains IIRC and get scary by 10 grains.
Of course by that point you are WAY beyond the book limits and are trying to stuff a rifle into your glock.
Starscream
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Alberta
I'd imagine that sigs and beretta wouldn't fire either and would still be fine if you picked them up and fired. I'd bet money my 1911 would still be fine after that too.
Bit of a pointless test.
- Location
- London, Ontario
Smith and Wesson M&P9 is the one to get!!!
