Which handgun to buy out of this list?

If you really want the G17 mos you can save money by buying the non-mos and buy a UM3 rail mount. 1) your red dot won't mount on a moving slide 2) you have a lot more choices for weaver rail red dot (just have to find a low profile one) 3) you can move to a diff gun
 
ShuterMcGavin said:
Which handgun would you recommend out of this list and why?

1. Glock 17 fixed sights or MOS (is MOS really worth the extra $150?) $900, $1050

2. Walter PPQ M2 5 inch 9mm $900

3. HK VP9 SFP9-SF $890

4. Smith and Wesson M&P9 9mm range kit. ($670for the whole kit)

5. Colt 1911 $1300


Also, I have small hands/short fingers. Which slide is the easiest to "rack'? I hate ones that are harder to 'rack'.
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Buy a 1911A1.

Our lives already have too much plastic junk in them.
 
Again great advice guys. The 1911 is out for me. I remember trying 1911 when i took my courses and also a sig p226 wannabe. Both slides were a little harder on my hands than i wanted them to be. and p226 wannabe was too big for my hand. Im going to go to the gun store and try one of them that are in stock. That will leave me with 2 left. I really like the look and the price of the MP9 range kit, $750 to my house vs $1020 with no range kit to my house for the PPQ and the HK. However , I have nothign but great reviews for both VP9 and PPQ. I am only buying one handgun.
 
Hey Shuter,
Word of advice, if you're going the M&P route, hit the EE here. There are range kits available for less than $600 if you are patient, esp with the 2.0 coming out soon.
The extra change you save can get you an Apex trigger kit or more ammo. And who can't use more ammo?
It's what I would do.
 
ShuterMcGavin said:
... The 1911 is out for me. I remember trying 1911 when i took my courses and also a sig p226 wannabe. Both slides were a little harder on my hands than i wanted them to be.
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Not sure why I am having a hard time with this criteria. Don't mean to be mean...but the difficulty of racking a slide seems like an odd requirement. I'm not a big strong guy and I've never had an issue with dozens of different semi-autos of different manufacturers, actions, calibres, and so on. Also, springs will soften up with use. Also, you can change them to a degree to lighten them up. Not saying you have to change from what you want but maybe spend some more time shooting different guns, if you have not already. Sounds like a first impression has left a lasting impression and you are short-changing yourself in terms of options. I wish you success and happiness in your choice.
 
From numerous trips to the range letting newbies try out my 1911s the consensus is they don't know how to hold it for ease of racking. Most try to do it with their wrist struggling with it (very funny so I let them continue).
When I can't hold back the laughter anymore show them how easy it is by one of two method; both of which locks the wrist, uses the forearms to rack. Easy as pie.
NVShooter said:
Not sure why I am having a hard time with this criteria. Don't mean to be mean...but the difficulty of racking a slide seems like an odd requirement. I'm not a big strong guy and I've never had an issue with dozens of different semi-autos of different manufacturers, actions, calibres, and so on. Also, springs will soften up with use. Also, you can change them to a degree to lighten them up. Not saying you have to change from what you want but maybe spend some more time shooting different guns, if you have not already. Sounds like a first impression has left a lasting impression and you are short-changing yourself in terms of options. I wish you success and happiness in your choice.
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Get someone familar with the 1911 to show you how to rack it easily and safely (always pointing downrange). Easy when done right, even with 18lb+ 1911 springs.
ShuterMcGavin said:
Again great advice guys. The 1911 is out for me. I remember trying 1911 when i took my courses and also a sig p226 wannabe. Both slides were a little harder on my hands than i wanted them to be...
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I have decided I am going to go with the Walther PPQ M2 5 inch. The cheapest I have seen from a store is $899 with free delivery. Anyone know if any legit places are selling it cheaper? I have checked many places in this site already.
 
A Glock 17 harder to rack than a 1911?, don't believe that. Glock 17 is my second favorite range gun after the CZ Shadow 2, which by the way is hard to rack relative to the Glock, but actually don't find any handgun really hard to rack. One thing I found is that with use, they all get worn in and easier to rack. Also, holding and racking a handgun is one thing, actually firing it is another as you may be surprised at what you thought was comfortable to hold, didn't feel the best when actually fired. Weight, balance, bore axis, etc, etc all come into play. If possible, try them out first before you buy.
 
ShuterMcGavin said:
I have decided I am going to go with the Walther PPQ M2 5 inch. The cheapest I have seen from a store is $899 with free delivery. Anyone know if any legit places are selling it cheaper? I have checked many places in this site already.
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have a look at the Canik tp9sa before commit to your buy...
 
Try first one shoot gun. Moreover, you want to make your shooting more interesting then try clay shooting courses like focus loop hypnosis, personalized custom hypnosis and Preshot routine etc . With the use of these courses you can make your shooting game more effective and feel fun while you are in competition.
 
ShuterMcGavin said:
Which handgun would you recommend out of this list and why?

1. Glock 17 fixed sights or MOS (is MOS really worth the extra $150?) $900, $1050

2. Walter PPQ M2 5 inch 9mm $900

3. HK VP9 SFP9-SF $890

4. Smith and Wesson M&P9 9mm range kit. ($670for the whole kit)

5. Colt 1911 $1300


Also, I have small hands/short fingers. Which slide is the easiest to "rack'? I hate ones that are harder to 'rack'.
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for yourself > hk vp9 or the PPQ- good ergonomics since you mention you have small hands
 
ShuterMcGavin said:
I have decided I am going to go with the Walther PPQ M2 5 inch. The cheapest I have seen from a store is $899 with free delivery. Anyone know if any legit places are selling it cheaper? I have checked many places in this site already.
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Good choice. Great pistol
 
I've had all but the M&P. The most accurate is the PPQ. It shoots on par or better than Sig Sauer X5's. If you are just a casual target shooter the paper doesn't lie.
Only accurate guns are interesting. PPQ all the way.

Rich
 
I own every pistol you have mentioned. You also haven't stated if you have a budget?

If you're talking a quality USA made pistol, you can't beat the M&P 9 range kit. Way better ergos than a Glock. And price if fantastic.

But in my honest opinion, get yourself a Sig p 226. They are the best pistols out there. I would never sell any of my sigs.
 
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