9mm construction

[beag_nut]

Hi, all.
Thinking of a 9mm range gun. Concealability of no concern. Must be available in a max. 10 round version (new CT laws). MUST have a steel slide-on-steel rails construction. Rest of frame could be polymer. Must be current production. CANNOT be 1911 style.
Problem is, few manufacturers and reviewers get that deeply into construction details. First thoughts were Sig and Beretta, but not 100% sure of them. Any Rugers fit the bill? What else, while ignoring Taurus and CZ, might fit the bill?
Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[William_Broadus]

Just curious, what about CZ construction has eliminated them from consideration?

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[FL-NC]

I prefer striker fired pistols, like Glock, S&W M&P, Ruger SR, or maybe XD. If I was going to get a DA pistol it would be a Sig 226 or 229. Don't care for Beretta, used it in the mil and was not happy with it at all.

 

[RA40]

Striker or hammer fired type?

 

[beag_nut]

"Just curious, what about CZ construction has eliminated them from consideration?"


Nothing about construction, but rather customer support (already have 5 Rugers, where CS is supreme).

 

[sigarms228]

Most metal frame SIGs are aluminum alloy frame though you can buy stainless steel frame P226 and P229 like the Stainless Elite series and they are excellent pistols. With rare exceptions Beretta are aluminum alloy frame. Poly frame pistols almost all have steel tabs in the poly frame or sub frame that the slide rides on.

SIG P320 or Walther PPQ 5 inch might be worth you looking at as far as a range gun among many other possibilities as far as poly frame.

 

[beag_nut]

Striker or hammer fired type?

Doesn't matter. Already have both, which please me.

 

[Teachu2]

"Just curious, what about CZ construction has eliminated them from consideration?"


Nothing about construction, but rather customer support (already have 5 Rugers, where CS is supreme).

Then get a Glock 34.

 

[bannockburn]

beag_nut

I love my Ruger SR9c for it's great ergonomics, overall design, and construction. Don't know if it has steel rails in the frame but if you're into Rugers I would think an SR9, 9E, or American Pistol would serve you very well as a 9mm. range gun.

 

[v35]

CZ factory support has been excellent for me. Don't know why you would think otherwise.

 

[BSA1]

Another vote for the Ruger SR9c. It is designed for a 10 round magazine that fits flush with the bottom of the grip.

If you are ever in a free state you can used 17 round magazines with a grip sleeve.

 

[DIY-Pete]

FNS-9. The rails are steel and replaceable. You can get it with a frame safety or without. I have close to 5000 rounds through mine with no issues at all.

Pete

 

[zb338]

Striker fired pistols are usually the worse pistols for a decent trigger.
Have you considered a Smith & Wesson 9MM revolver?

Zeke

 

[AStone]

Another vote for Ruger SR9c. I love mine. Best of 3 9's I've owned by far.

I'm trading it for an LC9s soon, but that's driven by size and concealability.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

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[Thompsoncustom]

CZ has outstanding customer service maybe hes confusing them with the CZ clone importer EAA.

 

[beag_nut]

FNS-9. The rails are steel and replaceable. You can get it with a frame safety or without. I have close to 5000 rounds through mine with no issues at all.

Pete

What make is that?

 

[beag_nut]

I have had industrial experience with machine tools made by Czech's. Wasn't impressed. Plus, their being entirely imported casts a lesser light on the offerings.

Been several mentions of examples which "might" have steel-on-steel. I would like to know which truly are.

 

[beag_nut]

Striker fired pistols are usually the worse pistols for a decent trigger.
Have you considered a Smith & Wesson 9MM revolver?

Zeke

I have a striker-fired LC9s, which is quite enlightening. And of revolvers I have several, but will never have a 9mm version.

 

[Thompsoncustom]

Hmmm thats gonna be a hard bill to fill than. If your looking for prefect machining that pretty much rules out ever polymer gun as most stamped steel internals and MIM parts. Id say a high dollar 1911 would be a good place to start but you said cant be a 1911.

 

[Murphys Law]

Have you considered the Browning Hi-Power? Its available with ten round mags, is steel on steel, is still in production, etc. Its also considered to be a very accurate pistol.

 

[DIY-Pete]

What make is that?

https://www.fnamerica.com/products/handguns/fns-series/fns-9/

It comes with either 10 or 17 round mags depending on local laws.

Pete

 

[GeoEmeritus]

Beag_nut

One vote for the Beretta. Mine is a commercial M9 which is essentially identical to the 92F. It is a double-action/single-action which means a long, heavy intial trigger pull (about 13lb on mine but I put in a Wilson hammer spring bringing it to about 8 1/2 lb now). For range use you could just cock the pistol manually for the first round and have single action (about 4 1/2 to 5lb) for the rest of the magazine. 10 round Beretta mags are available (i'm in CA). I haven't had mine past 10 yards yet but it's one ragged hole from rest at that range. Big, easily visable sights.

--Geo

 

[RA40]

The Browning Hi Power that Murphys Law mentions is a nice pistol to consider. I wish I could get a HK VP9 but CA folks are limited. The P2000 I like quite a bit and the replaceable backstrap allows for a variety of hand sizes.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

HK VP9 or P30