What 9mm pistol to just shoot and shoot?

[searcher451]

My two favorite range pistols ever just happen to be 9mm: a Walther P5, and a Walther P99. You can't beat 'em for consistency, reliability, accuracy, dependability, or performance, IMO. I've tried a great many pistols from a great many manufacturers over the years, and I always come back to these two.

 

[Mossberg15]

Glock

I would go with a glock 17 it shoots really good if you ask me

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Glock 19, everybody needs one.

 

[oldbear]

It's been years since I have owned a 9 M/M, or any autoloader, but one of the few guns' I regret selling was my High Power. They have become pricey yet if the quality has been maintained they are well worth the investment.

 

[jon86]

Another vote for glock 17 here.

 

[hemiram]

I've had a Beretta 92 for a couple years that looks pretty much indestructible, and I recently got a couple of new ones that should outlast me easily, a S&W 5906, in great shape, and a Tanfoglio older Witness with the "Mossad" name on it instead. Both of these are all steel guns and the Mossad gun always gets laughs from people when they see it.

 

[rm86]

I'm suprises no one has mentioned the HK P30. I haven't personally shot one but held one the other day and the grip felt absolutely amazing, it just melted right into my hand. You should definitely at least hold one in a gun shop and check it out. Does anyone here have any experience with one I'd love to hear it.

 

[clang]

All steel - go for a S&W 5906 for stainless or Browning HiPower for class. CZ ain't bad either.

Most the new polymer guns (Glock, M&P, XD, FN, etc.) will also do a good job.

If I could only own one 9mm range gun, it would be my 5906. If the gun has to do carry duty, you might want to look for something lighter.

 

[conkmwc]

CZ-75B. Mine has seen 5,000 rounds and works like a champ. I tried several other 9mms before I held the CZ, but once I did the ergos made it clear it was made for me.

 

[Ledgehammer]

My glock 19 shoots so good - it's 100% on reliability so far and I have around 1000 rounds down range. I'm sure the 17 would be even better for a range gun. I shot my buddies beretta 92 and loved it also. I need one of those now. So my vote is either glock or Beretta. As always have fun dude.

 

[GreySmoke2]

Look for a good used S&W 5906. They are way over engineered and will outlast you. Replace springs as needed but it's made to last. Good shooter too.

 

[atomd]

I say most modern well made 9mms from a reputable company will be reliable and last through many many times their cost in ammo with minimal maintenance....so just get the one that feels the best to you. And even then, some have lifetime warranties which will keep it in service indefinitely. Lots of people on here will nitpick stuff to death (myself included) and say one brand stinks and another is great....but really it's harder to actually go wrong than it is to just go with your gut and get something that fits you. Sometimes even the best company will put out a few lemons. You'll know it when you pick it up and check it out. Good luck

 

[jonboynumba1]

Tons of good nines out there cheap used, Glock,Beretta,S&W's,sig pro,Springfield Armory XD, 1911 in 9mm, Browning HP or clone ect

FWIW I just aquired a Sig Pro 2022 in 9mm almost new cond. in box with night sights and 2 15 rounds mags for what a used Gen. 3 GLOCK would sell for! I almost bought one years ago in .40...this one is all German made (3 matching numbers with the nicer finish) I LOVE this gun! The first DA/SA trigger I've liked since 92

 

[TexasBill]

FNP-9 comes with three magazines and is an incredibly sweet-shooting gun. Another very nice pistol is the Beretta PX4 Storm. Beretta just reduced the list price to $499.00 but most stores have existing inventory at the old price. Bud's has them new for $459.00.

I have both pistols and think very highly of them. Each now has a couple thousand rounds through it with no problems.

Don't forget the Stoeger Cougar; it's the old Beretta Cougar but made at Beretta's factory in Turkey. They usually sell for less than $400.00 and have been very well reviewed.

 

[valorius]

I don't own any but it sounds like you're describing a Glock.

The OP didn't say he wanted to "shoot himself."

 

[CamaroLovr]

5906 is my vote too. I know a guy that put 18,000 rounds apiece through 2 last year and hasn't had a single misfire out of either. Thats what sold me on it and mine has had several thousand including several hundred of hollow points and not a hiccup. Check out Mec-Gars 17 round mags for some hi cap fun.

 

[Allentown]

Any Sig 9mm

Any CZ85 (or possibly 75)

Any Beretta 92

My brother loves his S&W 5906

Some say a Glock 17 is good for that also.

Another of my brothers has this 1911 style Para-ordinace LDA P18 9mm thats a TACK DRIVER..

 

[mohunter55]

i bought a glock 19 to just shoot and shoot, but i recently acquired a glock 22 in 40 s&w and its so much more comfortable than the 19, that i wish i would of bought a glock 17. A 17 is now at the top of my list, probably one of the gen 4's.

 

[Purgatory]

Any Glock 9mm except the 26 would be ideal for your purposes. 26 would do it just fine too, but no reason for a sub-compact without a full grip if it's just for shootin the crap out of it at the range or wherever.

Any full gripped XD's would fit the bill as well.

Any other 9 would be fine, but these two particularly would shoot and shoot while calling for the least amount of maintenance.

 

[JoeMal]

Glock...the answer to these questions is always Glock

 

[Pilot]

CZ-75B
Browning Hi Power
HK P7
HK USP/P2000/P30
Sig P226/228
Glock 17/19
1911 in 9MM
P-08 Luger (mine is an absolute work horse)

 

[STL73]

Sig Pro 2022. Great gun right out of the box. If you live in the South, you can get them at Academy regularly for about 500. Mags are not cheap, but the ammo is still reasonable.

 

[breacher]

What time is it? Glock

How's the weather? Glock

I have a G19 but I carry a Steyr. For about $250-270 after rebate from S&W the Sigmas from Buds are a good deal. Just gotta pull out a couple of extra springs and the trigger is half way decent.

 

[Squidbert]

I've shot a number of striker and hammer operated firearms over the years. As far as those chambered in 9mm are concerned, my personal favorites have been:

Sig SP2022 (VERY inexpensive, comes w/ night sights, can be had for ~$450, sometimes less)
Sig P226/P229 (if you have a few hundred more and prefer a non polymer frame)
Smith Wesson M&P
Springfield XD/XDm

Of the previously mentioned, I think I shoot my M&P9c and the Sig Pro 2022 the best - they just worked for me really really well. My first gun was an XD-9 and they're great! All listed are comfortable for extended sessions and very reliable IMO. The only caveat I can think of is the factory trigger on the M&P is horrible. After installing an Apex Tactical sear (~$40 and 10 min of work) it's a totally different gun - in a good way!

I was also VERY impressed with the 2022. It's "cheap" in price, but feels great in hand, is easy to shoot and is very accurate. It's one of the few polymer framed Sig's and a good few hundred less than its brothers, but it left me thoroughly impressed. I shot it better than I do my own P229.

Edit: Add the Sig P228 to the list. I haven't shot one, but I understand many to consider it to be one of the best balanced 9mm pistols out there. Again, a little more expensive and in line with the prices of a P226 or P229.

 

[pvthouse]

Glock 17. I have a 21 with a little over 1k rounds downrange.....not a single failure and I have cleaned it (maybe) three times. Kinda says it all when the m9 I've been issued can't even go a full mag without a ftf or an fte with cleaning befor and after qual. Just for what its worth man