What is the best make and model to get for a 9 mm handgun?

Answer 1

That's for YOU to decide. There are so many different models out there, and all of them will feel different in your hand.

What you DO want to look for are reliability and durability.

Most any handgun over $400 will give you both. Under that, quality takes a nose dive.

Manufacturers that I would recommend include Glock, Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer, Browning, Smith & Wesson, H&K, Ruger...which is most of the major brands. Kel-Tec and Taurus are also good, even though you might find some of their guns being sold below the $400 price point.

If you can, I'd suggest you find a firing range that rents guns. That way you can try out a few different kinds before you commit to buying one. You might even find that you can handle a larger caliber, such as .40 or .45.

Answer 2

LOL. A loaded question (pun intended). Lets break down the choices between target shooting/plinking and straight self-defense. For having a good time at the range, I would choose an steel or aluminum framed FULL-SIZE single-action or single/double action pistol with at least a 4" (5" is preferable) barrel. These models include the Beretta 92FS, CZ-75, Tangfolio (TZ-75 clone of CZ-75), Ruger P-89, SigSauer P226, Browning Highpower (or FNH without the "expensive" word on the slide), and 1911 clones in 9mm (these are expensive). And yes, there are polymer-frame handguns like Glock and HK-but these are not for everyone. Sorry, but I am a traditionalist when it comes to target shooting. Nothing beats good metal for me because life is short and I don't intend on shooting the life out of a gun. For self-defense, these guns will do but you can also add variants that are compact or subcompact and made by most of the companies I have just listed.. A 3-4" barrel is all you need for self-defense. There is no such thing as a "best handgun". There are classics in 9mm (Highpower, SigP210, Walther P-38/P-1) and modern "classics" (if you want to call them that) like the CZ-75, Beretta 92, and Glock. I would gather that you are looking for a good utilitarian auto postol more than anything else. Just make sure the thing has substantial barrel length and is not some cheap piece of junk. You might also want to find a rental range in your area. Some guns are highly-rated, but also have things about them that you might abhor. BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR MONEY!

Answer 3

I have owned a Glock Mod.19, and a S&W Sigma, both functioned flawlessly, and were comfortable to shoot. I have also shot some Sigs in 9mm, and they were definitely quality handguns.

I would suggest that you find a shooting range in your area that rents handguns, and "test drive" different models to see what you like. This will be better than buying a handgun based on a small number of subjective opinions on the internet. We all have different sized hands, and what might feel comfortable to one person may not feel comfortable to another person. I just think you'll be able to make a better decision on what to buy, based on how different models work for you.

Good luck, and keep safe.

Answer 4

Well you didn't mention the intended role of the gun. And it does matter. For instance in a concealed carry gun I would want a subcompact while for a home defense gun I would opt for a full sized model. For a competition pistol I would be looking for something different even yet.

Just a few rules of thumb, if you looking for defensive pistol, don't go cheap if you think your life may depend on it. On the other hand instead of buying a top of the line pistol, I'd rather see you spend your money on practice ammo instead of a bunch of bells and whistles.

Find a pistol that fits your hands well, and has a decent trigger in terms of length of pull, weight and over travel. I dislike conventional double action pistols. The short pull for the first shot followed by a long heavy pull for subsequent shots takes a while to master and with striker fired or double action only autoloaders there is no reason to fool with it.

Answer 5

That depends on you. See which ones fit your hand well and don't feel awkward to hold. Test fire some if you can. There are ranges that allow you to rent a gun to try out.

Buy a good one. Cheap firearms are unreliable, inaccurate, and will provide constant frustration until you buy a good one. Go ahead and make the initial investment to buy a good one. The brands mentioned in a previous post for good, reliable handguns are good choices. You don't have to spend $1000, but under $500 you are getting into cheap and not worth the money.

Answer 6

Since you specified .9mm I have to say the Glock Model 19. It is a great all around .9mm, user friendly, high capacity, accurate and reliably. If you need a full-size nine consider the Glock Model 17. If you need something smaller consider the Glock Model 26.

Good luck.

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Answer 7

Glock 17 ,19 or Springfield Armory Xd-9

Answer 8

take a seem on the female Smith series from Smith & Wesson. That line is designed highly for a lady to carry. the motorcar's are available in 9mm (9x19mm Luger), besides the undeniable fact that i trust they are all double-action purely, that would want to or might want to no longer be something you opt for. Used can fee you upwards of $350-$four hundred+ searching on suited variety and condition. Sig Sauer (Sig hands) makes a small variety, i trust the P232 its stated as. that is chambered in .380 ACP - a similar cartridge to the 9mm. With a .380 ACP +P in a sturdy hollow factor (Cor-Bon, Golden Sabre, etc.) you will get sturdy close decision preventing means. for sure, see to it that the gun is in sturdy mechanical structure and could competently fireplace +P lots - they are loaded to higher stress, and use elementary .380 ACP for each-day prepare - keep the +P's for wearing and each once in a lengthy time period prepare so that you know what to assume. This Sig P232 has an exterior hammer and a double-action/unmarried-action means. The Sig will run you upwards of $350-$four hundred+ in sturdy structure used as well, so there is no longer a significant fee distinction. in case you belong to a gun club, see if someone tutor you a thanks to shoot those guns in the experience that they have got them. Your next maximum suitable wager is to envision those out at a gun keep and examine out the triggers and note what you want. Ask the clerk in case you could dry-fireplace the pistol - drop the mag, rack the slide to make positive its empty, factor it in a chance-free route and examine out the set off modes. concentration on the points of interest - in case you could squeeeeeze the set off conveniently at distinct speeds until eventually the hammer drops, with out misaligning the points of interest, there's a strong danger you'll do properly with that gun immediately out of the field. the base line is to prepare at a form.

Answer 9

I like the Glock model 19, but the Sig Sauers are great guns. For an economical choice, look for a Ruger p89.

Answer 10

In 9mm a Beretta or Glock is hard to beat, depends on if you want a DA or DAO. Browning Hi-Power is a perennial good choice, Browning designs are timeless and excellent.

A 9mm is the last choice of caliber for anything other than target shooting though.