Please recommend a 9mm pistol?

Question

I have a Glock .40 S&W. I am interested in buying an inexpensive, yet reliable 9mm for use on the range. It may serve as a defense weapon, but primarily for range use. 9mm is cheaper to shoot.

Do you have any recommendations? I am considering Sigma, Ruger, and Taurus. I might consider a used gun, but I am unsure what to look for in an auto pistol used.

Thanks for the tips.

Answer 1

You can't go wrong with Ruger as a new, inexpensive gun. Try the P89 model. I have read mixed reviews on the Taurus and would avoid the Sigma.

You already have a Glock, so why not try a different model. If you want to spend Glock money again, try out a Sig Sauer.

Answer 2

Which model Glock do you have now (there are, I think, 3 in .40 caliber)?
I believe that you can barrel-and-magazine-swap from 9mm to .40S&W in the Glocks. If you have the full size model buy a Glock 17 Magazine and replacement barrel and you're in business, the lower half is identical.

If you just want cheap to shoot for practice, though, I'd buy a .22LR conversion for the gun you've got. The kits run $199-250 and include a complete upper half and magazine, installs in seconds and you can't get cheaper for practice than .22.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

I very own the Glock 17 9mm, and that's an excellent gun. The G 19 is in simple terms the compact version of this gun. If hid carry is something which you intend to do, you could pass with the compact version. you may additionally get this gun in .40 smith and wesson, because it particularly is a extra perfect "combating" around than 9mm, in spite of the certainty that it is extra high priced to coach with. The weapons are a similar length. i do no longer likely complication too plenty approximately what technology a gun like Glock is, because of the fact they have not replaced that plenty. I also have a everyday technology, and till I felt the potential to attach a laser or easy, or the hot textured and contoured grip is that significant, it does no longer make a distinction. actual that i'm able to shoot my Glock nicely and that's all that concerns to me. till Glock gives you something somewhat progressive and promote it, in simple terms purchase the Gen 3.

Answer 4

Get a Ruger, P-89, P-95, and several others. They can use 15 rd. mags from the early P models, too. Great guns at a reasonable price. The rest mentioned above are $$$ costly, the HK USP is a huge pistol and expensive. Sigs are out of sight, many over $1000.00.

Answer 5

According to independent evaluators, the finest quality 9mm on the market, with the least number of failures and malfunctions, is the H-K USP. In fact, the only drawback to the H-K line, in all calibers and models, is the somewhat exorbitant price tag.
I've put some 5000+ rounds through my H-K USP .45ACP without one solitary malfunction. I wouldn't carry anything else, even with Glocks and 1911A1's in the pistol locker!
If lower pricing is a factor, your best bet would be to stick to Glock, somewhat less pricey than the H-K line, and with a LONG proved track record of durability and service.

Answer 6

With that info, buy a Glock 9mm. You have one, you dodn't say that you didn't like it, so it makes sense to train on a similar handgun.....

There are lots of 9mm Glocks used on the market right now as everyone is going .40....

Answer 7

FNH-USA Highpower (cheaper than the FN with "Browning" stamped on the slide)
CZ-75 /TZ-75 (Czech or Italian-either is good)-also most economical
Beretta 92FS (it has served the USA since 1985)

I would avoid Ruger P series and S&W Sigmas. These guns are ok, but the above are so much better. Ruger and S&W need to stick to revolvers.

Answer 8

The Taurus come with a factor lifetime warranty, and for the best deals, I always shop at the local gun shows.

Good luck.

Answer 9

Well look at either a Whalter ppK or a Bretta. I know that the Whalter must be good because 007 uses it! And Bretta is a very good brand and special-izes in pistols too.

Answer 10

Guns *shudder*
I recommend karate classes