What is the safest 9mm pistol?

Question

I am looking for the safest 9mm handgun - I have taken a firearm safety course and this will be a self-defense weapon only - am looking for something small/sleek so it is out of the way. I've heard Glocks can have safety issues - I want something that wont easily go off if its dropped / jiggled, or if someone had picked it up and were fooling with it. Just looking for recommendations. Thanks,

Answer 1

All guns are dangerous.

The safety is between your ears.

Learn the four rules for safe gun handling, and any gun you touch will be as safe as you are. Assuming it's mechanically sound, of course.

(1) Treat every gun as if it were loaded.

(2) Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot.

(3) Never let the muzzle point at anything you aren't willing to destroy.

(4) Always identify your target, and know what's behind it.

That being said, it seems like you're looking for a concealed carry weapon. You didn't list a price range, so if cost is no object, you could try one of the Kahr pistols. They're a little bit like Glocks in terms of function, but they're much smaller. Or, you could go with the Springfield Armory EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol), which is a tiny 1911-style pistol, chambered in 9mm.

If you're on a budget, the Taurus Millenium Pro is a good gun--small, concealable, and holds 10+1 rounds.

If your budget is tight, try a Kel-Tec P11, which is ugly, but reliable. And cheap.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Safest 9mm Pistol

Answer 4

"I have taken a firearm safety course and this will be a self-defense weapon only, I want something that wont easily go off if its dropped / jiggled, or if someone had picked it up and were fooling with it."
Dont have people pick it up and fool with it, firearms don't go off unless the trigger id pulled so dropping and jiggling dont matter. You say you took a firearms course but you obviously don't know the rule "TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY CAN GO OFF AT ANYTIME" If you don't know the basic universal gun safety rules get a Taser (an actual taser not a stun gun) or a can of pepperspary. Guns are not for the untrained idiots of the world.

Answer 5

The safest pistol of any type is the one where the first safety is the one above the neck. You've taken the class. Pick your weapon, take it to the range and get to know it like you know the back of your hand( I cleaned that one up...a LOT). Observe all the safety precautions you were taught, and most of all use common sense and you'll be fine. The mechanical safetys on all of the mass produced firearms are adequate as long as the shooters brain is the first safety used.
Good luck.

Answer 6

Beretta 92FS. This is the standard issue side arm for the US Military. Between my Army issue and the one I own, it has NEVER jammed or given me any problems whatsoever.

It is safer because it has on the slide, a thumb lever which acts as a safety when engaged. Also the same lever will decock the firearm, disengaging the firing pin at the same time when the hammer is ****** to the rear. When on "safe" the firing pin is disengaged so that any shock, hit, or thimp to the hammer as it rests in the uncocked position cannot inadvertantly set off the firearm.

The Beretta 92FS is easy to take apart and clean.

The ammunition you use is just as important as the weapon however. I use Winchester Brass Full metal Jacket in mine. I do not recommend steel cartriges or any of that russian crap you can get for cheap.

Answer 7

Well Glocs also have an issue with new magazines taking ammunition smoothly. They have a very stiff metal spring inside the magazine that feeds the rounds to the reciever and they stagger the rounds in the magazine. Probably a clue to why the VT shooter had so many magaizines to begin with. Anyway, a Glock is not a "self defense" weapon. Really, the only benefit I've ever heard about a Glock is that you can get them into an airport because theyre not made of metal. You dont strike me as the type of fella that would hold his nerve so I'd suggest something more substantial. Big guns are more intimidating. Go with a Desert Eagle or a Colt Python.

Answer 8

# 1 is unloaded. #2 is a whole lot of training and practice. #3 is knowing all the laws and following them.

I am all in favor of the average citizen carrying a concealed firearm with a couple of caveats. They are legal citizens, not under charges, or have a record, etc, et, al. Illinois has the whole list of caveats and most states will echo them. However. I am still in favor under those conditions. With the privilege comes the chance you will lose your home, life, any future, family, possessions, etc. That is the end all right there. If you do things wrong, these things could happen. Even if you do them wrong you may still be alive. The point is to do right,be right, and survive, all legally.

Answer 9

I'm not sure what kind of gun safety class you went to, but you treat every weapon as a loaded weapon.

Meaning no matter the brand, you can't go "jiggling", or "dropping", or "fooling around with" the gun, and not expect something bad to happen.

A good buddy of mine had a revolver in his house (he was single at the time) and told me and my wife not to worry about it, because it wasn't loaded. Oh, yeah, we have two young kids too.

Turned out, there was a round in the chamber. Never, never, let your guard down, or become complacent about your weapon.

When I was in the Navy, we used the Beretta for watchstanding. It was a decent weapon...and as far as I know, nobody lost a toe with the thing.

Answer 10

MaxSterling003, you're an idiot.

Every Glock contains over a pound of stainless steel, and will DEFINITELY be picked up by any functioning metal detector. And they're a damn fine weapon for self defense.

I've got a Glock 19, and have carried it as a defensive weapon for over 10 years.