Plastic fantastic, what gun next?

SVRider · November 30, 2009, 02:34 AM

I have quite the affinity for polymer framed handguns. I love how they feel in the hand, the weight savings and the worry free feeling of the frame never rusting. I think I have most of the more popular players covered. So far I have:

HK USP
HK P30L
HK P2000sk
Beretta PX4 Storm
Glock 19
Walther P99 (x2)

I now have a Smith & Wesson M&P half paid for and should be picking it up right before Christmas. Now I'm looking ahead to next year and thinking about what I might want next. The Springfield XD is the most likely candidate but wanted to get some opinions on what else I might want to consider. I live in California and we're not allowed to defend ourselves out here so carrying is not a consideration. I shoot mostly 9mm and .45 so I'd consider anything available in either caliber.

dances with guns · November 30, 2009, 02:40 AM

get a 1911. much more pleasurable to shoot than any polymer pistol. trust me

Atlatlien · November 30, 2009, 03:04 AM

Steyr M9-A1. I have the M40-A1 and I just love the whole feel of the gun. Very ergonomic. Extremely accurate, too. The trapezoid sights are awesome and I got mine for $350 from CDNN a while back.

They come in 9mm, .357 SIG, .40S&W

GojuBrian · November 30, 2009, 03:10 AM

Stick with the most likely candidate.

FM12 · November 30, 2009, 03:20 AM

Try one of the new FN models.

Playboypenguin · November 30, 2009, 03:56 AM

The XD is a great choice...but if you want something to carry easily you might want to look into a kahr. A sub-compact Glock is always a nice choice too.

austinjking · November 30, 2009, 04:17 AM

I can't over-recommend the XD, its a fantastic pistol. Have a 5" Tactical in .45ACP, great shooter, no malfunctions of any kind.
You already have pretty much everything made polymer but a Taurus OSS, XD, or FN. Sig's P232 is a slick little 380 with a polymer frame.

RT · November 30, 2009, 05:56 AM

Glock 21 SF?

armoredman · November 30, 2009, 06:26 AM

CZ P07. Got a 40 version due out in 2010, too.

hulley · November 30, 2009, 06:31 AM

I'd go with FN. Awesome gun, never a hiccup from my FNP-40.

PSP · November 30, 2009, 06:36 AM

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Sig's P232 is a slick little 380 with a polymer frame.

The Sig P232 does not have a polymer frame. It is either alloy or stainless.

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...but wanted to get some opinions on what else I might want to consider.

The Kahr P, (for polymer), series is always interesting for their compactness and light weight. With several calibers and different sized frames to choose from, there should be something there to suit you. A TP45 might be in my future soon .

sillar68 · November 30, 2009, 09:11 AM

How about the Sig pro SP2022? I keep hearing it's the most underrated Sig available.

BTW, out of those you listed above, which do you take the range the most?

EdInk · November 30, 2009, 09:37 AM

Xd or XdM. I love polymer guns. I was a long time glock fan until I shot the xd series. Better ergonomics, higher capacity, better trigger, you will be happy. And don't be to shocked of you sell off your old glock.

dpetreikis · November 30, 2009, 10:28 AM

I don't see any Rugers on your list...

P345, anyone?

FishEngineer · November 30, 2009, 11:02 AM

FN or CZ.

meanmachine1961 · November 30, 2009, 12:53 PM

My local gunshop has a Sig Pro SP2022 in stock that I have been drooling over for the last couple of weeks. Great looking gun and feels great in hand.

SVRider · November 30, 2009, 01:02 PM

I've got a 1911 in my collection now (Nighthawk GRP Recon) and doubt I'll be adding another. I take the P99 with me the most, which is why I bought a 2nd one.

The Sig 2022 seems like a possible alternate though I've never been to crazy about Sig triggers. I strongly considered an FN 5.7 but I'm not really sure what the point is with that round (especially since one of the main selling points, 20 round mags, can't be had here).

Thanks for the suggestions so far, I hadn't really considered Kahr, CZ or Steyr before but I'll look around to see which local shops carry them.

azredhawk44 · November 30, 2009, 01:06 PM

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HK USP
HK P30L
HK P2000sk
Beretta PX4 Storm
Glock 19
Walther P99 (x2)

I now have a Smith & Wesson M&P half paid for

Something tiny.

Kahr, possibly. Or a Kel-Tec. P9, P11, P3AT (though .380 ammo is hard to find nowadays).

A P9 would be very inexpensive to obtain, very small to carry if necessary, and use ammo you already have on hand. A new class of handgun to compare against your current hoard.

9mm & .45 Fan · November 30, 2009, 02:22 PM

Steyr M9 or FNP9.

chris in va · November 30, 2009, 02:27 PM

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very small to carry if necessary

He lives in California, no carry. Small gun would be pointless.

I was highly impressed with the Glock 19 that had the 3.5# disconnector. You said polymer, but I also suggest a 1911 of some sort, even just a RIA tactical or Springfield.

azredhawk44 · November 30, 2009, 02:32 PM

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He lives in California, no carry. Small gun would be pointless.

People don't always stay in California.

Some parts of California, it is possible to get a permit.

California may change for the better, someday.

It may be necessary for self-preservation to carry during a catastrophic period.

Nothing wrong with having a gun you CAN conceal discretely, even if you don't have a permit. Not endorsing blatant lawlessness... but if San Andreas lets go while Yellowstone blows and a comet flattens Hawaii, it might be nice to have a pocket pistol to keep the panicked mob off your back. Or something a little less tragic but still destructive to day-do-day law and order.

Beentown71 · November 30, 2009, 02:56 PM

Love my XD's. Go with the XDM if you are not worried about carrying it.

Happy shooting,

Beentown

DaveTec · November 30, 2009, 03:02 PM

I'll echo austinking, I've shot the xd 45 with the long barrel and man that is one accurate easy to shoot weapon. I've got an MP40 that I love, but kinda wish I'd have gotten the XD45....

ritepath · November 30, 2009, 05:54 PM

I'm thinking and FNP is going to be my next poly unit....unless I buy another M&P.

tkdkracker007 · November 30, 2009, 06:05 PM

Do you like your Beretta PX4? How about the subcompact variant?

I love my PX4 SC in 9mm, and it can accept the higher capacity full-size PX4 mags.

November 30, 2009, 02:34 AM	#1
SVRider Member Join Date: December 5, 2002 Posts: 93	Plastic fantastic, what gun next? I have quite the affinity for polymer framed handguns. I love how they feel in the hand, the weight savings and the worry free feeling of the frame never rusting. I think I have most of the more popular players covered. So far I have: HK USP HK P30L HK P2000sk Beretta PX4 Storm Glock 19 Walther P99 (x2) I now have a Smith & Wesson M&P half paid for and should be picking it up right before Christmas. Now I'm looking ahead to next year and thinking about what I might want next. The Springfield XD is the most likely candidate but wanted to get some opinions on what else I might want to consider. I live in California and we're not allowed to defend ourselves out here so carrying is not a consideration. I shoot mostly 9mm and .45 so I'd consider anything available in either caliber. __________________ -- B.

November 30, 2009, 03:04 AM	#3
Atlatlien Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2009 Posts: 13	Steyr M9-A1. I have the M40-A1 and I just love the whole feel of the gun. Very ergonomic. Extremely accurate, too. The trapezoid sights are awesome and I got mine for $350 from CDNN a while back. They come in 9mm, .357 SIG, .40S&W __________________ If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off... - Anonymous

November 30, 2009, 04:17 AM	#7
austinjking Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2009 Location: MCAS Beaufort, SC... for now Posts: 404	I can't over-recommend the XD, its a fantastic pistol. Have a 5" Tactical in .45ACP, great shooter, no malfunctions of any kind. You already have pretty much everything made polymer but a Taurus OSS, XD, or FN. Sig's P232 is a slick little 380 with a polymer frame. __________________ Death smiles at everyone- Marines smile back IYAOYAS! Ruger 10/22 Springfield M1A Springfield XD Century Arms WASR-10 American Tactical GSG-5 Colt 1903 Remington 700SPS Tactical Glock 19 Gen 4

November 30, 2009, 06:31 AM	#10
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 726	I'd go with FN. Awesome gun, never a hiccup from my FNP-40. __________________ Nov 2, 2011 sent form 4, SS Sparrow. Arrived May 29, 2012. Jan 30, 2012 sent form 1 for SBR. Arrived July 12, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 Sent form 4, 762-SDN-6. Arrived Sept 13, 2013

November 30, 2009, 10:28 AM	#14
dpetreikis Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 262	hmmm.... I don't see any Rugers on your list... P345, anyone?

November 30, 2009, 02:40 AM	#2
dances with guns Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 228	get a 1911. much more pleasurable to shoot than any polymer pistol. trust me

November 30, 2009, 03:10 AM	#4
GojuBrian Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Posts: 303	Stick with the most likely candidate.

November 30, 2009, 03:20 AM	#5
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	Try one of the new FN models.

November 30, 2009, 03:56 AM	#6
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	The XD is a great choice...but if you want something to carry easily you might want to look into a kahr. A sub-compact Glock is always a nice choice too.

November 30, 2009, 05:56 AM	#8
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	Glock 21 SF?

November 30, 2009, 06:26 AM	#9
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	CZ P07. Got a 40 version due out in 2010, too.

November 30, 2009, 09:11 AM	#12
sillar68 Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Posts: 30	How about the Sig pro SP2022? I keep hearing it's the most underrated Sig available. BTW, out of those you listed above, which do you take the range the most?

November 30, 2009, 09:37 AM	#13
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	Xd or XdM. I love polymer guns. I was a long time glock fan until I shot the xd series. Better ergonomics, higher capacity, better trigger, you will be happy. And don't be to shocked of you sell off your old glock.

November 30, 2009, 11:02 AM	#15
FishEngineer Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 102	FN or CZ.

November 30, 2009, 12:53 PM	#16
meanmachine1961 Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2009 Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama Posts: 276	My local gunshop has a Sig Pro SP2022 in stock that I have been drooling over for the last couple of weeks. Great looking gun and feels great in hand.

November 30, 2009, 01:02 PM	#17
SVRider Member Join Date: December 5, 2002 Posts: 93	I've got a 1911 in my collection now (Nighthawk GRP Recon) and doubt I'll be adding another. I take the P99 with me the most, which is why I bought a 2nd one. The Sig 2022 seems like a possible alternate though I've never been to crazy about Sig triggers. I strongly considered an FN 5.7 but I'm not really sure what the point is with that round (especially since one of the main selling points, 20 round mags, can't be had here). Thanks for the suggestions so far, I hadn't really considered Kahr, CZ or Steyr before but I'll look around to see which local shops carry them. __________________ -- B.

November 30, 2009, 02:22 PM	#19
9mm & .45 Fan Member Join Date: November 4, 2009 Posts: 59	Steyr M9 or FNP9.

November 30, 2009, 02:56 PM	#22
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Love my XD's. Go with the XDM if you are not worried about carrying it. Happy shooting, Beentown __________________ Μολὼν λάβε Time for the Mall Ninja list: Beretta 92fs, Springer XD9, High Standard Model HB, RRA bull bbl...aw heck with it time to go plink

November 30, 2009, 03:02 PM	#23
DaveTec Member Join Date: October 8, 2009 Posts: 50	I'll echo austinking, I've shot the xd 45 with the long barrel and man that is one accurate easy to shoot weapon. I've got an MP40 that I love, but kinda wish I'd have gotten the XD45....

November 30, 2009, 05:54 PM	#24
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	I'm thinking and FNP is going to be my next poly unit....unless I buy another M&P.

November 30, 2009, 06:05 PM	#25
tkdkracker007 Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 1	Do you like your Beretta PX4? How about the subcompact variant? I love my PX4 SC in 9mm, and it can accept the higher capacity full-size PX4 mags.