best 9mm range gun

[meat]

In your opinion, what do you think is your favorite (or best) 9mm semi-auto for the range? Also, just for grins, what's the best (or favorite) 9mm pistol for idpa?

[nashgill]

My vote goes to the SIG Sauer P226. Fits me like a glove, no recoil, decent trigger. Bit too large for concealed carry but a great range/home defense pistol. 15 round standard capacity makes it that much more fun.

nashgill

[Ewok_Guy]

Beretta 92FS or ported Glock.

[AKurat]

There is no "best" anything. Its like comparing Ford to Chevy...each gun has its own strengths & weaknesses. Depends on the feel, look, controls, cost of mags, pride in ownership etc. etc. So the only person that can answer that question is you.

All of these companies make fine quality 9mms:

Beretta
Sig Sauer
Glock (even though I hate to admit it :D)
CZ
Browning
...and all the rest ;)

[Snowdog]

. Its like comparing Ford to Chevy...each gun has its own strengths & weaknesses

Umm, you lost me... exactly what "strengths" do Fords have? :D

[tyudi5bs]

They're right, it is like Chevy and Ford. I personally own a Glock 19 and I love it more than any other handgun I've shot. I wouldn't trade it for anything, but at the same time there are people that would take anything but a Glock. Just going to have to find something that feels right for you and comes from a respectable name. Look around at your local ranges. I know of a couple around me that have several handguns that they rent, so you could shoot it and get a feel for it to see if it's something you'd be interested in. Good luck!

[Kermit]

Strictly for range use, I'd pick a USP Expert 9. For IDPA, a Beretta Elite II. YMMV ;)

[Ala Dan]

There are many qualifier's; but here is my pick's in no
particular order: Browning Hi-Power, CZ75B, Glock's
model 17 & 19, Sig's model P226 and P228, and H&K
USP full size and compact model's. But the cream of
the crop would be a Sig P210; as it stands all alone
atop the leader board.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Caseless]

If money is abundant, Sig P210. If money is short, CZ 75 SA. For IDPA, HK P7 series always makes you shoot better than you actually are.

[RBull]

the top of CZ 75 line - CZ 75 B SA

http://www.czusa.com/_p/pdt.php?id=10

[toast]

I wonder how long the price on the 75B SA will stay low?

It seems to be the most talked about version (perhaps just because its new.) I will by another one when they start offering it with adjustable sights and the other finishes rather then just black polymer.

[chris93473]

SIG P226 stainless sport. It's a super out of the box accurate pistol. it's a good price too at
$1300. Or a SIG P210-8 great you will always will
50m competitions also good price at $4000. Or another good 9mm gun is the STI Trojan in 9mm, out the company for $900. :D :D :D

[meat]

Hey AKurat! I modified my post. Now you can answer. ;)

[rysai]

another vote for sig p226. wonderful range gun

[tonyz]

Easy SIG P210

I must have all. P210-2 P210-5 P210-6 and P210-8

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/pr1247a.jpg


http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/pr806a.jpg

[AKurat]

Hehehe meat, alright alright...

For your purposes, I would get a 92G Elite II ...Low recoil & muzzle flip, lots of accessories (not that you need any on the Elite) and hi-cap mags available, accurate as all hell :eek:

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. For me, the "best" range 9mms are an STI longslide Trojan and a Browning HP Competition.

Both are exceptionally accurate and reliable and so easy to shoot tight groups with.

Best.

[schild]

P7M8, Glock34

[Barn Dog]

I second the Glock 34 (Practical Tactical), great range gun. A bit longer than the 17, better trigger, adjustable sights. Well worth it. Good Luck.

[RON in PA]

Glock 34

[toast]

tonyz

That is one of the stores if frequent. They have about 6 or 7 210s in a display case. Price ranges from 1400 to unlisted...
nice to look at though.

[Sastrugi]

An FN Hipower.
You didn't mention what class in IDPA?
For SSP: G34
ESP: 1911 Govt. 9mm
CDP: Govt. Model

[Jeff OTMG]

For the range a SIG P210 or Browning GP Comp. Two guns that I do not have, but think would be in the running would be a SIG P226 Sport or S&W 952.

For IDPA the idea is to win so the most competitive is a Glock 34. I have used a SIG P225, but a P226 would be a good choice as well and in the single action class a Browning HP or a CZ85 cocked and locked.

[flinch_of_gt]

I shoot the tightest groups with my SigSauer P239, which was never designed as a target pistol (it's a compact slimline for concealed carry). The Sig P228, which is my most recent addition to the collection, is probably my second-most accurate pistol. I still love my Glock 19, but I find that my groups are slightly larger.

I've competed in 3-Gun and IDPA with the 19, and I've done fairly well with it. I'm hoping to sneak out of work one Saturday and bring the P228 out and see how I do. I would go with a Glock or a Sig before I'd bring a Beretta out to a match, since I know that I would forget to wipe the safety off before my first shot.

At our IDPA matches, you'll see equal numbers of Glocks, Berettas, and Kimbers on the firing line. There's a scattering of SigSauers and HK USPs, and a couple of K and L-framed Smiths.

Choose the pistol that fits you the best. Accuracy will follow.

[Will Beararms]

There is a best range gun imho: the Beretta 92FS. These things are the most accurate, easy to shoot pistol I have ever owned. The thing that amazed me was the fact that I was in the bovine ocular area even in double action mode. The stock trigger on mine was perfect.

My 9mm is a CZ 75B due to the fact of the steel frame and the plethora of inexpensive factory hi caps floating around and since they will digest all the eastern block ammo and ask for more bit just for shear shooting, the 92FS is incredible.

[Johnny Quest]

SIG P210 series. Period.

Followed closely by the P226.

Third place (tie) toes to the Springfield Loaded Full-Size 9mm and the STI Trojan 9mm

JQ

[J Scott]

My two favorites are:

USP9 Full Size

BHP


J Scott

[NMGlocker]

Walther P88, Sig P210
German and Swiss Legends in steel.

[WoundChannel]

Browning Hi-Power.

[jmlv]

Yep its one of those all matching number 1941 issue perfect. CEPT FOR THE FULL NICKLE PLATING WHICH RUINS ALL COLLECTOR VALUE WHATSOEVER(Rant off) Its a great shooter through so I guess I'll keep it. Looking at a Dan Wesson 9mm Pointman for my future purchace. What with the cheap 9mm at wal-mart I need a couple more 9mm plinkers. Maybe a S&W 547 or Ruger security six 9mm as well. Its a thought.