Preferred full size pistol, other than a 1911 - Page 2

RockDTMC · February 15, 2016, 12:57 PM

I carry all of the following from time to time. I like them all, so in no particular order:

CZ 75B - 9mm
Browning Hi Power - 9mm
Sig P227 - .45ACP
FN FiveSeven - 5.7x28
Berreta 92 Wilson Combat - 9mm

TfflHndn · February 15, 2016, 01:02 PM

CZ 75, or SIG P226/229.

FNS-40 · February 15, 2016, 01:28 PM

Taurus PT99. Lifetime warranty, lots of aftermarket, accurate and reliable.

WaltherRuger · February 15, 2016, 01:47 PM

CZ 75BD (Classic look and great egronomics; easy to work on and modify to your liking; some changes require fitting as with the 1911, though)
Browning High Power (classic and SA like your 1911)
Sig P226 (kind of thick but great shooter)
Sig P220 if you like .45 acp (great shooter)
HK P30L (Great great shooter; I really like the LEM trigger; not as much soul as a steel full size, but much more soul than a Glock)

EIGHTYDUECE · February 15, 2016, 07:18 PM

Beretta 92 in all its variants. The 92FS/M9 is my favorite.

Tucker 1371 · February 16, 2016, 12:12 AM

I have a Colt 1911 and a Canik TP9SA, issued a Glock 22 for work. I really don't have a complaint with any of them, the Glock has the worst trigger of the three but it's more than adequate for duty use. My next acquisition is going to be a CZ SP01 in 9mm. I'm picking it up (hopefully after I get off work today) because I've read/watched/heard that they are extremely controllable and because they hold 18+1 rounds.

It's really hard to go wrong with any full size pistol made by a reputable company these days. It's just a matter of what features you're looking for (safety, rails, sights, grips) and what your budget is.

jaytothekizzay · February 16, 2016, 07:20 AM

226 all day, everyday

SpareMag · February 16, 2016, 07:29 AM

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Steyr Gb or Beretta 92/M9.

JT

Love my GB, but it has been out of production for about three decades now, and are hard and EXPENSIVE to find.

The new Steyrs are a treat, and well worth looking at. The trap sites are love or not-love (I love) and the function of my M9 and M40 has been perfect.

Skans · February 16, 2016, 01:41 PM

Witness Stock 10mm.

Oh, I too like the Steyr GB - but it's been years since I've shot mine. Relegated to being a safe queen, I suppose. I wish I could find a beater GB for shooting, though.

RoyalWe · February 16, 2016, 06:46 PM

I'm really surprised how many people endorse the beretta 92/M9. I had always heard of people grumbling about the M9 while I was in the army, not got to shoot one them myself as only the 240 gunners, commo guys and the 1sg had one. Accuracy of them was pretty impressive though. I may have to pick one up in the future, a few places online seem to get LEO trade ins that sell for about $300.

Llama Bob · February 16, 2016, 06:59 PM

I like the CZ75 (ideally non-B or SA variants). The highpower is great, but they need a lot of work to make the greatness apparent. I've wanted to like a number of Sigs, but they always disappoint me in person.

If we're including revolvers, the S&W 19 and 586.

When you get right down to it I'm happy with the 1911 design if I want a full size auto in any caliber in the 9mm through .45 super range. I don't see a lot of reasons to go to another design. They're frequently profoundly disappointing in comparison.

shootingblanks · February 17, 2016, 10:28 AM

I really enjoy my Sig P220 that my next gun will be the Sig P226 MK25 with a threaded barrel.

rock185 · February 17, 2016, 06:51 PM

The German SIG P210 Legend. I had previously owned the Swiss versions, so was familiar with these pistols in general. Beautifully fitted and finished, outstanding accuracy, flawless reliability and the Legend versions have a beavertail and side button mag release. No more hammer bite and magazines easily changed............ymmv

Big Shrek · February 17, 2016, 07:10 PM

Go to a local pawn shop/gun shop that has a lot of used items...
check out Everything...see what feels good in your hands!!

If you find something odd that really fits,
whip out your smartphone & look it up

You never know what pistol might just jump out at you and scream
TAKE ME HOME!!

scoobysnacker · February 17, 2016, 07:26 PM

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Beretta M92FS, CZ75 and Browning HP.

These are among the guns I own, along with a S&W 3rd Gen and a Star 30M (and others). All are great in their own right. My son recently turned 21, and I planned on giving him his own pistol, after having shot mine over the years.

After noting which guns he gravitated towards over and over, the choice became clear. I bought another CZ 75

scoobysnacker · February 17, 2016, 07:36 PM

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RoyalWe
I'm really surprised how many people endorse the beretta 92/M9. I had always heard of people grumbling about the M9 while I was in the army, not got to shoot one them myself as only the 240 gunners, commo guys and the 1sg had one. Accuracy of them was pretty impressive though. I may have to pick one up in the future, a few places online seem to get LEO trade ins that sell for about $300.

I got one, an LAPD trade-in for that price.

The grumbling seems to stem from several major points:

it isn't the venerable 1911
it had issues with some magazines in the desert with sand
it is a 9mm
it is an Italian (not American) design

Addressing those issues- I accept that is isn't a 1911, in .45 acp. I'm fine with 9mm. I'm not going to put the gun or magazine through the field conditions it faced in Iraq. I'm ok with foreign gun brands.

The 92 series is an accurate, sweet shooter with a silky smooth slide and minimal recoil. Like the CZ 75, if you can get one for around $300, don't hesitate at all. It's well worth it

Big Shrek · February 17, 2016, 07:37 PM

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These are among the guns I own, along with a S&W 3rd Gen and a Star 30M (and others).

Oh, that's one of my old favorites...the Star 30

Heck, I've still got two mags for one lying in my desk,
just waiting for the day when I find another one...
which, oddly enough, also work in S&W 59xx series as well

scoobysnacker · February 17, 2016, 08:35 PM

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Big Shrek
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These are among the guns I own, along with a S&W 3rd Gen and a Star 30M (and others).
Oh, that's one of my old favorites...the Star 30
Heck, I've still got two mags for one lying in my desk,
just waiting for the day when I find another one...
which, oddly enough, also work in S&W 59xx series as well

y'know, if those mags are taking up too much space, I could take them off your hands

Neal_G. · February 17, 2016, 08:45 PM

CZ SP-01 and CZ 75B, Jericho 941, any older Sphinx, and of course Sig P226/220 are nice too. I also like the Beretta 92, even though I hate slide mounted safeties and the ergos are chunky.

Skarekrow88 · February 17, 2016, 09:15 PM

I really enjoy full size "duty" pistols. I have a HK USP .45, Beretta 92S, and a Walther PPX 9mm. I very much enjoy and shoot great with all of them. I want to expand my full size pistol collection but I'm very particular about what I like so it remains limited. I've been looking for the right 1911 for me but I have yet to discover it.

gyvel · February 17, 2016, 09:54 PM

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Heck, I've still got two mags for one lying in my desk,
just waiting for the day when I find another one...
which, oddly enough, also work in S&W 59xx series as well

The opposite of which, unfortunately, is not true...

gyvel · February 17, 2016, 10:07 PM

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Heck, I've still got two mags for one lying in my desk,
just waiting for the day when I find another one...

Another lucky break from an off chance. Your post reminded me to check "the usual sources" and BINGO!, I found a factory Model 30 mag that was only "1 in stock."

It pays to keep tabs on various sources from time to time.

RoyalWe · February 17, 2016, 10:36 PM

Too bad there's no way to try out a CZ75, a hi-power, and Beretta 92fs, maybe a 226 too, and see which one I like best. Those seem to be the top contenders by far.

Super Sneaky Steve · February 17, 2016, 10:55 PM

Another vote for a Browning HP.

Radny97 · February 17, 2016, 11:02 PM

Another vote for tanfoglio witness elite series

February 15, 2016, 01:28 PM	#28
FNS-40 Member Join Date: February 9, 2016 Posts: 78	Taurus PT99. Lifetime warranty, lots of aftermarket, accurate and reliable. __________________ FN, TAURUS, JIMENEZ, MAGNUM RESEARCH, MAUSER, SAVAGE, JERICHO

February 15, 2016, 01:47 PM	#29
WaltherRuger Member Join Date: March 3, 2013 Posts: 54	CZ 75BD (Classic look and great egronomics; easy to work on and modify to your liking; some changes require fitting as with the 1911, though) Browning High Power (classic and SA like your 1911) Sig P226 (kind of thick but great shooter) Sig P220 if you like .45 acp (great shooter) HK P30L (Great great shooter; I really like the LEM trigger; not as much soul as a steel full size, but much more soul than a Glock)

February 15, 2016, 07:18 PM	#30
EIGHTYDUECE Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2001 Posts: 578	Beretta 92 in all its variants. The 92FS/M9 is my favorite. __________________ "KNEES IN THE BREEZE" "Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart"- ASH

February 16, 2016, 12:12 AM	#31
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	I have a Colt 1911 and a Canik TP9SA, issued a Glock 22 for work. I really don't have a complaint with any of them, the Glock has the worst trigger of the three but it's more than adequate for duty use. My next acquisition is going to be a CZ SP01 in 9mm. I'm picking it up (hopefully after I get off work today) because I've read/watched/heard that they are extremely controllable and because they hold 18+1 rounds. It's really hard to go wrong with any full size pistol made by a reputable company these days. It's just a matter of what features you're looking for (safety, rails, sights, grips) and what your budget is. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

February 16, 2016, 06:46 PM	#35
RoyalWe Member Join Date: January 31, 2014 Location: Eugene OR Posts: 62	92 I'm really surprised how many people endorse the beretta 92/M9. I had always heard of people grumbling about the M9 while I was in the army, not got to shoot one them myself as only the 240 gunners, commo guys and the 1sg had one. Accuracy of them was pretty impressive though. I may have to pick one up in the future, a few places online seem to get LEO trade ins that sell for about $300.

February 15, 2016, 12:57 PM	#26
RockDTMC Member Join Date: October 25, 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 96	I carry all of the following from time to time. I like them all, so in no particular order: CZ 75B - 9mm Browning Hi Power - 9mm Sig P227 - .45ACP FN FiveSeven - 5.7x28 Berreta 92 Wilson Combat - 9mm

February 15, 2016, 01:02 PM	#27
TfflHndn Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2013 Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 160	CZ 75, or SIG P226/229.

February 16, 2016, 07:20 AM	#32
jaytothekizzay Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: st. louis Posts: 450	226 all day, everyday

February 16, 2016, 01:41 PM	#34
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Witness Stock 10mm. Oh, I too like the Steyr GB - but it's been years since I've shot mine. Relegated to being a safe queen, I suppose. I wish I could find a beater GB for shooting, though.

February 16, 2016, 06:59 PM	#36
Llama Bob Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2016 Posts: 337	I like the CZ75 (ideally non-B or SA variants). The highpower is great, but they need a lot of work to make the greatness apparent. I've wanted to like a number of Sigs, but they always disappoint me in person. If we're including revolvers, the S&W 19 and 586. When you get right down to it I'm happy with the 1911 design if I want a full size auto in any caliber in the 9mm through .45 super range. I don't see a lot of reasons to go to another design. They're frequently profoundly disappointing in comparison.

February 17, 2016, 10:28 AM	#37
shootingblanks Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Posts: 35	I really enjoy my Sig P220 that my next gun will be the Sig P226 MK25 with a threaded barrel.

February 17, 2016, 06:51 PM	#38
rock185 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2001 Location: Out West in Rim Country Posts: 1,093	The German SIG P210 Legend. I had previously owned the Swiss versions, so was familiar with these pistols in general. Beautifully fitted and finished, outstanding accuracy, flawless reliability and the Legend versions have a beavertail and side button mag release. No more hammer bite and magazines easily changed............ymmv __________________ COTEP 640, NRA Life

February 17, 2016, 07:10 PM	#39
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	Go to a local pawn shop/gun shop that has a lot of used items... check out Everything...see what feels good in your hands!! If you find something odd that really fits, whip out your smartphone & look it up You never know what pistol might just jump out at you and scream TAKE ME HOME!! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

February 17, 2016, 08:45 PM	#44
Neal_G. Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2010 Posts: 226	CZ SP-01 and CZ 75B, Jericho 941, any older Sphinx, and of course Sig P226/220 are nice too. I also like the Beretta 92, even though I hate slide mounted safeties and the ergos are chunky.

February 17, 2016, 09:15 PM	#45
Skarekrow88 Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 332	I really enjoy full size "duty" pistols. I have a HK USP .45, Beretta 92S, and a Walther PPX 9mm. I very much enjoy and shoot great with all of them. I want to expand my full size pistol collection but I'm very particular about what I like so it remains limited. I've been looking for the right 1911 for me but I have yet to discover it. __________________ "A life fought for others is a life worth living"

February 17, 2016, 10:36 PM	#48
RoyalWe Member Join Date: January 31, 2014 Location: Eugene OR Posts: 62	Too bad Too bad there's no way to try out a CZ75, a hi-power, and Beretta 92fs, maybe a 226 too, and see which one I like best. Those seem to be the top contenders by far.

February 17, 2016, 10:55 PM	#49
Super Sneaky Steve Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,250	Another vote for a Browning HP.

February 17, 2016, 11:02 PM	#50
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Another vote for tanfoglio witness elite series