A new 9mm Pistol

HD2006 · February 14, 2010, 02:52 PM

Which one would you choose?

Rayndeon · February 14, 2010, 03:26 PM

P-01 is great for both range and CCW use. The 75 SP-01 makes a great range gun and for competition especially. I'd prefer a 75B for full-sized carry over the SP-01, were I considering it for carry.

Boats · February 14, 2010, 04:19 PM

This is a tough one. The M&P is a better concealed carry piece than either CZ, but the SP-01, IF it is the cocked and locked one rather than the decocking model, would be hard to pass up.

Since most SP-01s on the market are the decock model, I voted for the M&P.

Pilot · February 14, 2010, 04:33 PM

What use? Carry, range, HD or all three?

If your going to carry it get the P-01 or PCR as these will cover all three. If just for range, the SP-01 is very nice, but its pretty big for CCW.

I voted P-01.

HD2006 · February 14, 2010, 05:00 PM

Mostly Range, and HD, as I don't have a CCW permit.

armoredman · February 14, 2010, 06:04 PM

SP01 - already have a P01.

DubC-Hicks · February 14, 2010, 07:15 PM

If you're not going to carry, then I would say go with a G19 or G17. I'm sorry to all you GLOCK haters that are reading this.

Melissa5 · February 14, 2010, 07:17 PM

The M&P has a really nice grip.

HD2006 · February 14, 2010, 07:19 PM

I actually do have a Glock in my collection. It's the G17.

w_houle · February 14, 2010, 07:22 PM

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Why isn't Glock on the list?

In relevance to the first three: I was wondering what the M&P was doing on the list? It's obvious the OP wants a hammer (Not a brick

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RJM · February 14, 2010, 08:34 PM

You could also check out the CZ P-07 if you wanted a polymer CZ. It has the external hammer and you can switch the safety controls from the left side to the right side. It feels very nice in the hand.

Rayndeon · February 14, 2010, 09:02 PM

Another note about the P07 - you can choose to have a decocker or manual safety. The P07 comes out of the box with a decocker and the actual manual safety is shipped with the P07. With minimal effort, you can swap out the decocker for the safety if you prefer that - or you can just leave that decocker on there if you prefer that instead. Very nice feature out-of-the box IMO.

Samtu_Ray · February 15, 2010, 09:40 AM

For what use/purpose?

I have several hammers...each used for different tasks.

EdInk · February 15, 2010, 10:06 AM

M&P for certain.

My write-in choice is the Xd or XdM.

HD2006 · February 16, 2010, 04:53 PM

I have a XDm in 40SW caliber, and I did toy with the idea of adding one in 9mm also, but would like to add a different manufacturer to diversify my collection.

AcridSaint · February 16, 2010, 04:58 PM

I didn't vote because I don't have any real preference between the guns listed. I do find it interesting that all of these threads people like to go with option "E. Whatever Gun They Like" without considering that the person might already have it or just not want it.

QBall45 · February 16, 2010, 05:19 PM

Not voting. But I'll pass on my advice to you anyway. Buy the gun that fits your hands best. Buy the one that you like best. Never look at the price tag when making your decision. This tool may someday same your life. What's that worth? This tool is also not a fashion statement that input from others as to which they like best becomes necessary. Take the time to make a wise decision. Then make the purchase. From your list, I believe that all of the choices would serve well.

greyson97 · February 16, 2010, 05:41 PM

I'm gonna write in Beretta 92fs, or Taurus PT92

Coltman 77 · February 16, 2010, 05:42 PM

As the posters above me mentioned, your choices are limited so I didn't vote.

IMO, you should check out a BHP, HK P30, Glock 17 and Beretta 92 FS.

Anyway good luck to you, hope you find something you like.

Let us know what you decide.

HD2006 · February 16, 2010, 05:58 PM

Have a Glock G17, but might have to check out that Beretta 92FS, M9 , and Taurus PT92.

Wishoot · February 16, 2010, 06:48 PM

Like them all except the Sig. Just doesn't feel right in my hand.

phattacorider · February 17, 2010, 06:14 AM

P-01 was my choice in your vote. It's extremely comfortable which makes it a great range weapon and small enough for CC. I don't have my CCW...yet...but when I got my Cougar 9mm I didn't anticipate it to be CC at all, just range. Well, I'll be getting my CCW soon and I'm glad I chose a compact 9mm since it will double as a great range gun and a concealed carry pistol. I wish the gun store had a P-01 before I got my Cougar but hey, I'm happy with what I got!

billfrombyron · February 17, 2010, 06:38 AM

I love my PO-1!!!!

Carries well in a nice Fist-Inc holster, acurate easy to hide, compact and reliable as all get out. I have had mine since 2006 and 10K rounds later its still ticking perfectly.

It is my primary carry pistol for hot weather and cold weather alike.

-Bill

zombie237 · February 17, 2010, 03:05 PM

im personally biased to choose the m&p as i own the m&p.45. excellent firearm i feel, very accurate out of the box and easy to use. and the .45 isn't really that big if you're not dead set on a 9mm, if so, the m&p9c is most impressive.

notofnow · February 17, 2010, 03:28 PM

I have the P-01 and an M&P 40 full size and i would not want to give up either. If i was starting all over again and could only purchase one, i'd go with the M&P 40C or the full size and get the 9mm conversion barrel.

The one thing i really like about the MP that the CZ doesn't have are the straps to change the grip size. Never owned a Sig, always thought they were too over priced.

View Poll Results: Which 9mm would you choose?
Sig Sauer 2022 Poly Night Sights 15rd.	28	18.79%
CZ 75 SP-01	37	24.83%
CZ P-01 Compact	27	18.12%
S+W M+P	57	38.26%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

February 14, 2010, 02:52 PM	#1
HD2006 Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 92	A new 9mm Pistol Which one would you choose?

February 14, 2010, 04:33 PM	#4
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	What use? Carry, range, HD or all three? If your going to carry it get the P-01 or PCR as these will cover all three. If just for range, the SP-01 is very nice, but its pretty big for CCW. I voted P-01. __________________ Pilot

February 14, 2010, 07:15 PM	#7
DubC-Hicks Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Backwoods, Northern MI Posts: 1,031	Why isn't Glock on the list? If you're not going to carry, then I would say go with a G19 or G17. I'm sorry to all you GLOCK haters that are reading this.

February 14, 2010, 07:17 PM	#8
Melissa5 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 210	The M&P has a really nice grip. __________________ GlocksnRugers

February 14, 2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Rayndeon Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Posts: 128	P-01 is great for both range and CCW use. The 75 SP-01 makes a great range gun and for competition especially. I'd prefer a 75B for full-sized carry over the SP-01, were I considering it for carry.

February 14, 2010, 04:19 PM	#3
Boats Junior member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 964	This is a tough one. The M&P is a better concealed carry piece than either CZ, but the SP-01, IF it is the cocked and locked one rather than the decocking model, would be hard to pass up. Since most SP-01s on the market are the decock model, I voted for the M&P.

February 14, 2010, 05:00 PM	#5
HD2006 Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 92	Mostly Range, and HD, as I don't have a CCW permit.

February 14, 2010, 06:04 PM	#6
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	SP01 - already have a P01.

February 14, 2010, 07:19 PM	#9
HD2006 Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 92	I actually do have a Glock in my collection. It's the G17.

February 14, 2010, 08:34 PM	#11
RJM Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 607	You could also check out the CZ P-07 if you wanted a polymer CZ. It has the external hammer and you can switch the safety controls from the left side to the right side. It feels very nice in the hand. __________________ .327 SP101 3", .327 Blackhawk, S&W 627 V-Comp, S&W 686+ 5", S&W 686+ 3", S&W 581 4", Ruger no.1 .243, TC Contender, Stoeger .410 SxS, some sort of SKS

February 14, 2010, 09:02 PM	#12
Rayndeon Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Posts: 128	Another note about the P07 - you can choose to have a decocker or manual safety. The P07 comes out of the box with a decocker and the actual manual safety is shipped with the P07. With minimal effort, you can swap out the decocker for the safety if you prefer that - or you can just leave that decocker on there if you prefer that instead. Very nice feature out-of-the box IMO.

February 15, 2010, 09:40 AM	#13
Samtu_Ray Member Join Date: February 6, 2010 Posts: 60	For what use/purpose? I have several hammers...each used for different tasks.

February 15, 2010, 10:06 AM	#14
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	Out of the choices given... M&P for certain. My write-in choice is the Xd or XdM. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

February 16, 2010, 04:53 PM	#15
HD2006 Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 92	I have a XDm in 40SW caliber, and I did toy with the idea of adding one in 9mm also, but would like to add a different manufacturer to diversify my collection.

February 16, 2010, 04:58 PM	#16
AcridSaint Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2009 Posts: 407	I didn't vote because I don't have any real preference between the guns listed. I do find it interesting that all of these threads people like to go with option "E. Whatever Gun They Like" without considering that the person might already have it or just not want it.

February 16, 2010, 05:19 PM	#17
QBall45 Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: South Central Minnesota Posts: 584	Not voting. But I'll pass on my advice to you anyway. Buy the gun that fits your hands best. Buy the one that you like best. Never look at the price tag when making your decision. This tool may someday same your life. What's that worth? This tool is also not a fashion statement that input from others as to which they like best becomes necessary. Take the time to make a wise decision. Then make the purchase. From your list, I believe that all of the choices would serve well.

February 16, 2010, 05:41 PM	#18
greyson97 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,284	I'm gonna write in Beretta 92fs, or Taurus PT92 __________________ "Some people think they can outsmart me. Maybe, maybe. I've yet to meet one that can outsmart bullet." -Heavy si vis pacem, para bellum

February 16, 2010, 05:42 PM	#19
Coltman 77 Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,244	As the posters above me mentioned, your choices are limited so I didn't vote. IMO, you should check out a BHP, HK P30, Glock 17 and Beretta 92 FS. Anyway good luck to you, hope you find something you like. Let us know what you decide. __________________ "A man can be destroyed but not defeated". Ernest Hemingway Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights -- Join the NRA

February 16, 2010, 05:58 PM	#20
HD2006 Member Join Date: September 14, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 92	Have a Glock G17, but might have to check out that Beretta 92FS, M9 , and Taurus PT92. Last edited by HD2006; February 16, 2010 at 06:07 PM.

February 16, 2010, 06:48 PM	#21
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Like them all except the Sig. Just doesn't feel right in my hand.

February 17, 2010, 06:14 AM	#22
phattacorider Member Join Date: January 30, 2010 Location: Vegas Posts: 51	P-01 was my choice in your vote. It's extremely comfortable which makes it a great range weapon and small enough for CC. I don't have my CCW...yet...but when I got my Cougar 9mm I didn't anticipate it to be CC at all, just range. Well, I'll be getting my CCW soon and I'm glad I chose a compact 9mm since it will double as a great range gun and a concealed carry pistol. I wish the gun store had a P-01 before I got my Cougar but hey, I'm happy with what I got!

February 17, 2010, 06:38 AM	#23
billfrombyron Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Location: Riding through the desert on a camel with no name Posts: 95	I love my PO-1!!!! Carries well in a nice Fist-Inc holster, acurate easy to hide, compact and reliable as all get out. I have had mine since 2006 and 10K rounds later its still ticking perfectly. It is my primary carry pistol for hot weather and cold weather alike. -Bill __________________ "I am lost, I have gone to try to find my self; If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait."

February 17, 2010, 03:05 PM	#24
zombie237 Member Join Date: December 21, 2009 Posts: 93	im personally biased to choose the m&p as i own the m&p.45. excellent firearm i feel, very accurate out of the box and easy to use. and the .45 isn't really that big if you're not dead set on a 9mm, if so, the m&p9c is most impressive. __________________ Beretta Px4 Storm 9mm(x2), Beretta Cx4 Storm 9mm, Beretta Px4 Storm in .45ACP, Walther PK380(x2), pending good long range rifle

February 17, 2010, 03:28 PM	#25
notofnow Member Join Date: November 10, 2009 Posts: 51	I have the P-01 and an M&P 40 full size and i would not want to give up either. If i was starting all over again and could only purchase one, i'd go with the M&P 40C or the full size and get the 9mm conversion barrel. The one thing i really like about the MP that the CZ doesn't have are the straps to change the grip size. Never owned a Sig, always thought they were too over priced.