The Best 9mm pistol? - Page 5

Morgo · April 22, 2017, 07:53 PM

Cheers Bac, I figured there was something special about the Luger but couldn't pick it from the pic. Now that you mention it I see the rear sight.

bac1023 · April 22, 2017, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Cheers Bac, I figured there was something special about the Luger but couldn't pick it from the pic. Now that you mention it I see the rear sight.

Here it is...

Adjustable sights, bull barrel, adjustable trigger, etc...all were built in 1975-1976.

swissfist · April 27, 2017, 09:57 AM

2 that I own are the BHP and Ruger P89,. Excellent shooters, feel good in the hand(yeah the P89 too, I have big hands), eat up anything I feed them and accurate, IMHO. But I just tried a CZ P-09 at my local range and was blown away. Felt very comfortable in the hand(full size), 19 in the mag, 1 in the pipe, hammer fired(I like DA/SA as opposed to striker fired) and hit POA all day, accurate as all hell, gobbling anything I fed it( fmj, hp+p). This is my next purchase. Seems underrated and under appreciated, IMO. And competitively priced, lotta gun for the money.

dgludwig · April 27, 2017, 05:33 PM

I don't know if you know this or not, bac1023, but if you go back far enough in your family tree you'll see that we're related. Heir Ludwig has always been a family guy.

otasan · April 27, 2017, 06:17 PM

is the Glock17 pistol. My carry load is the great CorBon 9mm 115gr JHP +p round that exceeds 1400 FPS on my chronograph. And the loaded G17 weighs a mere 34 ounces!

DarylBruce · April 27, 2017, 08:12 PM

Browning Hi Power

armoredman · April 28, 2017, 04:08 AM

CZ P-10C. Of course I say that because I've never even handled one, so it must be the best!

The best 9mm pistol I have personally used - CZ SP-01 Phantom, but it is always so highly subjective;
My buddy swears by his Browning HP.
The wife is enamored of her CZ RAMI 2075.
My best friend can't make up a mind between my Cajunized CZ P-09 or the older CZ P-01.
My employer insists Glocks are the best 9mm handguns on the market, but that's more politically driven.

What's the best gun, the absolute best most perfect pistol in the entire world? The one in your hand when you need it most.

Danoobie · April 29, 2017, 10:30 AM

Is it your purpose to buy one?
"the best" can be very arbitrary.
If I had to say which is "the best" IMO,
I would say

Beretta 92FS

Sig 226

FNX-9

FN Hi-Power

CZ-75

and not particularly in that order, are all tied for
"the best".

dgludwig · April 29, 2017, 11:45 AM

are all tied for
"the best".

That's cheating.

jrothWA · April 29, 2017, 09:56 PM

either M39-2, BHP, or Colt Series 70 Combat Commander.

Using the Hornady 124gr XTP.

Danoobie · April 29, 2017, 11:01 PM

"That's cheating."

Well, somebody should have told the liberals that, when
they started handing out "participation trophies".

OP, there's no "hands down, winner" in this category.
You're just going to have to try them, and decide for yourself.
(Then buy the Sig, FN, or Beretta

)

CTBob-M · April 30, 2017, 12:39 AM

This one:

Brickrider · May 18, 2017, 04:15 PM

I haven't found it, but I will keep looking for it.

Gats Italian · May 19, 2017, 07:57 AM

Centurion · May 26, 2017, 02:05 PM

As a defensive tool, a Glock 19, as a combat tool, a BHP.

amprecon · May 27, 2017, 05:00 PM

Glock 17

IMightBeWrong · May 27, 2017, 08:03 PM

Depends what it's for, and of course it's subjective. I think a lot are tied for best and I would have a hard time choosing. If I were absolutely forced to make a pick for the best of all time, I would pick the CZ-75, even though it's not actually what I carry.

meycom · June 2, 2017, 08:27 PM

I just bought a Walther PPS M2, I have shot quite a few other 9mm's and
this one feels good in the hands, has a reliable track record, and hits what I aim at, so, it's my choice.

dph1980 · June 3, 2017, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgludwig

Not even going to try except to ask: What's the best ice cream? The "very best"?

My grandmother's butter pecan

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Guv · June 3, 2017, 07:54 AM

Beretta 92
Luger's are Incredible!!
My boy just graduated from pharmacy $$$chool so maybe a decent one may not be that far off.

Doc Holliday 1950 · June 3, 2017, 02:29 PM

Not to be a smart aleck, but the best 9mm is the one that I'm carrying at anyone time.

Right now it's my Glock 19 which is the only 9mm I've ever owned until next week.

rodfac · June 3, 2017, 04:20 PM

Considering them all, and for all legal purposes, it would be the Browning Hi-Power. If you've never picked one up, nor shot one, you owe it to yourself to beg, borrow or buy one and give it a thorough range work out. I bet you'll add your name to four generations of shooters who have fallen for it's beautiful, austere design. Here's mine sporting a set of Hogue grips. Rod

Paladin7 · June 6, 2017, 02:47 PM

Best for what?

Assuming you mean all around best, I'd have to say the Glock 19.

Reasons for this...

1. Reliability
2. Proven track record in actual shootings
3. Simple design - ease of detail stripping is a key consideration
4. Cheap and available parts
5. Very accurate
6. Ability to go up to 32+ rounds of firepower
7. Large aftermarket for parts and holsters

YMMV...

brian33x51 · June 7, 2017, 01:04 PM

I'm really liking my m&p shield, but its my first 9mm.

For a full sized pistol I'll prefer a full sized round (I have a gen1 glock 20 in 10mm for that).

Laz · June 7, 2017, 03:44 PM

I'm not sure which is best but I am sure which is my favorite 9mm. It is absolutely the Browning Hi-Power MK III.

April 27, 2017, 09:57 AM	#103
swissfist Member Join Date: November 6, 2014 Posts: 48	Favorite 9mm 2 that I own are the BHP and Ruger P89,. Excellent shooters, feel good in the hand(yeah the P89 too, I have big hands), eat up anything I feed them and accurate, IMHO. But I just tried a CZ P-09 at my local range and was blown away. Felt very comfortable in the hand(full size), 19 in the mag, 1 in the pipe, hammer fired(I like DA/SA as opposed to striker fired) and hit POA all day, accurate as all hell, gobbling anything I fed it( fmj, hp+p). This is my next purchase. Seems underrated and under appreciated, IMO. And competitively priced, lotta gun for the money.

April 27, 2017, 05:33 PM	#104
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I don't know if you know this or not, bac1023, but if you go back far enough in your family tree you'll see that we're related. Heir Ludwig has always been a family guy. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

April 27, 2017, 06:17 PM	#105
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	My 1989 choice is the Glock17 pistol. My carry load is the great CorBon 9mm 115gr JHP +p round that exceeds 1400 FPS on my chronograph. And the loaded G17 weighs a mere 34 ounces!

April 27, 2017, 08:12 PM	#106
DarylBruce Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Posts: 24	Browning Hi Power __________________ Toujours Prêt

April 29, 2017, 11:45 AM	#109
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	are all tied for "the best". That's cheating. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

April 22, 2017, 07:53 PM	#101
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	Cheers Bac, I figured there was something special about the Luger but couldn't pick it from the pic. Now that you mention it I see the rear sight.

April 28, 2017, 04:08 AM	#107
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	CZ P-10C. Of course I say that because I've never even handled one, so it must be the best! The best 9mm pistol I have personally used - CZ SP-01 Phantom, but it is always so highly subjective; My buddy swears by his Browning HP. The wife is enamored of her CZ RAMI 2075. My best friend can't make up a mind between my Cajunized CZ P-09 or the older CZ P-01. My employer insists Glocks are the best 9mm handguns on the market, but that's more politically driven. What's the best gun, the absolute best most perfect pistol in the entire world? The one in your hand when you need it most.

April 29, 2017, 10:30 AM	#108
Danoobie Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2017 Posts: 351	Is it your purpose to buy one? "the best" can be very arbitrary. If I had to say which is "the best" IMO, I would say Beretta 92FS Sig 226 FNX-9 FN Hi-Power CZ-75 and not particularly in that order, are all tied for "the best".

April 29, 2017, 09:56 PM	#110
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	keep it simple.. either M39-2, BHP, or Colt Series 70 Combat Commander. Using the Hornady 124gr XTP.

April 29, 2017, 11:01 PM	#111
Danoobie Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2017 Posts: 351	"That's cheating." Well, somebody should have told the liberals that, when they started handing out "participation trophies". OP, there's no "hands down, winner" in this category. You're just going to have to try them, and decide for yourself. (Then buy the Sig, FN, or Beretta)

April 30, 2017, 12:39 AM	#112
CTBob-M Junior Member Join Date: April 28, 2017 Posts: 3	Jericho 941 PSL 9MM Mid sized This one:

May 18, 2017, 04:15 PM	#113
Brickrider Junior Member Join Date: May 8, 2017 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 1	I haven't found it, but I will keep looking for it.

May 19, 2017, 07:57 AM	#114
Gats Italian Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Posts: 451	__________________ Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

May 26, 2017, 02:05 PM	#115
Centurion Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2016 Posts: 270	As a defensive tool, a Glock 19, as a combat tool, a BHP.

May 27, 2017, 05:00 PM	#116
amprecon Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 1999 Location: TN Posts: 786	Glock 17 __________________ "You can't get 'em all Josey." "That's a fact". "Well how come you doin' this then?" "Cause I got nothin' better to do."

May 27, 2017, 08:03 PM	#117
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	Depends what it's for, and of course it's subjective. I think a lot are tied for best and I would have a hard time choosing. If I were absolutely forced to make a pick for the best of all time, I would pick the CZ-75, even though it's not actually what I carry. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

June 2, 2017, 08:27 PM	#118
meycom Junior Member Join Date: June 1, 2017 Posts: 4	My Fav I just bought a Walther PPS M2, I have shot quite a few other 9mm's and this one feels good in the hands, has a reliable track record, and hits what I aim at, so, it's my choice.

June 3, 2017, 07:54 AM	#120
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	Beretta 92 Luger's are Incredible!! My boy just graduated from pharmacy $$$chool so maybe a decent one may not be that far off. __________________ Walnut and Gloss Blue, mostly!

June 3, 2017, 02:29 PM	#121
Doc Holliday 1950 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2014 Location: Bout as south as it gets Posts: 1,238	Not to be a smart aleck, but the best 9mm is the one that I'm carrying at anyone time. Right now it's my Glock 19 which is the only 9mm I've ever owned until next week. __________________ Shoot well and be Accurate, Doc

June 3, 2017, 04:20 PM	#122
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Considering them all, and for all legal purposes, it would be the Browning Hi-Power. If you've never picked one up, nor shot one, you owe it to yourself to beg, borrow or buy one and give it a thorough range work out. I bet you'll add your name to four generations of shooters who have fallen for it's beautiful, austere design. Here's mine sporting a set of Hogue grips. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

June 6, 2017, 02:47 PM	#123
Paladin7 Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2002 Posts: 109	Best for what? Assuming you mean all around best, I'd have to say the Glock 19. Reasons for this... 1. Reliability 2. Proven track record in actual shootings 3. Simple design - ease of detail stripping is a key consideration 4. Cheap and available parts 5. Very accurate 6. Ability to go up to 32+ rounds of firepower 7. Large aftermarket for parts and holsters YMMV...

June 7, 2017, 01:04 PM	#124
brian33x51 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: Denver area Posts: 221	I'm really liking my m&p shield, but its my first 9mm. For a full sized pistol I'll prefer a full sized round (I have a gen1 glock 20 in 10mm for that).

June 7, 2017, 03:44 PM	#125
Laz Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Posts: 1,278	I'm not sure which is best but I am sure which is my favorite 9mm. It is absolutely the Browning Hi-Power MK III. __________________ Laz I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody, who can save anybody.