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Old May 19, 2018, 11:01 AM   #1
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Top 3 sweetest 9mm right now?

Hi folks a buddy is getting ready to buy, if you had to pick the top 3 9mm striker fired polymer pistols right now, which ones?
I guess my recomm. right now is1. VP9 2. PPQ. 3. FN 509
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Old May 19, 2018, 11:27 AM   #2
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One mans sweet is another mans sour. My definition of sweetest 9mm would be the Glock 18. Would be "sweet" to have one
Never mind the fact that laws prevent my ownership of same.
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Old May 19, 2018, 11:46 AM   #3
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What Ricklin said about preferences.

S&W M&P is solid.
Handgrip / balance in your hand is key for me. Beyond that, the design of most striker fired 9 mil's are pretty similar.
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Old May 19, 2018, 11:54 AM   #4
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Hi folks a buddy is getting ready to buy, if you had to pick the top 3 9mm striker fired polymer pistols right now, which ones?

I guess my recomm. right now is1. VP9 2. PPQ. 3. FN 509


Those are good choices, with an honorable mention for the excellent Beretta APX (like the two new models). The Glock nines also deserve a ride on the winner bus. Maybe the CZ P10C deserves a nod, too.


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Old May 19, 2018, 12:25 PM   #5
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Old May 19, 2018, 12:40 PM   #6
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S&W M&P 2.0, Walther PPQ, HK VP9
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Old May 19, 2018, 01:06 PM   #7
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Of course its all just opinion, but I'll play.

Right now my top 3 would be:

1. Glock 19x
2. Walther P99 AS (yes, I prefer the 99 AS over the PPQ)
3. HK VP9

I have yet to actually shoot the FN 509 or CZ P10c, full disclosure.
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Old May 19, 2018, 02:24 PM   #8
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Walther P99 AS (yes, I prefer the 99 AS over the PPQ)
I agree, but in fact the one you will train & practice regularly with is the right one to have.
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Old May 19, 2018, 03:01 PM   #9
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Did I mention, CZ P10
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Old May 19, 2018, 03:29 PM   #10
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Tanfoglio Lim Pro
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I know you said striker fired. But striker fired guns offer no mechanical advantage over hammer fired. Now if you said polymer over steel. That would be different.
In any case, try one of these three and you’ll be freed from your striker fired infatuation.
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Old May 19, 2018, 04:40 PM   #11
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S&W M&P9 2.0 (Compact or full-size)
Glock 19 gen4 (not familiar with other gens. Opt for the metal sights)

Don't have a third recommendation for you, as I'm not that versed in striker-fire 9mms at this time. I have shot a couple Springfield XDs (the compact and the full-size) and thought they had decent triggers, ergos, and were more than adequately accurate, but I don't have any long-term experience with them, so I couldn't actually recommend them, other than to say give one a try at the range.
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Old May 19, 2018, 04:54 PM   #12
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1. Ppq m1
2. Ppq m2
3. P99as
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Old May 19, 2018, 04:54 PM   #13
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Glock 19/19X Gen 5.
Glock 17 Gen 5
HK VP9

Its a Glock world. They are by far the most popular handgun in the US and around the world.
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Old May 19, 2018, 05:43 PM   #14
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Old May 19, 2018, 06:15 PM   #15
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Thank you so much for the input!
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Old May 19, 2018, 06:29 PM   #16
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No love for a Sig P320?
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Old May 19, 2018, 07:47 PM   #17
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Walther PPQ M2 5", SIG P320Rx, then I'm out of polymers in 9mm. But I do like my S&W in .40.

If you omit the requirement for polymer frame, there are MANY splendid pistols available, and lots of terrific buys in used guns.

But that's not what you asked, is it? Don't worry too much, it's hard to go wrong, and the pistol is less a problem than the nut on the grip.
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Old May 19, 2018, 08:07 PM   #18
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No love for a Sig P320?
Lotsa love here. I have a compact and a subcompact. Both serve on a regular basis as my everyday carry. My P320s are easy to shoot well and 100% reliable.
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Old May 19, 2018, 08:29 PM   #19
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Another vote for the 320.
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Old May 19, 2018, 08:53 PM   #20
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P99as, ppq, vp9
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Old May 19, 2018, 09:10 PM   #21
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Canik TP9 double/single action is great for me...like them so much got three of them...$345...now I see prices going up.
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Old May 19, 2018, 09:37 PM   #22
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Old May 19, 2018, 09:42 PM   #23
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Mine aren't polymer or striker-fired:

CZ75
Beretta 92
Star Super B

I have... I think 11 9mm pistols now. Those are my favorites. For polymer with a hammer, the Tanfiglios and CZ's are excellent. And of course the Glocks are very good.
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Old May 19, 2018, 10:29 PM   #24
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P320 X-Five is the only piece that draws my interest.
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Old May 20, 2018, 02:51 AM   #25
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My personal preference based on what woks best for me HK VP9, Walther PPQ, and Glock 19.
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