Looking to get another 9mm

Chilli9880 · January 11, 2012, 10:10 AM

I currently have a Glock 19 Gen 4, so please don't recommend any glocks. Budget is $700 or under. I also have a PX4 in .40 and my CCW is a M&P 40c. High capacity is a plus along with a barrel around the 4.5 to 5 inch range. That said here are the 4 guns I'm looking at picking up:
1. Beretta M9 or 90-two
2. S&W M&P 9 (I really love my 40c, so what not a full size 9mm)
3. Springfield XDm 9
4. FNX 9

Now disclaimers and thoughts. First, please don't give me the line "whichever one feels most comfortable in your hand" or "Go rent and shoot them" I've held them all, shot most of them, that's how I got narrowed down to these choices. Second, I also like the H&K P30 in this group but brand new, its out of the budget, but a great gun, I know!! (Possibility, trade in the Glock towards a P30, should I?) But I don't like trading in guns to LGS, they try and take you most of the time. Final thought, this gun is strictly range use. But, if I get really proficient with it, could possibly turn into my sidearm for 3 gun competitions. So, let me hear it from TFL, what should I do?

**Tom Servo** · January 11, 2012, 12:58 PM

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I currently have a Glock 19 Gen 4, so please don't recommend any glocks.

What do you like and/or dislike about the Glock? That'll help with a recommendation.

Me? I'd go for the 92FS, though I've been very impressed with how well the FN-X shoots.

MLeake · January 11, 2012, 12:59 PM

For IDPA/3Gun, I'd lean toward the M&P9 for consistent trigger, and pointing characteristics.

For straight range shooting, I'd lean toward the Beretta.

PSP · January 11, 2012, 01:02 PM

I have no experience with the FN, but of the other three, the Beretta is the most enjoyable, IMHO. Good looking too.

Viper99 · January 11, 2012, 02:03 PM

Consider the PPQ as well. I have the 3.8 XDm and is really nice.

C0untZer0 · January 11, 2012, 02:15 PM

I think the one with the most potential to be turned into a 3-gun shooter is the Springfield XD.

pturner67 · January 11, 2012, 02:32 PM

Get S&W M&P 9mm Pro series. You already know S&W makes a great weapon. You'll like the trigger better than the standard M&P and it's less expensive than forking out the extra $ for a trigger job.

Chilli9880 · January 11, 2012, 02:40 PM

pturner67 - I actually thought about that after I made the post. I wanted to see if anyone was going to come up with that.

As far as the glock goes. I'm not a real big fan of glocks and I traded for it to see what all the buzz was about and all the mods and accessories you can do and get for them. Its a good pistol, but I don't need any other models from glock.

Viper - I took the PPQ out of consideration because I already have a striker-fire, 4 inch, 9mm pistol. I know its a fine pistol and its stock is on the rise, but I took it out of the running due to it being similar to a glock 19.

Chilli9880 · January 12, 2012, 12:00 PM

Can anyone fill me in on what exactly seperates the M&P Pro from the regular version? (I'd look it up myself, but I'm at work and S&W site is blocked) I see that its about $100 more and a longer (1/2 inch) barrel but what else?

pturner67 · January 12, 2012, 07:56 PM

trigger pull, Novak fiber optic front sight, Novak designed reduced glare rear sight, increased sight radius

kinoons · January 13, 2012, 12:23 AM

You couldn't go wrong with a walther PPQ, walther p99, or if smaller is what you'd like the walther PPS is a great option.

gyvel · January 13, 2012, 07:27 AM

Kinda surprised that the CZ 75 isn't on the list.

Mrgunsngear · January 13, 2012, 07:41 AM

M&P or FNX are my choices. I own both and both have been 100% reliable and are very accurate. That said, all the guns you listed are great guns and you're not going to go wrong either way.

Olympus · January 13, 2012, 07:44 AM

Browning Hi Power. Thread closed!

Tactical Jackalope · January 13, 2012, 07:48 AM

Browning Hi-Power
M&P 9
SIG P226, P229
CZ-75
Beretta PX4 Storm
FNX
XD(m) 9
Hk P2000
Khar PM9, CM9

They're so many more...

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

Robk · January 13, 2012, 09:33 AM

I have the Berreta 90-two and the FNX-9. Both very nice pistols. The Berreta does have more weight to it and seems easier to bring on target for follow ups. Oh, my 90-two also happens to be a .40, so the 9mm would make it a very sweet shooter, but even my wife can control the .40 i this platform very well. The FNX-9 does have a bit more muzzle flip due to its light weight, but is also a very fine pistol. Can't go wrong with either.

But, if going into 3 gun, behaps the 90-two would be better suited. However holsters would also be a pain to find. Perhaps the 92A1 would be better? Best features of the 90-two and the 92. More aftermarket support.

ngragg · January 13, 2012, 02:29 PM

S&W or springfield, both feel great in hand, reliable and are good shooters.

January 11, 2012, 10:10 AM	#1
Chilli9880 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 124	Looking to get another 9mm I currently have a Glock 19 Gen 4, so please don't recommend any glocks. Budget is $700 or under. I also have a PX4 in .40 and my CCW is a M&P 40c. High capacity is a plus along with a barrel around the 4.5 to 5 inch range. That said here are the 4 guns I'm looking at picking up: 1. Beretta M9 or 90-two 2. S&W M&P 9 (I really love my 40c, so what not a full size 9mm) 3. Springfield XDm 9 4. FNX 9 Now disclaimers and thoughts. First, please don't give me the line "whichever one feels most comfortable in your hand" or "Go rent and shoot them" I've held them all, shot most of them, that's how I got narrowed down to these choices. Second, I also like the H&K P30 in this group but brand new, its out of the budget, but a great gun, I know!! (Possibility, trade in the Glock towards a P30, should I?) But I don't like trading in guns to LGS, they try and take you most of the time. Final thought, this gun is strictly range use. But, if I get really proficient with it, could possibly turn into my sidearm for 3 gun competitions. So, let me hear it from TFL, what should I do?

January 11, 2012, 02:03 PM	#5
Viper99 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2010 Location: CT Posts: 846	Consider the PPQ as well. I have the 3.8 XDm and is really nice. Last edited by Viper99; January 11, 2012 at 02:14 PM.

January 13, 2012, 07:41 AM	#13
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	M&P or FNX are my choices. I own both and both have been 100% reliable and are very accurate. That said, all the guns you listed are great guns and you're not going to go wrong either way. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

January 11, 2012, 12:59 PM	#3
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	For IDPA/3Gun, I'd lean toward the M&P9 for consistent trigger, and pointing characteristics. For straight range shooting, I'd lean toward the Beretta.

January 11, 2012, 01:02 PM	#4
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	I have no experience with the FN, but of the other three, the Beretta is the most enjoyable, IMHO. Good looking too.

January 11, 2012, 02:15 PM	#6
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	I think the one with the most potential to be turned into a 3-gun shooter is the Springfield XD.

January 11, 2012, 02:32 PM	#7
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	Get S&W M&P 9mm Pro series. You already know S&W makes a great weapon. You'll like the trigger better than the standard M&P and it's less expensive than forking out the extra $ for a trigger job.

January 11, 2012, 02:40 PM	#8
Chilli9880 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 124	pturner67 - I actually thought about that after I made the post. I wanted to see if anyone was going to come up with that. As far as the glock goes. I'm not a real big fan of glocks and I traded for it to see what all the buzz was about and all the mods and accessories you can do and get for them. Its a good pistol, but I don't need any other models from glock. Viper - I took the PPQ out of consideration because I already have a striker-fire, 4 inch, 9mm pistol. I know its a fine pistol and its stock is on the rise, but I took it out of the running due to it being similar to a glock 19.

January 12, 2012, 12:00 PM	#9
Chilli9880 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 124	Can anyone fill me in on what exactly seperates the M&P Pro from the regular version? (I'd look it up myself, but I'm at work and S&W site is blocked) I see that its about $100 more and a longer (1/2 inch) barrel but what else?

January 12, 2012, 07:56 PM	#10
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	trigger pull, Novak fiber optic front sight, Novak designed reduced glare rear sight, increased sight radius

January 13, 2012, 12:23 AM	#11
kinoons Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Location: las vegas, NV Posts: 409	You couldn't go wrong with a walther PPQ, walther p99, or if smaller is what you'd like the walther PPS is a great option.

January 13, 2012, 07:27 AM	#12
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Kinda surprised that the CZ 75 isn't on the list.

January 13, 2012, 07:44 AM	#14
Olympus Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 770	Browning Hi Power. Thread closed!

January 13, 2012, 07:48 AM	#15
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Browning Hi-Power M&P 9 SIG P226, P229 CZ-75 Beretta PX4 Storm FNX XD(m) 9 Hk P2000 Khar PM9, CM9 They're so many more... SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

January 13, 2012, 09:33 AM	#16
Robk Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 324	I have the Berreta 90-two and the FNX-9. Both very nice pistols. The Berreta does have more weight to it and seems easier to bring on target for follow ups. Oh, my 90-two also happens to be a .40, so the 9mm would make it a very sweet shooter, but even my wife can control the .40 i this platform very well. The FNX-9 does have a bit more muzzle flip due to its light weight, but is also a very fine pistol. Can't go wrong with either. But, if going into 3 gun, behaps the 90-two would be better suited. However holsters would also be a pain to find. Perhaps the 92A1 would be better? Best features of the 90-two and the 92. More aftermarket support.

January 13, 2012, 02:29 PM	#17
ngragg Member Join Date: January 13, 2012 Location: Cullman, AL Posts: 15	S&W or springfield, both feel great in hand, reliable and are good shooters.