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Post by hairtrigger on May 17, 2006 1:06:24 GMT -5
Looking for the all round best choice for the 9mm. cartridge.
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Post by 5ontarget on May 18, 2006 2:18:59 GMT -5
It seems everyone makes a polymer 9mm. The ones I'd consider, in no particular order, CZ, Springfield, Glock, Walther, S&W.
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Post by hairtrigger on May 18, 2006 3:33:14 GMT -5
Are there any with Hammers, rather than strikers ? I would like to tkae those with the hammers and compare those to the striker fired choices. I know the Glocks, Walther, and XD has strikers; What about the CZ or any others ?
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Post by MLB on May 18, 2006 9:16:31 GMT -5
I think the P-series Rugers qualify.
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Post by hairtrigger on May 18, 2006 23:08:04 GMT -5
Being that I am already accustomed to the controls of my p220, I have been influenced by a few of the sig pistols that are chambered for the 357 sig cartridge. I am looking at overall size, weight, and comfort of handling before I actually nail down my choice. I'm not one who buys in order to sell or trade later. If I buy a gun, I usually intend on putting it to use for a practical purpose in mind.
I was offered a deal on a very good used p228 in 9mm but I also found that the p228 and p229 are very close to being the same size, if not indentical. I would hate having purchased a pistol in 9mm, only to find out later that I could have had the same pistol in .40 S&W -357 sig later on.
This leads me back to looking at the polymer frame pistols, which might offer a pistol of less bulk and weight as the sigs in the same calibers.
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Post by TA on May 19, 2006 8:36:18 GMT -5
Another option in the polymer frame market is the SIGPRO. It has a real hammer and the controls are similar to what you are already used to.  |
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Post by hairtrigger on May 20, 2006 2:42:36 GMT -5
Thank You Very Much; Looks to be a nice pistol. I've heard of it but I haven't actually seen one to compare with the others that I have in mind. I strongly leaning toward one with a hammer, and size is a big issue at the moment.
It is becoming more difficult to carry this p220 unless I wear a very loose fitted outer garment. I heard that Glock has a small pistol chambered in the .40 but I'm still at undecided on the striker fired mechanisms. I know that I will probably buy a Glock or a Springfield XD, or even a Walther p99, if I place one in my hand.
I'm off tomorrow, of which I plan on visiting a few gun stores. I work late nights and find myself having to stop by the late night convieneince stores, all night grills, 24 hr. food stores, or a longer than normal red light in an isolated area of the city.
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Post by TMan on May 21, 2006 6:04:12 GMT -5
I'm not wild about striker-fired pistols. Also, I can't speak to the Walther P99, but between the Glock and the XD, I wouldn't hesitate to go with the XD.
I've dry-fired a XD that had a trigger job by the folks at Springfield, and it was awsome. Mine has a 6.5 lb trigger, which is almost twice what the break is on my Glock, but feels better, and I shoot better with it - even though its barrel is 1" shorter.
To give credit where credit is due: there are a lot of aftermarket modifications available for the Glock. I think I bought them all. With the modifications, I took a gun that I hated and turned it into a gun that I hated, but spent a lot of money on. Moral of this story - modify something you love to make it better.
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Post by TA on May 22, 2006 7:07:47 GMT -5
Here's a polymer pistol for ya. ;D It probably is a good gun and I am curious to see if it meets the sales numbers that Wilson expects.  |
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Post by TMan on May 22, 2006 7:19:28 GMT -5
Hope someone other than me finds this amusing: Last year I had my roof replaced and they used shingles made out of polymer plastic. Why would someone want to buy a gun made out of roofing materials? ;D
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Post by MLB on May 22, 2006 8:03:20 GMT -5
Your options onen up a bit once you consider striker fired polymer handguns. Walther also makes a compact version of the P99 (the P99c). The S&W version SW99c is similar.  Speaking of S&W, I haven't heard much about their new M&P. |
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Post by TMan on May 22, 2006 15:00:38 GMT -5
I got to hold/examine one at my dealership. At the time, they were allocated items. I guess the fact that I didn't bring it home with me sort of tells it all. I did, however, bring home the M&P AR-15.
If the handgun had been 9mm, I might have given it a little more thought, but I doubt if I would have brought it home. After my Glock 34 experience, I'm very hesitant to buy another polymer framed, striker fired, pistol.
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Post by 5ontarget on May 22, 2006 20:21:32 GMT -5
Since you've mentioned caliber conversions and polymer pistols, I thought I'd add, the Springfield XD's have conversion barrels available through Barsto, and EFK. However, you cannot convert a 9mm to anything but 9mm (not really a conversion then, is it?). You can convert .40 -> 357 or .40 ->9mm, or 357->.40 or 357 ->9mm.
I realize the XD does not meet your requirement for a design with a hammer, but there you have it anyway...
FWIW, YMMV, etc, I have a XD357 that I really enjoy.
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Post by TBT on May 23, 2006 11:20:12 GMT -5
I had the chance to shoot an SW Sigma and was VERY impressed. Fed everything, very comfotable in the hand, very cheap, SW warranty. I don't think you can go wrong.
The mid-sized Glocks are nice in 9mm to carry. What are the numbers for those? G19 is it?
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