Best 9mm hand gun

[mrb2217]

My personal favorites for the 9mm:
1. Beretta 92 FS
2. Glock 19
3. Smith and Wesson M&P
Numbers 2 and 3 are tied but since I have more rounds through the Glock 19 and carry it off duty I put it above the M&P. M&P is still a good gun though. Like everybody else said. Let him shoot and decide what he likes. Its the best way to buy a gun.

 

[AssMan]

I know it's not a 9mm but...

IMO the best SHTF hangun is a S&W686 or similar .357 revolver. Super reliable, no safety, shoots .38 or .357mag and the 5"+ versions are capable hunters when shooting the magnum load. And the + holds 7 rounds.

Second choice would be a 92fs

 

[NickZac]

H&K USP Full Size and/or SD

-more trigger options than anything else, most which are DIY (V1 out of the box gives AS/DA with de-cock, safety, capability to be safely stored and carried cocked-and-locked)
-ambidextrous features (mag release is ambi out of the box, the safety/decock lever is installed easily by the user)
-recoil reduction system
-high mag cap (15) without a chunky grip
-extended service life
-easily serviced by the user
-widely available accessories (including easy DIY sight changes)
-functions well with the most common 9mm suppressors
-sharing of parts with other models (such as the USP Compact and Tactical in 9 and other calibers) making parts more readily available
-built-in ILS for convenience
-general reliability in function is as good as it gets (along with many others mentioned here)

Still, like any other model, it has cons as well, including a higher price, less-than-lovely ergos, and very expensive magazines. The P30 improves on ergos, but often at a slightly higher price, not-as-readily-available parts & breakdown manuals, a standard trigger that leaves a lot to be desired, and lack of a compact model as small as the USP9C.

 

[straightsilver3]

There is no best. Only what he shoots best.

I like your answer Of coarse Reliability is a big factor I'm a big fan of the Sig 220 I shout this best, as 9's go Glock is my first choice CZ75 Sig I can't afford an HK I have small hands so the 220 worked well for me I believe they were made in a single stack 9 before the 226 came out.

 

[Makarov Kid]

Well you didn't specify what size of pistol so.... I recommend just picking up guns and trying to get a chance to shoot them before you buy them. Don't always let price force you to choose a gun. I think the CZ pistols are good in general. The CZ 75 series and the CZ P-07 are really great handguns and the ergonomics are amazing. Please remember every handgun is special and there are many choices. Just go out and have a look and your new gun will show itself eventually! Patience and trying out new things is key to buying guns.

 

[Hotrod Diesel]

P99 QA version is better then the AS


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Not really...
QA: 7 lbs trigger
AS: 10lbs da, 5.5 lbs sa, double strike capable.

 

[HondoMD]

My preference is a Beretta 92FS...

 

[DC-W]

Have him go to the range and try a bunch out.
I've tried a Glock 17, 26, and a Sig P226 so far this way.

I personally own a Glock 34 and I haven't been more accurate with any other pistol so far.

There's plenty of great pistols to chose from.

 

[Ironsighter]

In this environment, the best SHTF 9mm is the one you can find for him at a reasonable (inflated) price.

 

[4095fanatic]

I'd have him take a serious look at G17/19/34. Go to the range with someone who has one or a range that rents them. I personally think the new Gen4 G19 is one of the finest 9mm handguns you can buy.

 

[Spoon22]

Sig 226 is great, would like to try a fnx-9

 

[bkuether]

Glock 19/34/17 would be good choices for a SHTF gun. No safety to fumble with, and as reliable as a gun can get.

THIS.

 

[rnfjr6950]

I'll let you know how I feel about my Glock 34 . . . . . WHEN EVER, IF EVER IT GETS HERE!

38 Days and Still waiting!

 

[DC-W]

I'll let you know how I feel about my Glock 34 . . . . . WHEN EVER, IF EVER IT GETS HERE!

38 Days and Still waiting!

Holy crap!
I waited a little over 3 weeks for the papers to finish with mine.
Did you buy it at a range? If so, I'd ask to shoot it.

 

[djleepanda]

Im at at 38 days tomorrow too

 

[Docster]

What's the best gun, what's the best (fill in the blank) ammo? What's the best concealed carry weapon/holster? Who's the most beautiful woman in the world? Who's got the biggest schlong in the world?

These and many other questions like them can only be answered with OPINIONS! They are not fact-based like "What is the speed of light?" (OK, maybe we could answer the schlong question) So ask for an opinion about a gun, an ammo, etc, or how to eval a gun or ammo but let's stop asking the same "what's the best" questions. Really, what's best for one may be crap for another as stated over and over again previously. //Rant over

 

[clandestine]

Who's got the biggest schlong in the world?

 

[LocknLoad]

Glock 34. I have a sig 225, M&P 9, and my Glock 34. The Glock 34 is incredibly balanced and smooth.

 

[Celtic159]

Sig 226 for a full-size, SigPro 2022 for a bit smaller.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

I decided on a Sig P229. So, that is the best.