Suggestions on a 9mm

[cap6888]

Ok, without opening I am in the market for a 9mm. I really thought I was going to want an FNX9, but after fondling it at 2A, I'm not a big fan of the grip. The checkering is very aggressive, and almost uncomfortable. For comparison, I love the comfy rubber grip on the SR22 that I just picked up.

So that being said, these are the criteria I am looking for;
1) 9mm
2) manual safety
3) decocker
4) larger capacity mag (something more than 10)
5) smaller grip so it will be easier for my kids to transition to it

I know the last two are kind of opposites of each other. But the grip on the FNX seems like a good size. Any suggestions?

 

[Pretoria78]

CZ P-07 might be worth looking at, although it comes set up for decocker out of the box, it can be configured for a safety (included in the box).

The HK USP 9 Compact might also be worth checking out.

 

[spclopr8tr]

Beretta PX-4 has all, small grip may be an issue. CZ P07? Has safety or de-cocker, but I don't think both at the same time. Taurus PT-92 has both.

 

[ground chuck]

Seems like a sig 229 is in order.

 

[StantonCree]

CZ 75 B

 

[Robert1955]

Any preference between a Hammer or Striker fired?

 

[Sundazes]

Beretta 92.

 

[501st]

Ok, without opening I am in the market for a 9mm. I really thought I was going to want an FNX9, but after fondling it at 2A, I'm not a big fan of the grip. The checkering is very aggressive, and almost uncomfortable. For comparison, I love the comfy rubber grip on the SR22 that I just picked up.

So that being said, these are the criteria I am looking for;
1) 9mm
2) manual safety
3) decocker
4) larger capacity mag (something more than 10)
5) smaller grip so it will be easier for my kids to transition to it

I know the last two are kind of opposites of each other. But the grip on the FNX seems like a good size. Any suggestions?

Hk P30

 

[fivepointstar]

SIG P229
CZ75
M&P9
Bersa THunder 9
Ruger SR9
Beretta 92FS

 

[newq]

Ok, without opening I am in the market for a 9mm. I really thought I was going to want an FNX9, but after fondling it at 2A, I'm not a big fan of the grip. The checkering is very aggressive, and almost uncomfortable. For comparison, I love the comfy rubber grip on the SR22 that I just picked up.

So that being said, these are the criteria I am looking for;
1) 9mm
2) manual safety
3) decocker
4) larger capacity mag (something more than 10)
5) smaller grip so it will be easier for my kids to transition to it

I know the last two are kind of opposites of each other. But the grip on the FNX seems like a good size. Any suggestions?

Why not just a SR9?

 

[Pretoria78]

Cap,
If you're willing to shoot at the NRA Range in Fairfax, you're welcome to shoot my CZ P-09, if you want to give it a whirl. Offer is always open.

 

[photoracer]

CZ P-07 might be worth looking at, although it comes set up for decocker out of the box, it can be configured for a safety (included in the box).

The HK USP 9 Compact might also be worth checking out.

The HK USP Compact in 9mm fits the bill pretty well. Biggest mag holds 15 rounds and there are 10 and 12 rounder also. I use a decocker with a light spring kit as both a CCW and an IDPA competition gun. Has one of the most ergonomic grips I have found (except for the mag release). The mag release is ambi and the safety/decocker is available that way also. Mine is actually a .357 Sig model with a 9mm barrel in it. The barrel is the only part you need to change if you want to shoot 9mm, .40 S&W or .357 Sig (but you have to buy the gun as a .357/.40 because while you can go down in caliber you can't go up).

 

[BigDaddy]

CZ 75 compact has everything you want, safety and decocker.
http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-75-compact-9mm-black-14-rd-mags/

I don't know how you reconcile your hands and grip with your kids hands. I know a shrimpy 13 year old who demo's shooting full loads in a 1911 for his fathers CC class. He's not your average 13 yo. I couldn't do that at 13.

 

[El Patron Grande]

CZ 75 B

What this dude said. Best shooting gun I've ever shot.

 

[willyb]

berretta 92fs.

 

[slowpoke]

My first purchase was a stainless CZ-75B. Still my favorite shooter.

 

[Fox123]

Bersa thunder 9UC

 

[photoracer]

Berretta grips are too big for #5. They feel like an axe handle compared to say a Browning Hi-Power. CZ/EAA/Bul Storm feels much smaller.

 

[mopar92]

You could save money and quit piddling around and buy a Glock 17/19.

 

[Flipz]

As others have said, a CZ would be a great choice. It fills all your needs.