Best NON-GLOCK 9mm full sized handgun

[warthog]

Look, I have a Ruger 9E and I am pretty happy but I would like to get myself the best handgun, full sized, I can find. I don't really like Glocks, they feel wrong in my hand and I have tried them before, even owned them, even the newest ones (though only held them in the LGS and not fired) and I just don't like the way they feel in my hands. That said I will surely be told to buy a Glock by people. I won't but you can say it is so, for you without repercussion from me.

I sort of think I want one of the Sig-Sauers that are higher end. Nothing decided yet. I want to hear what make/model and why so I can get things rolling. I am selling off the bulk of my collection so I can have a few calibers rather than every caliber I have ever heard of, just too tired and want to get back to basics for all sorts of reasons. Not wanting to have to keep a lot of ammo of different calibers for one, tired of reloading all the calibers. I just want to round it off the the keepers, at least for me so please make your opinions known.

Thanks INGO!

 

[SEIndSAM]

Your going to get a bunch of different opinions, but nothing feels or shoots as well for me as the S&W MP9 full size.

 

[Denny347]

GLOCK!!!!!!!!

 

[Hopper]

I'll give a vote for a CZ 75B. I have one in matte stainless that's been cajonized by The Wizard (llh1956). This, and a S&W NM 66 Combat Magnum, are my two absolute favorite guns.

I hear what you're saying about Glocks. I like them OK enough, but they never felt quite right, or pointed naturally for me. The CZ does both. Definitely worth a look and consideration, IMHO.

 

[LPMan59]

My short list would include ruger sr9, M&P, XDm and Beretta 92

 

[bulletsmith]

I'll confess that I like the feel of my M&P 9. But nothing feels the same as a Baretta 92 in my hand. I prefer a gun with a safety too, so that's another plus for me.

 

[bgcatty]

Sig Sauer P226 and Sig Sauer P320.

 

[jd4320t]

Your going to get a bunch of different opinions, but nothing feels or shoots as well for me as the S&W MP9 full size.

I agree on the M&P9. The interchangeable back straps really allow it to fit any hand.

Someday I hope to try the Sig P320.

 

[Rmodglin]

You won't be unhappy with a Sig!

 

[m82mike]

XD-M!

 

[KLB]

You really need to shoot the different guns.

I love my MP9 and my Beretta. I'm with you on the Glock. I can shoot it well, but it just never feels right.

 

[MrBlue54]

FNX-9, Great shooter and runs whatever you feed it!

 

[sharpetop]

I've got Browning Hi Power and a CZ 75BD that are pretty damn good shooters.

 

[KJQ6945]

I've had a Glock since '89, and I will always have a few of them. Like you, I wanted something nicer. I occasionally help out at Beech Grove Firearms, and I've had the opportunity to handle most all modern pistols. The HK P30 is the most comfortable gun I've ever held. The P30L is pretty much the same size as a Glock 17. The P30, about the same size as a 19. The grip and magazines are the same size on both, 15+1.
There are numerous variations of either. The ones below, are both SA/DA with decocker. The P30 has a safety, the "L" does not.

 

[RustyHornet]

Another vote for a CZ 75 variant.....

 

[chezuki]

I had 5 different Glocks before I realized the best Glock was made by Smith and Wesson.

M&P FTW.

 

[KJQ6945]

I had 5 different Glocks before I realized the best Glock was made by Smith and Wesson.

M&P FTW.

He said he wanted a nice gun.

 

[Bennettjh]

My favorite is the Ruger SR-9. I've never shot a Sig 9mm but I like the p220.

I've shot our preacher's CZ-75. Very sweet.

 

[chezuki]

He said he wanted a nice gun.

 

[warthog]

OK, I do know the best way is to shoot them and I think that will be doable though I am looking to make it easier. I have shot a P226, old West Germany made. Have fired a Sig 320 and really liked it. In fact I like the M&P's too but have had some bad experiences with the XD line that tend to give me pause. I have big hands so that can be a problem too. Thanks for these and keep them coming.

I do like my Ruger 9E so maybe I won't buy another gun. lol