Best NON-GLOCK 9mm full sized handgun

[warthog]

Instead of saying "best non-GLOCK" you should have just said "what is the second best 9mm full sized handgun out there?" We would have understood you don't want a GLOCK.

Yeah, I understand English isn't well understood here from all the Glock replies. Glocks are very popular, I get it. I just don't like them and I amglad you have the pistol you like. I find it odd that Glock Folk have such a hard time understanding the idea that I HATE GLOCKS.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Its because they are ugly isnt it? I wont buy one because they are ugly and trendy. I like my guns to shoot well and also not look like glocks.

 

[88E30M50]

I avoided Glocks for years because they were trendy. I don't like running with the 'IN' crowd. I am so much against being in the 'IN' crowd, that I buys Glocks and talk them up in the CZ thread. You can't get any more 'OUT' than talking the dreaded G word in the CZ thread.

Oh, speaking of CZ, I'm surprised that nobody has recommended the CZs yet.

 

[wtburnette]

I avoided Glocks for years because they were trendy. I don't like running with the 'IN' crowd. I am so much against being in the 'IN' crowd, that I buys Glocks and talk them up in the CZ thread. You can't get any more 'OUT' than talking the dreaded G word in the CZ thread.

Oh, speaking of CZ, I'm surprised that nobody has recommended the CZs yet.

As you've probably noticed today, it's almost as bad discussing Sig's in the CZ thread...

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Oh. Now I get it.

When you asked about non Glock hand guns, you meant you wanted to know about good guns that aren't Glocks. I also noticed that some offered up non full size guns too.

Did I mention CZ?

 

[Fordtough25]

 

[copo]

Sig Sauer 226

 

[ablt22]

Sig 320 or cz 75

 

[warthog]

so far I am thinking the Sig P320 I already have is going to be the one I keep along with my Shield 9 and my Ruger 9E.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Another vote for CZ 75

 

[Hohn]

Best for what?

Best looking? Most robust? Most accurate? Most reliable?

There are many, many good full sized guns out there that I'd not hesitate to recommend. It's up to you to decide what you prefer.

My list:
P320, P250, P226
VP9, P30
M&P 9
PX4 or 92D/92G (variants with no manual safety)
CZ75, especially SP-01 and also P09
Sphinx SDP
Any Dan Wesson 9mm
Glock (17,22,31, etc)
FNS, FNP, FNX
Ruger SR9/40-


An that's just the short list of pistols that are "good enough" and worth considering. Add in revolvers and the list gets a good bit longer.


The point is that picking a full size gun isn't something you can do by INGO popularity. Get out there and handle and shoot a bunch that interest. Then report back what you chose.

 

[Hohn]

so far I am thinking the Sig P320 I already have is going to be the one I keep along with my Shield 9 and my Ruger 9E.

My P320 is my #1, but I didn't want to go all fanboi.

 

[88E30M50]

My son has a full size P320 in .45 and that is an awfully nice gun. If I were starting over again and did not have a sizable investment in firearms, mags and holsters to fit what I already have, I'd give the P320 serious consideration. I'd probably then go and buy a CZ P09 if I were looking for a full size service pistol.

 

[RustyHornet]

My son has a full size P320 in .45 and that is an awfully nice gun. If I were starting over again and did not have a sizable investment in firearms, mags and holsters to fit what I already have, I'd give the P320 serious consideration. I'd probably then go and buy a CZ P09 if I were looking for a full size service pistol.

Good advice! If plastic is your thing and you need a full size handgun, the CZ P-09 is IMHO the best on the market.

 

[warthog]

well, if folks are coming to PROteq this coming weekend, bring your full sized 9mm's and I will bring my P320 and 9E and see how things go.

 

[Birds Away]

Good advice! If plastic is your thing and you need a full size handgun, the CZ P-09 is IMHO the best on the market.

Dollar for dollar the P09 is the best service gun available. Get some Cajun magic for it and it is in a class by itself.

 

[PaulKersey]

My choice was mentioned earlier in the thread - Beretta PX4 Storm. I know that the rotating barrel and its benefits are debated, but it seems to shoot softer to me than other full-sized 9mm's. I also prefer the ergonomics of the PX4 over the 92 series (though it also is certainly a fine gun). Another excellent pistol that doesn't get as much attention as the newer models is the HK P2000. I like hammer-fired pistols, and the P2000 shoots great for me in 40 S&W. I'm sure the 9mm is just as awesome.

 

[Roadie]

Good advice! If plastic is your thing and you need a full size handgun, the CZ P-09 is IMHO the best on the market.

Dollar for dollar the P09 is the best service gun available. Get some Cajun magic for it and it is in a class by itself.

Nope, it's still the Canik TP9 series

 

[wildcatze]

FNS!

 

[Osprey]

Sold my FNX-40. Looking into Ruger SR1911 9mm.