Need Help in choosing a 9mm

[other guy]

Am looking to purchase a 9mm pistol and would like opinions on which to get. I will start by saying I perfer an all metal gun, exposed hammer as compared to striker fire. Can settle for new or used if the gun is still being made. Am looking at a 5906 Smith and Wesson, a 92FS Beretta, or a Taurus pt99. The Smith will be used as they don't make them any more. The Taurus will be new at under $400 as will be the smith. the Beretta will be new at $575 but will be blue as opposed to stainless for the other two. I know the Beretta is probably the best gun but if I buy one of the others I will be $200 closer to getting the new Ruger SR1911 that I really want also. What say you???

 

[RichardR]

Some pretty good deals can be had on police trade-in 5906's & they are superb handguns.

That's probably the direction that I would lean in if I was in the market for one of those three.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I like the 92FS as I own one. However, I would also look at CZ. For me at least, the CZ fits my hand better and I'm more accurate with it.

 

[gunman41mag]

Some pretty good deals can be had on police trade-in 5906's & they are superb handguns.

That's probably the direction that I would lean in if I was in the market for one of those three.

CDNN has the S & W 5906 for $299, but I've seen them for less than that on gun broker, also the BERRETTA 92 is excellent & can be had for under $400

 

[JohnP82]

What will be the main purpose for this handgun. carry, home defense, range toy...?

The Beretta 92 is an excellent gun, it is fullsize so some find it hard for carry, but it is doable with the right holster and belt setup. The Smith 5906 are good guns too, I have only fired a couple, but everyone I know that owns one seems to be happy with them.

Given your requirements my of an all metal gun with a hammer, my personal choice would be a CZ.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[gunman41mag]

The CZ-75 is a great gun, I use one as my self-defense gun

 

[SEIndSAM]

Get the 5906 or save $200 more and get an MP9. You won't regret it.

 

[daspurlock]

I like the rock island 1911 9mm then when you get your ruger you will be use to it because of what you already have. I really like that ruger myself.

 

[cornfused]

Save up until you can get the R1911 that you really want.

 

[Hoosier45]

Save up until you can get the R1911 that you really want.

This.

 

[crispy]

This:

 

[nemo97]

This:

I'll 2nd This. Looking for a 2nd 75D myself.

 

[fastwally]

Beretta PX4

 

[mwg]

of the guns you mentioned i would go with the beretta ,but you should look at the cz 75.it is an all metal gun with a hammer also.

 

[jesse485]

Of the guns you mentioned, I'd pick the Taurus. I'm no Taurus fanboy, but I really like the 92/99. Its the only of the three you can carry cocked and locked like the 1911 you are looking at. Its also quite a bit less than the Beretta it's based off of, as you noted; I really enjoyed the one i had. I do echo the CZ posters in this thread as they have the same safety features.

 

[pate]

just go with the Glock 19!! u cant go wrong. i know it aint got the hammer but u can still go with one in chamber. it has a 3 point saftey.

 

[crispy]

just go with the Glock 19!! u cant go wrong. i know it aint got the hammer but u can still go with one in chamber. it has a 3 point saftey.

How many of the OP's requirements does a Glock meet?

 

[Cygnus]

I know you said you "prefer" an all metal frame but consider the Ruger P-95. You won't know the difference. It's a tank of a gun. External hammer. SOLID poly frame. Manual of arms very close to a 92FS. Safety flips up to fire. Full sized gun.

Also if you go used it will keep you well under $300 and closer to the 1911 you want as well. And the Ruger's grip will feel like a .45 anyway. And IIRC The Ruger P- Series before 95 are all metal. P-94, P-89.

 

[Cygnus]

This:

That is a nice looking gun!

What do they go for?

Seems to fit the OP's needs very well. Makes me want to try one.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I like the look of that CZ 75, but I would add a used SIG to the OP's list of guns he might consider. The P228 may be the perfect 9mm design.