Favorite 9mm/45

[gregintenn]

A fella could buy a matching pair of 1911s in 9mm and 45.

[Guest BrianJ]

What are these guns for, target/range shooting or are you looking for a carry/self defense gun? That might help people help you.

Edited January 12, 2013 by BrianJ

[CJDore]

The 2 best 9mm in my collection......

 

Beretta 92FS

 

Sig Sauer 2022

 

Seems to be a lot of tupperware salesman on here peddling glocks :puke:

[Dennis1209]

I don't particularly like the way the M&P's look so I don't personally own one, however...

 

My son and a couple of friends have the M&P9 and I shot them a few times. Combined they have maybe 3-4K rounds down range with ZERO problems. Actually, I've never personally talked to anyone who had any problems with the M&P line of handguns.

 

Based on the above, sounds like it's more than a winner.

[alwaysonjohn]

I was going to get a M&P for my next handgun, however a local gun guru talked me into ordering the Springfield XDM 5.25 Comp in 9mm and i'll tell you what i think when it comes in, but it looks sexy for a XD.

[chances R]

Choosing from your list, I'd pick the S&W M&P...........then carry it to Guns and Leather and trade it in on a Glock 19.

 

THAT just ain't right :yuck:

[1gewehr]

CZ-75 for 9mm.  Mine has over 40,000rds and still going strong.  All I've replaced are the springs, three magazine springs, and one magazine body with a broken floorplate tab.

For .45, just get a decent 1911.  At the cheap end, I have a Rock Island made in the Philippines that only has a couple of thousand rounds through it, but has been reliable so far.

[musicman]

'Nuther M&P fan here.

[lshel]

For 9mm, I would recommend th M&P 9 or 9c. 45 acp the M&P 45c, Sig P220 (full size) or Kahr CW45.

The only one I don't have is the P220, but I've owned several and they are accurate and a pleasure to shoot. I'm trying to find a used one now. LOL with your choice.

[windviking]

My favorite 9mm carry is my CZ p01. My favorite 45 carry is my XDS. Believe it or not, the CZ carries almost as good as the XDS.

[red dirt]

You won't go wrong with a Glock, I have a 19 and a 26 but rarely carry them, for some reason I always reach for my Kahr PM9 in 9mm or my 3" 1911 or XDs in .45.

Edited January 13, 2013 by red dirt

[itchytriggerfinger]

I think I have my new favorite 9mm.  I just got the CZ-SP01 Shadow Target from CZ Custom.  OMG you wouldn't believe how sweet it is!  Next for me is my XD Tactical with a Powder River Precision trigger job.

 

As for .45, my Dan Wesson is the clear favorite, followed by a custom Springfield GI.

[zybysco]

Glock 2nd Gen 19 or 17. I own both and they feel great. I've held a p30 and really liked it. I just don't like the price. Edited January 13, 2013 by zybysco

[Mykltn]

Best 9mm for carry, (and I've had many) is the Kimber Solo carry. Best .45 I've ever carried (again, I've had many) is the Colt New Agent.

[TooTallEMT]

I purchased a M&P 45 yesterday. Thank you all very much for your input.

[Guest Bassman17SC]

I cannot make any comments about the 9mm options in your list as I am a SIG guy.

 

As to the Kimber 1911, I would also look at other manufacturers.  SIG Sauer produces over 30 1911 models in various configurations (plus a few .22 models); Springfield Armory also makes fine 1911s as well as Colt.  S&W puts out a pretty good 1911; so does Remington and Ruger, although I have heard about them and not actually shot a Remington or Ruger.  I would think that all of the 1911s listed above would be in a similar price range of the Kimber.

[Cartel]

Glock 19 Gen 4

 

YMMV

Edited January 15, 2013 by Cartel

[~48_South~]

From your list I would buy the M&P 9MM and 45, if it was me personally buying under the carry class take away M&P and replace with Glock(Cant stand M&P factory triggers), if I wasnt necessarily looking to carry and wanted a fun gun to shoot I would go HK USP Tactical in 45 and CZ75 Tactical Sport in 9mm(Both models are large guns and $1k+ roughly though)they are hands down 2 of my favorite handguns to take to the range.

Edited January 15, 2013 by ~48_South~