Recommendations on two New 9MM's

[contendershooter]

Alright, I want to get recommendations on the purchase of two 9MM's; one for conceal carry and one for target/action/plinking. Here is my criteria for each:

 

conceal carrry:

 

no Glocks; yes I know they are good guns, I just personally don't like them and the way they fit me.

 

9MM caliber

 

striker fired, or light DAO trigger

 

single stack mag, but if thin enough would go double stack

 

no larger than SW Shield/LC9 size

 

good trigger overall

 

On my short list, LC9 striker fired, Kahr CM and CW9, Shield, XDs9, Walther PPS and CCP,

 

and

 

for target/action/plinking:

 

no glocks; reason stated above

 

9MM caliber

 

striker fired

 

minimum 4" barrel

 

accuracy and trigger pull being two optimal factors here to enhance ability to make accurate shots

 

on short list: Ruger SR9, XD9 standard and tactical 5" XDm9, M&P, M&P pro, M&P viking tactical version, Walther P99 PPX, PPQ, Sig P320 and HK VP9

 

now in addition to this, do you all think a Citadel 1911 9MM would be just as accurate or more accurate than what is listed above?

 

 

[dcloudy777]

Just for discussion, why so set on striker-fired?

 

The CZ 75 series is as good as the service-size pistol gets.

[Hozzie]

Just for discussion, why so set on striker-fired?

 

The CZ 75 series is as good as the service-size pistol gets.

 

Before reading his whole post my two thoughts were Shield and CZ75

[contendershooter]

i have had a CZ75, great accurate gun but I want a conssitent trigger pull, and have grown fond of striker fired weapons. 

 

keep the recommendations coming!

[hipower]

Again, purely personal taste here.

 

I favor the XDM 5.25, and the M&P 9FS. The M&P Vtac is pretty good simply for the sights, but does it shoot any better than the standard M&P9? Maybe in the hands of a professional, but for the guy like me; the answer is no.

 

I have been finding a certain fondness for the PPQ lately, but don't own one. So I cant really give you a good opinion. I do like the ergonomics of them, and the trigger is very good from my short time dry firing and testing the reset.

 

For me, the longer barrel psitols, 4+, would be better for target and general plinking. And if you really want to play....get a 5 inch barrel.

[contendershooter]

i guess one difference between them is the bladed trigger vs the hinged trigger; which one seems to be more crisp and have a more consistent pull?

[hipower]

Actually, I've never looked at it from that point. I'll have to look at some of mine and see.

[lshel]

For me the best 9mm carry pistols are: Kahr PM9(6+1), CM9, Springfield XDS 9(7+1) and CW9(7+1) which is about same size as XDS9 and a single stack. To me the PM9 and CM9 are the ideal carry conceal size with 6+1  rds. I have the PM9, XDS9 and the CW9. I carry the PM9 w/ns most of the time and the other two are in the safe.

 

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Target 9mm is my M&P Pro 9 with aluminum Apex trigger and springs with 5" barrel. Excellant trigger with short trigger reset.

Edited August 1, 2014 by lshel

[Bubba0031]

My daily carry is a Kahr CW9.  It's not particularly fun to shoot but it's perfect (for me) to conceal carry.

[Wingshooter]

My daily carry is a Kahr CW9.  It's not particularly fun to shoot but it's perfect (for me) to conceal carry.

Any problems with that CM9? I've got my eye on one at Buds for $338. Was going to get a PM9, but if the CM9 is reliable...

[TNWNGR]

I own a Ruger SR9 and a SA XDs 9P. Both are outstanding pistols with no complaints from me on either. As an aside though the SR9 and Glock 17/19 are actually kissing cousins in most every respect.

 

I've handled and shot the S&W M&P 9 as well as the Shield 9mmP. Both are excellent pistols.

 

I owned a Ruger LC9 and will not recommend one. But I will wholeheartedly endorse Ruger products as a whole.

Edited August 1, 2014 by TNWNGR

[c.a.willard]

I carry a shield 9 almost every day.  It is augmented every now and then by its full sized brother.  I also have a M&P pro in 9mm. I'm a fan of the M&P line in general, I even have one of their knives.  If your ever near the Clarksville are let me know and we can set up a time for you to shoot any of them.  You have a pretty good list of weapons there and i think all of them would probably fit the bill, just try as many of each out as you can and pick the one you like best.  

[DMark]

Carry - M&P Shield

 

Competition - M&P 9Pro (with Apex Tactical Trigger kit and Reset Assist Mechanism).

 

https://apextactical.com/store/product-list.php?pg1-cid11.html

[SouthernLion]

Well if no Glocks, then my recommendation is a XDS 9mm. Great gun.

[LawVol]

HK P7... Kill two birds with one expensive stone.

[BigK]

If I went with the LC9Sm, the other would be the SR9 (same goes for Shield and M&P Pro or XDs and XDm). Maybe that's wierd, but I like a consistent "feel" between guns, if possible. For instance, I love that when I take my compact CZ and any of my full size CZs to the range, they feel the same when I swap between them. I'd assume the others are the same.

[runco]

Sig P320 Compact! 

[A.J. Holst]

What about an MK9?

I feel the extra weight turns it into a fun range/plinker. It eats up the recoil which makes it fun to shoot.

I too would steer you back to the CZ 75 variants. If you want consistent pull, get a da/sa compact with safety or sao and go "C and L"

[graycrait]

I like the comment about the HK P7, if my hand injury wouldn't have caused me to have sympathetic trigger pull when squeezing the front safety I would still have one. Lowest bore axis (bore points like an index finger).  The only other gun that points like this without the sympathetic trigger pull is my grossly modified Glock 19.  I tried so many other pistols/revolvers.  If you have good fine motor control, go P7.  If you don't - well then you have to find your own way.  I still get a kick out of folks who think shooting on your feet with a two-handed modifed weaver stance is what handgun shooting is all about. If you are stalking or LEO during an Op then things are different, most of the rest of us are going to be using our handgun as last resort in a bad physical situation. Best just be home by 10 p.m. and not traveling in questionable situations.  If you can just hire two Delta Force pistoleros, otherwise get something that points fast one handed.   

[dcloudy777]

Just FYI... You never really have to use the DA pull on a CZ75... The standard gun is good-to-go cocked and locked.

In fact, I've had my SP01 converted to SAO, and there are several SAO guns available from the factory.

[deadeye111]

I have a CM9 Kahr that is nice to pocket carry with a Nemesis Desantes holster until I got a (Lisa) RJ Hedley leather holster and magazine sheath.  After 20 rounds or so it has been flawless.   Standard hollow point ammo rather than +P or +P+ is easier to control for carry.   It is a powder puff with Winchester White Box.  Firing the Winche ster Ranger T+P+ is a handful in the small pistol so I found some with less bounce to the ounce.. :)  The CM9 has a lot to offer for a small price.

Edited August 2, 2014 by deadeye111

[Trekbike]

Shield and a FS M&P gets my vote. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

[musicman]

Another vote for the Shield 9 and M&P Pro 5". I have both, as well as a compact and full size M&P... love 'em! No troubles, excellent shooters.

My Shield goes just about everywhere with me.

That Kershaw has since been replaced with the TGO ProTech knife. :-)

[musicman]

Oh yea, here's the Pro and TGO knife... all my M&Ps are 40s, except the Shield, but you get the point.

[Patton]

Get a Shield and you will never have a desire to own any other subcompact gun.