Posted: 8/16/2011 11:23:39 AM EDT
| I am in the market for a new 9mm pistol. I already have a glock 17 and a 19 as a off duty daily carry. I am looking for a something with an all metal frame in a compact design. I have handled a Sig 229 but not shot one. This is the first pistol purchase that wont be a glock or a 1911. Any recommendations and reasons for the recommendation would be appreciated. This pistol will be just be an addition to the family. If I like it enough it may see some time as my off duty carry to give the glock 19 a break. I do not want a 9mm 1911. I would like a double stack magazine with a DA/SA trigger. Thanks for the help. |
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If the G17/G19 fit you well, you might consider a 9mm CZ variant. (Since you want steel and DA/SA.) I'm a 9mm Glock fan through and through and the CZs feel great/shoot well in my hands. (But all hands are different, so YMMV.) The two I had were Tanfoglio clones...  Great pistols, I almost regret selling them (but I never shot them much, and I sold them to a great guy who's a member here). Bigger than what you want, probably, but there are smaller variants out there now. |
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I'm kinda in the same boat as you OP. I run a bunch of 1911's, hunt with a 629 in 44 mag
and also have a 229R Elite in 40. While the 229 is a fantastic gun it has a pretty wide grip. Accuracy is great for a short (er) barrel. I would recommend one with no reservations. I'm now looking more into the subcompact area for carry. Being in NY with their restrictive CCW laws I'm limited to 10 rd. mags - which is not a problem w/1911's or the Sig in 40. I'm not really a glock fan, but I'm not a "hater" either. I just never liked the look of them. I got the chance to shoot a 26 last week and this size type gun is exactly what I'm looking for. I would like it to be a 40 S&W and have been looking so much lately that I'm getting overwhelmed. While not opposed to a sub-C 45 it wouldnt necessarily be my first choice. I did handle a Kimber Ultra CDP and while a beautiful gun it's a little pricey for what I really need this gun for (besides I already have 2 Kimber 45's...) Anyone have a preference for cubcompact guns? Bad or Good experiences? |
