To narrow down the recommendations, the OP needs to tell us what exactly he want's with this 9mm.
Plinker, CCW, Polymer or steel frame, size, price range, etc...
Plinker, CCW, Polymer or steel frame, size, price range, etc...
Personal favorite is the CZ-75B. Reliable, accurate, Mecgar aftermarket 16 rd mags work great for me. It used to be you could get one pretty cheap but when everyone realized what a value they were the price went up, but even current prices are decent for what you get.
The Sig P6 is good and a real bargain. Mine has been reliable. A couple of downsides to this one are that the trigger shape is kind of poor for me and it tends to pinch the trigger finger. Others who have shot mine noticed the same thing, YMMV. Availability of GOOD mags can be iffy and they are very pricey even used.
The Glock is a good pistol. I haven't had mine long or shot it much but it is a keeper. After having shot a couple of XD's I was shopping for one but when doing a side by side comparison with the Glock the G17 seemed to fit better and IMO the lower bore centerline seems to make it less muzzle flippy.
The Ruger P series 9's are a good value, inexpensive and reliable and built like a tank. A friend had a P97 (.45) and it was a nice gun. I have a P90 that I don't shoot anymore and should probably get rid of. Can't speak for the SR series pistols.
I'll shut up now, carry on.
The Sig P6 is good and a real bargain. Mine has been reliable. A couple of downsides to this one are that the trigger shape is kind of poor for me and it tends to pinch the trigger finger. Others who have shot mine noticed the same thing, YMMV. Availability of GOOD mags can be iffy and they are very pricey even used.
The Glock is a good pistol. I haven't had mine long or shot it much but it is a keeper. After having shot a couple of XD's I was shopping for one but when doing a side by side comparison with the Glock the G17 seemed to fit better and IMO the lower bore centerline seems to make it less muzzle flippy.
The Ruger P series 9's are a good value, inexpensive and reliable and built like a tank. A friend had a P97 (.45) and it was a nice gun. I have a P90 that I don't shoot anymore and should probably get rid of. Can't speak for the SR series pistols.
I'll shut up now, carry on.
Got a Star BM that is built like a tank and fun to shoot. PM if interested. Great shooter and very low recoil because it's heavy. CB
I'll also agree on the Ruger P-series. They are built like tanks, eat anything you feed it, and unlike the post earlier, mine shoots right where I point it.
+1 for the Sig. Love those things.
S&W 5906 or an M&P 9
what about the HK P30?
Well as he said in his original post, he is looking for a plinker. I would look at the Sig 2022 at Academy for $400.
