I can think of one exception:There's no reason to own a full size 9mm that doesn't have at least 15+1 capacity.
I have large hands, a 1911 with a Houge grip is a perfect fit for my hands and quick aim pointing. The XD fits my hand about the same as well. It feels natural.
I own several nines in various configurations but my Canik TP9 Combat Elite is by far my favorite. 15 + 1, awesome trigger and dead on right out of the box. My Sig P320 would be a good choice as well.
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Well, i own a CZ chambered in 9mm.. they make some great firearms... and i'm partial to Sig.. had one in 9mm.. have one in 45 and one 40.. the most accurate gun i owned, was my dearly departed kimber 1911...I currently have a full size Springfield XD service model in 9mm and I also own a full size Springfield 1911 base model.
I am not a fan of Glocks, so I won’t consider owning one. My reasons are my own.
What else is out there? I am looking for accuracy and decent capacity, I like the Springfield XD, it’s just not as accurate as my 1911 in my hands, but I like the overall feel.
Has anyone tried the XDM full size? Does anyone have thoughts on the new Springfield high power clone?
I am open to trying new brands. Just not Glocks.
I am considering tracking down a high power clone for EAA.If you have never owned or fired a Browning Hi-Power (or decent copy) give one a try for a near perfect 9mm as of 1935 that really defined much of what we consider essential today. Other than a being a bit heavy compared to modern pistols, they have amazing ergonomics and I love Browning's view that trigger pull defines the pistol. MecGar 15 round magazines for the HP are plentiful. I have the Inglis variant and it is lots of fun.
Modern 9mm full size new production pistols have many great choices. I like my Glock 19 with the Timney trigger and Trijicon night sights a lot. But after you add pistol, sights, and trigger prices to a completed project, you can get a lot of other amazing pistols.
If you want to try something completely different and has not been mentioned in this thread yet, I have a Daewoo DP51 that I appreciate a lot for the thought that went into designing it. Their unique triple action trigger is far from perfect in terms of pull but I learned to accept it for another reason. In terms of being ready to fire when you need to pull the trigger, the DP51 has a lot going for it. Fire it single action, double action, or push the hammer forward for 1.5. Their aluminum frame was brilliant in 1991 too.
Buy one of each. They all have quirks to appreciate.
I ain’t a newbieGlock 17/19
Sig P320
Beretta 92F
I have a 9mm Colt 1911, but I wouldn’t recommend a 1911 platform for your initial self defense pistol purchase. It can take some effort to get ‘em 100.
If I had a Glock, I would sell it to moonpie.It’s Tuesday. Op buy a Glock yet?