Looking for my FIRST striker fired 9mm....

[Golf battery 1,223]

Good point Bob. If he's lefty. Its a sealed deal. Ok we have made the choice for you. Ppq m1.

[gunnarsport 13]

Thanks Bob, but the PPQ M2 is also fully ambitexreous also, or am I missing something??

[PD2K 115]

How about a Glock 19 G4? I actually prefer that over the 17. In any event get a G4 as the mag release can work on right and left side.

[gunnarsport 13]

PD2K,

 

Yes, if I did decide on a Glock, the G19 would be the ideal choice. But as I stated earlier in my post, the G19's grip is just a bit to short where my pinkie finger falls off. I DO NOT like that feeling at all. The G17 fits PERFECTLY. Unfortunately, the G17 is not available with the 15 round magazine.

 

I realize now that I WILL NOT find the perfect pistol, there will give and take to practically every model.

[carl_g 568]

Good point Bob. If he's lefty. Its a sealed deal. Ok we have made the choice for you. Ppq m1.

best 9mm out there

[Texas Shooter 35]

It seems like you're really leaning towards the M&P or the PPQ.  You will not make a wrong choice either way.  So you know what means?  You buy both!  Easy! 

[checko 180]

Thanks Bob, but the PPQ M2 is also fully ambitexreous also, or am I missing something??

 

 

I hesitate to call it true ambidextrous.  Its more like lefty convertible.  

[gunnarsport 13]

 So it will be either the S&W M&P 9mm full size or the Glock 17. I need to handle them both side by side at the gun shop. I really like the S&W Range and Carry Kit for the M&P though.

[tuktuk 16]

Strike One ?

[checko 180]

So it will be either the S&W M&P 9mm full size or the Glock 17. I need to handle them both side by side at the gun shop. I really like the S&W Range and Carry Kit for the M&P though.

Why did you rule out th ppq? I suggest you try it side by side so you feel the trigger first. You're welcome to try mine.

[Vlad G 345]

Just shoot some guns. At the end of the day they all work, they all have quirks, and they can all be made even better with after-market support. 

 

Guns need to fit you, so hold and if you can shoot all of them, then make a decision. 

 

Also, you are buying a $500 plastic gun, not a lifetime heirloom. You can always buy another one later if your taste change.  

[gunnarsport 13]

Vlad G,

 

half plastic you mean.

 

Checko,

I just cant get past the hideous, busy look of BOTH the PPQ and the VP9. The M&P and Glock 17 just look more streamlined and tradtional, at least to my eyes, sorry. The PPQ, especially, just looks toyish and VERY

plasticy looking.

[checko 180]

fair enough. I still recommend you shoot it

[diamondd817 826]

PD2K,

 

Yes, if I did decide on a Glock, the G19 would be the ideal choice. But as I stated earlier in my post, the G19's grip is just a bit to short where my pinkie finger falls off. I DO NOT like that feeling at all. The G17 fits PERFECTLY. Unfortunately, the G17 is not available with the 15 round magazine.

 

I realize now that I WILL NOT find the perfect pistol, there will give and take to practically every model.

RTSP sells the Glock 17 G4 with the altered 15rd mags at no extra charge.

 

I much prefer the grip of the 17 over the 19 myself. And the trigger does not need any upgrading.

[Alex V 99]

I love my M&P9.  I installed the APEX FSS trigger kit and 10-8 sights and it absolutely transformed the gun.  Hands down, my favorite pistol.

 

I have shot the VP9 a few times and it is an awesome gun to be sure.  I just wish I could get an Apex style trigger in the VP9.  That would truly be awesome! 

[PD2K 115]

PD2K,

 

Yes, if I did decide on a Glock, the G19 would be the ideal choice. But as I stated earlier in my post, the G19's grip is just a bit to short where my pinkie finger falls off. I DO NOT like that feeling at all. The G17 fits PERFECTLY. Unfortunately, the G17 is not available with the 15 round magazine.

 

I realize now that I WILL NOT find the perfect pistol, there will give and take to practically every model.

 

Sorry didn't see your earlier post re: Glock 19.

 

However re: Glock 17, getting a pinned magazine is your only option

[PD2K 115]

RTSP sells the Glock 17 G4 with the altered 15rd mags at no extra charge.

Nice...+1 for RTSP

[gunnarsport 13]

I DO NOT want a pinned or modified maagazine! The 10 round magazine option for the G17 is perfectly fine for me!

[SW9racer 262]

I also love my M&P 9 Pro. It started with a RAM, then the FSS, then a comp and barrel, then had the slide cut/lightened and a Trijicon RMR melted into the back. Next a magwell and gas pedal. I think that's it, totally awesomeness! So now it's my open pistol, with factory 15 round mags.

(Oh, my g26 is nice also, with factory g19 15round mags)

[n4p226r 105]

what you need is a g19 and then send it out to have a grip job.  finger grooves removed, trigger guard undercut and some nice stippling.  that made mine perfect  

[El_Mal90 0]

I just recent bought my first striker fired. I was between the FNS 9, PPQ and P320. After holding, taking apart, and shooting all three I chose the P320, and I love it.

 

But yeah, as far as ambi controls, go VP9 or PPQ

[gunnarsport 13]

What's "stippling"??

 

226r.....so what's so bad about just getting the G17??

[Vlad G 345]

Stippling is a process by which you add texture to a gun. On plastic framed guns, that is done with the equivalent of a hot soldering iron.

 

There is nothing wrong with G17 or ANY of the guns discussed in this thread, people have preferences. Mine excludes the G17 because I don't like the Glock grip angle, although oddly I tolerate it on a G19.

 

My personal choice remains the M&P but you would be well served by any of the options. After a while you will learn what you like or what you dislike about your choice, and possibly replace it.

[gunnarsport 13]

Ok,

Well, im in Mercer County and would love to find a range or even a club that is more familly oriented, VERY professional and fun and NOT intimitating and gangster like.

[10X 3,296]

Ok,

Well, im in Mercer County and would love to find a range or even a club that is more familly oriented, VERY professional and fun and NOT intimitating and gangster like.

 

Check out CRRC in Princeton Junction.   I was very happy with the club when I lived in Mercer County.  I'd still be a member if I hadn't moved out of the area.

[Golf battery 1,223]

Gangster like. Ughhhh. Im done.

[TonyS. 12]

How about a Ruger?  My Ruger SR9 has handled everything I've thrown at it, except steel-cased ammo. Definitely doesn't like that and gives me feed fails. Anything else, I've never had a failure to fire or go into battery.

[gunnarsport 13]

I took the NRA Basic Pistol course at CRRC in Princeton Junction 4 years ago. I was NOT impressed with the facility, very old, and run down and NOT modern at all. Looked like I stepped back into the 70s or 80s.

 

I wonder if Mercer Co. will EVER have a range like RTSP?

[n4p226r 105]

What's "stippling"??

 

226r.....so what's so bad about just getting the G17??

Nothing. You just said you didn't want pinned mags I thought. I have no issue with the pinned mags personally.

[1brentenfan 9]

I would definitely go with the Glock 17, as long as you do not mind the 10 round mags in this miserable state of NJ! My 2nd choice would be an S&W M&P 9 mm. I believe that you can get 15 round mags for it. I really like my S&W M&P 40 Pro. 3rd choice would be the VP 9 H&K.