looking for info on 9mm handguns

[xxlmac3xx]

So I'm looking for a nice 9mm easy to conceal. I've been doing research on them but I'd like more opinions. Looking fora smaller gun and something easier for my girlfriend to shoot because she doesn't really like shooting my .45

 

[96ramair]

Get a shield ...

 

[Mgderf]

Bersa Thunder

 

[XtremeVel]

I would run up to Ft. Wayne and either check out ZX Guns or make the Ft. Wayne gunshow this weekend and catch them their... They have a nice selection, great prices, are have always been very patient if you want to handle a few options...

A Glock 19 or the Smith M&P line would be worth looking at to see if either feels good to you... As for something your GF might like, IMO, I wouldn't try to full fill both your needs with just (1) gun... Get the 9mm you want that feels good to you, then consider having her find a .22 that feels good to her... The reason I say this is because if she already doesn't enjoy shooting your .45, I would think there would be a good chance she wouldn't enjoy your 9mm either. Start her with a .22, make it fun for her, let her build a little confidence, then your chance of her enjoying something bigger will be greater...

Good luck with your decision !

 

[xxlmac3xx]

I thought about getting a cheap 9 for her to shoot around with. I looked at the keltec p11 and the sccy cpx-2. Any thoughts on those? Also I've heard good things and bad things about hi points, and thoughts on those?

 

[xxlmac3xx]

I was personally thinking about getting a glock 26 or a Springfield xds. But I still wanted to see what every one else likes

 

[warthog]

Ruger LC9 for a really concealable 9 or a Ruger SR9c for a bit more firepower that is still easy to conceal.

Both are also easy on the pocket...

 

[other dave]

I thought about getting a cheap 9 for her to shoot around with. I looked at the keltec p11 and the sccy cpx-2. Any thoughts on those? Also I've heard good things and bad things about hi points, and thoughts on those?

P11 - Long, heavy trigger pull
CPX-2 - Sketchy quality
Hi-Point - Too heavy and bulky to conceal.

 

[SpaldingPM]

Can't go wrong with Kahr. This past 2 months I've purchased 5 kahrs... and sold a few other handguns I never used. A CW9 is a excellent carry, target, bed, everything gun.

 

[nascarfantoo]

Get a shield ...

This is my preference in 9mm ...

 

[other dave]

I was personally thinking about getting a glock 26 or a Springfield xds. But I still wanted to see what every one else likes

If you go with the XDS make sure it's not one of the recall affected guns or that the recall work has been done. If the work has been done you will see a roll pin through the grip safety.

 

[XtremeVel]

I thought about getting a cheap 9 for her to shoot around with. I looked at the keltec p11 and the sccy cpx-2. Any thoughts on those? Also I've heard good things and bad things about hi points, and thoughts on those?

How many chances you think you have with her ? How many times will she afford you taking her to the range only to find out she didn't enjoy shooting whatever you had ? I would take a little time and be sure to have her pick it out... Again, a .22 would probably give her the best chance of actually having fun...

Another thing to remember is many times, smaller framed = more felt recoil which can = unpleasant experience for a new shooter....

I was personally thinking about getting a glock 26 or a Springfield xds. But I still wanted to see what every one else likes

Either would be a good choice if they feel right to you.... There are many good options out there... ZX would have about everything under one roof and you wouldn't beat the price anywhere else...

With a good belt and holster, you wouldn't even have to stay at the sub compacts... A compact size can still be easily concealed... I would look at both sizes and see what felt best....

 

[d.kaufman]

Eaa witness elite. Its full size but lightweight and great to shoot. Accurate as hell and easy to take down and clean

 

[Juffman2142]

kahr cw9 would be another excellent choice to those mentioned about. Also have you though of a dual caliber pistol for the girlfriend? get her something that she can run 22lr in for now and then when/if she feels comfortable change some parts and let her run a larger caliber.

 

[rotortech]

Here is a list of 9mm guns that I would consider. I posted this on another thread some time ago, so it does not include the XDs - it was not available yet when I made the list.

I have probably added a couple since then but this will give you some things to think about.

 

[Taurahe]

The 9mm shield is beast... other good options would be Bersa BP9CC, LC9, SCCY gen-2, G26, ...youll find many other suggestions here as well

 

[bmbutch]

Another vote for shield, great shooter, very easy to conceal.

 

[other dave]

Love my Shield! Been my EDC for about 9 months. I'm waiting to get my XDs back from Springfield and then I'll see how it stacks up against the Shield.

 

[dmarsh8]

I was personally thinking about getting a glock 26 or a Springfield xds. But I still wanted to see what every one else likes

Those are both great choices. What you guys shoot and like the feel of best is all that really matters. The only thing you need to remember
is "you buy cheap, you get cheap".

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Love my Glock 26