My next gun will be 9mm help me pick

[barrelmaker_2002]

My first handgun was a hi point .40. Don'( flame me but i really love the gun. 400 rounds and 4 different brands of ammo thru it with no problems. But even tho i like the gun and its reliable i am a realist and understand that a zinc slide will only last so long. So i am in the market for a new gun that will last. Here are my choices so far: ruger p95, taurus pt92, and stoeger couger. I am leaning toward the couger cause i may want to start carrying. It will mostly be a range/self defense gun. Anyone have experience that could lend some expertise on these guns and where in northwest indiana i can find the best deal? Thanks fellas....

Of the three runs you mention, I would rank them Cougar first, P-95 second and PT-92 last. The Cougar is the right size for carry and will have ergonomics you are familiar with from any trigger time spent on the M9. The P-95 is a fine pistol and not expensive, but they are very bulky to carry. The PT92 is also quite bulky, heavier than the other two and made by a brand I have a lot of trouble recommending.

The Cougar is a fine pistol and has been on the market in one form or another since 1994.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Have you tried an IWB holster? I thought the same thing of my Sig 229 until I got a Crossbreed Supertuck

I tried an IWB holster, but maybe not the right one. I'll check out the Crossbreed Supertuck.

 

[gharris18]

I always recommend the glock brand first but deffinatly wouldnt shy away from the S&W M&P or the springfield xd

 

[tomg]

A good used Glock 19 in a Gen. 2 or 3 is a great pistol, as is the S&W M&P. It has a lot to do with the fit of the pistol in your hand. What feels good is important, regardless of my opinions.

 

[45fan]

All three of the pistols that you mentioned are good guns. As far as witch one would be best, thats all in what one fits you best. I personally prefer SAO, striker fired, and DAO pistols, in that order, but I do have a PT 92 in the safe that comes out from time to time. It has been nothing but reliable for me, but can be a tad heavy for every day carry, depending on the situation.

 

[firehawk1]

My son and I both own Ruger SR9's Both have around 1500-2000 rounds thru them with ZERO problems. They have been flawless.

That being said I am seriously considering getting a Glock too. Not up on all the "numbers" so I don't exactly know which one yet. The reason is, IF a SHTF occurs you can get .22 conversions for a Glock and I feel that would be a plus. IMO .22 ammo would be about the easiest to find/carry with you when/if your 9mm ammo runs out. A .22 handgun is better than nothing.

 

[navygunner]

I have three recommendations for you S&W sigma (trigger is a bit heavy but not to bad), Glock 19, or if you save a little bit the Beretta M9 all three are great

 

[ccolip2189]

trust me bud go with the glock and join the dark side you will not regret it

 

[U.S. Patriot]

trust me bud go with the glock and join the dark side you will not regret it

Glock fan boy FTW!

 

[Bigc177]

I've owned all Rugers P89, P95, and currently carry a SR9. The only other brand I would carry would be a Glock, which is next on my list for purchase!

 

[jh46544]

Another vote for the Glock.

 

[billybob44]

CZ is right up there..

This one should be on the list for sure.

+2 jayhawk..The OP needs to at least check out the CZ P-01. It is an ideal size Med. frame 9MM with 14 rounds in the mag+1 in the pipe. Very accurate and very comfortable carry gun..Bill.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Glock-19 IMHO.

 

[AXE835]

Springfield XD9 service or new XD(M) sub compact thats what I would look at first.

 

[Scotty]

Out of what you listed, I would go with the Ruger. If you haven't looked at the XDM or Glock, I would look at them before you buy...

 

[WOLFEMAN]

ANY GLOCK 9MM

 

[turnandshoot4]

These are my favorite threads. Everyone says "buy what I own"

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

These are my favorite threads. Everyone says "buy what I own"

Not me man....I told him to buy the Stoeger.

 

[zenbruno]

These are my favorite threads. Everyone says "buy what I own"

Yeah, not me either; I suggested a SIG P210 that I WISH I owned.

 

[luvall]

Kahr CW9!