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I am planning to buy a pistol for CCW and target shooting. I can get 9mm and 40S&W ammo very inexpensive. Which of these 5 would you buy and WHY???
Glock G23
Kel-Tec P11
Browning Pro 9
Beretta Px4 Storm
Beretta 96
Please disregard any difference in price.:smt1099
I can't answer. I carry a Ruger P97 for CCW.
Out of ONLY the ones U listed - I'd discount the Keltec - The Keltec is a decent back up gun, although they are still working out the bugs from their newest 9mm pistol (I do own a Keltec 32). But, it's not in the same league as the other guns you listed - so take that one out.
And, once again - sticking ONLY to your list -
I'd pick the Browning Pro 9 1st. I have dry fired the Browning Pro 9 and FNP9 (basically the same gun) - It has the best DA trigger I have ever seen on a DA/SA gun with an external hammer. U also get the replaceable backstraps. And, while the FNP version comes with 3 mags (I believe the Browning only comes with 2), the Browning version can be kept cocked and locked, from what I have read.
I'd pick that one over the others.
Not a fan of the PX4 in 9mm. - It is "okay," but nothing fantastic in 9mm. In 40 cal, it does a great job in taming the extra recoil. The mag I put thru once had me double checking the gun after the 1st shot - it felt almost like a 9mm. IF I was to buy a 40 cal gun (I am not a fan of the 40 cal - I prefer 9mm) - this would be the one.
Glocks are Glocks. Great, reliable guns. But the triggers suck. Sorry U Glock fans.
Still think U should buy a 9mm P99 with the A/S trigger :P
But of the ones you listed - get the Browning in 9mm :) And, get the one with the stainless slide. I love that 2 tone look :)
Out of only the ones you listed, for CCW I would go with the Glock23. Not a G-man myself but that gun was designed for CCW. The others are kind of big yet not too big for ccw, ( I have carried a Beretta 92 at times). Personally I put Kel-Tec in that (only if I must DEEP conceal) kind of gun. They are great for that though.
I am with Ship on this one as I would get the Browning Pro 9. It will last a life time and then some. Good luck.
Best Baldy..
Of the choices you listed, the Glock. It is shorter and slimmer than the others (except for the Kel-Tec) which makes it a little better for CCW, yet still has the accuracy for target shooting (which the Kel-Tec doesn't).
If you're open to suggestions for other pistols, check out the Smith & Wesson M&P.
Another vote for the Glock. I find most people who complain about the Glock trigger don't know how to reset it. Sorry Ship!
I think the Glock is the best bet for CCW and the Beretta for range/target work.
I agree, out of those listed I'd probably go with the Glock, even though I don't own one. I do own a Beretta 96 and can tell you it's a GREAT gun, but a bit too big for CCW.
Like the others said, are you open to other suggestions? There are a lot more great guns out there that would fit the bill nicely.
I've owned a 96, and thought it a great gun.
I am a fan of the rotating barrel, having spent much time with a .40 Cougar.
I think I'd opt for the PX4.
Or maybe they don't like that spongy feel. Or maybe they don't like having to use a manual safety to fire every round or the plastic trigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Barham at Galco
I'd change the Beretta 96 to a 92. I also recommend any of S&W's DA automatics, Ruger's P-series, and CZ's excellent line of pistols.
Another vote for G23. It's my winter carry gun.
Gotta go Glock. Learn to reset the trigger. great gun.