School me on 9mm Handguns

[SirBannedAlot]

One shot. Taurus. .........then stovepipe.

Then stop limp wresting it!

 

[Deleted member 79987]

For the past 2-3 years my EDC has been a bone stock Glock 19. I recently went to a range and shot a family members Sig P239 in .40. At 10 yards my groupings were about the size of a half dollar, with the P239. At 10 yards with my Glock 19 I am lucky if my groupings are within 3-5 inches. I've also noticed I shoot my Glock 43 and Sig P938 better and more accurately than my Glock 19. I've started carrying my Glock 43 w/ TT +2&3 mags. I have a good trusting of glock because of the reliability of them I have personally experienced. I also am against replacing the trigger in a carry gun, something just doesn't feel good about it.

I'm thinking my next step would be go to a range and shoot Sigs/Beretta in 9mm to verify. I'm thinking a Sig 226 or 320 would fit my need but I keep eyeing a Beretta 92fs (although I've never shot one)

Additional Info:
I'm a larger frame guy and have no issues concealing a 19 or 17, and typically carry 8-14 hours a day in an Alien Gear 3.5 holster (for both 19 and 43). I want a minimum capacity of 12 rounds, otherwise I'll continue with the 43. Please feel free to share any y'all have for sale that would fit this need.

Sig P229 all day long, and very comfortably I might add. In the past also carried a P239 on other days. I switched from daily Glock carry a year or two ago and don't regret it in the least. That said, the difference between a Glock trigger and the Sig's DA/SA trigger are significant -- some people prefer the same trigger pull each time, but I think it's worth spending the time to learn a DA/SA trigger. For a defensive gun, I'd rather have the first shot be a heavy double action pull anyway.

P.S. Selling my 9mm Sig P239 at the moment.

 

[gkill772001]

Of the 4 you listed, I have 2, and have owned all but the 320, at some point. I have a 19 that I carry off and on, alternating with a G30. I also have a Sig MK25 (226 with picatinny rail). They both fit my hand well enough, and can be trusted to work when I need them to. The Beretta 92 feels like it was made for my hand, but I needed Beretta's customer support for an issue with a different model I once owned, and couldn't get ahold of anyone who could help me. I've had great experience with Glock and Sig when it comes to customer service, so I would recommend an offering from either company.
From your post, sounds like you shoot a single stack well. If your grouping tightens up with a slender grip, consider the 43X or 48 from Glock, with back up mags, if capacity worries you. Also, the Sig 225, which has replaced the 239, which replaced the 225, once upon a time.
Of the 4 listed, though, you'd be well served with any.

 

[jeronimo]

I'd try an m&p 2.0, cz p10c , and see if you do any better with either of them. I did

 

[SirBannedAlot]

I have the Glock 43x and love it.

 

[littlerascal]

If you want something like a glock that you shoot as well as a Sig, I recommend trying HK too. They are awesome IMO and have various offerings. Also, just because a pistol has an external safety doesn’t mean you have to use it, depending on what kind of action it is and your holster.

 

[jhunter]

Why the reluctance to improve the trigger in a carry gun?

I don’t have much reasoning other than I just don’t like the idea of it.

 

[Realstudent368]

I don’t have much reasoning other than I just don’t like the idea of it.

Some of it could be if you are being judged by a jury of your peers..
It may shed a little different light..

 

[Realstudent368]

On a serious note, I'm giving more and more consideration to metal guns lately. I just don't see polymer retaining its strength as it ages.

Tend to be a bit heavier...

 

[Gunanddoglover]

I’m thinking more in terms of time, than rounds. I don’t know much about firearm polymer, but i’ve seen a lot of plastic that didn’t age well. Glocks are fine for today, but in 60 years I’ll bet on a 60 y/o metal frame over a 60 y/o plastic one.

No problems with polymer pistols. I have a Glock 21 that is around 30 years old and have put thousands of rounds through it. Still shoots great and no sign of fatigue in the polymer.