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mmerz · 05-03-2008, 08:49 PM

Hello Everyone! Wanted to say hello and ask for some opinion/knowledge. I am in my mid 20's and looking to purchase my first 9mm. I am looking for quality, reliability and affordability for range use. I have recently fired a Sig P226, Glock 17 & 19. Of course, the P226 was amazing but a bit expensive new. Below are some 9mm that seem to meet the qualifications and I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or opinions.

Springfield XD9 Tactical
Beretta 92FS
Baby Eagle 9915R
Glock 19
CZ-75

I can also purchase a pre-owned P226.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

-Mike

mmerz · 05-03-2008, 09:00 PM

A few more questions:

Would a pre-owned P226 be just as good one of the new options?

Which of the 9mm would be comparable to the P226?

The qualities I enjoyed in the P226 were the weight, metal frame and smooth action. IMO the Glock 17 & 19 could not compare (not meant to offend).

Thanks again

-Mike

Allstop · 05-03-2008, 09:10 PM

For me the XD9 was the best fit. Welcome from Minnesota!

gkelley3 · 05-04-2008, 03:02 AM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

bat54r · 05-04-2008, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmerz

Hello Everyone! Wanted to say hello and ask for some opinion/knowledge. I am in my mid 20's and looking to purchase my first 9mm. I am looking for quality, reliability and affordability for range use. I have recently fired a Sig P226, Glock 17 & 19. Of course, the P226 was amazing but a bit expensive new. Below are some 9mm that seem to meet the qualifications and I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or opinions.

Springfield XD9 Tactical
Beretta 92FS
Baby Eagle 9915R
Glock 19
CZ-75

I can also purchase a pre-owned P226.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

-Mike

First of all hello and welcome to the forum. Secondly I think all the weapons you have listed are quality firearms, if it were me I'd buy whichever one I shot the best and most consistent with. If you can't rent or find people who have and would let you shoot each of the models you have listed you can't go wrong with the XD-9 (After all this is an XD forum

). Good luck and shoot safe.
-Bret-

slugger6 · 05-04-2008, 04:45 AM

Welcome from Ohio.

profesor · 05-04-2008, 04:50 AM

Welcome...

xdfan80 · 05-04-2008, 05:26 AM

Welcome from Michigan.
I also think you should try as many as you can before you decide.
All of us here are fans of the XD though for a reason. Its great!

G McBride · 05-04-2008, 05:43 AM

Welcome from Indiana. I agree that the best one of the guns you have listed is going to come down to personal preference. The XD's are said to just feel better in your hand to a lot of people. Try them all and you will know which one is for you. Don't let price decide for you, let how well they shoot and fit your hand decide for you.

mmerz · 05-04-2008, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the great responses.

05-03-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
mmerz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	New Guy From Maryland Hello Everyone! Wanted to say hello and ask for some opinion/knowledge. I am in my mid 20's and looking to purchase my first 9mm. I am looking for quality, reliability and affordability for range use. I have recently fired a Sig P226, Glock 17 & 19. Of course, the P226 was amazing but a bit expensive new. Below are some 9mm that seem to meet the qualifications and I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or opinions. Springfield XD9 Tactical Beretta 92FS Baby Eagle 9915R Glock 19 CZ-75 I can also purchase a pre-owned P226. Thanks in advance for your responses. -Mike

05-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#3
Allstop XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 1,932	For me the XD9 was the best fit. Welcome from Minnesota! __________________ SA-XD Service 9mm Ruger Redhawk 44Mag Browning Buck Mark 22lr

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05-03-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
mmerz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	A few more questions: Would a pre-owned P226 be just as good one of the new options? Which of the 9mm would be comparable to the P226? The qualities I enjoyed in the P226 were the weight, metal frame and smooth action. IMO the Glock 17 & 19 could not compare (not meant to offend). Thanks again -Mike

05-04-2008, 05:26 AM	#8
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,771	Welcome from Michigan. I also think you should try as many as you can before you decide. All of us here are fans of the XD though for a reason. Its great! __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

05-04-2008, 05:43 AM	#9
G McBride XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 353	Welcome from Indiana. I agree that the best one of the guns you have listed is going to come down to personal preference. The XD's are said to just feel better in your hand to a lot of people. Try them all and you will know which one is for you. Don't let price decide for you, let how well they shoot and fit your hand decide for you.

05-04-2008, 09:54 AM	#10
mmerz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks for the great responses.

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