BTW- don't discount Glock. You can still find Gen 3 new at most gun shops and they're even a little cheaper than Gen 4. I carry a Gen 3 19 and I advise everyone else who can comfortably carry and shoot one to do so.
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BTW- don't discount Glock. You can still find Gen 3 new at most gun shops and they're even a little cheaper than Gen 4. I carry a Gen 3 19 and I advise everyone else who can comfortably carry and shoot one to do so.
I know you listed your top three, but I would seriously consider looking at and shooting a Walther PPQ. I think it's the best polymer pistol for the money right out of the box. I have a Glock 19 and a M&P and I carry and enjoy shooting my PPQ much more than either of the other two. It is extremely accurate, has awesome ergonomics, and has the best out of the box trigger of any of the polymer guns.
You really shouldn't be limiting yourself based on picking up and holding a gun at the LGS. Go rent a two or three, tell the range you're going to buy one and most ranges will cut you a break on the rental prices. Especially when you're renting more than one.
You're better served to spend $50-70 and shooting these 3 models to find out what works for you.
The problem with that oft-repeated (and not necessarily bad) advice is how would he know how to evaluate which works best as a brand new shooter? The gun I "loved" when I first started shooting is not that gun I shoot now. I didn't know then what I know now.
Honestly he needs instruction more than a gun.
Pick a reputable gun, doesn't matter which (Glock, M&P, PPQ are all decent choices). Take it to a few classes, adjust as necessary.
It is bad policy to fear the resentment of an enemy. -Ethan Allen
I agree with John's advice. I have had both a Glock 23 and now currently own an M&P 9 FS. I would also recommend either to anybody out there. As a new shooter you won't necessarily know exactly what you like and don't like until you get some rounds down range. Pick a gun, buy some ammo and shoot the crap out of it. You would also be surprised how the firearms you mentioned hold their value and if you decide to go another route you can sell it for a good price and invest in something else. You would also have solid expectations of the next firearm you purchased if the first didn't work out. Most everyone on this forum has shot many different platforms depending upon what they wanted at the time and if you shoot long enough you will undoubtedly join those ranks. Good luck!
Semper Fi,
Tim
Unless you are in a big hurry, I would wait till after SHOT 2013, which is only two weeks away, to see if there will be any new or revised/updated models coming out by HK, S&W, Walther, Glock, etc. Once you decide on one, it *might* be wise to get as many extra hi-cap mags for it as you think you might need. From what I gather, it appears the Apex Extractor kit pretty well fixes most BTF issues on the Gen4 9mm pistols.
Last edited by Biggy; 12-31-12 at 17:45.
M&P is great, I own one, no accuracy issues with the gun, some with the shooter, but if I was getting a handgun right at this moment I would get a Walther PPQ...just 1 man's opinion
My Gen 4 G19 ejects to the 330-400 reliably. Never been pinged in the head. And I'm in love with her.
I haven't seen any suggestions for FN Herstal's line of pistols. My EDC gun is a FNH FNX-9. I bought the handgun in June and several thousand rounds of everything from WWB to Nato rounds, no misfires. It's hammer fired, all controls are ambi, and came with Trijicon HD night sights. If you like striker fired guns, the FNS is essentially the same as the FNX series. Picked mine up for $650+ tax. Comes with 3 17rd mags.
I have Gen 1, 2, & 3 Glocks and I wouldn't hesitate purchasing a Gen 4 at some point. I love them - they just work.
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