BDay present for myself...help pick!

Lucky 7 · October 4, 2005, 08:56 PM

Okay turning 20 on the 13th, so help me pick my Bday present to myself. I know the legality of Handguns and "minors" but my parents say if i can bleed for my country (OOORRRAAAHHHHH MARINES!) they have no problem w/ registering another pistol for me (this will be my 4th handgun and 16th firearm).
Thats outta the way, down to the choices:
Im trained w/ the POS M9 so thats gone as a choice
So its a nine milly either P99, FN High Power, USP9 Full Size or some other mid-sized nine.
Any suggestions? (no glocks i hate the damn things!)
BTW, i have the Witness Carry Comp in .45, CZ75B in 9, MRI Baby Eagle in 9 (full-size) and a SW 686-6. My pops has a Browning BDM in 9 and my mom has a KelTec P11 and a Glock 19. Those are all out, okay?

Thanks and Semper Fi!
-L7

Eightball · October 4, 2005, 09:00 PM

If your folks are footing the bill, get another .45--maybe a Springfield Armory GI model? Or, a Browning Hi-power. Or some other Browning design. But what do I know, I just might be biased

. And I also hate Glocks

Just an idea--if you have narrowed down the choices already, add a poll! Everyone loves shamelessly casting their vote

.

Half-Price Assassin · October 4, 2005, 09:03 PM

I have a USP 9mm fullsize, and compact, the USP 9mm is kind of a big gun, it was designed for .40S&W, and when they made a 9mm version, they didnt shrink anything, just made the slide weigh about an ounce less. but the USPc 9mm, or P2000 would be great, small, accurate and still holds 13rounds in the mag. i perfer my USPc 9mm over my USP fullsize. and its also smaller then the Walther, and i think FN you mentioned.

Webleymkv · October 4, 2005, 09:03 PM

Of the ones you've listed, I kind of like the P99. My question is this: You already have several very good modern handguns so why do you want another so bad? Would you consider instead a nice vintage piece like a Luger or P38? If you're not stuck on a 9mm, a nice 1911 or one of the many fine pocket pistols like a Walther PP or PPK, 1934 Beretta, Mauser HsC, or 1903 Colt would also be good choices.

Lucky 7 · October 4, 2005, 09:08 PM

Webley
A HP is kinda vintage (GP-35 as in 1935). I like their grips but damn i like the walthers as well. What about other designs?
As far as the 1911 goes im getting my gandpas when he passes on. he carried it from normady to berlin and killed two Nazis with it. Greatest man ive ever known...

Semper Fi!
-L7

sig228 · October 4, 2005, 09:12 PM

If you're considering 9mm, I personally prefer a SIG 226 / 228 / 229 (if that's not obvious by now

), or the aforementioned HP.

Lucky 7 · October 4, 2005, 09:18 PM

228-what about the sigpro or even the 239 (shot one before and loved it!)

hpg · October 4, 2005, 09:22 PM

Springfield Armory's XD9. Love mine-hpg

sig228 · October 4, 2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky 7

228-what about the sigpro or even the 239 (shot one before and loved it!)

Sigpro - never shot one, not the biggest fan of polymer handguns anyway

239 - too small, IMHO (but I have large hands)

Webleymkv · October 4, 2005, 09:40 PM

You already have a CZ 75. I have one too. I bought it to scratch that hi cap nine itch and I like it very much. I agree that the Walther has a very comfortable grip angle but I like my CZ enough that I can't rationalize another Wondernine. I can't see any point to another gun that will do the same thing but I like the old stuff for the history behind them. The luger was the first auto to be formally adopted by any major power and has the most comfortable grip angle of any auto ever made. It is also one of the most inherently accurate autos there is. A P38 was the first DA auto to be formally adopted by any military so it also holds historical interest. I can't rationalize a BHP because it looks and feels so close to my CZ. BTW, I'm not some old geezer preaching about the good old days. I'm actually 18.

BobK · October 4, 2005, 10:01 PM

Kimber or Springfield.

Lucky 7 · October 5, 2005, 04:05 AM

I might take care of that ccw type 9 itch i have w/ a sig p239, but the walther is a top contender.
What else is out there?
Btw, I was taught there was only one pistol growing up, the .45 1911...i dont like the idea of a 9mm 1911...its too beefy for a nine imo.

Thanks and Semper Fi!
-L7

Hal · October 5, 2005, 04:31 AM

How about a .44Mag Model 29?
If you already have a 686, the next logical step up is a .44Mag.

Lucky 7 · October 5, 2005, 06:16 AM

i had given a 3" Lew Horton Style .44 Mag and throw .44 Spl outta it but settled on the 9. Thanks foe the suggestion though!
Semper Fi!
-L7

Hal · October 5, 2005, 06:48 AM

Well, if the big bore wheelie is out of the pic, then I'd suggest the Hi Power.

Dress it up with a set of Spegle grips from cylinder and slide.($65)

Dress it up isn't really 100% fair - the thin Spegle grips make the Browning a very slim svelte package. I find the stock grips a bit chunky.

October 4, 2005, 08:56 PM	#1
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 340	BDay present for myself...help pick! Okay turning 20 on the 13th, so help me pick my Bday present to myself. I know the legality of Handguns and "minors" but my parents say if i can bleed for my country (OOORRRAAAHHHHH MARINES!) they have no problem w/ registering another pistol for me (this will be my 4th handgun and 16th firearm). Thats outta the way, down to the choices: Im trained w/ the POS M9 so thats gone as a choice So its a nine milly either P99, FN High Power, USP9 Full Size or some other mid-sized nine. Any suggestions? (no glocks i hate the damn things!) BTW, i have the Witness Carry Comp in .45, CZ75B in 9, MRI Baby Eagle in 9 (full-size) and a SW 686-6. My pops has a Browning BDM in 9 and my mom has a KelTec P11 and a Glock 19. Those are all out, okay? Thanks and Semper Fi! -L7 __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 4, 2005, 09:00 PM	#2
Eightball Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2005 Location: On my Computer Posts: 289	If your folks are footing the bill, get another .45--maybe a Springfield Armory GI model? Or, a Browning Hi-power. Or some other Browning design. But what do I know, I just might be biased . And I also hate Glocks Just an idea--if you have narrowed down the choices already, add a poll! Everyone loves shamelessly casting their vote . __________________ Own (among others): S&W 620 RRA 16" Middy AR15 M1 Garand, July '42 M1 Carbine, Inland '43

October 4, 2005, 09:03 PM	#3
Half-Price Assassin Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2005 Location: Oh Posts: 602	USP................compact! I have a USP 9mm fullsize, and compact, the USP 9mm is kind of a big gun, it was designed for .40S&W, and when they made a 9mm version, they didnt shrink anything, just made the slide weigh about an ounce less. but the USPc 9mm, or P2000 would be great, small, accurate and still holds 13rounds in the mag. i perfer my USPc 9mm over my USP fullsize. and its also smaller then the Walther, and i think FN you mentioned. __________________ Bernhard Goetz Real American Hero HK Marketing Department's new slogan "HK. Because you suck. And we HATE you"

October 4, 2005, 09:08 PM	#5
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 340	Webley A HP is kinda vintage (GP-35 as in 1935). I like their grips but damn i like the walthers as well. What about other designs? As far as the 1911 goes im getting my gandpas when he passes on. he carried it from normady to berlin and killed two Nazis with it. Greatest man ive ever known... Semper Fi! -L7 __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 4, 2005, 09:18 PM	#7
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 340	228-what about the sigpro or even the 239 (shot one before and loved it!) __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 4, 2005, 09:03 PM	#4
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,381	Of the ones you've listed, I kind of like the P99. My question is this: You already have several very good modern handguns so why do you want another so bad? Would you consider instead a nice vintage piece like a Luger or P38? If you're not stuck on a 9mm, a nice 1911 or one of the many fine pocket pistols like a Walther PP or PPK, 1934 Beretta, Mauser HsC, or 1903 Colt would also be good choices.

October 4, 2005, 09:12 PM	#6
sig228 Junior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 12	If you're considering 9mm, I personally prefer a SIG 226 / 228 / 229 (if that's not obvious by now ), or the aforementioned HP.

October 4, 2005, 09:22 PM	#8
hpg Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: in the Bluegrass State Posts: 1,547	Springfield Armory's XD9. Love mine-hpg __________________ NRA member Semper Paratus

October 4, 2005, 09:40 PM	#10
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,381	You already have a CZ 75. I have one too. I bought it to scratch that hi cap nine itch and I like it very much. I agree that the Walther has a very comfortable grip angle but I like my CZ enough that I can't rationalize another Wondernine. I can't see any point to another gun that will do the same thing but I like the old stuff for the history behind them. The luger was the first auto to be formally adopted by any major power and has the most comfortable grip angle of any auto ever made. It is also one of the most inherently accurate autos there is. A P38 was the first DA auto to be formally adopted by any military so it also holds historical interest. I can't rationalize a BHP because it looks and feels so close to my CZ. BTW, I'm not some old geezer preaching about the good old days. I'm actually 18.

October 4, 2005, 10:01 PM	#11
BobK Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Posts: 838	Kimber or Springfield.

October 5, 2005, 04:05 AM	#12
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 340	I might take care of that ccw type 9 itch i have w/ a sig p239, but the walther is a top contender. What else is out there? Btw, I was taught there was only one pistol growing up, the .45 1911...i dont like the idea of a 9mm 1911...its too beefy for a nine imo. Thanks and Semper Fi! -L7 __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 5, 2005, 04:31 AM	#13
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 5,994	How about a .44Mag Model 29? If you already have a 686, the next logical step up is a .44Mag. __________________ "There's 10 types of people. Those that understand binary and those that don't." - JM

October 5, 2005, 06:16 AM	#14
Lucky 7 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2002 Posts: 340	i had given a 3" Lew Horton Style .44 Mag and throw .44 Spl outta it but settled on the 9. Thanks foe the suggestion though! Semper Fi! -L7 __________________ Signature Space For Rent. SOLD! "Just relax. Breath normally. All you should see is the front sight post. Ignore the the target. Wait for the pause between breaths and when you feel good about it...ease the trigger back." -PMI Sgt. Hopkins, USMC

October 5, 2005, 06:48 AM	#15
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 5,994	Well, if the big bore wheelie is out of the pic, then I'd suggest the Hi Power. Dress it up with a set of Spegle grips from cylinder and slide.($65) Dress it up isn't really 100% fair - the thin Spegle grips make the Browning a very slim svelte package. I find the stock grips a bit chunky. __________________ "There's 10 types of people. Those that understand binary and those that don't." - JM