What high-quality 9mm hi-caps are out there?

rifleer1 · May 6, 2007, 06:45 AM

I want a "fun gun" for the range that (to quote a favorite movie) "holds a lotta bullets".

The thing is that I'm really picky about fit and finish. I want something that I have no excuse to "upgrade" from, as "upgrading" is fun but costs me a lot of money!!! Bad James!

I don't like polymer guns and I loove beautiful, well-crafted, accurate guns with superb fit and finish...

The Colt Python is to revolvers as the ___________ is to 9mm hi-caps.

or like

A Les Baer 1911 is to 1911s as the ___________ is to 9mm hi-caps.

DonR101395 · May 6, 2007, 06:50 AM

Novak Hi Power

BikerRN · May 6, 2007, 06:50 AM

Put "Belgian made Browning Hi Power" in both blank spaces.

Biker

Orion6 · May 6, 2007, 07:24 AM

Hi Powers are about as beautiful as it gets, but pricey.

In my opinion a Beretta 92 FS is a gorgeous, extremely well made gun. The action is smooth as glass.

I got my Italian made 92FS new in box for $499 plus tax. That's what they are going for at the moment. Mags are in good supply and affordable, and te craftsmanship is top notch.

blume357 · May 6, 2007, 08:01 AM

polymer (plastic).... so I guess I'll have to suggest a KP-89.

I'd leave the ported barrel off though... not worth it and actually a detriment if shooting inside or even outside under a covered roof.

hksigwalther · May 6, 2007, 08:57 AM

IMO, an EAA Witness or CZ75 (either B or SP01 or 85).

DonR101395 · May 6, 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Hi Powers are about as beautiful as it gets, but pricey.

When compared to a Python or Les Baer as in the OP, they really aren't that pricey.

MJZZZ · May 6, 2007, 09:32 AM

I recently bought a CZ 75 Compact 9mm and Kadet .22 adaptor. They have quickly become the "family" guns, accurate, dependable and fun. The CZ 9mm holds 14+1 and is very naturally a good shooter. Mike

ShipWreck · May 6, 2007, 09:35 AM

If you exclude polymer - then I second the Beretta.

Larry C. · May 6, 2007, 09:59 AM

Howdy,

Beretta 92FS. Unbeateable for reliability, ease of maintanence, smooth action, eats anything, attractive (according to many) and proudly serves our fighting men and women in uniform. I've had one failure in approximately 7,000 rounds.

Larry C.

PS: Make sure to use Beretta mags.

waudcutter · May 6, 2007, 10:36 AM

The Browning Hi Power is the icon of 9mms. Once you've handled one, anything else feels like a brick.

John

kcshooter · May 6, 2007, 11:19 AM

gotta give another vote for the beretta, although for a few bucks less, i cant tell mcuh difference at all between my beretta and friends taurus 92. the taurus is made in the old brazillian beretta factory so i assume its the same pistol. i like my beretta trigger a little better but other than that, id have saved $300 by buying the taurus.

wdelack · May 6, 2007, 11:21 AM

I vote Browning / FN Hi-Power as well. You can pick up "South African Manufacture" KRD 17 round mags for the Hi-P from CDNN for about $15 each.

poncaguy · May 6, 2007, 07:27 PM

Rugers!!!!!!!!!

MPanova · May 6, 2007, 08:11 PM

Taurus PT92 over the Beretta any day

http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol

**JohnKSa** · May 6, 2007, 09:00 PM

Take a look at some of the competition models from CZ.

Another option might be one of the semi-custom Beretta 92 series pistols like the Elite II.

darrentxs · May 6, 2007, 09:13 PM

Browning Hi-Power (Belgian) "T"-Series. Mec Gar mags hold 15 & fit flush. You'll pay a premium up front but like the Python you can expect the value to increase over time. For a great gun that doesn't meet the Python comparison you can't go wrong with a CZ. I've fired several models that are tack drivers with the factory fixed sights.

texgunner · May 6, 2007, 10:02 PM

I have to jump in with the Hi-Power crowd here. I have two of them and their my favorite 9mm.

Tex

BigJimP · May 7, 2007, 06:03 PM

SIG 226 stainless or the Sig X-Five (the top end one has an adj trigger) and it's a very nice gun. I'm happy with both of mine - and I haven't upgraded either one.

SPFLD45 · May 7, 2007, 06:41 PM

Ruger/sig/ Cz/ Smith/

For The Price You Cant Go Wrong With The Ruger P89 - Its A Tank

CarbineCaleb · May 7, 2007, 07:13 PM

Beretta Steel-I (probably their best except for special commemoratives), or their Elite II... here's their page on the Steel-I, which is in principle, available by special order as a SA only gun:
http://www.beretta.com/index.aspx?m=74&idc=2&ids=28

Mark54g · May 7, 2007, 10:41 PM

Get a CZ SP-01 Shadow. Or you could get one of their fancy competition models like the tactical sport.

http://www.czub.cz/index.php?p=32&id...dz=208&lang=en
http://www.czub.cz/index.php?p=32&id...idz=18&lang=en

rifleer1 · May 8, 2007, 03:53 PM

Wow I had no idea about all the quality 9mm's out there, thanks ya'll!

I'm a huge 1911 fan so the Browning really calls to me... time to start saving for a Novak High Power!!!

sabre2 · May 8, 2007, 04:39 PM

metal guns:
Cz-75
Hi-power
Beretta 92
Sig
These guns are of superb quality, design and manufacture. (To my mind only separated by personal preference.)
Plastic guns:
Glock
xd
hk
Superb designs that it seems silly to leave off any list of high quality 9mms.

MaineMan · May 9, 2007, 01:31 PM

I've owned about every kind mentioned here except Glocks, can't get into those. For the last few years I have owned only two hi-cap 9mm's and both are CZ-75's. They are the keepers here.

Before the Glock types go all teutonic on me, I find that they do not fit my hand shape well. I cannot comfortably get a good sight picture quickly. I'm certain they are fine firearms to those who adore them, I just am not one of them.

May 6, 2007, 06:45 AM	#1
rifleer1 Member Join Date: May 15, 2000 Location: charlotte Posts: 62	What high-quality 9mm hi-caps are out there? I want a "fun gun" for the range that (to quote a favorite movie) "holds a lotta bullets". The thing is that I'm really picky about fit and finish. I want something that I have no excuse to "upgrade" from, as "upgrading" is fun but costs me a lot of money!!! Bad James! I don't like polymer guns and I loove beautiful, well-crafted, accurate guns with superb fit and finish... The Colt Python is to revolvers as the ___________ is to 9mm hi-caps. or like A Les Baer 1911 is to 1911s as the ___________ is to 9mm hi-caps.

May 6, 2007, 06:50 AM	#2
DonR101395 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2005 Location: NWFL Posts: 2,998	Novak Hi Power __________________ Stupid should hurt!

May 6, 2007, 08:01 AM	#5
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,156	I was going to suggest a Ruger KP95 until you said no to polymer (plastic).... so I guess I'll have to suggest a KP-89. I'd leave the ported barrel off though... not worth it and actually a detriment if shooting inside or even outside under a covered roof.

May 6, 2007, 08:57 AM	#6
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,202	IMO, an EAA Witness or CZ75 (either B or SP01 or 85). __________________ - Ron V.

May 6, 2007, 09:32 AM	#8
MJZZZ Member Join Date: February 16, 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 56	I recently bought a CZ 75 Compact 9mm and Kadet .22 adaptor. They have quickly become the "family" guns, accurate, dependable and fun. The CZ 9mm holds 14+1 and is very naturally a good shooter. Mike __________________ "fundamental principle of American law that a government and its agents are under no general duty to provide public services, such as police protection, to any individual citizen.'' Warren vs District of Columbia

May 6, 2007, 06:50 AM	#3
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,025	Put "Belgian made Browning Hi Power" in both blank spaces. Biker

May 6, 2007, 07:24 AM	#4
Orion6 Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 68	Hi Powers are about as beautiful as it gets, but pricey. In my opinion a Beretta 92 FS is a gorgeous, extremely well made gun. The action is smooth as glass. I got my Italian made 92FS new in box for $499 plus tax. That's what they are going for at the moment. Mags are in good supply and affordable, and te craftsmanship is top notch.

May 6, 2007, 09:35 AM	#9
ShipWreck Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 876	If you exclude polymer - then I second the Beretta.

May 6, 2007, 09:59 AM	#10
Larry C. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: La. Posts: 308	Beretta 92FS Howdy, Beretta 92FS. Unbeateable for reliability, ease of maintanence, smooth action, eats anything, attractive (according to many) and proudly serves our fighting men and women in uniform. I've had one failure in approximately 7,000 rounds. Larry C. PS: Make sure to use Beretta mags.

May 6, 2007, 10:36 AM	#11
waudcutter Member Join Date: April 14, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 41	The Browning Hi Power is the icon of 9mms. Once you've handled one, anything else feels like a brick. John

May 6, 2007, 11:19 AM	#12
kcshooter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Posts: 439	gotta give another vote for the beretta, although for a few bucks less, i cant tell mcuh difference at all between my beretta and friends taurus 92. the taurus is made in the old brazillian beretta factory so i assume its the same pistol. i like my beretta trigger a little better but other than that, id have saved $300 by buying the taurus.

May 6, 2007, 11:21 AM	#13
wdelack Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 377	Bhp I vote Browning / FN Hi-Power as well. You can pick up "South African Manufacture" KRD 17 round mags for the Hi-P from CDNN for about $15 each.

May 6, 2007, 07:27 PM	#14
poncaguy Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Posts: 11	Rugers!!!!!!!!!

May 6, 2007, 08:11 PM	#15
MPanova Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Houston TX Posts: 658	Taurus PT92 over the Beretta any day http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol __________________ .45 CALIBER FANATIC!!! "WALK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG GUN!"

May 6, 2007, 09:00 PM	#16
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 12,202	Take a look at some of the competition models from CZ. Another option might be one of the semi-custom Beretta 92 series pistols like the Elite II. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association? Check out Black Bear Flashlights. Gun Shows this Weekend.

May 6, 2007, 09:13 PM	#17
darrentxs Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 362	Browning Hi-Power (Belgian) "T"-Series. Mec Gar mags hold 15 & fit flush. You'll pay a premium up front but like the Python you can expect the value to increase over time. For a great gun that doesn't meet the Python comparison you can't go wrong with a CZ. I've fired several models that are tack drivers with the factory fixed sights.

May 6, 2007, 10:02 PM	#18
texgunner Member Join Date: February 3, 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 82	I have to jump in with the Hi-Power crowd here. I have two of them and their my favorite 9mm. Tex

May 7, 2007, 06:03 PM	#19
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 4,017	SIG 226 stainless or the Sig X-Five (the top end one has an adj trigger) and it's a very nice gun. I'm happy with both of mine - and I haven't upgraded either one.

May 7, 2007, 06:41 PM	#20
SPFLD45 Member Join Date: April 29, 2005 Posts: 68	Ruger/sig/ Cz/ Smith/ For The Price You Cant Go Wrong With The Ruger P89 - Its A Tank

May 7, 2007, 07:13 PM	#21
CarbineCaleb Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 2,462	Beretta Steel-I (probably their best except for special commemoratives), or their Elite II... here's their page on the Steel-I, which is in principle, available by special order as a SA only gun: http://www.beretta.com/index.aspx?m=74&idc=2&ids=28 __________________ “Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.” Niels Bohr

May 7, 2007, 10:41 PM	#22
Mark54g Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,216	Get a CZ SP-01 Shadow. Or you could get one of their fancy competition models like the tactical sport. http://www.czub.cz/index.php?p=32&id...dz=208&lang=en http://www.czub.cz/index.php?p=32&id...idz=18&lang=en __________________ CZ 75B Stainless Beretta PX4 F Series 9mm & U22 Neos 6" black ------------------------- www.therallypoint.org

May 8, 2007, 03:53 PM	#23
rifleer1 Member Join Date: May 15, 2000 Location: charlotte Posts: 62	Wow I had no idea about all the quality 9mm's out there, thanks ya'll! I'm a huge 1911 fan so the Browning really calls to me... time to start saving for a Novak High Power!!!

May 8, 2007, 04:39 PM	#24
sabre2 Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Posts: 39	metal guns: Cz-75 Hi-power Beretta 92 Sig These guns are of superb quality, design and manufacture. (To my mind only separated by personal preference.) Plastic guns: Glock xd hk Superb designs that it seems silly to leave off any list of high quality 9mms.

May 9, 2007, 01:31 PM	#25
MaineMan Member Join Date: May 9, 2007 Posts: 15	I've owned about every kind mentioned here except Glocks, can't get into those. For the last few years I have owned only two hi-cap 9mm's and both are CZ-75's. They are the keepers here. Before the Glock types go all teutonic on me, I find that they do not fit my hand shape well. I cannot comfortably get a good sight picture quickly. I'm certain they are fine firearms to those who adore them, I just am not one of them.