Whats a good range pistol in 9mm?

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  • 4x4demon

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    I'm wanting to buy a pistol just to plink with at the range in 9mm. I've got .22,.380, .40, .45, .38, and .357 but have somehow neglected to ever buy a 9mm. Whats a good pistol to buy for just shooting and having a good time. I'm thinking glock 19 but I'm not fond of the boxy look and feel. Any ideas?
     

    Leadslugga

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    For target shooting there really is no reason to get anything compact, and for that matter anything lightweight. A big, heavy pistol will be easier to shoot and have less felt recoil.

    If I were going to buy a range gun in 9mm, I think it would have to be a CZ 75.
     

    Renegade

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    +1 LOVE my P-89! Never had a malfunction of any type. It's comfortable to shoot with the Hogue wrap-around grips, and lots of fun with the high-cap mags!!! Looking to pick up a P-95 soon, since it takes the same mags.

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    JBP55

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    In the $1200 range with holster, mag. pouch and 5 magazines STI Trojan.
    In the $700 range with same M&P Pro, XDM, G34.
     
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    Tulse Luper

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    Used Glock 17 in the $450 range.

    It like to tinker with range-only pistols. You can buy aftermarket stuff 'till the cows come home for a Glock and there's more how-to videos and information on the internet than you could read in a lifetime.
     

    4x4demon

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    I've got the 24/7 in .40. I guess a matching set would be kinda cool. I'm kinda looking for an SA/DA trigger. The long trigger pull on the 24/7 on followup shots is the only complaint I have. A buddy had the p89, I always kinda liked it. Keep the ideas coming though.
     

    4x4demon

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    I see where Academy has the Sig 2022 Basic 9mm on for 399. I've always heard good things about sig, but the word Basic kinda makes me leary. Any comments?
     

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