Am I the only one without a 9mm?
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Skoopski
Blackhawk
I only own one at the moment. I don't think it's the be all, end all that some claim. But I also think that about every caliber. Some are better suited at different things.
If you like to shoot a lot and don't reload, 9mm is about the most economical round you can shoot ..... next to the 22LR.
Some of the great (to me) 9mm's I've had include the CZ75, G43 and Ruger Lightweight Commander 1911.
Some of the great (to me) 9mm's I've had include the CZ75, G43 and Ruger Lightweight Commander 1911.
blackhawknj
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I have 5, my first handgun-which I still have- a Browning High Power, plus a Marlin Camp Carbine . Don't think it's a question of jumping on the band wagon so much as it's what you like. I haven't jumped on the 40 S&W bandwagon yet. Never thought of it as a be all and end all caliber, IIRC it has never caught on for Bullseye shooting. Like the 38 Special it is a good balance of accuracy, power, ease of handling.
Sagebrush Burns
Single-Sixer
You're not the only one. Don't own one, never have, (probably) never will (unless a really nice Luger shows up really cheap).
Captain America
Hunter
Never owned one either...
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
I think the 9mm v .40S&W v .45ACP is a never ending commentary.
My preference is the .45, but I also have the others.
As stated above, the 9mm is the least expensive to shoot (except .22lr) and as
such, makes a nice practice round. In fact, I've shot a few 9mm that had worse
recoil than a few .45s.
To me, that's the joy of our hobby. Such an assortment, that you can find something
that will work very well for each of us. :wink:
My preference is the .45, but I also have the others.
As stated above, the 9mm is the least expensive to shoot (except .22lr) and as
such, makes a nice practice round. In fact, I've shot a few 9mm that had worse
recoil than a few .45s.
To me, that's the joy of our hobby. Such an assortment, that you can find something
that will work very well for each of us. :wink:
My first 9mm was a AC 45 P38 bring back purchased from a friend whose Father passed. He didn't have a use for it, so I purchased it on the condition that he could retrieve it if he ever changed his mind. It'll be here at the same price I paid his Mother in 1986. I put a couple of rounds through it, but now I just fondle it. Next was a Browning Hi Power. Not because of the 9mm, but because of the gun. It's iconic and I realized that I was gravitating toward accumulating Browning design firearms. My third was a trade for a S&W 659 police trade in. Solid stainless, built like a brick. Haven't fired it much, but an extra indestructible common caliber high capacity pistol isn't a bad thing to have. I bought a Kimber Micro 9. It has the plain black sights, which the more I think about it, the more aggravated I get. Why not put good sights on a pistol designed for defense? I like it, so I'm going to upgrade the sights rather than sell it and make it some other guy's problem. My last pistol was a S&W M&P 2.0 Shield with a built in red laser. I qualified for my license with this pistol, and if I carry this will probably be my first choice. A while back I decided to get with my son and build a 9mm AR-type armadillo gun. It was a fun build and takes Glock mags. Then Ruger came out with their PC 9 at about 1/3 the cost. But ours is neater, I think better, and more fun than standing in line at the big box on black Friday (which is when I got the Shield).
9mm ammo is almost as common as .22, it's significantly cheaper ($7.99 + tax today on sale), than anything else, and with good ammo it is very effective for defense. And the firearms run the gamut from large to small, very nice to good. You can catch FMJ plinking rounds on sale cheaper than you can reload. And some ammo companies are making practice/defense ammo that have near identical ballistic characteristics so you can practice on the the cheap and have confidence that in a critical situation things will work the same. It's a good round, particularly in a carbine, to introduce women and children to “more power,” and pretty versatile. Although “versatile” may mean you end up with 4 or 5 firearms. Not that that's a bad thing...
Let me know if you run across a cheap Luger.
9mm ammo is almost as common as .22, it's significantly cheaper ($7.99 + tax today on sale), than anything else, and with good ammo it is very effective for defense. And the firearms run the gamut from large to small, very nice to good. You can catch FMJ plinking rounds on sale cheaper than you can reload. And some ammo companies are making practice/defense ammo that have near identical ballistic characteristics so you can practice on the the cheap and have confidence that in a critical situation things will work the same. It's a good round, particularly in a carbine, to introduce women and children to “more power,” and pretty versatile. Although “versatile” may mean you end up with 4 or 5 firearms. Not that that's a bad thing...
Let me know if you run across a cheap Luger.
JFB
Hunter
my first pistol was a Beretta 1951 I got in '74 when I got a job working night shift at a motel. still have it and would be the last I would sell.
going through some old pics around that time and noticed it tucked away.
going through some old pics around that time and noticed it tucked away.
I have one, and not on purpose. I inherited it from my dad. He got it from a neighbor of his who didn't want it something like 20 years ago or so. I've never even shot it, in fact, I'd have to go open the safe and look at it to see what it is. I have no idea what brand or model it is, just that it's a semi-auto 9mm. I should probably take it to a gun store and trade it on something I can actually use.
I'm one of those 'girly boys' who likes 9mm, if for no other reason it is cheaper to shoot.
powder smoke
Hawkeye
9mm never interested me besides I'm a revolver guy! I do have a 45 tho. Everybody
needs one of them! ps
needs one of them! ps
Highhawk1948
Single-Sixer
A fella told me his 9mm would expand to the same size as a 45. I told him that's why I carry a .45.
I have two. A Colt Combat Commander I bought like new for $200. Who could say no? And a Nazi era High Power my Uncle liberated and left to me when he passed.
I need to shoot them, but haven't. Too many other guns I bought to shoot.
I need to shoot them, but haven't. Too many other guns I bought to shoot.
I am really starting to enjoy the caliber. A 9mm in a 1911 is very pleasant to shoot. I don’t like hard recoiling calibers but do own a couple 45LC Blackhawks and a 41 Mag Blackhawk. I just reload them with a mild load.
But there are some fantastic 9mm semi action pistols out there for various competitions. Some of which have exceptional accuracy.
But there are some fantastic 9mm semi action pistols out there for various competitions. Some of which have exceptional accuracy.
contender
Ruger Guru
Ahh,, another thread that will bring about many varied responses. An age old debate of what people like, dislike, own or not own. I guess I'll jump in with my story.
When it comes to handguns,, I prefer a SA revolver, followed by the DA revolver & the single-Shot T/C. Most any semi-auto failed to excite me except the lowly .22's.
But over the years,, I have acquired several semi-autos, sold some, regretted selling some, and now prefer to keep most any gun I buy.
I can recall getting a Remington Rand 1911, a Browning Hi-Power, among the ones I got & just didn't care for at the time, and they found new homes. I've owned some Glocks, and to this day, still prefer other models.
But when it comes to calibers,, I tend to prefer a larger caliber,, for my personal preferences. The 9mm is fine for many people, and I do own a few. I was gifted one,, which I still own, a P-85. I own a few other 9mm semi's because I needed some for teaching our WOT clinics.
The 40 cal,, I was slow to come to,, but thanks to competition, I now own a few of those as well.
It all comes down to the purposes we, as individuals choose to select whatever gun & caliber we enjoy. And being human,, we tend to have different things for different purposes.
And lastly,, I do own several 9mm's,, mostly in the nice Ruger Blackhawk convertible,, 357/9mm. My main preference.
When it comes to handguns,, I prefer a SA revolver, followed by the DA revolver & the single-Shot T/C. Most any semi-auto failed to excite me except the lowly .22's.
But over the years,, I have acquired several semi-autos, sold some, regretted selling some, and now prefer to keep most any gun I buy.
I can recall getting a Remington Rand 1911, a Browning Hi-Power, among the ones I got & just didn't care for at the time, and they found new homes. I've owned some Glocks, and to this day, still prefer other models.
But when it comes to calibers,, I tend to prefer a larger caliber,, for my personal preferences. The 9mm is fine for many people, and I do own a few. I was gifted one,, which I still own, a P-85. I own a few other 9mm semi's because I needed some for teaching our WOT clinics.
The 40 cal,, I was slow to come to,, but thanks to competition, I now own a few of those as well.
It all comes down to the purposes we, as individuals choose to select whatever gun & caliber we enjoy. And being human,, we tend to have different things for different purposes.
And lastly,, I do own several 9mm's,, mostly in the nice Ruger Blackhawk convertible,, 357/9mm. My main preference.
JFB said:my first pistol was a Beretta 1951 I got in '74 when I got a job working night shift at a motel. still have it and would be the last I would sell.
going through some old pics around that time and noticed it tucked away.
+1.
My late Father left his to me specifically in his will, as he knew I had always admired that particular gun.
The machining and fit and finish are magnificent. Old world craftsmanship seldom seen today. 8)
Big Old Boy
Hunter
I have an SR bed side gun everything else are wheel guns.
I don't own one. I did buy a P95 a few years back but I gave it to my son. I prefer my P345 but I do have a 82FS Beretta in .380.
Long ago I switched from a 1911 to a Hi Power for a time. I liked the idea of the large magazine. But events caused me to give the HP away and go back to the 1911.
I haven’t looked back. The only 9 mm’s I own are two 9 mm kurtz pistols.
I haven’t looked back. The only 9 mm’s I own are two 9 mm kurtz pistols.
GunnyGene
Hawkeye
Yes, you are the only one. All the cool kids have one. :lol:
I have owned quite a few 9mm’s over the years. My bedside pistol is a XD9 Mod 2.0 Tactical 5”. I like it a lot. I also have a Browning Hi-Power and a Kimber Micro-9. Those along with a PCC Carbine are my 9’s. Is 9mm my favorite? Hardly. The caliber is just one of many options I have. I think variety IS the spice of life when it comes to caliber selection. JMO
Dave
Dave
I have a P95 but after shooting it a while realized I didn't really like the grip. It just doesn't feel right to me. I believe I would swap it instantly for a 9 in a single action revolver
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
I, too, am one of those deprived of a 9 mm.
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
I hadn't owned a 9mm in almost 25 years but bought one earlier this year in anticipation of arthritis affecting my tolerance of recoil. Still prefer shooting .40 & .45 but the Shield 9mm is now my primary EDC. I regard it as an adequate defensive caliber but not equal to 40/45.
Everybody needs one or two....
P95 with a 30 round magazine... now that'll make some folks pucker up...
P95 with a 30 round magazine... now that'll make some folks pucker up...
blackhawknj
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I have a Old Model Ruger Blackhawk convertible, so I have 6 9MM handguns.
One caveat with 9MMs is there seems to be no standard for rate of twist and depth of lands and grooves, hence finding an accurate factory-like finding the right 22LR round-make take some range sessions.
One caveat with 9MMs is there seems to be no standard for rate of twist and depth of lands and grooves, hence finding an accurate factory-like finding the right 22LR round-make take some range sessions.
john guedry
Single-Sixer
I don't have one either.
314Chevy
Single-Sixer
I have 2. I prefer a 357 revolver (S&W 7 shot 686) but have the 9 mm's as a hedge for if the SHTF. My logic is the military and most police use 9's so ammo should be plentiful.
