If not a Glock 19 then what?

[steponapoptop]

My wife wants to buy her parents a handgun and suggested the Glock 19. I told her since she already owns the 19 (and since I have all the 40's covered) that she should consider something similar but not the same. Eventually she will wind up with it and they always shoot with us anyway. What would you suggest in a 9mm that compares closely to the feel and performance of the G19? I was thinking a S&W 9 compact or shield since I have and enjoy my 40 compact. And I have been forewarned of arming the in-laws :nod:

 

[ilintner]

The XDM line is pretty nice, have you considered one of those?

 

[donr101395]

How about a Walther PPQ? G19 sized, a nicer trigger than a Glock and very accurate.

 

[Django]

The XDM line is pretty nice, have you considered one of those?

+1
I had never considered the XDm line until recently. I ended up with one in .45 (3.8 Compact model) and it has a very good feel to it plus I'm more accurate and like the sight picture over my G19.

 

[flyandscuba]

+1 on the PPQ. However, I prefer the original design over the 2nd gen with the traditional magazine release.

 

[steponapoptop]

How's the ppq compare to the pps? I do have the pps and like it. And the xdm series is another great idea...almost forgot about those

 

[flyandscuba]

PPQ is much nicer than the PPS -- better trigger. The size of the PPQ is comparable to the G19.

 

[bobinbusan]

RUGER SR9 is another one you should check out:hand:

 

[FrankT]

Glock 26, my personal carry.

 

[donr101395]

+1 on the PPQ. However, I prefer the original design over the 2nd gen with the traditional magazine release.

Same here, I read the other day that they are going to continue to make the original as well as the M2. One of the advantages to the original is the ability to use P99 and the Magnum Research Baby Eagle mags in addition to PPQ mags.

 

[scottiecole]

I've been wanting to try out the Glock 30s. Looks pretty badass.

 

[flyandscuba]

I've been wanting to try out the Glock 30s. Looks pretty badass.

I've got a nice one for sale... :wink:

 

[scottiecole]

I've got a nice one for sale... :wink:

If I wasn't about to drop money on a hunting camp I would consider it.

 

[steponapoptop]

Anyone compare the 9mm M&P shield to the M&P 9 compact?

 

[rtprthd]

Anyone compare the 9mm M&P shield to the M&P 9 compact?

I haven't but those are really in two different categories. Shield is a single stack sub-compact. While the Compact is a double-stack compact. One is less concealable with more capacity, while the other is extremely concealable with a lot less capacity.

That would really depend on what you're wanting. If you're wanting something more like a G19, then that would be the M&P 9mm compact.

FWIW, I second the XDm line. I've owned the full-size, and the compact model. They are great guns.

 

[poff09]

I keep drooling over the CZ P07 DUTY..never shot it but I like the look and feel of it..similar in size and capacity of G19..has option of either safety or de-cocker

 

[rtprthd]

I keep drooling over the CZ P07 DUTY..never shot it but I like the look and feel of it..similar in size and capacity of G19..has option of either safety or de-cocker

I got to shoot one of these a couple months ago. A sweet shooter. If you can find one, get it!!! I promise you won't be disappointed.

To the OP, I'm sure the in-laws would love it too. It is very comfortable to shoot.

 

[Pompnewbie]

I keep drooling over the CZ P07 DUTY..never shot it but I like the look and feel of it..similar in size and capacity of G19..has option of either safety or de-cocker

This is my daily carry.. love this gun you can run it cocked and locked.. or decocker.. has less felt recoil then a G19 and feels like a wet dream in your hand

 

[tiberius]

I keep drooling over the CZ P07 DUTY..never shot it but I like the look and feel of it..similar in size and capacity of G19..has option of either safety or de-cocker

I got one of these last year and I absolutely love it. Looks great, feels great, shoots great. It's very nicely balanced. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that extra magazines are not exactly cheap. Still, it's probably my favorite 9mm...after my CZ75, of course.