The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - 9mm

9mm (reply)

Catoosa — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:12:24 +0000

Louis, I don't think anyone will snicker at you for shooting a 9mm - if they do they don't know much. As fond as I am of 1911s and the .45 ACP, if I had any serious possibility of facing trouble I would choose to take a Browning High Power (or maybe two of them). I shoot a BHP faster and more accurately than a .45, and with todays ammo I'll rely on multiple hits with an adequate bullet to get me home safe.

In fact, we have been having a bit of vandalism and a few breakins up here lately, and one of my BHPs is usually along when I am out and about the place.

Be sure to check out the SD9 (reply)

Sarge — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:42:24 +0000

I've shot and really like the SD- and prefer its grip and trigger to the MP. The SD is the perfect size/weight for an all-around auto pistol. My favorite was the all black version with the factory front night sight. If I needed or wanted another 40 around the place, I would darn sure hunt one of those up.

Be sure to check out the SD9 (reply)

Warhawk — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 18:46:01 +0000

... It's very similar totthe Sigma, I think of it as an improved Sigma. The biggest difference is the trigger, the SD9/40 have a trigger that is completely acceptable to me. And they have tweaked the frame and made it fit my hand a little better.

I just picked up my third SD9 yesterday, it's one of the originals with the black slide and front night sight. The current version is the SD9VE, which has a bare stainless slide finish and different sights. So far my pair of SD9's have functioned 100% and I shoot the SD9 better than my full size M&P9. I had my ex Marine stepson try it, he too shot better with the SD9 and soon after bought one for himself.

I don't think there is another "cheap" ($325) gun that comes anywhere near the SD9/40.

I have but two complaints... (reply)

Sarge — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 01:18:33 +0000

with the 92. One its odd slide shape, which I find poor for IWB carry. The other is its bass-ackwards safety and that is easily remedied in the G Models, which convert that apparatus to a decocker.

My 9mm's have been few, but the one I should have kept was an old 92G Centurion. It ran with anything, didn't care whether you used OEM mags or cheapies and it was scary accurate with Federal's +P+ 9BPLE load. In fact I shot the smallest witnessed 50 yard group I ever fired with that gun, while demonstrating barricade shooting during a training event. I have wanted to set one up for Service Pistol ever since.

I haven't shot any MPs . . . yet, BUT (reply)

RidinLou — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:34:20 +0000

Dang Sarge, I finally talk myself out of a 92 and you go and post that.

Lot of folks bad mouth them, but all I have handled/shot did just fine.

As Range Control I got to watch a lot of them go downrange and we never had a problem (gun related) in many thousands of rounds and these are rattle-battle guns. We each put a few thousand rounds downrange in a class and there were also no problems during those few days.

Sitting in the tower watching Lefties with a 92 did provide a bit of humor though.

Louis, have you seen/shot Tom's M&P Compact? (reply)

RidinLou — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:26:39 +0000

I saw it, but do not remember shooting it. In fact if he does not forget to bring it, he is supposed to test something on it tomorrow.

Gotta remember as a wheelgun guy, I have problems with safeties. I can forget to put them on, or take them off, both can create an issue.

TCP is point and clicker so I am used to that idea. 3 inches of trigger pull (smooth and steady all the way) keeps it safe.

That said, either I will get to try one tomorrow at Nashville Armory/S&W try before you buy or I will order a PT92 Stainless next week.

I bought a pot load of 115 grain FMJs just before the last panic in anticipation of lowering myself to a nine MM and have about 5-6 gallons of brass . . . soooooo

A 9MM of some ilk is in my future.

I hope they will let me play in their raindeer games at Dickson with 9MM. They may laugh, but I am in it for the practice under different conditions.

Still have real guns beginning with a 4 for other activities

Well and the 380 that I actually ever carry.

I've shot a couple of MP Compacts now... (reply)

Sarge — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:05:06 +0000

as well as a Shield (all 40's) and liked them an awful lot. I shoot a Sigma OK and the MP's were a breeze... more of a 'staged DA' than the typical Glock trigger.

But if I wanted a full-size 9mm pistol I would definitely get a Beretta 92.

Louis, have you seen/shot Tom's M&P Compact? (reply)

Catoosa — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 01:34:02 +0000

I'm in welded wing with my 1911s and BHPs and have never cared for the plastic fantastics; HOWEVER if I ever did want or need one I think the M&P would be the ticket. I cannot believe the trigger on Tom's M&P Compact 9mm - dang thing almost shoots itself. I also like that the M&Ps can be had with a manual safety -I don't like or trust the point-n'-clickers.

Ain't nothin' wrong with the 9mm if you're a good shot, and a .50 Desert Eagle won't help if you're not....

S&W Had a 4.25" M&P Gunsite tuned...Nice as one could want (reply)

Rob Leahy — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:09:48 +0000

for the plastic/big/wide 9mm pistols. Great tuned trigger gifted to a friend's son for his first pistol. Gunsite uses 9mm M&Ps for their loaners and for those that can't/won't go with a 1911...

S&W coming to Nashville indoor range/gun shop, so (reply)

Cherokee — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 03:04:46 +0000

I don't know about S&W but I can shoot my XDM 5.25 better than the shorter versions. If S&W haden't taken so long to come out with the 5+" guns, I might have one rather than XDM...maybe. Anyway, I really like the 5" and find the recoil to be easy.

Since you'll have an increase in velocity (reply)

Miles — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:10:32 +0000

you'll have more KE downrange, and depending on bullet selection, I always like more KE with 9mm.

The big difference noted will be recoil control.

S&W coming to Nashville indoor range/gun shop, so

RidinLou — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:39:16 +0000

Since they are saying one can test drive what they have to sell, I'm thinking S&W M&P PRO 5" barrel in 9 MM piques my interest.

Do NOT care to discuss caliber, only whether those here think I will notice a difference the two barrel lengths on that model. I plan to shoot it a bunch over the rest of my life barring unforeseen circumstances. Shooting some in competition, NOT to win, just to improve my skill level

Of course I can save money going to a Model 92 from one of the manufacturers.

What say ye of your opinions (though there may not be anyone here willing to express their opinion (yeah right))?