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I would like a recommendation for a 9mm pistol just for informal target shooting. I had been using my Radom but can no longer find a magazine for it. I am a very senior citizen and would like a gun that is just fun to shoot. I reload and use 125 grain lead bullets in the load. I have read about the Taurus 24/7 and thought this might be a possibility, but have never shot one. I would be grateful for all suggestions. TIA
Stoeger Cougar - same as a Beretta Cougar in 9MM
Stoeger Cougar Double-Action, Auto-Loading Pistolx
Nice firearm and reliable - can get for around $375 new at gun shops. My wife has one and loves it - I like it too.
Best o the bunch. CZ-75
http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=29
I suggest a Glock. I have several - feeds any type of ammo, utterly
reliable, reasonable price and easy to shoot (good ergonomics, at least to me). I have a Glock 17 (full size 9MM) that I have put thousands of
rounds through without so much as a burp.
I have never been unhappy with any CZ I ever bought.
I have a Ruger P89, stainless. I bought it used, good price, shoots great.
Bought it 30 years ago, who knows how many rounds? They feel good in your hand and really make the tin cans dance.
I couldn't agree more. The Hi-Power is the best of the 9mm pistols.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in Salt Lake
Triple K still offers an aftermarket Radom mag. May take some fiddling to get them to function right, but it's a lot less costly than a new pistol. Especially since you know and enjoy the one you already have.
http://www.triplek.com/Products/id/38/grp/412/prd/1037/
The high power is a great pistol to shoot, although the GLOCK 9mm is very easy to strip, clean and maintain and the model 17 is a great shooter.
One plus on the High power. Find a used one.
+1 for the CZ-75. Check out the CZ forum at:
http://www.czforum.com/
Nothing wrong with a High Power, great guns. You can't go wrong with either one.:thup:
I bought a 1911 in 9mm in the 1980s and it is the first pistol we grab when we go to the range. The trouble is if my wife and daughter go with me, I never get to shoot it. They both just hand me back the empty magazine to fill, not the 1911.
All the pistols mentioned are very good firearms including the 24/7 or any other Taurus and you can't beat the warrenty
he shoots LEAD-Tauras is reasonably priced-I have a Glock ,Tauras,Smith,,
everything Ruger builds is recalled !!
Go for the Browning HP. A classic pistol that feels just right in one's hand. Might cost a bit more but well worth it.
The CZ75 or 85 are built like tanks, are accurate, not made of "tupperware" and will eat anything. Dave_n
Thanks for the advice guys. After digesting all the info that was provided I went with the majority. Today I bought a new CZ 75 B. I like the heft of an all steel pistol and this one feels good in the hand. I can't wait to take it out to the range and start shooting targets and bowling pins. I'm sure I made a good choice.