Howdy - looking to pick up an entry level 9mm competition pistol. My budget encompasses a CZ Shadow 2 at the $1600~ (tops) area but being a beginner in 'really trying hard with hand guns' I don't think I need such a fine handgun to start with - especially before I know this is something I'd like to give a real try to.
I've looked around and from near as I can tell by feel alone I've come to conclude the following:
Most bang for the buck and I like the ergonomics and trigger the best: Canik TP9SFX Rival.
In my mind, right along with that Canik is the S&W M&P 2.0 (link to the particular model: here https://www.smith-wesson.com/product...nter?sku=11824
Things to note:
- I have a M&P9 1.0 (4.25" barrel) so sharing the mags would be a bonus.
- Additionally red dots are not very helpful to me as my astigmatism turns the clean little dot into a giant smear so optics readiness isn't a factor.
- Keeping the price down allows for more ammo which is probably going to benefit me more than the better gun.
I don't mind spending the money but I'd like a realistic recommendation on these 2 or any other hand guns anyone may see fit.
Additionally I'm looking at a Taurus Tx22 Competition for the 'speed plinking' game. It was between the Tx22 and the Sig P322. I want more capacity than my Ruger MK3 gives me even though it's a fine gun. If you have an experience with these two, please chime in as well. I dismissed the KelTec CP33 immediately after finding its unconventional mag release.