# Which Full Size 9mm Pistol? **URL:** \ **Category:** Handgun\ **Created:** [September 25, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104 "2026-09-25T02:37:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/1 "2026-09-25T02:37:01Z")
I’m trying to decide which model to buy next, in a little while. Which make / model do you suggest? Looking for a 9mm Luger semi auto pistol, full sized frame. Double action / SA or Striker fired. I’d prefer an aluminum frame. Or stainless steel. Maybe polymer. Good for beginner shooters, heavy is ok, even with smaller hands or women. I prefer a full size grip myself, XL size gloves. For target practice, education, and home defense purposes. No carry, no 1911s. I’d like it to add it to the home defense. With a holster. Safety / decocker is OK, I think it may benefit young shooters to learn a safety, maybe. A few options: Beretta 92FS / A1/A3/A4 Sig Sauer P226 Elite Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal (not HD) Comments on those or any others? ---
**Author:** ![NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njgf-admin/32/139_2.png) [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/2 "2026-09-25T03:14:45Z")
All fine choices. The Sig will have the best trigger of the 3. But you wouldn’t be disappointed with any of them. ---
**Author:** ![Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/8baadc/32.png) [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/3 "2026-09-25T09:40:46Z")
Walther PDP, polymer but a really great shooting pistol, very nice trigger. I don’t consider this a carry pistol and if it’s in your budget a CZ Shadow2 compact. Pick up this pistol when you want to have a big smile while practicing. It really is that nice. The Walther is my night stand pistol. ---
**Author:** ![67gtonut](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/67gtonut/32/1028_2.png) [@67gtonut](https://njgunforums.net/u/67gtonut)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/4 "2026-09-25T10:00:28Z")
Im a huge fan of the Beretta 92 series… ---
**Author:** ![DocHoliday](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@DocHoliday](https://njgunforums.net/u/DocHoliday)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/5 "2026-09-25T11:18:01Z")
You can’t go wrong with the Beretta FS, but my favorite and that of everyone I take shooting is my Glock 34. ---
**Author:** ![DaddyNick](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DaddyNick](https://njgunforums.net/u/DaddyNick)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/6 "2026-09-25T13:04:12Z")
Fill size to one person’s hand may be different than someone else’s hand. Handle as many as you can. Glock fanboy here so handle the 19, 17, and the 48. ---
**Author:** ![planenut](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/ecb155/32.png) [@planenut](https://njgunforums.net/u/planenut)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/7 "2026-09-25T18:22:23Z")
Maybe any Variant of the CZ-75/P01 pistol. Don’t own but I have shot them and they’re great guns. They’re also aluminum framed since that was one your requirements. While I haven’t shot them CZ also makes the P09 which is a Polymer framed hammer fired gun. Been looking to get up to Gun For Hire to rent and try one out or find someone who has one that’ll let me try them out. ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/8 "2026-09-26T00:06:50Z")
Thank you ALL for your comments, excellent info. I’ve been eyeing the GFH rental list, it’s quite extensive. I’ve never _rented_ from them before, and I’m suffering from “kid in a candy store” right now. Beretta 92FS, M9A4, and PX4 Storm. Thanks 67GTO Walther PDP, and a PPQ and CCP. CZ Shadow2 Compact and regular. Three CZ 75s, a P-09 and P-10. Thanks Redeye and planenut. Every Glock model, it seems. Thanks Doc Holiday and DaddyNick. Sig P226, 320, and four P365s including a P365 Legion. Full List: [https://gunforhire.com/guns-for-rent/](https://gunforhire.com/guns-for-rent/) I could easily spend $500 on rentals. This was a bad idea for my wallet on a rainy weekend LOLOL. J/K, gotta narrow the list to like 2 or 3. [https://gunforhire.com/firearm-rentals/#rental-selection](https://gunforhire.com/firearm-rentals/#rental-selection) ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/9 "2026-09-26T00:22:31Z")
Does anyone own a Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0? In any cal? I’m interested in knowing if the trigger performance is noticeably better. People are talking about adding an Apex trigger to it, which I probably would not do. But that doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies on the improved 2.0 trigger. I was never a huge fan of the hinged 1.0 trigger, but the 1.0 is super reliable and easy to shoot. I’d love to try a metal framed 2.0, and see if that reduces recoil to a “Beretta level” 92 series. ---
**Author:** ![Tunaman](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/tunaman/32/18_2.png) [@Tunaman](https://njgunforums.net/u/Tunaman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/10 "2026-09-26T01:14:25Z")
This is one of the original Taurus PT92AFS made on Beretta tooling. You cant find these in this condition. VERY accurate. Thinning the herd a bit if you want something nice. All stainless and alloy frame. No decocker just a safety. Original box, grips,and manual. Hate to see it go… ![IMG_1157](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/8/89a6e89619f3df0936ea812926d552d277d2fa8d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![planenut](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/ecb155/32.png) [@planenut](https://njgunforums.net/u/planenut)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/11 "2026-09-26T01:26:45Z")
I helped a buddy of mine buy an M&P 2.0. Trigger is definitely better than the 1.0. Have no experience with the metal frame version though ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/12 "2026-09-26T01:27:38Z")
> [@Tunaman](#): > > Taurus PT92AFS That’s a beautiful pistol sir. I was not aware that Taurus made that. It looks just like a Beretta 92FS, but the safety is on the frame. The slide looks “less busy”. The trigger guard, frame, barrel bushing area, and “open slide” area all look the same to me. I will certainly keep this in mind! Thank you Tunaman! ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/u/Mr.Stu)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/13 "2026-09-26T01:43:44Z")
You can’t go wrong with a CZ. For a lower cost on a full sized pistol the SP-01 is great. If you want to get a little more spendy the Shadow 2 is also great and has an optics ready version. The Dan Wesson DWX is also a great gun. It has a CZ style grip with a 1911 style trigger. ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/14 "2026-09-26T02:06:33Z")
All great ideas! I like that CZ 75 SP01, and the Shadow 2. I’d love a Dan Wesson for this purpose, maybe lightly used. Thank you Mr Stu. ---
**Author:** ![Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/8baadc/32.png) [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/15 "2026-09-26T09:52:59Z")
I’ll be at Weshoot Sunday morning if you care to try out a CZ, Beretta, Walther and a couple other goodies. I get there at 9:30. Bring 9mm ammo, lol. ---
**Author:** ![gleninjersey](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gleninjersey](https://njgunforums.net/u/gleninjersey)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/16 "2026-09-26T13:33:09Z")
You can’t go wrong with a CZ. Widely considered one of the best ergonomic handguns. Whichever feels better in your hands and whichever you shoot better with. I have a CZ-75BD and a CZ-P01. Both excellent pistols. While not a 9mm, a 357 Revolver is also an excellent choice for what your requirements are. Very versatile. For new shooters you can use very soft shotting 38 wadcutters. Many a newbie has done so with my Ruger GP-100 and they loved it. Revolvers are also so very simple to understand. Almost intuitive for new shooters. Load it, pull the trigger. No magazine which can be difficult to load for some. No slide to rack. No safety to worry about. No possible stove pipes. Just a thought. ---
**Author:** ![Brooklynracer](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@Brooklynracer](https://njgunforums.net/u/Brooklynracer)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/17 "2026-09-26T20:31:17Z")
Always been a Beretta fan, like the 92, but don’t overlook the Beretta PX4 storm. ---
**Author:** ![InFamous](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/infamous/32/1429_2.png) [@InFamous](https://njgunforums.net/u/InFamous)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/18 "2026-09-26T22:18:40Z")
I have a Beretta 51 which is an amazing handgun. I love my HK VP9 more. ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/19 "2026-09-26T22:22:16Z")
Thank you guys. CZs are on the list. So are Berettas. I’m only talking semi-auto 9mm here, revolver is a whole different thing. Actually I’m starting with large revolvers and 38 special low power. They used to call them cowboy loads. 125 grain. Seems like there are low power 158 too. ---
**Author:** ![CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104/20 "2026-09-26T22:43:08Z")
Yes, the VP9 is on the list too for sure. I also thought about a USP. [Next page](https://njgunforums.net/t/which-full-size-9mm-pistol/5104.md?page=2)