9mm target pistol purchase - The Firearms Forum

Rugermanws · 05-28-2012, 06:03 PM

My target distance is 25 yards and with 9mm ammo still reasonally price I was thinking either one of these, a Springfield XDM 9 or a Glock model 34. Both have the rear adjustable sights and are more designed for target shooting although the round capacity is more than I would use for target shooting. 19 rounds in the Springfield and 17 rounds in the Glock. I'm still waiting for the new Ruger SR1911 to show their face in Penna. If you own or have fired either one of these let me know about the pros and cons. Thank you in advance.

JLA · 05-28-2012, 06:09 PM

IMO they are the same chunk of candy in different wrappers. Go with the one that fits your hands the best.

vaskeet · 06-11-2012, 06:45 PM

Check out the sti spartan V 9mm I love mine Randy

mogunner · 06-11-2012, 09:53 PM

My favorite is the Ruger P95. The DA trigger is long, but the SA is pretty darn sweet in my opinion. I carry one every day, not one complaint.

The Count · 06-24-2012, 09:20 AM

The Glock 34 is the way to go. I have an XDM 9 and there is no comparison. That gun is just scary accurate if you know how to use the trigger. Not a big fan of Glock triggers but after putting in a Sherer 3.5 lb disconnector I am mostly happy. Add a C-More STS sight and you are ready to rumble. Many championships have been won with this gun.

gvw3 · 06-24-2012, 01:04 PM

I have a Beretta 92. It is a very good shooter. With the right ammo it is very accurate. My son has the Ruger SR9c and it shoots just as well. Both good options.

Rugermanws · 06-24-2012, 08:18 PM

I have shot a Beretta 92 and I do like the gun. By my name you can see I am a Ruger fan as well. Here where I live the Glock is Cheaper than the Springfield. The best price here for the Model 34 was $599.00. I've never owned a Glock and I'm used to these triggers because I own a Taurus PT111 and if you squeeze on Monday it breaks on Thursday. I know the Glock has to have a better trigger than my Taurus. Thanks for all your feedback.

05-28-2012, 06:03 PM	#1
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	9mm target pistol purchase My target distance is 25 yards and with 9mm ammo still reasonally price I was thinking either one of these, a Springfield XDM 9 or a Glock model 34. Both have the rear adjustable sights and are more designed for target shooting although the round capacity is more than I would use for target shooting. 19 rounds in the Springfield and 17 rounds in the Glock. I'm still waiting for the new Ruger SR1911 to show their face in Penna. If you own or have fired either one of these let me know about the pros and cons. Thank you in advance. -->

05-28-2012, 06:09 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase IMO they are the same chunk of candy in different wrappers. Go with the one that fits your hands the best. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-11-2012, 06:45 PM	#3
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase Check out the sti spartan V 9mm I love mine Randy

06-11-2012, 09:53 PM	#4
mogunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase My favorite is the Ruger P95. The DA trigger is long, but the SA is pretty darn sweet in my opinion. I carry one every day, not one complaint.

06-24-2012, 09:20 AM	#5
The Count V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase The Glock 34 is the way to go. I have an XDM 9 and there is no comparison. That gun is just scary accurate if you know how to use the trigger. Not a big fan of Glock triggers but after putting in a Sherer 3.5 lb disconnector I am mostly happy. Add a C-More STS sight and you are ready to rumble. Many championships have been won with this gun. Last edited by The Count; 06-24-2012 at 09:22 AM..

06-24-2012, 01:04 PM	#6
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,247	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase I have a Beretta 92. It is a very good shooter. With the right ammo it is very accurate. My son has the Ruger SR9c and it shoots just as well. Both good options. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

06-24-2012, 08:18 PM	#7
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: 9mm target pistol purchase I have shot a Beretta 92 and I do like the gun. By my name you can see I am a Ruger fan as well. Here where I live the Glock is Cheaper than the Springfield. The best price here for the Model 34 was $599.00. I've never owned a Glock and I'm used to these triggers because I own a Taurus PT111 and if you squeeze on Monday it breaks on Thursday. I know the Glock has to have a better trigger than my Taurus. Thanks for all your feedback.