compact pistols - The Firearms Forum

troy1 · 04-01-2006, 06:34 AM

I am looking for a compact pistol in 9mm. What are the opinions on the sig 229-239, cz compact, and smith and h&k. I want to use for IPSC.

thanks

troy

Pistolenschutze · 04-01-2006, 09:56 AM

Any of those you named would be excellent, Troy, not only for IPSC, but for just about any other purpose you might have for a 9mm. Personally, I would slightly favor the H&K over the others, but that's just me.

Bruce FLinch · 04-01-2006, 09:51 PM

I don't know many IPSC shooters, that use a compact. but I would check w/ some of the local shooters & see what they shoot for Production & Limited 10 class. Maybe they will let you try a few rounds. If you have big hands, then the Beretta or ParaOrdnance wide frames would be good. I shot a Sig & didn't like the trigger. The Springfield XD Series is supposed to be pretty good & they make a 9mm. Got a nearby range that rents guns? That's where I tested the Sig. Good Luck

southernshooter · 04-01-2006, 11:39 PM

I've never heard anyone badmouth a Walther p99

meandmy45s · 04-22-2006, 02:43 AM

I've owned a Sig p226 for 12 years and never had a problem, so I imagine the 229 is every bit as good. The only complaint that I have about the pistol is that I hold a high grip and find that my right thumb holds the slide release at times and the slide won't lock open when the magazine is empty. That is a minor annoyance at the range, in competition you shouldn't let the gun run dry anyway.

I prefer Sig to the others that you mentioned.

nitrox · 07-30-2006, 12:10 AM

i used the reliable walther p99 9mm. easy to conceal and the grip is just great

stash247 · 07-30-2006, 02:42 AM

Troy, if the features, and grip,suit you, the CZ is going to be the bargain pistol, for you!
Their external finish is 'adequate', without any negative implication, simply, 'adequate'. Their internal dimensions, tolerances, functionality, etc, in all cases I have observed, is top flight, and, having owned, or still own, somewhere around 20 of their arms, have never found a 'bad' example!

04-01-2006, 06:34 AM	#1
troy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	compact pistols I am looking for a compact pistol in 9mm. What are the opinions on the sig 229-239, cz compact, and smith and h&k. I want to use for IPSC. thanks troy -->

04-01-2006, 09:56 AM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: compact pistols Any of those you named would be excellent, Troy, not only for IPSC, but for just about any other purpose you might have for a 9mm. Personally, I would slightly favor the H&K over the others, but that's just me. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

04-01-2006, 09:51 PM	#3
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: compact pistols I don't know many IPSC shooters, that use a compact. but I would check w/ some of the local shooters & see what they shoot for Production & Limited 10 class. Maybe they will let you try a few rounds. If you have big hands, then the Beretta or ParaOrdnance wide frames would be good. I shot a Sig & didn't like the trigger. The Springfield XD Series is supposed to be pretty good & they make a 9mm. Got a nearby range that rents guns? That's where I tested the Sig. Good Luck __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

04-01-2006, 11:39 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: compact pistols I've never heard anyone badmouth a Walther p99 __________________ Only you can see this

04-22-2006, 02:43 AM	#5
meandmy45s V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 94	Re: compact pistols I've owned a Sig p226 for 12 years and never had a problem, so I imagine the 229 is every bit as good. The only complaint that I have about the pistol is that I hold a high grip and find that my right thumb holds the slide release at times and the slide won't lock open when the magazine is empty. That is a minor annoyance at the range, in competition you shouldn't let the gun run dry anyway. I prefer Sig to the others that you mentioned.

07-30-2006, 12:10 AM	#6
nitrox Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WV,Philippines Posts: 22	Re: compact pistols i used the reliable walther p99 9mm. easy to conceal and the grip is just great

07-30-2006, 02:42 AM	#7
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: compact pistols Troy, if the features, and grip,suit you, the CZ is going to be the bargain pistol, for you! Their external finish is 'adequate', without any negative implication, simply, 'adequate'. Their internal dimensions, tolerances, functionality, etc, in all cases I have observed, is top flight, and, having owned, or still own, somewhere around 20 of their arms, have never found a 'bad' example! __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry