by SKTwithaClaymore » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:22 am
I purchased my M9-A1 off of gunbroker.com, brand new, 2 mags etc. I had never used gunbroker to buy a handgun and I was pretty hesitant which I am sure most people are the first time they use it. The dealer I purchased it from had 100% positive feedback on over 200 sales so I said "screw it" and tried it. It proved to be very easy and I had the gun in my hand within 5 days.
I have only put 300 rounds through it but it fired flawlessly. The sights are faster and easier for target aquisition, which was the original intent of the design. Also the angle of the grip at 111 degrees put you in perfect alignment for CQB shooting. I instruct soldiers for the Army in CQB handgun, M-4's, M-16's etc. So I do have my own preferences on hadguns(just like everyone else) and I have come to learn that (most)hadguns are well made and accuarte. I do feel that if you can't afford a SIG, HK, etc. The M9-A1 is a great alternative. I use it as my concealed weapon and it wears well. I feel it is a great gun for CQB which 99% of handgun battles are. You know the statistics prove the old "3 feet, 3 rounds, 3 seconds" for most shootings and I feel that the M9-A1 fits that role well. Sorry for the rant but I don't want people to X the weapon out.