So I finally took my new C9 to the range tonight. Fired around 70 rounds through it, mostly PMC Bronze with a little Winchester white box (both round-nose FMJ) no malfunctions of any sort. Gun feels real good in the hands and points well, sights are fan-frickin'-tastick. I really don't get the cryin'-butt-female-dogging that so many gun snobs have against the weight of the C9. It weighs a whole 2 ounces or so more than guns 3-4 times the price. Sheesh. Anyway, to continue, recoil was minimal and the gun wasn't all that loud. Didn't have to hold it in a death-grip to make it cycle properly, either. Fired my dad's Kimber 1911 9mm full-size and it felt heavier in the hand, kicked harder and went bang louder. The C9 was also very accurate, particularly in my dad's more seasoned hands. He picked it up and put one right in the bull's eye on the first try at 21'. I stuck a few there and in the inner ring, but I had a LOT of flyers.
Which brings me to my one and only gripe about this fine firearm: The trigger. Now, I'm no snob and I'm certainly no expert, but my Phoenix HP22A and my dad's Kimber both have nice, crisp triggers. I *never* pull my Phoenix off-target by "jerking" the trigger. But the C9 has a comparatively difficult, stiff trigger that lacks feel at the break. Does this get better with break-in? Any trigger tuning possible? I think I'll get used to it and it won't be a problem, but I'd sure like it to have a more positive feel and be less "numb".
Anyway, bottom line is despite this one flaw, I love the C9! I am very happy with my purchase.
Oh, another question, do I need one of those "caps" or whatever for practice dry-firing?
Have you had any problems with the winchester white box? My c9 jamms all the timewith that stuff. Neverhad an issue with PMC or Federal.
