We decided to call this match-up 9mm target pistols in lieu of 9mm match-ready pistols because a true competition pistol is a specialized and expensive piece of equipment designed to take full advantage of a particular shooting discipline’s rules. Many gun brands modify a standard-size duty pistol and rebrand it as a “competition” pistol. In some cases, like we experienced in this match up, one brand just added a longer barrel to a standard-size frame. In this review, we looked at these target pistols through the lens of someone wanting to try out competitive shooting with something out of the box that would not hamstring them or make them feel under-gunned at the range. Or guns that would fit someone who just wants a fast-shooting range blaster, more target pistol than duty pistol. Features we looked for in this trio included good accuracy, a decent trigger, easy-to-use sights, smooth cycling, plenty of extra magazines, and controls that make the pistol easy to operate.
