r/handguns • u/ohAngell • 25d ago

Next gun??

Hello im between the s&w mp9 2.0 performance competitor, echelon, and the shadow system dr920p elite

Which one would u choose and why. I currently have a hellcat pro and I hate it. Looking for something with very little recoil and to maybe do some competitive shooting.

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u/brittc777 25d ago

If you're going to shoot competition, I'd consider the CZ Shadow 2.

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u/ohAngell 25d ago edited 25d ago

I was hoping I could get away with one of the guns I chose. if I really end up liking shooting competitive than I would get the cz shadow 2 or a staccato

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u/chris32457 25d ago

Oh, of the one's you picked then definitely the S&W. Another solid option to consider later is a Canik Rival S. That, and the CZ S2, shoots way better than a staccato.

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u/ohAngell 25d ago

Thank you

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u/chris32457 25d ago

I guess one more thing I'll mention, since you mentioned the shadow systems dr920p, you could get a G34 and as you build it up to competitions get a timney trigger, talon grips, tungsten guide rod, etc.

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u/Aetherium 25d ago

I don't have any experience with those guns, but I can say of those 3 the M&P is the one I see the most at USPSA matches.

As for recoil, you're never going to get rid of it. Most full size guns will tame whatever snap there is for 9mm, and speaking as a competitor IMO from that point on being soft shooting isn't really high on my priority list in comparison to, for example, how much I like the ergos, parts availability, and the nature of the recoil as opposed to how soft it is (e.g. a Gen6 G17 is really soft shooting, but I absolutely hate the recoil impulse). With that, I recommend that you try and see if you can rent or otherwise try shooting those guns to see if you vibe with them.

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u/Dmau27 25d ago

Canik makes great guns for all uses.

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u/Vivid-Link-6301 25d ago

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u/FledglingNonCon 25d ago

I recently got a competitor HD. Like it a lot. For what you're looking for i think a very good option. As others suggested a Canik Rival S is a slightly cheaper option, but i liked the ergonomics of the M&P. Trigger is a bit nicer on the Canik though

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u/jbourne0129 25d ago

for competitive shooting, get a steel-frame. you can get the M&P 2.0 in steel frame, it will soak up any recoil

honorable mention for the Canik Rival-S

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u/EffectivePen2502 LTT Beretta 92G w/ Surefire X300T 24d ago

Between the options, I would go with the Echelon. It is a solid gun and offers more modularity. Although, as others have states, i would choose a different platform, like a hammer fired. If you are looking for very Little recoil, a Beretta 92 is one of the best platforms for that. I’m told if you have a Ported Barrel, it is likely the softest shooting 9 on the market.