S&W M&P vs. Springfield XDM

[Reaper]

I was in your shoes in January. I grew up shooting hunting rifles and .44 magnums, and in January was trying to make this very decision. I personally ignored the glock guys because they feel like a 2x4 in my hand. The xd, xdm and m&p were my three options.

I started out convinced I would buy the xdm, but in the end o bought the m&p pro model. The reasons:
1. It felt perfect in the hand. Pure comfort.
2. The Pro model has an enhanced trigger. I was looking for a production gun to shoot USPSA and this helped. A trigger job right out the box.
3. The M&P has a lower barrel profile so muzzle jump was less. The barrel on the Springfield's rides higher above the hand so muzzle control was not as good for me.

I agree with the overall theme here, go shoot and the answer/choice will be your easy.

 

[DustyDawg48]

If you are looking to an M&P40 check out the M&P40 Pro Series. On line they can be found for around $570 and will be either a 4.25" barrel model with night sites or a 5" model with a fiber optic front and standard rear sites. Trigger is better on the Pro than the standard models plus no mag safety.

I've owned and shot all 3 and the Glock is still king with the M&P coming in close behind. The XDm is a great gun but I don't think it adds anything more to the mix to justify the higher price especially when you get the same things with either the Glock Gen4 or the M&P Pro Series models.

Those are my opinions and worth exactly what you paid for them! Either 3 are great guns and will serve you well for a long LONG time to come. Just know that with either of the big 3 of poly you really cannot go wrong. Post up what you get!

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

Kind of bitter .... The range i went to (buddy has a membership hich allows him 1 guest) didnt have the XDM or S&P full size, just the compacts (which pissed me off because ITS A HANDGUN ONLY RANGE!), not too sure how different they would have been compared to full size but i passed on renting either of those. Did get to shoot my buds S&W P99 which was sweet! If the S&P is anything like the P99 it's going to be hard for the XDM to top it. I was getting some amazing groupings for it being my first time shooting a pistol.

Hopefully ill get a chance to go to a real range tomorrow, this time ill be calling to make sure they have the guns i actually want to try out before i go.

My cc gun isnt set in stone, i was/am leaning towards the glocks because of the good reliability ive read on em, though i havent heard much negative about the xdm or s&p compacts. Will have to try some glocks out along with some compacts before i make that call.

If you like the P99, buy one of those. Really most firearms sold today are good guns and run close to 100%. At least the main stream quality brands.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have shot both, and they both performed very well. Personaly, I'm in favor of the S&W. The main determining factor is because of size. The Xdm is a large handgun. I do not think that the Xdm has a better trigger, again my personal opinion. Both would serve you well, it's going to come down to what you prefer.

 

[MeatyBacchus]

Easy choice - M&P

XDs are disgusting no matter the flavor.

 

[Hoosier45]

Owned them both. Sold the XDs. Kept the M&Ps. But it comes down to personal preference.

 

[Brick House]

Why buy any imitation Glock? Go with the original and
the best....buy Glock

This proves my point yet again....(Glocks and Harleys thread)...If you dont own a Glock Or Harley...You aint S#%T!!! The Op was asking about the M&P and Springfield...Not about a Glock !

 

[prowland]

I was in a similar boat a few months ago and I was looking between the xdm, mp, and the glock. All it took was picking them up and holding to knock the glock off the list.

I went with the xdm just because it felt good... but it was a close match between the to you are looking at.

 

[bigred_dean@yahoo.com]

M&P all the way

 

[printcraft]

M&P all the way

 

[jayhawk]

Is this page just for the rockwoot guy...I'm confused.

 

[IndyGunner]

 

[kingnereli]

Awful really think again

Though it's hard to tell by your complete lack of punctuation, I assume you're questioning my critique of the M&P trigger. If that is the case I have thought about it several times and shot a dozen different factory M&P's. If I didn't have trigger time with them I wouldn't have commented. The trigger is awful. It is stiff and gritty. Smith and Wesson has never been good at semi-auto triggers. That's just the way it is. I know the trigger can be improved and I hear the Apex kit makes it quite good but there is no contest between factory triggers.

 

[Kbouma]

I can't speak for the M&P because I don't own one, but I do have an XD .45 and it is a very nice pistol. It is very accurate, comfortable to shoot, and IMHO, a very nice looking pistol. You can't go wrong with the XD. But try both and make your decision from there.

 

[TomN]

If you buy a current M&P made in the last month or so, you'll find out that S&W made the triggers a lot nicer than they were. Still missing the reset but the grit and stiffness is pretty much gone.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

M&P all the way

What? You trying to get to those 50 posts eh?

 

[IndyGunner]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BX5gJmW7vU[/ame] slight ringing in the video.

 

[SharkyZiff]

I was in the same position a year ago. I shot all three and decided on the M&P.

I am now the proud owner of three M&P's:
M&P Pro 9
M&P 9 Standard with Crimson Trace
M&P 9 Compact with Crimson Trace

Go with what feels right to you!

 

[kingnereli]

If you buy a current M&P made in the last month or so, you'll find out that S&W made the triggers a lot nicer than they were. Still missing the reset but the grit and stiffness is pretty much gone.

That is good to hear. I'll try one out as soon as someone I know buys a new one.

 

[Scotty]

I have the XDM and love it! Although, I think the M&P is a better looking gun. After reading all these replies, I'm going to have to try out an M&P!