S&W M&P vs. Springfield XDM

[EvilElmo]

If i like the M&Pc better than the XDMc is there a pretty good chance i would like the full size better as well is my question now.

IMHO they'll be a very good indicator. Certainly the best indicator you're going to get other than shooting the full size versions.

 

[sinisterright]

I was all set on an XDm last year after seeing all the upgrades and watch Rob Leatham's videos, but I didn't like the high slide.

LOL! I actually bought an XDm and got back into shooting after watching the Rob Leatham videos. Needless to say, it didn't shoot quite as well for me. I have gotten a few thousand rounds of flawless use out of mine. It is a little bulky though and I never carry it. Since I picked up a glock 23 the XDm rarely leaves the house. I have shot the M&P once and don't remember having any feelings about it one way or another. I am still in the hunt for what I like the best. After reading the supporters here I may give the M&P a closer look. I agree with the other posters try before you buy, or if you're like me, buy, try, sell, buy, try, sell....

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I took going through a pistol or two before I fially found what I liked. The Xd is one gun I tried. I like the M&P, but not a big fan of striker fired platforms.

 

[swmp9jrm]

Here's one for $40 that shoot's BBs. It has great reviews. I would like to pick one up someday.

Smith & Wesson M&P Air Pistol 177 Caliber Black - MidwayUSA

I got one of these to introduce my wife to handling my M&P9FS. Other than weight, it is remarkably like the 'real thing'. Obviously doesn't shoot the same, but the way it fits in my hand it's hard to tell it from the 9mm.

Which one is which?

 

[IndyGunner]

The bottom one is the fake... do I get a cookie now?

 

[swmp9jrm]

The bottom one is the fake... do I get a cookie now?

Sorry - no cookie. Rhetorical question only. But of course you are correct. They're not identical, only very similar.

 

[kingnereli]

I guess if you love CROATIA more than you love AMERICA, then go ahead and get a Milosevic special...

Oh, come on. Not that straw man again. Answer this. Does the sale of Springfield XD's help keep americans in their jobs?

 

[Hoosier45]

Oh, come on. Not that straw man again. Answer this. Does the sale of Springfield XD's help keep americans in their jobs?

Everytime an XD is sold, Ronald Reagan rolls over in his grave.

 

[kingnereli]

Everytime an XD is sold, Ronald Reagan rolls over in his grave.

I think that is more pink than purple. What does that mean?

 

[IndyGunner]

Oh, come on. Not that straw man again. Answer this. Does the sale of Springfield XD's help keep americans in their jobs?

I support austria and mother russia LOLOL

 

[RobbLG]

The M&P22 will be out in July... A 22 practice gun that has the feel of your 9/40 would be nice...

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

I first wanted to thank everyone on their feedback and opinions (specially the person who recomended the Pro). I havent had a chance to shoot the XDM but put 250 rounds through my new M&P 40 pro (with the 5 inch barrel). Took 4 different types of ammo no prob, even cleaning this sucker was fun lol. I'm already jonesin for a new gun, and cant wait to put a hellofalot more rounds through the M&P, seems to be one hell of a gun so far! Thanks again yall!

 

[GLOCKBOY]

Depends on what you want. I have the XD, XDm, MP, Glock and a Steyer polymer pistol. Love the Glocks! Love the MP's (the 45 smokes the G21 big time for me) I shoot the MP45 in IDPA as fast as my Glocks. Faster than the XDm 45 and the XD. Try as many as you can for as long as you can. Get a good feel for it. What feels most natural? What is most accurate? Take your time and don't settle until you find what you are best with and most comfortable with. Then buy it. Then perhaps do a trigger job on it. I have on all the above, most have gritty triggers out of the box.

 

[GLOCKBOY]

Oops! Missed the part about you got the MP40. :0 I have one and love it also! Good shooting!

 

[zcsmith464]

I am a springfield guy, have to say, I feel like it is much more stable in my hands, accurate, etc. Never had a FTF or FTE. Shot a few M&Ps, just not my style.

 

[kingnereli]

I first wanted to thank everyone on their feedback and opinions (specially the person who recomended the Pro). I havent had a chance to shoot the XDM but put 250 rounds through my new M&P 40 pro (with the 5 inch barrel). Took 4 different types of ammo no prob, even cleaning this sucker was fun lol. I'm already jonesin for a new gun, and cant wait to put a hellofalot more rounds through the M&P, seems to be one hell of a gun so far! Thanks again yall!

So, you went through the trouble of starting and keeping up with a thread comparing two guns and you didn't even shoot one of them?

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

So, you went through the trouble of starting and keeping up with a thread comparing two guns and you didn't even shoot one of them?

I shot the compact versions (which i did forget to mention, when i said i hadnt shot the xdm i meant the full size) I held both of the guns, and liked the M&P better (the easily changed grips own), not to mention the M&P Pro was cheaper than the XDM. I did everything i could to find out as much as possible about both the guns before i made the purchase, both seemed to be a good buy but everything leaned toward the M&P (including shooting the compacts)

 

[kingnereli]

I shot the compact versions (which i did forget to mention, when i said i hadnt shot the xdm i meant the full size) I held both of the guns, and liked the M&P better (the easily changed grips own), not to mention the M&P Pro was cheaper than the XDM. I did everything i could to find out as much as possible about both the guns before i made the purchase, both seemed to be a good buy but everything leaned toward the M&P (including shooting the compacts)

Thank you for the added detail. Enjoy your new purchase.

 

[scott delaney]

i just picked up my 1st XDm at the last 1500 for $549+tax. i have put about 100 rds.thru it this last week and it feels great,on targer awsome right out of the box. i really like the xd gear that comes with it and the 19+1 cap.