XD-M 4.5 10mm vs M&P 10mm full size

[Talkinghalls]

I am in the market for a backpacking gun in 10mm. I’ve owned and enjoy both Glocks and S&Ws, but I don’t shoot well with the extra wide G20.
Anyone have any luck with the M&P 10mm?
How is the quality of Springfield (XD line)? I’ve never owned or shot them.
And how does the grip size of the Springfield XD-M 10mm compare to the Glock 20?

 

[edporch]

I am in the market for a backpacking gun in 10mm. I’ve owned and enjoy both Glocks and S&Ws, but I don’t shoot well with the extra wide G20.
Anyone have any luck with the M&P 10mm?
How is the quality of Springfield (XD line)? I’ve never owned or shot them.
And how does the grip size of the Springfield XD-M 10mm compare to the Glock 20?

I bought a Springfield XD-M® Elite 3.8” Compact OSP™ 10mm last year.
I liked it enough I sold my Glock 29 10mm because it fits my hand better.

I bought an S&W M&P 10mm 4.6" and sold my Glock 20 10mm because the S&W fits my hand like a glove.
My M&P 10mm has been flawless except in the case of shooting WIDE flat tipped hardcast bullets.

 

[mcapo]

Give this a read. The 4.25" would be an excellent backpack gun....

*10mm* Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0

at 11:55 "i asked S&w if i could shoot 40sw through it and they said...":)

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[yetti462]

I have the xd 10. Feels much better than my Glock 20&40. Shoots really well too. I'm wanting a 3.8 now.

 

[Onebad06vtx]

Xdm is better in my opinion!
Put a powder river spring kit and it is GREAT!

 

[cigarman454]

I liked the M&P so much i have both the 4.0 & 4.6. I got rid of my XDM

 

[yetti462]

Sig legion x10 looks good too. I need to check out the s&w line after cigarmans post.

 

[knot4reel]

I'd say it depends whether you're backpacking in the city or the wild. In the wild a SR1911 loaded with hot Underwood would do the trick.

 

[DadSmith]

I liked the M&P so much i have both the 4.0 & 4.6. I got rid of my XDM

After handling the Smith, Sig, and FN 10mm. I liked the Smith best. It felt just right.
The Sig is a very very close second.
FN just didn't feel right.
I'm still trying to find the XDME 10mm FS to see how it feels vs the Smith.

 

[edporch]

The S&W M&P 10mm 4.6" fits my hand best too.
But for a smaller pistol, the Springfield XD-M® Elite 3.8” Compact OSP™ 10mm is pretty good too, and smaller and lighter than the M&P 4" 10mm.

 

[two70]

After handling the Smith, Sig, and FN 10mm. I liked the Smith best. It felt just right.
The Sig is a very very close second.
FN just didn't feel right.
I'm still trying to find the XDME 10mm FS to see how it feels vs the Smith.

I haven't handled the Smith yet in 10mm but I tend to like the feel of Smith grips and they tend to fit me well so I have no trouble believing that.

IMO, the XDM feels better than my 20sf and the Tanfo I used to own but not quite as good as the Sig X10.

 

[DadSmith]

Okay ladies, and gentlemen INGO.

I'm now in the hunt for my next polymer Full Size 10mm.

Leading the pack is this

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/performance-center-mp-10mm-pistol

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one.

However, I've not got a chance to peruse the XDME FS 10mm yet.

Anyone with hands on knowledge and experience your input would be greatly appreciated.