XD or M&P

[jonny4523]

If you want a short and smooth trigger, DAO isn't the way to go. I've been checking out a lot of these lately and I've yet to find one with a trigger that I actually like on these. Some are gritty, some are heavy, and some are just all day suckers. You start pulling the trigger at 3am and at noon it goes bang...

The XD and M&P would be SAO and the trigger can easily be achieved, just not from the factory.

 

[larrylegend]

One thing to consider is to purchase one in .40. I bought a XDM 3.8 in 9mm and I should have bought it in .40. The reason is you can buy a .40 gun and then buy an aftermarket barrel for it in 9mm. So, you can buy one gun and shoot two calibers with a new barrel and magazines. However, you cannot buy a .40 caliber barrel for a 9mm gun.

 

[texas123]

XD better ergonomics

 

[eeadams]

I had an M&P, my good friend had an XD. Love the M&P, hated the XD because of the feel of the gun in my hands. It was like holding a brick to me. Both guns shoot well and neither of us have ever had any trouble with them at all. Completely a comfort on your part between the two.

 

[grahamsy2k]

I've never put a new trigger in a gun. I've never felt the need to. So how much are the triggers for the M&P?

 

[jonny4523]

I've never put a new trigger in a gun. I've never felt the need to. So how much are the triggers for the M&P?

If you ever start shooting competitively, you start to see the advantage of minimizing takeup, lightening trigger pull, and a quick reset.

Trigger kits vary depending how what all you want in it. Here is Apex's 'cover all' kit for the M&P.

S&W M&P FORWARD SET SEAR & TRIGGER KIT - Brownells

If you send it off to have it custom done, expect to pay more + shipping. In my mind and experience though, it's more than worth it, both in speed AND accuracy. My groups tighten up when I know exactly when I'm going to break the shot and I don't have to feel like I'm pulling on a brick with a heavy trigger.

 

[TAT7]

If you want a short and smooth trigger, DAO isn't the way to go. I've been checking out a lot of these lately and I've yet to find one with a trigger that I actually like on these. Some are gritty, some are heavy, and some are just all day suckers. You start pulling the trigger at 3am and at noon it goes bang...

Have you felt a factory HKp30 LEM?

 

[wsenefeld]

I've owned both and sold the M&P. The cheap feel of the plastic hinged trigger was something I couldn't get comfortable with. I now have an XD45 and XDm9. I'd buy an M&P if there was an amazing deal to be had but dollar for dollar, have to go with the XD.

 

[flyboy84]

I like shooting my xd's. I have both the .45acp , and 9mm sub compact. but its all up to how they feel in YOUR hands.

 

[firewalker]

I own 3 xd's and will be picking up a m&p pro this week can't say witch is better yet

 

[IndyGunner]

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

I own a few variants of both, and in my opinion neither is a bad choice. I tend to lean towards the XD, but I stake that on personal preference.

I often get better groups with my XD variants, but I doubt that can be attributed to the firearm itself. I could spout something about ergonomics, but the ergonomics of either aren't really "worse" - just different. When I shoot my XDs into paper targets, the groupings are better than when I do the same with my M&Ps of similar size/caliber. My brother and sister have the opposite experiences, so I chalk it up to shooter preference.

Also, the magazine will not fit in my XD backwards - so I am not sure where that came from - maybe a model that I do not own?

Neither have a "good" trigger. Neither has a "horrible" trigger. Neither looks appealing, and both are made of plastic. Both firearms are reliable, affordable, low maintenance, and capable self defense weapons.

You cannot go wrong with either... Shoot them both, then decide what YOU like. I would even say that about my *cringe* Glocks....

 

[Fullmag]

If you can handle both of them at the same time, that is the best way, seems to me like one will always have a better feel.

My preference is XD, shot Mp's still can't get used to them. XDm's have better sites or go with Trijicon have them on mine and like very much.

 

[mvriley315]

I had the same question, I chose the M&P and I absolutely love it!!!! I got the compact 40 version, and I can shoot it better than just about any handgun I own!!

 

[drysdaleg]

I have an xd40 with a 4". Couldn't ask for a better gun.

 

[ADT knights]

I have a 4" XD and love it. I had a M&Pc and loved it too. I only sold the M&Pc to help fund my G23. I will be getting another M&P sometime in the future. IMO you can't really go wrong with the XD, M&P, or Glock. Like stated earlier go with the .40 just so you can buy a 9 conversion. Basically 2 guns for the price of 1.

 

[88GT]

Have you felt a factory HKp30 LEM?

Tell us more.

 

[HICKMAN]

I can't decided which one to get. I plan on getting it in 9mm.

Any input?

Croatia or USA?

 

[TAT7]

Tell us more.

I can only explain so much on here, its more of one of the things you have to try it for yourself....but what it is, is a DAO but the double action pull up to the trigger break is something like 1/2 a pound (don't quote me on exact numbers) and I do believe the trigger break is @ 5-6. It is VERY smooth, not short on your first shot of course being DA, but you will have the same pull every time (instead of training DA first shot then SA after that). The reset is nice as well, meaning you do not have a "true" double Acton pull after it is shot the first time because of the trigger reset (like a Glock). If you decide to let off the trigger completely then you will go back to the first longer but light trigger pull. They have variants in the LEM as well.

 

[88GT]

I can only explain so much on here, its more of one of the things you have to try it for yourself....but what it is, is a DAO but the double action pull up to the trigger break is something like 1/2 a pound (don't quote me on exact numbers) and I do believe the trigger break is @ 5-6. It is VERY smooth, not short on your first shot of course being DA, but you will have the same pull every time (instead of training DA first shot then SA after that). The reset is nice as well, meaning you do not have a "true" double Acton pull after it is shot the first time because of the trigger reset (like a Glock). If you decide to let off the trigger completely then you will go back to the first longer but light trigger pull. They have variants in the LEM as well.

This is why I asked: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/233435-hk_lem_trigger.html#post3273967

Thanks.