XD40 or M&P40
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Straightshooter629
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As my duty weapon, I have been carrying a XD40-Service for the last 5 years or so and have not had a single malfunction. Although I have not had any personal experience with the M&P, during my recent re-certification course, one of the other guys that was re-qualifying was shooting a M&P and he had several malfunctions including a couple of FTF and FTE. I can't say what the reasons for the malfunctions were, just offering my input (BTW, my XD40 performed flawlessly, as usual). 
I have a full size M&P40 that is my CCW, plus I have used if often in IDPA competition. Have a bit over 10,000 rounds thru it with no issues that I can remember. A good friend has the XD40 which I have some experience with. The XD seems to soak up the recoil just a tad better. Both pistols are equally accurate.
Of the two XD(m) pistols I have experience with, both are VERY accurate.
I too would have a hard time picking just one. It may come down to how it fits the hand.
Of the two XD(m) pistols I have experience with, both are VERY accurate.
I too would have a hard time picking just one. It may come down to how it fits the hand.
Your point?
Not everybody knows about FN Firearms, let alone ones not in video games.
And the FNS is a new gun, maybe he hasn't heard of it yet.
Hmm...maybe he would check it out and like it! Oh no! That would be a shame
tahunua001
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the only real cons I can think of since you like how both feel and both have good reputations for reliability are.
XD has lower ammo capacity
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M&P has a horrible trigger
pick your poison. I'm a XD man all the way, never have been able to get past that trigger on the M&P enough to recommend them.
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1. it is more expensive than the XDM, making it one of the most expensive striker fired, polymer framed guns out there that doesn't have HK stamped on the side.
2. trigger has the same goofy hinge in the middle concept that is on the M&P that likes to feel like you are squeezing a cheese stick rather than a trigger.
3. the fit and finish is the absolute worst I have ever seen in a gun that costs over $650, a $300 Ruger P95 has nicer metal finish and sturdier polymers than any of the FNS that I have handled. considering that both of the guns discussed here hover around $400-450 and both have better fit, finish and use plastics that don't feel like they belong on a NERF gun I would heavily recommend them over the FNS.
XD has lower ammo capacity
and
M&P has a horrible trigger
pick your poison. I'm a XD man all the way, never have been able to get past that trigger on the M&P enough to recommend them.
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FN Herstal is a big name in handguns, if you haven't heard of them then you haven't tried researching very hard. the FNS has been out for over a year already, I would hardly call that a new model. also I have played with the FNS quite a bit. in my experience:
1. it is more expensive than the XDM, making it one of the most expensive striker fired, polymer framed guns out there that doesn't have HK stamped on the side.
2. trigger has the same goofy hinge in the middle concept that is on the M&P that likes to feel like you are squeezing a cheese stick rather than a trigger.
3. the fit and finish is the absolute worst I have ever seen in a gun that costs over $650, a $300 Ruger P95 has nicer metal finish and sturdier polymers than any of the FNS that I have handled. considering that both of the guns discussed here hover around $400-450 and both have better fit, finish and use plastics that don't feel like they belong on a NERF gun I would heavily recommend them over the FNS.
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I recently purchased a M&P pro.
I bought the M&P pro for the night sights and basically planned on replacing the trigger. I am by an amateur, but the trigger felt good to me, maybe a pound heavier than I would like.
Another feature the M&P is lacking that the XD has is a striker status indicator.
I can only compare the pro & the xdm but my vote is with the M&P
I bought the M&P pro for the night sights and basically planned on replacing the trigger. I am by an amateur, but the trigger felt good to me, maybe a pound heavier than I would like.
Another feature the M&P is lacking that the XD has is a striker status indicator.
I can only compare the pro & the xdm but my vote is with the M&P
chris in va
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I had one of the early XD9's. Didn't like having to really squeeze the grip so the safety would disengage. Really blocky too.
I like the ergo's on the M&P much better.
I like the ergo's on the M&P much better.
new_scopeshooter
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I own 3 of the xd's 2 9mm and 1 .45. I actually traded an m&p9 for the. 45acp, the guy bought it and did like how much ammo cost!! Lucky for me! I did not like the m&p. It just didn't work for me. I think I came out on the top of that trade.
As far as the 2 are compared u could not go wrong with either 1. Will come down to personal preference. In my are the xd is a tad bit cheaper as well
As far as the 2 are compared u could not go wrong with either 1. Will come down to personal preference. In my are the xd is a tad bit cheaper as well
Thanks for all the personal experiences..that is exactly what I was looking for. Shot a friends new XD9 late yesterday and had to get used to the trigger safety. It was not something I had used before. Overall good experience...now to test fire a M&P.
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Inspector3711
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Love my XDm .40, I bought it when they first came out, but... The trigger on the M&P I like better.
I still haven't installed the powder river trigger kit on mine but I will soon. It's a must in my opinion.
I still haven't installed the powder river trigger kit on mine but I will soon. It's a must in my opinion.
I own both and think they are very good guns. I shot both equally well (8/9/10 ring at 7-10yds). They have gone bang everytime I have pulled the trigger regardless of the crappy or high quality ammo I have in them.
They both have pluses and cons.
I think the XD is better at managing recoil (slightly heavier firearm), has some good safety features (trigger safety and grip safety), it has a nice solid feel to me. Overall, it is shorter then the M&P, but they are the same height and roughly the same thickness
The M&P has better ergonomics, has a higher capacity (15 vs 12), better aftermarket support (trigger kits, etc)
The M&P's trigger does feel gritty when you pull it and it has the annoying take down lever in the magazine well.
The XD is a bit harder to upgrade the sights (they are a PIA to remove from what I have heard).
They are equally good guns with their pluses and minuses. For myself, I give the nod to the M&P due to it feels a little bit better in my hand then the XD.
Best thing for you to do is to test each one and see which one feels the best to you.
They both have pluses and cons.
I think the XD is better at managing recoil (slightly heavier firearm), has some good safety features (trigger safety and grip safety), it has a nice solid feel to me. Overall, it is shorter then the M&P, but they are the same height and roughly the same thickness
The M&P has better ergonomics, has a higher capacity (15 vs 12), better aftermarket support (trigger kits, etc)
The M&P's trigger does feel gritty when you pull it and it has the annoying take down lever in the magazine well.
The XD is a bit harder to upgrade the sights (they are a PIA to remove from what I have heard).
They are equally good guns with their pluses and minuses. For myself, I give the nod to the M&P due to it feels a little bit better in my hand then the XD.
Best thing for you to do is to test each one and see which one feels the best to you.
LockedBreech
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I have shot both extensively. Close friends and range pals own each.
Both are quality in terms of reliability and durability. Both have run flawlessly.
In terms of shootability and handling of the .40, the M&P 40 wins, and in my opinion it's not even close. Not intended as an insult to XD-40 fans - it IS a good gun - but the M&P feels very smartly designed around the .40. As I mentioned in another thread re: the M&P, I think it, the Beretta PX4, and the Sig 229 are kings of the hill in terms of how they handle .40. All three of those platforms confidently own the cartridge.
Both are quality in terms of reliability and durability. Both have run flawlessly.
In terms of shootability and handling of the .40, the M&P 40 wins, and in my opinion it's not even close. Not intended as an insult to XD-40 fans - it IS a good gun - but the M&P feels very smartly designed around the .40. As I mentioned in another thread re: the M&P, I think it, the Beretta PX4, and the Sig 229 are kings of the hill in terms of how they handle .40. All three of those platforms confidently own the cartridge.
serf 'rett
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My thoughts:
Third place - XD lower capacity, first generation, good trigger, good weight at 29 oz.
Second place - M&P better grip ergonomics, perhaps a slight edge in lower bore axis, but didn't like the trigger as well on the ones I've fired, light weight at 24.25 oz.
First Place - XDm w/4.5" barrel, higher capacity, good trigger, heavier weight at 32 oz., longer sight radius, non- recessed slide release, ambidextrous magazine release can be operated with thumb or index finger, good fit for my large hands
Third place - XD lower capacity, first generation, good trigger, good weight at 29 oz.
Second place - M&P better grip ergonomics, perhaps a slight edge in lower bore axis, but didn't like the trigger as well on the ones I've fired, light weight at 24.25 oz.
First Place - XDm w/4.5" barrel, higher capacity, good trigger, heavier weight at 32 oz., longer sight radius, non- recessed slide release, ambidextrous magazine release can be operated with thumb or index finger, good fit for my large hands
Babyfacenelson
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Obviously glocks are perfect and you shouldnt buy anything else
I have fired both, granted not much, maybe 100-200 rounds through each.
I have fired several different guns, same models, and i find i like the XD better in every situation. Better trigger pull, little less recoil, providing better accuracy.
I would recommend the XD
I have fired both, granted not much, maybe 100-200 rounds through each.
I have fired several different guns, same models, and i find i like the XD better in every situation. Better trigger pull, little less recoil, providing better accuracy.
I would recommend the XD
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