Greg_Meyer
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My first through fifth pick is a 1911... But, in 6th place is a S&W K frame and 7th is a M&P .45!
Smith M&P or Springfield XD?
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hawkeye reloader
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All three are good guns. I never imagined I would sell my XD(M) Competition for a lowly Glock 17 Gen4 but that's exactly what I did after I tried one for the first time. I would pick the M&P over the XD personally. So much of what is best comes down to feel and personal preference. I don't much care for the feel of most 1911s but when I picked up an STI Trojan I knew I had to have one. It sorta goes like that.
yoteslayer77
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Just picked up a full size M&P 40 VTAC edition about aweek ago. I have only put around 75 rnds thru it. So far so good. I am not as accurate with it as my other hand guns but I havn't shot it enough yet either. Sorry can't give any input on the XDs I have been a Glock and 1911 guy. Anyway here is some pics.
bigsky_songdogs
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Originally Posted By: BBsteelTime for some Glocks....
But he didn't ask about stinky ol' glocks
But he didn't ask about stinky ol' glocks
BBsteel
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Originally Posted By: bigsky_songdogs
But he didn't ask about stinky ol' glocks
Well, he most certainly did not ask about stinky ol' ones but did ask about Glocks. Aint such thing as stinky ol' ones!
Originally Posted By: YellowhammerI have been looking and thinking about getting something along the lines of the Springfield XD, or Smith M&P in 9mm. Or, even maybe a Glock.
But he didn't ask about stinky ol' glocks
Well, he most certainly did not ask about stinky ol' ones but did ask about Glocks. Aint such thing as stinky ol' ones!
Originally Posted By: YellowhammerI have been looking and thinking about getting something along the lines of the Springfield XD, or Smith M&P in 9mm. Or, even maybe a Glock.
Kingzero
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I had an XD for a number of years and by far was the most comfortable. I handled a buddy's M&P but wasn't too crazy about it. I now own a Glock and CC every day. It's not as comfortable as the XD but I shoot it better so that has to count for something.
I would handle and if possible, shoot each pistol you are interested in. There are so many flavors of poly pistols these days and everyone has their preference.
Good luck!
I would handle and if possible, shoot each pistol you are interested in. There are so many flavors of poly pistols these days and everyone has their preference.
Good luck!
BPS
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Yellow Hammer, M&P .45 all the way.
Originally Posted By: Terry N.
The only aspect of the M&P that I don't really care for is the little hump of plastic behind the mag catch button that makes it somewhat difficult to activate the mag catch. It forces me to shift my grip, which I wouldn't have to if it weren't there. I'm building up the nerve to remove that little hump.
I just wish there were more aftermarket goodies for the M&P - especially in .45 ACP.
Hey Terry,
I had the same problem & the solution for me was to invert the mag release to lefty, now I use my middle finger to drop the mag. No grip change & easy as pie.
Originally Posted By: Terry N.
The only aspect of the M&P that I don't really care for is the little hump of plastic behind the mag catch button that makes it somewhat difficult to activate the mag catch. It forces me to shift my grip, which I wouldn't have to if it weren't there. I'm building up the nerve to remove that little hump.
I just wish there were more aftermarket goodies for the M&P - especially in .45 ACP.
Hey Terry,
I had the same problem & the solution for me was to invert the mag release to lefty, now I use my middle finger to drop the mag. No grip change & easy as pie.
I sold some fur a few weeks ago, and went ahead and bought an M&P shield in 9mm today. I went 9mm mainly for the cost of ammo as I really want to do more pistol shooting now that I got this one.
Anyway, now I need to find a left hand holster for it. I want a good CC holster probably an IWB. I will start looking for that tomorrow, but not a lot of options locally. I will probably only find right hand, but hopefully they will give me an idea of what I like and then I can look for the left hand version on line. Any lefties (or righties) that have input on such a holster please chime in.
Anyway, now I need to find a left hand holster for it. I want a good CC holster probably an IWB. I will start looking for that tomorrow, but not a lot of options locally. I will probably only find right hand, but hopefully they will give me an idea of what I like and then I can look for the left hand version on line. Any lefties (or righties) that have input on such a holster please chime in.
Chupathingy
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I love my white hat and they are native Texans like you and I. Not sure if they make a lefty or not though, I'd be surprised if they didn't though.
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ghilliedup
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The XDM is an outstanding all around gun, it comes in either 4.5" or 3.8" barrels. That would be my pick if were considering a striker fir ed gun like the 3 you mentioned....OR as someone else pointed out the Sig Pro #2022 is a fine pistol and would be my #1 pick in the $500 and under category. I had one in .40 and regret ever getting rid of it, the trigger will impress I guarantee...good luck
millerjq
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Good choice. I prefer the XD over the XDm or XDs, but the M&P shield is mighty nice in my opinion. The XDm I shot wasn't very accurate and didn't feel right. Neither did the XDs. The shield though, is awesome. I'd have one if I had the extra cash.
http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-Handed-Shepherd-Leather-Holster/dp/B008HRSUVO
Check out those holsters^^^
I've been using one every day for over a year now, works awesome and has held up great. Hasn't left much wear on the slide either.
http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-Handed-Shepherd-Leather-Holster/dp/B008HRSUVO
Check out those holsters^^^
I've been using one every day for over a year now, works awesome and has held up great. Hasn't left much wear on the slide either.
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Originally Posted By: YellowhammerI sold some fur a few weeks ago, and went ahead and bought an M&P shield in 9mm today. I went 9mm mainly for the cost of ammo as I really want to do more pistol shooting now that I got this one.
Anyway, now I need to find a left hand holster for it. I want a good CC holster probably an IWB. I will start looking for that tomorrow, but not a lot of options locally. I will probably only find right hand, but hopefully they will give me an idea of what I like and then I can look for the left hand version on line. Any lefties (or righties) that have input on such a holster please chime in.
I'm a lefty too and over the years I've managed to find a few left-hand holsters locally. My first was the N82 Tactical holster. I have the original with the elastic to hold the gun, not the newer style with the molded plastic (I don't personally like the new molded plastic ones because the clip placement and design makes them a bit thicker than I feel they should be. Thought I would like them due to easier re-holstering of the molded plastic vs. the elastic, but I checked one out at a gun show and found it thicker than I expected/liked). The N82 holster isn't the best for re-holstering because the elastic closes up when you draw the gun, but it is super comfortable. It's the most comfortable holster I have.
My current daily carry holster is a crossbreed style holster made locally. They had a booth at a local gun show and had a left hand version at the show, so I picked it up. The crossbreed holsters (and crossbreed style that many are making these days) are very comfortable. They take a bit of use to break-in and get to their optimum comfort in my experience, so give them time if you get one. The "combat" cut makes drawing easier, but they aren't as comfortable in my experience because more of the grip (and in some cases, the end of the slide) can contact your skin when moving about. Probably wouldn't be an issue with the Shield, but just something to consider (comfort vs. easier/quicker draw).
Anyway, now I need to find a left hand holster for it. I want a good CC holster probably an IWB. I will start looking for that tomorrow, but not a lot of options locally. I will probably only find right hand, but hopefully they will give me an idea of what I like and then I can look for the left hand version on line. Any lefties (or righties) that have input on such a holster please chime in.
I'm a lefty too and over the years I've managed to find a few left-hand holsters locally. My first was the N82 Tactical holster. I have the original with the elastic to hold the gun, not the newer style with the molded plastic (I don't personally like the new molded plastic ones because the clip placement and design makes them a bit thicker than I feel they should be. Thought I would like them due to easier re-holstering of the molded plastic vs. the elastic, but I checked one out at a gun show and found it thicker than I expected/liked). The N82 holster isn't the best for re-holstering because the elastic closes up when you draw the gun, but it is super comfortable. It's the most comfortable holster I have.
My current daily carry holster is a crossbreed style holster made locally. They had a booth at a local gun show and had a left hand version at the show, so I picked it up. The crossbreed holsters (and crossbreed style that many are making these days) are very comfortable. They take a bit of use to break-in and get to their optimum comfort in my experience, so give them time if you get one. The "combat" cut makes drawing easier, but they aren't as comfortable in my experience because more of the grip (and in some cases, the end of the slide) can contact your skin when moving about. Probably wouldn't be an issue with the Shield, but just something to consider (comfort vs. easier/quicker draw).
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