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fivehourfrenzy · 02-18-2008, 06:27 PM

I bought my P99c before I shot it. It felt perfect in my hand. But the muzzle flip was too much for me to handle. Regardless of how good it feels, how cool it looks, how great the price seems, and how well everyone who owns one talks about it, you need to shoot it to see if you can handle what it throws at you. The trigger pull might be too long for your fingers or too gritty for your taste, the recoil might put too much strain on your wrist for adequate training, etc. If I had shot the P99c first, I wouldn't have bought one.

LeviSS · 02-18-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fivehourfrenzy

I bought my P99c before I shot it. It felt perfect in my hand. But the muzzle flip was too much for me to handle. Regardless of how good it feels, how cool it looks, how great the price seems, and how well everyone who owns one talks about it, you need to shoot it to see if you can handle what it throws at you. The trigger pull might be too long for your fingers or too gritty for your taste, the recoil might put too much strain on your wrist for adequate training, etc. If I had shot the P99c first, I wouldn't have bought one.

I have shot a XD45ACP. My friend has one. I fits my hand well and the trigger is fine. I don't like the recoil of the 45 though. He has shot the 9mm and said the recoil isn't near as bad. I think that I like the gun and would like less recoil, so I think it would be fine.

XDMickey · 02-18-2008, 07:15 PM

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What's up with the sig line?

Obama would prevent shoots (PV)

MyFlippinXD · 02-19-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LeviSS

I have shot a XD45ACP. My friend has one. I fits my hand well and the trigger is fine. I don't like the recoil of the 45 though. He has shot the 9mm and said the recoil isn't near as bad. I think that I like the gun and would like less recoil, so I think it would be fine.

I always thought my Glock.40 had more felt recoil!

husker_t · 02-19-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LeviSS

I know I will be getting a slightly biased opinion, but many people on here own both and don't have a brand loyalty to only suggest the Springfield.

I am not considering it only because of the rebate. It has been considered before the rebate. I didn't like the lack of safety then, and I still don't care for it. I'm just looking for opinions, but am leaning toward the Springfield still.

You realize that the XD is coming out with a safety version--this year--correct?

AndyF150 · 02-19-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LeviSS

The problem is that the M&P has no safety to speak of, except for a drop safety and magazine safety. I don't think that I am comfortable with no safety. I don't know why they would build a gun with absolutely no safeties. I like the gun other than this.

I would be using it for target shooting and home defense. Am I being too cautious putting all my doubt on no safety?

Keep your finger off the trigger. Keep your damn finger off the trigger. Keep your damn finger off the damn trigger.

jhartmac · 02-19-2008, 01:21 PM

I to just purchased a Tactical XD in 45 was thinkin about the M&P, Glock and the HKP30, to be honest held all of them- not shot but held and the XD came out on top, in addition there was alot of supporting evidence to go with the XD from owners and gunshop guys.

LeviSS · 02-19-2008, 04:37 PM

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You realize that the XD is coming out with a safety version--this year--correct?

In 45, 4" only. I want 9mm in 5".

LeviSS · 02-19-2008, 04:39 PM

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Keep your finger off the trigger. Keep your damn finger off the trigger. Keep your damn finger off the damn trigger.

I still don't trust having absolutely no safety feature. Too many things can happen.

LeviSS · 02-19-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFlippinXD

I always thought my Glock.40 had more felt recoil!

It's not that the recoil was horrible, but more than I would like. I also like the cheaper ammo of the 9mm.

02-18-2008, 06:27 PM	#11
fivehourfrenzy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 139	I bought my P99c before I shot it. It felt perfect in my hand. But the muzzle flip was too much for me to handle. Regardless of how good it feels, how cool it looks, how great the price seems, and how well everyone who owns one talks about it, you need to shoot it to see if you can handle what it throws at you. The trigger pull might be too long for your fingers or too gritty for your taste, the recoil might put too much strain on your wrist for adequate training, etc. If I had shot the P99c first, I wouldn't have bought one. __________________ Para Nite Hawg 3" 1911 .45ACP with Trijicon night sights (CCW). Walther P22 with HIVIZ f/o front sight and Walther TPII red dot scope (plinker/squirrel gun). Remington 870 express with 2-shot mag extension, Surefire 6V forend, Bulldog stock saddle, SGT side saddle, and R3 recoil pad: - 18" barrel with Meprolight tritium bead (HD/zombie killer). - 20" cantilevered/tapped barrel with 1x30 red dot scope (slug/turkey gun).

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02-19-2008, 01:21 PM	#17
jhartmac XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 69	I to just purchased a Tactical XD in 45 was thinkin about the M&P, Glock and the HKP30, to be honest held all of them- not shot but held and the XD came out on top, in addition there was alot of supporting evidence to go with the XD from owners and gunshop guys.