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Halo_Ranger · 02-20-2008, 10:30 AM

XD all the way. I bought a M&P 9 for the wife and am already replacing it. Numerous light primer strikes.

Pegasus3c · 02-20-2008, 11:01 AM

I just have to say, Springfield has a rebate on their XD's right now, or at least the last few times I was in a gun store they did.

XDMickey · 02-20-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pegasus3c

I just have to say, Springfield has a rebate on their XD's right now, or at least the last few times I was in a gun store they did.

I've never know Springfield to "have to" have rebates? They selll anyway....

briang2ad · 02-20-2008, 05:34 PM

I think the MP is a good pistol, and the on the other forums that most people really like them. The trigger is quite crisp, but seems pretty heavy OTB to me. I also don't like the extended beavertail (looks) and the cheap feeling trigger, which is not really a 'safe' trigger at all. A black stainless slide is also cool. But... having the modular design of the 45 Compact, and nice "military" look, helped sell me on the XD.

But, SW does have about the BEST customer service of any maker - they send you a shipping label, and save you a real hassle. They make good pistols, and are tempting deals right now. You need to talk to several people who have shot both or own both. Doesn't sound like many are here.

stroker · 02-20-2008, 06:13 PM

XD, at least you will not have to practically give the weapon away when you get tired of it. I had a S/w M&P 40 with 200 rnds through it & had it for sale for over A month Finally got $350.00 for it. I thought I was going to have to take the guy out for lunch to "GIT-ER-DONE"

scurtis_34471 · 02-20-2008, 07:15 PM

My family owns both. Both are great guns. I'm not wild about the trigger on the M&P, but its nothing a trigger job wouldn't fix.

Philadelphia · 02-20-2008, 08:32 PM

M&P has magazine disconnect, no?

Not interested in any defensive gun that has this.

Also a real PITA for IDPA.

Philadelphia · 02-20-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by marinemaster

Hell I won't take guns for FREE if I don't like and believe in them

I'll take any gun (not on a LEO wanted list) for free. Send any and all free guns my way.

doodMAN · 02-20-2008, 09:32 PM

i just recently bought a M&P40 compact and I am thoroughly satisfied with its performance. surprisingly, it is much more accurate than my XD9 Service model. the ergonomics are the same as the XD. i bought mine from Bud's, just like you're thinking of doing. i'm very happy with my purchase and i'd do it again in a heartbeat. if you have any other questions, feel free to PM me

G60 · 02-20-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philadelphia

M&P has magazine disconnect, no?

Not interested in any defensive gun that has this.

Also a real PITA for IDPA.

yes and no.

there are models with and without the mag disconnect. it is also easily disabled.

02-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#34
briang2ad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 236	MP I think the MP is a good pistol, and the on the other forums that most people really like them. The trigger is quite crisp, but seems pretty heavy OTB to me. I also don't like the extended beavertail (looks) and the cheap feeling trigger, which is not really a 'safe' trigger at all. A black stainless slide is also cool. But... having the modular design of the 45 Compact, and nice "military" look, helped sell me on the XD. But, SW does have about the BEST customer service of any maker - they send you a shipping label, and save you a real hassle. They make good pistols, and are tempting deals right now. You need to talk to several people who have shot both or own both. Doesn't sound like many are here.

02-20-2008, 06:13 PM	#35
stroker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 446	XD, at least you will not have to practically give the weapon away when you get tired of it. I had a S/w M&P 40 with 200 rnds through it & had it for sale for over A month Finally got $350.00 for it. I thought I was going to have to take the guy out for lunch to "GIT-ER-DONE" __________________ *If you don't stand for something,you'll fall for anything*

02-20-2008, 08:32 PM	#37
Philadelphia XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 478	M&P has magazine disconnect, no? Not interested in any defensive gun that has this. Also a real PITA for IDPA. __________________ "Those who answer the call to serve may never be fully understood by those who never hear that call. Whether warfighter, citizen soldier or police officer, should appreciation not manifest itself take heart that the mission is always one of service, and by serving faithfully, courageously and often at great sacrifice, the privilege of service is its own highest reward. You have received the highest honor having been entrusted with the privilege of serving; there can be no greater reward."

02-20-2008, 09:32 PM	#39
doodMAN XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 64	i just recently bought a M&P40 compact and I am thoroughly satisfied with its performance. surprisingly, it is much more accurate than my XD9 Service model. the ergonomics are the same as the XD. i bought mine from Bud's, just like you're thinking of doing. i'm very happy with my purchase and i'd do it again in a heartbeat. if you have any other questions, feel free to PM me __________________ SA XD-9 Service S&W Military & Police Compact (.40S&W) SA Lightweight Champion Operator 1911 (.45cal) (coming soon) Virginia Citizens Defense League (member)

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02-20-2008, 10:30 AM	#31
Halo_Ranger XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 12	XD all the way. I bought a M&P 9 for the wife and am already replacing it. Numerous light primer strikes.

02-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#32
Pegasus3c XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218	I just have to say, Springfield has a rebate on their XD's right now, or at least the last few times I was in a gun store they did.

02-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#36
scurtis_34471 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 246	My family owns both. Both are great guns. I'm not wild about the trigger on the M&P, but its nothing a trigger job wouldn't fix.