Help me decide between a XD and an M&P

[LeviSS]

Here's the deal...

I have been eyeing an XD 9mm Tactical for a while. At first I wasn't sure that I wanted a pistol without a manual safety, but have convinced myself that the grip safety in conjunction with the trigger safety is substantial. The XD is $463 delivered at Budsgunshop. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/32485

I was set until I saw that S&W is having a spring sale that is a $50 rebate on the M&P's and throwing in 2 mags also. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...ectionId=10002

The M&P is $439 delivered at Buds. So for $380 I could get a M&P and have 3 mags. Great deal. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/37124

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?

[philman]

Well, this is an XD list

The M&P is nice. I chose the none thumb safety mostly because in a defense situation, I did not want to have to think about using it. Having said that, those who practice a lot, would do that second nature.

In regard to your being too concerned about a safety, that is a person issue. I can say that I am 100% comfortable with no thumb safety, its all in how you handle the firearm.

[XDMickey]

Originally Posted by LeviSS

Here's the deal...

I have been eyeing an XD 9mm Tactical for a while. At first I wasn't sure that I didn't want a pistol without a manual safety, but have convinced myself that the grip safety in conjunction with the trigger safety is substantial. The XD is $463 delivered at Budsgunshop. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/32485

I was set until I saw that S&W is having a spring sale that is a $50 rebate on the M&P's and throwing in 2 mags also. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...ectionId=10002

The M&P is $439 delivered at Buds. So for $380 I could get a M&P and have 3 mags. Great deal. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/37124

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 catious putting all my doubt on no safety?

1. I'd never buy a gun because of a rebate
2. If I thought the M&P was a better gun I'd be on their forum
3. I'd get a 40 or a 45
4. One good thing about the M & P is that it doesn't have a safety!
5. XD has just the right amount of "don't accidentally kill your self" but don't get killed because you forgot the safety was on
6. I'd never buy a gun because it came with a rebate. Hell I won't take guns for FREE if I don't like and believe in them

Good luck with your choice.

Mick

[SleeveleSS]

Originally Posted by marinemaster

1. I'd never buy a gun because of a rebate
2. If I thought the M&P was a better gun I'd be on their forum
3. I'd get a 40 or a 45
4. One good thing about the M & P is that it doesn't have a safety!
5. XD has just the right amount of "don't accidentally kill your self" but don't get killed because you forgot the safety was on
6. I'd never buy a gun because it came with a rebate. Hell I won't take guns for FREE if I don't like and believe in them

Good luck with your choice.

Mick

What's up with the sig line?

[XDMickey]

Originally Posted by SleeveleSS

What's up with the sig line?

I don't know...which part of it?

[fivehourfrenzy]

This is kinda like posting on a Ford forum, "Should I get a Mustang or a Camaro?"

Never buy something because it's got a rebate. IMO they offer a rebate because they don't think they can sell very many without some offer that is aimed at marketing-ignorant people. Hold both, shoot both, and see which one you think will make a better fit for you.

[Volman]

Originally Posted by fivehourfrenzy

This is kinda like posting on a Ford forum, "Should I get a Mustang or a Camaro?"

Never buy something because it's got a rebate. IMO they offer a rebate because they don't think they can sell very many without some offer that is aimed at marketing-ignorant people. Hold both, shoot both, and see which one you think will make a better fit for you.

+1

I recently bought my XD and was pretty much set on getting one but considered the M&P. After checking them out, the XD was just right for me. You just need to handle them and fire off a few rounds if possible and see which one fits you best. The price difference between the two doesn't seem worth it enough to be a deal breaker, and although I haven't dealt with S&W, getting most rebates can be a pain (I admit I know none of the details on their offer though).

[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.

[Barron76]

All I can say is that Springfield doesn't have to give rebates & free mags for people to want to buy an XD...

[oldmantod]

I agree with most of what was said - but of course I do have a confession.

I couldnt decide on any of the "popular kids" guns, so I have one (or two) of each: one XD (two springy 1911's) - two Glocks and two M&P's.

If I had to only choose one it would be the XD - I can assure that.

- T