xdm m&p or ruger sr40This is a discussion on xdm m&p or ruger sr40 within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; The M&P line should eventually share the new and better trigger found on the M&P SHIELD handgun, so if you want an M&P, wait. I ...
 |
|
08-17-2012, 04:01 AM
|
#11
|
|
XDTalk 5K Member
Member #: 13881
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,001
|
The M&P line should eventually share the new and better trigger found on the M&P SHIELD handgun, so if you want an M&P, wait. I don't know when this will happen, if it indeed does.
The Ruger SR9 and 40 are very good affordable guns. They are not as "nice" compared to M&P's in terms of finish, but are durable, accurate, reliable, and good looking guns. The SR9c/40c seem be the slightly better than their full-size brothers for some reason, but not by much.
The XDM's are very nice, and worth a close look, despite being $50-100 more expensive.
My personal preference:
1, M&P
2. XDM
3. Ruger
__________________
" “The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”
-George Washington
"The gun control mentality is ruthlessly absurd."
-Alan Keyes
|
|
|
|
08-17-2012, 07:16 AM
|
#12
|
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Member #: 77049
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: NC
Posts: 578
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by N.E. Tx.XD
#1 XD/m
#2 M&P
#3 SR
At the end of the day....you get what ya pay for.  |
^^ He is right!!
This M&P is a great pistol though.
__________________
For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security.
---Thomas Jefferson
--M&P 45c --XD 40 --XD 45 --RIA Tac 45 --BCM/M&P AR --Mossberg 590A1 Mil-Spec --Yugo SKS w/ Tapco furniture --Endless Cold Steel --Constant supply of Jedi tears to quench my thirst
--Ammo, lots and lots of ammo
(All of the above were lost in an unfortunate smelting accident)
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2012, 08:13 AM
|
#13
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 78082
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Newark, Ohio
Posts: 443
|
My opinion,
#1 xdm
#2 m&p
#3 ruger
I would go with the xdm too, but honestly, IMHO, the xds is the same as an xdm, but lighter and smaller. Same gear package, right down to the interchangeable back straps. You mentioned you can get the xdm 3.8 for $590, I paid $569 for the xds. And honestly, in a comparison, I shot a full mag out of my xds, then immediately picked up my friends xdm45 5.25" and shot it. And saw absolutely no difference inaccuracy or recoil. I was quite surprised. Also, I carried my XD40sc iwb for a long time until I got my xds, and, it really can get to be uncomfortable. That's just my 2 cents. Happy shopping! 
Happy shopping.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
__________________
Guns?? What guns?? I've got mad bow staff skills.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
NRA member.
|
|
|
|
08-17-2012, 05:18 PM
|
#14
|
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 47244
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Palatine, IL
Posts: 1,094
|
There are a lot of options out there. I wouldn't necessarily narrow it down to these three. If you are set on a polymer striker fired gun, check out the FN FNS and the Steyr M40, Glock 22/23, Walther PPQ/P99.
I'm not much of a fan of the guns you've chosen. The xd/xdm trigger guard scrapes agains my finger (I have large hands), the M&P has a long, heavy trigger pull and long reset, and the Ruger has a gritty trigger, feels like you're pulling it through sand.
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2012, 12:17 AM
|
#15
|
|
XDTalk Newbie
Member #: 78180
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Newman Lake Washington
Posts: 5
|
I am definitely bias. I own the XDM 40 4.5 barrel, XDM 9mm compact and a .45 ACP compact and I love them all. Like you they feel great in my hand. With that said my next gun will most likely be a M&P. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of your choices. Get what works for you and what you fire well, that is the most important in my opinion, good luck!
__________________
Mark M.
XDM 9mm
XDM .40
XDM .45 ACP
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2012, 02:32 AM
|
#16
|
|
XDTalk Member
Member #: 77249
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 99
|
Every forum needs a "that guy" so....1911.
I have an xdm 4.5 and a m&p .40
There xdm is an amazing gun, extremely accurate, mag capacity, awesome weapon. I have never played with the 3.8 but I know when I carry it, it blows. Too big and heavy, the blockiness of the slide is a deal breaker, the m&p is awesome, needs some serious trigger work but I love it, it is a really slick gun, nothing to catch on, even the sights have been melted down, Its strange switching from a razor sharp defender to an impressive carry gun
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2012, 08:54 AM
|
#17
|
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Member #: 70670
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Katy, TX
Posts: 605
|
+1 for shopping around to find a better price on the XDm. I just liked the way the Xdm felt in my hand a little better, but it's all personal preference.
|
|
|
|
|
09-02-2012, 04:05 PM
|
#18
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 73182
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 415
|
To me it's all about feel in your hand and trigger release and the XDM and M&P are the best. In that order...
You won't go wrong with either.
__________________
XDm 9 Compact
Kahr K9
Bushmaster Carbon 15
Benchmade Nitrous Stryker & Mini Stryker
|
|
|
|
|
09-02-2012, 06:45 PM
|
#19
|
|
XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 30019
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Howell Mi
Posts: 2,682
|
I'd put the SR over the M&P.
My buddy just got a SR40c, which I have to say is pretty sweet. Another buddy of mine has the M&P 45c, prefer my XD45c, and the SR40c over it. Don't have any experience with the XDm, but I would expect it to be a slightly better XD. I'd put the SR over the M&P though, but it really comes down to personal preference. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of them. None of the above have ever had a malfunction, and fired hundreds of rounds, so I wouldn't hesitate to trust them.
__________________
HELP, I'm drowning in Kool Aid, and lost my foil hat!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
"What good fortune for governments that the people do not think." Adolph Hitler
I'm gonna eat your brains and gain your knowledge!!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
|
|
|
|
|
09-02-2012, 06:59 PM
|
#20
|
|
XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 43432
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Florida Panhandle
Posts: 2,368
|
I am with TX Xd......
Sure... am biased since I am an XDM owner.... but man, I just think it is the best of the breed with the extra mag capacity, feel (ergonomics), and general quality / upgrades.
My second choice would be the M&P, based on feel and price. I like them, and will look at getting the M&P9c for my wife when she is ready. My instructor LOVES the M&P and can't say enough good stuff about it.
The Ruger.... not even on my list..... just doesn't have the feel or standard features that would make me want to look at one.
__________________
Due to a horrible boating accident off the Atlantic coast, all firearms that I used to own were lost at sea. I will trust in our police and military forces to keep my family and I safe.
|
|
|
|
Lower Navigation
|
|
|
| Search tags for this page |
|
ruger sr 40 vs xdm 40, ruger sr 40c vs springfield xds, ruger sr40, ruger sr40 for sale, ruger sr40 vs m&p 40, ruger sr40 vs xd 40, ruger sr40 vs xdm 40, ruger sr40c vs springfield xdm 40, smith and wesson m&p 40 vs ruger sr40, sr 40 vs xdm 40, sr40 vs m&p 40, sr40 vs xd 40, sr40 vs xdm40, xd 40 vs sr40, xdm vs sr40
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source!
»
xdm m&p or ruger sr40
