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xdfan80 · 12-08-2007, 05:16 AM

great report, If I hadnt bought the XD, I was going to get the M&P

GW45NUT · 12-08-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugs

Hey,

Out of curiousity, which of the two would you say has a smaller grip? I know that the M&P has an interchangeable backstrap so I guess I'm asking about the smallest backstrap.

The reason for my question is that I'm looking for a .45 for my wife. My XD-45's grip is just a little too big for her to comfortably hold for very long. If the M&P has a smaller grip, that could be a good option for her. Right now I'm considering a single-stack 1911.

I apologize for the thread hijack. You can PM me with the answer.

If my memory serves me correctly I give a slight edge to the M&P with the smaller grip installed. Can you bring her to the gunshop to see what she may like?

SSGF109 · 02-02-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by devilslayer

great looking pistols, (but the xd is still sexier)

I agree!

FATSEXY · 02-02-2008, 09:55 AM

Nice post! I have an XD45 Service, and look forward to getting an M&P.

GW45NUT · 02-03-2008, 09:20 AM

I would like to add that the M&P is very easy to shoot with one hand. After a 5 week layoff due to Rotator Cup surgery I finally went to the range and was able to fire the Smith with my good arm. No problem, all shots landed in Black at 10 yards. When I am better I will go back to my usual 25 yards.

Tard · 02-03-2008, 10:01 AM

We rent both at the range and people seem to like them equally. A few more people prefer the XD but it's a wash. OUR S&W jams some but it's not well maintained.

briang2ad · 02-03-2008, 03:36 PM

I like the XD looks more. Yes, its utilitarian in a sense, but that is what these tupperguns are! The MP IS nice, and the trigger is very crisp, but heavy OTB - I hear that can be changed. INHO, the Compact is more practical, and has way more advantages over the MP at this point. Now, a BLACK SS slide is very nice - there is a place that SA could improve.

jgutcia · 02-03-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pugs

Hey,

Out of curiousity, which of the two would you say has a smaller grip? I know that the M&P has an interchangeable backstrap so I guess I'm asking about the smallest backstrap.

The reason for my question is that I'm looking for a .45 for my wife. My XD-45's grip is just a little too big for her to comfortably hold for very long. If the M&P has a smaller grip, that could be a good option for her. Right now I'm considering a single-stack 1911.

I apologize for the thread hijack. You can PM me with the answer.

i believe the option to change backstraps was designed for diversity in the law enforcement field for woman. just what i heard.

DM-SC · 02-06-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pugs

Hey,

Out of curiousity, which of the two would you say has a smaller grip? I know that the M&P has an interchangeable backstrap so I guess I'm asking about the smallest backstrap.

The reason for my question is that I'm looking for a .45 for my wife. My XD-45's grip is just a little too big for her to comfortably hold for very long. If the M&P has a smaller grip, that could be a good option for her. Right now I'm considering a single-stack 1911.

I apologize for the thread hijack. You can PM me with the answer.

Paula (5'2", 115lbs) has shot both my XD45 and my M&P45 (with the small back strap). She prefers the M&P45. The grip feels better to her and she says the recoil is more manageable when shooting the M&P.

As for me...well, I like BOTH of them!

**SgtRich** · 02-07-2008, 12:54 AM

I have an XD-45, a S&W M&P 45 and a Glock 21 SF. I like all of them for different reasons.

As far as grip for smaller hands, you can't beat the S&W M&P's with the small grip swell attached.

12-08-2007, 05:16 AM	#11
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,849	great report, If I hadnt bought the XD, I was going to get the M&P __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

02-03-2008, 10:01 AM	#16
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,958	We rent both at the range and people seem to like them equally. A few more people prefer the XD but it's a wash. OUR S&W jams some but it's not well maintained. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

02-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#17
briang2ad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 236	My Cents I like the XD looks more. Yes, its utilitarian in a sense, but that is what these tupperguns are! The MP IS nice, and the trigger is very crisp, but heavy OTB - I hear that can be changed. INHO, the Compact is more practical, and has way more advantages over the MP at this point. Now, a BLACK SS slide is very nice - there is a place that SA could improve.

02-07-2008, 12:54 AM	#20
SgtRich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 150	I have an XD-45, a S&W M&P 45 and a Glock 21 SF. I like all of them for different reasons. As far as grip for smaller hands, you can't beat the S&W M&P's with the small grip swell attached. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service Model Glock 21 SF Smith & Wesson M&P 45

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02-02-2008, 09:55 AM	#14
FATSEXY XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 715	Nice post! I have an XD45 Service, and look forward to getting an M&P.

02-03-2008, 09:20 AM	#15
GW45NUT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 223	I would like to add that the M&P is very easy to shoot with one hand. After a 5 week layoff due to Rotator Cup surgery I finally went to the range and was able to fire the Smith with my good arm. No problem, all shots landed in Black at 10 yards. When I am better I will go back to my usual 25 yards.