Smith&Wesson 40VE or Springfeild XD 40?

The last handgun owned was Ruger P93C, I am curently in the market for a handgun for ccw/ home defense, I am stuck between S&W 40VE or the subcompact XD 40-- can anyone help with advice?

the XD has more features like the loaded chamber indicators, safeties and such. the sigma is kind of a bare bones poly gun. I own a 40ve and I like it but I suspect most people here will tell you to go with the xd if you can afford it. really there's little comparison between the two besides the round it fires.

I bought an XD 40 last year and am very happy with it. For the money, it is hard to beat. Comes in a nice case with a holster, mag holder and loading tool... which you will definitely need!

Despite it's diminutive size, it is a substantial handful. There is obvious weight to it. With the extended mag, the hold is very full and familiar. With the short mag, you get a good 2 finger hold ala baby Glocks. I have not found that to be too much of a hinderance in short range work.

I put a mini light on mine, which is blazingly bright for it's small size. I don't carry mine on my person since I have something else I prefer, but I do carry it in my auto. I would not hesitate to recommend this little gun which to me feels way better than the baby Glock, which I just don't like at all.

ETA: FWIW I don't know why, but mine has an obvious preference for 180gr loads. I tried out about a dozen factory loads to see what it would shoot best and it's 3 favs are all 180gr, so my handload practice loads are too.

I have a XD40SC and the Tactical version. I love them. They are about all I shoot now and I carry the SC daily. Get the XD.

I used to own the 40VE. Didn't particularly care for it. I sold it and used the money towards a XD-9. I went with 9 becasue of cheaper ammo. I'll have a 40 again someday.

Get the XD.

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At first I thought this was a trick question, but it seems legit. Those 2 pistols are not even in the same league IMO.

Why are you looking at the Sigma as opposed to the newer and much improved M&P?

Price, if I were to spend over $600.00 on a handgun I would probably go with the Kimber Eclipse II.

If price is a factor, get the Sigma. It's better than nothing. It's generally regarded as reliable, but accuracy can be hampered by an otherwise heavy trigger.

If you have $500 or so, go for the new XD. Might also consider the Smith & Wesson MP, sub compact model. It feels pretty doggone good. And, Smith is running a rebate deal right now (thru 1/28/08) for $50 rebate plus 2 free mags. (FWIW, that rebate is also available on the Sigma).

Don't forget the used market, if dollars are tight. Saw a used XD compact .45 the other day that looked brand new. XDs have been around for while and are becoming more available at good, used prices. Saw a full-sized XD9 this afternoon for $350 - right there with a new Sigma. See what I mean?

Best of luck shopping!

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A quick check at Buds Gun Shop shows that the XD is selling for $20 cheaper than the M&P ($469 vs. $489).

Now the XD does come with those extra items (loader, holster, mag pouch) that you may or may not find a use for. The M&P will get you a $50 rebate and two additional magazines, so in the end the M&P would be a better deal price wise.

Though the Sigma does beat both of them in price by about $140 going by Bud's site.

The most important thing would be to get a feel for the Sigma, XD, and M&P to see which one feels good in the hand, and if possible shoot them. That will be the biggest deciding factor.

there is no other polymer pistol that i would pic over the xd i own he 4" and the sc .40 and they are both ecellent guns. i have eperience with the sigmas and didn't lik em, i would take the xd, i is accurate even the sc, reliable, shoots well, recoil is a non issue even with the sc, great feel and shootability.