Crazy Horse
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I just received a XDM MOD2 in 9mm. I took all my 4 inch 9mm's to the range to fire.
1. S&W M&P Compact 2.0
2. SA XDM MOD2
3. Ruger Security
4. Taurus G3
I love the way my S&W Compact 9 feels, but I shot the XDM more accurately. I took shots alternating to see the difference. The weight from the M&P feels lower while the XDM feels slightly more top heavy. The only negative for the M&P is the grip. It is very aggressive. It doesn't hurt, but It's definitely more noticeable than on the Shield 2.0 models
I also shot my Ruger Security 9 and Taurus G3. The G3 is the the better of the two when compared to the Ruger Security 9. I have realized that the Security 9 being hammer fired has a little take up before dropping the hammer while the Taurus G3 is striker fired. The other issue for me is that the Security 9 feels like it sits on top of my hand while the G3 feels balanced in my hand. I shoot the Security 9 well, but I think I'll be trading the Security 9. The slight takeup just doesn't work for me.
Overall, 4 inch barrels are definitely my preference. They are slightly longer, but feel more comfortable when shooting over smaller barrel guns such as the Shield series or XDS models. I know the smaller guns are more for CCW, but recoil seems more pronounce with shorter barrels affecting accuracy the farther the target.
Variety is nice.
I just received a XDM MOD2 in 9mm. I took all my 4 inch 9mm's to the range to fire.
1. S&W M&P Compact 2.0
2. SA XDM MOD2
3. Ruger Security
4. Taurus G3
I love the way my S&W Compact 9 feels, but I shot the XDM more accurately. I took shots alternating to see the difference. The weight from the M&P feels lower while the XDM feels slightly more top heavy. The only negative for the M&P is the grip. It is very aggressive. It doesn't hurt, but It's definitely more noticeable than on the Shield 2.0 models
I also shot my Ruger Security 9 and Taurus G3. The G3 is the the better of the two when compared to the Ruger Security 9. I have realized that the Security 9 being hammer fired has a little take up before dropping the hammer while the Taurus G3 is striker fired. The other issue for me is that the Security 9 feels like it sits on top of my hand while the G3 feels balanced in my hand. I shoot the Security 9 well, but I think I'll be trading the Security 9. The slight takeup just doesn't work for me.
Overall, 4 inch barrels are definitely my preference. They are slightly longer, but feel more comfortable when shooting over smaller barrel guns such as the Shield series or XDS models. I know the smaller guns are more for CCW, but recoil seems more pronounce with shorter barrels affecting accuracy the farther the target.
Variety is nice.