Jim PHL
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Lately I've been contemplating a "plastic" 9mm. Haven't gotten so far as to decide between service size, mid-size or sub-compact yet. (probably lean towards the smaller ones because I like all my guns to be "concealed carryable"). I know there are quite a few brands like H+K USP series, Walther P99, Sig "pro" series, etc., but the "big three" right now seem to be Glocks, S+W M+P's and Springfield XD's.
I don't think anyone would question that Glocks are the leader, in volume if nothing else. They've been around longer than the other two, have more aftermarket accessory and holster options and have pretty well permeated both the civilian and Law Enforcement markets. A lot of people who know little, if anything, about guns know a glock when they see one.
Does anyone think the M+P or XD can or will become as popular?
Does anyone think the M+P or XD won't "make it" over the long haul and end-up either discontinued or just lack corporate support the way S+W still offers the Sigma series and "Walther/SW99" but still 'pushes' the M+P?
I don't think anyone would question that Glocks are the leader, in volume if nothing else. They've been around longer than the other two, have more aftermarket accessory and holster options and have pretty well permeated both the civilian and Law Enforcement markets. A lot of people who know little, if anything, about guns know a glock when they see one.
Does anyone think the M+P or XD can or will become as popular?
Does anyone think the M+P or XD won't "make it" over the long haul and end-up either discontinued or just lack corporate support the way S+W still offers the Sigma series and "Walther/SW99" but still 'pushes' the M+P?