Best Plastic Gun?
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I suggest you search, this thread wont produce any thing too usefully for you I'm afraid.
Go hold and shoot all the guns if possible, they're all high quality weapons.
I like Glocks, a 23 would probably suite you well, as you could carry it concealed if you decide to do so.
Go hold and shoot all the guns if possible, they're all high quality weapons.
I like Glocks, a 23 would probably suite you well, as you could carry it concealed if you decide to do so.
I have an XD-40 that is accurate & reliable. I have shot a friends G-23 it was really nice. I would suggest looking at the Glock, XD, M&P see which one fits your hand best, if possible rent or borrow & shoot to see which one you like best.
Mad Magyar
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I cringe at the word "plastic"; polymers are more like it...
Johnny Lightning
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All great reliable handguns. See which one feels best in your hand. I have 2 Glocks and love them but have held the other two of your choices and they feel more comfortable in the hand then the glocks. I did get a chance to shoot an xd-.40 subcompact and it was a great shooter, comfortable, and easy to carry.
bobelk99
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I agree with the advice of Gofastman.
It would be very helpful to shoot the three before deciding.
While they are all good guns, there definitely is a difference in hold and feel between them. Glock lovers will swear by the grip angle of their gun, and a lot of M&P lovers say Glock hold is awful. Go figure....
It would be very helpful to shoot the three before deciding.
While they are all good guns, there definitely is a difference in hold and feel between them. Glock lovers will swear by the grip angle of their gun, and a lot of M&P lovers say Glock hold is awful. Go figure....
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Another vote for glock 23 I likey
kwelz
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M&P hands down.
Runningman
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Glock, M&P, and XDM are excellent pistols pick the one that feels the best to you. As to the best polymer framed pistol, that would be the HK P30/L.
MTS840
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Simple. It's the one you like best.
metalman8600
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I would go with the XD/XDm.
After that I would go with the M&P.
After that I would go with the M&P.
Simple. It's the one you like best.
Here's my order of preference:
XD
M&P
And of course the Glock
The Glock is really a great weapon but I have problems in holding them properly. The XD's are more user friendly (for me anyhow) and really are a cross between the 1911 and Glock. I'm more a 1911 guy that really likes the Glock so the XD works best for me.
I have never used the M&P but have never heard any verifiable negatives. It looks really nice and only set it above the Glock for that reason.
Ala Dan
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Another vote for either the XD, or the XDm; damn good shoot'in pistols~!
metalman8600
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M&P has more of a rounded grip.
harmon rabb
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honestly, whichever one feels the best in your hand, or that you can shoot the best with. or that you think looks coolest. or that you can get the best deal on. can't really go wrong here.
Confederate
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I'd go with the XD without any hesitation.
Having said that, the third generation S&Ws have plastic grips, and I think they are extremely underrated...the guns, not the grips.
Test Video 1
Test Video 2
On the second video, note the S&W at the end. Beauty, ain't it?
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Having said that, the third generation S&Ws have plastic grips, and I think they are extremely underrated...the guns, not the grips.
Test Video 1
Test Video 2
On the second video, note the S&W at the end. Beauty, ain't it?
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possum
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for me the xd is the best( i prefer teh xd and not the "m") i have 2 service models, in .40 one with over 17,000rds and still going strong. i love em so much i have 2 and that is a pretty good endorsement.
modifiedbrowning
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Not on the list but, I say look at the Walther P99. It is often overlooked and underrated.
Glock
Mine was purchased used...unknown round count. As of today it's two weeks old, has 1070 rounds through it and ran all those rounds dirty. I gave my Les baer monolith the same test...over 1000 rds no cleaning. That's like a pop quiz to a Glock.
Glock's Rock!
Mine was purchased used...unknown round count. As of today it's two weeks old, has 1070 rounds through it and ran all those rounds dirty. I gave my Les baer monolith the same test...over 1000 rds no cleaning. That's like a pop quiz to a Glock.
Glock's Rock!
I appreciate all of the feedback. I did go to the range and rent a glock. I kept grouping low and left. I believe it was due to the trigger (or my lack of skill). I was very dissapointed as I really wanted to like the Glock. I held the XD and I thought the trigger felt real "sloppy." Unfortunately they didn't have any for rent. I usually shoot 1911s and am probably spoiled by the trigger. I guess that leaves some testing with the M&P.
Runningman
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It should be noted that the M&P has really good ergonomics. The trigger sucks out of the box. But the $30 Apex hard sear does wonders for the M&P trigger. Also keep in mind the M&P can be ordered with and without mag disconnect in most states.
Confederate
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A good gunsmith can fix just about any trigger on any of these pistols. The sloppiness is there for a reason. Like I said, I have a S&W 659 and it purposely has slop so that the trigger can be depressed a certain amount without firing, even when cocked. In stressful situations, you're not supposed to touch the trigger, but at the time the gun was designed, police were taught to put their fingers on the trigger. I like the play in my S&W trigger and wouldn't get rid of it if I could. People are subject to all sorts of twitches and such, and combat autos are not supposed to be range guns.
Glocks, in my opinion, are not great combat pistols because they have zero tolerance for human error. Accidental discharges with the Glocks are astronomical and I've seen it happen on ranges. Get in a charged situation and it only becomes worse. Just compare the accidental discharge rate of agencies and departments that use Glock with those that use other weapons.
I have an AMT Lightning with a Clark trigger (see my thread), and it has no play. You touch the trigger and it goes bang. My Ruger auto doesn't. It has slop. If I have to use one for self defense, guess which one I'll choose.
I can empty my 659 as rapidly as any Glock out there, but I think it's an inherently safer gun to use in self defense than any Glock. I also don't particularly like striker-fired pistols and greatly prefer hammers. Still, people have different views.
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Glocks, in my opinion, are not great combat pistols because they have zero tolerance for human error. Accidental discharges with the Glocks are astronomical and I've seen it happen on ranges. Get in a charged situation and it only becomes worse. Just compare the accidental discharge rate of agencies and departments that use Glock with those that use other weapons.
I have an AMT Lightning with a Clark trigger (see my thread), and it has no play. You touch the trigger and it goes bang. My Ruger auto doesn't. It has slop. If I have to use one for self defense, guess which one I'll choose.
I can empty my 659 as rapidly as any Glock out there, but I think it's an inherently safer gun to use in self defense than any Glock. I also don't particularly like striker-fired pistols and greatly prefer hammers. Still, people have different views.
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