Quoheleth
Member
Here's the situation. I've wanted an XD9 for several years. But after handling an MP9, I'm schwaffling back and forth.
I like the XDs grip safety. With three kids in the house, that is a big plus for me. (FWIW, I do not keep any guns or mags loaded. Also, I am not CCL'ed, but I continue to hope the Mrs. will one day relent and let me do that. This is basically a range gun that has high hopes). But, to me, the small grip panel on the MP9 feels a shade better, plus its rubber feel is also nice and it has a stainless slide. I would say the MP gets an A+; the XD an A-.
I was set to go MP9 until I found a used XD9 locally, probably 90-95%, for $390, after tax. The new MP will be about $525, but then take the $50 off, bringing it down to $475 (plus two extra mags).
The question is, would you give an extra $100 for an A+ fit instead of an A-? If I go with the less expensive XD, I might also have enough cash to get me a new .22 or .17 rifle as well.
Thoughts appreciated...
Q
I like the XDs grip safety. With three kids in the house, that is a big plus for me. (FWIW, I do not keep any guns or mags loaded. Also, I am not CCL'ed, but I continue to hope the Mrs. will one day relent and let me do that. This is basically a range gun that has high hopes). But, to me, the small grip panel on the MP9 feels a shade better, plus its rubber feel is also nice and it has a stainless slide. I would say the MP gets an A+; the XD an A-.
I was set to go MP9 until I found a used XD9 locally, probably 90-95%, for $390, after tax. The new MP will be about $525, but then take the $50 off, bringing it down to $475 (plus two extra mags).
The question is, would you give an extra $100 for an A+ fit instead of an A-? If I go with the less expensive XD, I might also have enough cash to get me a new .22 or .17 rifle as well.
Thoughts appreciated...
Q