smith vs springer

[joebitzky]

looking at the xd 45 tactical or the smith m&p 45 full size. havent totally commited yet. pros, cons? help me out. I know, what ever feels better in my hand. any comments would be appreciated

 

[Mags]

I own an XD 45 and my buddy has a M&P 45 we actually purchased them on the same day for an upcomming concealed carry class. Anyways I've put alot of round through my XD with no complaints very accurate pistol. I have also put a few hundred rounds down range with my buddy's M&P and I found it to be a remarkably smooth firing and operating pistol. I then decided to buy a M&Pc in 9mm for my actual conceal carry gun due to how smooth the M&P pistols function. I think you can't go wrong with either one basically you should see if the adjustable backstraps on the M&P suits your needs or the grip tang safety on the XD suits your fancy more.

 

[Dan Crocker]

(psssst....they're the SAME GUN! Either one will be GREAT!)

 

[MrCleanOK]

I just bought my second XD-45 (4" compact & 5" full size). The fit my hands and point very naturally for me. I have fondled M&Ps, but never shot one. Don't remember much about the fit in my hand, because I my brain was hung up on the frame-to-slide fit. What's with the increased gap at the front of the frame? Looks like the frame is droopy or something. I'm sure there's a reason for it, but I have no idea what it is.

 

[10-Ring]

I'm not really a fan of either -- but if I had to choose I'd go w/ the M&P -- version w/o mag disc & thumb safety

 

[Rob96]

(psssst....they're the SAME GUN!

Uhhhh no they aren't.

 

[HippieMagic]

they kinda are lol Glocks have a "droop" too by the way its just how they're made

 

[gglass]

The M&P History:
The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military & Police) has always been a highly respected revolver from its introduction to today. Introduced in 1899, it became the standard by which every other medium-frame double-action revolver would be judged--as well as serving as the launching platform for one of the most influential handgun cartridges in history: the .38 S&W Special. The popularity of the M&P (aka Model 10) revolver grew so quickly that it was the most widely used police revolver in the free world.

The M&P line grew into a new brand of semi-auto handguns in 2006, and has become the biggest product launch in S&W's history. The company has been producing semi-auto handguns for more than 100 years, but it was not until 2006 that Smith & Wesson would roll out a semi-auto worthy of the M&P logo. Before embarking on the process of building a new pistol, S&W personnel conducted extensive interviews of law enforcement and military agencies, competitive shooters, and civilian gun owners. The information enabled engineers to include a number of features these varied groups thought were desirable. If you are going to build the finest modern tactical pistol, it is a good idea to get input of those who will use it.

The NEW M&P semi-auto really is a worthy heir to the brand's name and reputation.

 

[SureThing]

I researched them both. Ended up with a M&P for the following reasons.

1. Made in US, Springfield XD's are not.

2. Like the grips sizes.

3. Lower bore axis for follow up shots.

4. XD's rear frame is only plastic. They have a large lug in the center of the gun that is metal, but the rear is plastic.

I came from Glocks and loved them for the most part, but wanted a different grip angle. The M&P was most Glocklike to me.

 

[blkbrd666]

The M&P was most Glocklike to me.

Ouch!!!

 

[John Parker]

Uhhhh no they aren't.

Dan is pretty much right. In terms of feel and operation, the two are so similar that these arguments about which is the better gun is largely moot. It just comes down to which one an individual prefers.