XD 9mm vs. Sig P250: Can you help me decide?

[AR15thur]

Like the title says:
I've got a choice between an XD and a P250.

I've shot the P250 and thought it felt pretty good, the trigger is kind of weird, but my accuracy didn't seem all that great with it. I found myself taking more time to reacquire the target than I had with a friend's Glock. I don't know if it was muzzle flip, recoil or what.

I have no experience with the XD, but I have handled it and like the way the grip feels better than the P250.

I can basically get either for the same price. Both have a bonus that the other doesn't offer. The XD comes with the stock holster, and the P250 comes with night sights.

Can anyone offer a suggestion?

 

[mhillsing23]

I haven't handled the P250 besides a quick fondle at the local shop. I do have two XDs, a Service and a Sub Compact. XDs fit my hand like a glove. They have both been 100% reliable. If the XD fits, get it.

 

[rellascout]

Get whichever one fits your hand better. Which frame and grip was on the P250 when you were shooting it?

I like my P250. To me the only negatives are the long trigger pull and it cost.... I got mine for an excellent price used and do not plan on selling it.

The XDs are fine but long term the Sig is a better gun IMHO.

 

[Marcus L.]

I'm usually a big fan of Sigs, but I think Sig missed the mark with the P250. That DAO thing really isn't very intuitive for quick and accurate shooting as much as their classic DA/SA is. I know they get a lot of DAK pistol sales to various agencies, but the officers don't pick that, the upper brass does to limit liability. If you want a compact Sig, go with a P229, P239, or P232.

 

[rellascout]

I'm usually a big fan of Sigs, but I think Sig missed the mark with the P250. That DAO thing really isn't very intuitive for quick and accurate shooting as much as their classic DA/SA is. I know they get a lot of DAK pistol sales to various agencies, but the officers don't pick that, the upper brass does to limit liability. If you want a compact Sig, go with a P229, P239, or P232.

I disagree... many people shoot DOA very well firing quickly and accurately.... like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdb030z5rbQ&feature=related

 

[Jordan85]

Both have a bonus that the other doesn't offer. The XD comes with the stock holster, and the P250 comes with night sights.

IMO, the holster that comes w/ the XD should not be a determining factor, especially when you can get an Uncle Mikes for $10 that is better. Night sites, OTOH, will cost close to $100 to add to any gun. Just my .02

 

[rellascout]

The holster with the XD is nothing to write home about... range work at best IMHO....

The real cost issue with the P250 is 1 mag and then $30 for additional ones....

I got mine with 6 mags and the small frame for almost what it cost NIB

 

[AR15thur]

the Sig comes with 2 mags as well, does this sweeten the deal anymore?

Also, if I go the Sig route, does anyone know where to get the grip modules? I think a larger grip would fix what problems I've had with the p250.

 

[usmarine0352_2005]

Go to the range and shoot an XD.


I really liked it, it has great pointability and is accurate. And it's cheaper then the Sig.

 

[rellascout]

Top Gun supply has them I believe...

In the end my advice is never to buy a gun that does not fit your hand perfectly...

If the pistol does not fit you move on to the next one. In the long run you will be better off.

 

[Water-Man]

If the XD feels better, that's the one to get. As an added bonus, it's a great pistol!