XD Glock M&P

XD GLOCK M&P

  • Springfield XD

    Votes: 83 34.4%

  • Glock

    Votes: 85 35.3%

  • Smith & Wesson M&P

    Votes: 73 30.3%
  • Total voters
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A lot of people I know of that are looking at getting their first handgun for personal and home defense seem to juggle between Springfield XDs Glocks and Smith & Wesson M&Ps. Lets just open up a can of worms and ask what opinion do you have between the 3 for a novice firearm owner.
 
All 3 are fine guns and have their good and bad points but I do not consider any a good first choice for a novice. As a general rule, if someone has to ask for advice they probably should start with a revolver.

An auto can be used as a first gun if the person is willing to commit to a lot of practice and is willing to taka a class or have an experienced shooter work with them.
 
I like the design of the M&P, And out of the three it certainly feels best in my hand.
 
I've been lurking at THR for quite some time now, and I (finally) registered just so I could vote for the Steyr M-series pistols. IMO they can go head to head with any of the polymer wonderguns out there, and have a few distinct advantages to boot. My S9 has been 100% reliable with FMJ and JHP ammo, and feels unbelievably great in my hands.

-m00t
 
I have an M&P that was test fired February 07, and had a few problems with it. First, it wouldn't feed hollow points so I sent it back and they polished the feed ramp but then the slide didn't lock back on an empty magazine after firing, so they had to replace the slide stop. It's been OK since then, but honestly if I could do it over again I wouldn't have gotten it. If it takes 200 rounds to find out it doesn't feed hollow points 100% of the time, what if you needed to use it after firing only 199? In principle I wouldn't want a gun that I have to feel out. Would I trust it with my life now? Yeah I do now that it's been sent back a couple times, that's why I'm not selling it, but from my own experience I just can't recommend it.
 
I've compared 3 similar guns, G26, XD9 compact, M&P 9c.

Glocks aren't as comfortable nor are the triggers all that nice. I dislike the grip angle.

I hate the XD trigger pull, from reset to break there is about 1/8" it should be at the same place. The barrel is so much higher than the grip than the other two guns it causes muzzle flip really bad. The grip is relatively small which is what I like. Very accurate. After I figured out the trigger, I was able to keep my groups around 2" at 10yds.

M&P is my favorite, the barrel is extremely low compared to the grip, The trigger is decent after 500 rounds, reset isn't super positive. I've since done a trigger job on mine and its incredible.
I'll easily shoot 2" groups at 10 yards with this one. It handles recoil very well, swappable backstraps etc.

I carry a M&P, it does a great job for me for every day carry, very comfortable.

Now if I was somewhere hostile, where I'd be betting my life on it every day I'd definitely choose a Glock over the other two.


Jon
 
Shot a bunch-o-Glocks, owned several XDs (kept the subcompact 40) never touched an M&P... yet

a total novice should probably start with, lessons.

.... then renting them all

... then buy the XD :evil:
 
I just had to make this decision myself. Except it was only between the XD and the M&P. The Glock just didn't feel good in my hand. I decided to go with the M&P because it felt better in my hand and a few other personal reasons. First trip to the range (ever) I put the first 20 shots in a 3 inch group at 12 yards. Towards the end of the trip my groups got a lot worse, but that was because I was getting tired and sloppy. It had zero stoppages.

They will probably all serve you well, just buy the one you like the best.
 
I think for the money, Glock is going to be the best all-around bang for the buck.

I don't like XDs at all.

Never owned an M&P, but I hear good things. If forced to choose however, Glock over M&P.


-T.
 
All are fine guns. I've shot an XD and the folks own one. Some people say it has a lot of muzzle flip because of the high barrel axis, I've yet to notice it though. Compared to my CZ40p that barrel stays perfectly horizontal shot to shot, if you ask me. Plus, I think a gun needs at least one safety, and in my book trigger safeties don't count!
 
I bought the XD before the M&P came out. What I liked over the Glock at the time was:

Angle of the handle
Grip Safety
Loaded chamber and cocked indicator

I like the idea of adjustable backstraps, though, and my next purchase may be an M&P or an XDM.
 
For folks new to the discipline of arms, I think mindset is perhaps the factor that determines success and safe handling.

Training from a competent (professional with references) instructor is at the beginning of the journey, worth more than the "right" pistol. I'd almost go so far as to say that the money that you'd invest in a personal firearm would be better spent on firearms training with a professional. Even better if the training is one-on-one.

With the correct investment in knowledge and training, you will be saving yourself money in the long run, in that (I'd wager) you'll be making a more self-aware and educated decsion as to the kind of pistol that suits your needs and style. In a sense, what you learned is less about pistols and more about yourself, but that's another chapter. ;)

A good instructor will be able to provide different platforms for your lessons, e.g., 1911s, revolvers, MPs, Glocks, XDs, HKs, CZs, Berettas, etc. You'll have the benefit of trying different platforms during your lessons and you'll have the benefit of professional-grade training.

:D

Good luck.
 
Go rent them at a range and see which one works best for you. All are fine pistols, but if it doesnt fit you well, it doesn't really matter as you most likely wont shoot it well. Get some quality instruction, lots of trigger time with a .22 and make your own informed decision as to what works for you.
 
I have several of all three makes and all, with their differances, are fine guns. If a novice is not going to spend the the time and money to train I agree with those who say get a revlover...say a 4" S&W 66 with .38 +P ammo would be a good one to consider.
 
Well, I just bought a Springfield XD-40 4" Service Model Bi-Tone... so I guess since the choices were the XD, Glock and M&P I am going to have to vote for the XD...
 
I own or have shot all of them. I prefer the M&P's grip shape, pointing and other ergonomics over the Glock or XD, as well as the trigger action. I would not get rid of the Glock 19 I've had for ten years, however. In fact, something that would endear the M&P even more is to make an intermediate-sized one the size of the Glock 19. :)
 
My first pistol was a glock 19, and I am 100percent satisfied with the purchase.

It is a glock, all I have to say.
 
I say see which one fits your hand best and points best.

How well they point might be something you can't really tell until more experienced with handguns; but you can sure tell whether the grip fits your hand or not.

Try the trigger. Shopping for guns is the only time I pull a trigger without a good backstop, but you want to know how the trigger pulls. CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK THE CHAMBER/MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED! (You should do this first when the gun is handed to you). The gun salesman has generally checked it before he handed it to you, but that means nothing. Check it yourself. Point it at a wall when you try it.

Does your finger reach the trigger comfortably? Does it feel "right"? Triggers are probably another area that's kinda difficult to evaluate without experience. The M&P probably has the best trigger of the three, but you can get used to any of them.

Ideally, would be best to shoot them as previously suggested.

I'd get a compact (in between full size & sub-compact), in case you ever want to carry it. You give up very little over a full size weapon, IMHO.

I own Glocks for now, but didn't vote in your poll as I think highly of all three.
 
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