M&P45 or Xdm45

[Mglii]

Ok I have time and the money to purchase 1 More firearm before the november election. I want a polymer frame striker fired .45 acp with at least a 4 in barrel. this will more then likely replace my .40 Px4 storm as my primary carry

I have narrowed my selection down to 2 firearms any thoughts or advise would be greatly appreciated


Product: Smith & Wesson M&P45 - Black

Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(M)® Polymer Handgun

 

[KLB]

Go shoot them both and see which one you like better

 

[EvilElmo]

My vote goes for the XDm, but really your best choice is whichever one feels better in your hand.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I don't like Smith & Wesson, but even I have to admit the .45 M&P feels decent. That said, Glock is still the standard for polymer striker fired guns, and the later generations have better triggers than the original Glocks. I wouldn't rule out the Glock 21 unless it doesn't fit your hand well.

 

[g+16]

Only knowledge is of the xdm, never had my hands on the S/W. With the interchangable backstrap it may fit your hand better than the s/w or a clock, but maybe not again. Try to fire as many different one's as possible to see what feels best and shoot's best with your hand. just my

 

[Shoots4Fun]

My vote goes for the XDm.

Mine goes to the XDm as well. Love my 9mm version...

 

[ZX-14R]

My vote would to to either a Glock 21 Gen4 or the M&P45. XD's are a distant third behind those for me. Grip safeties are a terrible idea in my opinion.

 

[Solitaire]

I'd say a midsize M&P 45 would be your best bet for daily carry. 10+1 capacity and a 4" barrel, lighter in weight than a comparable XDm, and without the unnecessary grip safety.

That said, my everyday carry pistol is a Glock 36. I think 6+1 capacity with a spare mag giving me a total of 13 rounds of .45 HST rounds is plenty for pretty much any civilian carry need. I like the light weight of the piece, about 27 ounces loaded, vs much more weight and bulk in higher capacity .45 platforms. Especially XD's, those things are bricks.