Need Help Deciding

[mtgasten]

trying to decide for my next handgun what i want to get. I choosing between the XD 4" service in 40, a Glock 22, or the Smith M&P 40.....what do you guys think? any suggestions?

 

[lovemachine]

Which one feels better in your hand?

 

[lovemachine]

All of those are GREAT guns. But everyone is different.

Either one will be a good choice. But pick the one that fits in your hands the best.

 

[mtgasten]

well i've shot the XD but havent shot the other two, which i def need to do...anybody got either they wanna let me shoot?? lol

 

[Txlur]

You can pick up a used G22 police trade-in for like, next to nothing. I'd go with that. Find one that's really beat up and talk them down to like 250-300.

 

[mwg]

i,ve had the glock and the xd .they wereboth nice guns. You can't go wrong with any of them.I would pick witch one fits my hand best.

 

[jgreiner]

trying to decide for my next handgun what i want to get. I choosing between the XD 4" service in 40, a Glock 22, or the Smith M&P 40.....what do you guys think? any suggestions?

Well, as an MP owner, I am biased, as well as spoiled...MP of course.

If you want to shoot an MP, give me a shout, you can come up and shoot mine at Applied Ballistics some time.

 

[jgreiner]

well i've shot the XD but havent shot the other two, which i def need to do...anybody got either they wanna let me shoot?? lol

Come on up......will bring my MP Pro 9mm 5" to the range here in Lafayette.

 

[sipowicz30]

Have you been able to shoot each of those models. Choose the one that feels best for you. They are all good weapons.

 

[Bersalover]

leave the glock off the list and get the other two. very fond of the M&P and XD myself.

 

[JohnP82]

All are great so you can't go wrong. Just need to go with what feels best to you. My choice would be Glock, then an XD, I do not like the m&p at all so that would not be an option for me. That is just my personal prefference though. The m&p is a fine handgun with many happy owners, it just isn't for me. The good news is that no matter what you choose you will get a great handgun that will serve you well. Take your time, handle them all as much as possible, and if you can shoot them and then make your decision.

Also, what will be the main purpose for this handgun? Home defense, carry. competition...? If it is to be an EDC don't rule out the G23. Good luck with your decision.

 

[mtgasten]

All are great so you can't go wrong. Just need to go with what feels best to you. My choice would be Glock, then an XD, I do not like the m&p at all so that would not be an option for me. That is just my personal prefference though. The m&p is a fine handgun with many happy owners, it just isn't for me. The good news is that no matter what you choose you will get a great handgun that will serve you well. Take your time, handle them all as much as possible, and if you can shoot them and then make your decision.

Also, what will be the main purpose for this handgun? Home defense, carry. competition...? If it is to be an EDC don't rule out the G23. Good luck with your decision.

main reason for it would be for EDC trying to get used to OC with a full size weapon so that when i become a LEO i'll be good to go

 

[shooter1054]

You know where I stand on the subject

 

[mrortega]

leave the glock off the list and get the other two. very fond of the M&P and XD myself.

Groan!!

 

[rockhopper46038]

You there! Step away from the Tupperware...

Just kidding, sorta. You're going to have to pick them all up and, preferably, shoot them to be sure you're making the right decision.

 

[mtgasten]

You know where I stand on the subject

haha yep i sure do, if it weren't for you i wouldn't know what an XD felt like!

 

[WestSider]

Don't dismiss Ruger. On compacts I have had quite a few (Glock, XD, M&P, PPS) and I prefer my Ruger SR9c to all of them, and it's cheaper too.

 

[JStang314]

check out the glock 23 also. still a .40, slightly smaller but not a subcompact. I recently trader a 22 for a 23 because it fit me better.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I hate saying this, but isn't this why places like Don's Guns exist? Go "rent" a couple different models to find out what fits best in your hand. Then try to do a couple of drills (mag changes, rapid fire w/ mag change, tac reload, etc...) with the top two. Which ever you feel most comfortible with is the winner.

I have owned both XD and Glock. I enjoyed both and would recommend either for reliability and function... which is why I believe it's up to how things work for YOU. :-)

 

[Mackey]

You should add the Beretta Px4 Storm to that list. Get them in your hand ... you'll know.