Opinion on these Handguns

[BeerAdvocate]

I am in the market for a new Handgun. What do you think of one of these 3:

Springfield XD
Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm
Glock 17

[loki]

depends on what you want to do with it but all of them are fine guns

[MiamiE]

Those are some big boys. I live the S&W MP, but I would almost always go with the Glock. I hate the Springfield safety mechanism!

[loki]

Originally Posted by MiamiE

Those are some big boys. I live the S&W MP, but I would almost always go with the Glock. I hate the Springfield safety mechanism!

so you're anti-grip and trigger safety? can i ask why

[emopunker2004]

Glock all day

[Remo]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Glock all day

I used to say that until about 6 mos. ago when I was one of the test guinea pigs for the S&W M&P for our department, now with all things equal I love the M&P. I loved my glock because it went bang every time, clean, dirty, wet, dry it didn't matter the thing always worked.

Well I have put a few thousand rounds through my M&P and it functions every bit as good as the Glock, the big upside of the M&P is that it is just a sexy gun, the lines are alot better than the Glock and the interchangeable back strap is great (although the Glock Gen 4 has them now). The big thing is the angle of the grip, I was always fighting to find the front sight of my Glock but not with the M&P I pull up and my front sight is right in line with the rear no more canting the front sight down to get a good sight picture, the grip on the M&P is more like a 1911. anyways my .02

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

I used to say that until about 6 mos. ago when I was one of the test guinea pigs for the S&W M&P for our department, now with all things equal I love the M&P. I loved my glock because it went bang every time, clean, dirty, wet, dry it didn't matter the thing always worked.

Well I have put a few thousand rounds through my M&P and it functions every bit as good as the Glock, the big upside of the M&P is that it is just a sexy gun, the lines are alot better than the Glock and the interchangeable back strap is great (although the Glock Gen 4 has them now). The big thing is the angle of the grip, I was always fighting to find the front sight of my Glock but not with the M&P I pull up and my front sight is right in line with the rear no more canting the front sight down to get a good sight picture, the grip on the M&P is more like a 1911. anyways my .02

Had an m&p, prefer the glock

[Negncic]

I carry the M&P .40cal subcompact. Feels great. Shoots great. Great gun.

[JE3146]

Depends on your shooting stance. Test fire each (or at least hold and aim) before coming to a conclusion. It won't be much benefit to you to hear it from a bunch of people with different opinions. You've already settled on 3 great platforms.

Glock will obviously be the benchmark to beat, but neither the XD or the M&P are slouches.

As someone noted, the grip safety on the XD is a huge annoyance. One that would prevent me from owning it. Trigger safeties aren't that big of a deal imho.

[MurphysLaw]

Originally Posted by JE3146

Depends on your shooting stance. Test fire each (or at least hold and aim) before coming to a conclusion. It won't be much benefit to you to hear it from a bunch of people with different opinions. You've already settled on 3 great platforms.

try to get some range time with each, sometimes putting holes in paper tells way more about how a gun fits how you shoot than anything else

[Ranger_B]

Say what you will about grip safeties but they do come in handy now and then. I.E. http://acidcow.com/pics/18523-worn-l...ccidental.html

I would say all three are comparable. Best shoot them and see which shoots and feels best to you. Dont forget to consider all the other things like holsters, spare mags and and sight changes you would want when looking into price.

[Barcode]

I have 2 XD's one 45 and one 40 and love them both. Have never had a problem with either one.

[Bill86]

I personally hate the glock frame more than life itself. They were not meant to be held by the human hand.

The best thing to do though is either shoot each of them or at least go to a gun shop and decided which fits your hands best.

Originally Posted by Bill86

I personally hate the glock frame more than life itself. They were not meant to be held by the human hand.

I agree...Personally, not a very comfortable grip. The S & W has three interchangeable grips you can choose from, if I'm not mistaken. I bought the S&W M&P .40 and I love it.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by Angus

I agree...Personally, not a very comfortable grip. The S & W has three interchangeable grips you can choose from, if I'm not mistaken. I bought the S&W M&P .40 and I love it.

Gen 4 glocks have the interchangeable grips

[357]

Originally Posted by Bill86

I personally hate the glock frame more than life itself. They were not meant to be held by the human hand.

The best thing to do though is either shoot each of them or at least go to a gun shop and decided which fits your hands best.

I don't hate them, I just won't buy one. I agree, the Glock is about as ergonomic as a cinderblock, but that's my personal opinion. I'm a 1911 man myself, Kimber to be more specific. As the others have said, you have to find what you like.

If you plan on carrying, that too is a big thing to consider. A lot of people go out and get compact Glocks and other short-barrel double-stack handguns. I prefer the single-stack 1911 because it is thin and easy to carry with an inside the waistband (IWB) holster. Many of the double-stack weapons are not so easy to carry that way. I prefer an IWB for concealed carry, so the 1911 works well for me. If you prefer middle of the back, cross-draw, shoulder, or many other holsters, your options will vary accordingly.

[HollywoodQue]

Here is my street enforcement arsenal.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by captain53

Depends on which one fits your hand and operates in a way that feels comfortable to you. Even though I am not an M&P fan they are all good quality but the one that fits me may not fit you so my preference does not matter.

This.

Go to a gun shop/range where you can shoot a bunch and see what works for you best.

I have carried a Glock 17 on duty for almost 20 years because it is our mandatory issue gun. I don't even think about carrying it off duty, so that tells you what I think of that gun (for me, of course).

[floydpink]

Before I carried, I had a 357 Magnum for home defense.

Once I started carrying, it wasn't practical to carry such a large gun and being a revolver fan, the Smith and Wesson 642 Airweight 38 was a perfect fit for my small frame body.

I know it's only 5 shots, but if I need more, I am in a prolonged gunfight and nothing will probably help.

There is no comparing the reliability

[Ratters]

Originally Posted by icehog3

This.

Go to a gun shop/range where you can shoot a bunch and see what works for you best.

I have carried a Glock 17 on duty for almost 20 years because it is our mandatory issue gun. I don't even think about carrying it off duty, so that tells you what I think of that gun (for me, of course).

+2 Go find out what works best for you. Most indoor ranges rent or find buddies to let you try theirs.

Then go buy a 1911.