Ideas for a 9mm

[sdsguy87]

So I'm gettin that itch to buy a new firearm. I currently own a Rock Island 1911 in 45, Sig P229 Enhanced Elite in 40 so I figured my next one should be a 9.

I'm debating between a XD 9 and a M&P 9. I like both because there's a safety other than a trigger safety (not a fan of Glocks). What are the pros and cons of both? I've only shot the XD9. I have average sized hands. Since I'm in SD, ccw isn't of major importance but might be considered if that helps.

[tbc]

XD9 ad M&P 9 are excellent firearms But you should check out this thread with lots of good suggestions

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=737682&highlight=9mm

[toby77]

FNP9 from F N Herstal and I happen to have one for sale listed in the market place lol

[USMC VET]

Why add a new caliber? 40 is pretty much same price as 9 around here

[Socalmedix]

Between the two I would say get the M&P... But if I could recommend outside of your choices, find a nice CZ ... All around amazing firearms.

[Nine2Five]

If you like the feeling of the XD Id suggest taking a look at a Beretta PX4, I really liked the feeling of both, but the PX4 edged out the XD to me.

[toby77]

CZ are good, but are they really that good? I'm Sig guy when it comes to DA/SA and I have shot CZs before from 75b to SP01, definitely better than a glock but I still prefer how Sigs handles. just my two cents

Between the two I would say get the M&P... But if I could recommend outside of your choices, find a nice CZ ... All around amazing firearms.

[Whatisthis?]

M&P9
pros: If you do not like the stock trigger, Apex makes some absolutely fantastic parts to make the trigger fantastic. Low bore axis. Interchangeable grips. No grip safety (I'll touch on this later).
cons: You'll end up wanting an M&P9c, 40c, 45, and a Pro Series.

XD9
pros: some people like the grip. They have been reliable for many people.
cons: Unnecessarily high bore axis. Grip safety. It's not an M&P or Glock.

Some people like safeties... They think it's safer if they have a manual safety, grip safety, and a trigger safety. Really though, the operator is the safety. I'll just leave it at that.

Some people might have tortured their XD with success, but I doubt it could withstand the same abuse that a Glock or M&P can withstand.

Personally, the XD is garbage right away because of the grip safety and high bore axis. I can deal with a high bore axis when the firearm is nice, such as a Sig or 1911, but I refuse to buy an XD when M&Ps and Glocks are around.

[Whatisthis?]

Also, you can always get an M&P40 and then a 9mm conversion barrel.

[rm1911]

Honestly you need to shoot a few. For whatever reasons (well I know the reason. It's because I started and grew up on 1911's ) glocks just never felt right to me. They're great guns and all that. But not my cup of tea. People love them and deservedly so.

My 9 is an older sig 228. I love it. But shoot several and see what fits you. The best 9 is the one you like best. They're all good. They all shoot great. Find what you shoot well.

[Fantomas]

9mm

Rock Island 1911 in 9mm

[Powder_Keg]

Between the two I would say get the M&P... But if I could recommend outside of your choices, find a nice CZ ... All around amazing firearms.

^^^^ This!

If a CZ wasn't an option and I had to pick between the M&P and the XD, I would go with the M&P in 9mm.

[NoSpam]

Here's a pretty good comparison video between Glock, XD, and M&P. It'll give you a good idea about the differences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BX5gJmW7vU

[whipkiller]

CZ are good, but are they really that good? I'm Sig guy when it comes to DA/SA and I have shot CZs before from 75b to SP01, definitely better than a glock but I still prefer how Sigs handles. just my two cents

Yes... yes they are.

I like my Sig very much and it has never failed me, but it didn't take long for my SP-01 to take over nightstand duty from the Sig.

CZ would be my vote if you can find one.

[pc_load_letter]

Neither, get a Beretta 92fs.