SA XDSC vs. S&W M&P Compact? - Page 2

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 08:26 PM

I've got an XD 9 service and I'm planning to get either an XD-M 40or an M&P 40.

They are both great guns and I think it comes down to how they feel with you, I haven't heard of any problems with either.

I will say that the grip safety on the XD appeals to me. I've never been comfortable with the Glock theory of a relatively light trigger being a safety (I've had triggers get caught on shirts when I was reholstering). But that's just me.

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 08:31 PM

I read that with the trigger safety on the XD makes it feel spongy, is that true? How do you like the grip and trigger safety when you're shooting it? Does it get in the way or anything?

HowardCohodas · July 21st, 2008, 08:31 PM

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What's the ballpark of "lots" of rounds through it? I heard that the trigger feels spongy, is that true? Does it make that much of a difference if it is?

I have over 500 rounds through my M&P and thousands of dry firings using A-Zoom snap caps. I continue to dry fire using the laser as a guide to how smooth my trigger pull is.

Again, I'm not sufficiently experienced to know about how other triggers feel. However, I would not describe any part of the trigger pull as spongy. The break is clean and the reset matches my current abilities. I occasionally use a timer to see if my split time is improving. It is improving but I still need practice. Of course, the trigger is only a small contributor to split time.

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

I have over 500 rounds through my M&P and thousands of dry firings using A-Zoom snap caps. I continue to dry fire using the laser as a guide to how smooth my trigger pull is.

Again, I'm not sufficiently experienced to know about how other triggers feel. However, I would not describe any part of the trigger pull as spongy. The break is clean and the reset matches my current abilities. I occasionally use a timer to see if my split time is improving. It is improving but I still need practice. Of course, the trigger is only a small contributor to split time.

Who makes the rounds you put through it? And what ones do you use when you carry it?

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

I read that with the trigger safety on the XD makes it feel spongy, is that true? How do you like the grip and trigger safety when you're shooting it? Does it get in the way or anything?

I've never noticed that the trigger feels "spongy" and I don't even notice the grip safety (it's less noticeable than the grip safety on a 1911).

If you can you should find a range where you can rent both guns and see what you think.

HowardCohodas · July 21st, 2008, 08:39 PM

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What was the price range on your laser (if you don't mind my asking)? Where'd you get it at?

I bought it here for $240 including shipping. Mine was the LG-660 for the full size, but the LG-661 sells for the same price. Shooters Resource: CRIMSON TRACE LG661 S&W M&P SUB-COMPACT .357 SIG, M&P 40, M&P 9mm

HowardCohodas · July 21st, 2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

Who makes the rounds you put through it? And what ones do you use when you carry it?

I use Blazer Brass (230 gr) for training and Hornady (230 gr) +P for SD. I've never had any failure that could not be attributed to my error, like failing to properly seat the magazine during a match. That lesson has been well learned.

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wagglebee

I've never noticed that the trigger feels "spongy" and I don't even notice the grip safety (it's less noticeable than the grip safety on a 1911).

If you can you should find a range where you can rent both guns and see what you think.

There isn't any ranges around here. Our town just got really flooded (like 15' of water in most places), and the range here was in the 8' zone of it. What sights do you have on it?

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

I use Blazer Brass (230 gr) for training and Hornady (230 gr) +P for SD. I've never had any failure that could not be attributed to my error, like failing to properly seat the magazine during a match. That lesson has been well learned.

How much recoil does it have? (I own a .357 magnum revolver, so compared to that...)

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 08:51 PM

I've just got the standard sights that came with it. I'm planning to put some night sights on it, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

It's the easiest gun I've ever had as far as cleaning goes and I've put up to 500 rounds at a time through it without a hiccup (it works great with any ammo you put in it).

Sorry to hear about the flooding, but I would definitely recommend finding someplace that you can shoot them before you buy one.

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July 21st, 2008, 08:26 PM	#11
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 164	I've got an XD 9 service and I'm planning to get either an XD-M 40or an M&P 40. They are both great guns and I think it comes down to how they feel with you, I haven't heard of any problems with either. I will say that the grip safety on the XD appeals to me. I've never been comfortable with the Glock theory of a relatively light trigger being a safety (I've had triggers get caught on shirts when I was reholstering). But that's just me.

July 21st, 2008, 08:31 PM	#12
fishhunter828 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Martinsville, IN Posts: 70	I read that with the trigger safety on the XD makes it feel spongy, is that true? How do you like the grip and trigger safety when you're shooting it? Does it get in the way or anything?

July 21st, 2008, 08:51 PM	#20
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 164	I've just got the standard sights that came with it. I'm planning to put some night sights on it, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. It's the easiest gun I've ever had as far as cleaning goes and I've put up to 500 rounds at a time through it without a hiccup (it works great with any ammo you put in it). Sorry to hear about the flooding, but I would definitely recommend finding someplace that you can shoot them before you buy one.