SA XDSC vs. S&W M&P Compact? - Page 4

Joe70 · July 21st, 2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

Does the XD being chunkier than the M&P make that much of a difference when you carry it? How does the trigger pull feel?

Just my two cents worth, but I sold my XD.40 compact because it was too chunky for me (and I'm a big guy). I just didn't feel good about trying to conceal it and sold it to purchase a used Glock 30. To me, the Glock 30 is much easier to conceal and feels better re pointing. I had to adjust my grip on the XD because it naturally pointed high when drawn while the Glock seems to point right on. Your situation may be different.
I did like the grip safety though but I favor .45s so that may have had something to do with it. I've never held a M&P so can't comment on it. I have no regret in going from the XD to the Glock.

Joe

HowardCohodas · July 21st, 2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

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

Sorry about the flooding. I don't have experience firing the M&P under water. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Not enough experience to compare. However, the M&P design gets the hand very close to the barrel to minimize the torque. I've had long sessions (150-200 rounds) without hand discomfort. Flip is manageable for me. You'll have to try it to see how it works for you.

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 09:11 PM

Nope, no recalls that I've heard of. The slide finish on the older models wasn't the greatest, but they took care of that a long time ago.

HowardCohodas · July 21st, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

The XD has the trigger and grip safety, where's the one at on the M&P?

No grip safety on M&P.

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

Sorry about the flooding. I don't have experience firing the M&P under water. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Not enough experience to compare. However, the M&P design gets the hand very close to the barrel to minimize the torque. I've had long sessions (150-200 rounds) without hand discomfort. Flip is manageable for me. You'll have to try it to see how it works for you.

Haha with how much ya'll are talking about how well they're made, it wouldn't surprise me if they did fire under water. *scarcasim*

So basically, between the XD and the M&P, it comes down to: How it feels in my hand. And the price. Right?

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

No grip safety on M&P.

So then where's the safety at on the M&P then?

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fishhunter828

So then where's the safety at on the M&P then?

They call it a trigger.

fishhunter828 · July 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM

Oh, so there is no "safety" on it then. Just the trigger, not being pulled. That's good to know. Do you carry it with a round already in the chamber?

TheShadow · July 21st, 2008, 09:27 PM

A passive trigger safety prevents the weapon from firing unless the trigger is fully depressed preventing discharge even if the weapon is dropped

wagglebee · July 21st, 2008, 09:28 PM

I've got the XD which has the grip safety. That was one of the things that helped my decision. The long trigger pull on a revolver is fine with me, but I'm not a fan of the Glock theory of just using the trigger as a safety.

July 21st, 2008, 09:27 PM	#39
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July 21st, 2008, 09:11 PM	#33
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 164	Nope, no recalls that I've heard of. The slide finish on the older models wasn't the greatest, but they took care of that a long time ago.

July 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM	#38
fishhunter828 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Martinsville, IN Posts: 70	Oh, so there is no "safety" on it then. Just the trigger, not being pulled. That's good to know. Do you carry it with a round already in the chamber?

July 21st, 2008, 09:28 PM	#40
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 164	I've got the XD which has the grip safety. That was one of the things that helped my decision. The long trigger pull on a revolver is fine with me, but I'm not a fan of the Glock theory of just using the trigger as a safety.