I just recently purchased an M&P 9 after being a Glock man. I like all the features that they do versus the Glock. I also sold VUPD his Pro model and yes there is a noticable difference. That is why I am sending mine back to Smith and for 130 bucks having a Pro trigger job done. As earlier stated I like the feel of the XDM but can't get by the fact that it is Croatian.
I'm wanting to shoot that Pro model as well, I'd much rather compete with an American gun and have to admit it does feel great in the hand. I saw one at Elmore's and really like it.