Need help deciding-M&P40C or XD40 Mod 2

[gabrigger]

Hey INGO, I have the wants for a new pistol. I like both the S&W M&P40C and the Springfield XD40 Mod 2. I have shot the M&P40C and liked it, with the exception that the recoil seemed greater than my SR40C. This is the only handgun that I have ever shot that gave me a sore hand. The grip fit me so-so, but I think that is because it was a rental gun with only one palm swell available. My guess is that it would fit fine with another backstrap/palm swell. I have not shot the XD40 Mod 2, but have handled it in a couple of stores. It seems to fit extremely well in my hand. I am torn between the two, so I would like to see if anyone has experiences with either, or both. A caliber change is not in the works, whichever I choose will be 40 S&W. Any thoughts/input are greatly appreciated.

 

[seedubs1]

Depends if you want a grip zone or not.

 

[bjenkins]

Can only speak for the M&Pc I have and carry the nine 9 and love it. Had the forty and loved it also.

 

[rkwhyte2]

My vote is for the M&P. I have a 9c with a Apex forward set sear and the Apex polymer trigger. If I'm not carrying my PPS I'm carrying the M&P.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

M&P vote here. better platform with better aftermarket.

 

[Papadaca]

My vote is for the M&P. I have a 9c with a Apex forward set sear and the Apex polymer trigger. If I'm not carrying my PPS I'm carrying the M&P.

For carry bro, id rec u out that trigger back to stock, a city attorney will use that against u, if you ever have to use it in self defense.

 

[Papadaca]

I have owned both mp9 and 40c I would rec it in a hot minute. Fits just right in your hand, im guessing sw got somw pointers from walther,
Accuracy, will out shoot a glock any day of the week. Very reliable pistol, when I lived in Atlanta, I carried a set of twins. You cant go wring w sw

 

[venenoindy]

I only handle the XD and it feels awful good in my hand.