SO, when are you making the decision? Don't forget to post it. Everyone wants to hear all about your new M&P
HAHAHA, Funny you should say that.... I was at the gun store pricing the 2, and the XDM was $195 more than the M&P, and i also just found out Springfields (except maybe the 1911's?) are made in Brazil which shocked me, i always thought they were made in the U.S. which is another strike for the XDM. So unless i shoot the XDM a hell of alot better than the M&P its pretty much no contest. Now im not sure if i was pricing a standard M&P or the Pro series which seems like a much have if i go with the M&P. On another note, looks like there will be a gun show here on June 4th and 5th, so i may try to hold out till then to buy one (I hear guns are typically cheaper at shows). Should be a good time.
I bought my M&P9 Pro 4.25" with night sites from Bud's Gun Shop for $564 +/- a few dollars... I like the XDm but don't think it's worth the extra $100 or so more than the Glock or M&P
i also just found out Springfields (except maybe the 1911's?) are made in Brazil which shocked me, i always thought they were made in the U.S. which is another strike for the XDM.
$100 more? I paid $584 for a XD tactical and $598 for a XDm45.
I stumbled on the link below off of an ammo ballistics thread. The source is a well respected LEO. I've never fired an XD. I know there are MANY on here that love them. Not to thread jack, (or "bash" the ED), but is the comment below accurate? Is it an issue on early generations or still current?
"XD's are a no go for serious use--the inability to retract the slide without engaging the grip safety makes one-hand injured operation very difficult with the XD--this is a deal breaker for me. In addition, in some government tests, XD's (particularly the .40's) have broken a lot of parts compared to other pistols being tested...I'll take a 9 mm Glock or M&P any day of the week over an XD."
Link to thread: Service Pistol Duty and Self-Defense Loads - M4Carbine.net Forums
The only good advice is to just suggest you borrow or rent and see which works for you best.