GLOCK, M&P, or XD ???

[LittleJohn]

Hey guys I am looking for some opinions on a pistol selection. I am not a pistol shooter and need to learn and become proficient with it.
This is not going to be a plinker, I am going into law enforcement and this is going to be my service weapon. I am going to take some tactical lessons from a pro, once  I make my choice. I am leaning toward to .40 cal too

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE AND OPINIONS!!!!!

[CAMPMEAT]

 The cops will train you for free, why waste your money. All my cop friends carry 40's.

[Mark Brenckle]

Call around to some ranges in your area and see if they have them to rent.  We went to Norpoint in Marysville and shot 5 or 6 different 9MM's in an hour (2 of us, gun rental and a box of shells for about $50).  That's a hard choice between the Glock and M&P, both great guns.  Never shot the XD.  It'll have to be how it feels to you.

[LittleJohn]

The cops will train you for free, why waste your money. All my cop friends carry 40's.

They are buying me the gun, I just don't want to show up and not have a clue and not be able to hit my A$$. Thanks for the relies!!!

[Jason]

Take a look at the the FN FNP-40, It's a nice shooter.

[huntandjeep]

M&P

[Antlershed]

I have owned an M&P and now I have two XD's. The M&P was very picky on ammo. I had one box that only half of them fired, and the firing pin did hit the primer. I sent it in to S&W and the tested it and said the firing pin was within spec. I got rid of it after that. Both my XD's will shoot whatever I throw at them. I have the sub-compact, and the 4" service model. Never owned or shot a Glock.

[jackelope]

I like the comfort and the reliabbility of the Glocks. They'll eat anything you throw at them plus they feel comfortable in my hand. The XD's feel top heavy to me. I know they're good guns. I believe these pistols to be like backpacks...lots of good ones, you got to find one that fits you well. I just bought Glock #2, a Gen 3 Glock 23... .40 compact. Nice size.
My G22 was awesome too, just a little big.

[HntnFsh]

Beings your life could depend on it I would go with an XD probably the most reliable semi auto out there, and accurate.If it fits you well.

[LittleJohn]

Thanks for the input guys!! Keep it coming

[HntnFsh]

Go look at XDtalk.com  Tons of great info!

[CAMPMEAT]

The cops will train you for free, why waste your money. All my cop friends carry 40's.

They are buying me the gun, I just don't want to show up and not have a clue and not be able to hit my A$$. Thanks for the relies!!!

Don't worry. You will be taught the right way. I'd say you'll end up with a Glock.

[CAMPMEAT]

I like the comfort and the reliabbility of the Glocks. They'll eat anything you throw at them plus they feel comfortable in my hand. The XD's feel top heavy to me. I know they're good guns. I believe these pistols to be like backpacks...lots of good ones, you got to find one that fits you well. I just bought Glock #2, a Gen 3 Glock 23... .40 compact. Nice size.
My G22 was awesome too, just a little big.

 

jackelope.
Check out the Blackhawk Cross Six holster. I just got one for my Glock 23 and love it. I have the XD 45 and it is very top heavy.

[mallard79]

Gotta be a glock. XD felt top heavy to me as well. All the glocks i have ever shot ate everything i threw at it. They have been around a long time with a great reputation to back them up.  All are good guns....hit up a range that rents them and shoot them...the one that fits and shoots well is the one you should get. Good luck and let us know what you get.

[demontang]

So I personally like xd over glocks. The way glocks recoil and fit just isn't right to me. My xd wil chew throw anything I put in the mag and it's pretty accurate and I've nailed a coyote with it too. It's really about what you like and can shoot well the flock and xd both have good services records.