mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 21, 2009 At my 1 on 1 range instruction as part of my NRA class (range portion was rained out on Sunday), I got to shoot a Springfield XD (which was the last gun I wanted to shoot before I made my final decision). I must say, it was a very nice gun and a favorite of my instructor, but my mind keeps going back to how good Caine's M&P 9FS felt and shot for me. So, time to move away from my G26, get me an M&P 9FS and probably a Ruger .22 to practice and plink with. On a positive note, the instructors were very happy with my shooting last night. Managed to get most of my .22, .38+p and 9mm on my 9" paper target, almost all grouped within a hand spread. Have to work on that flinch, MAINLY the flinch right before the 1st trigger pull. Lots of trigger work to do, but the M&P is def my next gun, then a .22. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted October 21, 2009 Great choice...... you wont be disappointed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted October 21, 2009 I see how quickly you put the Glock up for sale. The M&P is a great choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 21, 2009 I see how quickly you put the Glock up for sale. The M&P is a great choice. Yes, would love to trade for an M&P, but chances are slim for that. I am def getting the M&P, as soon as my new permits come in, but figure I should also get a 22 as well. I shot ok with Glock last night. 3 Bulls-eyes at about 27-30' (with a few misses as well). That was at the end of the session when the instructor moved the target down a few inches believing (and proving) my natural sight picture is slightly lower. SOOO can not wait to shoot an M&P again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 21, 2009 Have to work on that flinch, MAINLY the flinch right before the 1st trigger pull. I had this problem when I first started shooting - altho with me, it was dam near every shot. I was anticipating the shot and half the time I was closing BOTH my eyes BEFORE the shot even went off :roll: The one thing that really helped me with this (aside from just shooting more) was shooting the .22 conversion I have for the glock. It helped remind that it's just a loud noise and a flash, and that I didn't need to over think what I was doing. I still find myself flinching from time to time, but it's getting better. Anyway, enjoy the M&P when it comes and definitely pick up a .22 too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks Caine. Funny, may have an opportunity to trade the g26 for an XD tactical. I CERTAINLY liked the XD enough to do the trade, but am also def. buying the M&P I do not think their is a 22 conversion barrel yet for the M&P or XD, but that would be very very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChiroDoc 0 Posted October 21, 2009 I love me Xds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 21, 2009 I did like it when I shot it last night, but Caine knows what I am talking about with the M&P. He was there when I shot it and 3 other 9's right in a row. My accuracy was much better with it then the 92fs, Hi power or G19. if the trade works, I will be looking forward to some trigger time with the XD for sure as that is what I shot the most last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 21, 2009 Yeah, sadly, there's no .22 conversion for the M&Ps that I'm aware of. That would be awesome if there was. Good luck with the XD - i've never actually shot one, but, I know a lot of people love them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 21, 2009 Yeah, sadly, there's no .22 conversion for the M&Ps that I'm aware of. That would be awesome if there was. Good luck with the XD - i've never actually shot one, but, I know a lot of people love them. if it works out, next meet when I have it, you are more then welcome to try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted October 22, 2009 I love me Xds! Me too! But seriously, get whatever feels good in your hands. If it's a Glock, then buy it. If it's a 92FS, then go for it. As long as your buying guns, your supporting the 2nd ammendment and that's all that matters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted October 22, 2009 I love my XD as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted October 22, 2009 both XD's and M&P's are good. you cant go wrong with either. personally, I would probly get the m&p 9. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted October 22, 2009 The XD with a good trigger job is a beautiful gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rauchman 3 Posted October 22, 2009 At my 1 on 1 range instruction as part of my NRA class (range portion was rained out on Sunday), I got to shoot a Springfield XD (which was the last gun I wanted to shoot before I made my final decision). I must say, it was a very nice gun and a favorite of my instructor, but my mind keeps going back to how good Caine's M&P 9FS felt and shot for me. So, time to move away from my G26, get me an M&P 9FS and probably a Ruger .22 to practice and plink with. On a positive note, the instructors were very happy with my shooting last night. Managed to get most of my .22, .38+p and 9mm on my 9" paper target, almost all grouped within a hand spread. Have to work on that flinch, MAINLY the flinch right before the 1st trigger pull. Lots of trigger work to do, but the M&P is def my next gun, then a .22. Is the M&P9FS, the full size model? Am I correct in assuming that there are no 15 rounders available for this model? Which size backstrap were you using? I'm getting an itch for some kind of M&P model myself. I recently handled an M&P45Compact and REALLY like it. Are all the M&P's available w/ thumb safety? I would prefer this. I'm still in my 9mm Glock phase, but could foresee including M&P's in my collection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 22, 2009 I think FS means Full Size, but that's just a guess. I've never seen it written like that till MikeyBoyeeeeeee wrote it There are no currently available 15 round mags for the M&P 9. Only 10 and 17 rounders. I suppose someone could block off the 17s to 15, but, if it's been done, I've never seen or heard about it. I had once been told by someone that an S&W rep told him that S&W would be releasing 15 rounds mags for NJ, but that was months ago, and I have not seen or heard anything about it since that day. Mikey shot my M&P which had the medium backstrap installed that day. All the full size versions are available with a thumb safety. Not sure about the compacts. I have both a Glock19 and the M&P 9. Both are great guns, and even tho I have a slight preference for the Glock, I like the M&P more and more every time I shoot it. The only downside I can find with it is the 10 round mags. I also like the Glock trigger a little better (trigger reset is a bit stronger on the G19), but I'm sure that's a personal preference thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 22, 2009 I thought FS meant Fo Sho? :character-spongebobdance: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dblaze 0 Posted October 23, 2009 That's funny...I wanted the XD originally too, but then I actually shot it and it just doesn't feel as good and the trigger pull doesn't feel as crisp. I am happy I went with the M&P and I am sure you will be too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted October 23, 2009 Altho the M&P was def my fav. and am buying one as soon as permits come in, I am looking forward to the trade for an XD as well. XD def works better for me then the Glock platform. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites