made what I feel is a nice upgrade on carry gun

[93civEJ1]

This morning I randomly went to look at guns, left my fullsize M&P 40 with the store and walked out with a brand new XD 45 compact.

[tnhawk]

Congrats on the XD!

[hornett22]

both great guns but you absolutely made a wise upgrade on caliber!

[93civEJ1]

Thanks...I cant wait to shoot it. It probably wasnt the most practical gun for a carry gun (for concealment) but def seems a hair lighter and smaller than the full size m&p I was gonna try.

[Guest The Driller]

should of kept the Mp

[Guest grimel]

What exactly do you consider the upgrade?

[eapking]

What exactly do you consider the upgrade?

In caliber, yes. Otherwise...hmmm....

[hipower]

Whether you consider it an upgrade or not, the XD45 is a great gun.

[93civEJ1]

i consider the upgrade a few things.

caliber

a completely brand new gun that I know the status of

one that i feel more comfortable holding in my hand

lighter

a tiny bit smaller in size

and one that I feel better with the safety features.

Thats the upgrades I consider.

[East_TN_Patriot]

I'd go with the XD over the M&P any day. Not dogging the Smith, but I think the XD is a great design.

[93civEJ1]

again, like all things in the gun world......most things are opinionated. You have fans / non-fans, etc....its mainly a matter of what works best for the consumer.

[Guest UberDuper]

I carry an xd45 compact. Conceals well enough, doesn't put holes in my shirt and goes bang every time I tell it to.

[gl19gobang]

you were waiting on a holster to be delivered, do you have to get another one now that will fit your XD?

[93civEJ1]

you were waiting on a holster to be delivered, do you have to get another one now that will fit your XD?

yes..crossbreed has been contacted before they send it out.

[HOLEPUNCHER]

Congrats! It's always nice to make an upgrade.

[93civEJ1]

I shot it today along with my gf. we both liked shooting it much better than the m&p.

[DaveTN]

I shot it today along with my gf. we both liked shooting it much better than the m&p.

That’s all that counts.

[Deerbnb]

congrats on a new toy !

[Guest Kamikaze]

I have one, it has become my main carry.

[Guest grimel]

i consider the upgrade a few things.

caliber

a completely brand new gun that I know the status of

Caliber - whatever.

What status didn't you know about the M&P?

one that i feel more comfortable holding in my hand

lighter

a tiny bit smaller in size

and one that I feel better with the safety features.

Thats the upgrades I consider.

Okay, those I can see.

[Guest grimel]

congrats on a new toy !

Always like new toys. No need other than wanting a new toy is needed.

[93civEJ1]

Caliber - whatever.

What status didn't you know about the M&P?

Okay, those I can see.

A used gun that I know nothing about it's past.

[93civEJ1]

I finally got my crossbreed in for it....I like it...I have to figure out my perfect cant and whatnot, but it seems fairly comfortable for it to not even be broken in yet.

[Mike]

A used gun that I know nothing about it's past.

Did it go bang when you pulled the trigger?

As far as caliber, several gun savvy ER docs I know can't tell the difference between the damage a 9mm causes and a .45. It really doesnt make a whole hell of a lot of difference. But if it makes you feel better...

Mike

Edited July 24, 2011 by Mike