Which to go with?

[Guest cdsusong]

I have been researching three guns that I have narrowed my search to. I am looking for the best fit for me in a 9mm for IDPA type format shooting. I like the M&P because of the interchangable back straps, I have small hands, I also like the XD because it comes in a 5" tactical barrel length. Also the FNP 9mm because it just feels good. Do I need the 5" barrel for the IDPA format or will a 4" do? I currently shoot a Glock 19 and do fairly well with it. What do you guys think? Stick with the Glock (it is kind of chunky for me) go with the M&P for the thinner grip or go for the 5" taticle, or just go for the FNP? Any help would be great.

[TripleDigitRide]

My personal opinion--Go with the XD.

[tnroadrunner]

To shoot in IDPA you should shoot what you carry, at least that's the way it should work. I carry an XD9 service 4 inch and this is what I also shoot in IDPA. Love my XD's.

[Guest wheelgunner100]

Shoot what fits you the best. I like my Glock 19 but if it doesn't fit your hand you will never be able to shoot up to your potential. The M&P might be the ticket. Barrel length isn't as big a deal. I shoot what I carry.

[The Rabbi]

If you're going to "game" it do it right.

My vote is for the Beretta Px4 in 9mm. It is the best polymer framed pistol I have shot to date. I actually got one with the idea of shooting IDPA with it but someone wanted it more than me.

[TGO David]

Just for the record...

The M&P 9mm Pro and 9mm "L" are both coming out soon. Both have a 5-inch barrel and the Pro adds a high visibility fiber optic front sight. If the XD 9mm Tactical appeals to you for the longer barrel but you prefer the adjustable grip size of the M&P, you'll soon be able to have it both ways.

My "gamer" gun is an XD 9mm Tactical but I'll very likely step over to the 5-inch M&P as soon as it is available.

[molonlabetn]

I like my XD-9 Tactical, but I really don't think that it's the 'utimate' gaming gun by any means. Try them all would be my first reccommendation, but honestly, if you're so accustomed to your G19, why not look at a G34?

[Guest cdsusong]

Well I thought about the G34 but I want to see if I can get away from the thickness of the Glock grip. With smaller hands the Glock is a bit chunky for my accuracy. I shoot the 19 well but I want to go to the next level if possible and I thought a smaller grip would help me get there. I like the sound of the M&P 5" tactical coming soon.

[TGO David]

Here's some info on the new M&P 5-inch guns...

M&P 9L

M&P 9 Pro

[Guest jcramin]

I have been researching three guns that I have narrowed my search to. I am looking for the best fit for me in a 9mm for IDPA type format shooting. I like the M&P because of the interchangable back straps, I have small hands, I also like the XD because it comes in a 5" tactical barrel length. Also the FNP 9mm because it just feels good. Do I need the 5" barrel for the IDPA format or will a 4" do? I currently shoot a Glock 19 and do fairly well with it. What do you guys think? Stick with the Glock (it is kind of chunky for me) go with the M&P for the thinner grip or go for the 5" taticle, or just go for the FNP? Any help would be great.

Same with me. BUT I will start out shooting single stack 1911 because thats what I have now

[Guest cdsusong]

I believe, if I am not mistaken (and that very well could be) if you shoot 45cal that puts you in a different division than the 9mm? By that I mean in the IDPA format? Anyone have info on that issue?

Tungsten, thanks for the info on the 5" soon to be. I will wait and see what they feel like. What would be great, would be if I got my hands on one to see how I shoot with it.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

My vote would go the 5" M&P. I love my 4" M&P9. I will probably pick up one of the 5" models to keep it company once they are available.

[Guest price g]

:)If you are looking at the M&P that would be stock service pistol [ssp] Any caliber is legal in this class as long as it meets ssp guidelines. CDP custom defense pistol is .45 only.

[deerslayer]

.45 1911s are strictly CDP, which is simply an 8-shot .45. A .45 M&P, on the other hand, could be used in CDP with 8+1, or in SSP w/ 10+1. A 1911 cannot be used in SSP because it is not double action.

[Guest price g]

.45 1911s are strictly CDP, which is simply an 8-shot .45. A .45 M&P, on the other hand, could be used in CDP with 8+1, or in SSP w/ 10+1. A 1911 cannot be used in SSP because it is not double action.

What he said:rolleyes:

[Smith]

I've had the FNP and XD and I would go for the Walther P99! I have small hands as well and the P99 is the best gun I've ever had, in the polymer variety.

[10Kilr]

You might check on the HK family of pistols. The P2000 has interchangeable back straps. I have been shooting a UPS-C for a while now with no problems.