[Marc]

Well
I've been looking for awhile now and so far went from looking at the Ruger LCP to the P95 9mm. then a guy through the SR9 in my hands. That was it SR9, well the recall with it and all, don't want to wait that long for a gun.
Then really took an interest in the XD9 9mm. sub-com. went to Basspro and handled the XD9 Sub, then the guy gave me the XD9 4", well the sub really felt top heavy. I understood it didn't even have a mag. in it and took thet into consideration.
So there it was XD9 Sub-com or the 4"? Tough to decide huh?
Well then I just had to read about the Smith & Wesson M&P, and how that felt great and the 3 diff. grip inserts etc.
So I went again the Basspro and held the M&P well....WOW! It felt sweet, so now I am truely torn on which to go with.
Here's how I see it.

XD9 Sub-Com. 9mm
Likes.
(2) Indicators for loaded/cocked
Grip Safety
16+1 Mag which gives you room for the pinky finger.
Dislike
Felt a little unbalanced in my hand. Top heavy.

M&P Sub-Com. 9mm
Likes
Grip felt real comfy + 2 extra inserts
Felt more balanced
Alot easier to work the slide. (hope this makes sense, I'm drawing a blank as the right term as to what it's called when you put mag. in then pull back to load it????) Either way this really made a difference when I had both side by side. M&P was hands down easier to grab and handle to pull the slide back.
$50 Rebate + 2 extra mags
Dislikes
No safety


Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Marc
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