Polymer .45's: XD vs FNP vs M&P

nick112207 · 08-28-2009, 01:03 AM

What are your guys opinions? Doing a google search seems to come up with posts that i don't think are too unbiased (XDtalk and FNForum).

So i come to you guys. One thing i do like about the FNP is an exposed hammer, but otherwise, i think they all look good.

So let fly the opinions, reviews, and knowledge (preferably based on first hand experience)

Thanks all

Twitch2120 · 08-28-2009, 08:05 PM

i really like my XDm. the XD's are great pistols for the money

Bravo · 08-30-2009, 08:44 AM

This thread is going to be very biased

I'm an M&P owner here, sooo........

I've got over 1500 rounds through my M&P Fullsize 9mm, zero failures to speak of. Feeds 9mm slugs of all weights. The trigger is Glock-like, and takes getting used to.

Aside from that, I would trust my life to it if I ever had to defend myself.

The XDm is a great gun as well. Of the three that you listed, you really can't go wrong. Keep in mind, the S&W will probably be cheapest (and made in the US, and have a lifetime warranty). The FNP may also have those characteristics. The Springfield isn't made on US soil, and may not have the lifetime warranty.

Twitch2120 · 08-30-2009, 11:24 AM

the XD and XDm are made in croatia. springfield offers a lifetime warrenty on them to the ORIGINAL owner. for what its worth though. 1000 rounds of 9mm through my XDm with 0 problems. all ammo types too. fmj, hp, +p, even a box of cast leads got swallowed

Bravo · 08-30-2009, 12:14 PM

Yup, like I said, you can't go wrong with the M&P, XD/m, or FNP.

Best thing to do is to get your hands on all 3, and see which feels the best to you.

TeeRex · 08-30-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm a fan of the XD, but they are none junk so it is going to be 100% personal preference.

08-28-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
nick112207 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 574	Polymer .45's: XD vs FNP vs M&P What are your guys opinions? Doing a google search seems to come up with posts that i don't think are too unbiased (XDtalk and FNForum). So i come to you guys. One thing i do like about the FNP is an exposed hammer, but otherwise, i think they all look good. So let fly the opinions, reviews, and knowledge (preferably based on first hand experience) Thanks all

08-28-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Twitch2120 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 435	i really like my XDm. the XD's are great pistols for the money __________________ The right to bear arms is WAY less ludicrous than the right to arm bears!

08-30-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,294	This thread is going to be very biased I'm an M&P owner here, sooo........ I've got over 1500 rounds through my M&P Fullsize 9mm, zero failures to speak of. Feeds 9mm slugs of all weights. The trigger is Glock-like, and takes getting used to. Aside from that, I would trust my life to it if I ever had to defend myself. The XDm is a great gun as well. Of the three that you listed, you really can't go wrong. Keep in mind, the S&W will probably be cheapest (and made in the US, and have a lifetime warranty). The FNP may also have those characteristics. The Springfield isn't made on US soil, and may not have the lifetime warranty. Last edited by Bravo; 08-30-2009 at 08:52 AM.

08-30-2009, 11:24 AM	#4
Twitch2120 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 435	the XD and XDm are made in croatia. springfield offers a lifetime warrenty on them to the ORIGINAL owner. for what its worth though. 1000 rounds of 9mm through my XDm with 0 problems. all ammo types too. fmj, hp, +p, even a box of cast leads got swallowed __________________ The right to bear arms is WAY less ludicrous than the right to arm bears!

08-30-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,294	Yup, like I said, you can't go wrong with the M&P, XD/m, or FNP. Best thing to do is to get your hands on all 3, and see which feels the best to you.

08-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
TeeRex Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central, OH Posts: 398	I'm a fan of the XD, but they are none junk so it is going to be 100% personal preference.