Well I stopped in over at BluCore today and got in some time with 3 of the 4 guns on my short list.

Just wasnt feeling the M&P. Maybe since it was the compact version but I just didn't could dial it in.

I was pleasantly surprised with the XDM. Its comfortable, easy to shoot, and overall is a great value for money.

Finally was the SIG 226, which honestly I almost didn't shoot since I didn't like the feel of it in my hands. It's larger then what I thought it would be. I held a 229 earlier and liked the feel and size but they didnt have one of those for rent so I went with the 226.

It took some getting used to. The double action makes for a very long pull. Once I got the feel of the trigger down it was game over. Great gun no questions asked. If the 229 shoots anything like the 226 I think I found my purchase.

That said I still like the XDM. Who knows. Maybe I'll just buy both.