XDs vs Shield 9mm

[josh7328]

Which one?!?! I can't choose!

[cysoto]

I own neither but, if I was in the market for a new CCW, I would chose the XDs simply because I would prefer to carry something in .45ACP

Now, if we were talking about choosing between the XDs and a Glock 36, that for me would be a toss up.

[rustycrusty]

I don't like the high profile slide and slide weight of the xd- any model. No experience with the m&p but everyone says its an American Glock... So it's almost a Glock.

I would idly speculate you will be better served with the m&p

[ChadAmberg]

Shoot 'em both and see what fits you best.

[J]

I voted shield. If I only want 5 shots, I'll carry a wheel gun.

[josh7328]

This gun would be a summer carry/dress clothes carry alternative when I don't have the XDm .45 compact (Amazing gun!). It would also be my wife's winter carry, when the .380 is even less adequate (winter coats and such) than in the summer. Winter carry for the wife will be the number 1 use for the gun. My wife loves M&P's, I Love XD's. Not to start a caliber war, but 9mm looks like it might be a generally better performer than .45 in these uber short barrels, when using JHP ammo in either caliber. Plus the 9mm will hold a couple extra rounds, which could be very useful to her, since she doesn't train much. I am not married to one caliber for my own carry needs, either. It would be nice to use the same ammo that I use in my main carry gun for this gun, but 9mm is so darn cheap! It looks like I just chose the Shield, doesn't it?

[Aloha_Shooter]

I really really like my M&P 9c -- better Glock than Glock :P

The 9 Shield is very intriguing because you get the slim sexiness of a single-stack like the 1911 along with the clean profile, easy shooting and light weight of the M&P compacts.

The fact that M&Ps are made in CT rather than Croatia is just another plus.

[sellersm]

I really think either one will work nicely. I do prefer the feel of the M&P over Glock, but I really like my XDm 3.8" .45! Comes down to fit/feel/controllability.

[lex137]

I had a xd 40 sc loved the gun. Sold it because I wanted something lighter and smaller. Bought a Kahr CM9 which I think is the best ccw gun I have ever owned.

[Scanker19]

The shield is a comfortable gun that shoots great, Highly recommend. 9mm+p works fine, my penis doesn't need a .45