wwillson Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 All,I went to the range this weekend with my cousin with the goal of shooting as many pistols as we could, while the $$ held out. On the money end, we were lucky and several people volunteered their fine firearms and some ammo for our experiment. We shot several 1911's in various states of being tricked out - from bone stock to seriously modified for bullseye pistol competition, Glock, H&K, S&W M&P, Springfield XDm, and even a High Standard .22LR for Bullseye (can't remember the model, but darn nice). There are a few things that really left an impression.1) The Bullseye pistols were MUCH more accurate than any of the shooters in the range. 2) The Glock (.45) with the SL grip was light years better than the old 2x4 grip.3) The M&P (.45) had a terribly long, creepy, and gritty trigger, but a very comfortable grip.3) The XDm's (9mm) trigger was just so nice for a polymer pistol, not at all what I expected. The grip was almost as comfortable as the grip of the M&P and might be as good with a different back strap.4) The H&K (.40) had a descent trigger, but lots of muzzle flip.I would have to say my favorite polymer was the XDm and my favorite metal frame was the super tricked out Bullseye 1911.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 During 2007 one of my friends gave me a XD 9MM subcompact and I liked it so much I bought an XD subcompact in S@W40 and a XD Tactical in S@W40 as well. They are not like a tricked out high end 1911. But I really like the way they feel for some odd reason. The XDMs are from what I have heard from friends that own them outside of The Socialist State Of Kal-e-fornia say they are wonderful. After all these years I realized that due to my ability A target trigger doesn't make me target shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Why can't you own an XDM in California Steve? The mag capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Why can't you own an XDM in California Steve? The mag capacity? Prob that it has not been "tested" and put on the "Approved" list to be sold in CA. A lot of weapons can not pass or the MFG will not try to get tested for that and other states. Info here on this site. Take care, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'll give an update on the M&P trigger. I bought a S&W M&P 9c a couple months ago and have about 500 rounds though it. The trigger on the M&P is now as good or better than my XDm, which has a great trigger for a poly gun. At least in the case of my M&P, I take back anything I said bad about it's trigger!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Replace the trigger parts with Apex Tactical's kit and the trigger will be even better!The XDm is not on Calif. DOJ roster which means Springfield doesn't (and shouldn't) pay to have the DOJ test it. Legal BS.On the other hand, the roster doesn't apply to LEOs so they can (and do) buy them and resell for an inflated price. It's only illegal for a dealer to retail non-roster and it's not illegal to own or transfer one. Legal BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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