Compared M&P9c vs Springfield XD9 Mod 2

[mag318]

I bought this M&P9c 8 years ago and it has been my main carry pistol. Recently my LGS got in Springfields new Mod2 version of their sub compact XD9. I liked it so much I bought it and compared it to my M&P9c.
Pros
Magazine capacity is 13 with the flush magazine.
The sights are better out of the box.
The trigger is much better.
Has a stainless slide that looks like stainless.
Comes with all sort of extras.
Cons
M&P is better looking
M&P is more streamlined
M&P has more holsters available

It's frigid here so no range time yet but I expect it to be at least as accurate as the M&P. I've owned a couple other XDs and they shot quite well with 100% reliability. In the springtime I'll post a side by side range report. Appearance wise I find the XDs to be boxy and ugly like Glocks, but this new one feels great in hand. I've often wondered why the M&Ps have stainless slides Melonited, why don't they leave them plain stainless like their Gen 3 guns of old? There are so many really good polymer pistols now on the market that I like to mix things up and try different products.

 

[2tango2]

I own both a 9c and the XD9sc. I agree with pretty much everything you said including the pros and cons.

I find the XDsc an incredibly soft shooter given its size.

(My Springfields- XDsc, XDm 9 4.5 and XDM 45 3.8)

I handled a Mod 2 the other day in my LGS and I'm going to be gard pressed not to pick one up....the grip is actually a bit thinner than its predecessor and I really like the FO front sight.

Congrats on the purchase!

 

[mag318]

I believe they changed the sights also, the fiber optic front sight is really fast to pick up. What really struck me with this XD was just how good the trigger is out of the box. An M&P would need at the very least and APEX sear to even come close.
Perhaps S&W will surprise us with some upgrades at this months Shot Show.

 

[DocSunShine]

I believe they changed the sights also, the fiber optic front sight is really fast to pick up. What really struck me with this XD was just how good the trigger is out of the box. An M&P would need at the very least and APEX sear to even come close.
Perhaps S&W will surprise us with some upgrades at this months Shot Show.

I believe they may, they've teamed up with General Dynamics to make a push to enter the M&P into the MHS competition to replace the beretta.

Congrats on the new gun, I'm not really an XD fan but I must say those are some nice improvements on thr Mod 2, my only 2 complaints would be id want at least a 3.5" barrel on a gun with that kind of capacity (preferably 3.6-3.8) & the fact springfield doesn't sell certain parts like spare extractors makes the platform a non starter for me... Definitely looks like a nice little gun though, some nice features over s stock M&P.

 

[dpsk]

Great comparison! Own a -9c (my Wife's actually), and recently shot the Mod.2.

 

[WilliamB]

XDS are very attractive packages. It has tested my will power not getting one. Let's us know your thoughts after you fired it a bit.

 

[hardluk1]

One is not really better than the other . Just have to find the one you like best. The new Mod2 is far more pleasing to me in the hand . I never liked the feel of the regular XD pistol but they shoot ok. I like the feeling in my hand of the m&p and with apex you can get the grip as basic or as modified as you want it. XD has a better stock trigger for sure. Shoot them both and buy the one that feels right.