M&P 9mmL + Crimson Trace or Springfield XD Tactical 9mm?

[GUN MAN]

I am thinking about getting involved with IDPA for fun. I don't have a full size 9mm so I went by a local gun shop and told him what I wanted. The Springfield XD 9mm Tactical $525.00 M&P 9mm L (five inch) with Crimson Trace Laser $579.00. What do you guys think of that?

 

[GUN MAN]

I am thinking about getting involved with IDPA for fun. I don't have a full size 9mm so I went by a local gun shop and told him what I wanted. The Springfield XD 9mm Tactical $525.00 M&P 9mm L (five inch) with Crimson Trace Laser $579.00. What do you guys think of that?

 

[swdave]

Both guns put you in the Stock Service Pistol class. You are limited to 10 rounds so capcity isn't an issue. I have a M&P .45 and plan on getting a M&P 9MM L at some point. The M&P has the interchangable backstraps and does not have the grip safety (I don't like it at least). However if the XD fits your hand better that is a good choice too.

Whatever you do make sure the M&P does not have the magazine safety. In IDPA, at the end of a stage, you have to show clear with the slide open and magazine out. The you are told to put the slide forward and drop the hammer (pull trigger). That is a big hassle if you have to put the magazine back in.