I just got in to S&W and love them! I've been an avid shooter for some time and had a Sigma .40, hated it! I've been a big fan of the XD. I got a Glock 21 and just couldn't figure out why there is so much hype about Glocks. I posted it for trade and some one offered me an M&P 45 with the Crimson Trace for it. I jumped on it! Now I have an M&P 40C as well and my XD has taken the back seat!