Ruger SR9 vs Springfiled xdm 9mm

[gmounce]

I would like your oppions on these two guns. I know all about the recall and would like oppions on the sr9 after recall. I'm a huge ruger fan for ever and really like the way the sr9 fits the hand. Best price on both guns are 419.00 for sr9 and 579 for xdm 9mm. I can't see speding the extra money on xdm, but please give me your oppions. This gun will strictly be for home defense and plinking at range.

Thanks Gary

 

[BRLAShooter]

Whichever feels best. I'm a huge fan of the Springfields in general, but, again, whatever feels most comfortable in your hand. Also, try to find somewhere you can shoot them both. The Muzzleflip may feel different on both, so that could affect your decision as well.

 

[Gus McCrae]

What about the XD or are you just interested in the XDm?

 

[noob]

they both have great warranties, but I'm leaning towards the XDm, due to all the features like match barrel, 19+1 capacity etc...

 

[gmounce]

I have not found a range that rents the xdm 9, but have found that precision rents the sr9 and will be taking a trip asap to shoot my glock 22 and 19 and also rent the sr9 to see how it shoots.

 

[BRLAShooter]

XDM has (i believe) the highest capacity of any 9mm, as well as a very light trigger pull and interchangable back straps. I know I sound like a sales man, i swear i'm not, lol. Maybe ask around the board if someone will let you shoot a few rounds through theirs if you buy the ammo. I'd be more than willing, but I dont have the XDM. Anyway, IMHO, the difference in features pales if you dont feel comfortable with the gun in your hand and with the amount of muzzle flip/recoil the gun has.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

SR9 all the way. I have one with the new trigger and I love it. XDs are good but,I am a Ruger fan. This would be my seventh Ruger,not including the Mini 14,10/22,M77/22 and the Red Label.

 

[scottjajr]

I've had my sr9 about 6 months over 500 rounds of whatever I could find and not one f2f or jam my 13 yr old daughter shoots it with no problem

 

[kdick3]

Paging LSU2010... Paging LSU2010.

He's my roommate and has an SR9. I have an XD9 (not the XDm). I love my XD and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's reliable, durable, accurate, very ergonomical, has the chambered round indicator and the firing pin indicator (like the SR9) AND can shoot a chambered round without a magazine in the gun (unlike the SR9 if I recall correctly).

The last memory I have of my roommate, before he moved to Hawaii to "work" for the summer (bastard), is him sitting at the kitchen table with his laptop, a set of screw drivers, and a gun cleaning kit trying to figure out SOME way to dismantle the magazine safety so his gun could shoot without a magazine.

I'd say it's preference, my XD is a lot snappier than his SR9 is with the same ammo. I've also heard a rumor about the SR9s and how they like to stovepipe a lot. I've put almost 1000 rounds through my XD and haven't had a single malfunction. Maybe someone with an SR9 can shed more light on this topic.

 

[pntbllr228]

My sr9 had no issues whatsoever through about 400 rds. I sold it and got an M&P pro because I wanted diff sights and a better trigger. I loved the Sr9 though and its hard to beat for the price.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I'd personally go with the XDM-9 or an M&P-9 over the Ruger. But like everyone else said...see which fits you best. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

 

[kajuntriton]

I have not found a range that rents the xdm 9, but have found that precision rents the sr9 and will be taking a trip asap to shoot my glock 22 and 19 and also rent the sr9 to see how it shoots.

I know you are asking about the 9 and I can't help with that BUT I do have a XDM40 a few XD 40's and a XD SC9 you are welcome to shoot anytime as long as you feed the ammo

Just trying to help out.

 

[sylvest]

if youre asking this question then you have more problems than deciding

 

[Bladebu1]

I have a XD 40 and a XDM 9 I offer if you want to come shoot it but look where I live

I love my XD's but it has been said before what fits in your hand

 

[kengel2]

My xdm9 has been great, it is definitely accurate and easy to shoot. 19+1, ambi mag release, match barrel, loaded chamber indicator, firing pin indicator, grip safety, interchangeable back strap, did i mention 19+1

 

[Bladebu1]

don't forget a better trigger then the good xd trigger

 

[bkpkr1107]

i have a 4" xd 45 and an xd sc 9mm. these guns have never given me any issues, simple to operate, easy to shoot and clean. i know ruger makes excellent revolvers but i have no experience with their autos. if you want to shoot the 9 let me know. good luck with you decision.

 

[noob]

I'm going shooting tomorrow probably ~2p. I'll bring my XD9sc and my SA loaded.

 

[kcinnick]

The Muzzleflip may feel different on both, so that could affect your decision as well.

The XDM's muzzle doesn't flip!

I have an XDM 9mm and the thing practically shoots itself, it a great pistol.

 

[dwr461]

The SR9 has been recalled. I've been led to believe that it has a poor trigger unless you remove the factory installed magazine disconnect. But it is slimmer feeling and points better for me. However I've never read anything bad about the XD series.

Dave