My husband is debating between a Beretta PX4 and a Springfield XD. He is getting a H&K 45c on trade but not sure that he wants that as his carry weapon. He really likes the two listed above. Just want to get opinions on these two. Which one is more accurate, etc. Thanks in advance!!
Beretta PX4 or Springfield XD
- Thread starter kotaNsid
- Start date
Springfield XDm
I will not comment on the Beretta PX4 as I have never held or shot one. But I CAN comment on the H&K and Springfield.
I have an H&K USPc AND a Springfield XDm 3.8 (not the compact)--both in 9mm.
The H&K is an outstanding weapon. Accurate, well made, reliable. Trigger is a little on the spongy side.
The Springfield XDm is also an outstanding weapon. Accurate, well made, and reliable. It is also significantly cheaper to buy, cheaper to buy parts for, and shoots "softer and smoother."
As to which is "more accurate," I'd say the H&K might have the advantage by a hair but that the Springfield is quicker to get BACK ON TARGET after each shot.
I cannot bring myself to let go of the H&K, but I have to say that I prefer to shoot the Springfield. The 19 round mag makes it difficult for ME (5'6" woman) to conceal, but with 19+1 rounds I have to tell you that it is the #1 choice [of all of our handguns] for home defense and also for practice.
For a practical choice, I'd go with the Springfield over the H&K. I'm not sure if they are still doing this, but when I purchased my XDm they were offering 3 extra mags and a mag holster for FREE with proof of purchase...adding to the overall value of the purchase.
Hope this helps.
I will not comment on the Beretta PX4 as I have never held or shot one. But I CAN comment on the H&K and Springfield.
I have an H&K USPc AND a Springfield XDm 3.8 (not the compact)--both in 9mm.
The H&K is an outstanding weapon. Accurate, well made, reliable. Trigger is a little on the spongy side.
The Springfield XDm is also an outstanding weapon. Accurate, well made, and reliable. It is also significantly cheaper to buy, cheaper to buy parts for, and shoots "softer and smoother."
As to which is "more accurate," I'd say the H&K might have the advantage by a hair but that the Springfield is quicker to get BACK ON TARGET after each shot.
I cannot bring myself to let go of the H&K, but I have to say that I prefer to shoot the Springfield. The 19 round mag makes it difficult for ME (5'6" woman) to conceal, but with 19+1 rounds I have to tell you that it is the #1 choice [of all of our handguns] for home defense and also for practice.
For a practical choice, I'd go with the Springfield over the H&K. I'm not sure if they are still doing this, but when I purchased my XDm they were offering 3 extra mags and a mag holster for FREE with proof of purchase...adding to the overall value of the purchase.
Hope this helps.
KevinJElbert
New member
I am a Fan of both.
I have a Beretta PX4 Storm in a .40 S&W.
AWESOME
What I like:
+ Accurate
+ Hefty/Solid Construction
+ Rotating barrel to reduce recoil
+ NO SAFETY, I personally believe a gun with a safety is more dangerous. (I see more people point it at people accidentally because it won't fire... Safety left on)
+ Smooth Action
+ Aggressive Grip (it's not slippery at all, very solid)
+ Great size (full size gun, I am 6'4" and a big hand)
Overall very impressed. I have 4 other hand guns, and I really really like my PX4
My Dad has an XD40
It is a great gun as well.
I only have a little bit o range time with it though.
I also have a friend who has an XD45. Cool as well.
Hope this helps.
Happy Shooting
Kevin
I have a Beretta PX4 Storm in a .40 S&W.
AWESOME
What I like:
+ Accurate
+ Hefty/Solid Construction
+ Rotating barrel to reduce recoil
+ NO SAFETY, I personally believe a gun with a safety is more dangerous. (I see more people point it at people accidentally because it won't fire... Safety left on)
+ Smooth Action
+ Aggressive Grip (it's not slippery at all, very solid)
+ Great size (full size gun, I am 6'4" and a big hand)
Overall very impressed. I have 4 other hand guns, and I really really like my PX4
My Dad has an XD40
It is a great gun as well.
I only have a little bit o range time with it though.
I also have a friend who has an XD45. Cool as well.
Hope this helps.
Happy Shooting
Kevin
DavidH1
New member
My wife carries the PX4 Storm in .45 cal full size. I get to "clean it" and shoot it on a regular bases it very accurate, easy to take down. I carry a Sig and like the HK they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. If money is a picking point I would go with Beretta. My two cents
Why is that? I have no experience with Beretta but they seem to be very well made.
I looked at those 2 myself and ended up going for the XD since it was a little cheaper. It is an XD9 SC and I have no reason to regret it. It's been completely reliable with about 1,500 rounds so far, no problems whatsorever. It may not be terribly pretty but it works like a swiss watch and is a breeze to clean. When you take it apart (which is as simple as it could possibly be) you find solid well made parts that are almost idiot proof to put back together. I am very impressed with this gun.
disneyr
New member
I carried a Beretta M9 in the Army and just had bad experiences with it in shoot-ability (I am a pretty good shot with an M9 but I seem to be a much better shot with almost anything else), breakage/delicacy, rust bucket (especially with the open slide exposing the barrel). Just left a bad taste in my mouth. I am sure Beretta makes many fine firearms and I have shot some of them. It is just that when it is close between two guns, for me the tie breaks away from the Beretta. Also I really like Springfield Armory.
Makes sense. I was just curious if there was something about Beretta I didn't know.
The m9 is one HUGE 9mm. I do find it amusing that once the military adopted the M9, then (I think this is all correct) the Navy adopted the Sig (M11) for certain uses, the Marines started building MEU/SOC 1911s, and the Navy SEALs started the SOCCOM pistol program. You never heard about this kind of stuff while the 1911 was in service, but then again we didn't have the internet either.
One78Shovel
New member
I have been getting used to the carry mode around my house daily with the XD40 sub-compact. It's amazingly accurate with such short barrel.
If I get Ca approval or when I travel out of state with my freshly printed Florida non-resident permit, I will pack the XD.
-178S
If I get Ca approval or when I travel out of state with my freshly printed Florida non-resident permit, I will pack the XD.
-178S
New Threads
-
-
-
-
-
Mystic Seaport Museum, Shelburne Museum Vermont
- Started by Harry45255
- Replies: 0
Members online
No members online now.