New to 3gun need pistol opinions

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New to 3gun need pistol opinions

Posted: 11/5/2014 8:59:33 PM EDT

I am new never done a 3gun comp. I recently sold my Ruger P85 with plans to upgrade and figured i would get something good for 3gun. I'm looking at a gen 4 G34, a XD M 9 5.25, and an S&W M&P pro series 9. What is everyones opinions on these guns? How is the warranty/ customer service with these 3 manufactures? I was at a shop last night and i checked out the g34 and the XDm and really like both, I haven't held a M&P yet. How is the upgrade support for these and what kind of mods would be needed to make each of these function well in a match?

Posted: 11/5/2014 9:09:25 PM EDT

[#1]

Honestly all three would serve you well. I'd say try all of them and see what you like best.

That said, I use a Glock 34 for my competition gun. Part of what guided that decision is because I carry a 19 or 17 for CCW.

I can't speak for mods for the others but the only mods on my 34 are lighter trigger, upgraded sights and extended mag release and extended slide stop.

Posted: 11/5/2014 10:43:40 PM EDT

[#2]

If I had to start fresh, I would get the Glock 34. Lots of parts aftermarket parts and upgrades for it.

Posted: 11/6/2014 11:03:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Does the weapon / pistol need to have a safety or can it be a double action with no safety like a sig p250?

Posted: 11/6/2014 10:31:17 PM EDT

[#4]

I use a Glock myself. When I bought it there wasn't as much aftermarlet parts for the XDM's or M&P's. Now there is. I love my Glock, but if I was going to do it all over again, I would get the M&P. Based solely on the Apex trigger for the M&P's. The flat trigger for them is one of the best I have used without going the 2011 route.

Posted: 11/6/2014 10:32:06 PM EDT

[#5]

I went and shot all 3 and narrowed it down to the XDM 5.25" and the M&P pro 9mm and I'm kinda leaning towards the M&P because I can't see where the XDM is worth the extra 200ish dollars. How is the aftermarket support for the M&P pro 9mm? sights, magwell, mag extention, would it need a lightened trigger in the future?

Posted: 11/6/2014 10:46:56 PM EDT

[#6]

The APEX guts for the M&P make the best plastic gun trigger out there. I'd go with the M&P, aftermarket support is good, you'll want a trigger kit, sights, mag extensions, and maybe a magwell, but that will keep you from using factory mags. I'd leave the magwell off personally.

Posted: 11/7/2014 9:44:04 PM EDT

[#7]

Just got back from the Gun shop. I picked up the 5" pro series.

Posted: 11/8/2014 6:19:58 PM EDT

[#8]

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Congrats. The Apex FSS trigger kit is awesome. The only other thing you need would be extended basepads.

Posted: 11/10/2014 5:53:41 AM EDT

[#9]

Is the Apex trigger kit something that I can install myself or would i need to send it off or take it to a gunsmith?

Posted: 11/10/2014 6:40:41 PM EDT

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They are pretty easy, Apex has a bunch of Youtube videos online. Hardest thing I found was not loosing the take down lever retainer they are small.

Posted: 11/11/2014 8:23:26 PM EDT

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It is pretty easy. Watch their youtube video. All you need are a couple of punches and an allen wrench.

Posted: 11/12/2014 11:47:42 AM EDT

[#12]

Extended basepads, trigger kit, magwell, and you're set on it.

Posted: 11/27/2014 9:04:27 AM EDT

[#13]

Congrats! The m&p is a sweet ride!

Posted: 11/27/2014 9:34:52 PM EDT

[#14]

Please elaborate on best after-market extensions and magwells. Which work together and what is mix-n-match? Does the extra weight of brass .reduce 9mm recoil enough to be worth the weight? I am thinking it would vary by shooter but I think recoil is more distracting than weight for me when speed is paramount.

Posted: 11/28/2014 5:56:35 AM EDT

[#15]

Taran Tactical(TTI), Arredondo, Taylor and 10-8 are a few of the better known manufacturers that make accessories for the M&P. A mag extension with a heavier base is recommended so mags drop free easier and for positive mag seating during reloads. A good selection can be found at speedshooterspecialties.com. Aside from the Apex trigger and sear upgrades, I also installed an extended mag release made by 21st Century Gunfighter(www.21gc.us) on mine.

Hope this helps.

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