I hate the grip safeties on XD's i would rather take the no external safety of my SW99 over girp safety that may or may not change how you hold your firearm.... i think it is a poor design. I think having a flip safety on the from of the grip would be a better idea. Go with the M&P with SW stock taking a tank they might lower prices to compensate...
I did look - the full size Glocks simply do not fit in my delicate hands , so not the 34. Much too wide. And I wanted full-size, so not the compact 19. Although I could always "borrow" the hubby's 23 if I wanted a compact Glock.I'll go out on a limb and say a Glock 19 or 34 are the better choice.
See above.Glock 34
And while I didn't really look at where it was made, it is the choice I made. Can't wait to take it shooting Saturday! I'm gonna check out the new indoor range in Lafayette.I'd go with the Smith because it is made in the USA.