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Having ample experience with both the 92fs (military) and XDm (.40 - personal carry choice) ........
I will strongly reccommend the XDm.
Although there are no negatives to the Beretta, (it is a good, solid gun.) The positives of the XDm outweigh it. (for me)
1) The "natural point of aim" seems better on the XDm.
I know the stock angles are similar on both, but it seems so much easier and quicker to pick up the sights on the XDm. At close ranges, I can consistently hit the 10 ring when point shooting. This is aHUGE factor in my preference. If I am ever involved in a self defense situation, I plan (and train) on using the sights. I cannot guarantee that this will happen, as I have never experienced a self defense situation. Being able to consistently "10 ring" when I just "pull and shoot" at about 10 feet is a large bonus to this gun. I can often"10 ring"with my 1911's,but rarelydo it with my snubby or my GP100.This tells me it's the gun and not my "skill"
2)The trigger pull and reset are shorter on the XDm.
I put a Springer Precision trigger kit in mine (myself), and it made it even better. I'm unaware of a kit for a 92. ....which leads to:
3)The XDm is more "user friendly".
If there is a trigger kit for the 92, could you put it in yourself?
4) I'm not a big fan of safeties placed on the slide.
Just a pesonal preference
5) The match barrel.
I'm sure aftermarket barrels are available for the 92. Do they come stock? The XDm's factory match barrelis pretty darned accurate.
6) It's Springfield Armory.
Come on! Who else makes great 1911's, and the M1A? I have never had an issue, but I'm pretty sure you won't hear too many negatives about SA's customer service. I've never dealt with Berretta either, but I haven't seen as much praise of their CS as I have of Springfield's.
7) Capacity.
Doesn't need an explanation.
Now, there are some things I don't like about the XDm, but they are not deal breakers.
1) The grip.
This is just personal preference. If you like a good grip, you'll love the XDm. But, for me, the pattern they advertise asoffering a good grip is an understatement. Good grip? JEEZ! It's like holding onto a pine cone! Way too agressive "tread" for me. I wrapped mine in tape. Ahhhhh! Much better.
2) The grip safety.
This is minor. I guess it's a good idea to keep the weapon from firing unless it is in your hand. You would think, since I'm a 1911 aficionado, I'd have no problem with it being carried over to the XD's. But what is the point of a device to keep the weapon from firing unless it is gripped........when it most likely has to be gripped to be fired in the first place?
You ever try to fire a handgun without touching the stocks?
Kinda like trying to drive a car without sitting in the driver's seat, huh?