The midgrip XP handles infinitely better than the Striker. The Striker handle is so fat the I couldn't even get to the trigger in a natural way, had to grind a bunch off of mine before I could shoot it. The Striker's left hand bolt handle is convenient, but it is a simple affair to turn an XP 45 degrees to allow your off hand to operate the bolt, or you can work it like you would a bolt rifle. The triggers are not even comparable. The Striker wins in ease of barrel changes, and the magazine is nice, but that is about it.