I have to admit I have always been a huge Glock fan, and not really ever paid attention to the XD line from Springfield, but on a whim I bought a Springfield XD45 Tactical (for $490, out the door), and I must say I am favorably impressed.
When I compare it to the Glock 21 and 21 SF, I feel the grip is more comfortable, because it seems a bit thinner at the place where your thumb wraps around. The trigger is at least as good, and maybe better. I like the grip safety, and the model I bought also has an external thumb safety like a 1911, which I like also.
The accuracy seems about the same. I was shooting both offhand at the range yesterday, and was doing about 3-4 inch groups at 50 feet.
I have not seen these two compared in terms of durability. Do you think the XD will hold up long term as well as a Glock?
When I compare it to the Glock 21 and 21 SF, I feel the grip is more comfortable, because it seems a bit thinner at the place where your thumb wraps around. The trigger is at least as good, and maybe better. I like the grip safety, and the model I bought also has an external thumb safety like a 1911, which I like also.
The accuracy seems about the same. I was shooting both offhand at the range yesterday, and was doing about 3-4 inch groups at 50 feet.
I have not seen these two compared in terms of durability. Do you think the XD will hold up long term as well as a Glock?