First handgun: Springfield XD vs Glock 17

[herkyguy]

For carry, I like the XD backstrap safety and striker indicator. It's one more measure of safety and I don't mind it at all. Glocks are great too. With these two, it comes down to preference really. Shoot both. You'll end up buying both anyways in the long run!!!!

 

[postalnut25]

I've owned 4 different Glocks and 4 different XDs. The G17 is the way to go for a first hand gun.

They just work. You can fix anything that breaks with a minimal investment of time & money into parts, instead of sending it back to the manufacturer. They don't have the grip safety, which is just annoying. Putting a piece of innertube over the grip helps you hold on better, and it keeps that thing depressed. The magazines are almost indestuctable, wheras some of my XD magazines were returned and replaced due to cracks.

However, the final decision is yours. I've owned many, shot man, and enjoyed them all. I just feel the G17 (or 19) is the way to go for a first time pistol owner.

 

[Kachok]

Shot both at the range the other day. The XD felt and shot better for me, now I think glock has re-worked their grip on their new model, I have not tried that one yet. The one I shot was an older model that had been highly tweeked for competition shooting, ironicly I got much better groups with the XD.

 

[verdun59]

Both are good. I used to have a Glock, absolutely no problems; however I sold it to get a Xd. For me the fit was better and after an upgraded trigger fix ($78) it shoots better and more accurately than I do, or my Glock did. You really can't go wrong here.

 

[ratt_finkel]

Kachock: which caliber did you shoot. What do you attribute the addional accuracy to? Did you get a chance to try anything else?

 

[Mamertine]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBdYBc0BLgQ

That was awesome.

They are comprable pick the one that is you like better.

 

[exavid]

Check out the Ruger SR9. I recently bought a slightly used one and love it. It's lighter and slimmer than the Glock though it has a very similar action. It's also the slimmest 9mm autoloader I've ever held with a 17 round magazine. I've put a bit more than 300 rounds through it and never had a misfire. The only thing I didn't like about the gun was a fairly heavy trigger with rather long travel. I purchased a Ghost Inc. Rocket trigger connector kit which made the trigger very smooth with little take up and no overtravel. The kit required disassembling and reassemblingthe trigger mechanism several times while filing down a piece of the connector for the best trigger action so it was a bit tedious. It took me six tries before I had it the way I like it. Total time was a bit over an hour start to finish. I took it to the range the next day and was very satisfied with the modification. Several people I know who have the SR9 like it just fine as it comes from the factory. One good thing about Ruger is they have a lifetime guarantee. If I ever need to send it back for work I'll just put the original connector back in.

 

[dlee4697]

You should try shooting both and seeing how it feels. Its your personal preference. I have owned both and prefer a Glock. Both firearms are quality and you wont go wrong with either. I have found or it at least seems like there is a greater availability for Glock Parts and I was able to teach myself how to completely disassemble the slide and frame and replace several of the springs and you only need one punch for all models.

 

[DenaliPark]

Check out the Ruger SR9. I recently bought a slightly used one and love it. It's lighter and slimmer than the Glock though it has a very similar action. It's also the slimmest 9mm autoloader I've ever held with a 17 round magazine. I've put a bit more than 300 rounds through it and never had a misfire. The only thing I didn't like about the gun was a fairly heavy trigger with rather long travel. I purchased a Ghost Inc. Rocket trigger connector kit which made the trigger very smooth with little take up and no overtravel. The kit required disassembling and reassemblingthe trigger mechanism several times while filing down a piece of the connector for the best trigger action so it was a bit tedious. It took me six tries before I had it the way I like it. Total time was a bit over an hour start to finish. I took it to the range the next day and was very satisfied with the modification. Several people I know who have the SR9 like it just fine as it comes from the factory. One good thing about Ruger is they have a lifetime guarantee. If I ever need to send it back for work I'll just put the original connector back in.

The Ruger SR9 is no way near as light as a G-17(21oz v 27oz). It doesn't have a similar mechanism, it has a similar trigger safety, which was the consequence of the pistols failure to pass drop tests. The SR9 contains a primitive magazine disconnct safety that is universally scorned by all free Americans(except of course those serfs in MA, CA, ect..). Further, the SR9 has over 60 parts, the Glock just 34...Keeping in mind of course that the OP didn't ask for your thoughts on the Ruger anyway!

 

[GotToyota?]

I admit, I'm actually considering the SR9.

 

[swordsmn]

I'd ask at a local range if anyone knows some one who shoots the xd and or glock
try to make arrangements to meet em for a courtesy loan (of course provide the ammo and offer em a coffee later) Each camp loves their baby and can defend it well. You will soon determine what camp you'll fall into. Heck my wife has a g19 and a Smith m&p 9
drive over to Atl my range rents the xd and glocks. I'll be happy to get u a visitor pass My former coworker also owns an XDm we'll invite him too good luck

 

[possum]

i own glock and xd both. The 17 is too big for my needs, and i stick with the model 19 when it comes to glocks. My xd has over 19,000rds through it, and is still running strong. You honestly can't wrong with either one.

 

[PT1911]

PT, your ranges dont offer rentals?

There are none anywhere near my area that do...

 

[David E]

now I think glock has re-worked their grip on their new model,

Yeah, but not enough to matter.

Another opportunity lost by the Glock folks.