Glock 22 vs. Springfield Armory XD 40 vs. Sig

[JMartin]

So I've seen a bunch of opinions about these different handguns, but I'm looking more for information based on facts and actual use. I realize I can't base an entire brand off one particular instance, but I think I think I can probably get a decent idea off of a group consensus.

Recently I was pretty set on buying a Glock 22 or 23, .40. I'm located in Los Angeles, CA, which only allows 10 round magazine, so a couple extra rounds doesn't make a difference to me since I can't buy them anyway.

I'm looking for a reliable, yet affordable, handgun for home defense and occasionally for the range. As I was saying, I was set on the Glock until I started looking more into the XD 40. When I did a google search on reliability, Glock seemed to rise to the top, but when I did a Glock vs. XD 40 search, the XD seemed to be favored over the Glock. Then I started getting Sig Pro thrown into the mix, which was less of a consideration, but still a consideration. I've owned Ruger and Beretta in the past, not interested, and HK seems very expensive for something I could get just as reliable for a much better price.

Please save "get a shotgun" "get an AR" "buy them all" jokes, I read enough of those in the previous threads, har har. I will be looking at all three in store to see which feels better, possibly renting them for a day of trial, but right now I'm looking more for reliability, mechanics, and durability.

Thank you.

 

[ReloaderFred]

I was forced to carry a Glock 22 for the last year and a half before I retired, and I fired several thousand rounds through it. I could shoot it well.

Now that I'm retired, and can carry whatever I want, I own and carry six different Springfield XD's (at all different times, of course). There isn't a Glock amongst the over 50 handguns that I own.

I don't have any experience with the Sig you refer to, so can't comment on it. I've only fired one Sig, and it shot well, but just wasn't my cup of tea.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[9mmepiphany]

OK here's one i've actually done a comparision on.

when the .40 was just getting into LE, i was all excited and bought a Glock 22...i already had a Glock 19 that i was very happy with.

about the same time, i guy who owed me money offered to let me have his Beretta 96 to settle our debt.

then our department issued either the Sig 226, 229 or 239 in .40

i found that the biggest difference is the grip angle...yes even more than the trigger.

the full sized Glock (17/22) just doesn't point as well for me as the compact Glock (19/23) it also wasn't very accurate and seemed to whip about more.

the Sigs (i carried the 229 and the 226 for awhile) were heavier and more accurate, but again seemed snappy in recoil.

i found the Beretta very accurate and it seemed to just run smoother...i think it has something to do with the longer barrel and the non-tilting barrel.

i don't own a XD in .40, but i have a friend who shoots one competitively and i've been able to try his.

i like the grip of the XD and it shot very accurately for me. it didn't seem as snappy as the Glock even though it was very close in weight.

unless the grip angle of the Glock fits you better, i think the XD is a better choice...YMMV, but i think the XD is better in both 9mm and .45 too

 

[Jed Carter]

Everone has an opinion, here is mine, If you are going to purchase a striker fired polymer frame pistol then I would go with the original, Glock. I prefer a fullsize like the 22 to the compacts, they shoot better and have a full length grip. The Xd's are different from the Glocks in many ways, not better just different. If you like graphics on a pistol the Xd has a bunch, not a smooth surface anywhere, and has the highest bore axis of the choices ( bore axis is the height of barrel center above your index finger ). I use a Glock G34 in IDPA and USPSA competitions, lots of Glocks, lots of 1911, not one Xd, hmmm? For home defense and general range use I prefer the SIG P226, almost as ugly as the Xd, but of your choices the only one purely designed as a weapon, it is my choice if you are not going to carry a pistol. The SIG will probably cost about $200 more than the other two and worth it IMHO.

 

[dg12]

I would go with the original, Glock.

I prefer a fullsize like the 22 to the compacts, they shoot better and have a full length grip.

SIG P226, almost as ugly as the Xd,

Basing a gun choice on it being the original?

Glocks shoot better? Doesn't it depend on the operator? XD's come in 5 inch length too.

My XD outshoot my brother's Glock, he shoots better with it too because our hands sit higher and further in.

XD might be "ugly", Sig 226 sure is, my XD aint. Who gives a flip?

XDM's are a cut above Sig and Glocks.