Glock or XD
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phantom82 wrote:
Actually, I recall the HS2000 was getting to be a rather popular item over on the glocktalk boards in the months before Springfield bought it up. But it wasn't an easy pistol to find since I don't think they were coming into the US in large numbers, and I doubt there was much in the way of a warranty or customer service. Those kind of 'legitimizing' factors make a difference to customers about to spend hundreds on something.
Anyway, as for the OP's topic, I'm planning to spend the next few years deciding between the XD and the M&P. Glocks are fine if they feel right and fit ... for me they don't.
Actually, I recall the HS2000 was getting to be a rather popular item over on the glocktalk boards in the months before Springfield bought it up. But it wasn't an easy pistol to find since I don't think they were coming into the US in large numbers, and I doubt there was much in the way of a warranty or customer service. Those kind of 'legitimizing' factors make a difference to customers about to spend hundreds on something.
Anyway, as for the OP's topic, I'm planning to spend the next few years deciding between the XD and the M&P. Glocks are fine if they feel right and fit ... for me they don't.
I don't have a digi cam, and even if I did, my Glock 30 looks just like all the other glocks 
I didn't pick the 30 because it had better sights than the 21, but just more versatility. Since I was moving into a new system and caliber (striker fired .45s from DA 9mms), I figured my first purchase should be as multi-role as possible. My wife said I could only get one, so until next year's tax return, it will have to hold. The 21 would probably be a much better shooter, but much more limited for CCW. The Glock shape prints a lot more than my Beretta does, so that's -1 point for the blocky glocky.
I will try to pick up two 13 round mags soon though. That way if I get a 21 later and they have are mandating 10 rounders only, I will still have 13 rounders. Plus, the 13-rd magazines work in the 30.
I really want a Glock 20 as well. Just for novelty sake. But I don't have $600 for novelties right now.
I'm still scared of the lack of safety. It's like a revolver, except the trigger pull is about half and the length of pull is about half. I swear, these things are much more along the lines of a single action than a double.
Does anyone know of any cases where someone got something stuck in their holster? Just for experiment sake, I put in snap caps and holstered with my finger in the trigger guard. *Click* went the striker. I am guessing that is where 90% of Glock ND's come from.... lesson, always keep your finger out of the trigger guard until ready to fire.
The Glock is a great pistol, and it is much easier to master than anything else out there, but would it be accurate to say that it is unforgiving of human error and negligence?
I didn't pick the 30 because it had better sights than the 21, but just more versatility. Since I was moving into a new system and caliber (striker fired .45s from DA 9mms), I figured my first purchase should be as multi-role as possible. My wife said I could only get one, so until next year's tax return, it will have to hold. The 21 would probably be a much better shooter, but much more limited for CCW. The Glock shape prints a lot more than my Beretta does, so that's -1 point for the blocky glocky.
I will try to pick up two 13 round mags soon though. That way if I get a 21 later and they have are mandating 10 rounders only, I will still have 13 rounders. Plus, the 13-rd magazines work in the 30.
I really want a Glock 20 as well. Just for novelty sake. But I don't have $600 for novelties right now.
I'm still scared of the lack of safety. It's like a revolver, except the trigger pull is about half and the length of pull is about half. I swear, these things are much more along the lines of a single action than a double.
Does anyone know of any cases where someone got something stuck in their holster? Just for experiment sake, I put in snap caps and holstered with my finger in the trigger guard. *Click* went the striker. I am guessing that is where 90% of Glock ND's come from.... lesson, always keep your finger out of the trigger guard until ready to fire.
The Glock is a great pistol, and it is much easier to master than anything else out there, but would it be accurate to say that it is unforgiving of human error and negligence?
chupacabrah
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I think that's pretty true of any gun....
Keep your finger off the trigger!
possum
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i have owned both glock and xd, i have an xd service model with over 12,000rds i couldn't be happier, and it is my go every where do everything gun, i like glocks and i shoot them but there is nothing better for me than my xd.
Just One Shot
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Glock 
XD
XD
janobles14
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xd for me. similar action and "reliability" but points MUCH better for me
DawgFvr
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I'll take Austria over Croatia every time.
RockyMtnTactical
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I prefer the Glock all the way around.
sarduy
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*** finger off the trigger, untill ready to shoot ***
76shuvlinoff
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shot both
both work
bought XD
both work
bought XD
Ridgerunner665
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I bought my wife this XD 45 Compact...after shooting it, I liked it so much that I bought me an XD 45 Compact Tactical (bought them both the same week)
The wife's
Mine
Mine has seen more 45 Super rounds than it has 45acp...the fully supported chamber was a selling point...along with the grip, accuracy, and reliability.
The wife's
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Mine has seen more 45 Super rounds than it has 45acp...the fully supported chamber was a selling point...along with the grip, accuracy, and reliability.
Gryffydd
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You know that's not really the point of a grip safety, right? A grip safety is there to prevent an ND while holstering and other situations where you're not holding the gun in a firing grip.
I don't think it makes a substantial difference in overall safety, but it's comforting to know that the gun won't fire unless I'm at least holding it like I'm ready to shoot. The grip safety also prevents the slide from traveling.
I am thinking about the same thing- Glock vs XD and mybe M&P. I rented a Glock 19 at the range today and to my surprise I LOVED it. It felt good in the hand and I shot it really well. My wife didn't like it so much and she likes my Taurus 24/7 .40 better. I was ready to buy the G19 right there on the spot but I didn't. I am hoping to rent an XD next week and try it out.
shooter1
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Both are good pistols. My preference is the Glock. A couple of show stoppers for the XD is the lack of parts availability and the high bore axis. Glocks are my "Go To" pistols. Should the need arise, I can replace any part in the pistol using no more than a nail for tools. That is If & When something breaks. Factory and aftermarket parts are plentiful and cheap. Something to think about for the future-----------
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