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FireInCairo

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The Springfield XD Subcompact 9mm :neener:

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I know there isn't a lot of Glock love around here, anyhow, but even as a Glock fan I can't deny that XD Subcompact 9mm is very close to everything I wanted in a Glock subcompact, but couldn't get.
 
There are a number of reasons, though I am sold on the grip safety as it can make it virtually impossible to have an accidental discharge while holstering. Once you get the muzzle of the gun into the holster, you place the pad of your thumb on the rear end of the slide and push. This engages the grip safety making the gun impossible to fire.

Also, it fits my hand better. The dimensions overall just seem perfect for a subcompact in every way.

The ambidextrous mag release allows for quicker mag switch for me as I use my shooting hand ring finger to engage it on the opposite side (I have to shift the gun otherwise in order to use my shooting hand thumb).

It looks better, too.

The only thing I think a Glock 26 has on it is that Glocks are so easy to disassemble and work on.
 
Hey, if you like the axis of the bore that high above your wrist, more power to you. Everyone is different and no one (that I know of) is insisting you like Glocks. I don't like XDs but then no one is making me buy one…so I don't. (smile)

An even better way to avoid accidental discharges while holstering, other than your strange push-it-in-with-the-thumb technique, is to train yourself to keep your finger outside the trigger guard at all times when not actually shooting, like when re-holstering as an example.

Dave
 
Dave T said:
An even better way to avoid accidental discharges while holstering, other than your strange push-it-in-with-the-thumb technique, is to train yourself to keep your finger outside the trigger guard at all times when not actually shooting, like when re-holstering as an example.

Dave
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Apparently, you need to get out more.

First of all, anyone that knows anything knows to reholster with their trigger finger out of the triggerguard. You assume no one does.

Massad Ayoob recommends that "strange" reholstering technique for a reason: to avoid AD's while reholstering.

There have been cases of thumb break straps getting into the triggerguard of a Glock and activating the trigger causing a round to be fired during the reholstering process. This happened enough to cause major holster makers to redesign those straps.

Reholstering an XD in the "strange" way described avoids that mishap altogether.
 
IMHO If you like what you're shooting then you'll shoot it better. Have fun!
 
Owning a few of both of those brands and many other brands for that matter......i find both brands work well. Never did get the pick a side and slam others. I prefer to pick a gun that works well and stick with it regardless of brand....there is no perfect gun for every job or person...except for the 1911 and hi power of course.;).......too each their own.

Congrats on your newest......
 
Dave T said:
An even better way to avoid accidental discharges while holstering, other than your strange push-it-in-with-the-thumb technique, is to train yourself to keep your finger outside the trigger guard at all times when not actually shooting, like when re-holstering as an example.

Dave
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Not really a strange technique (and it has nothing to do with trigger discipline), especially with DA/SA autos. Placing your thumb on the hammer while reholstering one of those not only ensures that you've remembered to decock, but you'll know if the trigger is being pulled by a foreign object as you shove the gun in the holster and be able to stop before you shoot yourself.

Same technique works with the XD to prevent ADs, because your hand is removed from the grip safety.
 
One persons way of re-holstering may not be like the others. AD/ND's still happen for both methods if the brain, the No1 safety is disengaged...no matter how you re-holster.

One thing about a Glock. 1st thing you do when you draw a gun is 1- acquire a firm grip. This disengages one of the safety's on some firearms but a Glock still has all three activated.

Hopefully we don't believe an AD/ND can only happen when re-holstering. Not trying to bash but there are two sides to the coin.
 
FireInCairo- I can't deny that XD Subcompact 9mm is very close to everything I wanted in a Glock subcompact, but couldn't get.
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I'm just guessing, but a higher bore axis & heavier weight?? :neener:

Sorry just poking fun, there isn't anything wrong with and XD different strokes for folks etc.
 
I suppose I don't mind a higher bore axis as I used to enjoy shooting my Walther PPS.
 
Well for me I don't like that grip safety. What happens if someone was bashing your head in and a strong grip isn't possible?

If your barely conscious and a limp grip is all you have to lift you gun to protect a family member, you'll sure wish you had a glock or smith.
 
FWIW, I have an XDs 9mm 4.0 for carry and it hardly takes any pressure to disengage it. I like having the extra precaution, but not everyone needs it. For MY needs, the XDs purchase was more about the width. Glocks are a bit too wide for me.

Oh, and I also think the XDs is nicer looking than a Glock, but that's purely subjective.
 
I know my glock 19 is ugly but I find beauty in it's reliability. I personally would never buy a springfield because of their company profile.

It's basically a Croatian pistol made by a company that purchased the old Springfield name. This is not the same Springfield George Washington founded.

Look up the HS2000 and you'll find your pistol's true orgin. Most people don't know any of these things I've mentioned.
 
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I personally would never buy a springfield because of their company profile.

It's basically a Croatian pistol made by a company that purchased the old Springfield name. This is not the same Springfield George Washington founded.
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Everybody knows that. So what?
 
NOMI WASP said:
My point is the HS2000 was known as unreliable when it made it to America. I don't remember anyone stating Glock is unreliable.
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Glock Gen 4 issues aside, I think most people can agree that the XD line doesn't have reliability issues now (and I never heard that the HS2000 used to have reliability issues). My only problems with the XD series is the top-heavy slide, the high bore axis, and the sights that are extremely hard to change yourself. Otherwise they're fine guns.
 
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