Glock Vs Springfield XDM

[leadaddict]

I own a G17 and an XDM Compact. You mentioned wieght and cost as factors and the Glock wins in both of those departments. Also magazines and accessories are cheaper and easier to come by for the Glock. I voted for the Glock. I enjoy both guns very much and have no intentions of getting rid of either any time soon!

 

[Dogguy]

I repeat this every time a question like this comes up: "In any equation, where Glock is one of the choices, always choose the Glock."

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

I repeat this every time a question like this comes up: "In any equation, where Glock is one of the choices, always choose the Glock."

Louisiana was ranked 47th in math for 2010.

Just sayin...

 

[bruzer]

I could not find any information on what guns are used in USPSA compititions but here is a breakdown of guns used for 2010 ISPA Championship.
http://www.idpa.com/tj.asp?ID=290
Good luck on your decision they are both fine weapons.
Mommy, the cool-aid is so sweet it hurts my teeth.
Mike

 

[Fishman777]

both are great...

Both guns are great. You couldn't go wrong with either.

Having said that, you should also check out the M&P series. In my opinion, the M&P with an APEX trigger mod is better pistol than either of the guns that you mentioned. Heck, even without the mod, I still think that the M&P is better.

Out of those two, a full-sized Glock would probably be slightly more reliable and a little more compact. In my opinion, the XDm, has better ergonmics than the Glock, nicer features and is a little higher quality.

 

[Canazes9]

Until Springfield supports the 9mm XDm it will not be certified by anyone.

The magazine spring of the 9mm XDm is unique to that model only. Not the XDm40, not any other XD or XDm model.

Springfield does not offer it. Where I learned to fight, that is non-support.

Go figure.

Fred

http://shop.canyoncreekcustom.com/product.sc?categoryId=2&productId=26

David

 

[Goochman270]

I dont plan on becoming the next Todd Jarrett, but participating in a comp here and there. Does a 5" barrel really give me that much advantage over a 4" barrel? The 4" costs less and would seem to be better for defense and easier to pack around the woods. But does the longer sight radius and barrel help that much?

 

[basicblur]

But does the longer sight radius and barrel help that much?

I guess everybody's different, but I think the longer sight radius is a bit? overblown.
Sure, theoretically it helps, and of course going from a 2" barrel to a 5+" is going to make a bigger difference than going from a 4" to a 5+", but I shoot 'em all 'bout the same, regardless of barrel length.

 

[chieftain]

http://shop.canyoncreekcustom.com/pr...2&productId=26

David

Yup.

I say again: The 9mm XDm is not fully supported by Springfield. Springfield does not offer all the spare parts necessary to keep a XDm 9mm functioning 100%. As such I cannot recommend it, particularly to new shooters.

after two years of unavailability from any source, in february, I bought 12 XDm 9mm magazine springs from IIRC Canyon Creek and gave the gun with the 12 magazines and extra springs to my Son-in-Law. He isn't a hard corps shooter. At most a couple Hundred rounds a month, from one of his three handguns. Two of which I gave him.

Apparently some folks do not know what not supporting a weapon means.

Go figure.

Fred

 

[Canazes9]

Apparently some folks do not know what not supporting a weapon means.

Go figure.

Fred

Let's try and maintain a civil discourse shall we?

You have no concept of what I know and don't know - I made no comments one way or another about the support from Springfield, merely listed a source for magazine springs - there are others available now. Magazines have always been available from Springfield (though available cheaper elsewhere).

David

 

[redstategunnut]

Redstategunnut's First Rule of Handgun Priorities: If you own more than one handgun, one of them should be a Glock 17.
Redstategunnut's Corollary: Anyone who carries a gun should own a Glock 19.

 

[ForumSurfer]

I've owned both. I no longer have either. I preferred a glock 19 in the end. It is suitable for range, carry, home defense or competition. If I just had to have a full size, give me a glock 17 over an XDM. I just prefer shooting the glock. While the XDM may have a better "feel," I shoot the glock and run it better.

In the end, it is preference. Rent both, run 250 rounds through each and decide which you liked better.

In my opinion, the XDm, has better ergonmics than the Glock, nicer features and is a little higher quality.

Having owned both, thoroughly disassembling both and sending many rounds downrange through each I can tell you that neither is of lesser quality. Ergonomics are completely subjective to the end user. I and many other prefer the ergonomics of the glock, even though many forum folks say that the glock has no ergonomics to speak of (I was formerly one of those).

(I dont care for the XD gear execpt the mags and case)

That was my experience, also. The loader was handy, but not any better than the cheap plastic junk glock throws in. The interchangable backstraps didn't amount to a hill of beans in my opinion. I tried all three and ran about 1000 rounds through my xdm before I sold it. The "match grade barrel" seems to be a bit of marketing hype IMO. I was no more accurate with the xdm than I was with my buddy's xd or my glock. Unless you can show me a bench test with the human shooter taken out of the equation, I'm just not going to believe that the xdm's "match grade" barrel is any more accurate than the standard xd fare. Great gun, but it just wasn't for me and I don't regret selling it.

That being said, the new xdm 5.25 should interest you. I'm curious to see what price point it will come in at.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xdm-5-25/

Basicaly, pick one and go with it. There is no wrong choice, neither is better than the other and you'll get a great, accurate and durable firearm with either choice.

 

[ForumSurfer]

But does the longer sight radius and barrel help that much?

A longer sight radius gives you more accuracy potential. It won't make the gun more accurate. It does make a difference for me when shooting at greater distances (35+ yards). I can make hits with the glock 26 just as easily, but I'm more precise if I need to be with a 19 or 17.

 

[doc.lonestar]

I voted Glock due to my experience shooting both but only owning a couple glocks (so I am biased).

I had a chance to get into a xd40 but I did not like how it sat in my hand. it felt like it was sitting higher than I prefer and could not get over that feeling with the 200 rounds put thru her that day. So I kept our G23 and handed the xd40 back to my friend

 

[GLOOB]

This is like asking which band should I like better - the Grateful Dead or Led Zeppelin? If you can't answer that yourself, then go buy a Hi Point and save yourself $350.00.

 

[heavyshooter]

They are both reliable guns, but I much prefer the XDm. The 1911 style grip angle is much more natural in my hand.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

I prefer Glocks over Springfields. The Glock has a much longer reputation for reliability compared to the XDs. The XDs would not even exist if it weren't for Glocks. Go with the original.

And the fact that the Glock will be easier and more fun to customize as compared to the SA product is icing on the cake.

 

[chieftain]

The XDs would not even exist if it weren't for Glocks. Go with the original.

Why?

Fred

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Redstategunnut's First Rule of Handgun Priorities: If you own more than one handgun, one of them should be a Glock 17.
Redstategunnut's Corollary: Anyone who carries a gun should own a Glock 19.

I like to carry guns with style thank you.

 

[JROC]

I like to carry guns with style thank you.

Then why do you carry an XD?

 

[straightshooter9]

I voted for the XDm.........

I had the XDm COMPACT which would be a better choice, IMO.
GLOCK is a fine gun, but ergonomics and QUALITY is NOT as good as SA!

hehehe......I have to chuckle at these GLOCK guys......they absolutely block out anything other than glock, which is fine, but it's like they have blinders on.
I'm not brand specific, I like most guns, but the GLOCKs don't have any style, grip angle for me is horrible, quality is not there, and all glocks look identical, just not a fan.........
but I'm sure they are a fine gun, lots of them out there!

 

[Smaug]

Lots of people will vote for Glock because it is the original. A few weeks ago, I would have voted with them, not seeing any reason to stray from a tried and true classic.

But I shot a buddy's XDm, and it is simply a better pistol. It fits the hand better, the trigger's better, even the slide seems to cycle more smoothly.

The XDm is Croatia's improvement to Gaston Glock's original, and they have done it better.

Don't be surprised, it happens everywhere. For many decades, we in the USA have been innovators, but we stop refinement before perfection is achieved. Electronics is a prime example: Who designed the original transistors and transistor radios? Americans. Who perfected them? Japanese. Who invented mass produced automobiles? Americans. Who perfected them? Japanese or Germans, depending on your viewpoint.

Back to cars again: The British developed the "sidewinder" front wheel drive system in their Mini Cooper. Austin Minis have come and gone. But Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and others are trucking on with the design. Remember when Cadillacs went front wheel drive in the early 70s? It was a real drama. Those old rear wheel drive Cadillacs are worth a mint now.

Who invented striker fired combat pistols? Gaston Glock, an Austrian. Who perfected them? Well, Germans (Walther P99) and Croatians. (XDm)

The point of all that babbling is that just because a certain company or person designed a technology or started a trend doesn't mean that that person or company makes the BEST example.

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Then why do you carry an XD?

Probably because it's like a Glock, but better.

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[REAPER4206969]

You can say what you want about the Glock, but when you state that they lack quality you lose all credibility.

Also, to suggest that the HS2000 ("XD") is better than the Glock you need to cite some references.

The Glock is in the top three most used pistols on the planet and has passed nearly all known tests by thousands of international military, police and security companies. The HS2000 has passed none, other than their home military.

Allegedly, HS Produkt and "Springfield Armory" won't even send samples to enter military and police tests anymore due to past failures.

 

[Hk Dan]

The XD series sits too high in the hand, hurting shot recovery. My own testing is showing that they are not as accurate as GLOCK, though not by a wide margin (it's close).

Hey, there is a reason that USPSA and IDPA useage stats on XDs tanked over the last 2 years. M&P and GLOCK picked the bulk of those shooters up.

I wasn't a huge GLOCK fan either (check the screen name) but after shooting one in USPSA, I'm sold. They work, they are quality guns, and they are here to stay. Easy to clean, cheap to maintain, with an initial price point that is reasonable. What's not to like?