It's my understanding that the Springfield XD, when loaded, has the striker fully cocked, whereas a Glock is partially-cocked until squeezing the trigger, which continues the striker spring tension and completes the striking action.
In my mind, this means that the XD is effectively carried "cocked & locked" and a Glock is carried in a condition not exactly so.
Not a problem, except that since I carry an XD, I now realize I'm basically carrying in a C&L condition; I originally thought I was carrying something "safer" and not exactly in the same condition as a 1911 C&L'd.
For some silly reason, I don't have the same concerns as carrying a 1911 C&L'd, yet I now realize there is not much of a difference.
In my mind, this means that the XD is effectively carried "cocked & locked" and a Glock is carried in a condition not exactly so.
Not a problem, except that since I carry an XD, I now realize I'm basically carrying in a C&L condition; I originally thought I was carrying something "safer" and not exactly in the same condition as a 1911 C&L'd.
For some silly reason, I don't have the same concerns as carrying a 1911 C&L'd, yet I now realize there is not much of a difference.
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