buy yourself a HiPoint and be done with it!
Yeah, thanks...
Let's move on.
If you don't like the Glock trigger, you won't like the XD either. For the record, I have owned both and don't like either.
In full disclosure, I will say that I really like 1911s, but if you don't, that is your choice. Just trying to be honest.
Okay, all that said...my favorite non-1911 .45 acp carry pistol is the Kahr P45. Bought mine lightly used for $500. Mot going to say that it's the best $500 I ever spent, but it ranks in the top three.
Lighter than the lightest alloy 3" 1911, and shoots every bit as accurately. No external safeties, 100% reliable, very high quality. I carry mine a fair bit, shoot it just as much, and there is no way you will pry it out of my hands.
I'd like to try it's little sister, the PM45. As soon as I get a chance, I will. But I think it will be an "in addition to" instead of a "replacement for" type of deal...