BullpupBen
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I was comparing handguns and looking at the XD which everyone seems to highly recommend. However, in comparing it to other pistols in the market I noticed that the XD weighs siginificantly more than the Glock and only slightly less than competing metal-frame pistols.
For example, a Glock 19 4" weighs 21 oz but the XD compact 4" weighs 29 oz while the Sig P239 4" weighs 32 oz, along with most other compact metal-framed pistols.
The P239 might not be the best example since they are expensive, but I imagine medium-priced metal framed pistols would have the same stats.
So my question is, why do people prefer the XD over metal framed pistols?
I assume that the only discernable advantage of having parts made of polymer is that they weigh less and are cheaper to produce, but is a mere 3 oz really worth the uglification of a plastic frame or is there something I'm missing?
I'm not knocking the XD or trying to start the flame war, but just wondering the reason for their popularity.
For example, a Glock 19 4" weighs 21 oz but the XD compact 4" weighs 29 oz while the Sig P239 4" weighs 32 oz, along with most other compact metal-framed pistols.
The P239 might not be the best example since they are expensive, but I imagine medium-priced metal framed pistols would have the same stats.
So my question is, why do people prefer the XD over metal framed pistols?
I assume that the only discernable advantage of having parts made of polymer is that they weigh less and are cheaper to produce, but is a mere 3 oz really worth the uglification of a plastic frame or is there something I'm missing?
I'm not knocking the XD or trying to start the flame war, but just wondering the reason for their popularity.