XD9 or Baby Eagle 9mm?

[10-Ring]

Of the two, I'd go w/ the Baby Eagle...I've shot both, almost bought both, but at this point in time, I prefer the beagle

 

[AtomSphere]

hmmm.... which would you pick for IPSC?

 

[trillium]

For IPSC - Baby Eagle. SA/DA , superb accuracy.

Also if you want , BE has polymer versions.

And you can't get XD9 with metal frame.

IWI (former IMI small arms division) delivers excellent guns.

XD is "a fashion gun", BE/Jericho941 based on good old CZ75 with some
major improvments.

http://www.israel-weapon.com

http://www.israel-weapon.com/files/Pdf/JERICHO.pdf

 

[Thefabulousfink]

DO NOT GET THE BABY EAGLE IN POLYMER!

Pick one up and you'll know what I mean, somthing about the plastic frame destorys the ergonomics of the gun. As I said before If weight is and issue and you want a polymer gun then get the XD. The BE was meant to be a steel gun and is very good as a steel gun. It just doesn't work as a polymer gun.

 

[LiquidTension]

Besides why buy a copy of
something when you can have a original
design.

Uh, the XD is a rebadged Croatian HS2000.

 

[trillium]

AFAIR, Both XD and HS made in Croatia, the only difference is in trade marking
and some light design improvements.

And for the "original"/"copy" thing, that means we all should buy the HP Browning only ?? And 1911 for 45acp ?

And all cars should be Ford T ?

 

[Tomcat1066]

For my money, I'd go XD. I like the BE, and I want one, but the XD just seems more versatile to me. You may not be big on accessories now, but that could change, and the XD is already set up for them. Also, I can't speak on your locale, but BE/CZ-75 stuff is EXTREMELY hard to find, things like holsters, magazines, etc. XDs, on the other hand, aren't. YMMV on this point though.

Most importantly, shoot both and see what you think. That could make your decision for you

Tom

 

[AtomSphere]

Problem is I shot both and LOVE both. Still liking the baby eagle very much although the poll in this thread crys for the XD.

By the way, the way i hold the XD always release the slide catch after i empty the magazine so if i don't count the ammo, i'll keep thinking its hangfires. Thats y for now i am still on the BE side.....

Wish i am rich enough to buy both!

 

[D-Man]

Sounds like you want the Baby Eagle.....go for it. As I mentioned, it's a great gun, and will serve you well.

Then, when you have more money saved up, go ahead and pick up the XD-9, but the subcompact model. Then you'll have two 9MM handguns - a full-sized steel, and a subcompact poylmer model.

 

[kart racer]

I had an xd and now have 2 cz's.I really liked my xd, but love my cz's.That being said I want a mr 45 or eaa 45 next.As it stands now,all my 45's are 1911's and my 9mm's are cz's.My xd did rust while I was out of town for a month and I wiped it down with clp before I left,althought that was the onle time.My xd was flawless function wise in over 3000 rounds,but shot the cz's more accurate right off the bat.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I have a baby eagle 9mm and it has been my most reliable autoloader, save only my S&W 1006 and 4506. The BE averages 1 failure every 2,230 rounds for 7 failures total (you do the math). I have hammered this thing with tons of experimental loads that give the .38 super and 9x23 a run for the money. It is definitely one of my favorite shooters. While the external finish on the BE is slightly rougher than the original CZ, the gun is a bit more robust and more ergonomic. The polygonal rifling is a definite plus as well. Accessory-wise, any CZ or TZ 9mm mag will fit, many holsters work well (not the molded CZ-75 holsters though; BE has full length frame), Tanfoglio accessories will fit (extended mag and slide releases, mag wells) Hogue makes both rubber and paux ferro grips for the BE. The manual of arms is very familiar to anyone who has experience with Beretta or S&W autoloaders (or any other TDA with slide-mounted decock).

I have fired several XD's. They were reliable, fairly accurate and somewhat comfortable. My conclusion is that they are still a polymer pistol with a dingleberry in the middle of the trigger and lawyer-proofing that sticks up on top to annoy the traditionalists. Croatia can keep em.

 

[Tomcat1066]

Problem is I shot both and LOVE both. Still liking the baby eagle very much although the poll in this thread crys for the XD.

By the way, the way i hold the XD always release the slide catch after i empty the magazine so if i don't count the ammo, i'll keep thinking its hangfires. Thats y for now i am still on the BE side.....

Wish i am rich enough to buy both!

In that case, I'll change my advice and side with the BE. I'm not sure how your releasing the slide just by your hand placement, but without pics and/or video, I won't

I love the XD series of pistols, and it sounds like you are fond of them as well. However, if you have an issue with one, regardless of how minor, you should probably steer clear of that one for now. Pick it up later instead.

Just my thoughts.

Tom