best non glock semi auto under $450

[divert_fuse]

Just get a glock.

It depends. OP should really clarify WHY he doesn't want a Glock. Because if it's something like "Dunno, I don't like them," then you're right. In my case, I might be asking this question because I already have a Glock, in which case you're wrong.

[hambam105]

There was a time when I too was looking for a alternative to buying a Glock myself.
At the time I was short on money and I was also looking a bullet proof vest with a questionable reputation for stopping your average 9mm.

[omega]

the reason I decided to pick up an XD is because it has some features that are not found on a Glock Gen 3 , it's kind of like getting Gen 4 features

the closest thing to a Gen 4 except sold by SA , the XD is like a Hybrid Glock / HS 2000

1. no finger grooves
2. Heavy duty double recoil spring assembly
3. factory steel sights
4. free extra gear / magazines / rebate
5. reasonable price, a lot of bang for your buck
6. excellent quality / reliable design
7. has a nice smooth trigger pull, not as "spongy" as a Glock trigger
8. nice shooting, handling
9. standard rifling with fully supported chamber

[mansysinatra]

XD is also very reliable. I've put around 4k rounds (I don't keep track, but I've been putting around 1000-1250 rounds through it for several months) and have only had 2-3 issues from federal aluminum ammo. Two were over the weekend, and I had not cleaned the barrel after 2-3 prior range trips; which equates to roughly 700-900 rounds, some fairly dirty.

[hambam105]

I know a lot of guys are happy with the current crop of non Glock polymer pistolas. And I know everybody is looking for a good deal.
I hope the OP finds the pistol he desires and at the price he's comfortable with.

It is good glock has competition, keeps the price down.
It is just a bit frustrating that the copies are not just a little bit better having the benefit of all this time to do so.

I have glocks, but I don't prefer to shoot any polymers given the choice with steel pistolas.
You know, the Real pistolas. ha ha.

[325inthe510]

the reason I decided to pick up an XD is because it has some features that are not found on a Glock Gen 3 , it's kind of like getting Gen 4 features

the closest thing to a Gen 4 except sold by SA , the XD is like a Hybrid Glock / HS 2000

1. no finger grooves
2. Heavy duty double recoil spring assembly
3. factory steel sights
4. free extra gear / magazines / rebate
5. reasonable price, a lot of bang for your buck
6. excellent quality / reliable design
7. has a nice smooth trigger pull, not as "spongy" as a Glock trigger
8. nice shooting, handling
9. standard rifling with fully supported chamber

[4aces]

some asked to let them know what I decided to get, the answer is the xd.

[crufflers]

some asked to let them know what I decided to get, the answer is the xd.

They do seem to give you a lot for the price... Mine was probably $three something with gear package... I mean where else you find that. Whether I love the thing is another story.

As far as M&P's... man that Shield is a nice little gun for the price.

Overall if I did it again, I'd put that XD9 money towards one of my Glocks I bought later. Personal preference.

[Lead Waster]

some asked to let them know what I decided to get, the answer is the xd.

Congrats! I hope it works out!

Can I ask again why you didn't want Glock? Just hate the feel of it or something?

[4aces]

yeah , didnt like the point and didnt like the mag release as much either.

[geemac322]

Armslist is still showing the availability of some police trade-in Glock 19 - 9mm for just $375. I personally like the PX4 Storm Type F (used for $400).

[Lonestargrizzly]

Id say a gluck 19 is the best non-glock poly vunder nein.

[Saym14]

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