First time shooting a XD...... Not impressed

[MilSim]

I went to the range with some buddys and one brought his brand new XD tactical full size in .45. Shooting this thing felt all wrong, I cant put my finger on it. It just felt extremely awkward, like a square brick. I own a 1911, CZ Sp01, and Glocks, I figured it couldnt be to far from the glock. Anyone shed some light on this? I need a .40 and dont want to write XD's off if it's just a fluke experience.

[SixPointEight]

Well the .45 and .40 don't share the same frame. I didn't like the feel of the .45 as much as I did the .40. I think it's because I have smaller hands so the smaller grip on the .40 felt better. Go hold a .40 and see if you like it any better.

[MilSim]

Ill try it, but I do have big hands........

[dirtykoala]

Try checking out the S&W M&P, I heard that they mocked the 1911 grip angle when they designed it. If you like your 1911 the m&p will probably be comfortable for you. As far as reliability, I've heard the m&p is comparable to glock. I think it's a pretty good lookig gun, and it feels good to me, I havnt actually shot one just yet.

[Greg-Dawg]

XDs suck. Go get a Glock Fotay.

[Federalist]

While I don't own either of them, I have shot XD's in .45ACP and in .40S&W. Neither of them worked for me, so I won't buy them. They didn't fit my hand very well. I didn't like the trigger. And they seemed to have more recoil than other pistols of the same calibers. So, I didn't go with the XD's. Nothing against them, just personal preference.

To give you some perspective on where I'm coming from, I happen to be a huge fan of 1911's. I'm not saying they are the best, but they are the standard by which I compare other semi-auto pistols. I love Sigs and S&W wheel guns. I like HK USPs. I like Glocks but won't buy one since they don't fit my hand.

[winnre]

You get what you pay for.

[SoCalRandy]

While I don't own either of them, I have shot XD's in .40ACP and in .40S&W...

You mean .45 ACP, right?

[mif_slim]

uh-oh another one of these? :P

[DannyZRC]

I like the XD except for the stock trigger, and that's not horrible.

they fit my hand very well actually, better than a glock by miles and miles.

[flatovercrest]

Usually polymer guns are not too impressive to shoot, like a 1911 or a metal frame Beretta, CZs, etc. would be.
The lousy trigger on the glock is a classic example.
They are just made to do the job.

[Preacher]

XD's are good guns....GLOCKS are better guns...you didnt mention price..only caliber....Buy what you can shoot and shoot well..make sure it fits your body shooting, style etc..ergonomics...blah blah blah

[Bizcuits]

I hate the loaded chamber indicator.... Makes me feel like I'm firing a glock with training wheels... I'm not blind or suffering from alzheimer's yet, so I don't need a loaded chamber indicator.

[maddoggie13]

It is not for everyone...the wifey doesn't like my XD9 or XD45.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

I had my heart set on an XD40 but I honestly didn't like it when I finally got to shoot it. I was very disppointed...