main differences between glock and xd

[Eric_Oh]

First, I own 2 xd's and previously owned a g19.
Both are good reliable guns in my opinion.
Most differences/similarities have been covered above, but you'd have to shoot it
to really get a feel for how this will affect YOU.
Guys above say they prefer glock triggers & grip angle, but I actually sold my g19
because i prefered that of my XD.
Bore Axis - Yes a little higher than the glocks i believe, but since the XD grip is
more comfortable/natural to me, this isn't a problem. Again, YMMV.

As for parts issues, Springfield has great customer service from my experience
and their warranty covers pretty much everything.

I dont think anyone above mentioned this, but the XD also comes with ambi mag releases.

[gorenut]

then take a look at the CZ, which is a former socialist country, that has more guns in more police officers hands then any other in the world.


Stop drinking the glock marketing when it comes to that, its simply not true.

GLock and XD, both good guns. One size doesnt fit all. Just deal with it and move a long fanbois.

+1 on this one

[ianS]

then take a look at the CZ, which is a former socialist country, that has more guns in more police officers hands then any other in the world.

If that really is true. ......... And what countries are we talking about? What police forces? I've never heard of any North American or Western European police or military organization that issues them, except maybe in the Czech Republic. What is it about CZ owners who think their pistol is some well guarded secret. Like its some magical talisman they found in the forest and if everyone actually tried one everyone would own CZ's.

And why interject CZ into this discussion? If this thread was CZ vs. Beretta wouldn't you be annoyed if someone said "Get a Glock"? A CZ fanboi is the same as a Glock fanboi.

GLock and XD, both good guns. One size doesnt fit all.

Well that, I can agree with.

[Bob Hostetter]

The main difference from an engineering standpoint is the fire control system. The Glock uses a static ramp to deflect the combination trigger bar and sear from the striker. Plus the Glock holds the striker in only a partially cocked position when in the ready to fire condition. The XD uses a separate sear, striker and trigger bar, which if desired, offers a much greater amount of adjustment or tuning. Also the XD holds the striker in a fully cocked position once again allowing for much greater trigger tuning.

[hks619]

Its really a which feels better thing.

Doesn't this go for every handgun? I will be looking into my first handgun and will be renting a lot. I figured this was number one on the list, especially since I have small girl hands.

[cineski]

It's not really a which feels better thing. If the SHTF I'd pick up the slightly not as good feeling powerhouse that is Glock over the slightly better feeling XD sitting next to it any ole day of the week.

[goback]

gotta remember that since glock has been around for a long time you are gonna get people that say they shoot better with a glock than with an xd. i believe that its because these people have had way more practise with thier glocks. they didnt like the xd because its new and a little different. there are a FEW main differences. if you want some good unbiased info, go to the top of where the thread is, go to the search dropdown and click on the google search. if you dont see it then call me.

[cineski]

I had way more experience with XD's when I first shot a Glock and I shot the Glock way better than my XD. Since I was a die-hard XD fan, I sold it after shooting a Glock and now own 2 Glocks. I did not originally want that to happen. Never wanted a Glock until I shot one.

gotta remember that since glock has been around for a long time you are gonna get people that say they shoot better with a glock than with an xd. i believe that its because these people have had way more practise with thier glocks. they didnt like the xd because its new and a little different. there are a FEW main differences. if you want some good unbiased info, go to the top of where the thread is, go to the search dropdown and click on the google search. if you dont see it then call me.

[goback]

thats true i shot the op's glock 19 for the first time on sat and i gotta say it was nice. iv also shot the xd-40 though, and it was nice too. there are a few things i like about both, i think it just boils down to personal preference though. if you shoot well with a glock, then thats great!

[Agent Tikki]

Get some range time with your choices. Buy the gun that fits you best. They are both great guns. When I was shoping for my first, I went to a range and rented both the XD and the Glock. Now granted both these guns were beat up to all hell, probably dropped more than a few times and had 10s of thousands of rounds through them. The Glock shot flawlessly, the XD had a malfunction every magazine. As objectively as I can, I'd rate the Glock higher, but if its awkward, and uncomfortable in YOUR hands, you need to find yourself something else.

FWIW here's a subjective test, that I did myself when I buying my first gun. I'd first go through a couple magazines, one handed, two handed, slow, quick, just to get a feel for the gun. Then UNLOADED, I'd set the gun down in front of me. Pick it up and see how fast I could get it on target. Did this a couple times. Then I'd close my eyes, and looked for the upper left and corner of the target and then lined up the sights. Repeated this on the lower left corner of the target. Lastly loaded up a couple magazines (usually I only loaded 5 rounds) at about 7 yards and fired as quickly as I could line up the sights. I made mental notes which guns required me to shift the grip between shots etc, which guns I could fire the line it up the quickest between shots. Now these are little tests that I did myself. There is no blogger, magazine or expert opinion in the world that's gonna be able to predict how you do. The gun that does the best just "fits" you better and would be the better choice for you.

Have you considered the Smith & Wesson M&P line? It'd also be a great choice!

Hope this helps you out.

[Javi]

FWIW here's a subjective test, that I did myself when I buying my first gun. I'd first go through a couple magazines, one handed, two handed, slow, quick, just to get a feel for the gun. Then UNLOADED, I'd set the gun down in front of me. Pick it up and see how fast I could get it on target. Did this a couple times. Then I'd close my eyes, and looked for the upper left and corner of the target and then lined up the sights. Repeated this on the lower left corner of the target. Lastly loaded up a couple magazines (usually I only loaded 5 rounds) at about 7 yards and fired as quickly as I could line up the sights. I made mental notes which guns required me to shift the grip between shots etc, which guns I could fire the line it up the quickest between shots. Now these are little tests that I did myself. There is no blogger, magazine or expert opinion in the world that's gonna be able to predict how you do. The gun that does the best just "fits" you better and would be the better choice for you.

Nicee, I'll have to try that out

[Blackhawk556]

Just to add to something I said earlier, I sold my glock because it didn't feel comfortable in MY hand. Every time I held it, I kept thinking, it's not as comfortable as my xd. Just because it was comfortable doesn't mean it isn't good, it just was for my hands. I went to the store last week and held the xdm and let me tell you that it felt great, better than my glock. So guess what I did, I sold my g17 and bought the xdm.As for reliability, the glock always went bang. ALWAYS.I'll always recommend a glock to somebody asking about them as long as it fits THEIR hands

[TrailerparkTrash]

Dont go saying glock never changed...why else is there Gen 4.

Designs always change. There's a difference when a 1st world technologically advanced country changes something. Glock changing the grip feature is not a biG deal. It's an enhancement on an already proven gun company with a proven manufacturing reputation. Can't say that about a gun plant in Croatia.

If you want to throw ij the "made in croatia" thing then it just means some small country can make guns just as good as the holy glock....

With your analogy, would you say the same thing about a gun made in say, Mexico? Somalia? Ethiopia? Those are all "small" countries. I still wouldn't buy from them. I wouldn't buy a Yugo either!!! Would you? Afterall, it's made in a "small" country. Based on your analogy, it's better than Ford, Chevy, or Toyata, right?

I want something reliable and PROVEN in combat for decades... Skrew Croatia. And skrew Springfield for outsourcing to a former socialist country

[Eric_Oh]

Designs always change. There's a difference when a 1st world technologically advanced country changes something. Glock changing the grip feature is not a biG deal. It's an enhancement on an already proven gun company with a proven manufacturing reputation. Can't say that about a gun plant in Croatia.


With your analogy, would you say the same thing about a gun made in say, Mexico? Somalia? Ethiopia? Those are all "small" countries. I still wouldn't buy from them. I wouldn't buy a Yugo either!!! Would you? Afterall, it's made in a "small" country. Based on your analogy, it's better than Ford, Chevy, or Toyata, right?

I want something reliable and PROVEN in combat for decades... Skrew Croatia. And skrew Springfield for outsourcing to a former socialist country

I agree that Glock definitely has the upper hand on the XD as far as having
been on the market longer and equally longer service record.
If that were the only criteria, then Glock definitely wins.


The XD was designed & made in Croatia as the HS2000, and imported into US by a different company. Springfield is now the one who imports them.
So since it was ALWAYS made in Croatia, its not really outsourcing.

Since Springfield started importing these, they've done alot to expand and improve upon the original HS2000 design.
Varying calibers(9mm,.40SW,.45ACP,.45GAP)
Varying frame sizes & barrel lengths.
Varying colors.
Thumbsafety models.

All backed by Springfield's warranty & service.

You are more than entitled to your opinion, but I think
Springfield is putting alot of effort to put out a gun that shooters like.

And the only way Springfield and the XD can compete in the criteria of
"proven for decades" is to wait a few decades and see.

[scootle]

Doesn't this go for every handgun? I will be looking into my first handgun and will be renting a lot. I figured this was number one on the list, especially since I have small girl hands.

If it's not on your list already, the M&P is great for folks with smaller hands. XD and Glock are both really really chunky in the grip when you heft them all side by side in comparison. IMHO, everything about the M&P was just more svelte and sexy. That's why I bought one.

In an ideal world, shoot the guns you are considering side-by-side in the same session. It's really the only way to see real differences immediately.