main differences between glock and xd

[zfields]

So from Glock vs. XD turned into CZ and now Steyr M.

Im waiting for someone to mention Ruger SR9's

[Shenaniguns]

Hey buddy, Glock is made in AUSTRIA.....


So what other SIGNIFICANT foreign armies of the world (read: non pizz-ant armies that is) use any other polymer gun besides Glock?


Nope, just made by Gaston.

Some are now made here too

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=69337

[AceR15]

I agree 100%

One is a PROVEN combat masterpiece made in a 1st world country that has been free since WWII and has modern technological equipment/knowledge and experienced engineering. (Austria). The other gun is CURRENTLY made in a former socialist run European country that was really a "2.5 world" nieghbor to the Soviet Union (aka: Croatia, which split from Austria about 100 years ago.....BIG MISTAKE) up until about a decade ago. It just has a fancy and popular label on the gun now, called "Springfield."

I'd bet anyone, that if the XD didn't have the "Springfield" label on it, sales would be really really low! Nobody would buy a "Croatiafield" now, would they?

Buy something that works. Why fix something that ain't broke? Glocks just work.

WOW!! Forget the gun difference !!!
Are you sure America is a 1st world country?? where we (with all our technology) have a higher infant death rate than your 2.5 world croatia.. Are you sure you are FREE now??
and have been since WWII?? Are you sure America and California are not Socialist??

Do you know who own's America's Reserve Banks and who writes America Laws? Opps i mean Codes? and why do Attorneys and Law-yers have to pass the B.A.R? (BRITISH ACCREDITATION REGISTRY)

Because the Crown makes our rules and still owns our asses and WWII was designed to further Americas DEBT to the Queen.. forcing us to get rid of the gold standard and now we pray to the FIAT GOD of Pure PAPER backed by NOTHING!!

sorry to be preachy but We have to start doing our homework before condemning other nation-states and ethnic groups. Strikes me as very Bigoted and Ignorantly Arrogant, all while unknowingly bowing down to the crown.

My Sheeple... My Sheeple... My Sheeple

[hefedehefe]

+1 ace

[SixPointEight]

I've come to learn, that asking questions like "this vs. that" online is like pounding your head against the wall. It just hurts and gets you nowhere. You're far better off doing the research yourself.

With that said, I chose an XD40 because I wanted a 40 caliber, and felt far more comfortable reloading 40 for the XD than a glock. And I got my XD used for cheaper than an M&P. Eventually I'll probably end up with a Glock in 9mm and an m&p 9 or 40 as well.

Just to be one of "those people"

[Ed_in_Sac]

Bob kinda touched on this, the Glock is more of a double action mechanism (partially cocked) while the XD is single action. I think there are many more Glocks in use for IDPA than XD's, sorry I don't have a link.

I like the magazines better on the XD, but the Glock feels better in my hand. In deciding I would simply try them both and choose the one that fits your hand the best.

[Lone_Gunman]

I own an XD and just bought a G26 for EDC. Heres why.

<snip>
I decided on the G26 for a couple reasons.
1- I liked the way it felt in my hand. The XD's grip was much narrower, not in the thickness of the pistol, but from the back strap to the front of the grip. With the G26 I was able to get a much better 2 handed grip as there was actually some room on the grip for my support hand.
2- I don't like the grip safety on the XD. If I need to use my pistol in a self defense situation I want it to go bang when I pull the trigger. SD situations can be messy, scary, heart pounding situations that can happen in a split second. There is a chance that, for whatever reason, a full combat grip on the weapon is not possible. I want to be able to fire, if needed, in that case.
3- the Glock pistol line has way more aftermaket parts and accessories available.
4- 33 round G18 mags. Need I say more?
<snip>

[AceR15]

OH Yeah... I say get the gun that feels best to you, people will defend OBJECTS to no end so be your own judge.
I ordered an XDM but would also love a G19 too they both feel great to me but my 1st choice is XD because I happend to LIKE the XD safety measures as i have heard stories of glocks going off while holstering and many accidental grab fires etc..
Most people wont ever be in a NOT HOLDING THE GUN properly BUT I NEED TO SHOOT situation so the grip safe is nothing to me. Makes it a tad bit more idiot proof and children are more elusive than we can imagine. So i opt for Safety.

[451040]

main differences between glock and xd:

A Glock is a winner and an XD is a backmarker.

WOW!! Forget the gun difference !!!
Are you sure America is a 1st world country?? where we (with all our technology) have a higher infant death rate than your 2.5 world croatia.. Are you sure you are FREE now??
and have been since WWII?? Are you sure America and California are not Socialist??

Do you know who own's America's Reserve Banks and who writes America Laws? Opps i mean Codes? and why do Attorneys and Law-yers have to pass the B.A.R? (BRITISH ACCREDITATION REGISTRY)

Because the Crown makes our rules and still owns our asses and WWII was designed to further Americas DEBT to the Queen.. forcing us to get rid of the gold standard and now we pray to the FIAT GOD of Pure PAPER backed by NOTHING!!

sorry to be preachy but We have to start doing our homework before condemning other nation-states and ethnic groups. Strikes me as very Bigoted and Ignorantly Arrogant, all while unknowingly bowing down to the crown.

My Sheeple... My Sheeple... My Sheeple

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

I've come to learn, that asking questions like "this vs. that" online is like pounding your head against the wall. It just hurts and gets you nowhere. You're far better off doing the research yourself.

With that said, I chose an XD40 because I wanted a 40 caliber, and felt far more comfortable reloading 40 for the XD than a glock. And I got my XD used for cheaper than an M&P. Eventually I'll probably end up with a Glock in 9mm and an m&p 9 or 40 as well.

Just to be one of "those people"

i really like what you said about asking "this vs that" questions. I can now see it really just turns into a debate with pages upon pages of posts. not to say that its bad, but regardless you dont get very objective answers. i have a buddy that has the XD40, but havent shot it yet. I suppose i need to get on that

[wu_dot_com]

Ones a glock. Ones a wannabe

This is pretty much true. Everyone had to play catch up to Glock and one failed miserably- The Sigma.

no, once upon the time there was this company called H&K, and they produce the first polymer pistol called VP70. it predates the glock by 12 years and it can hold 1 more round. matter of fact, it can be converted into a 3 round burst weapon.

so who is playing catch up, and who is the wannabe???

you may choose to believe what you want to believe, but facts are facts. IMO VP70 is more pleasing to the eye too.

know your gun history kids.

[Shenaniguns]

no, once upon the time there was this company called H&K, and they produce the first polymer pistol called VP70. it predates the glock by 12 years and it can hold 1 more round. matter of fact, it can be converted into a 3 round burst weapon.

so who is playing catch up, and who is the wannabe???

you may choose to believe what you want to believe, but facts are facts. IMO VP70 is more pleasing to the eye too.

know your gun history kids.

Nobody is debating which the first polymer handgun is, but the VP70 is not in the same class as the Glock when it comes to being the first successful polymer duty gun which paved the way for the HS2000/XD,Sigma,M&P, Sig Pro etc...

So there's no need to get cocky, I don't see a bunch of modern handguns modeled after the VP70.

[wu_dot_com]

I would say glock/xd would be more of Toyota/Chevrolet. Nothing beats reliability (Toyota).

Toyota reliability.... i guess i can see where i makes sense. glocks reliability is just like the massive toyota brake pedal recalls. the flaw is in the design.

should i say polygonal rifling, lead bullets, kaboom.

[Shenaniguns]

Toyota reliability.... i guess i can see where i makes sense. glocks reliability is just like the massive toyota brake pedal recalls. the flaw is in the design.

should i say polygonal rifling, lead bullets, kaboom.

What about H&K's polygonal rifling?

[RollingCode3]

no, once upon the time there was this company called H&K, and they produce the first polymer pistol called VP70. it predates the glock by 12 years and it can hold 1 more round. matter of fact, it can be converted into a 3 round burst weapon.

so who is playing catch up, and who is the wannabe???

you may choose to believe what you want to believe, but facts are facts. IMO VP70 is more pleasing to the eye too.

know your gun history kids.

Playing catch up? really? Did the VP70 ever become popular? Did any LE agency pick them up at that time?