Glock 30sf or xds .45

[smith and wesson]

I want a 45 carry gun for ccw but am split in these 2.

Glock
On roster so no trouble getting it on ccw
10 rounds
Glock reliability
Huge market of parts
No sse fee

Cons would be the actual size.

Xds
Slim easy to conceal
Grip safety gives me piece of mind
Not on roster

Con is that I don't know if I will be able to put it on my ccw since it is an sse gun.

I've read some threads that people could not put a sse gun on their ccw because at the time of dros, a different caliber was written on the paperwork.

So im hoping to buy one or the other by the end of the year, the xds will be unattainable after next year and I really don't know if glock will renew the 30 model after it expires in November.

With that said this gun is intended as a carry gun and if I can't put an xds on my ccw because of the caliber thing on the dros form then it would be pointless in getting one.

[smith and wesson]

The glock 30 also has the option of a 10mm barrel.

[SDM44]

I just posted this the other day in the G30S thread.

Caliber, reliability, etc... pretty much the same. Factory grip will be better on the XDs compared to the smooth finish if a Gen 3 G30SF, unless you get some grip tape over it.

IMO, size is the main difference here. That, and round count (5+1 vs. 10+1).

Not to side track the topic, but here are some pretty good comparison pics of the G30S next to a XDs 45.

I mentioned above that the grip was pretty wide for my tastes on a G30S, and that my Shield (basically same size as a XDs frame) fit much tighter on me with no bulge. Sure you compromise in round count, almost half the amount. But if size matters, then it's just something to consider.

[VL221]

XDS. A lot smaller/slimmer. You won't be able to purchase it for below MSRP after 1/1/15.

[smith and wesson]

You guys make some good points. Looks like xds is winning the vote.

[1CavScout]

The XDs is a lot easier to carry IWB than the Glock. I carry my Glocks, but not IWB. For IWB my XDs wins hands down.

[FresnoRob]

XDs I want one of these before the end of the year. I know someone with the Glock he likes it so I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

[M1Kev]

XDs is a nice pistol. I added the pierce base plates and a grip wrap. I personally felt the aggressive texture on the pistol was a little too aggressive in a few places, but it fills the hand and certainly feels like a bigger gun than it is.

[Port Authority]

No fair comparing XDs to a G30.

The real comparison is to a G36.

I would go w/ feel, features and barrel length.

I really like that XDs 4.0

Port

[smith and wesson]

No fair comparing XDs to a G30.

The real comparison is to a G36.

I would go w/ feel, features and barrel length.

I really like that XDs 4.0

Port

I know it's not an equal comparison, this is more of a what would you buy thread.

You guys have moved me toward the xds. I can always get a glock (hopefully) going with the xds.

[k1dude]

Instead of the Glock 30 SF, you should be looking at the Glock 30s. Especially since it will be a CCW gun.

[smith and wesson]

Hahaha all you glock guys are coming out of the woodwork now. The 30 is in the lead now.

[rman]

i chose (and have) the XDs.

My first striker-fire gun... I was looking at the glocks, but being a Sig DA/SA guy... i needed a bit more than piece of mind than "get a good holster"

It also, IMHO, looks 202323420x better

[egpost916]

Get the XDs before sse ends. The Glock will always be there but once you start carrying a single stack it will be hard to go back.

[smith and wesson]

Get the XDs before sse ends. The Glock will always be there but once you start carrying a single stack it will be hard to go back.

Right on man. Thanks.