Glock or XD ?

[thomashoward]

Hello,
Between the Glock 45 and the Springfield XD45 is there any departmental preference? as to which is the better choice for CCW?

thank you

[xd45nut]

The XD45 compact is not much bigger then the Glock 36 and molds 10+1 rounds instead of 6+1.

XD45c:
Length: 7.3”
Height: 5”
Width: 1.2”

Glock 36:
Length: 6.77”
Height: 4.76”
Width: 1.13”

[Pryde]

Glock: Less moving parts to fail, you can take it apart completely with a pin punch, lower bore axis for follow up shots, safer action since the striker is not cocked until the trigger is pulled, can be fired from the hip w/o malfunctioning, better magazines, more aftermarket support, and no critical slide jams.

For casual range usage, they are about equal but for serious duty/offduty use, Glock is the clear winner. Notice the lack of LEO issuing or even approving the XD, that's called a clue.

[sspen003]

Glock: Less moving parts to fail, you can take it apart completely with a pin punch, lower bore axis for follow up shots, safer action since the striker is not cocked until the trigger is pulled, can be fired from the hip w/o malfunctioning, better magazines, more aftermarket support, and no critical slide jams.

For casual range usage, they are about equal but for serious duty/offduty use, Glock is the clear winner. Notice the lack of LEO issuing or even approving the XD, that's called a clue.

XD's havent been out that long. Glocks have been around since the 80's

[yzErnie]

I sell a lot of Glock 30s to LEOs and civilians for concealed carry. A very popular choice.

[1911su16b870]

Glock 21 is a duty gun used by a few LEAs.

[9mmepiphany]

Notice the lack of LEO issuing or even approving the XD, that's called a clue.

might have something to do with the lack of a departmental discount. Springfield has never chased the LE market...i think they might be somewhat limited by the fact that they are only an importer

[smokingloon]

I fire from the hip all the time and never had any malfunctions from my XD45c.
Only goes off when I intentionally pull the trigger.
Aftermarket support is growing steadily and has a fair amount considering how long the gun has been on the market.
Just because many police departments use it doesn't really mean anything to me. Budget, marketing, and politics all have an influence on which firearm the department chooses.

I would say that you can't go wrong with either gun. Just pick the one that feels better in your hand.

[TRICKSTER]

The XD45 compact is not much bigger then the Glock 36 and molds 10+1 rounds instead of 6+1.

XD45c:
Length: 7.3”
Height: 5”
Width: 1.2”

Glock 36:
Length: 6.77”
Height: 4.76”
Width: 1.13”

You forgot one.

Glock 30:
Length: 6.77"
Height: 4.76"
Width: 1.27"

Mag capacity 10+1, plus interchangeable with the 13 round Glock 21 mag. (The Glock 21 is my primary duty weapon).
Been carrying a Glock 30 for years as my BUG and off duty. The compatibility with the 13 round Glock 21 mag makes it nice. When off duty, I carry a 13 round Glock 21 mag as a reload mag for my Glock 30.

[dadoody]

I love how the poll is dead even.

[fullrearview]

Both are good weapons. Some shoot one better than the other. You can get into bore axis and all that crap but if you can hit the 10X with the XD but not the Glock, then the choice should be simple IMHO.

Same goes with any gun.

[XDshooter]

Glock: Less moving parts to fail, you can take it apart completely with a pin punch, lower bore axis for follow up shots, safer action since the striker is not cocked until the trigger is pulled, can be fired from the hip w/o malfunctioning, better magazines, more aftermarket support, and no critical slide jams.

That is 100% BS.

If that was truly the case, then on a misfire round you could simply pull the trigger again and have the striker strike the primer again.

However, you can't. The slide needs to cycled to reset the trigger, JUST LIKE AN XD. Pulling the slide back places the striker back behind the sear.

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

I would have voted for the Glock but the poll is closed.

[tacticalcity]

Makes me want to rant! Glock love baby. Glock love.

[Freeballer]

I want to vote glock.