Glock or XD ?

[RedMongooSe]

+1 Glock

[IlDuche]

XD. Love em, can't stand Glocks (they are, however, a fine weapon). Own 2, the XD and XDm, so can I vote twice? Maybe throw in a hanging chad?

[fullrearview]

Held a glock 19 yesterday... Actually, the 1st time I held the 19 as far as I can recall... Not so bad... Still, It's just not as nice as my XDM.

[Phireglass]

Try both, preferably at a range where you could either borrow or rent each, see how you like em, online its gonna be a dead battle, like the poll 50% like the glock 50% the xd, personally i like the xd better, my best friend however who i shoot with every time i go, likes the glock, whichever you shoot better with, whichever you feel more comfortable with shooting wise should be YOUR winner

[Donk310]

In my safe... the Glock is way in the back somewhere. Maybe even lost. I take my XD out so much that is never really stops smoking. With that being said... .

[IrishJoe3]

Personal preference for me is XD. Can't stand glocks but CCW an XD every day and love it.

[Blackhawk556]

seriously nobody has said the obvious? get a M&P

beats both of those.

seriously though, I thought I read somewhere that departments don't choose
XDs because of the double action trigger only or something along those lines. anyone know what i'm talking shout?

Sent from Los Alamos Nuclear Facility

[Gladdis.45]

Another for Glock. Love my 22. Easy to take apart and shoots great. But I also believe that whatever weapon feels best in your hand should be your choice.

[Gryff]

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's so much FUD in so few words that it constitutes a Win. It's like Joe Isuzu or Jon Lovitz's Tommy Flanagan is chiming in on Glock v. XD.

My personal favorite is "can be fired from the hip w/o malfunctioning." The irony of using that as a positive for a Glock is epic.

[bcj128]

seriously nobody has said the obvious? get a M&P

beats both of those.

seriously though, I thought I read somewhere that departments don't choose
XDs because of the double action trigger only or something along those lines. anyone know what i'm talking shout?

Sent from Los Alamos Nuclear Facility

The reason we don't choose the XD is because Springfield won't allow for armorer certification on the XD series. Glocks, who were well established as a police duty weapon when the XD came out, does many, many armorer's courses.

Personally, I think some people frown on the XD due to it being made in Croatia. That's just a plain silly reason because I have shot the XD, and it's a fine weapon. I just personally prefer Glocks, but wouldn't turn down an XD...

[jloffermann]

First time I shot the glock 17 and SA 9mm 4in.

Got 1/2in better grouping on glock, but didn't have the money
Really enjoyed the xd and still like it.

Getting a glock once im stateside though. plan on using both.

[retired]

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.

Unless things have changed since last year, lasd decided not to go with the glock and they aren't a small agency.

Besides Glock being out a lot longer as has been pointed out, Glock offered nice discounts IIRC, to depts. around the country to get established as a leo gun in the U.S.

I have a XD subcompact in 9mm and carry it daily as my ccw since retired in '03. I have never had a problem with my XD in almost 9yrs. of carrying it. I tried Glocks and didn't care for them, tho I realize they are good guns.

Also, since I'm a XD owner, a retired leo and a moderator, I will break the tie and vote for the XD, even tho I already voted for it. Voting now closed.

[larryis1]

Getting ready to get my first pistol. Comparing the Glock 19 Gen3 vs the Springield XD9. My focus is the least amount of muzzle flip and best on target accuracy (all other factors equal). Your advice on the best option of the two will be appreciated.

[Donk310]

Getting ready to get my first pistol. Comparing the Glock 19 Gen3 vs the Springield XD9. My focus is the least amount of muzzle flip and best on target accuracy (all other factors equal). Your advice on the best option of the two will be appreciated.

This is the one area I can say that Glock "may" have the XD beat. Not really sure though as I own an XD40... not a 9. Maybe someone with both can chime in.

[larryis1]

This is the one area I can say that Glock "may" have the XD beat. Not really sure though as I own an XD40... not a 9. Maybe someone with both can chime in.

I purchased the Glock 19 Gen3 today and will take delivery in 10 days. Got a good price at Turner's.