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Wired · 06-23-2008, 08:13 AM

Well, I went to the range yesterday and I have a confession to make. I might be converted to a Glock guy. I was shooting my XD40SC and a G27 G3. Last time I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with my SC but I could with my Service so I am definitely getting better, but I do like the feel of the G27 with the finger grooves. I also seemed to shoot a little better. I'm going back out today, hopefully, to see if I can work this Glock thing out of my system, but who knows how it will go. Does anybody seem to shoot the Glock better?

Sorry no pics, too embarassed. I did get 1 spot on though.

**mhillsing23** · 06-23-2008, 10:48 AM

I definitely don't shoot the Glocks better. The XD is for me! But, everyone is different and if you are a Glock guy then, well, I am sorry. Seriously, stick with what works, but give your decision some time to prove itself.

slugger6 · 06-23-2008, 10:54 AM

Glocks are fine pistols. Shoot what works best for you.

tomfoolery · 06-23-2008, 10:59 AM

Yeah, shoot what works for you. We won't like you any less....well, maybe.

tjg4 · 06-23-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugger6

Glocks are fine pistols. Shoot what works best for you.

+1 It's different for everyone. Personally I shoot the XD better too.

Bob RI · 06-23-2008, 12:10 PM

I just had the reverse experience and sold my last Glock - good guns but I just never warmed up to the shape of the grip and the overall ergonomics - rather than dicking around with modifications, I decided to sell them. Everyone is different - go with whatever works for you.

NDB_MN · 06-23-2008, 12:29 PM

If it's the finger grooves making all the difference, just throw a Hogue slide-on grip onto your XD.

Takes about 5 mins and an exacto knife to trim a notch for the grip safety, and you're good to go!

The reason I don't prefer GLOCK is due to the grip angle more than anything else. But I'm a big proponent of shoot what feels good, and that's different for everyone.

ScottyT · 06-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugger6

Glocks are fine pistols. Shoot what works best for you.

+1. It is comments like this that make me absolutely love this forum! I can't tolerate fanboys of any type...

I can't hit the broadside of a barn with a glock (ok, more like that pesky x ring...), but my best friend is much more proficient with his Glock 21 than with my XD 45.

McXD · 06-25-2008, 10:18 PM

Many moons ago I was issued a Sig as my duty weapon (transitioned from the old S&W .38 revolover), and try as I might, I could never become better than marginal with it during qualifications. Several years ago, I started down the Glock path and was blown away by how much my shooting improved with them. Recently, I purchased an XD9SC, and found it to be eerily accurate for a sub-compact. I'm no longer a cop, but I use a Glock 21SF as my primary carry, and the XD9SC as my back-up gun. Brand loyalty is admirable, but I agree with the other members comments about using what works for you. I'm very competent with the G21SF, and feel confident in the power of the .45, but equally impressed with the XD9SC's accuracy and concealability. I feel strongly that everyone should consider all options when selecting a defensive tools. For what it's worth........

**edm24** · 06-26-2008, 06:48 AM

I have a Glock 23 that I purchased 2 years ago. It's a good gun and I great very good accuracy with it. I also own an XD9 and an XD45, and like them much better. In fact, I'm going to see the Glock as soon as I can and get an XDM instead.

I am converted!

06-23-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
Wired XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 572	Went to the range yesterday... Well, I went to the range yesterday and I have a confession to make. I might be converted to a Glock guy. I was shooting my XD40SC and a G27 G3. Last time I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with my SC but I could with my Service so I am definitely getting better, but I do like the feel of the G27 with the finger grooves. I also seemed to shoot a little better. I'm going back out today, hopefully, to see if I can work this Glock thing out of my system, but who knows how it will go. Does anybody seem to shoot the Glock better? Sorry no pics, too embarassed. I did get 1 spot on though. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

06-23-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,100	I definitely don't shoot the Glocks better. The XD is for me! But, everyone is different and if you are a Glock guy then, well, I am sorry. Seriously, stick with what works, but give your decision some time to prove itself. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

06-23-2008, 10:54 AM	#3
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,394	Glocks are fine pistols. Shoot what works best for you. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-23-2008, 10:59 AM	#4
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,692	Yeah, shoot what works for you. We won't like you any less....well, maybe. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

06-23-2008, 12:29 PM	#7
NDB_MN XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Champlin, Minnesota Posts: 273	If it's the finger grooves making all the difference, just throw a Hogue slide-on grip onto your XD. Takes about 5 mins and an exacto knife to trim a notch for the grip safety, and you're good to go! The reason I don't prefer GLOCK is due to the grip angle more than anything else. But I'm a big proponent of shoot what feels good, and that's different for everyone. __________________ SA-XD40 Bi-Tone: Trijicon Night Sights, Don's Guide Rod 22#, PRP Match Trigger, Magloc Mag Well, Hogue Handall grip Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact 9mm Kimber 1911 Stainless TLE II Beretta AL391 Teknys 12ga Ruger MkII: Volquartsen Target Grips, Adjustable Sights

06-23-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
Bob RI XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: RI Posts: 64	I just had the reverse experience and sold my last Glock - good guns but I just never warmed up to the shape of the grip and the overall ergonomics - rather than dicking around with modifications, I decided to sell them. Everyone is different - go with whatever works for you.

06-25-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
McXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 3	Many moons ago I was issued a Sig as my duty weapon (transitioned from the old S&W .38 revolover), and try as I might, I could never become better than marginal with it during qualifications. Several years ago, I started down the Glock path and was blown away by how much my shooting improved with them. Recently, I purchased an XD9SC, and found it to be eerily accurate for a sub-compact. I'm no longer a cop, but I use a Glock 21SF as my primary carry, and the XD9SC as my back-up gun. Brand loyalty is admirable, but I agree with the other members comments about using what works for you. I'm very competent with the G21SF, and feel confident in the power of the .45, but equally impressed with the XD9SC's accuracy and concealability. I feel strongly that everyone should consider all options when selecting a defensive tools. For what it's worth........ Last edited by McXD : 06-25-2008 at 10:21 PM.

06-26-2008, 06:48 AM	#10
edm24 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Broward County, FL Posts: 1,211	I have a Glock 23 that I purchased 2 years ago. It's a good gun and I great very good accuracy with it. I also own an XD9 and an XD45, and like them much better. In fact, I'm going to see the Glock as soon as I can and get an XDM instead. I am converted! __________________ "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!" edm24 NRA Member Springfield XDM (bi-tone) Springfield XD45 Springfield XD9 - 3" compact (bi-tone) S&W 410S FNP-9 (bi-tone) Glock 23 Bersa BT380CC Colt Detective Special, circa 1978

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