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mpbond · 08-17-2006, 09:38 PM

Hi,

I was leaning very strongly towards a G19 for my carry gun. Today, my friend and I went to the range. He has a new XD .40cal w/ about 100 rounds through it. I had the chance to rent a G19 and an XD 9mm. At 21 ft., I was shooting about an 8 in group w/ the Glock. I switched to the XD and all of a sudden, my groups were about 3-4in. I was surprised how awkward the Glock was in my hand. If I closed my eyes and brought the gun up, then opened my eyes to check my aim, the POI would have been about 3ft. or more higher than I thought at 21 ft. The XD feels like my old Military Issue 1911. It is a lot more comfortable than the Glock and I could shoot it almost as good as my 1911 without ever firing an XD before. I know this will only get better w/ practice.

Both of the XD's I fired were 3" versions. For a 3" gun to shoot and feel more like my 1911 than what I was expecting it to was a pleasant surprise.

I think I will now be purchasing an XD 9mm. once I have saved up enough. Hopefully, the Dept. I am applying to will lose the old 92FS's they use and switch to the XD by the time I finish the academy.

BTW, this is post #1. I think I will no longer be visiting Glock talk after today.

thomye · 08-17-2006, 10:11 PM

Welcome. I've never been to the Glock site so I can't comment. However, I've shot a glock and I had the same experience. It just did work for me. I'm certain glocks are great guns but I too opted for the XD. Hopefully, you don't catch what I caught. I rediculous urge to buy every XD in a 40 and 45.

Breaking my wallet, actually, bending my credit card.

Son of Norway · 08-17-2006, 10:23 PM

Same old, same old. Ya shoot and XD, you buy an XD.

Welcome to the board!

mpbond · 08-17-2006, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomye

Welcome. I've never been to the Glock site so I can't comment. However, I've shot a glock and I had the same experience. It just did work for me. I'm certain glocks are great guns but I too opted for the XD. Hopefully, you don't catch what I caught. I rediculous urge to buy every XD in a 40 and 45.

Breaking my wallet, actually, bending my credit card.

I caught that bug a long time ago. Only this time it is with handguns. I own over 20 firearms but only 1 handgun. I plan to change that.

08-17-2006, 10:11 PM	#2
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	Welcome. I've never been to the Glock site so I can't comment. However, I've shot a glock and I had the same experience. It just did work for me. I'm certain glocks are great guns but I too opted for the XD. Hopefully, you don't catch what I caught. I rediculous urge to buy every XD in a 40 and 45. Breaking my wallet, actually, bending my credit card. __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

08-17-2006, 10:23 PM	#3
Son of Norway XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Santa Rosa CA Posts: 3,554	Same old, same old. Ya shoot and XD, you buy an XD. Welcome to the board! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/sonofnorway

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08-17-2006, 09:38 PM	#1
mpbond XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	New member and future XD owner Hi, I was leaning very strongly towards a G19 for my carry gun. Today, my friend and I went to the range. He has a new XD .40cal w/ about 100 rounds through it. I had the chance to rent a G19 and an XD 9mm. At 21 ft., I was shooting about an 8 in group w/ the Glock. I switched to the XD and all of a sudden, my groups were about 3-4in. I was surprised how awkward the Glock was in my hand. If I closed my eyes and brought the gun up, then opened my eyes to check my aim, the POI would have been about 3ft. or more higher than I thought at 21 ft. The XD feels like my old Military Issue 1911. It is a lot more comfortable than the Glock and I could shoot it almost as good as my 1911 without ever firing an XD before. I know this will only get better w/ practice. Both of the XD's I fired were 3" versions. For a 3" gun to shoot and feel more like my 1911 than what I was expecting it to was a pleasant surprise. I think I will now be purchasing an XD 9mm. once I have saved up enough. Hopefully, the Dept. I am applying to will lose the old 92FS's they use and switch to the XD by the time I finish the academy. BTW, this is post #1. I think I will no longer be visiting Glock talk after today.