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BMC6765 · 12-24-2007, 12:41 PM

Hey Everyone.

Going to jump into the world of modern day pistols. I have broken it down to a XD-5 9mm or the Glock 17. Sell me on XD!!!!!.

Thanks in advance for any input.

pillboxhat5 · 12-24-2007, 12:52 PM

both great guns! Glocks are super reliable in my opinion the xd's seem to be pretty good guns as well own both

but i wouldnt by the glock 17 buy the glock 19 fairly easy to conceal and still fun!!!

BMC6765 · 12-24-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pillboxhat5

both great guns! Glocks are super reliable in my opinion the xd's seem to be pretty good guns as well own both

but i wouldnt by the glock 17 buy the glock 19 fairly easy to conceal and still fun!!!

Pillbox,

I like that name carry mine in my left pocket. Sience you own both any specific pro's/con's you can give me. Thnx.

chrisxd45t · 12-24-2007, 01:14 PM

More people prefer the grip on the XD, and that it has a fully supported chamber.
The XD's reliability is on par with the GLOCK.

Reno82 · 12-24-2007, 04:43 PM

XD's also have a trigger and grip saftey while the glock doesn't. The feel is the best way to convince you which you should buy. Rent them side my side and fire them. Then you tell us how it feels and shoots.

cadconversions · 12-24-2007, 04:59 PM

I was at a gun shop again today and held the Glock in my hand again. After owning the XD40SC and going back to compare to the glock - I'm glad I made the right decision. Just didn't feel right in my hand at all. The XD feels great and now that I stippled the grips (would do the same on the glock) there's no chance that it would ever slip from my grip.

What really sold me on the difference between the glock and the XD are some pretty simple differences but it was the difference to me.

1: The grip was better on the XD for me
2: BEAVER TAIL GRIP!!! That was the big deal. The glock only fires when the trigger is pulled but I could imagine a lot of times when the trigger might get pulled (hung on something) when it was intended to he. The XD solved this. I hear people on here that talk about making sure not to holster the XD with the beavergrip engaged but in effect - when you holster a glock w/o a beavergrip safety - you are basically hoping the trigger doesn't snag on something.
3: Takedown lever - while not a huge deal - I like the familiar take down lever better than the small, hard to activate, take down "slider" on a glock
4: Trigger! Yep, the glock trigger setup is the same but different than the XD. The center piece sits at a different angle than the XD and causes it to catch the skin on my finger and pinches. The XD don't do this.

zx6rpete · 12-24-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cadconversions

I was at a gun shop again today and held the Glock in my hand again. After owning the XD40SC and going back to compare to the glock - I'm glad I made the right decision. Just didn't feel right in my hand at all. The XD feels great and now that I stippled the grips (would do the same on the glock) there's no chance that it would ever slip from my grip.

What really sold me on the difference between the glock and the XD are some pretty simple differences but it was the difference to me.

1: The grip was better on the XD for me
2: BEAVER TAIL GRIP!!! That was the big deal. The glock only fires when the trigger is pulled but I could imagine a lot of times when the trigger might get pulled (hung on something) when it was intended to he. The XD solved this. I hear people on here that talk about making sure not to holster the XD with the beavergrip engaged but in effect - when you holster a glock w/o a beavergrip safety - you are basically hoping the trigger doesn't snag on something.
3: Takedown lever - while not a huge deal - I like the familiar take down lever better than the small, hard to activate, take down "slider" on a glock
4: Trigger! Yep, the glock trigger setup is the same but different than the XD. The center piece sits at a different angle than the XD and causes it to catch the skin on my finger and pinches. The XD don't do this.

5: Loaded chamber indicator. I like the fact you can tell by sight and by touch the state of the pistol (loaded/unloaded, cocked/uncocked).

slugger6 · 12-24-2007, 05:13 PM

Welcome to the forum. The Glock is a fine pistol, but I much prefer the XD for the reasons cited above. It would be a good idea to shoot both in a side-by-side test, as suggested. You decide which is better for you.

chrisxd45t · 12-24-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BMC6765

Hey Everyone.

Going to jump into the world of modern day pistols. I have broken it down to a XD-5 9mm or the Glock 17. Sell me on XD!!!!!.

Thanks in advance for any input.

You picked a slow day to get responses.
You'll probably get more help after the holiday.

BMC6765 · 12-24-2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks All, for the input so far. Plan on shooting after the holidays. I"lll have a response then.

Merry Christmas

12-24-2007, 12:41 PM	#1
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Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,333	XD's also have a trigger and grip saftey while the glock doesn't. The feel is the best way to convince you which you should buy. Rent them side my side and fire them. Then you tell us how it feels and shoots. __________________ XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (HD& CCW) Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL-order 9/9/08

12-24-2007, 05:13 PM	#8
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,978	Welcome to the forum. The Glock is a fine pistol, but I much prefer the XD for the reasons cited above. It would be a good idea to shoot both in a side-by-side test, as suggested. You decide which is better for you. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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12-24-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
pillboxhat5 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	both great guns! Glocks are super reliable in my opinion the xd's seem to be pretty good guns as well own both but i wouldnt by the glock 17 buy the glock 19 fairly easy to conceal and still fun!!!

12-24-2007, 04:59 PM	#6
cadconversions XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsville, KY Posts: 131	I was at a gun shop again today and held the Glock in my hand again. After owning the XD40SC and going back to compare to the glock - I'm glad I made the right decision. Just didn't feel right in my hand at all. The XD feels great and now that I stippled the grips (would do the same on the glock) there's no chance that it would ever slip from my grip. What really sold me on the difference between the glock and the XD are some pretty simple differences but it was the difference to me. 1: The grip was better on the XD for me 2: BEAVER TAIL GRIP!!! That was the big deal. The glock only fires when the trigger is pulled but I could imagine a lot of times when the trigger might get pulled (hung on something) when it was intended to he. The XD solved this. I hear people on here that talk about making sure not to holster the XD with the beavergrip engaged but in effect - when you holster a glock w/o a beavergrip safety - you are basically hoping the trigger doesn't snag on something. 3: Takedown lever - while not a huge deal - I like the familiar take down lever better than the small, hard to activate, take down "slider" on a glock 4: Trigger! Yep, the glock trigger setup is the same but different than the XD. The center piece sits at a different angle than the XD and causes it to catch the skin on my finger and pinches. The XD don't do this.

12-24-2007, 06:15 PM	#10
BMC6765 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 194	Thanks All, for the input so far. Plan on shooting after the holidays. I"lll have a response then. Merry Christmas