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SouthernIndy · 05-06-2008, 04:39 PM

Go with the XD, I really like mine. Welcome to the Forum, from Indiana.

studlee · 05-06-2008, 05:29 PM

Like alot of other folks the XD fit my hand better. I've had a glock 21, 17, and 30. I recently purchased an XD 45c and took it out the first time last Sunday. I shoot it much better than the glock. Though I have friends/LEO's that still like their Glocks better. Best thing to do is to shoot both if you have a range that rents. See which you like better. Let us know which one you choose.

smokey240sx · 05-06-2008, 05:49 PM

I own both and prefer XD even tho both aren't perfect. This is what I don't like about my guns.

XD45 service
-FTF with Federal HST ( only ammo it won't eat )

Glock 30sf

-Plastic guide rod
-Can only fit 9rds in the 10rd mag

-Follower on the mag are crap.

It really looks like glock QC has gone downhill. This sound very cheesy buy another great reason to get a XD is being able to join XDTALK! Go check out the glock forum and notice how much help is actually given. Usually the problem get unresolved because most of the member blame YOU and never the gun.

Perchjerk · 05-06-2008, 05:58 PM

I find it hard to imagine how anyone can hold both guns and think the glock feels better than the XD! the XD has a much more natural feel to it and to me, i shoot better with a gun that feels the best to me, therefore, i went with the XD! But, feel isnt everything! if i could shoot better with a glock i would own a glock, but i cant shoot for sh*t with a glock! So u should hold and shoot both and i would say that one u shoot the best with should be the one u buy! goodluck and let us know the outcome!

smokey240sx · 05-06-2008, 06:13 PM

yes im curious who you choose.

INDY-XD · 05-06-2008, 06:36 PM

Welcome from Indiana!

Thod24 · 05-06-2008, 08:35 PM

Please let me try to make this easy for you...buy the XD! Seriously, the XD fit better in my hand, shot where I aimed, and it is very reliable. All of this adds up to a ton of fun at the range and a gun you can feel safe carrying.

That being said, the Glock is a great gun. I just found the XD to be more fitting to my needs. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again. In fact, I'm beginning to look at the 9mm for my range gun since the price of ammo is going up just as fast as the price of gas.

rockerz71 · 05-07-2008, 05:02 AM

Welcome from Atlanta

F117AGuy · 05-07-2008, 06:10 AM

I've got to add the same thing the others have said. The XD fits my hand better than most other pistols. It's not a 1911 , but the grip angle is the same which leads to a more natural feeling when firing the pistol. I didn't like the grip width of the glocks. They all felt chunky in my hand except for the Glock 36 (which is a single stack magazine). I prefer .45 ACP over the other cailbers, but I am old fashioned.

thunderjohn · 05-07-2008, 06:43 AM

Everyone wants you to buy an XD because it fit their hand better.
Go shoot them both and get what YOU like. I have no preference.

I have a Glock 23 (40) and an XD 40. I like them both and like to
shoot them both. But I shoot my 9's a lot more because of the cost of ammo.
Don't let anyone scare you away from the 9mm for a
self defense gun. Do your own ballistics research for SD rounds.

Also, do the math on the $ you'll spend on range ammo for a year and
see if it makes any difference to you which caliber you choose.

05-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#11
SouthernIndy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elberfeld, IN Posts: 133	Go with the XD, I really like mine. Welcome to the Forum, from Indiana. __________________ XD 45 c Savage Model 64 S&W model 642 Mossberg 930 SPX NAA 22 LR Mini-Revolver

05-06-2008, 05:29 PM	#12
studlee XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Like alot of other folks the XD fit my hand better. I've had a glock 21, 17, and 30. I recently purchased an XD 45c and took it out the first time last Sunday. I shoot it much better than the glock. Though I have friends/LEO's that still like their Glocks better. Best thing to do is to shoot both if you have a range that rents. See which you like better. Let us know which one you choose. __________________ XD-45 Compact Makarov - East German 9x18 Taurus Titanium 38 special KelTec P3AT Baby Browning Winchester 1200 Defender Hi-Point 995 w/ATI stock Yugo SKS

05-06-2008, 05:49 PM	#13
smokey240sx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	I own both and prefer XD even tho both aren't perfect. This is what I don't like about my guns. XD45 service -FTF with Federal HST ( only ammo it won't eat ) Glock 30sf -Plastic guide rod -Can only fit 9rds in the 10rd mag -Follower on the mag are crap. It really looks like glock QC has gone downhill. This sound very cheesy buy another great reason to get a XD is being able to join XDTALK! Go check out the glock forum and notice how much help is actually given. Usually the problem get unresolved because most of the member blame YOU and never the gun. Last edited by smokey240sx : 05-06-2008 at 05:56 PM.

05-06-2008, 05:58 PM	#14
Perchjerk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 304	I find it hard to imagine how anyone can hold both guns and think the glock feels better than the XD! the XD has a much more natural feel to it and to me, i shoot better with a gun that feels the best to me, therefore, i went with the XD! But, feel isnt everything! if i could shoot better with a glock i would own a glock, but i cant shoot for sh*t with a glock! So u should hold and shoot both and i would say that one u shoot the best with should be the one u buy! goodluck and let us know the outcome! __________________ Xd40 service bi-tone Browning Buckmark (Process of being sold) Taurus Model 94

05-06-2008, 08:35 PM	#17
Thod24 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 412	Please let me try to make this easy for you...buy the XD! Seriously, the XD fit better in my hand, shot where I aimed, and it is very reliable. All of this adds up to a ton of fun at the range and a gun you can feel safe carrying. That being said, the Glock is a great gun. I just found the XD to be more fitting to my needs. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again. In fact, I'm beginning to look at the 9mm for my range gun since the price of ammo is going up just as fast as the price of gas. __________________ XD 45 Tactical Taurus PT145 Stainless Mossberg 500 Winchester M70 XTR Sporter 270 My father's old JC Higgins 22 Red Rider BB (don't laugh...it'll put your eye out ) There is no problem that cannot be solved by the use of high explosives. - Bumper Sticker

05-06-2008, 06:13 PM	#15
smokey240sx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	yes im curious who you choose.

05-06-2008, 06:36 PM	#16
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,089	Welcome from Indiana!

05-07-2008, 05:02 AM	#18
rockerz71 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,697	Welcome from Atlanta

05-07-2008, 06:10 AM	#19
F117AGuy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Holloman AFB, NM Posts: 19	I've got to add the same thing the others have said. The XD fits my hand better than most other pistols. It's not a 1911 , but the grip angle is the same which leads to a more natural feeling when firing the pistol. I didn't like the grip width of the glocks. They all felt chunky in my hand except for the Glock 36 (which is a single stack magazine). I prefer .45 ACP over the other cailbers, but I am old fashioned.

05-07-2008, 06:43 AM	#20
thunderjohn XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	Everyone wants you to buy an XD because it fit their hand better. Go shoot them both and get what YOU like. I have no preference. I have a Glock 23 (40) and an XD 40. I like them both and like to shoot them both. But I shoot my 9's a lot more because of the cost of ammo. Don't let anyone scare you away from the 9mm for a self defense gun. Do your own ballistics research for SD rounds. Also, do the math on the $ you'll spend on range ammo for a year and see if it makes any difference to you which caliber you choose. __________________ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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