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**SVThuh** · 07-01-2008, 06:54 PM

I voted Glock... Cuz dey Rs da besst yO!

Yeah.. I did vote Glock for sh|ts and giggles... But the XD is hands down the winner in my book!!!

**mp3mogul** · 07-01-2008, 07:47 PM

I've had Glocks..... however, the first time I held an XD, I sold all 3 Glocks and purchased XD's to replace them... When you draw and point an XD it's on target already, nothing else needed. To me the angle of the backstrap on the Glock is not user friendly. I'm not trying to UPSET anyone of the Glock lovers, but it's not for ME... I don't need to train my hand to shoot an a weird angle, the natural angle of the XD wins for me everytime.

KnightlE · 07-09-2008, 04:47 PM

I witnessed a Globk KA-BOOM...needless to say I've sworn them off.

**KNO3** · 07-09-2008, 04:51 PM

both are great guns, its just the glock is present on tv and everything so people assume its better

diver9005 · 07-09-2008, 11:29 PM

I have owned a Glock 23 (.40 compact) for 18 yrs. It is the only pistol I own. I have shot many other models and calibers over the years but have enjoyed my Glock the most (not that I'm Glock snob).

I was intrigued with the safety features of the XD 40 (chamber and firing pin indicators, grip safety) so I tried one yesterday at the range. I was VERY impressed with it. I shot a nice tight group with it and found the sights to fall effortlessly back on target. The perceived recoil was slightly sharper than my Glock, mostly at the trigger, but not by a tremendous degree. Trigger break was crisp and the reset nice and short.

The XD was easy to shoot well for a Glock guy, which surprised me. The grip angle differs and I understand bore height is taller. I expected a different experience.

Glockers take a lot of dings on this site but it is important to understand there is a lot to like about Glocks. Glock pistol design and execution was revolutionary 20 years ago... so revolutionary, it unleashed a movement that caused ALL service pistol designs to be improved (both directly and indirectly). But like all movements, it only moved so far and then stopped. Thats a shame; Glock makes a great firearm, but it is not perfect. It is nice to see Springfield Arms continue to improve this medium of pistol design since we haven't seen any evolutionary changes from Glock for some time.

I understand the XDm defines the next generation of striker-style pistols. If it is even better than the regular XD, it will compel me to buy another pistol. And it won't be a Glock.

$.02 from a Glock guy...

AZXD40 · 07-09-2008, 11:40 PM

I don't think Glock lovers have it hard here at all? You'll find that most of us own at least one

It was a great innovation, but certainly no the first great service pistol. Not even the first polymor pistol. I got my Glock 22 in '95 Never had a problem with it, and Truley enjoyed it. The ergonomics sold me on the XD, ad have not regreted it. Truth is if I could afford it I would have them all

diver9005 · 07-10-2008, 12:29 AM

True, Glockers don't take trashings here like Ford fans would take on a Chevy site (or vice versa)... its much more like gentle ribbing from one club member to another.

I do realize that Glock wasn't the first plastic/polymer gun. I believe HK introduced plastic models ten years earlier to a bunch of yawns...

However, until the Glock came out, most "current" pistols were refinements of older designs. The Glock was a "modern paradigm" for reasons too numerous for me to communicate succinctly. Massad Ayoob covers this topic in many of his writings and is a much more credible source than me on any topic regarding firearms. My opinions are based on my limited experience. Know this though: I am a fan of handguns first and a fan of Glocks second (maybe third now).

There are many other CREDIBLE firearm historians out there that can more accurately define the Glock's contribution to pistol design/history. That's not my thing.

Bottom Line: I am a Glock owner who likes the XD and is a fan of Springfield Arms. If they made the new XDm in the USA it would make me all that more tingly inside.

Lastly: I agree with you- if money was no object I'd have them all, too!

crpadiem · 07-10-2008, 03:58 PM

Get what works best for you. They are both great and reliable guns. I prefer the XD, it's not better than a Glock but I like the grip angle better.

Dogcop · 07-12-2008, 03:33 AM

I sold off all 3 of my Glocks, now own 3 XD's...nuff said

bigjimmy57 · 08-15-2008, 11:13 PM

xd fits better in my hand.

View Poll Results: XD or Glock
XD	206	73.84%
Glock	32	11.47%
Mods, delete this fools thread!!!	41	14.70%
Voters: 279. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2008, 06:54 PM	#31
SVThuh XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,520	I voted Glock... Cuz dey Rs da besst yO! Yeah.. I did vote Glock for sh\|ts and giggles... But the XD is hands down the winner in my book!!!
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07-01-2008, 07:47 PM	#32
mp3mogul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salem, Virginia Posts: 1,534	I've had Glocks..... however, the first time I held an XD, I sold all 3 Glocks and purchased XD's to replace them... When you draw and point an XD it's on target already, nothing else needed. To me the angle of the backstrap on the Glock is not user friendly. I'm not trying to UPSET anyone of the Glock lovers, but it's not for ME... I don't need to train my hand to shoot an a weird angle, the natural angle of the XD wins for me everytime. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety. Nor, are they likely to end up with either. Benjamin Franklin
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07-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#33
KnightlE XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	I witnessed a Globk KA-BOOM...needless to say I've sworn them off. __________________ <SIG-o-phile with XD Tendencies>
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07-09-2008, 04:51 PM	#34
KNO3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,002	both are great guns, its just the glock is present on tv and everything so people assume its better
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07-09-2008, 11:29 PM	#35
diver9005 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Long Time Glocker, First Time Talker. I have owned a Glock 23 (.40 compact) for 18 yrs. It is the only pistol I own. I have shot many other models and calibers over the years but have enjoyed my Glock the most (not that I'm Glock snob). I was intrigued with the safety features of the XD 40 (chamber and firing pin indicators, grip safety) so I tried one yesterday at the range. I was VERY impressed with it. I shot a nice tight group with it and found the sights to fall effortlessly back on target. The perceived recoil was slightly sharper than my Glock, mostly at the trigger, but not by a tremendous degree. Trigger break was crisp and the reset nice and short. The XD was easy to shoot well for a Glock guy, which surprised me. The grip angle differs and I understand bore height is taller. I expected a different experience. Glockers take a lot of dings on this site but it is important to understand there is a lot to like about Glocks. Glock pistol design and execution was revolutionary 20 years ago... so revolutionary, it unleashed a movement that caused ALL service pistol designs to be improved (both directly and indirectly). But like all movements, it only moved so far and then stopped. Thats a shame; Glock makes a great firearm, but it is not perfect. It is nice to see Springfield Arms continue to improve this medium of pistol design since we haven't seen any evolutionary changes from Glock for some time. I understand the XDm defines the next generation of striker-style pistols. If it is even better than the regular XD, it will compel me to buy another pistol. And it won't be a Glock. $.02 from a Glock guy... Last edited by diver9005; 07-09-2008 at 11:32 PM. Reason: mm
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07-09-2008, 11:40 PM	#36
AZXD40 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,076	I don't think Glock lovers have it hard here at all? You'll find that most of us own at least one It was a great innovation, but certainly no the first great service pistol. Not even the first polymor pistol. I got my Glock 22 in '95 Never had a problem with it, and Truley enjoyed it. The ergonomics sold me on the XD, ad have not regreted it. Truth is if I could afford it I would have them all __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
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07-10-2008, 12:29 AM	#37
diver9005 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	True that... True, Glockers don't take trashings here like Ford fans would take on a Chevy site (or vice versa)... its much more like gentle ribbing from one club member to another. I do realize that Glock wasn't the first plastic/polymer gun. I believe HK introduced plastic models ten years earlier to a bunch of yawns... However, until the Glock came out, most "current" pistols were refinements of older designs. The Glock was a "modern paradigm" for reasons too numerous for me to communicate succinctly. Massad Ayoob covers this topic in many of his writings and is a much more credible source than me on any topic regarding firearms. My opinions are based on my limited experience. Know this though: I am a fan of handguns first and a fan of Glocks second (maybe third now). There are many other CREDIBLE firearm historians out there that can more accurately define the Glock's contribution to pistol design/history. That's not my thing. Bottom Line: I am a Glock owner who likes the XD and is a fan of Springfield Arms. If they made the new XDm in the USA it would make me all that more tingly inside. Lastly: I agree with you- if money was no object I'd have them all, too! Last edited by diver9005; 07-10-2008 at 12:37 AM.
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07-10-2008, 03:58 PM	#38
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,217	Get what works best for you. They are both great and reliable guns. I prefer the XD, it's not better than a Glock but I like the grip angle better.
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07-12-2008, 03:33 AM	#39
Dogcop XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago-area, IL. Posts: 149	I sold off all 3 of my Glocks, now own 3 XD's...nuff said
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08-15-2008, 11:13 PM	#40
bigjimmy57 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ellabell, Ga outside of savannah Posts: 115	xd fits better in my hand. __________________ Jimmy Oliver
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