XD .45 vs. G 21 .45... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Sinister · 08-17-2006, 04:11 PM

Hello all! I am new to the XD forums and have a question! I spend a lot of my time on another forum site called glocktalk, mainly because I own several Glocks. I have one dilemma; I can’t decide which .45 caliber pistol to get! I have narrowed it down between two pistols, the Glock 21 or the XD .45! I have posted this same question on both sites hoping to get positive and negative feedback about the pistols. I was surprised at a lot of the replies on the glocktalk forums, I thought everyone would be bashing the XD but I was wrong many people had good words about it! I would like to hear more about everyone’s experiences with the XD 45.

Thank you in advance,

-Sinister

XD9Sub · 08-17-2006, 04:23 PM

Welcome to the forum! This was discussed a good bit when the XD45 came out 8 months ago. Run a search on the forum for "G21", you'll find lots of comments.

I had a G21, my first .45ACP, and liked it, however the grip angle is all wrong for me and when the XD45 came out, that settled the question. The XD45 grip is much better for me (more like a 1911 or CZ grip) and is much slimmer than the G21. Whatever feels best in your hands, I would say.

**QCATrader** · 08-17-2006, 04:50 PM

I owned a Glock 21 and a Glock 21C and neither ever felt quite right in my hand, but I carried them for a year or so. Then I purchased my first XD, a 40 and fell in love with the 'pointablility' of the gun. When the XD45 came out, I purchased one, knowing if I didn't like it I could get my money out of it quickly.

Well, I've now sold my 21 and 21C, so you know what my thoughts are.

I would suggest that you rent or borrow one and go to the range. Since you're so familiar with Glocks, it shouldn't take too many shots for you to make up your mind.

FYI, I've also replaced my 27 with an XD40SC and my 23 with an XD40S.

Good luck with your decision.

coastemac · 08-17-2006, 04:54 PM

Welcome to the "good side." Nah, j/k... I had two Glocks for several years, a G27 and a G23 (obviously a .40 cal fan.) Needless to say, they were both traded the day I got my XD-40. No regrets here, wouldnt trade my XD for any other pistol today. Springfield took everything Glock did right, many years ago I might add, and improved and added even more good aspects to it. Unless something serious happens, I will not buy another Glock... not as long as there are XD's on the shelf... as the old saying goes, "Why settle for less?" Hope you make the right choice for YOU, I know I did. Thanks for listening.

dale mcminnis · 08-17-2006, 04:55 PM

I have owned a G21 great gun but I reload and shooting lead thru a glock is a no no xd.45 no problem.I own a G17&G34 great guns I have Dawson fiber optic front and adjustablr rears on both of them.Factory sights on glocks I can't hit squat the xd on the other hand is point of aim right out of the box.Lastly the grip on the xd feels better to me than the glock because it is smaller thus easier to carry. Hope this helps.

08-17-2006, 04:11 PM	#1
Sinister XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1	XD .45 vs. G 21 .45... Hello all! I am new to the XD forums and have a question! I spend a lot of my time on another forum site called glocktalk, mainly because I own several Glocks. I have one dilemma; I can’t decide which .45 caliber pistol to get! I have narrowed it down between two pistols, the Glock 21 or the XD .45! I have posted this same question on both sites hoping to get positive and negative feedback about the pistols. I was surprised at a lot of the replies on the glocktalk forums, I thought everyone would be bashing the XD but I was wrong many people had good words about it! I would like to hear more about everyone’s experiences with the XD 45. Thank you in advance, -Sinister __________________ G22-TLR-2 G34 G21 or XD .45 Next! Florida Glockers Club # 99 www.gssfonline.com

08-17-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	Welcome to the forum! This was discussed a good bit when the XD45 came out 8 months ago. Run a search on the forum for "G21", you'll find lots of comments. I had a G21, my first .45ACP, and liked it, however the grip angle is all wrong for me and when the XD45 came out, that settled the question. The XD45 grip is much better for me (more like a 1911 or CZ grip) and is much slimmer than the G21. Whatever feels best in your hands, I would say. __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France Øbama '08

08-17-2006, 04:54 PM	#4
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Welcome to the "good side." Nah, j/k... I had two Glocks for several years, a G27 and a G23 (obviously a .40 cal fan.) Needless to say, they were both traded the day I got my XD-40. No regrets here, wouldnt trade my XD for any other pistol today. Springfield took everything Glock did right, many years ago I might add, and improved and added even more good aspects to it. Unless something serious happens, I will not buy another Glock... not as long as there are XD's on the shelf... as the old saying goes, "Why settle for less?" Hope you make the right choice for YOU, I know I did. Thanks for listening. __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

08-17-2006, 04:55 PM	#5
dale mcminnis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 109	G21vsxd45 I have owned a G21 great gun but I reload and shooting lead thru a glock is a no no xd.45 no problem.I own a G17&G34 great guns I have Dawson fiber optic front and adjustablr rears on both of them.Factory sights on glocks I can't hit squat the xd on the other hand is point of aim right out of the box.Lastly the grip on the xd feels better to me than the glock because it is smaller thus easier to carry. Hope this helps.

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08-17-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
QCATrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa / Arizona Posts: 291	I owned a Glock 21 and a Glock 21C and neither ever felt quite right in my hand, but I carried them for a year or so. Then I purchased my first XD, a 40 and fell in love with the 'pointablility' of the gun. When the XD45 came out, I purchased one, knowing if I didn't like it I could get my money out of it quickly. Well, I've now sold my 21 and 21C, so you know what my thoughts are. I would suggest that you rent or borrow one and go to the range. Since you're so familiar with Glocks, it shouldn't take too many shots for you to make up your mind. FYI, I've also replaced my 27 with an XD40SC and my 23 with an XD40S. Good luck with your decision.