Glock or XD? Which one is better?

[Newbomb92]

Sorry if it's a repost. I cracked up

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBdYBc0BLgQ]YouTube - GLOCK vs XD[/ame]

 

[Hoosierdood]

You couldn't get a clue during clue mating season in a field of clues if you smeared yourself in musk and did the clue mating dance.

I LOL'ed at that one. It starts getting good at 2:35.

 

[ATM]

Already here:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/32394-glock_or_xd_explained.html#post351180

...and that's just the first time it got its own thread.

But it does get reposted for good reason from time to time...

 

[Amishman44]

They said it well enough...both are good guns! When it doubt, shoot them both! I, personally, have the Glock 32 in .357sig (why, because I grew up on .357's and Glock had them on the market first...so now I'm set up with Glock stuff!) There was a time when I wanted an XD in .45acp really bad...but now that I have kids, I just don't have the $$.

Glocks were originally designed and built in Austria and still are manufactured there. The Glock really operates like a revolver, in principle, because they don't have any 'external safeties' like other pistols do. The only safety on the Glock (other than the 'anti-drop and go bang' safety) is the one between your ears...the only real safety that one needs

XD's, I believe, were originally a Croatian designed and built gun, that Springfield purchased so that they could add a polymer gun to their lineup. XD's have a grip safety and a trigger/slide safety.

Personally, I hate all the little extra 'safeties' on other guns. I like the revolver concept...just pull, point-n-shoot. Works good for me!

 

[kingnereli]

Why can't everyone just get along?
























Glock Sucks!

 

[LotsofGlocks]

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Whip it goodBeat that horse

 

[PeaShooter]

would have been better with the two bear things from the iphone video...

 

[goinggreyfast]

I shopped for quite a while before deciding on my XD-9 subcompact. I really like it and feel I got a great deal for $459 brand new in the box. I did put a Pierce attachment on the short clip and it made a lot of difference in control on the recoil.

It is a bit clunky to carry though, as I'm sure the Glock would be also. If I'm wearing a sport coat or something where it would be more difficult to carry, I prefer the Bersa Thunder 380 double stack with Hornady Critical Defense rounds. While the round is smaller, the "splat factor" is better because of the design.

 

[leedawg77]

Both are very good guns, but a little partial to Glock not having a lot of experience with XD.

 

[Prometheus]

XD all day long. gLocks are ok but who wants "ok"?

Besides, I've seen the gLock g17 rtf2 side by side with the JA22...

 

[farva118]

I've had a lot of trigger time behind an XD and still prefer Glocks. Its just me personally.

 

[MilitaryArms]

XD's are Glock knock-offs. If you want the original, get the Glock. If you like doo-dads that serve no practical purpose, the XD is the way to go.

In particular, the loaded chamber indicator on the XD... be sure to buy a punch to remove it so you can clean under it, or be prepared for it to get stuck in the "loaded" position. Hopefully you don't mar your finish too much cleaning it over the years.

...let's not mention the grip safety.

Simple, practical, proven. Glock.



[/duck]

 

[XtremeVel]

In particular, the loaded chamber indicator on the XD... be sure to buy a punch to remove it so you can clean under it, or be prepared for it to get stuck in the "loaded" position. Hopefully you don't mar your finish too much cleaning it over the years.

[/duck]

You're not joking ! Shoot some loads with a dirty powder like Unique, and it will be sticking up after just a few rounds. What I found is if you grind .010 off EACH side of the indicator, it can be easily cleaned by sliding a piece of shim stock in between without having to remove it. Take the material equally off each side to keep the spring pocket central. I just got tired of removing the pin and risking loosing the small fragile spring.

As for the Op's question... I have both and like them for different reasons... If I had to say, I prefer the XD in .45ACP, and the Glocks in the other calibers.

 

[MerKWorK]

Holy Crap Batman, is there an Echo in here!

 

[Dog1]

Charlie don't know jack...M&P for the win.

And yes, I'm serious.

 

[dave29]

I like them both, but like M&P better. I just can't get over the enormous slide on the XD's, it is like 1/2" taller than a Glock slide.

 

[Dog1]

I like them both, but like M&P better. I just can't get over the enormous slide on the XD's, it is like 1/2" taller than a Glock slide.

The XD has never impressed me, and for the nay sayers chime in, yes I have spent some time at the range with one.

High bore axis, horrible grip, the grip safety is like an after thought, bigger and more blocky than a Glock or the M&P.

If you like them, great for you. IMO, there are better polymer handguns out there.

 

[maxmayhem]

Glock in 380

Just go to south america and smuggle in a glock in 380....Get 2 so I can have one...From Glock's Website

GLOCK 28
The lightweight
Like the GLOCK 25, the GLOCK 28 in .380
is also blowback operated. Small in
dimensions and weight, it is great in
performance when carried concealed.
Because of the low-recoil firing characteristic
of the .380 cartridge, it can be easily and accurately
controlled. The standard magazine capacity of this balanced
pistol of 10 rounds can be increased to 19 rounds when using optional magazines.

 

[Dog1]

Just go to south america and smuggle in a glock in 380....Get 2 so I can have one

Man if Glock could get the 25 and 28 ATF approved...they would make money hand over fist on them.