I can't decide between Glock vs XD

[Fenway]

The Glock hurts my sensitive wrists and hands. I had a roller skating accident in the early 80s and I have a hard time gripping them.... but I still like the G19!

 

[Brandan]

I love my G27. Very comfortable to shoot, and has been very, very reliable. I trust it with my life. . .

 

[kedie]

The correct answer to this question is H&K.


Actually, my wife owns an XD and my buddy owns a Glock. I've shot both, and both are great pistols. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

 

[JByer323]

Another option...

 

[HICKMAN]

One great thing about Glocks is that you can get ANYTHING you want for them.

Holsters, sites, high and higher cap mags, barrels and so forth.

 

[roscott]

I would venture that you can get all those goodies for an XD just as easily.

But really, just to reiterate everybody else, it depends on personal preference. You just gotta shoot both, because they really are very similar. (Thus all the arguing.)


That said, XD.

 

[TheGhostRider]

I've owned several of both models...
I personally will take the Glock hands down.
It fits me, it's reliable and runs when you need it.
My XD's did not do any of these things.
When it does break (as all guns do) parts availability is not an issue.

just my

 

[Chefcook]

Get both then you can later use the Glock as trading fodder in the classifieds...

 

[Britton]

That said, G30 any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Ditto, G30SF with Big Dots!

 

[RealtorWhoCarries]

I don't own either. Maybe it's fate, but i was ready to buy an XD a couple of years ago. It felt better in my hand than the Glock, but i do like the fact that there are so many accessories available anywhere and everywhere for the Glock. And i believe that is enough to motivate me to buy a Glock these days. Maybe that's because i'm pretty dollar conscious these days. That and $1 will get you a cup of coffee. Good luck.

 

[Dogman]

Get both then you can later use the Glock as trading fodder in the classifieds...

Now that kind of talk just hurts!

 

[KDUBCR250]

Get both then you can later use the Glock as trading fodder in the classifieds...

 

[clfergus]

I went to pop guns and rented a glock and an XD. Originally wanted a XD due to the external grip safety. After shooting both extremely dirty I might add, the XD jammed multiple times while the glock was spot on. I got the glock and have never had a FTF in 1000 rds of WWB and CCI Blazer. My dad got one too and no issues.

I knew when I shot the glock it was for me. Best to try it out first.

 

[Chefcook]

Now that kind of talk just hurts!

I could use one of those about now....

 

[ranger2204]

My friend just bought a xd and I own a glock we went to the range about two or three weeks ago and I had a chance to shoot his xd and really liked it. My glock is great gun but I think the xd might fit my hand a little better. You just need to shoot both before you deside.

 

[9rows]

Why not both?

+1

both

 

[TomN]

Get both then you can later use the Glock as trading fodder in the classifieds...

And this is another plus in the Glock's corner... it'll hold it's value way better too!

 

[g.mccormick]

What with all the XD hate? also the calling the XD are not reliable? I have an xd40 for that last 3 years or so, my first handgun. At one time I had been keeping track of rounds through and I stop counting somewhere around 700-800 rounds. If I had to guess, I would guess around 1100 rounds through it at this point. I have had a total of 0 failures of any kind.
That said, i would not turn down a glock either. They are both great guns. I find the XD easier to shot myself, but I only shot a glock half a dozen times or so.
Don't let brand loyalty of some push you away from another.

 

[Goodcat]

I recently faced this question when I was choosing. I opted for the glock. Both felt good. I love 1911's (same grip angle as xd) but the glock still pointed very naturally for me. Both are great pistols, that's for damned sure. Ultimately, I made my decision solely based on the fact that Glock has stood the test of time.

 

[ATM]

The test of time would lead one back to a 1911 or perhaps a flintlock.

You have narrowed your choice between two excellent modern platforms which will stand more use and abuse than most folks will throw their way in a lifetime. You can't choose poorly here.

But I chose XD.