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[glockguy07]

I'm a Glock guy and I am curious as to why I can't stand it. If it were a better alternative I would just go out and buy one.

Exactly my thoughts

 

[Soundslikejosh]

I have never heard of a XD going Full Auto until this post. I say BS. Glock guys just can't stand it because there is now a better alternative than a Glock.

Wouldn't count on that.

 

[G McBride]

Glock guys and XD guys are going to argue till the end. Go out and shot the XD. Go out and shoot as many handguns and you can get hold of. Buy the gun that you feel good shooting. The main thing is that you shoot what you carry and that you shoot it enough that it becomes familiar enough to you that in a high stress situation, you will know how to handle your weapon of choice.

When you get to that point, what ever you have chosen to carry, you too will argue that it is better than all of the others, even if it is not a Glock or XD.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

I must respectfully disagree.

If the argument is based on the possibility of gun failure and difficulty of repair, I think the discussion about a comfortable grip is moot. Reliability is not a trivial matter, and compromising that for a "better" grip...well that seems like bad policy. The only thing that could further neglect the real issue is a comment about how XDs are less "ugly" than Glocks.

Regards,
Josh

 

[KDUBCR250]

Cant the Glock guys just start their own thread and not post in the XD one I have both and like them both just prefer the XD

 

[G McBride]

Looks like the one that says the XD has a "better grip and is less ugly" is a Glock Guy. I have never owned a Glock. In all honesty I was thinking of buying one and came across the XD. I liked the way the XD45 Compact felt and I bought it. I love to shoot that gun. I have never shot anything better in that caliber.

I can't tell you if I like a XD better than a Glock. I have no opinion on that. I do know that I love the XD45C.

 

[BloodEclipse]

I have a XD45 compact that is my carry gun. It is easy to conceal. It has NEVER had even so much as a hiccup. The gun is flawless and I trust it with my life as well as those around me. The gun fits my hands perfectly with the 10 round mags. Like ATM said, make sure you test whatever you get for reliability not just with practice ammo, but with the ammo you will use for carry.
Maybe the Glock crowd is jealous or maybe they just haven't spent enough time with an XD.
I carry concealed so ugly isn't a factor for my choice of carry.

 

[duboismd]

Never had a problem with my XDSC9. Has shot everything I fed it reliably.

 

[kludge]

XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

You can probably find info about any failure there. Mine has been perfect in ~500 rounds.

 

[GetA2J]

<<snipping meaningless drivel>> However if you like the way it feels in your hand and it shoots well for you then go for it!

Smartest thing I have ever heard a He-man-glock-stud XD hater say. Rep to you tomN

 

[TomN]

Smartest thing I have ever heard a He-man-glock-stud XD hater say. Rep to you tomN

Now where did I say that I hated the XD?

 

[Scutter01]

Now where did I say that I hated the XD?

We can see it in your eyes.

 

[TomN]

We can see it in your eyes.

Those aren't my eyes.

 

[Crystalship1]

Those aren't my eyes.

All of "you people" are like that!!!!

 

[glockguy07]

Those aren't my eyes.

 

[RogerB]

Those aren't my eyes.

yeah man...you can't hide your lyin' eyes.... so sayeth the Eagles!

 

[DJDan]

I own a beautiful XD-9SC and an XD-45. I love them both. Both have been FLAWLESS through tousands of rounds. They just don't stop.
Three words- Fully Supported Chambers.

 

[shawkpilot]

I have an early model XD-9, the one with the crappy finish on the slide. I wasn't happy with my finish coming off, and I new that they switched coatings. I sent mine back, they re-finished it at no cost. I have had no mechanical issues with mine, and I love it.

 

[cce1302]

I have an XD40SC I bought in 2004. Still has the old finish on it, and I carry it religiously (that means every day, not just on Christmas and Easter). I bought a New/used XD40 Service in January of this year and carry it occasionally. Both are extremely good shooters, point well, and carry well. Never had a hiccup. I considered buying a Glock before I knew what an XD was, but just didn't like them. Just not my thing.

 

[Rattlesnake46319]

I've owned my XD45 Service for 2.5 years now. It has eaten everything I've fed it without a malfunction. Only complaint I have had with it is that it would beat my thumb knuckle up after about two boxes. Tried out my buddy's compact and the shorter grip made it possible to snug it into my hand a bit better. So I went out and picked up a Hogue slip-on grip for mine and haven't had a problem since.