glock vs xd

XD is definately the way to go. Any model Xd over a Glock any day!

I have never liked a Glock; right from day one. I tried several models with different ammo..... all equally uncomfortable. They just don't feel good in my hand. A find they flip a lot more, albeit the trigger may be just a little better (shorter). What's that saying.... Why own a BLOCK when you can own a Springfield?! But hey.... ultimately it comes down to whatever you prefer. Both have good QC and are equally reliable.


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I don’t think Glock has something that XD doesn’t, but I would still pick the Glock between the two; just don’t like the grip safety on the XD plus really don’t like the look of the 5in model.
 
Glock is sort of like Honda in ATV. They came first and everyone tries to match their success, never the less, lots of people are buying XD9 for their price, accuracy and they simply work. I just have read an article about XD9 put through Glock test, where they tried everything to make gun jammed and there was no even one malfunction.

I think both are great guns.
 
TW25B said:
Ummm.. If you look at just at XD it is a Glock rip off with just enough changes to negate a patent infringement lawsuit. When is a copy ever better than the original? Also the price difference is $100. Glock 22 @ Questar $850, Springfield XD @ P&D enterprises $950. Glock 17 for $800 @ Questar. Get the original!!
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This is patently false...the only thing that seems to be similar internally between the Glock and SA-XD is the fact they both use a striker, that they both have trigger safeties, and that their frames are both made of polymer...but that is where the similarities end.

The Glock has a double action style fire control whereas the SA-XD is single action.

The SA-XD has a unique slide locking safety that when unchambered and with the striker down, the slide cannot be opened unless the grip safety is depressed.

The SA-XD has a loaded chamber indicator and a cocked indicator whereas the Glock does not.

The Glock barrel employs polygonal rifling whereas the SA-XD uses traditional land/groove rifling.

The Glock takedown system uses two small spring levers whereas the SA-XD uses a turnstyle takedown lever.

The Glock rails have integrally inserted steel rails in the polymer that are then moulded over with the injection polymer moulding process, whereas the SA-XD front rails are made of a single piece of steel, that also acts as a locking insert similar to that of the SIG P-series Pistols that is pinned in place with two pins and the takedown lever, yet the rear rails are part of the moulded frame and are not reinforced. (the steel insert is more easily replaced if broken)

The SA-XD has an ambidextrous magazine catch and a polished mag well that uses steel magazines...the Glock uses metal impregnated plastic mags and a left side mag catch (dominant side only).

The Glock has more models and more calibres to choose from, while the SA-XD only has three basic models, and five calibres to choose from(9mm, 357sig, 40S&W, 45GAP, 45ACP)...both can be had in multiple tones.

The Glock is lighter but thicker...the SA-XD is thinner but heavier.

Summed up, these pistols are not the same by any stretch of the imagination. Even the grip angles and bore axis grip alignments are different. Both are reliable although there are some tests that have revealed that the SA-XD is more reliable with more differing ammunition manufacturers than that of the Glock models.

The SA-XD has more in common with the HK USP than it does with the Glock.
 
I played with all the Glock's over the years, and the only plastic pistol in my locker is the XD40. Apparently the new .45ACP XD's will have the same Melonite finish that the Glock's have. XD all the way!
 
Pekerwood, great comparison..Id say you sumed that up pretty well. I can't believe the glock is wider. I had to get them out of the safe and compare. The glock is a hair wider, but the XD slide is much beefier and stronger.
 
Bartledan said:
Ask yourself: Which would you rather pack into combat?
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Ask yourself: When was the last time you were in combat? just joking...I had to say it. I get your point thou, I'm willing the bet both guns would fair the same in combat.
 
skycrane said:
Ask yourself: When was the last time you were in combat? just joking...I had to say it. I get your point thou, I'm willing the bet both guns would fair the same in combat.
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Good thing you're kidding. You just asked, in essence, "what does anybody need a gun for, anyway?!?" :)

Considering that not one of the 10 mags I bought with my XD worked without major tuning, and once they did, the gun FTF'd left right and center, and my G17 has never malfunctioned once, in call it 15K rounds... I have to disagree with your assessment of their comparitive utility.
 
I've owned a Glock 17 and a Glock 23. I currently own an XD9 that I use for IDPA. As most have stated, I find the XD points much better for me, the grip is nearly identical in size to my Browning Hi-Power, and I like the grip safety for holster work. It really has no faults that I can complain about, except for it's rather dull appearance :) . But it really shoots well. So, for me, XD is better.
 
Bartledan said:
Good thing you're kidding. You just asked, in essence, "what does anybody need a gun for, anyway?!?" :)

Considering that not one of the 10 mags I bought with my XD worked without major tuning, and once they did, the gun FTF'd left right and center, and my G17 has never malfunctioned once, in call it 15K rounds... I have to disagree with your assessment of their comparitive utility.
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What kind of "MAJOR" tuning did you have to do to your mags? I'm just curious as all 12 of my mags work 100% from the factory. For more info on XD handguns check out his foum>

http://www.hs2000talk.com/

cheers all!
 
peckerwood said:
This is patently false...the only thing that seems to be similar internally between the Glock and SA-XD is the fact they both use a striker, that they both have trigger safeties, and that their frames are both made of polymer...but that is where the similarities end.

The Glock has a double action style fire control whereas the SA-XD is single action.

The SA-XD has a unique slide locking safety that when unchambered and with the striker down, the slide cannot be opened unless the grip safety is depressed.

So what?

The SA-XD has a loaded chamber indicator and a cocked indicator whereas the Glock does not.

The Glock does indeed have a chamber loaded indicator

The Glock barrel employs polygonal rifling whereas the SA-XD uses traditional land/groove rifling.

so?

The Glock takedown system uses two small spring levers whereas the SA-XD uses a turnstyle takedown lever.

The Glock take down is NOT A TWO PIECE take down, it is infact a single cantilever spring and a single take down latch

The Glock rails have integrally inserted steel rails in the polymer that are then moulded over with the injection polymer moulding process, whereas the SA-XD front rails are made of a single piece of steel, that also acts as a locking insert similar to that of the SIG P-series Pistols that is pinned in place with two pins and the takedown lever, yet the rear rails are part of the moulded frame and are not reinforced. (the steel insert is more easily replaced if broken)

The SA-XD has an ambidextrous magazine catch and a polished mag well that uses steel magazines...the Glock uses metal impregnated plastic mags and a left side mag catch (dominant side only).

Glock magazines are in fact a steel body covered with plastic, you cannot "impregnate" plastic with metal. You can feel and see the steel body if you take a Glock mag apart.

The Glock has more models and more calibres to choose from, while the SA-XD only has three basic models, and five calibres to choose from(9mm, 357sig, 40S&W, 45GAP, 45ACP)...both can be had in multiple tones.

Glocks are available in six calibres(seven if you include 380ACP) and 22 models. A stainless finish is of no value in my opinion. IF you look after your guns you don't need the added protection(and cost) of stainless, nor is it practical.

The Glock is lighter but thicker...the SA-XD is thinner but heavier.

Summed up, these pistols are not the same by any stretch of the imagination. Even the grip angles and bore axis grip alignments are different. Both are reliable although there are some tests that have revealed that the SA-XD is more reliable with more differing ammunition manufacturers than that of the Glock models.

The XD looks almost identicle to a Glock, look at the shape of the slide, the shape of the trigger guard, and the texture on the grip. Not the abscence of a hammer like that of a Glock. Note the trigger mounted safety, like that of Glock who started that first.

The SA-XD has more in common with the HK USP than it does with the Glock.
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XD has little in common with the USP. The XD is polymer framed, is a single action, even though there is no exposed hammer. The XD's magazine release is no where near similar to that of a USP. I can't see much in the way of resemblence bewteen the XD and the USP.

CF
 
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skycrane said:
What kind of "MAJOR" tuning did you have to do to your mags? I'm just curious as all 12 of my mags work 100% from the factory. For more info on XD handguns check out his foum>

http://www.hs2000talk.com/

cheers all!
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Sandpaper and needle nose pliers, and a final polish with the dremel.

Oh, yeah, I belonged to hs2000talk for a while. I was trying to find out what the problems were with the gun. It's a retarded forum.

Never Again!
 
ROTFLMAO!

try and tell those guys the XD is not the exact same as the HS2000..:D

Bartledan said:
Oh, yeah, I belonged to hs2000talk for a while. I was trying to find out what the problems were with the gun. It's a retarded forum.

Never Again!
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Bartledan said:
Sandpaper and needle nose pliers, and a final polish with the dremel.

Oh, yeah, I belonged to hs2000talk for a while. I was trying to find out what the problems were with the gun. It's a retarded forum.

Never Again!
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That's ####ty, you don't have much luck with pistols do you?:p :redface:
 
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