Thanks in advance for your help.
Go to a gun shop with a range and test them both. It comes down to your preference. Check out the H&K USP too.
Reliability, simplicity, durability....it’s Glock for me.
Shoot them if possible, and more than one round. You might find, like I did, that while the Glock name brand sounds good, it don’t feel good in your hand after a few rounds. Their grips are just too big imo.
In my hands, the XD-m shot better; the Glock fits fine, just more accurate with the XD-m.
That said, I bought a Glock (G17) since I have this handy little folding carbine (Kel Tec SUB 2000) that takes Glock mags...
For target shooting I’d opt for the Springfield as long as you opt for adjustable sights, which are not available on the stock Glocks. Glocks are easier to field strip and clean, though. Find a place to try them both out and believe me, you’ll know.
Get yore-self to a range that rents both and put a couple hundred rounds through each.
Check out the Beretta PX4 storm also. Just got one and I am in love with it. There’s a compact model as well.
The only thing that I would add....
Handle the guns first. I had pretty much determined I was going to buy a Sig p226 and I walked out of the store with an HKP30 on order as the one in store was already sold. You really need to hold these things to determine what you like.
The Glocks and Springfields are both fine weapons. There’s a huge waiting list on Glocks at the places I frequent in NJ.
If I were you, just keep an open mind. Pretty much any handgun that runs $500 bills or more isn’t going to be a piece of garbage so get the one you like, specially if it’s your “one shot” approval from the wife.
I own a springfield XD-40, a prior model to the XD-M. I chose it after shooting a number of guns including a Beretta PX4 in .40, a Sig 226 in .40 and the Glock full frame and compact in .40. I chose the XD just because it seemed to fit my hand better for whatever reason. I like everything about Glocks - I like their durability, I like the fact that there are bazillions of them in service so finding parts is no problem, I am reasonably accurate with them, I just don’t like shooting them. I also like some of the safety features the XD has, like the grip safety and the loaded chamber indicator.
I’m sure you’re going to hear this a lot, but go out and shoot them. Shoot them some more. Shoot other guns. Then pick the one you like. The best gun is the gun you are going to feel comfortable enough to train with religiously.
Glocks and XD’s are very similar in form and function and both enjoy good reputations for reliability. I might give an edge to the XD for its ergonomics, but that’s subjective. If you have an opportunity to check out any CZ pistols (75 or P-01) I’d give them a look too (I have the latter and I’m in love with it). Shoot safe.
Buy whichever is in stock. :)
Seriously, hold each one and see which one "fits" better. If you can shoot it, so much the better.
Other than that some like the XD because it has multiple safties. Some like the Glock because it doesn't have multiple safties. For a house gun either would be fine. Just get the full size. No need to go compact in this case.
I should qualify that - there IS a Glock target pistol, model 34, with adjustable sights out of the box. Haven’t shot it, but I do own two other Glocks, one of which, the 19, is acceptably accurate and the other, the 22, is simply amazing. That said, I’d still favor the Springfield by just a little. YMMV.
Why limit yourself to only one of them? ;-)
Get both.
;-)
in a year you’ll be looking for a Howitzer
Some gun ranges allow you to test them out or rent them.
Springfield is newer technology. I am going to be looking more closely at one. I have tried Glocks before and I was not crazy about it but that maybe just me. Many people love them.
The Glock is very simple, rugged and will last forever. It has this two piece trigger which some people love and some do not. Very simple. They have little plastic trigger clips because a few cops discharged them for some reason by mistake. I think the XD-M has a more standard safety.
Accuracy? I think the Glocks are ok but not great. I think who need to use a stronger grip. The Glock’s polymer body in racking the slide takes getting used to. I prefer a metal gun like a Beretta F92 or my old Ruger P85 when I rack the slide when inserting a new clip.
I probably would give the nod to the XD-M based on my preference. The Glock’s “will last forever” simplicity may be very desirable if things get bad.
Any guys here know anything that ever breaks or needs replacing on a Glock? Firing pins or springs?
Smith&Wesson M&P .40 cal
You can't stop at only one.
I own 5 Springfield XD9 Tacticals (courtesy of the NRA for our college marksmanship program) and have shot several Glocks. My suggestion is to get a Browning Hi-Power. Better gun all around. Plastic pistols are cheaper (and the XDs are EZ to clean, and I should know), but you’ll be happier with a Browning. I don’t dislike the XDs, but Browning’s are better. Better accuracy, pretty easy to clean (not as EZ as an XD), lot’s of aftermarket parts. Yeah they cost a bit more.
You win with either one both the glock and xd are good quality rigs, follow the advice of initial posters. Go rent one at a local range or take a friend that is willing to let you shoot their xd or Glock.
YOU have to like the firearm, be able to make accurate hits and be comfortable carrying it . Spend a day wearing it in your home to see what I mean by sharp edges, poor holster selection , weight , size etc ........
I carry the Glock 19 at times and love it. I do not own a XD so will not say anything other than my trusted friends that have one love em !
As well look at the SIG 239. This is a very very good CHL rig. I highly recommend you look at the SIG 239 in 9MM.
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