[smokingfrog]

Carrying a hot Glock is akin to carrying a hot 1911 with the safety off.

Not the same at all, but the Glock does require a good holster that completely covers the trigger guard. It's more like carrying a double action revolver, except the Glock has a lot better trigger. The Springfield XD is very similar to the Glock, but has a grip safety as well, which could be a plus or not, depending upon how you look at it. Treat all guns with respect and you shouldn't have a problem.

[MasterGunner01]

You cannot go wrong with a good, working sideam. I have a good selection in single and double action.

In .45 ACP:
1. Para-Ord P.13-45 — a 14-shot (13+1) version of the M1911A1.
2. G.I. M1911A1.
3. Colt Combat Commander, Series 70 with CTC LaserGrips.
4. Glock 21 with 2-round extension on magazines (15 rounds+1)

In 9x19 NATO ((mm Para):
1. Browning Mk 2 No 1* (Inglis) Hi-Power (13+1).
2. Beretta 92FS with CTC LaserGrips (15+1).
3. Glock 17 (1st Gen) with 2-round extender (19+1) and LaserGrips.
4. Walther P.1 (8+1).

In .38 Special/.357 Mag:
1. Colt Trooper Mk III with 7-5/8 barrel in .357 Mag.
2. S&W Snubbie with LaserGrips in .38 Special.

Analysis:
1. Both revolvers are very accurate (surprising for a snubbie). LaserGrips wroks great for quick targeting. Long sight radius makes the .357 a tack driver.

2. Walther P.1 is exceptionally accurate. Inglis HP is accurate and has an outstanding trigger pull for a HP. Glock 17 fits the hand well, the LaserGrips aid quick targeting, and 20 rounds is a plus. The Beretta is a fine shooter, but it is thick in the grip.

3. The Para-Ord works as flawlessly as the M1911A1, except it carries six rounds of insurance. P-O grip is 1/8-inch thicker than M1911A1, but eith aluminum frame it weighs the same with 14 rounds as the M1911A1 in steel and 8 rounds. The Series 70 Combat Commander has the advantage of being smaller than the M1911A1 and LaserGrips. The Glock 21 is slightly thicker than the Glock 17, but works very well.

Likes:
1. LaserGrips for quick targeting.
2. Increased capacity of P-O, Glock 17, 21.
3. Softies on P-O, M1911A1, Combat Commander, P.1.
4. Loaded chamber indicator on P.1.

Dislikes:
1. Glock “anti-drop” safety in both pistols.
2. Thick grips on Beretta 92FS.
3. Small thumb safety on Inglis HP.

All are great, “go to war” sidearms that you can bet your life on.