Glock 17 vs. XD(M)

SHOOT3R USA · 07-30-2009, 02:48 AM

So my birthday is coming up in about 20 days and I'm looking to pick up a new pistol.

I've only ever shot a Glock 31 which shot very nice.

I know the Glock has more accessories out there too. Also for sure going with a 9mm so I can have another plinker.

As far as my other pistols that I own I have 2 revolvers (.22lr and S&W .32) and a Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP.

Opinions of anybody who has shot either of these? I can only hold them at the gun shop as they don't have a range.

Looking mostly for-
Accuracy
Size
Weight

I'm currently leaning toward the Glock since it has a large magazine capacity.

Edit:
Been watching "nutnfancy" on Youtube. He talks about both of these but for some reason I just can't bring myself to trust just his opinion.

berzerker grizz · 07-30-2009, 03:06 AM

A friend of mine has an XD in .45ACP. Lots of fun and fairly accurate. Dont take much to shoot up $50 with 13+1 in the chamber. Not much help, but XD are nice feeling firearms.

shadawg · 07-30-2009, 03:14 AM

I've shot my friends XD in .45

There is a reason it's won multiple NRA gun of the year.
Hella comfortable grip. Very accurate. Plenty of factory amenities, spare mags, loader, belt holster and carrying case included in a new purchase.

The XD(M) expanded on that platform with adjustable grip humps and grip texture.
It will be my next purchase.

SHOOT3R USA · 07-30-2009, 03:32 AM

Thoughts on the XD's trigger?

Might as well add this in their too:

Main reasons of going with the XDM is the fact that Springfield has been around forever and it's a trusted and proven design.

Main reasons for the Glock are pretty much no exterior parts to be corroded and the magazine capacity.

shadawg · 07-30-2009, 03:41 AM

Crisp. Not a very heavy break. I enjoy the hell out of shooting it. The only reason I went with my revolver as a first purchase and not the XD was because I wanted my wife to be able to shoot it if need be with the least amount of complication. I thought with needing to rack it and engage the grip safety it might be too much for her in a time of stress. I like the grip safety and the ultra compacts also have a thumb safety if I'm not mistaken.

berzerker grizz · 07-30-2009, 04:42 AM

Agreed on the trigger.

Even being a lefty was no problem for me. Grips go both ways and the shell ejection goes way above and away and Im not getting hit with shells.

Looking up on the web. Unless you get the sub compact XD it only holds one less than the Glock...

SHOOT3R USA · 07-30-2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berzerker grizz

Agreed on the trigger.

Even being a lefty was no problem for me. Grips go both ways and the shell ejection goes way above and away and Im not getting hit with shells.

Looking up on the web. Unless you get the sub compact XD it only holds one less than the Glock...

I was going by the number you posted which I should have knew was different for .45

paintballmarshaltn · 07-30-2009, 04:57 AM

I prefer Glock<G19,G21SF> myself, I used it while in the military. Also I use them as my every day carry. And with work I prefer the same. I can do an armours break down with 1 tool on a Glock. I've only had 1 malfunction<stove pipe> and that was due to crappy Russian/ Czech ammo. Carry it in brine, swamp, desert, glovebox. It's a Timex. As for upgrades, really don't need any. But it's up to a persons taste. On both of mine I have a 3.5 connecter with full polish on all the s.s. Took a dremel with a polishing drum and compound done a quick ramp job. I have a source that has some guild rods from Israel that the Shayetet came up with. Gonna try them out before I yap about them. to see if the Bee's knees. Overall. It's a K.I.S.S design ment to do one thing and thats it,KILL. Not win a beauty pagent. Funny thing is Glock was the first to use a material other then metal for it's frame. Now everyone and his brother is copying them doing the same. Also, the same about rails on the frames.Before civies got their eyeballs on it. They've been in the field for some time. Don't get me wrong a XD is a fine weapon. But, it's too "James Bond" doodad's that Mr. Murphy can come along and pay a vist to. Go to a range, rent both and see what you like.My comments mean spit if your not comfie with your sidearm.

Lohman446 · 07-30-2009, 08:02 AM

Glock and XD both serve the same niche. Dependable, "service" accuracy (don't buy the super accuracy reports out of a service pistol), and designed for day to day carry. That being said I lean towards the Glocks - mostly because I keep a 10MM around for hiking / woods carry and aside from a bigger grip its the same as carrying my 9MM day to day as far as useage. Something that XD does not offer IIRC

Shrub · 07-30-2009, 08:02 AM

I just picked up a G17 for the wife. It has the tactical 3.5 lb trigger kit on it and night sights. It is a very good shooter pretty accurate and has a good feel to it the trigger pull is very crisp.

To OP I'll trade ya for the Kimber...lol

07-30-2009, 02:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
SHOOT3R USA Let's Go Mountaineers! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Virginia	Glock 17 vs. XD(M) So my birthday is coming up in about 20 days and I'm looking to pick up a new pistol. I've only ever shot a Glock 31 which shot very nice. I know the Glock has more accessories out there too. Also for sure going with a 9mm so I can have another plinker. As far as my other pistols that I own I have 2 revolvers (.22lr and S&W .32) and a Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP. Opinions of anybody who has shot either of these? I can only hold them at the gun shop as they don't have a range. Looking mostly for- Accuracy Size Weight I'm currently leaning toward the Glock since it has a large magazine capacity. Edit: Been watching "nutnfancy" on Youtube. He talks about both of these but for some reason I just can't bring myself to trust just his opinion. __________________ MCB Feedback Harb: SHOOT3R is genetically predisposed to be an idiot Harb: he saves most of the idiocy for in here SHOOT3R: so i was butt naked in this corn field right? Last edited by SHOOT3R USA; 07-30-2009 at 02:56 AM.

07-30-2009, 03:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
berzerker grizz Bear Foot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Black River Falls, WI	A friend of mine has an XD in .45ACP. Lots of fun and fairly accurate. Dont take much to shoot up $50 with 13+1 in the chamber. Not much help, but XD are nice feeling firearms. __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Milwaukee Throwback NPPL Pump Team[/COLOR] [IMG]http://tf-2.fr/ach.php?a=Sting Like a Bumblebee&b=Wear an Aloha shirt and sucessfully sneak up on camo wearing milsim players&c=u&e=132&f=1[/IMG] [QUOTE]I looked like a rabid squirrel riding a greased goat but I was grinnin' ear to ear. George the Painter[/QUOTE] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/22219-berzerker-grizzs-feedback.html#post208120"]MYFEEDBACK[/URL]

07-30-2009, 03:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
SHOOT3R USA Let's Go Mountaineers! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Virginia	Thoughts on the XD's trigger? Might as well add this in their too: Main reasons of going with the XDM is the fact that Springfield has been around forever and it's a trusted and proven design. Main reasons for the Glock are pretty much no exterior parts to be corroded and the magazine capacity. __________________ MCB Feedback Harb: SHOOT3R is genetically predisposed to be an idiot Harb: he saves most of the idiocy for in here SHOOT3R: so i was butt naked in this corn field right? Last edited by SHOOT3R USA; 07-30-2009 at 03:40 AM.

07-30-2009, 04:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
berzerker grizz Bear Foot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Black River Falls, WI	Agreed on the trigger. Even being a lefty was no problem for me. Grips go both ways and the shell ejection goes way above and away and Im not getting hit with shells. Looking up on the web. Unless you get the sub compact XD it only holds one less than the Glock... __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Milwaukee Throwback NPPL Pump Team[/COLOR] [IMG]http://tf-2.fr/ach.php?a=Sting Like a Bumblebee&b=Wear an Aloha shirt and sucessfully sneak up on camo wearing milsim players&c=u&e=132&f=1[/IMG] [QUOTE]I looked like a rabid squirrel riding a greased goat but I was grinnin' ear to ear. George the Painter[/QUOTE] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/22219-berzerker-grizzs-feedback.html#post208120"]MYFEEDBACK[/URL]

07-30-2009, 04:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
paintballmarshaltn Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C Canada	I prefer Glock<G19,G21SF> myself, I used it while in the military. Also I use them as my every day carry. And with work I prefer the same. I can do an armours break down with 1 tool on a Glock. I've only had 1 malfunction<stove pipe> and that was due to crappy Russian/ Czech ammo. Carry it in brine, swamp, desert, glovebox. It's a Timex. As for upgrades, really don't need any. But it's up to a persons taste. On both of mine I have a 3.5 connecter with full polish on all the s.s. Took a dremel with a polishing drum and compound done a quick ramp job. I have a source that has some guild rods from Israel that the Shayetet came up with. Gonna try them out before I yap about them. to see if the Bee's knees. Overall. It's a K.I.S.S design ment to do one thing and thats it,KILL. Not win a beauty pagent. Funny thing is Glock was the first to use a material other then metal for it's frame. Now everyone and his brother is copying them doing the same. Also, the same about rails on the frames.Before civies got their eyeballs on it. They've been in the field for some time. Don't get me wrong a XD is a fine weapon. But, it's too "James Bond" doodad's that Mr. Murphy can come along and pay a vist to. Go to a range, rent both and see what you like.My comments mean spit if your not comfie with your sidearm. __________________ My feedback on MCB http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=1806

07-30-2009, 08:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lohman446 MCBs armed pacifist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Michigan	Glock and XD both serve the same niche. Dependable, "service" accuracy (don't buy the super accuracy reports out of a service pistol), and designed for day to day carry. That being said I lean towards the Glocks - mostly because I keep a 10MM around for hiking / woods carry and aside from a bigger grip its the same as carrying my 9MM day to day as far as useage. Something that XD does not offer IIRC __________________ My plan is to live forever. So far, so good. "Use peaceful means where they are appropriate; but where they are not appropriate, do not hesitate to resort to more forceful meansâ€ - Thupten Gyatso (the Dalai Lama, 1932) "It is not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters" Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant. "The ink of scholars is more precious than the blood of martyrs" - Muhammed

07-30-2009, 08:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shrub Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.C.	I just picked up a G17 for the wife. It has the tactical 3.5 lb trigger kit on it and night sights. It is a very good shooter pretty accurate and has a good feel to it the trigger pull is very crisp. To OP I'll trade ya for the Kimber...lol __________________ On the journey of life I chose the Psycho path... Silence is Golden but Duct Tape is silver...