Author Topic: Glock versus Springfield XD series? (Read 2510 times)

His lordship. · « **on:** July 03, 2010, 08:51:27 AM »

I have had a Springfield XD-9 compact for several years now, have over 1,000 rounds through it, got the extended magazine and grip for target shooting over the smaller mag. , overall very happy with the pistol. Bought my first Glock a week ago, had it to the range shooting 115 grain FMJ bullets.

Granted the Glock model 17 is a longer gun, not that much more, but it really shot much better in the accuracy department over the Springfield, multiple bullets were one hole hits! I kept telling myself it was not a target pistol, but it can really shoot, and this is with a brand new gun, not knowing what it likes to shoot best with. Looking to add another polymer framed pistol, looking at the Smith and Wesson M/P, another Glock, or the Springfield tactical with the longer barrel and slide. I already have 2 Rugers, they are ok. Shot the Ruger P-95 rental at a range, it was alright. The regular Springfield X-D service gun has a frame too short for my hands, and they have the optional XDm model.

You guys who have the two guns, the Springfield XD and the Glocks, which do you like better?

Thanks.

Brett · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2010, 12:28:22 PM »

I know the Glocks are great pistols. Accurate, dependable and all that but I just never could warm up to them. They feel 'chunky' in my hands and don't point well for me. Their lines are not sexy to me at all. In fact I think they look like they were carved out of a piece of 2X6.

I like the ergonomics of the Springer XD better and the Smith M&P best of all in a service sized pistol. Either one looks somewhat more attractive to me than the Glock, but none of them look nearly as sexy as a nice 1911.

Of course all of this is just my personal opinion and means nothing at all.

mr.frosty · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2010, 06:34:37 PM »

I have a XDM in 40 and am very pleased with it. 16+1 capacity adjustable back strap
match grade barrel seems to like the 165 grain stuff pretty good.
Glock just wasn't a choice for me.

Luckyducker · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2010, 07:34:59 AM »

I have never owned either Glock or XD but have shot both. The Glock shoots well but if I had to choose between the two I would give the nod the Springfield. Both of these pistols were chambered in 40S&W, the Golck was model 22 and the XD was the longer Tactical version. You wouldn't be making a mistake with either of them. My oldest son has a Walther P99 in 40S&W and loves it dearly, though I don't really see what is so great about it but it is his choice and nothing wrong with it. By that, I mean you should just pick the one that tickles your fancy as you are the only one that you have to please.

Mnswede · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:05:19 PM »

Have a Glock and XD both in 45 ACP. Both pistols shoot great, but I would give the Glock +1 for better trigger.

myronman3 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2010, 06:16:28 PM »

i've been down this exact road before, only with glock and hk. after owning both, i came to the conclusion that the hk was trying really hard to be better than the glock,and the only way it succeeded was in having a bigger price tag. the glock is hands down the better gun in every way.
when i read this question, i asked myself.... what exactly does the "springfield xd" (actually a croatian made pistol) do better than the glock? i am hard pressed to come up with anything.

Brett · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2010, 03:51:32 AM »

Quote from: myronman3 on July 06, 2010, 06:16:28 PM

when i read this question, i asked myself.... what exactly does the "springfield xd" (actually a croatian made pistol) do better than the glock? i am hard pressed to come up with anything.

Fits my hand a lot better for one thing,

myronman3 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2010, 04:31:19 AM »

well i am glad you found something because i sure couldnt.

FN in MT · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2010, 05:37:56 AM »

Some real opinionated Folks here.

Glock....SIG....HK...S&W....Kimber....Ruger....All variations on a basic theme..... Handguns.

Honda.....Chevy.....VW.....Ford.... All have four wheels, and 99.99% of the time...get you where you want to go.

I've been fiddling with guns for fifty years now. Carried one as part of my everyday work gear for thirty two years. Carried S&W, SIG and a few others. Also drove; Chevy, Ford, and MoPar products as part of that job. They ALL worked well enough.

Handguns from any of the major manufacturers...like cars...are NOW so well done and reliable compared to even 20 years back. Can't see how anyone can state that brand X is FAR superior to brand Y.
It's nothing more than personal preference.

FN in MT

myronman3 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:39:18 AM »

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Can't see how anyone can state that brand X is FAR superior to brand Y.
It's nothing more than personal preference.

wrong. ever try finding extra mags for a hk? how about a holster? a light/laser to fit on them? IF you can find them, the next question is CAN YOU AFFORD THEM??? same goes for various other aftermarket items. then if you want to open up the caliber options, gun size options, magazine capacity, availibility, e.t.c., it becomes quit obvious which guns have the advantage.
price, availablity, spare parts, size, and caliber choice are all very important to me. nobody comes remotely close to glock with that criteria.

williamlayton · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2010, 06:54:54 AM »

I don't know what you are calling remotely close so I will use my definition.
Colt, STI, Springfield, Sigs---now they are different platforms but you evolved from the original and included all in you question.
All you can get in Glocks are Glock parts.
I dare you to customize a Glock the way you can a Colt/STI/Springfield---well and any all steel frames.
Glocks are reliable but don't take Glocks out of their platform and try and compare it to another.
I can't shoot a Glock worth a darn because of the grip. I abhore the trigger and--well it aint a trigger, it is a lever.
Blessings

FN in MT · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2010, 07:01:33 AM »

Quote from: myronman3 on July 08, 2010, 02:39:18 AM

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Can't see how anyone can state that brand X is FAR superior to brand Y.
It's nothing more than personal preference.
wrong. ever try finding extra mags for a hk? how about a holster? a light/laser to fit on them? IF you can find them, the next question is CAN YOU AFFORD THEM??? same goes for various other aftermarket items. then if you want to open up the caliber options, gun size options, magazine capacity, availibility, e.t.c., it becomes quit obvious which guns have the advantage.
price, availablity, spare parts, size, and caliber choice are all very important to me. nobody comes remotely close to glock with that criteria.

You obviously have a hard on for H&K. And have taken a full dose of Glock Kool-Aid...Good for You. Enjoy your Glocks.

FN in MT

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:04:48 AM »

This is like saying Glad containes vs Tupperware !

Savage · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:31:02 AM »

It's impossible for me to get excited over a soulless piece of plastic and steel. I would choose one over the other based on practical issues like, simplicity of design, ease of maintainance, parts availability, reliability, and durability. Based on the aforementioned criteria, Glocks are my choice in striker fired polymer service pistols.
Savage

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:49:37 AM »

Maybe its all about how you manipulate the safety ?

myronman3 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2010, 01:01:07 PM »

the only burr i had with hk is that they designed their gun so you had to use things only they would sell so you were screwed if you didnt want to pay that. and yes, i think hk magazines are way over priced, especially when you consider that hk is ripping off glock big time. if anything, they should be cheaper.
overall, i am looking at the whole enchilada, not on individual piece of the puzzle. and yes, william,i like the 1911's every bit as much as the next guy.

Groo · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:14:34 PM »

Groo here
I guess I should not mention that I have a glock type gun with a S Steel frame
and slide and the only glock parts are the mag and the spring guide..

Savage · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2010, 06:03:08 PM »

Quote from: Groo on July 21, 2010, 05:14:34 PM

Groo here
I guess I should not mention that I have a glock type gun with a S Steel frame
and slide and the only glock parts are the mag and the spring guide..

I own/shoot Glocks. They do the job they're designed to do. The after market steel frames and slides are tempting,---------------but---------can't see putting $800-$900 into a $400 gun. Nice though, I'm sure!
Savage

Bigeasy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2010, 06:28:10 PM »

I think one of the factors that made Glocks so popular so quick was the transition from DA revolver to the Glock trigger pull. While not exactly the same, the Glock trigger was very user friendly to shooters who grew up shooting DA revolvers. The trigger pull of a lot of DA semi-auto's of the time left a lot to be desired compared to the long soft, consistent pull of the Glock.

Larry

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2010, 04:08:01 AM »

Quote from: Bigeasy on July 21, 2010, 06:28:10 PM

I think one of the factors that made Glocks so popular so quick was the transition from DA revolver to the Glock trigger pull. While not exactly the same, the Glock trigger was very user friendly to shooters who grew up shooting DA revolvers. The trigger pull of a lot of DA semi-auto's of the time left a lot to be desired compared to the long soft, consistent pull of the Glock.

Larry

Man of the dozen or so Glocks I have owned I wish even one had a long soft trigger pull . From the G-27 to the competition mod with lighter trigger from the factory and all in between with and with out replacement parts they to a gun felt like the had hard spots in them with an almost like sand paper gritty feel. And why do they have that loud click when they break ?

Default_Required · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2010, 12:20:42 PM »

Have ownered a number of Glocks , I wouldnt hesitate to take one with me into harms way, And have.

Its a gun in the buisness of waiting till its time to go to work and doing its job well when it clocks in.

The same things that I love about the Glock the XD series of pistols have and then a little more. The trigger on the Glock has never bothered me but the XDs trigger is better , The boys using the XDs in competition have noticed this too.

One of the cons I found with the XDs was with the 147gr sub sonics I rolled for it ... Well While it shot them very well and the 147gr is my prefference in the 9mm caliber the XD thought is was funny to sling the empties into mine and the wifes face on a regular basis. Of course that isnt going to work heh.

Now dont get me wrong ( and you know this if you have trigger time in with the XD ) it only tossed the brass with those sub sonics other speeder choices eject well away from our faces.

At present I have neither a Glock nor a XD , The spouse put her hands on a CZ 75 and that as they say was that.

If you are wanting the most power in a automatic then the answer is easy go with Glocks 10mm , If your caliber choice is of the more stock and standard then I say pick the one that sits well with you for the application you have in mind. It doesnt hurt that the XD comes with alot of goodies that the Glocks do not. And that is something to consider as well , Availablity of goodies .

Either will serve you well. They have me and mine , and I'm sure they will again in the future .

But as for now my trusted Springfield 1911 Mil-spec will just have to do

Until that one special Glock 10 mil finds its way into my gun room

myronman3 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:25:25 AM »

i loves me that glock 10mm.

His lordship. · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2010, 08:33:03 AM »

Interesting to mention H and K. I had read/heard that they were snobish over the years, they were ready to go belly up and GIAT of France bought them out. I shot/rented their USP pistol years ago, liked it, but their prices were sooo expensive, including their rifles.

We had one guy who brought one of their semi-auto sport rifles to the range, including the hard case and goodies, back in the early 90's. Expensive gun, we asked what he did for a living...he was a lawyer! The rest of us were regular working people. I don't know how long they will continue in business after Obama is out of the White House.

Default_Required · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:37:57 PM »

Chris one thing to always to remember when it comes to H&K snd SIG is that they arent hurting , even if all civillian sales dried up . They're big money is in military .. Maybe more so for H&K then SIG. But they both do well for themselves on the fat price tags they sale their products to goverments for.

Default_Required · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:39:35 PM »

Quote from: myronman3 on July 25, 2010, 06:25:25 AM

i loves me that glock 10mm.

Yeah Yeah Myron rub it in why dont cha heh

It will be mine ohhhh yes it willll be mine

myronman3 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:00:14 AM »

see, now if hk would make something like the 10mm, i might have to have one. but they dont. glock does, and they dont require you to sell your firstborn to get the gun, or to sell a kidney to buy extra mags for it.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:39:05 AM »

Quote from: myronman3 on July 26, 2010, 04:00:14 AM

see, now if hk would make something like the 10mm, i might have to have one. but they dont. glock does, and they dont require you to sell your firstborn to get the gun, or to sell a kidney to buy extra mags for it.

you hit the nail on the head , a pistol that works well most of the time ( I had one that did not ) for a good price , used 23's and 22's were &349.00 here last week .

Bigeasy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:48:40 AM »

Quote from: SHOOTALL on July 22, 2010, 04:08:01 AM

Quote from: Bigeasy on July 21, 2010, 06:28:10 PM
I think one of the factors that made Glocks so popular so quick was the transition from DA revolver to the Glock trigger pull. While not exactly the same, the Glock trigger was very user friendly to shooters who grew up shooting DA revolvers. The trigger pull of a lot of DA semi-auto's of the time left a lot to be desired compared to the long soft, consistent pull of the Glock.

Larry

Man of the dozen or so Glocks I have owned I wish even one had a long soft trigger pull . From the G-27 to the competition mod with lighter trigger from the factory and all in between with and with out replacement parts they to a gun felt like the had hard spots in them with an almost like sand paper gritty feel. And why do they have that loud click when they break ?

You must have been shooting the Chinese versions then....

I have owned several, and shot dozens more without the bad triggers you note. That said, trigger pull is highly subjective, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love the quality of my Kimbers and S&W's, but respect the functionality of my Glocks.

Larry

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:15:29 AM »

Naw shot all types and the triggers stink , most work and are both light for cal. and cost less than guns that don't work as well . I don't expect a Glock price pistol to have a great trigger . I just admit it and go on . I carry a Glock 20 while hunting often because it is light and cost less than a 1911 Delta Gold Cup . But the trigger is not much !

myronman3 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:50:12 PM »

going from a kimber 45 to a glock 10mm, the trigger took some getting used to. that being said, i am outright dangerous with my 10 now. once a fellow gets used to it, it is quite doable.