glock 21 or XD-45?

[bimmer]

okay... so its kinda late to be asking, but im going to jensens tomorrow, and i plan on either getting a glock 21 or a XD-45. i already have a XD-9 and i like it alot... but i still dont know which to get. any opinions?

and also... is the Glock 21 SF just a slimmer frame than just the normal 21?

[ryanek9freak]

I've shot both, and I gotta tell you, the XD has a bout 25% less recoil., and is a better quality gun (No offense to you GLock guys out there)

[Great-Kazoo]

which one will be the most cost effective for the extra mags you will be buying?
If you have a XD in 9, having the same ergonomics in another caliber would be the way to go.
of course once @ jensens you may find they have 1 or the other or out of stock on both.

[GunTroll]

I got the 21SF and like it better than the XD. I don't like the look of the XD. I do like the value of the XD package. I'd take an XDM if they made it in 45. Bet its in the works for a latter day. If you do go 21SF don't get the one with the picatinny rail for holsters aren't readily abundant for it. I got the pic rail model and had to look around for a holster. Ended up with getting a blade tech for like $125. That rail is unnecessary on a pistol. The glock rail is just fine. I took a Glock armorers course and the Glock rep even said it was dumb. Glock tried to get in on the bid for a ARMY contract and he said that was what the ARMY was looking for. Glock didn't get awarded the contract. Its a toss up. I like less safeties IMO. GO GLOCK!

[mightymouse]

M&P .45. Slightly lower ammo capacity but is the best of both worlds, plus its US made, unlike either of the other offerings.

[Pancho Villa]

I got the XD .45 when it first came out, for my 21st birthday.

I have heard that they have improved in this respect, but the XD .45's trigger in my particular instance was HORRIBLE. Spongy, tons of creep. I could shoot better with any other pistol simply because of that.

Definitely check out the trigger before you commit to an XD. Crisp is the word, and I'd pass on it if it was spongy.

[sniper7]

Get the XD! I love them

[Medic583]

I've had a Glock 21 for over 11 yrs now and love the way it handles. My wife has an XDM9 and it's super smooth on the recoil. Hell, get em both! [Ban3]

[SA Friday]

Pick one and practice with it. It doesn't matter which you pick, they are a wash except for personal preference.

Um, BTW, Glocks sold in the USA are made in Smyrna, GA...

[Marlin]

Hmmmm,, Mine say Made in Austria......

ETA;

It is the vaunted G20,,, 10mm FTMFW!!!!!

[trlcavscout]

I have shot both in 9mm and 45, I have always found Glocks to be more reliable.

[bimmer]

i think if i dont dislike the feel of it, i may get it, just so i have both. then i can compair them. i just dont see much sense in getting 2 of the same gun... i guess we'll see what they have when i get there too.

[ChunkyMonkey]

If you dont like cleaning... glock!

[BadShot]

Have shot both, own an XD45C .. Personally wasn't comfortable with larger grip circumference of the G21 .. the SF version of the 21 solves that to the point where it feels about the same as the XD.

The XD's been around long enough to have the aftermarket finally catch up with it. I've got 1500 rounds or so through mine and haven't had any issues. Add to that the backstrap safety, I like it just a tad better than the 21SF's. Most folks I hear having issues with the Glock, have issues with the ergonomics. The XD is far more inline with a 1911's ergonomics than the near straight up and down that glock has. Again, personal preference.

Doubt you really can go wrong with either, do consider the XD45C .. allows for use of their 10rnd mags if you want to Conceal Carry with it and not have the longer grip to deal with.

I'll also note that the whole w/ rail, w/out rail debate when put in absolute terms such as "they are worthless" ect.. is unto itself worthless. If you're going to run a weapon light (as many of us do for very sound and practical reasons) then having the rail option is well worth it just for future flexibility. Keep in mind that running a weapon light is a matter of training and being use to activating it and not accidentally doing so.

[Ah Pook]

Which one is more comfortable/ergonomic for you?

I never liked the ergonomics of Glock. I also like ambi controls.

In the end you have to shoot it, so get what works best for you.

[ryanek9freak]

Have shot both, own an XD45C .. Personally wasn't comfortable with larger grip circumference of the G21 .. the SF version of the 21 solves that to the point where it feels about the same as the XD.

The XD's been around long enough to have the aftermarket finally catch up with it. I've got 1500 rounds or so through mine and haven't had any issues. Add to that the backstrap safety, I like it just a tad better than the 21SF's. Most folks I hear having issues with the Glock, have issues with the ergonomics. The XD is far more inline with a 1911's ergonomics than the near straight up and down that glock has. Again, personal preference.

Doubt you really can go wrong with either, do consider the XD45C .. allows for use of their 10rnd mags if you want to Conceal Carry with it and not have the longer grip to deal with.

I'll also note that the whole w/ rail, w/out rail debate when put in absolute terms such as "they are worthless" ect.. is unto itself worthless. If you're going to run a weapon light (as many of us do for very sound and practical reasons) then having the rail option is well worth it just for future flexibility. Keep in mind that running a weapon light is a matter of training and being use to activating it and not accidentally doing so.
I agree 100%, it's an ergonomics issue with me. The grip angle is so severe on a Glock that I have a hard time pointing it straight, without forcing my wrist at a downward angle. The XD is just a simple point and shoot pistol. Granted, yes the Glock will require less cleaning, but that's never an issue with myself. I almost over clean my guns.

[bimmer]

i went with the 21SF... i was going to get the XD if they had the tactical but they didnt. it does seem alot more lose than my XD though

[Sixgun]

Congrats, Love gettin new guns.[Ban1]
In Heaven you get to buy a new gun everyday.[Hang]

[BadShot]

It's a Glock dude.. run it hard, just shoot the hell out of it. Good choice either way