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jetdriver · December 4, 2004, 09:01 PM

Okay, I am undecided. I am thinking about getting into IDPA locally, and have narrowed down the two pistols I want to get into to 2 or 3. I used to own a Glock 21, and liked it for many reasons. I currently own a smaller .45 for CCW. But, I am really interested in the Springfield XD 9, 4". I am drawn to 9mm for IDPA because ammo is cheap. I have narrowed it down to a GLock 21, or Glock 17. Or the SA XD9.

Pro's for the .45 that I can think of:

It's a .45! (i like .45...) but also I have another pistol in this caliber.

I have a Glock 21 frame, so I was thinking of getting a used 2nd gen G21, then I would have one frame with finger grooves, and one without.

I am very comfortable with Glocks, lots of aftermarket parts, etc.

Cons... ammo is expense, relatively speaking.

Pros for the XD9:

lots of 9mm ammo for practice.

I really like the ergonomics of the XD. grip angle...etc.

December 4, 2004, 09:01 PM	#1
jetdriver Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 153	Which pistol for IDPA? Okay, I am undecided. I am thinking about getting into IDPA locally, and have narrowed down the two pistols I want to get into to 2 or 3. I used to own a Glock 21, and liked it for many reasons. I currently own a smaller .45 for CCW. But, I am really interested in the Springfield XD 9, 4". I am drawn to 9mm for IDPA because ammo is cheap. I have narrowed it down to a GLock 21, or Glock 17. Or the SA XD9. Pro's for the .45 that I can think of: It's a .45! (i like .45...) but also I have another pistol in this caliber. I have a Glock 21 frame, so I was thinking of getting a used 2nd gen G21, then I would have one frame with finger grooves, and one without. I am very comfortable with Glocks, lots of aftermarket parts, etc. Cons... ammo is expense, relatively speaking. Pros for the XD9: lots of 9mm ammo for practice. I really like the ergonomics of the XD. grip angle...etc.