Springfield xdm 9 compact or Gen 4 Glock 19?

ccwnut · January 15, 2013, 07:08 PM

Based on the title, which would you choose? Right now, I'm leaning heavily towards the XDm. I'm trying to get opinions at which one is a better buy. This would serve a dual purpose a ccw and HD gun. It's a purchase I plan on making as soon as I have the funds available.

ccwnut · January 15, 2013, 07:16 PM

If I want to make the purchase this year, it will have to be one or the other. But, I gotta say I really like the look of the XD. Glocks are great guns, but I want something different in a 9mm carry gun.

P5 Guy · January 15, 2013, 07:21 PM

Really a toss up. I have Glocks but 3rd generation one and all.

TheDoubleDeuce · January 15, 2013, 07:23 PM

I own both of these firearms. I chose the glock as my carry purely for its proven and established reliability. For my wife's smaller hands, she likes the xd more, but I still have the stock medium backplate on the glock. For some reason I tend to like the sights a little more on the xd, and maybe - possibly - the feel of the trigger. Overall neither has given me ANY problems, they're both excellent guns, and i would say if possible you should just shoot them both and find your personal preference.

TheDoubleDeuce · January 15, 2013, 07:32 PM

Sorry for the double post, but another thing to consider may be capacity vs sight radius. If you plan on carrying the xd with an extended mag for ccw anyway, then maybe the extra weight and barrel length of the glock would be worth it.

ccwnut · January 15, 2013, 11:24 PM

I have plenty of experience with both, but the XD has really caught my eye.
Apparently, Springfield has plans to introduce an XD-S in 9mm this year. I wish they had done that last year, though to allow for more "break-in" time.
Polymer frame= win! Thin slide and grip= win! 9mm= win!

Yung.gunr · January 16, 2013, 09:23 AM

For me the XDm points more instinctively and feels better in my hand. I would definitely go with the XDm.

Have fun..

flotter390 · January 16, 2013, 08:46 PM

My choice would be the XDm 9 compact, feels better in my hand and points better.

Fred

Justice06RR · January 16, 2013, 11:21 PM

Another vote for the XDM9 compact.

I've always wanted one, and I own a Glock19!

Redhawk5.5+P+ · January 16, 2013, 11:39 PM

Yesterday, 03:08 PM /16/13

Good luck finding one today. Are you without a gun?

Hello, Conneticut! It's a sellers market, just chill!LOL

tahunua001 · January 17, 2013, 12:54 AM

I voted XDM9. I hate glocks and will probably never own one, I'll just leave it at that. on the other hand the XDM is my favorite model of all time and I currently own the compact in 45ACP, the most accurate handgun I've ever fired period. shot many different XDs in just about every configuration and caliber out there. never had a single failure

TheDoubleDeuce · January 17, 2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahunua001

I currently own the compact in 45ACP, the most accurate handgun I've ever fired period.

Don't you mean "the handgun I fire most accurately"?

ccwnut · January 17, 2013, 02:53 AM

But I've got my eyes set on the XDm. I'll go with the all-black "tactical" finish- I could care less about a stainless steel slide or anything. I may spring for night sights and/or a laser at some point, as it is going to be a carry gun. Given that it also has a rail, (part of my reason fro wanting it)it gets a tactical light. But i'll only have the light attached when it's on my nightstand. One thing's for sure, CrossBreed Holsters (www.crossbreedholsters.com) is going to be getting my business for the holster!

tristar viper · January 17, 2013, 05:25 PM

I voted for the Springfield. But had you polled using the Gen 3 Glock 19, then suddenly my vote would change....by a WIDE margin.

Hanny · January 31, 2013, 10:55 PM

One more vote for the XDm. It pulls up much nicer than the Glock!

sigshepardo · February 1, 2013, 06:24 PM

I think that the XD is a better quality pistol and a better design than the Glock. Also the XD has a loaded chamber indicator and a cocked indicator. The Glock does not have these nice little features. The XD is more money however. But like I always say, you get what you pay for

Sheriff Gotcha · February 1, 2013, 07:00 PM

Glock.

Both would be best, but you can't go wrong with either.

Hairbag · February 1, 2013, 08:17 PM

Glock there are alot more aftermarket options You can get a glock 23 and buy a wolf 9mm drop in barrel and now you have 2 guns 9mm and a 40. I do like the S/A too. Both are good guns. I have a XDS.

Bart Noir · February 2, 2013, 03:26 PM

I did more than vote for the XDm, I bought the XDm 3.8.

It fits my hand better, points better, comes in 2-tone (slide is Melonited but not blackened), has a totally ambidextrous magazine releases, and doesn't require the trigger to be pulled for removal of the slide.

Downside to the XDm is that magazines from prior versions don't work in it. You need to get XDm magazines and not XD ones.

Bart Noir

Closing The Gap · February 2, 2013, 04:29 PM

For carry Glock 19. My reasoning is that the grip safety has little springs that if they were to fail you have yourself an expensive brick to throw.

redhologram · February 4, 2013, 02:28 AM

I voted both. I don't see you going wrong with either one.
Decide which one feels the best in your hand and that you would feel most comfortable using so that you will actually carry and use should the need ever arise.
I can tell you all day long to go with the Glock based on how it feels in my hand. However, you may think it's too bulky in your hand and prefer the XDM or vice versa.
Personal preference.

View Poll Results: Springfield XDm9 compact vs. Gen 4 Glock 19
Springfield XDm 9 compact	42	54.55%
Gen 4 Glock 19	28	36.36%
Both!	7	9.09%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

January 15, 2013, 07:08 PM	#1
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 73	Springfield xdm 9 compact or Gen 4 Glock 19? Based on the title, which would you choose? Right now, I'm leaning heavily towards the XDm. I'm trying to get opinions at which one is a better buy. This would serve a dual purpose a ccw and HD gun. It's a purchase I plan on making as soon as I have the funds available. __________________ Glock- The Dark Side of the gun industry!

January 15, 2013, 07:16 PM	#2
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 73	I voted for both, even though I'll ultimately have to choose! If I want to make the purchase this year, it will have to be one or the other. But, I gotta say I really like the look of the XD. Glocks are great guns, but I want something different in a 9mm carry gun. __________________ Glock- The Dark Side of the gun industry!

January 15, 2013, 07:21 PM	#3
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 869	#2 BOTH! Really a toss up. I have Glocks but 3rd generation one and all.

January 15, 2013, 11:24 PM	#6
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 73	I have plenty of experience with both, but the XD has really caught my eye. Apparently, Springfield has plans to introduce an XD-S in 9mm this year. I wish they had done that last year, though to allow for more "break-in" time. Polymer frame= win! Thin slide and grip= win! 9mm= win! __________________ Glock- The Dark Side of the gun industry!

January 15, 2013, 07:23 PM	#4
TheDoubleDeuce Member Join Date: January 8, 2013 Posts: 88	I own both of these firearms. I chose the glock as my carry purely for its proven and established reliability. For my wife's smaller hands, she likes the xd more, but I still have the stock medium backplate on the glock. For some reason I tend to like the sights a little more on the xd, and maybe - possibly - the feel of the trigger. Overall neither has given me ANY problems, they're both excellent guns, and i would say if possible you should just shoot them both and find your personal preference.

January 15, 2013, 07:32 PM	#5
TheDoubleDeuce Member Join Date: January 8, 2013 Posts: 88	Sorry for the double post, but another thing to consider may be capacity vs sight radius. If you plan on carrying the xd with an extended mag for ccw anyway, then maybe the extra weight and barrel length of the glock would be worth it.

January 16, 2013, 09:23 AM	#7
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,181	For me the XDm points more instinctively and feels better in my hand. I would definitely go with the XDm. Have fun..

January 16, 2013, 08:46 PM	#8
flotter390 Member Join Date: June 19, 2007 Posts: 23	My choice would be the XDm 9 compact, feels better in my hand and points better. Fred

January 16, 2013, 11:21 PM	#9
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 910	Another vote for the XDM9 compact. I've always wanted one, and I own a Glock19!

January 16, 2013, 11:39 PM	#10
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	Today? Yesterday, 03:08 PM /16/13 Good luck finding one today. Are you without a gun? Hello, Conneticut! It's a sellers market, just chill!LOL

January 17, 2013, 12:54 AM	#11
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,607	I might be biased but... I voted XDM9. I hate glocks and will probably never own one, I'll just leave it at that. on the other hand the XDM is my favorite model of all time and I currently own the compact in 45ACP, the most accurate handgun I've ever fired period. shot many different XDs in just about every configuration and caliber out there. never had a single failure __________________ all guns lost in a tragic smelting accident. I never said half the crap people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin Bean counters told me I couldn't fire a man for being in a wheelchair, did it anyway. Ramps are expensive.-Cave Johnson.

January 17, 2013, 02:53 AM	#13
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 73	Yeah, I know it's going to be tough finding either one. But I've got my eyes set on the XDm. I'll go with the all-black "tactical" finish- I could care less about a stainless steel slide or anything. I may spring for night sights and/or a laser at some point, as it is going to be a carry gun. Given that it also has a rail, (part of my reason fro wanting it)it gets a tactical light. But i'll only have the light attached when it's on my nightstand. One thing's for sure, CrossBreed Holsters (www.crossbreedholsters.com) is going to be getting my business for the holster! __________________ Glock- The Dark Side of the gun industry!

January 17, 2013, 05:25 PM	#14
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	I voted for the Springfield. But had you polled using the Gen 3 Glock 19, then suddenly my vote would change....by a WIDE margin.

January 31, 2013, 10:55 PM	#15
Hanny Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Posts: 2	One more vote for the XDm. It pulls up much nicer than the Glock!

February 1, 2013, 06:24 PM	#16
sigshepardo Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2011 Location: North Eastern Indiana Posts: 118	XDm 9mm I think that the XD is a better quality pistol and a better design than the Glock. Also the XD has a loaded chamber indicator and a cocked indicator. The Glock does not have these nice little features. The XD is more money however. But like I always say, you get what you pay for __________________ Love your country, question your government

February 1, 2013, 07:00 PM	#17
Sheriff Gotcha Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2012 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 188	Glock. Both would be best, but you can't go wrong with either.

February 1, 2013, 08:17 PM	#18
Hairbag Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 427	Glock there are alot more aftermarket options You can get a glock 23 and buy a wolf 9mm drop in barrel and now you have 2 guns 9mm and a 40. I do like the S/A too. Both are good guns. I have a XDS. __________________ I'm hairbag and I approve this message.

February 2, 2013, 03:26 PM	#19
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2000 Location: Upper Left-Hand Corner, USA Posts: 1,157	I did more than vote for the XDm, I bought the XDm 3.8. It fits my hand better, points better, comes in 2-tone (slide is Melonited but not blackened), has a totally ambidextrous magazine releases, and doesn't require the trigger to be pulled for removal of the slide. Downside to the XDm is that magazines from prior versions don't work in it. You need to get XDm magazines and not XD ones. Bart Noir __________________ “There’s a rattle in my glove box, A Federal twelve-gauge slug.” – Adam Carroll in song Porter Wagoner

February 2, 2013, 04:29 PM	#20
Closing The Gap Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Michigan/Nevada Posts: 80	For carry Glock 19. My reasoning is that the grip safety has little springs that if they were to fail you have yourself an expensive brick to throw. __________________ There are right fighters and those fighting for what's right. When wrong I can admit it. Which one am I?

February 4, 2013, 02:28 AM	#21
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Location: Southeast AL Posts: 146	Both I voted both. I don't see you going wrong with either one. Decide which one feels the best in your hand and that you would feel most comfortable using so that you will actually carry and use should the need ever arise. I can tell you all day long to go with the Glock based on how it feels in my hand. However, you may think it's too bulky in your hand and prefer the XDM or vice versa. Personal preference. __________________ "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war." ~ Revelation 19:11