XD45 or Glock 21

Tactical Jackalope · January 29, 2011, 01:32 PM

The polls seem to be working better than anything else.

XD45 or Glock 21?

I have already gone with the XD45 it's on layaway, because I wanted something different from the usual. I still owe $284 on it's layaway. However I CAN change the paper work when I get there if I tell them I change my mind. They were both for the same price anyways at the shop.

So what would you pick and why? They both feel great in my hands. I have huge hands.

lee n. field · January 29, 2011, 01:39 PM

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XD45 or Glock 21?
So what would you pick and why? They both feel great in my hands. I have huge hands.

Oh, boy, this again.

I have both Glock and XD (but neither in .45). Both shoot straight, both work well. Glock has the edge in serviceability. XD, if you (as I do) shoot a lot of cast lead bullets.

In other words, win both ways. Don't fret over the decision.

bravo124 · January 29, 2011, 02:10 PM

The XD is made better. I own both. Like them both. Mr. Enfield pretty well summed it up.

Tactical Jackalope · January 29, 2011, 02:48 PM

So I got two leaning to the XD then. Come on now, I know there are more people willing to vote on the poll at least! Any input would be grand.

Lee Field, sorry..Explain the term "Serviceability" please in reference to the Glock? Not up to par on that term. "/

ksblazer · January 29, 2011, 02:53 PM

I fired a XD.45 at the range and liked it. The G21's grip is a little too big for my hands so I'd stick choose the XD between the two.

shanzlik · January 29, 2011, 02:56 PM

Had both the 21SF and the XD45 tactical. Kept the XD because it shoots better for me and appealed to me more for whatever other reason. It also felt better in the hand, but it sounds like that isn't an issue to you.

bravo124 · January 29, 2011, 03:16 PM

Since I am an Armorer for both, I took it as the Glock is easier to work on. Which it is.

DannySeesUSMC · January 29, 2011, 03:21 PM

XD over Glock when it comes to .45's, sent a PM with what I'd go with instead though.

bigghoss · January 29, 2011, 04:05 PM

the only real advantage I see is in the aftermarket which is where the glock has a bit of an edge. you're probably going to find more stuff for the glock than the XD.

**Shane Tuttle** · January 29, 2011, 04:23 PM

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The polls seem to be working better than anything else.

Really? I found performing a cursory search using the search function in the given toolbar to be the best. Poll results are varied more than colors on cats.

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The XD is made better.

Based on what standards?

BGutzman · January 29, 2011, 05:48 PM

XD is much more natural and has that quality feel to it plus it looks good, lets face it the Glock just doesnt have any eye appeal.

bravo124 · January 29, 2011, 05:48 PM

Sorry. I should of said in my humble opinion. On the XD during cycling, the slide stops on a steel locking block and is not coil bound by the recoil spring which lessens the shock on the frame. The locking block is held in by 4 pins to reinforce it. The Glock during cycling, the slide stops by the recoil spring being coil bound (hence the flat spring) making the recoil spring and plastic guide rod taking the full brunt of the force. Just seems like the XD will hold up better. That's what I meant by made better. Like I said, I own both and love both. Again, just my opinion. Hope I didn't offend anyone.

DBLAction454 · January 29, 2011, 06:33 PM

Neither!

try the FNP-45

**Shane Tuttle** · January 29, 2011, 08:11 PM

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Sorry. I should of said in my humble opinion. On the XD during cycling, the slide stops on a steel locking block and is not coil bound by the recoil spring which lessens the shock on the frame. The locking block is held in by 4 pins to reinforce it. The Glock during cycling, the slide stops by the recoil spring being coil bound (hence the flat spring) making the recoil spring and plastic guide rod taking the full brunt of the force. Just seems like the XD will hold up better. That's what I meant by made better. Like I said, I own both and love both. Again, just my opinion.

Duly noted. I don't have a problem with someone stating their opinion as long as it isn't left as though it's a stated fact. While you may be correct, I still have a hard time thinking it's made better since Glocks don't seem to have reliability problems. As I prefer the way XDs are built, it might seem just because an outhouse is made of brick/mortar it doesn't necessarily mean it's better built for the application.

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Hope I didn't offend anyone.

Personal attack? Mmm, nope. Ridiculing someones' hygiene? Don't see it. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't be sweating it. If someone is offended by your statements, then they need to grow thicker skin...

lee n. field · January 29, 2011, 08:15 PM

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Lee Field, sorry..Explain the term "Serviceability" please in reference to the Glock? Not up to par on that term. "/

What I mean to say when I say Glock has the edge in servicability is this: an owner can do most normal part replacement with only a punch. Excuse me, a "Glock Armorer's Tool". Looks like this:

I can have it completely apart and back together in ten minutes.

Can't do that with the XD.

All parts are available for the Glock. Not so for the XD -- the extractor is "factory only".

I really don't like "Glock vs. XD" discussions. They tend to bring out an obnoxious fanboy streak in some people.

Tactical Jackalope · January 30, 2011, 01:41 AM

lee n. field - this is true, lol I've seen that done by ghost.

Shane Tuttle - well, this IS better. The whole poll thing...I have already posted 2 other different threads about this exact same topic. Before I bought the XD (layaway) This has been the most helpful yet

DBLAction454 - Yes! This is a beast I know of. 15rds? Right? Awesomeness..Maybe later on though.

bravo124 - This I did not know and it makes me happier. I've felt the 9mm XD at the range. Different kind of recoil. Can't wait for the .45 as my own!

bigghoss - This is true too, it's like the Honda Civic of the gun world (Glock) and 1911 is like the Ford Mustang of the gun world.

DannySeesUSMC - Thank you! I will read it in a second and respond.

shanzlik - That's EXACTLY how I want mine to be with the same light too!!! How much was the light? Where did you get it from? Perfect example of the setup I am looking for!

ksblazer - I greatly appreciate your input

thank you very much!

BrthrB · January 30, 2011, 11:20 AM

Glock sits better in my hand! XD shoots fine, I just prefer the feel, slightly lower bore axis and control of the Glock. Also a Glock armorer!

Forseti · January 30, 2011, 11:48 AM

First...pay the small extra dollars, and compare the XDm in .45 to the G21, rather than the XD. Disassembly alone on the XDm is nicer, than both the XD and G21.

Which style sight to you shoot better with? The "bracket" style of the Glock, or the three dot style of the XDm? (I like three dot, and changed out the Glock sight to achieve it). If you shoot better with three dot sights, I'd get the XDm.

Based on my experience with an XDm in 9mm and a G19, I'll bet the XDm .45 and G21 shoot almost equivalently in the same caliber family.

Too bad you're a long drive from Orlando. They have a Glock match there occasionally. Really good prizes. If that's something you would like to do, get the Glock (so you can enter) and check gssfonline.com for details.

Wanabebiker · January 30, 2011, 12:16 PM

Springer is a great gun, I have put a couple hundred rounds through a friends XD-45...

I just like Glocks.

ojibweindian · January 30, 2011, 12:22 PM

Constantine

Either the G21 or the XD 45 are fine. I'd go with the one that trips your fancy the best. I, personally, went with the XD 45 simply because I can't stand the grip angle and width of the G21. That's not a bash on the Glock, but simply a preference thing.

mycrobyte · January 30, 2011, 12:59 PM

I am a fan of the XD, it is a good shooter and feels good in my hand. I haven't shot the 21 so don't have a feel for how well they compare. But I can say the XD45 is nice.

shanzlik · January 30, 2011, 01:06 PM

I've had the TLR-2 for quite a while and don't recall where i bought it. They are usually in the $200-$230 range if I remember right. It is a good match for the XD45 Tactical. I tried it with my HK USP and it didn't balance as well in the hand as it does on the XD45 tac.

Tactical Jackalope · January 30, 2011, 02:38 PM

shanzlik - I need to get me one..Online? Or at a store? Which is less?

mycrobyte - I've shot both types but not in .45 my massive hands don't have an issue with a para 1911 double stack lol

ojibweindian - I feel you brother..But I don't notice the grip angle issue as some people do. That would be a good reason for me to go with the XD even more. I just wanted something different. Already have 2 Glocks in .40 Not saying that's too many but want a high cap .45 feeling underpowered with the 1911

Wanabebiker - We too are on the same page..I just want to say "I love them both" and "Sorry can't pick" Don't want to stick to just one brand. Cause I see a pattern happening in my head. I DO want every 1911 like bac has but that's gonna take a while.

Forseti - I know!!!! They had it last time I checked! When I went over there this time with $350 to put down it wasn't there anymore and they had no idea when they were getting another one! It even looks different and all.
Orlando? I love Orlando. Old man even talks about going over there. I MAY do that...My only days off are Thursday and Friday. When is this thing?

BrthrB - Glocks sit very well in my hand too! I love it, but not just my Glock. My hi-power, my 1911, my S&W Model 19, and now the Glock 27 even more so I just added my Pearce grip extension. Both the G21 and XD45 felt great. Broadening my horizons lol

shanzlik · January 30, 2011, 03:35 PM

Pretty sure I bought it online just can't remember which retailer. Local stores were substantially higher on those sorts of things around me, at least.

deeHKman · January 30, 2011, 08:10 PM

I have Glock 21sf rtf2 and would not trade it for 2 XD's (P2000??). Going the tactical .45 way make mine a HK USP Tactical .45.

View Poll Results: XD45 or Glock 21?
Glock 21 w/ tac light	31	41.89%
XD45 w/ tac light	43	58.11%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

January 29, 2011, 01:32 PM	#1
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,454	XD45 or Glock 21 The polls seem to be working better than anything else. XD45 or Glock 21? I have already gone with the XD45 it's on layaway, because I wanted something different from the usual. I still owe $284 on it's layaway. However I CAN change the paper work when I get there if I tell them I change my mind. They were both for the same price anyways at the shop. So what would you pick and why? They both feel great in my hands. I have huge hands.

January 29, 2011, 02:10 PM	#3
bravo124 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Posts: 120	XD 45 The XD is made better. I own both. Like them both. Mr. Enfield pretty well summed it up.

January 29, 2011, 02:56 PM	#6
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	Had both the 21SF and the XD45 tactical. Kept the XD because it shoots better for me and appealed to me more for whatever other reason. It also felt better in the hand, but it sounds like that isn't an issue to you. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

January 29, 2011, 03:16 PM	#7
bravo124 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Posts: 120	Serviceability ? Since I am an Armorer for both, I took it as the Glock is easier to work on. Which it is.

January 29, 2011, 02:48 PM	#4
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,454	So I got two leaning to the XD then. Come on now, I know there are more people willing to vote on the poll at least! Any input would be grand. Lee Field, sorry..Explain the term "Serviceability" please in reference to the Glock? Not up to par on that term. "/

January 29, 2011, 02:53 PM	#5
ksblazer Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Location: T-Town Posts: 185	I fired a XD.45 at the range and liked it. The G21's grip is a little too big for my hands so I'd stick choose the XD between the two.

January 29, 2011, 03:21 PM	#8
DannySeesUSMC Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Posts: 94	XD over Glock when it comes to .45's, sent a PM with what I'd go with instead though.

January 29, 2011, 04:05 PM	#9
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	the only real advantage I see is in the aftermarket which is where the glock has a bit of an edge. you're probably going to find more stuff for the glock than the XD.

January 29, 2011, 05:48 PM	#11
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,414	XD is much more natural and has that quality feel to it plus it looks good, lets face it the Glock just doesnt have any eye appeal.

January 29, 2011, 05:48 PM	#12
bravo124 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Posts: 120	XD made better Sorry. I should of said in my humble opinion. On the XD during cycling, the slide stops on a steel locking block and is not coil bound by the recoil spring which lessens the shock on the frame. The locking block is held in by 4 pins to reinforce it. The Glock during cycling, the slide stops by the recoil spring being coil bound (hence the flat spring) making the recoil spring and plastic guide rod taking the full brunt of the force. Just seems like the XD will hold up better. That's what I meant by made better. Like I said, I own both and love both. Again, just my opinion. Hope I didn't offend anyone.

January 29, 2011, 06:33 PM	#13
DBLAction454 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 394	Neither! try the FNP-45

January 30, 2011, 01:41 AM	#16
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,454	lee n. field - this is true, lol I've seen that done by ghost. Shane Tuttle - well, this IS better. The whole poll thing...I have already posted 2 other different threads about this exact same topic. Before I bought the XD (layaway) This has been the most helpful yet DBLAction454 - Yes! This is a beast I know of. 15rds? Right? Awesomeness..Maybe later on though. bravo124 - This I did not know and it makes me happier. I've felt the 9mm XD at the range. Different kind of recoil. Can't wait for the .45 as my own! bigghoss - This is true too, it's like the Honda Civic of the gun world (Glock) and 1911 is like the Ford Mustang of the gun world. DannySeesUSMC - Thank you! I will read it in a second and respond. shanzlik - That's EXACTLY how I want mine to be with the same light too!!! How much was the light? Where did you get it from? Perfect example of the setup I am looking for! ksblazer - I greatly appreciate your input thank you very much!

January 30, 2011, 11:20 AM	#17
BrthrB Member Join Date: February 14, 2006 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 54	Glock sits better in my hand! XD shoots fine, I just prefer the feel, slightly lower bore axis and control of the Glock. Also a Glock armorer! __________________ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing!

January 30, 2011, 11:48 AM	#18
Forseti Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Posts: 201	First...pay the small extra dollars, and compare the XDm in .45 to the G21, rather than the XD. Disassembly alone on the XDm is nicer, than both the XD and G21. Which style sight to you shoot better with? The "bracket" style of the Glock, or the three dot style of the XDm? (I like three dot, and changed out the Glock sight to achieve it). If you shoot better with three dot sights, I'd get the XDm. Based on my experience with an XDm in 9mm and a G19, I'll bet the XDm .45 and G21 shoot almost equivalently in the same caliber family. Too bad you're a long drive from Orlando. They have a Glock match there occasionally. Really good prizes. If that's something you would like to do, get the Glock (so you can enter) and check gssfonline.com for details.

January 30, 2011, 12:16 PM	#19
Wanabebiker Member Join Date: January 1, 2011 Posts: 54	I own a Glock 21SF Springer is a great gun, I have put a couple hundred rounds through a friends XD-45... I just like Glocks.

January 30, 2011, 12:22 PM	#20
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,199	Constantine Either the G21 or the XD 45 are fine. I'd go with the one that trips your fancy the best. I, personally, went with the XD 45 simply because I can't stand the grip angle and width of the G21. That's not a bash on the Glock, but simply a preference thing.

January 30, 2011, 12:59 PM	#21
mycrobyte Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 32	I am a fan of the XD, it is a good shooter and feels good in my hand. I haven't shot the 21 so don't have a feel for how well they compare. But I can say the XD45 is nice.

January 30, 2011, 01:06 PM	#22
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	I've had the TLR-2 for quite a while and don't recall where i bought it. They are usually in the $200-$230 range if I remember right. It is a good match for the XD45 Tactical. I tried it with my HK USP and it didn't balance as well in the hand as it does on the XD45 tac. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

January 30, 2011, 02:38 PM	#23
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,454	shanzlik - I need to get me one..Online? Or at a store? Which is less? mycrobyte - I've shot both types but not in .45 my massive hands don't have an issue with a para 1911 double stack lol ojibweindian - I feel you brother..But I don't notice the grip angle issue as some people do. That would be a good reason for me to go with the XD even more. I just wanted something different. Already have 2 Glocks in .40 Not saying that's too many but want a high cap .45 feeling underpowered with the 1911 Wanabebiker - We too are on the same page..I just want to say "I love them both" and "Sorry can't pick" Don't want to stick to just one brand. Cause I see a pattern happening in my head. I DO want every 1911 like bac has but that's gonna take a while. Forseti - I know!!!! They had it last time I checked! When I went over there this time with $350 to put down it wasn't there anymore and they had no idea when they were getting another one! It even looks different and all. Orlando? I love Orlando. Old man even talks about going over there. I MAY do that...My only days off are Thursday and Friday. When is this thing? BrthrB - Glocks sit very well in my hand too! I love it, but not just my Glock. My hi-power, my 1911, my S&W Model 19, and now the Glock 27 even more so I just added my Pearce grip extension. Both the G21 and XD45 felt great. Broadening my horizons lol

January 30, 2011, 03:35 PM	#24
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	Pretty sure I bought it online just can't remember which retailer. Local stores were substantially higher on those sorts of things around me, at least. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

January 30, 2011, 08:10 PM	#25
deeHKman Member Join Date: January 5, 2011 Posts: 39	I have Glock 21sf rtf2 and would not trade it for 2 XD's (P2000??). Going the tactical .45 way make mine a HK USP Tactical .45.