G19 vs XD9

[Glock Lover]

Alright I'm not just trying to stir things up I'm trying to decide my next purchase. I love Glocks but I keep hearing such great things about the XD. so....

Compare and contrast the Glock 19 and the XD9.

I've had a G19 and loved it. I think its the most practical handgun on the planet. But how does it hold up to the XD9. Lets hear it!

 

[Scutter01]

A fairer comparison would be a G26 versus an XD9 Sub-Compact or a G19 versus an XD9 Service.

 

[Glock Lover]

you are correct about that. I have adjusted my post accordingly.

 

[Joe Williams]

A fairer comparison would be a G26 versus an XD9 Sub-Compact or a G19 versus an XD9 Service.

And the choice between those two is purely subjective, IMHO. Which one feels better in your hand, points better, looks better to you?

Objectively, one is as good as the other.

 

[tyler34]

If you were in or around bloomington I would let you shoot my XD. for me it jsut feel better in my hand, is it grip angle? idk but they are shooters for sure

 

[NEOCON]

After owning both I will say it is nothing more than what you like. I wouldn't feel in the least at a disadvantage with either. Some people like the Glock some prefer the XD. If you like the Glock be sure to try out an XD you never know you may be surprized. Same thing with the XD owner.

 

[cce1302]

The XD won't give you glock leg.



To be fair, though, it may give you XD leg.

I had tried Glocks before the XDs were imported, but I found the XD and liked it better.

 

[KDUBCR250]

Handle both and buy what fits you better

 

[mercop]

More like how does the XD hold up to the G19. Lets wait about 10 yrs and see.

 

[glockguy07]

More like how does the XD hold up to the G19. Lets wait about 10 yrs and see.

+1

 

[glockguy07]

Seriously - this gets discussed every week -

 

[Joe Williams]

Seriously - this gets discussed every week -

Then why click on the thread if you aren't interested?

 

[glockguy07]

Then why click on the thread if you aren't interested?

I thought it was an older thread to be honest

 

[Dogman]

I don't know if XD parts are as available as Glock parts are, but that is one thing I like about the Glocks. Just a thought.

 

[KDUBCR250]

Then why click on the thread if you aren't interested?

Because I can

 

[glockguy07]

Because I can

LOL

 

[cce1302]

More like how does the XD hold up to the G19. Lets wait about 10 yrs and see.

That's very good advice. Since the Gen I Glock is nearly 14 years older than the HS2000, and everybody withheld judgement on the Glock until it had been around 18 years, then decided that 18 years was the magic number and it should be good to go.

I wouldn't buy any of those new Generation IV Glocks until about 2026 though. By then you'll be able to know if they can hold up to the GenI-IIIs.

 

[Glock Lover]

Just probing everyone's thoughts. I've been a die hard glock guy for years and would like to branch out but every time I do I'm disappointed. So I'll see if I can get my hands on an XD and shoot it.

 

[glockguy07]

Just probing everyone's thoughts. I've been a die hard glock guy for years and would like to branch out but every time I do I'm disappointed.

You need to get your hands on a HK, Sig 226 or 229...maybe even a P250....Browning HP.....maybe something else....

 

[Prometheus]

More like how does the XD hold up to the G19. Lets wait about 10 yrs and see.

The XD is a HS2000 with Springfield markings. Identical weapons and produced by the same company in the same plant. All parts are interchangeable. I'm not sure 9 years is going to be much different than 10. Technically the HS was in production and on the market prior to 2000 so there is your 10 years.

The XD is head and shoulders above the gLock. The gLock is a good pistol, but it is inferior to the XD. Period.

Accuracy, reliability, trigger. The fact it won't explode if you use lead bullets.

Thats the final word.