![]() ![]() Section 8: Handguns Subject: Glock firing pin Msg# 219341
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Which of these pistols is the better fit in your hands? Do they both provide a good trigger reach? Do you find them comfortable? I don't own an XD but I like a couple features--the steel magazine bodies and the unobtrusive grip safety. Glock mags seem to work fine, but I don't love the plastic body and don't see why the Glock mags couldn't be steel, thus slimming the grip frame somewhat. For the Glock there is the fact that it is a well-established brand that is not likely to go away. Spfld has a history of taking on foreign-made guns and branding them, but then dropping them eventually. May not happen with the XD, but it is something to consider. I also have to agree with Bob R. that the Glock has vastly superior sights from the factory. Self-defense is quick and crude and the Glock sights are better for that kind of shooting. I don't own an XD but since getting my Glock 23 I have much less interest in doing so. For what it's worth.... |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Thanks again, Bob. Although I am intriqued by the effect of the MMC sights on your XD-40, your affinity for Glocks, especially the G19, G23 class, dovetails with my inclinations. I have a few holsters (not near as many as you!) and noticed that the XD-40 would require a size 8 in that holster (same as my Ruger P95), while the G23 only required a size 7. That told me there was a difference (be it ever so slight) in the sizes of the G23 vs. the XD-40. And like you, I feel that the difference between the 4" XD-40 and the 5" tactical is not enough to rule out the larger pistol (Mike Davies, let your Canadian heart swell!), especially for winter carry. So....keep your comments coming. I appreciate them! -Sam |