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7/23/2005 12:15:55 AM
 
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Section 8: Handguns Subject: Glock firing pin Msg# 219639
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Mark, I have mentioned that my local gun shop sells its guns for 10% over its cost. Well, competition is a wonderful thing and keeps everyone honest in the long run. In checking with the new local Academy Sports & Outdoors chain store, I found that it was selling a new G23 for a full $100 less than my gun shop and the XD-40 for $20 less than the G23. I don't know what the gun shop's price is for the XD-40, but apparently Academy can get a volume discount and passes some of it on to its customers. God bless the free enterprize system! -Sam |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: 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.... |
