People that shoot a lot and try a Glock like the Glock and shoot it well.
People new to shooting and try an XD prefer the XD over a Glock.
As the neophytes get more experienced do they switch preferences? How the heck should I know? The original 2 assertions were anecdotal (read: out of my butt...) anyway. Do you get where I am going? "So you say you've been shooting all your life and have tried everything and are buying your first polymer? Glock, right?" and I am. But take a person to a range to try a few things including a Glock and an XD and they end up shooting the XD better and liking it otherwise.
And, since I am my favorite anecdotal evidence, I must be still a neophyte. I like the XD.
Has anyone else noticed something similar? The exact opposite?
Discuss...
I'm not a neophyte; I'm a serious student of some years ("old guy" to some). I "grew up" on a 1911, transitioned to 9mm (SIG P226 in my case) thence to Beretta ("Joint" in our case really meant "Army") then to Glock (briefly). In the interim I shot any number of Glocks from tiny 10mm's to "full size" 9mms and .40's "compensated" and not. I've even shot a couple of Glocks that actually had good triggers.
ReplyDeleteI bought XD's in .45 for my southpaw Bride at the recommendation of Heidi Smith (Thunder Ranch). Tried one of them and was IMMEDIATELY impressed. So much so that I carry one nearly every day.
I started out on revolvers, went to 1911's in the military, then bought my first Glock in 1987. I've still got it, and a couple of 1911s too. I've tried XDs before and after they became XDs and I can't shoot them worth a damn... I cannot get NPOA with them at all. I have the same issue with S&W M&Ps interestingly, both of them point high, right for me.
ReplyDeleteNFO, Concur on the standard XD-45. XDm-45 is a different beast, and NPOA for me is perfect with grip insert #3. When I acquire mine, I will let you play with it.
ReplyDeleteI've shot a Glock. I even had a G-19 for a while. I also have 1911s and revolvers, but something about the Glock just didn't click. I finally traded it off on an S&W M&P9C. That works for me. Glocks don't.
ReplyDeleteBut, if I had to grab one to defend myself, I'd fill my hand with a wheel gun.
I "grew up" shooting wheelies, mainly .22lr and .38 Special Smiths. My dad got an early G17. I think he said "17+1?! I'll take it." I shoot all of the Glock models 9/40/45 about the same, quite well enough for social purposes. I've tried a full sized XD in 9 and while I shot it as well as the Glocks it just didn't feel right.
ReplyDeleteI'll agree with Crucis. If I'm grabbing a handgun to defend myself, I'm grabbing my .38.
Sig's are the guns that fit my hands and point most naturally for me. I shoot 1911's just fine in slow fire, but the grip just feels too small for quick shots.
ReplyDeleteI can't hit the broad side of a barn with glocks slow shots or fast, dunno why.
Haven't had a chance to shoot any XD's yet.
The opposite. Started out with Browning High Powers, bought a Glock at a friend's recommendation, didn't like it. Just recently bought a subcompact XD, like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteI came up shooting 1911s. The grip angle and grip safety on the XD are what drew me to it in the first place. It's what I was used to. Nothing against Glocks. They're reliable, but not comfortable for me.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Zeds come, I'd rather have JMB on my side.