Glock G26 VS. Springfield XD9 Subcompact 3"

[StrikeOut73]

So I'm Looking at buying either a Glock G26 or Springfield XD9 for conceal and cary, Ive done a lot of reasearch on both and it seems to be a Ford VS. Chevy situation. I've tried both out and really can't decide which I like better, I seem to be a little more accurate with the Springfield however I like the feel of the G26, which do you carry/which would you recommend?

 

[F16mickey]

Of those two I would pick the Glock. I do not like/ trust the grip "safety" of the xd pistols.

 

[JD8]

Both are proven platforms, nobody here will be able to prove one is more reliable than the other. Stick with the one you SHOT best.

 

[TCummings]

Both are proven platforms, nobody here will be able to prove one is more reliable than the other. Stick with the one you SHOT best.

+1

I have owned both Glock and Springfield's and I currently own both the 5.25" XDM9 and 3.8" XDM9 because I felt more comfortable with the XDM then the Glock

 

[Shoot Summ]

I own both, I would echo that you should stick with the one you shot best.

Other factors, the Glock is MUCH easier to work on/modify if you are so inclined. A trigger job on the XD is expensive.

 

[Sooner67]

I own the G26 but have used and carried a XD40.Both are nice just depends on which one is best for you...

 

[ArGyLe64]

G26. The Springfield magazine extension pinched my finger everytime I shot it. The Glock mag seats better in the gun and doesn't hurt everytime I shoot it.

 

[Shoot Summ]

G26. The Springfield magazine extension pinched my finger everytime I shot it. The Glock mag seats better in the gun and doesn't hurt everytime I shoot it.

I think it depends on your hand, my G26 doesn't pinch me, but my oldest son complains about it when he shoots it.

 

[BigRed82]

it seems to be a Ford VS. Chevy situation.

Yup, pretty much. There are, however, a few things that would cause me to go with the "Ford" in this example.
First and foremost, I don't want a gun with a grip safety. One more thing to possibly go wrong. Second, unless things have changed, Springfield isn't as forthcoming with parts. (That is how it used to be, but that may be a thing of the past. I haven't paid attention to Springfield's policies on the XDs recently.) Third, I just frankly prefer the Glock's trigger characteristics better. I think that's about it. I just never warmed up to the XD series.

 

[TulsaGeoff]

I went with the XD purely because I did not see the worth in the increased cost of the G26. I'm picking up my XD9 today