Convince me to buy something other than a Glock 19

[GL00MY]

Glock 26 + 13 round mag provides a better grip and a lot more concealable.

 

[JoeUSooner]

I owned a Glock for a while, but I found it to be rather "plain" and just acceptably accurate. Nothing bad, just not overly impressive either. A few years ago, I started carrying a Springfield Arms XD (the 4" barrel, not the SC). It was in the same price bracket as the Glock (in fact, about $40 less expensive), but I found it to be much more accurate, and it is well-capable of firing +p rounds. I upgraded to a Mod2 (still the 4" barrel) and it fit my hand even better. With my ("fluffy") physique, I can easily carry it concealed, and the few extra ounces of weight are a non-factor. I do recommend it highly...

 

[streak]

I owned a Glock for a while, but I found it to be rather "plain" and just acceptably accurate. Nothing bad, just not overly impressive either. A few years ago, I started carrying a Springfield Arms XD (the 4" barrel, not the SC). It was in the same price bracket as the Glock (in fact, about $40 less expensive), but I found it to be much more accurate, and it is well-capable of firing +p rounds. I upgraded to a Mod2 (still the 4" barrel) and it fit my hand even better. With my ("fluffy") physique, I can easily carry it concealed, and the few extra ounces of weight are a non-factor. I do recommend it highly...

Those XD’s are nice. Until I got hooked in this Walther World they were my choice for striker fired accuracy

 

[Glock 'em down]

Those XD’s are nice. Until I got hooked in this Walther World they were my choice for striker fired accuracy

Just don't ever lay an XD on a coffee table while you vacuum the floor.

AD=Accidental Discharge
ND=Negligent Disharge
XD=Coffee table discharge

But seriously, the XD is an awesome weapon. That's just an old inside joke. The OSA OGs will get it.

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

This seemed to be a proper place to ask the following question. Anyone have any thoughts on the new Beretta APX Carry A1? Seems to be a nice size and shape.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/912609223https://www.beretta.com/en-us/apx-a1-carry/

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

Those XD’s are nice. Until I got hooked in this Walther World they were my choice for striker fired accuracy

Someone once told me "XD guys love their XDs because they wanted all the benefits of a Glock without it being a Glock"
Paraphrasing, it's been a while
Edit: remembered the ending.
"XD guys love their XDs because they wanted a Glock without Gaston's name on it."

 

[streak]

Just don't ever lay an XD on a coffee table while you vacuum the floor.

AD=Accidental Discharge
ND=Negligent Disharge
XD=Coffee table discharge

But seriously, the XD is an awesome weapon. That's just an old inside joke. The OSA OGs will get it.

What if I lay it on the coffee table while I tell my sister in law she is fat?

 

[O4L]

But they still have that goofy grip safety, right?

 

[streak]

Someone once told me "XD guys love their XDs because they wanted all the benefits of a Glock without it being a Glock"
Paraphrasing, it's been a while
Edit: remembered the ending.
"XD guys love their XDs because they wanted a Glock without Gaston's name on it."

That someone was stupid. Glocks have that weird grip angle and a factory sponge for a trigger. Other than the beavertail safety the XD’s feel and shoot way better

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

That someone was stupid. Glocks have that weird grip angle and a factory sponge for a trigger. Other than the beavertail safety the XD’s feel and shoot way better

It's been a long time since I've shot an XD and most of my Glocks aren't stock, but it appears we can agree that both are better than an M&P
Apparently it's been almost 5 years since I've even touched an XD
https://www.okshooters.com/threads/sold-springfield-xd-tactical-5-40-with-200-rounds.238315/