Impressive torture test

thomasaj · 04-01-2008, 07:51 PM

very interesting read. i was thinking about getting a glock until i read how well this did. biggest buying factor of course was the feel of the gun.

just thought id post this. hope its not a re-post

just_a_car · 04-01-2008, 07:58 PM

Thomas, glad to have another Washingtonian on board...

I am certain the XD is on par with the GLOCK from those tests... but not superior (personal opinion). And how a gun feels makes a big difference (so for you, XD is better).

I mean... the guy cleaned it twice. This guy didn't clean it at all: Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

Oh, did I mention the GLOCK torture test included salt and dropping it from an airplane?

thomasaj · 04-01-2008, 08:20 PM

the glcok test seemed more detailed about what they did and seemed to be more severe. good find

jmp8927 · 04-01-2008, 09:02 PM

The glock test was severe, but the XD was as well. If the XD really is $100 less, I'd rather buy that.

LarryO1970 · 04-03-2008, 05:04 PM

A torture test is great and all ... but which gun actually fits (comfort) your hand? Which gun is most comfortable to you in terms of control locations? What conditions will the gun be fired in? Those are the key questions that really need answers before anything else...

nathangdad · 04-03-2008, 10:30 PM

Another point to consider - torture tests are interesting and do provide information yet we need to consider something else.

In combat whether it be on foreign soil or a home invasion it is a matter of your capability with your firearm. No one is going to live long enough to
fire a thousand rounds out of a handgun without some commonsense
cleaning and lubrication.

It is a matter of quality rather than quantity practice.

outbreak please · 07-16-2008, 01:15 AM

i dont like that fact that the test is done by Springfield armory(it is right? it was on their website)

i know their more likely to be the only ones willing to pay for such a test but sill

id rather see a torture test done via a private member

the glock is right, i remember reading that.
i trust the glock a little more Ive fired a few
and only held a XD

the XD is still "the new guy" and still has a bit to prove

i dont own neither so my opinion is pure.

but i did see a used glock 19 at my local shop for $425
wich it why im doing the research, good price right?
im gonna make my decision in a few days when i get more info on it
ill keep ya updated!!

KW Gary M · 07-17-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasaj

very interesting read. i was thinking about getting a glock until i read how well this did. biggest buying factor of course was the feel of the gun.

just thought id post this. hope its not a re-post

I had my first XD and loved it before I read this. Then a saw it in handgun magazine and I knew Springfield was my brand for life.

gandog56 · 07-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasaj

very interesting read. i was thinking about getting a glock until i read how well this did. biggest buying factor of course was the feel of the gun.

just thought id post this. hope its not a re-post

Exactly, and Glocks just don't feel good in my short fat fingered hand. A nice 1911 does.

Darkfront · 07-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outbreak please

i dont like that fact that the test is done by Springfield armory(it is right? it was on their website)

This was done by Handguns Magazine. It's just press coverage that they put on their site.

toolman · 07-17-2008, 09:52 PM

Torture tests don't really prove anything in the real world, how many people ever have to chip their gun out of a block of ice before firing?

If you like it, it feels good, buy it, and don't worry about the opinions of others, JMHO....

04-01-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
thomasaj Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Silverdale WA Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0)	Impressive torture test very interesting read. i was thinking about getting a glock until i read how well this did. biggest buying factor of course was the feel of the gun. just thought id post this. hope its not a re-post

04-01-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	Thomas, glad to have another Washingtonian on board... I am certain the XD is on par with the GLOCK from those tests... but not superior (personal opinion). And how a gun feels makes a big difference (so for you, XD is better). I mean... the guy cleaned it twice. This guy didn't clean it at all: Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com Oh, did I mention the GLOCK torture test included salt and dropping it from an airplane? __________________

04-01-2008, 09:02 PM	#4
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (0)	The glock test was severe, but the XD was as well. If the XD really is $100 less, I'd rather buy that. __________________ Doing the unexpected makes the unexpected the expected and thus the expected becomes the unexpected.

04-03-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 2,435 Trader Rating: (0)	A torture test is great and all ... but which gun actually fits (comfort) your hand? Which gun is most comfortable to you in terms of control locations? What conditions will the gun be fired in? Those are the key questions that really need answers before anything else... __________________ "Guess what?! I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!"

04-03-2008, 10:30 PM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,255 Trader Rating: (0)	Good post LarryO1970 Another point to consider - torture tests are interesting and do provide information yet we need to consider something else. In combat whether it be on foreign soil or a home invasion it is a matter of your capability with your firearm. No one is going to live long enough to fire a thousand rounds out of a handgun without some commonsense cleaning and lubrication. It is a matter of quality rather than quantity practice.

04-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
thomasaj Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Silverdale WA Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0)	the glcok test seemed more detailed about what they did and seemed to be more severe. good find

07-16-2008, 01:15 AM	#7
outbreak please Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: humboldt county,very top of California Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	i dont like that fact that the test is done by Springfield armory(it is right? it was on their website) i know their more likely to be the only ones willing to pay for such a test but sill id rather see a torture test done via a private member the glock is right, i remember reading that. i trust the glock a little more Ive fired a few and only held a XD the XD is still "the new guy" and still has a bit to prove i dont own neither so my opinion is pure. but i did see a used glock 19 at my local shop for $425 wich it why im doing the research, good price right? im gonna make my decision in a few days when i get more info on it ill keep ya updated!!

07-17-2008, 09:52 PM	#11
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,356 Trader Rating: (0)	Torture tests don't really prove anything in the real world, how many people ever have to chip their gun out of a block of ice before firing? If you like it, it feels good, buy it, and don't worry about the opinions of others, JMHO.... __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!