I'm new to the forum and have a fews questions about the XD Sub-Compact 3" (9mm and 40ACP). What is the current user thinking on this model and how does it stack up against the Glock 26/27? Any other field experience info on this model is welcomed!
I have an XD9sub-compact and a Glock 27. Not really comparing calibers,
but I love them both. The 9 is easier for a 2nd shot on target than a
40s&w. But with practice, a 2nd shot can be quick. I would recommend you find a way to borrow or rent both calibers and see what you like.
Both are fine pistols, and if you decide to change, both are very easy to
resell.
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I have a g27 and will be picking up a xd 9 shortly. The little glock is a fine no frills carry gun and is quite accurate as well. The only problem I have with the glock is that I always feel I have to aim down. It just does not have the natural pointability that the xd has or the m&p for that matter. My .2 cents.
Have an XD-9 sub compact and love it. Son has a Glock 27 40. Bought the XD -9 as I didn't like the recoil on the 40--guess what? The 3" barrel gives you the same recoil as his 4" barrel. I'm used to it now but is recoil is a factor, consider a compact with 4" barrel in the 9mm. But either is a fine addition to your home. Good luck.
First off, welcome to the site. I know, for me, it has been a great source of information and a lot of fun. As for the Springfield VRS Glock, Springfield is twice the gun Glock will ever be. I tried the XD, Glock and M&P before buying my first XD. The Glock was crap. M&P is a very nice gun but I found Springfield to be better for me. I would try them both to see which one works better for you.
I have the XD Subcompact in both .40 and 9MM and love them both. They are small, light, easy to conceal and quite accurate for such a small gun. When deciding which caliber you get I would base it on your shooting experience. If you are somewhat inexperienced I would suggest the 9 MM. It is a little easier to handle and the ammo is a lot cheaper. New shooters should practice, practice then practice a lot more. Shooting .40's can be costly if you are going to do a ton of shooting. If you have a lot of shooting experience and are very familiar with safe gun handling I'd go with the .40 for the extra stopping power. I carry my .40 a lot more but I shoot my 9 MM a lot more just for cost reasons.
No matter which one you choose you will have a great gun that is reliable and will stop an attacker quickly. If you find a range that rents them I would rent the 9 MM and the .40 to see what fits you better. If you do rent both shoot one magazine through each one and keep rotating. That way you are fresh shooting both and equal shooting both. If you shoot 100 .40's first you will favor the .40 and if you shoot 100 9mm's first you will favor the 9 MM. After 100 of any gun, any caliber, any size you will be used to that gun and any other gun will feel strange.
No matter which one you choose do yourself a big favor and forget Glock.
I own both Springfields and Glocks and can find nothing wrong with either of them. My newest Glock is the G36 model and is just great for range work but too thick for CCW. My XD-9 subcompact is great for Jeep carry but I can't use it for CCW either. People buy different guns for different reasons and what works for one person may not work for another. To get around cost of shooting at the range I bought a drop in conversion barrel in 9mm for my G22 Glock. That worked out real well. You gotta love all the variety and available options out there. It's what makes shooting so much fun for me; not to speak of the collecting of guns. That's another whole issue.
I personally don't llike glocks because they don't feel right in my hands and the trigger pull is too long (i have the big-palm, short finger issue). As far as caliber, I'm just not sold on the superiority of the .40 vs the 9. its a matter of 5-10 lbs with cor-bons and that isn't enough to justify the rcoil for me. (I carry a .45 now anyway so what do I know ). Both are fine, but the Glock will have issues with the guide rod (Plastic) and the XD carries a lifetime warranty. Which ever you choose, just make sure its the right one for YOU. Period. The rest is all opinoin.
It is not certain the Glock will have issues with the guide rod, my model 22's guide rod looks worn and is still working flawlessly. And by the way I think it's rubber not plastic.
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). Both are fine, but the Glock will have issues with the guide rod (Plastic) and the XD carries a lifetime warranty. Which ever you choose, just make sure its the right one for YOU. Period. The rest is all opinoin.
