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Glock 17 vs Springfield XDM
Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:46 am
Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:46 am
This is my first handgun. 9 mm. 4.5" barrel.
The XDM has the grip safety and 19 round magazine. I'm definitely leaning that way, but it's a few more dollars.
TIA
The XDM has the grip safety and 19 round magazine. I'm definitely leaning that way, but it's a few more dollars.
TIA
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 10:55 am
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Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:50 am to ell_13
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The XDM has the grip safety and 19 round clip
Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:52 am to ell_13
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19 round clip
Magazine*
But it's really a toss-up. Whatever feels best to you will suit you just fine.
quote:
but it's a few more dollars.
The XDm also comes with a ton of stuff. It comes with a paddle holster, a mag holster, and 3 magazine (IIRC). It brings a lot to the table.
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The XDM has the grip safety
Just don't let this hinge on your decision. It's a very passive safety device in that it gets depressed anytime you grab the gun.
But, the grip safety must be depressed to retract the slide. That fact I HATE!
Here's my review of the XDm 5.25 FWIW. It's got the same frame as the 4.5" but has a much longer slide.
XDm 5.25 - Croatian Target Master
Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:58 am to DeoreDX
Love my 40 cal XDm. It's my favorite gun in my collection. You can't go wrong with it IMO.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:01 am to ell_13
HK VP9
Walther PPQ
Smith and Wesson M&P
XDM
Glock
in that order
Walther PPQ
Smith and Wesson M&P
XDM
Glock
in that order
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:02 am to bapple
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Magazine*
Sorry. Fixed.quote:I've seen that in the few videos I've watched. Watching yours now.
The XDm also comes with a ton of stuff
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:03 am to Carson123987
Really? Sticking to your contrarian shtick?
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:04 am to ell_13
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XDM
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:06 am to ell_13
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Really? Sticking to your contrarian shtick?
what? I sell guns
just my opinion. glock's grip angle makes me want to shoot through the ceiling on an instinctive point i value trigger and ergonomics over everything else. that's my hierarchy. for stock triggers, the VP9 and PPQ smoke everything else in the same class. they also are the most comfortable.
I still carry a glock, and I still train with one all the time for a change of pace. I get em for like $300 so I dont care if it gets stolen out of my truck
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 11:08 am
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:11 am to Carson123987
quote:Honestly, had no clue.
what? I sell guns
quote:Not a fan either.
glock's grip angle
quote:Fair enough.
i value trigger and ergonomics over everything else. that's my hierarchy.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:12 am to ell_13
If you want to stay in that $500 area, go M&P and get an apex trigger
if you're in BR, come to Bowie Outfitters and ill get you set up. need to play with all of em before you decide
if you're in BR, come to Bowie Outfitters and ill get you set up. need to play with all of em before you decide
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 11:13 am
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:24 am to ell_13
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XDM has the grip safety
the reason to stay away IMO....
There's a lot of Glock hate on this site, so take everyone opinions with a grain of salt..
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 11:27 am
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:27 am to Glock17
Why? My dad is a retired cop and likes them.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:28 am to ell_13
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Why? My dad is a retired cop and likes them.
He likes Glocks, or the XDM?
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:30 am to ell_13
People love to hate on Glock because it's not the new shiny gun. They are a very reliable firearm that many people like.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:30 am to Glock17
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the reason to stay away
I did a thread on this with pics. I'm not the biggest Springfield fan, but this is such a bogus complaint. There is virtually no way to generate enough trigger pressure with gripping the gun in a way that engages the grip safety. Find a firable grip position that doesn't engage the safety and post a pic
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:31 am to Carson123987
I picked up a HK P30 last weekend for another gun to carry. Really pleased with it.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:32 am to Glock17
He has a glock and loves it. Still has his 40. But he likes the passive safety on the xdm, too.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:37 am to ell_13
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He has a glock and loves it.
Well over half of police departments nationwide carry Glocks so that probably has something to do with it. I don't know why a lot of posters on this site hate on them...Some people don't like the grip angle or ergonomics but that's easily over come through training... I'll take reliability over those 2 any day.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:39 am to Carson123987
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HK VP9
Walther PPQ
Smith and Wesson M&P
XDM
Glock
in that order
OH NOW you wanna put the VP9 in front now that you have one.
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