Neither. Glock. end of debate.
Yikes!
All steel single stack vs double stack, striker fired polymer. $600 for an XD vs $750+ for a decent 1911. Apples and Oranges.
I would choose the 1911 because it is thinner and easier to carry. Also I have seen multiple instances where people have failed to properly disengage the grip safety on the XD.
But isnt the grip safety the same between XD and 1911?
All of my 1911s have full beavertails and the bump on the grip safety. A good quality 1911 will have a grip safety that will allow the trigger to work even with a less then perfect grip.
Edit: Yes the more traditional 1911s have a smallish grip safety like the XD.
All of my 1911s have full beavertails and the bump on the grip safety. A good quality 1911 will have a grip safety that will allow the trigger to work even with a less then perfect grip.
Edit: Yes the more traditional 1911s have a smallish grip safety like the XD.
Which is better and why 1911 or sprignfield XD?
I still consider myself a newbie to the shooting world and I consider this a pretty bizzare question. If the OP is thinking about buying a first gun he needs to do much more research on action types and safeties before he tries to decide on which is better for him between 2 so very different pistols. The very premise of the original question indicates that he has much research to do before narrowing down his choice to a couple of different guns. A question asking which action type is better, or which 1911 is better would show that the OP had done some basic research.
It would seem to me the XD compact version would be too light for a .45.
I have both.
An XD9 subcompact for daily carry (need gun).
An Auto Ordnance 1911A1 (want gun).
There both great!
Jimmy
out of the box i would take an xd over a 1911 in most all cases. if i was really in a combat zone where my weapon was exposed to the elements, sand, mud, sweat. rain, salt water. i would go with the xd. not all 1911's are created equal. xd's are all about the same from gun to gun if there the same size. i have several 1911's which i love to shoot. when at the range target shooting a 1911 is hard to beat. dependablity and capacity goes to the xd, those are what matter most to me in a fighting gun. so my pick is the xd.
For all we know the op may be looking to buy as an investment, paperweight, or to shoot chipmunks. Once again the original premise of the thread is vague and flawed
Neither. Glock. end of debate.
So you say he shouldn't have a firearm at all!!!!!!!
I would ask how you like the Auto Ordinance. I understand it is being made in a different facility these days. Just curious.