Help pick....G22 or XDM 40

[pitbull1]

I'm about to buy an XDM 40 full size. I was pretty sure this was the route I wanted to go but I am having second thoughts after shooting my friends G22. The price on the XDM was 549 and the G22 was 529, the xdm comes with a few more acessories. So if you own one or have experience with either please comment. I was particularly interested in the lifespan of the XDM I have heard of people shooting thousands of rounds out of Glocks and they still run strong.

 

[Fordtough25]

I can attest to Glock's qualities. I have only shot an XDM9 but it was a nice piece as well. I won't be getting rid of my glock to get one though.

 

[shooter1054]

for what its worth, I shoot an XD40sc. I've had nothing but good luck with it. I am a big fan of Springfield. I am not a fan of Glock. It just didn't feel right to me. That said, get what you want and like.

 

[ccolip2189]

go with glock you will not regret what you have

 

[Lytlewaitandbleed]

Well I have never shot the xdm 40 but since i bought my g22 i have not looked back

 

[! twitty]

I personally own a Springfield 40 and absolutely love it. My brother in law owns only Glocks. I have shot them both but personally thought the Glock felt a little "toyish" but that is just my opinion. What you need to do is feel them both and shoot them both and whichever you shoot the best you should get. Since you seem to be all about the polymer guns you should check out the S&W M&P line of handguns as well. I have yet to shoot one but can tell you that they FEEL GREAT IN THE HAND. In the end just go with what feels right because with the three lines you can't go wrong.

 

[Glockapoppadopolis]

When people compare XD's to Glock they always talk about how the XD's are similar to the Glock. I've never heard "A Glock is almost as good as a XD", unless it's from a Glock hater, some guys love the underdog. Go with the gun that it's competitors are trying to match, when something is immitated that much it's usually for good reason. Also, the XD may come with a few more trinkets but Glocks have endless specialized aftermarket goodies to dress your piece out however you want.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

Get whichever feels better in your hands. Both are reliable and accurate handguns.

 

[shooter1054]

XD or Glock is kind of like Mercedes or BMW....you aren't going to be wrong either way.

 

[pitbull1]

Well I guess I can't really go wrong either way. The more I read about the xdm and glock they are both great pieces.

 

[prowland]

I have the xdm .40 full size and it was a better fit for my hand. It was a more natural feeling and felt quicker to aim.

Like others have mentioned handle both and see which feels better in YOUR hands.

I have shot about 1500 rounds and the gun still looks new.

 

[ddenny5]

I traded my Glock 22 for a XDm .40. I do not regret the trade. I like the ergonomics of the XDM over the glock. I also shoot my XDm Better than a Glock. In short, I will never go back to a Glock. XDm is my personal preference.

 

[Roadie]

Handle them both, and see which feels right.

I know it is fairly easy to convert the Glock to shoot 9mm to soften the hit on the wallet at the range, but not sure about the XD..

 

[INyooper]

File this one under "whatever feels good in your hand." Really, you're the one who will be shooting it ...why would you ask us?!? They both (along with several other choices) are great pistols ...and that's not a bad problem to have.

 

[Daniel686]

Both are well made guns. Have never been a huge of the glock! My guns are sexy and i like my curves on them. Glock looks like a block, but they do shoot very well. All in all they are very similar guns when it comes to performance.

 

[Defensive Shooting Concepts]

IMO......Glock 22 or if your not set on 40 Cal. get a Glock 17 even better. Again IMO the XD is an attempt to catch up to the leader (Glock). The XD is a good gun but the Glock is a great one. I hope your happy with whatever you pick.

 

[pitbull1]

Great input from everyone, thanks.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Again IMO the XD is an attempt to catch up to the leader (Glock). .

By leader, it seems that Glock was the first to use a polycarbonate frame and as such established a market dominance and customer base which tends to be quite loyal in firearms.

Honda and Toyota didn't develop the first minivan either, but as time progressed they have taken over.

Clearly we should thank the Glock corporation for developing this new line of weapons, but from reading various forums, polls, and online reviews (couldn't find hard production data), it sure seems like the XD(m) is gaining quickly and has the current momentum from new owners. Again, just my limited opinion.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

IMO......Glock 22 or if your not set on 40 Cal. get a Glock 17 even better. Again IMO the XD is an attempt to catch up to the leader (Glock). The XD is a good gun but the Glock is a great one. I hope your happy with whatever you pick.

That is such BS, you arent biased at all lol. Neither is truly better than the other. Get whichever fits your hand the best, same with the M&P and many others.

 

[kingnereli]

The XDm is a much better gun. The ergonomics, trigger pull and safety features make it a much more shootable, user friendly gun. The XDm isn't a glock copy as others have suggested. It's a very different design that doesn't have all the flaws of the glock design.