Looking for a smaller 9, XD9SC, Glock 26?

hinkleid · May 24th, 2008, 04:05 PM

I currently have an XD45 in Bi tone. Great gun so far, now that it is broken in. Kinda bulky to carry though.

However, looking for a smaller in carry gun (lowest I'll go is 9mm). Looking at the same XD, but in XD9 (SC?) and the Glock 26. I know there are others (Kahr, Sig). Basically looking for something that goes boom everytime trigger is pulled.

Don't really NEED it, but is nice shopping for a new one!

Anyone own either of these, or other's please chime in.

fatboy97 · May 24th, 2008, 04:13 PM

Personally, I prefer the Glock 26... excellent size, very accurate, and very reliable. I've owned mine for a few months now and have made this my primary summer carry weapon of choice.

Last year I shoot the XD 9sc and S&W M&P 9c on the same day. At the time I did not purchase either because I could not shoot the Glock 26 at the time... later I did and purchased the Glock shortly after that.

You should shoot them both for yourself and find out which one you like best.

digitalexplr · May 24th, 2008, 04:13 PM

I've got a XD9sc and love it! Very easy to carry and scary accurate! You really don't give up any accuracy going with the subcompact. With a little practice you will be shooting 4" or smaller groups at 25 yards. At SD combat distances, less than 7 yards, you should see 2" and smaller groups.

Haven't shot the Glock, but have heard good reports on it, too. Almost got the Glock when I got my XD. There was just something I liked better with the XD.

I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

Kerbouchard · May 24th, 2008, 04:51 PM

I like the XD better, but you can't go wrong with either. Both are boringly reliable.

Rock and Glock · May 24th, 2008, 05:11 PM

I have three Glocks, but if you stayed with the XD platform then the manual of arms is the same. I nice cross-platform consideration.

That's why I have a G17 and 2 G26's.

Golden Dragon · May 24th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Look and try a Kahr CW9 I like mine just fine.

G.D.

Knuckledrager · May 24th, 2008, 05:41 PM

Another vote here for the G26. I carry a G19 for a large part of the year. When the shorts and T shirts come out, so does the G26.

adaman04 · May 24th, 2008, 05:43 PM

Glock 26 would get my vote.

XD9mm · May 24th, 2008, 09:58 PM

I actually just sold my xd9sc for a Glock 26 and I gotta say it was a great trade. I haven't shot the 26 yet but the Glock feels better in my hand than the XD and is noticably smaller when they are side by side.

HKR · May 24th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knuckledrager

Another vote here for the G26. I carry a G19 for a large part of the year. When the shorts and T shirts come out, so does the G26.

Same here.

May 24th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#1
hinkleid Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boise ID Posts: 86	Looking for a smaller 9, XD9SC, Glock 26? I currently have an XD45 in Bi tone. Great gun so far, now that it is broken in. Kinda bulky to carry though. However, looking for a smaller in carry gun (lowest I'll go is 9mm). Looking at the same XD, but in XD9 (SC?) and the Glock 26. I know there are others (Kahr, Sig). Basically looking for something that goes boom everytime trigger is pulled. Don't really NEED it, but is nice shopping for a new one! Anyone own either of these, or other's please chime in.

May 24th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#2
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 858	Personally, I prefer the Glock 26... excellent size, very accurate, and very reliable. I've owned mine for a few months now and have made this my primary summer carry weapon of choice. Last year I shoot the XD 9sc and S&W M&P 9c on the same day. At the time I did not purchase either because I could not shoot the Glock 26 at the time... later I did and purchased the Glock shortly after that. You should shoot them both for yourself and find out which one you like best. __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current Collection: Glock G26, G19, G23C, SIG P226-40 TT, Ruger GP-100, and 22/45 MKII Former Collection: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

May 24th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#4
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,532	I like the XD better, but you can't go wrong with either. Both are boringly reliable. __________________ Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

May 24th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#5
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,797	I have three Glocks, but if you stayed with the XD platform then the manual of arms is the same. I nice cross-platform consideration. That's why I have a G17 and 2 G26's. __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "This world is not a playground where children at play are pampered by friendly nannies," Wendelin Wiedeking

May 24th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#6
Golden Dragon Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 42	Look and try a Kahr CW9 I like mine just fine. G.D. __________________ SASS LIFE LEAA BOLD#252 NRA LIFE RO I & II

May 24th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#3
digitalexplr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 439	I've got a XD9sc and love it! Very easy to carry and scary accurate! You really don't give up any accuracy going with the subcompact. With a little practice you will be shooting 4" or smaller groups at 25 yards. At SD combat distances, less than 7 yards, you should see 2" and smaller groups. Haven't shot the Glock, but have heard good reports on it, too. Almost got the Glock when I got my XD. There was just something I liked better with the XD. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

May 24th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#7
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 514	Another vote here for the G26. I carry a G19 for a large part of the year. When the shorts and T shirts come out, so does the G26. __________________ If not me, who? If not now, when?, Joseph Ruffini

May 24th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#8
adaman04 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Me State Posts: 305	Glock 26 would get my vote.

May 24th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#9
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	I actually just sold my xd9sc for a Glock 26 and I gotta say it was a great trade. I haven't shot the 26 yet but the Glock feels better in my hand than the XD and is noticably smaller when they are side by side.

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