Glock 26 shooting Impressions

XD9mm · May 25th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Unless I get a new gun and want to post pics I usually do not start new threads. However, with the all of the “what to buy” threads lately that have dealt with the both Glock 26 and 27’s and Springfield XD’s I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. Having previously owned and carried a sub compact XD9 I think I can give a pretty informed comparison of the two. Although I would love to sit here and type up a detail comparison, laying out how each gun has it’s strong points compared to the other, etc, but I can’t. IMO the Glock totally blows the XD away in all categories so all I can do here is point out a few of the more important things that I liked about the Glock.

#1. The grip: The grip fills up my hand better than the XD, allowing me to hold the same firm grip through the whole magazine. With the XD, every couple shots I had to readjust which I wasn’t fond of.

#2. The trigger: This Glock’s trigger is much more solid feeling and predictable than the XD’s. Couple that with a much shorter pull and it kills the XD.

#3. Sights: More specifically the rear sight. I greatly prefer the Glock U shaped rear sight as opposed to “connect the dots” of the XD. To me it is much easier to acquire the front site in a rapid fire drill which it shows in my shot placement. I can get a tighter group with the 26 on the first day than I ever could with the XD.

As I said I believe every part of the Glock is better than the XD, these were just the biggest things that stuck in my mind. On the range I could get better group as longer distances with the Glock and I attribute that to the trigger and sights. The bottom line is that this gun is just easier to shoot and handle than the XD. This is just my humble opinion though, I’m sure there are plenty of folks out there who have the exact opposite opinion as mine and that’s fine. I just thought I would put together some of my thoughts I have had the opportunity to shoot both.

Kerbouchard · May 25th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Blasphemy, I say, blasphemy! I did, however, buy a trigger kid for my XD.

digitalexplr · May 25th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Purely subjective on all points.

The 26 is better for you. I looked seriously at the 26 but went for the XD9sc and feel the 9sc, for me, beats the 26. I prefer the XD grib angle, trigger, sights and overall feel.

The XD fit me better than the Glock 26. That only makes it the better choice for me. It doesn't automatically make the XD the better weapon anymore than your experience makes the 26 the superior weapon.

This is why it is importan for folks to judge handguns by hands-on comparisions and not just what another user says.

Glocks and XDs are both excellent weapons. Pick the one that works best for you and enjoy it!

XD9mm · May 25th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Exactly, that is why I disclaimered it at the end by saying it is only my opinion. I have no hard data just feelings, one gun fit ME better than the other. If anyone has the same thoughts about the xd as I did they have something to look at now with the Glock. However, if you love your xd then this did nothing for you.

dauff · May 25th, 2008, 05:39 PM

I liked alot of the features of the XD. But in the end, the sights and the trigger are what made me sell my XD-40.

I know changing the sights is a cheap fix, but a trigger job was going to be more money. I couldn't see puting more money into a gun that I never fell in love with.

None of my pistol sights are "connect the dot"

All have a vertical set up like straight eights "8", I dot " i " or Glock U dot. My eyes seem to acquire this style faster than 3 dot.

Dauff

SIXTO · May 25th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I know we are dangerously close to a Glock Vs. XD war, but I have to agree with XD9mm and what he has learned.

64zebra · May 25th, 2008, 08:01 PM

yeah, we don't need a war
everyone just keep weapons opinions in perspective
some hate glocks, some hate HK, I happen to like both, I don't like the feel of a single stack 1911 but I will get one for the collection soon lol. I would like to try a double-stack 1911 sometime, but thats just me, my opinion, and my hands.

My wife got the xd9sc since my brother had one, after shooting it 400 rounds (or so) and shooting my glock 30, she realized that it just wasn't good for her hands. She tried the 26 and has never looked back. My XD9sc is no my mom's primary defender now and she likes it.

to each their own.........

sass20485 · May 25th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Everyone has an opinion and everyone has likes, dislikes and what works for one or some, make not work for the next guy. ALL a matter of what suits you best.
I'm happy with my Glocks. Tried the XD, but found no reason to abandon my Glocks.

fatboy97 · May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM

I have shoot the XD sc, as well as the M&P c, and purchased the Glock 26 as well. Glock's compacts and subcompacts feel better in my hand, and I shoot the Glock better.

If it feels good and you can shoot it better - buy it.

May 25th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#6
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May 25th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#7
64zebra VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panhandle of Texas Posts: 2,121	yeah, we don't need a war everyone just keep weapons opinions in perspective some hate glocks, some hate HK, I happen to like both, I don't like the feel of a single stack 1911 but I will get one for the collection soon lol. I would like to try a double-stack 1911 sometime, but thats just me, my opinion, and my hands. My wife got the xd9sc since my brother had one, after shooting it 400 rounds (or so) and shooting my glock 30, she realized that it just wasn't good for her hands. She tried the 26 and has never looked back. My XD9sc is no my mom's primary defender now and she likes it. to each their own......... __________________ Independence is declared; it must be maintained. Sam Houston-March 2, 1836 HK45 G30\|21\|26\|17 XD9sc KeltecP11 Moss500 Ithaca37 Savage20ga\|15A .22\|'99 25-35 AK47 AR-15 Win30-30 MN-44 Rem66 GMBH67.22 If loose gun laws are good for criminals, why do criminals support gun control?

May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#9
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 858	I have shoot the XD sc, as well as the M&P c, and purchased the Glock 26 as well. Glock's compacts and subcompacts feel better in my hand, and I shoot the Glock better. If it feels good and you can shoot it better - buy it. __________________ 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

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May 25th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#1
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	Glock 26 shooting Impressions Unless I get a new gun and want to post pics I usually do not start new threads. However, with the all of the “what to buy” threads lately that have dealt with the both Glock 26 and 27’s and Springfield XD’s I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. Having previously owned and carried a sub compact XD9 I think I can give a pretty informed comparison of the two. Although I would love to sit here and type up a detail comparison, laying out how each gun has it’s strong points compared to the other, etc, but I can’t. IMO the Glock totally blows the XD away in all categories so all I can do here is point out a few of the more important things that I liked about the Glock. #1. The grip: The grip fills up my hand better than the XD, allowing me to hold the same firm grip through the whole magazine. With the XD, every couple shots I had to readjust which I wasn’t fond of. #2. The trigger: This Glock’s trigger is much more solid feeling and predictable than the XD’s. Couple that with a much shorter pull and it kills the XD. #3. Sights: More specifically the rear sight. I greatly prefer the Glock U shaped rear sight as opposed to “connect the dots” of the XD. To me it is much easier to acquire the front site in a rapid fire drill which it shows in my shot placement. I can get a tighter group with the 26 on the first day than I ever could with the XD. As I said I believe every part of the Glock is better than the XD, these were just the biggest things that stuck in my mind. On the range I could get better group as longer distances with the Glock and I attribute that to the trigger and sights. The bottom line is that this gun is just easier to shoot and handle than the XD. This is just my humble opinion though, I’m sure there are plenty of folks out there who have the exact opposite opinion as mine and that’s fine. I just thought I would put together some of my thoughts I have had the opportunity to shoot both.

May 25th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#2
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,532	Blasphemy, I say, blasphemy! I did, however, buy a trigger kid for my XD. __________________ 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 25th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#3
digitalexplr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 439	Purely subjective on all points. The 26 is better for you. I looked seriously at the 26 but went for the XD9sc and feel the 9sc, for me, beats the 26. I prefer the XD grib angle, trigger, sights and overall feel. The XD fit me better than the Glock 26. That only makes it the better choice for me. It doesn't automatically make the XD the better weapon anymore than your experience makes the 26 the superior weapon. This is why it is importan for folks to judge handguns by hands-on comparisions and not just what another user says. Glocks and XDs are both excellent weapons. Pick the one that works best for you and enjoy it!

May 25th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#4
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	Exactly, that is why I disclaimered it at the end by saying it is only my opinion. I have no hard data just feelings, one gun fit ME better than the other. If anyone has the same thoughts about the xd as I did they have something to look at now with the Glock. However, if you love your xd then this did nothing for you.

May 25th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#5
dauff Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	I liked alot of the features of the XD. But in the end, the sights and the trigger are what made me sell my XD-40. I know changing the sights is a cheap fix, but a trigger job was going to be more money. I couldn't see puting more money into a gun that I never fell in love with. None of my pistol sights are "connect the dot" All have a vertical set up like straight eights "8", I dot " i " or Glock U dot. My eyes seem to acquire this style faster than 3 dot. Dauff

May 25th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#8
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,611	Everyone has an opinion and everyone has likes, dislikes and what works for one or some, make not work for the next guy. ALL a matter of what suits you best. I'm happy with my Glocks. Tried the XD, but found no reason to abandon my Glocks.