Glock 23 vs XD Service Model
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Shooting and comparing the Glock 23 and XD Service model, my final look at the XD Service model. I did some very average shooting at one point with the G23, and was truthfully getting a little frustrated (You'll know where I mean), but I'm assuming you'd rather see the Hickok45 "reality show" than for me to start the video again, just to demonstrate better shooting. Yes, I, too, on occasion get into an accuracy funk . Perhaps it's that I'm overconfident, or I slip into a slight trigger jerk without knowing it. I had been shooting a Glock 26 with Steve, and perhaps the switching of calibers was part of it. Guess there's a reason for the line, "Beware the man with one gun" !! :-)
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one thing i like about hickock 45 is he dont have to wear all those tactical clothes like he is invading a foreign country to shoot at the range.some of these guys have to wear full military attire just to shoot at the range,its hilarious to me
It's like they're 5 years-old still, playing G.I. Joe. It's pathetic.
TheAngeloakers Some of us train like we fight and fight like we train... Sure there are those tho want to look all tacticool, but there is something to be said for wearing to the range what you wear to work (for those that serve in LE or Military), or something similar. Just saying.
Roy Farber Makes sense but most guys are just playing G.I. Joe...
A lot of people like to dress as tier 1 operators when reviewing guns....
LOL! I agree. Hickock's a down home good ole' boy. And a tremendous shot. In combat, he'd be Some sniper!
I absolutely love the XD. I'm happy to see you give it its due praise.
I bought one of the original XDs back in 2008; 5" Tactical in 45. Shot anything I put through it without a single jam and was accurate as hell. I still regret selling it.
I had that same thing it was stolen from my house I loved going to the range and hitting target at 75 yards with Shaniqua that was her name.the glock guys were always mad because of the good shooting I put over 3000 rounds through the xd zero jam and a few free beers I'm in the process of getting a xd again. Good luck, be safe
The grip safety, chamber loaded indicator are real plus's for me and the XD runs beautiful.
Springfield XD 9mm all the way. I own the first gen XD and it feels way better than the Glock. Did I mention I'm a Glock fan?
do u use it as a ccw
+DaShneeko Good honest glock fan tellin how it is. Good job.
I owed and shot the G19 & G21. I like Glocks pistols!! I just seem to be more accurate with my XD-9 Service pistol.
Go home plastic boy 👦 🤣 😂 👍
DaShneeko same here. I own a Glock 19 and XD 40 & I love the XD more it even looks so much cooler not some boring ugly block with no lines or design at all. But Glocks are the Toyota’s of handgun
Shot much better with the XD... Much much better
I don't think you've ever been a fan of the XD. You didn't like it since your first video you did. That's okay. It all comes down to personal preference. We all like different guns for different reasons. I used to have a G23. I just couldn't get over the hump in the grip. So, I sold it. Great video, as usual. Thanks.
XD feels more solid in my hands but I like Glocks too.
I want your range, must be nice having that as your back yard.
I'm purchasing the XD Mod.2 4.0 Service Model in bitone. That gun is calling my name.
It's a great gun you won't regret it. Worth every penny
Me too, just ordered that exact gun today, will pick it up Tuesday. Looking forward to it. I know everybody is making fun of the "Grip Zone" but I don't really care, it doesn't bother me and the gun feels great in the hand. Same reason I bougt an HK VP9.
I've had mind for 4 days now in the bi-tone and I love it
At the end of the day, both are excellent. In the Springfield lineup, I have the SC 9, SC 40, XDM 45c, and the XD 45 Service pistol. And of course the TRP 1911.
Glocks, I own the 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29sf, 30sf, 35, and the 44.
If you like simplicity, ease of maintenance, aftermarket accessories, cheaper replacement parts, and dealing with less than 30 parts? Go after Glock.
If you like the 1911 style grip angle, lifetime warranties, and excellent customer service living up to that lifetime warranty? Go after Springfield.
Both are great shooter, and more accurate than any human. As far as shooting comfort, it is subjective, and can be influenced from which a person has most experience shooting. If recoil sensitivity is a concern when shooting 45acp, I would say the Glock 30sf is probably one of the softest shooting 45s I have ever shot. But, the XD & XDM are not too far behind.
On a comfort of carry standpoint? Both have advantages & disadvantages. The Glock is lighter, and a shorter grip conceals slightly better. But Glocks (primarily the 29 & 30 models) are noticeably thicker behind the belt, which can be uncomfortable for some.
The XD/XDM models IN 45ACP are much thinner in the frame area, which can provide comfort on the belt line. But where you give up width, you will add weight. Their is a nearly 5oz difference between the two.
All that said, their is a reason I like both brands. They are reliable, accurate, and handle extremely well. You cannot go wrong with either.
Your honesty and integrity are the MAIN thing that turned me into a loyal viewer and Hickok45 Fan! Thanks for staying true to yourself and to us! Anyone can look perfect with enough retakes. When you miss, I'm actually encouraged about my own shooting. THANK YOU!
Almost had me in tears when he pulled out his scale hahaha
Just got my first XD 9 today and this video confirmed my purchase 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@vaderx360 , Thanks. Part of that might not be my objectivity; it's the fact that I've hardly seen a gun I didn't like! That's my problem - I like them all, at least to some extent. :-)
@Justshootinpaper , Tell you what, the thing shoots very well, that's for sure.
This guy's sense of humor is classic.... Another great vid Hickok.
For the life of us, we can't figure out how to turn off the camera. :-)
After watching your videos I purchased a Glock 23... now a year later with a Ghost trigger spring a mod Truglow nights I installed !! and well over a thousand rounds through it ..I can't tell you how impressed I am with it.. It's deadly accurate and extremely fun to shoot. Being an old former CPL USMC I was stuck on the 1911's and for the last 25 years and 60 or 70 different fire arms in and out of my possesion I am in complete agreement if I was only allowed one hand gun it would be a Glock 23
I dont mean to sound like an idiot but the glock hickok has shots for years and years quite often knows it inside and out the xdm he started shooting more often but doesn't know it half as good as his glocks. The xd shot way more accurately with a hundredth the training he has with the glock, it has more features such as better sights it has a rail has more safety features, its nicer to look at, it has way better ergonomics its just as reliable and its just an overall more well built gun but any glock fan will still agree the glock is better? It just makes absolutely no sense to me.
I can't knock Glocks but for me the XD is a better gun. I love my XD 9mm, it's my conceal gun and it feels very comfortable.
I'm also not knocking glocks at all either they are great guns but I believe every on makes up these fairytale stories because they have been reliable for a while and that's great and all but its 2015. Glocks are not the only reliable guns, Springfields are just as reliable and look better and have more and better features
you can get glock parts all over the place, cheap. CAN NOT GET an extractor for the springfield. You have to send the whole gun back to the factory. WHY? Because Interchangeable parts is this brand new thing, this crazy concept that's only been around 150 years or more.
Robert Maybeth Honestly, this is a sad truth. I am not a fanboy for either brand and recognize both glocks and xd's are fantastic firearms. As a shooter I PREFER the XD. The grip is superior in my opinion. I carry an XD service model daily but WTF?! Why can I not get parts like I can a Glock? Then again, I've had my XD since 2006 or 2007 and only have about 4k rounds through it. No breakages thus far, and I can probably double the amount of years before I have a catastrophic failure.
To bring it down its better but unfortunately its not a Glock ; ) Yes there is some cult around the Glock but its vanishs more and more.There are so many better striker fired pistols out there.
I have been looking at a Glock 19/23 and the XD Service in 9/.40. I am really glad you did this video, and your others about the guns. I havent shot a XD yet, but have shot glocks. I like both platforms, but after seeing your vids, I am pretty confident in either platform. Thank you for putting these up!
another great vid hickok
@AlfonsFromAtech , Thanks for the comment. John and I have had trouble remembering where I made the "misspoke" Richard Blumenthal joke about Viet Nam. Your comment took me to it. Since he's not in the news as much now, I wanted to annotate that video to explain the allusion.
i have a 23 and love it
I own a Glock 19 and an XD9. Love ‘‘em both.
"i've gotta get back into my Glocks is my problem" lol priceless. He still shoots better on a bad day than I do on a good day.
@ccsniper , Not really, mainly because you can generally not shoot steel and stuff at a public range. I do miss out on meeting people at ranges and checking out their guns. That's always fun.
I have watched most of these shows and Hicky is the most common sense and informative. I have purchased pistols on his opinion and he knows what he is talking about. He does not have the know it all atitude, he has suggestions. Just got my XDs and my 21c both 45. Thanks HICKMEISTER .
I like his honesty. He isn’t trying to convince you one way or the other. He tells you his honest opinion of the weapon and that’s that.
@smttysmth02gt , It's the way I've always done it in competition. I believe that it's recommended actually by the "experts."
hickok45, the only man who snipes with a pistol.
One now that i’ve own my XD-40 service and the Magazines most definitely got so much easier to load no need for the speed loader which I did use for the 100 rounds I put through it.
I also made it my main carry gun with the 9mm Shield by S&W 3 inch as my back up carry gun. I plan on selling my Glock 19 & getting the FNL FN9 striker fire which is such an underrated impressive gun I have to say. I fired one at the range I got to & was blown away at how well I fired it and just how beautiful it was especially next to the boring basic Glock 19 that nearly every woman & beginner gun owner owns the FN9 has a classic upscale look while having the same benefits of a quality striker fire.
Anyways that’s my gun journey a year from when I first commented on this video, lol.
I've shot both and for me the xd all day. The grip is better, the trigger is way better, and the slide feels nicer... in my opinion!
Oh yeah been there done that; both. I like the XD line much better.
Ive been deciding between the XD and the Glock I have a sig 9mm but I'm not sure which one of these I want. You think the XD is better?
While a sheriff's deputy, I was required to carry the 23. Upon retirement, I went with the XD40. For me anyways, it's a better fit.
Bottom line is you shoot the XD better despite you shooting the Glock more is a far superior gun. You shooting better with it when you don’t even care for it just proves it’s better. I own a Glock 19 and XD 40 & I also shoot the XD more efficiently.
I went to the range and rented both 2 weeks ago I was hard to decide which one.But I bought the XD40 it was more accurate and since I have a kid on the way I went with XD. And They give you 5mags and a range bag.But still have the Glock in mind for my next gun love them both but safety is key and you can’t beat XD
I’ve watched this video ten times I bought my XD 40 back in January but know I’m buying the gen4 Glock 23 I want both because they both rock!!!
You think?
@miltnxc123 , You cannot have too many magazines if it's a gun you're planning to keep. One never knows when some windbag politician will try to ban certain magazines again, pandering to certain "feel good" groups and such. I went through that crazy time of having to pay $100.00 or more for a simple Glock magazine. Never again! :-)
@johnnytastetest , No, I meant the Blumenthal allusion, where he "misspoke" about his "Vietnam service."
XD sights are Metal I like that about it too.
@CoolUnderFire21 , Not sure I have any tips, except that that is how I shoot. I just lay my head over and shoot with my left eye.
you love the XD.....you love the XD....you love the XD!!!! : ) I knew you would convert over to the XD side...even if you won't admit it yourself! lol, j/k Awesome video as usually!!
@wyattkoehler , I have a brief holster FAQ video you might check out, but I'm using the Galco Royal Guard these days mostly.
Great video, as usual! Your comparison of the XD and the Glock has been great! You show and talk about the details of each gun AND you shoot them. Have you ever had the chance to shoot a HK P2000? If you ever do have the opportunity, I would like to see you compare the P2000 to the G23.
LOL, "I misspoke." love the Blumenthal reference.
@mtefft , Thanks. I'd really feel bad if any vets didn't get the joke.
@JohnnyQ
@JohnnyQ
No. The Springfield XD is based on the HS2000, which is made in Croatia. See with Wikipedia article.
GLOCK is made in Austria, though a lot of manufacturing is now taking place in the USA.
@deroark , I lke it okay, but I have way too many guns already. I can turn it into something else interesting, something interesting to me and maybe interesting for you all to see reviewed.
Love my XD full size .45, never had a jam or misfire except with a reload. Got it in 2010 put at least 10k rounds through it. Feels great in my hand and aim is excellent and natural. I was a PMI in USMC with the Berretta 92F 9mm & M16A2. I did not care for Berretta. Just did not fit my hand right.
Thanks for sharing Hickok!
@shadowsteel5 , Don't recall the website, but they are made by Howard Leight.
My 2 favorite pistols , love the Sig and MPs too
Great video like usual ! Make it look easy , but safety is your only concern . That XD performed great . Purchased my first Glock 23 Gen 3 not disappointed at all. Can you please do a review on that 31 round magazine on it's performance thanks in advance.
Being from "the nutmeg state" myself, your hysterical joke in reference to Attorney General Blumenthal's "misspoken" statement was not lost on me. Well done - I laughed out loud. And done so subtlety that it didn't detract from your excellent video one iota. I do appreciate your honest reviews. And the fact that you interlay them with humor make them a joy to watch. Life IS good. :->
That XD service model is a very good gun. I like mine a lot. Talon grip and upgraded night sights 👍👍. You shot the XD better than the glock. If I were you I would've definitely hung on to the XD. There's always room for one more pistol.
Looks like your better with the XD Witch I like better anyway ;)
He keeps the Glock beside his bed. That says everything.
I keep the XD Besid my bed!
And I keep a G23 beside my bed, and a rifle next to that.
O Ya I'm not to indulge the home security I have lol
I thought the Glock 23 was a 40 caliber and the Glock 21 was the 45???
John Work I feel ya there. I didn't want to go into detail, myself. You are correct, though, the 23 is .40 and the 21 is .45. Did I say something that sounded, otherwise?
I take it you like your XD? I hear good things about them.
@AirsoftVeteran96 , I think either is fine. Nothing wrong with night sights; I usually don't go out of my way to find them.
I really like and appreciate your videos. I must say I love my XD. I had a glock 17 and hated it. I think its just personal preference. Keep the videos coming.
@huguenot67 , I'm assuming everybody will get that little bit at the beginning. Those who don't will certainly wonder what the heck I'm doing. I just couldn't resist.
hickok, some people come home and have a drink to relax. Hell, I just pull up one of your videos and that does just fine for me. Your so mellow man. Thanks for yet another informative and as usual excellent vid.
I'd love my best days to be like your worst days Hickok45! You rock!!
just got the gen 4 23 and cant wait to go out tomorrow!!!
Hickok....love you man! I really enjoyed this video from a year or two back...but please keep that XDM 5.25 in 9mm....the steel targets rang like an orchestra when you were running that gun. I like my Glocks too but until you shoot a G34 I will always enjoy the Springfield XDM 5.25 as my fav of your vids...peace
I like the length of the videos. It makes me feel as if I am getting a private lesson. I just purchased me XD Service model yesterday and unfortunately the shortage in ammo is keeping me from shooting it.... this is as close as I can get until Monday evening...lol
@nufaction , He's using the Galco Royal Guard IWB. :-)
@hickok45 You put Talon Grips on the XD?
Great Vid Hickok! looks like it is getting warm down there in TN. I usually head down to Bristol in late August for the races, big difference from CT... but I love it down there!
@skindresser , I get a clearer sight picture with my left eye, so I use it with a handgun.
@frankgon4 , I have not fired it. The only Walther I've fired was a PPK in .380 I had back in the '80s.
I have a G23 and an XD compact/full size XD45. I love the Glock but the XD for me is a lot more accurate. Still wouldnt give up my G23
It's amazing how some people misspeak about things and acknowledge the mistake and some other people conveniently forget to come clean!!
@hickok45 The slide release is weapon specific, power stroking the weapon works on everything. Some also say that the slide release is a fine motor skill while power stroking the gun is a coarse motor skill.
before I decided to purchase a handgun system for me and my wife, I tested out the glocks and the XD's. I ran a spreadsheet of the pros and cons of each from my personal perspective for what I wanted. The XD beat the glock 89 points to 87.5 points. The two were so negligible, it's like trying to compare a Civic to a Corolla. They both serve the same purpose. It becomes semantics and personal preference when it comes to so many firearm categories.
hahaha Hickok that made me "lol" but i'm glad your videos are really long. They're just so entertaining!
I carry the G23 on my person all the time. I couldn't agree with you more. In my opinion there isn't a better and more reliable handgun out there.
The "i miss spoke line"... is awesome!!!!
well i believe you did an excellent comparison. coming from you i could believe your critique. most others would slam the XD if they were a true die hard Glock fan.thanks for giving it a chance I cant wait to see what you pick up to try next.Either guns seem to bee keepers. just a little getting used to on either especially switching back and forth.I loved every video in the comparison.Keep up the great work!
Hey, Hickok45! Been watching lots of your videos. Very personable and very informative. Thanks for putting these together! I'm jealous of your collection and your range.
@str8marvelous
Both are good. The GLOCK may be more expensive up front if you are only considering new. GLOCKs, however, are common police service weapons, and many are being exchanged for the newer model right now, so there are many fantastic used GLOCKs with night sights available right now for less than $400.
Thanks for the comparison. I've been looking at these two guns for a little while.
I've learned that if you plan to sell or trade a gun, never shoot it right beforehand. Ten to one you will shoot it great and it will make it darn near impossible to get rid of ;).
Had a G 34 for years then I picked up a XD Service at a gun show .
Traded the 34 right there.Has been 12 now with it and no regrets, It shoots much better for me.It has about 13,000 rounds put through it .the only mods ,speed night sights.powder river roll pin in slide and a aluminum cocking indicater collar.
Well , I got the Xd in 45 and glock 23. Hard to choose witch one to carry day to day. Love them both. Both feel a little different. But both feel good . Some days I just carry both. Tough call if I could only pick one. Both are a lot of fun to shoot . MHO.
I’m really trying to see which one to buy or should I just buy both 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Hickok; "To be honest, I won't have a gun if I have to use a loader to load my magazine" I'm like this has to be an old video. Then realized it's from 11yrs ago
You're actually the reason I decided to go with a Glock as my first pistol.
@hickok45, I Would Just like to second what vaderx360 said. It is refreshing to see someone who may have a preference for one particular gun type who does not feel the need to bash the other. Especially with types that are as similar as these two. I say, when two gun types are this close, differences (pro/cons) aside, pick the one that works best for you and be happy. Let whatever works best for you determine which is "better".
my favorite thing about hickok, his honesty,,, good video
Thanks for your comparison videos sir! I had a question about the grip angles, at least, your opinion on them. Did you feel a noticeable difference when shooting the xd to the glock? I've owned a G19 and I thought I was shooting well until I got an XD and it seemed to be more natural pointing gun for me. Did you notice anything like this? I understand you're a glock man and you've been shooting them for a very long time so your muscle memory is grafted to it. Thanks again!
Good shooting both are great guns can't go wrong with either one
The XD is a sexy gun!
Folks who shoot a lot understand what you mean about having off days. Truth is, your "off" days yield better results than most occasional shooters best days. As for the Vietnam thing, I thought what you did was obvious. And, as usual, great video!
Hickok please can we see you fire an RPG? I'm sure you can get your hands on one! ;)
This is why I'll probably stick to only one gun for the most part, I'll have others for fun, but I think I'll regulate 90% of all shooting to that one gun. I don't think I could become proficient with both the XD and the Glock at the same time, so I guess I'll just pick one and stick with it.
Had not touched a firearm in about 10 years. Decided it was past time to get a firearm for the house and went to the shop. He knew I wanted something 9mm or bigger and small enough to conceivable be able to pocket carry in a large pocket (cargo pants). Merchant showed me a Kahr, a couple Taurus, a glock, maybe a fifth one, all in .40 or .45. I handled them and the Springfield XDm .40 just FELT better in my hand, so I bought it. Put about 100 rounds down range at a paper target of a bad guy (that mullet dude with the revolver LOL!), mostly at 15 yds, but a bit at 3yds and 7 or 10.
I wouldn't say I was getting good grouping per se, but out of those 100 rounds only about 10 didn't hit the dude in the general vicinity I was shooting.
So for all that is worth, that is how "good" the springfield is: a total amateur (maybe have shot 1000 rds in various firearms over my whole lifetime) but always seem to have been a decent shot, had not touched a gun for 10 years, picked up an XD and used it effectively.
Maybe it would've worked out exactly the same had I chosen to shoot the Kahr or the Glock or any of the other ones.
Xdm is over priced garbage I woulda just bought a standard Xd if I was in your shoes
Your opinion is garbage lol Anyone including pro shooters will tell you an XDM is one of the top guns on the market right now. garbage? gtfo lol
Everyone on the internet is an expert.
@xstretcherjockeyx , I think I'm wearing my Galco Royal Guard. I'd have to watch the video again. It's eight that or my Fobus paddle.
@jacobninja25 , guess that's what lures some folks of questionable character to lie about such things. It IS impressive when someone serves our country, but it's quite "unimpressive" when someone lies about it. I can just about imagine how real veterans react when they see people get caught lying about their imaginary service.
got the joke at the starti (live in CT), love seeing you going long to hit the gong, great vid as usual, thanks, roger
carry on
@hickok45 Yup, not that I'm an expert in any way but pulling the slide back is universal while slide releases can have different feels and locations on alot of guns so just use what will work and will work on every auto and that is pulling the slide back and off you go.
Never knew that you serve our country thank you so much sir