by kiltedninja » Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:56 pm
I'm actually going back and forth again between that and a 1911. I have a few reasons for why I like the XD and why I'm still considering a 1911.
Pros of the XD:
13 round magazine
Has the option of a thumb safety, which is one of the biggest reasons I want it over another Glock.
My best friend has one and I have shot it, it's nice.
Ergonomically I like it better than the Glock.
They cost around the same as a new Glock.
Reasons I'm considering the 1911 again:
I've always liked them, how they feel, how they shoot, all of it.
It's slightly narrower than the XD or a Glock, which means concealment will be a bit easier.
I'm looking for a 4.5" model specifically, and if I can't find one in stores I know a few guys who said they can order one for me.
I'm pretty quick on a reload so I'm not super concerned about the 7 or 8 round magazines, especially since the likelihood of me ever firing it off a range is so little.
I know I want something that I am familiar with, feels good in my hands, chambers a .45 ACP and has a thumb safety. That's where I'm at.
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