I own a 21sf with the ambi-mag release and its been nothing but problems since I took the gun out of the box. Give Glock some time to get it right.
Balrog, well said, i couldn't agree more on all those points. I've had a 21SF, sold it, and now i have a 30SFI have had both. I would go with the Glock. Glocks are more plentiful, parts are everywhere, and you can pretty much rebuild your Glock yourself just watching videos on youtube.
The Glock feels more solid to me (this is subjective).
The Glock will have better resale value if you decide to get rid of it one day.
Glock magazines are cheaper and easier to find.
The Glock does not have a grip safety, and while the grip safety is nice in some ways, it is also one more thing to go wrong.
Glock 21sf or Springfield XD 45 service 4"...for general home defense and occasional carry? And why would you choose one over the other?
Buying a car? Go Model T. Why get the imitation? That's how I see it.Glock. Why get the imitation? That's how I see it.
The only thing a Springfield XD has in common with the Glock is a polymer frame and striker-fired design.
but guess who pioneered the polymer frame design: Glock.