I have a Glock 23 that I really enjoy shooting. It seemed to fit my hand quite well. Yesterday, I was at the Gun Store "just looking" at the Glock 19 and I handled one as well as an XD-9. I wound up getting the XD-9. I will find out if I made a good choice when I go to the range today. The Springfield was $100.00 less exactly. ($429 vs $529) Has a lifetime warranty and from what I hear, Springfield has excellent Customer Service. Of course all of this looks good on paper, but it is how it all performs that counts.
I think that is the problem with Glock right now. They have an excellent product, and they seem to think so too. They are charging $100 more for a similar product. Yes they are proven but if the XD-9 turns out to be the real deal (in terms of durability) and keeps it's price point, Glock could have some real problems in the civilian sector as far as keeping it's market share. I really don't think they care about the civilian sector nor does HK. They are after the LE and Military contracts. After all, they are a business. Unfortunately, in today's world, cash is King over all else. Personally, I don't expect much from Glock in new calibers unless it something that LE or the Military wants. Again this is just my $.02 so take it with a grain of salt.
Have fun and safe shootin'
Wayne
PS I still love my G23
I think that is the problem with Glock right now. They have an excellent product, and they seem to think so too. They are charging $100 more for a similar product. Yes they are proven but if the XD-9 turns out to be the real deal (in terms of durability) and keeps it's price point, Glock could have some real problems in the civilian sector as far as keeping it's market share. I really don't think they care about the civilian sector nor does HK. They are after the LE and Military contracts. After all, they are a business. Unfortunately, in today's world, cash is King over all else. Personally, I don't expect much from Glock in new calibers unless it something that LE or the Military wants. Again this is just my $.02 so take it with a grain of salt.
Have fun and safe shootin'
Wayne
PS I still love my G23