Well I decided to purchase a medium frame polymer 9mm capable of using high cap mags and narrowed my choices down to these two.  I thought you guys might find my comparrisson interesting.

Finish
I actually gave the Glock the nod in this catagory.  The finish just looked tougher on the metal and more detail in the polymer.  

Fit
Definately gave the XD this for I found the grip angle and size a better fit for my hand.  I have smaller hands than most.  I also found the XD to fit a tad closer against the body thus more comfortable for conceal carry.  

Accuracy
I'm not pro from Dover but found both handguns to exhibit good acuracy which I considered to be equal.

Recoil
I actually found the Glock to have a tad better recoil than the XD.  Still the XD wasn't bad for it's light weight and fast back on target.  

Tear Down for Cleaning
Another dead even Glock vs XD.  Both were extremely easily taken down for cleaning.  

Trigger Pull
Both equally sucked compared to a match trigger and had about the same feel.  The XD had less of the double trigger feel but not significant.  Both had a solid repeatable firing point.

Slide Release
Once again about a dead even with about the same feel.

Mag Release
The XD offers a two sided mag release compared to the Glock left side release.  I'm sure this would be a nice featue for a left handed person. This wasn't a major factor for me since I was trained to use the left side anyway.  both releases worked flawlessly with a smooth mag release.

Safety Features
Both offer similar trigger safeties. The Glock uses a visual aid to indicate a round is chambered and the XD uses a raised lip which is both visual and by touch.  This may be an attractive feature to many buyers but to the always assume a round is chambered and always keep one chambered, it isn't that much of feature.  Though not a purchase deciding factor I gave the nod to the XD on this feature.  Another not a purchase feature for me was the weapon is cocked feature.  This the XD wins hands down with it's very visable painted pin that protrudes out the back of the slide for both a very visiable indicator and by touch.  Both the round chambered and cock indicator as features have their limitations since neither gun has a hammer.  When it came down to it the only safety feature that was clearly different and an advantage was the handgrip safety of the XD which the Glock didn't have an equivalent.  This safety prevents trigger pull unless the handguard is gripped.

Mags
This is another area that's hard to judge between the two.  The XD stainless steel mags definately have a stronger more reliable appeal to them over the Glock plastic mags but the round indicators on the Glock mags were much better.

Aftermarket Features
This is things like sights, holsters, etc.   The Glock being the industry standard for polymer handguns for years takes this hands down however the popularity of the XD40 plus the fact it is the same size as the XD9 has the XD catching up pretty fast.

In General
I found both handguns to be very good and a very tough decision between the two.  They are so similar, I have no problem understanding why so many threads have been on the topic.  


I purchased the XD mainly based on the grip feel and grip safety.  It was a tough decision though and I do like my Glock 26.

I hope you enjoyed my comparrisson.

Tj

Springfield will refinish your slide for free when the finish wears off it

Seriously if you want a 1911 grip angle then the XD is the gun. It also has a better trigger than the Glock. We ended up selling my g/f's XD because it was kind of hard for her to work the slide. It is the subcompact model. It is accurate enough, and except for one of the sites falling off (fixed by the gunshop) nothing really went wrong with it. It has a strangely large/tall slide, that I think made it fell like it recoil more, combined with the barrel being higher than on a glock. The "subcompact" is similar to the mid sized Glock 19 when you put them side by side because of the tall slide. The barrel is shorter but that makes little difference in carry concealed. The XD does have a little hobbit sized tactical light.

Quoted: Springfield will refinish your slide for free when the finish wears off it Seriously if you want a 1911 grip angle then the XD is the gun. It also has a better trigger than the Glock. We ended up selling my g/f's XD because it was kind of hard for her to work the slide. It is the subcompact model. It is accurate enough, and except for one of the sites falling off (fixed by the gunshop) nothing really went wrong with it. It has a strangely large/tall slide, that I think made it fell like it recoil more, combined with the barrel being higher than on a glock. The "subcompact" is similar to the mid sized Glock 19 when you put them side by side because of the tall slide. The barrel is shorter but that makes little difference in carry concealed. The XD does have a little hobbit sized tactical light.

You ever use one of the XL lights?   haven't personaly seen one but $100 compared to a Surefire $250 is awfully attractive.

Tj

Actually did that in the gunstore bud.  The most severe duty a handgun sees is the slide which takes the recoil.  The metal inserts that hold the slide on the XD polymer frame are almost twice as sturdy as the Glock.  

Sorry, I know that probably wasn't the point you were trying to make but you brought it up and your post a tad misleading.

Tj

Quoted: I think it all comes down to preference between these guns.  I saw you mention the XD fits you better, so you chose right.   Myself I like the Glock better.  I was going to buy an XD, tried it out, and I hated the trigger compared to the Glock.  Both are crap compared to my 1911.   Different strokes.....

Very true bud.  My comment on the trigger pull is shit was based on comparing it to my 1911s.  

Keep in mind that I was comparing two specific firearms the Glock 19 and XD 9 serivice.  This is about the same thing I did when comparing the XD9 compact to the Glock 26 and I chose the 26 over the XD.  In that comparrison the Glock better fit my needs and the slightly lower recoil on such a short barrel was more of a factor.  

I like both guns so far and like to think I don't have a bias based on popularity thus why I did this post.  

Quite frankly given a different set of hands, I could have just as easily ended up with the Glock 19.

Tj  

Thanks for the input guys and once again I like both my XD and Glock.  

I find entertaining how the lifetime SA warranty is being used as a negative sales angle but have to ask, has anyone actually had to send an XD back to be refinished?

I mean the Glock finish looks better but I have a number of guns that the finish doesn't look as sturdy as the XD.  

I mean I really take care of the finish of my hanguns.  My 1980's S&W 39-2 though has seen years of service still looks like it's right out the box.  I keep my clean and oiled and even use leather holsters which I impregnate with gunoil.  It all goes back to my military days and white glove inspections.

I'd appreaciate anyone telling me they sent an XD back to refinish and why?  I haven't heard of one going back for this personaly.

Tj

Thanks guys, knowing about a potential problem means you have the know how to avoid it.  

I'm pretty good about cleaning and avoiding corrosion issues especially on a CCW piece.  Last issue I had was actually on a Berretta that I had in foul weather open carry for four days before I could clean it. It was minor but still bugged me.

Tj