hickok, youre camera angle on the close ups sucks! you need to put the camera guy facing the guns where you are standing or you need to place the guns facing toward him. Its really annoying.
Brother, thanks for making excellent videos. You are always professional. All others posting videos to youtube would do well to take notes on your presentation, speaking, and general attitude. Cheers-
I have watched many of your vids, it seems like you are a lot more accurate with the glock 19. I know everyone talks about stopping power with the .45 acp, but which would you rather have if you only had one?
@ILITTHEWORLDONFIRE I just learned this when I took my Glock Armorer Course. Glock's are 100% made in America. They are great guns with some innovative engineering that forced other manufacturers to rethink things. I still love my Beretta 92FS but the Glock is what I carry,
@FullmetaljacketJ Glock moved all Manufacturing machines to the US and spent lots of money configuring them for the plant in the US. Glocks are not manufactured or assembled anywhere but the USA today. This is straight from Glock instructors during my Armorer Certification Course. They told me that in 2012 you will start to see USA replace Austria on the slides. Just passing along the information I was given.
@ProxStud Yes maybe from here on out they will be "manufactured here" but that makes 99% distributed so far not American made remmington pulls this same this with there triggers and steel.
@FullmetaljacketJ All I can tell you is what Glock told me. Since 2004, Glocks are 100% made in the USA. Manufactured, Assembled and Shipped around the world from the USA. I will keep my eye's open for the "USA" branding this year during Gun Shows. I was only sharing what Glock told me in the class. The largest market for Glock is the USA by huge margins so they moved here.
So Springfield and Glock do not allow you to fire hand loads out of them without voiding warranty? What kind of crap companies do that? I mean I just dont under stand the logic there, from what I know my Wilson combat I can ask Wilson what kind of load does well in it and they will send me the specs. I am confused as to how two other companies that are supposedly so great don't allow you to fire handloads, can you please explain that?
@hellfang1717 You must understand that Glock and other manufacturers create guns for the Military and Police. They are not custom guns and therefore they must manufacture lots of guns with safety standards to meet certain criteria. This does not mean they won't shoot custom loads, but they must have a safe guard or standard to go by if they are to sell these in mass to certain types of organizations.
@mrsdalton07 I trust my life to a Glock everyday and 70% of Police and Military trust Glock with their lives everyday. Great engineering, simple design, amazing reliability and easy maintenance make it a great gun. Some other modern polymer guns are also great choices. Put them in your hand and choose the one that feels best to you and you can shoot well.
@ClarenceRichardson36 No. I was just saying that 70% of Police and Military around the world use Glock as the standard issue weapon. I am a former US ARMY M1A1 Tank Gunner and my duty handgun was the Colt 1911, but that year we switched to the Beretta M9. I have the civilian version of it, the Beretta 92FS and I still love it.
XDS, .45, 3.3"... ready and waiting for my next EDC ;) About time one of the big names stepped up to the Kahr sized arena. Thanks for another great review old man :)
@pan89thersfan Actually not true. The Springfield XD was designed and made in Croatia for the Croatian military. Springfield started importing them and changed the name. They were made by "IM Metal", and were called a HS2000 before Springfield brought 'em over.
Glock's grip angle is nice. When I point the Glock, the front sight isn't obscured by the rear, or the back of the slide; it's always on top. But it seems the sub-compacts (26, 27) have a smoother or softer break, than the compacts (19, 32, 30) I've picked up. Doesn't jar the sight picture. Maybe they have less over-travel or a lighter trigger than other models? That said, other Glock triggers are fairly smooth in that regard.
@ftxpanding It's all training. You can learn to shoot any gun with enough practice. Grip angle to me does not affect my shooting. You can give me all types of guns with different angles and the same basic principles of shooting apply and I can hit the target. Sight Alignment, Trigger Control. Works every time. If you gave me a pipe with a rear and front site, I can hit the target.
How big is the chance of us seeing you shoot a USP 45, a HK45 or a mark 23?
It would be really nice to see you shoot it, and give your thoughts about any of them. I understand you get a lot of questions like this one, so just asking about how big the chance is of us one day see you shoot one of them. :)
Here is a fact for ya, not an opinion..... the xdm .45 is $200 more than the glock 21.... So I guess if your on a budget, go with the glock..... Other than that it's all just personal preference.....Man, I love my Springfield Xdm .45..... But really guy's, they all go boom and are alot of fun..... Be safe evrybody..... I'm out !!!
You're the man, hickock! While the XDm is a glock clone (glock is the gun to beat) the XD does have its own appeal. I own a SA XD myself, and am perfectly happy with it. Thanks for the video, sir. I'm a big fan!
great video, i enjoy all your videos especially the ones on XDM's because i have one. but like you said its prefrence. ive fired glocks and i have trouble getting use to the grip and not to fond of them although i shot the new glock 17 gen 4 and did like it a lot but i love my XDM 45.. love the trigger pull the recoil the look.. just a great gun overall and ive shot many different kinds.. again great video!
Would you say that the XDM has a higher bore axis? Looks like muzzle flip is less with the Glock. Any input?
Also you comment on the fact that you like to stick with one type of gun. Are most of the XD and XDM guns as similar to each other as the Glock platform is?
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The xdm is a way better gun then the glock it was made to be hell Springfield put glock features on it 1911 and sig features any modle of xdm vs any glock an the xdm comes out a win everytime
@BIGNASTY57RDV People buy Glocks because they are popular. They became popular when there weren't many polymer guns out. The man who designed the Glock made huge improvements but Glock did not want to change so he went to Steyr and made the M9A1. The steyr is a far superior gun to the Glock. I shot Glock and XD and the XD was much more accurate and consistent.
@BIGNASTY57RDV I fired the XD at the range and it was pretty mediocre in my experience. The whole design of the thing was "meh", kinda generic ergonomics that weren't really all that ergonomic. Doesn't feel all that great in my hand. It's trying real hard to be a Glock but doesn't come close to form and function.
@BIGNASTY57RDV Actually I had the XDm and sold it to get a Glock 21. I prefer the Glock much more. These are what we call opinions. Same goes for my XDm9, I now have a Glock 17. The XDm's are great guns, I just think that the Glock is a better gun for me. Lets try to keep that in mind, that your opinion isnt always the right one.
I have been observing something. Hickok45 uses his left eye to sight with while shooting right handed. I know, I know, we all know this! my observation is that he shoots better with his orange ear plugs in. his muffs are not letting his head lay over enough. watch a pistol vid with the orange earplugs and then watch this one. you'll see what I mean.
Great vid im stuck on this very dilema glock21 or xdm45 and i need to make up my mind in the next few days.Ilike both almost the same i have the same thoughts on the trigger it tends to make me want to pull down also. Id buy both but id prolly have to sleep on the couch for a little while. Honestly the only deciding factor i can find is the nice case and the extras u get with the XDM :-)
I own & carry an XD40 & I love that gun.? I own a Glock 21 as well when I bought my Glock 21 the XD45 was not out as of yet,& maybe I would of bought one instead of the G21 which I am happy with also.? As usual Hickok45 your reviews are always great Honest & to the point.? Keep up the good videos, & Thanks again.?
hickok45 ur video's are awesome! i own a Glock 23 and XDm .45 4.5 bitone both guns are fantastic!!! i'm curious to know which gun I should get next?? i'm thinking subcompact maybe a kahr? later man
It's not about which ones are better in my opinion. Both of weapons are great all purpose firearms. I currently own a xdm 3.8 in 40 cal, chose it over a gen 4 glock 23. To this day I will recommend a Glock and an Xdm to anybody, which ever feels best in your hands is the winner.
I purchased the XDm 45ACP and my experience led me to the conclusion that I should sell it and move on to a more dependable firearm.
SA claims that the XDm is good to go for shooting lead. Well guess what. That's a load of crap. Although the barrel looks to be machined very nicely, its bore is unusually tight. On my 1911's the bore measured .451 and .453.
The XDm bore is .450. Very tight for shooting comm. hard cast lead.
Magazine springs were worn out after 6 months. No parts available.
I own a Glock, and what is not to love about it? However, in a different caliber, especially in 45, I'm grabbing the XDM. They took everything that was great about the Glock and improved upon it. The only thing that worries me about the Springfield is how fun it is to shoot.
@hickok45 Lol, good idea. In all seriousness though, I enjoy your reviews, but as an XDm owner, I really appreciate when people make the effort to distinguish between the XD and the XDm. Thanks for the vid.
I think i will go for the xdm i already own a glock 17 but want a 45 as well.. I chose it over glock because the barrel it comes with u can shoot led out of. I cant find a dAm barrel in canada for my glock and usa cant ship them here:(
I like your videos as well. I actually use them to decide wether or not to buy a particular firearm. I actually just bought the XDM .45 this morning because of your video.
hickok45 i am wondering opinion on what gun i should get i want to get a glock 23 but i don't think that the trigger safety is safe enough. i have i Beretta m9 i am use to switching the safety on and off in your opinion should i consider buying a glock 23.
GLOCK is behind the have not done much in innovations since the original model. The gen 4 is basically the same very austere modifications and basically same look and plastic feel...
@granputon01 Great review.....hopefully nobody listens to it. Have you heard of the term if it aint broke, don't fix it? Why would they change anything as far as a glock is concerned when it is the most reliable handgun non-revolver? People buy glocks because of reliability, trigger saftey, looks, and feel. Glock isn't behind in anything except claimed by people who bought a XD/M instead of a Glock and feel bad about it.
@kubstix I agree, if it aint broken then don't fix it. Thats why I still go 1911 lol. I know you were being serious but I just had to throw that in there,
XDM is a moderdized GLOCK style pistol with good safeties..Glock is now behind in features, design and ergonomics in compare to HK, Walter, Sig. The GLock feel is too plastic and artifical specially the trigger feel is cheap and plastic feel
@Weponcollector16 you are right sir not just because hickok45 asked it but i should not talk negative about anybody unless im telling it to them and them alone because nobody should create a neg opion of someone on my opion I do take back my comment about nunfancy and apoligize also dont critize my spelling. ha
Great vid sir I just bought a xd9 yesterday I chose it over the glock because of the smaller grip but I will soon buy a glock also. Not to sound like a kiss ass but you and tnoutdoors are my fav gun reviewers on YouTube y'all are a lot better than that hack nunfancy
@jnpiel Hickok45 and Tnoutdoors9 are my favorite gun enthusiasts on Youtube as well. I would like to point out that Hickok has said numerous times not to bring up other Youtubers in a negative or provocative way. Aside from that I agree about Hickok and Tnoutdoors :-).
@sniperUSMC00, I don't really care who agrees with me or not, and I really don't care why YouTube was created. I just try to avoid our videos becoming a venue for "know-it-all" trolls to get some publicity and a stage. It's bad enough when you run into "Gunstore Commandos" in a gun shop looking for an audience; it's especially obnoxious when they know they'll have a large audience for their "expertise" here. Very tempting for those who can't get anybody to listen to them elsewhere. :-)
@hickok45 I agreed to an extent - I also think some folks that make videos are putting out misinformation. That was my point about youtube - it goes both ways. You get trolls but not everyone is a troll. Some and I stress "some" do have pertinent information.
@hickok45 I can imagine you Hickok45 eating your Cherios and having your Thompson 45. by your side looking and thinking what you going to do with that pumpkin looking at you wrong. LOL. :-)
@wadealancarlson He's actually wearing a springfield armory cap, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe both the Glock and XDm are represented...doesn't seem biased in terms of clothing like you pointed out. Just sayin'
Hey Hickok (or anybody else with firsthand knowledge)- I'm on the fence between the Springfield XDM .45ACP and S&W's M&P .45 ACP, probably just for home security/range shooting. I've seen your reviews on both, as well as others here on Youtube. Do any of you have any preferences either way? I plan on obviously checking both out thoroughly before any purchases, just wondering if anyone had any strong opinions one way or another. Thanks and keep up the informative videos!
Great video Hickok! I'm looking at getting the XDm .45 and was curious how well it shot so this video was very informative! Just a side note, my hands are huge and I grip high so the Glock pinches me when the slide returns to battery and the back strap on the XD prevents that...
@speedogg138 my origional point was that u know based on the round in the chamber indicator. Haveing , in addition, the cocked indicator seema redundant.
I had an XD45 that I really tried to like. My main complaint with it (I also have an R.I.A. 1911) is the muzzle flip. I tried to strengthen my grip and just could not control it. I now have a Glock 21 I should be able to pick up tuesday (Maryland seven day wait). Unfortunately there is nowhere for me to rent handguns so we will see. The Glock's barrel is "closer" to the grip of the gun so I am hoping that will make a difference. Crossing fingers...
I like this Hickok cat...he's informative without talking a hole in your head, he's easy to understand, doesn't go all 'Rambo' even though he's talking about guns.
@GrumpyBlack I agree. He keeps it in Laman's terms. Some gun nuts have to use so much ballistics and weapons lingo during the vids. Makes me sick. Everyone's not an expert, so make vids for the simple folks like HIckok does! Love ya Hickok!
@ hickok45 I just bought the glock 21sf for my first handgun and love it. I was surprised how quick and easy it is to take it apart and clean it. You always say positive things about them and now I see why. Keep up the good shooting.
hickok, youre camera angle on the close ups sucks! you need to put the camera guy facing the guns where you are standing or you need to place the guns facing toward him. Its really annoying.
buckwheat40 18 hours ago
i like the thicker slide, I like bigger guns
buckwheat40 18 hours ago
PLEASE HELP should I get the gen3 or gen 4 glock 21? Thanks for your help
SuperLuke33 1 day ago
Brother, thanks for making excellent videos. You are always professional. All others posting videos to youtube would do well to take notes on your presentation, speaking, and general attitude. Cheers-
MrVeritas762 1 day ago
That's a waste of good juice lol!
MrLouweezyana 2 days ago
trigger is def the diff between the two. i got a 40cal xdm and the trigger makes me push the gun when i pull trigger. something i got to work on
mikematij2 3 days ago
Sorry, but I gotta go with the Glock. Too many safeties on the xdm.
dertnberny 4 days ago
iam a glock fan but the XD has all the features of the 1911 and glock put together cant complain about that. Good video hickock
ALLAMERICANG22 1 week ago
How's that...?
Well....the barrel is dead...
Jug probably live to fight another day...
Winner? Jug.
Gadsdengun 1 week ago
whats a cast bullet?
SergioFernandoov 1 week ago
My Glock 21 will often jam (stovepipe) on 185 gr jacketed hollow points, but rarely on 230 gr ball.
My Glock 36 (sub-compact .45) eats ANYTHING!
trigon1962 1 week ago
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gymkhanadog 1 week ago
glock trigger VS Ed brown trigger(or 1911 trigger)
249rage 2 weeks ago
why ??? led is softer than copper
249rage 2 weeks ago
I have watched many of your vids, it seems like you are a lot more accurate with the glock 19. I know everyone talks about stopping power with the .45 acp, but which would you rather have if you only had one?
nmhornd 2 weeks ago
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XD made in CROATIA
XD = Hs 2000 is producing in Croatian factory HS produkt, XD is just name for american market, and in Croatia and Europei'ts called HS 2000.
MonoXdoX 2 weeks ago
I have a queasion about reloads do you need to crimp them or not on. 45 acp and 9mm I have herd that from a few friends
samsbronco 2 weeks ago
These are factory cast bullets..... Wink Wink...
Dietzeeeee 2 weeks ago
All Glocks are made in the USA since 2004. In 2012, you will start to see "Austria" replaced with "USA".
ProxStud 2 weeks ago
@ProxStud huh i didnt no dat. cool
ILITTHEWORLDONFIRE 1 week ago
would like to know if you could do something on the springfield armry m-21 tactical rifle .308,hickok45
666simplefyi 1 week ago
@ILITTHEWORLDONFIRE I just learned this when I took my Glock Armorer Course. Glock's are 100% made in America. They are great guns with some innovative engineering that forced other manufacturers to rethink things. I still love my Beretta 92FS but the Glock is what I carry,
ProxStud 1 week ago
@ProxStud The parts aren't 100% made in America there just assembled here.
FullmetaljacketJ 1 week ago
@FullmetaljacketJ Glock moved all Manufacturing machines to the US and spent lots of money configuring them for the plant in the US. Glocks are not manufactured or assembled anywhere but the USA today. This is straight from Glock instructors during my Armorer Certification Course. They told me that in 2012 you will start to see USA replace Austria on the slides. Just passing along the information I was given.
ProxStud 1 week ago
@ProxStud Yes maybe from here on out they will be "manufactured here" but that makes 99% distributed so far not American made remmington pulls this same this with there triggers and steel.
FullmetaljacketJ 1 week ago
@FullmetaljacketJ All I can tell you is what Glock told me. Since 2004, Glocks are 100% made in the USA. Manufactured, Assembled and Shipped around the world from the USA. I will keep my eye's open for the "USA" branding this year during Gun Shows. I was only sharing what Glock told me in the class. The largest market for Glock is the USA by huge margins so they moved here.
ProxStud 1 week ago
So Springfield and Glock do not allow you to fire hand loads out of them without voiding warranty? What kind of crap companies do that? I mean I just dont under stand the logic there, from what I know my Wilson combat I can ask Wilson what kind of load does well in it and they will send me the specs. I am confused as to how two other companies that are supposedly so great don't allow you to fire handloads, can you please explain that?
hellfang1717 2 weeks ago
@hellfang1717 it's just lawyers CYA talk.
Korandel 2 weeks ago
@hellfang1717 You must understand that Glock and other manufacturers create guns for the Military and Police. They are not custom guns and therefore they must manufacture lots of guns with safety standards to meet certain criteria. This does not mean they won't shoot custom loads, but they must have a safe guard or standard to go by if they are to sell these in mass to certain types of organizations.
ProxStud 1 week ago
Can you shoot steel cased ammo in the glock?
jigsaw183 2 weeks ago
@jigsaw183 yes
Glockgeist 2 weeks ago
would u trust this gun with your life realy thinking of get one
mrsdalton07 2 weeks ago
@mrsdalton07 I trust my life to a Glock everyday and 70% of Police and Military trust Glock with their lives everyday. Great engineering, simple design, amazing reliability and easy maintenance make it a great gun. Some other modern polymer guns are also great choices. Put them in your hand and choose the one that feels best to you and you can shoot well.
ProxStud 1 week ago
@ProxStud your're not talking bout US military are you because they do not use glock as a standard issue weapon
ClarenceRichardson36 1 week ago
@ClarenceRichardson36 No. I was just saying that 70% of Police and Military around the world use Glock as the standard issue weapon. I am a former US ARMY M1A1 Tank Gunner and my duty handgun was the Colt 1911, but that year we switched to the Beretta M9. I have the civilian version of it, the Beretta 92FS and I still love it.
ProxStud 1 week ago
XDS, .45, 3.3"... ready and waiting for my next EDC ;) About time one of the big names stepped up to the Kahr sized arena. Thanks for another great review old man :)
FuKnOveRkiLL 3 weeks ago
XDM MADE IN CROATIA <3
domycrodubrava 3 weeks ago 5
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soonersfan081 5 days ago
@domycrodubrava Springfield XDm's are designed in the United States. Just assembled in Croatia.
pan89thersfan 1 day ago
@pan89thersfan Actually not true. The Springfield XD was designed and made in Croatia for the Croatian military. Springfield started importing them and changed the name. They were made by "IM Metal", and were called a HS2000 before Springfield brought 'em over.
bigkane01 1 day ago
is that made in croatia on the grip
elvkard 3 weeks ago
@elvkard yes it is, XD is name only in america, in Europe is called HS 2000 witch means "hrvatski samokres"(croatian handgun)
domycrodubrava 3 weeks ago
the xdm has more muzzle flash
infinitelimitation 3 weeks ago
@infinitelimitation The XD also has a higher bore axis in comparison with the Glock which could cause more rise between rounds.
ProxStud 2 weeks ago
Glock 21 is sexy, but the Xdm 45 is even sexier.
Kakkerot86 3 weeks ago
I just looked at some nib xdms at a gun show they had rust on the stainless steel slides.I never seen any rust even on the older gen 1 Glocks.
WRockW10 3 weeks ago
Glock's grip angle is nice. When I point the Glock, the front sight isn't obscured by the rear, or the back of the slide; it's always on top. But it seems the sub-compacts (26, 27) have a smoother or softer break, than the compacts (19, 32, 30) I've picked up. Doesn't jar the sight picture. Maybe they have less over-travel or a lighter trigger than other models? That said, other Glock triggers are fairly smooth in that regard.
ftxpanding 3 weeks ago
@ftxpanding It's all training. You can learn to shoot any gun with enough practice. Grip angle to me does not affect my shooting. You can give me all types of guns with different angles and the same basic principles of shooting apply and I can hit the target. Sight Alignment, Trigger Control. Works every time. If you gave me a pipe with a rear and front site, I can hit the target.
ProxStud 1 week ago
How big is the chance of us seeing you shoot a USP 45, a HK45 or a mark 23?
It would be really nice to see you shoot it, and give your thoughts about any of them. I understand you get a lot of questions like this one, so just asking about how big the chance is of us one day see you shoot one of them. :)
InFlamesSwe 1 month ago
nice shooting sir.
shank4420 1 month ago
Here is a fact for ya, not an opinion..... the xdm .45 is $200 more than the glock 21.... So I guess if your on a budget, go with the glock..... Other than that it's all just personal preference.....Man, I love my Springfield Xdm .45..... But really guy's, they all go boom and are alot of fun..... Be safe evrybody..... I'm out !!!
briankeithley 1 month ago 2
You're the man, hickock! While the XDm is a glock clone (glock is the gun to beat) the XD does have its own appeal. I own a SA XD myself, and am perfectly happy with it. Thanks for the video, sir. I'm a big fan!
kyaacid 1 month ago
I don't understand why people just can't enjoy the gun porn that is your youtube channel.
How you get any dislikes is beyond me... Haters are going to hate.
YoungSinatra25 1 month ago
great video, i enjoy all your videos especially the ones on XDM's because i have one. but like you said its prefrence. ive fired glocks and i have trouble getting use to the grip and not to fond of them although i shot the new glock 17 gen 4 and did like it a lot but i love my XDM 45.. love the trigger pull the recoil the look.. just a great gun overall and ive shot many different kinds.. again great video!
xSpawn31 1 month ago in playlist xdm 45 vs glock 21
Overall, the Glock is a more solid gun IMO, though the XDM is not bad either. ;)
MattPavo 1 month ago
Sweet range! Ever give out any guest passes?
shutupx1000 1 month ago
Please Review the HK45C......HICKOK45 ;)
BLOODHOUND528 1 month ago 3
@BLOODHOUND528 I agree.
904just 1 month ago
Would you say that the XDM has a higher bore axis? Looks like muzzle flip is less with the Glock. Any input?
Also you comment on the fact that you like to stick with one type of gun. Are most of the XD and XDM guns as similar to each other as the Glock platform is?
coolluke01 1 month ago
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The xdm is a way better gun then the glock it was made to be hell Springfield put glock features on it 1911 and sig features any modle of xdm vs any glock an the xdm comes out a win everytime
BIGNASTY57RDV 1 month ago
@BIGNASTY57RDV, Thanks for your opinion.
hickok45 1 month ago 18
@BIGNASTY57RDV bullshit glock is 100 times better also 4th gens are way more reliable than xdm
brutalnigro 1 month ago
@BIGNASTY57RDV People buy Glocks because they are popular. They became popular when there weren't many polymer guns out. The man who designed the Glock made huge improvements but Glock did not want to change so he went to Steyr and made the M9A1. The steyr is a far superior gun to the Glock. I shot Glock and XD and the XD was much more accurate and consistent.
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@BIGNASTY57RDV I fired the XD at the range and it was pretty mediocre in my experience. The whole design of the thing was "meh", kinda generic ergonomics that weren't really all that ergonomic. Doesn't feel all that great in my hand. It's trying real hard to be a Glock but doesn't come close to form and function.
gymkhanadog 1 week ago
@BIGNASTY57RDV Because everyone cares that you have an opinion
DOWATTS 1 week ago
@BIGNASTY57RDV Actually I had the XDm and sold it to get a Glock 21. I prefer the Glock much more. These are what we call opinions. Same goes for my XDm9, I now have a Glock 17. The XDm's are great guns, I just think that the Glock is a better gun for me. Lets try to keep that in mind, that your opinion isnt always the right one.
jmantattoo1 5 days ago 2
@BIGNASTY57RDV how is that???lol..glock is proven..
JUKEBOXX1990 2 days ago
glock all the way.....another great video.
pinguosoldier84 1 month ago
I have been observing something. Hickok45 uses his left eye to sight with while shooting right handed. I know, I know, we all know this! my observation is that he shoots better with his orange ear plugs in. his muffs are not letting his head lay over enough. watch a pistol vid with the orange earplugs and then watch this one. you'll see what I mean.
WhiskeyRiverRifleman 1 month ago
26 minutes my internet is sooo slow! but totally worth the wait.
sixersstar 1 month ago
it's time for the retirement home aye
crplll 1 month ago
@crplll funny because i dont see you putting yourself on youtube doing this kind of stuff.
nethingwithwheels14 1 month ago
learn how to shoot old man. that or just give up
crplll 1 month ago
I love how you can see the powder burns on the slide, your camera picks up everything.
BALJIT147 1 month ago
Did Hickok45 just say sexy?? epic
nethingwithwheels14 1 month ago
Great vid im stuck on this very dilema glock21 or xdm45 and i need to make up my mind in the next few days.Ilike both almost the same i have the same thoughts on the trigger it tends to make me want to pull down also. Id buy both but id prolly have to sleep on the couch for a little while. Honestly the only deciding factor i can find is the nice case and the extras u get with the XDM :-)
schizm101 1 month ago
so cool
Moralist11 2 months ago
I actually went to the kitchen and poured a glass of cranberry juice after he shot that jug in the beginning...
megabartlett84 2 months ago in playlist Springfields (XDm, XD, 1911, etc.)
I own & carry an XD40 & I love that gun.? I own a Glock 21 as well when I bought my Glock 21 the XD45 was not out as of yet,& maybe I would of bought one instead of the G21 which I am happy with also.? As usual Hickok45 your reviews are always great Honest & to the point.? Keep up the good videos, & Thanks again.?
COYOTE165A 2 months ago
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GlockMasterP423 2 months ago
Just bought a glock 21 yesterday. Anyone have any good ammo suggestions?
omgtaylorswift01 2 months ago
is he shooting up good kool-aid? not cool hickok
labrawn 2 months ago
How far is the gong?
TheHillerPsycho 2 months ago
Is it just me, or is this guy an excellent marksman?
jjfan09 2 months ago
i have shot an XDm .40 S&W it was one sweet pistol
peytonthegunnut 2 months ago
@peytonthegunnut own the xdm .40. amazing gun
Grape24ape 1 month ago
hickok45 ur video's are awesome! i own a Glock 23 and XDm .45 4.5 bitone both guns are fantastic!!! i'm curious to know which gun I should get next?? i'm thinking subcompact maybe a kahr? later man
XDm45carrier 2 months ago
It's not about which ones are better in my opinion. Both of weapons are great all purpose firearms. I currently own a xdm 3.8 in 40 cal, chose it over a gen 4 glock 23. To this day I will recommend a Glock and an Xdm to anybody, which ever feels best in your hands is the winner.
LaGGyXdm 2 months ago
I purchased the XDm 45ACP and my experience led me to the conclusion that I should sell it and move on to a more dependable firearm.
SA claims that the XDm is good to go for shooting lead. Well guess what. That's a load of crap. Although the barrel looks to be machined very nicely, its bore is unusually tight. On my 1911's the bore measured .451 and .453.
The XDm bore is .450. Very tight for shooting comm. hard cast lead.
Magazine springs were worn out after 6 months. No parts available.
45shooterTX 2 months ago
Awesome intro!
xmmh 3 months ago
that grip safety is a requirement to the newer handguns for us californians, sorry................fucking hate this state
socalfirearms 3 months ago 4
I own a Glock, and what is not to love about it? However, in a different caliber, especially in 45, I'm grabbing the XDM. They took everything that was great about the Glock and improved upon it. The only thing that worries me about the Springfield is how fun it is to shoot.
TheEasternStandard 3 months ago 3
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I cringe every time he calls it an "XD"
mexmiler 3 months ago
@mexmiler, Just turn down the sound next time. :-)
hickok45 3 months ago 34
@hickok45 Lol, good idea. In all seriousness though, I enjoy your reviews, but as an XDm owner, I really appreciate when people make the effort to distinguish between the XD and the XDm. Thanks for the vid.
mexmiler 3 months ago
@mexmiler I cringe when I see "Springfield Armory USA" stamped on the side of the gun and on the top of the slide: "Made in Croatia."
MrNeedsdecaf 2 months ago
@mexmiler
Lol, yeah, the (M) really is a different gun all together from the xd
RMCracing66 2 months ago
I think i will go for the xdm i already own a glock 17 but want a 45 as well.. I chose it over glock because the barrel it comes with u can shoot led out of. I cant find a dAm barrel in canada for my glock and usa cant ship them here:(
snowboarder450 3 months ago
Glock all the way. The xd is a sweet gun don't get me wrong I just think the Glock over all is the better of the two.
FatherofFreedom1776 3 months ago
At 17:55, the deadliest man ever was on the screen.
bgomusicco 3 months ago
I like your videos as well. I actually use them to decide wether or not to buy a particular firearm. I actually just bought the XDM .45 this morning because of your video.
Browland79 3 months ago
hickok45 i am wondering opinion on what gun i should get i want to get a glock 23 but i don't think that the trigger safety is safe enough. i have i Beretta m9 i am use to switching the safety on and off in your opinion should i consider buying a glock 23.
almirkaradza55 3 months ago
Some of these folk need a class showing them how to proof read their comments before they post same.
mds19238 3 months ago
I'd have to say I've learned more about pistols, and had more fun learning about them, from your videos than any other source. Great stuff.
timcrane88 3 months ago 2
Thanks ,I value your opinion and have been looking at the XDM 45.Now I feel comfortable to go and get the XDM.Thanks again.
ApplianceMan03 3 months ago
i think the xd serious coll but i too like glock
thiagocessna 3 months ago
i like the Glock 21 4th generation. the one you have is the old school g21 then.. :D. Cool glock. Glock perfection is true..
Vietboy1st 3 months ago
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Is not the slide is thinner you meant to say narrower....
granputon01 4 months ago
Is no the slide is thinner you meant to say narrower....
granputon01 4 months ago
GLOCK is behind the have not done much in innovations since the original model. The gen 4 is basically the same very austere modifications and basically same look and plastic feel...
granputon01 4 months ago
@granputon01 Great review.....hopefully nobody listens to it. Have you heard of the term if it aint broke, don't fix it? Why would they change anything as far as a glock is concerned when it is the most reliable handgun non-revolver? People buy glocks because of reliability, trigger saftey, looks, and feel. Glock isn't behind in anything except claimed by people who bought a XD/M instead of a Glock and feel bad about it.
kubstix 2 months ago
@kubstix XDM all day
Grape24ape 1 month ago
@kubstix I agree, if it aint broken then don't fix it. Thats why I still go 1911 lol. I know you were being serious but I just had to throw that in there,
BALJIT147 1 month ago
1911 is the best 45
guns4life1000 4 months ago
XDM is a moderdized GLOCK style pistol with good safeties..Glock is now behind in features, design and ergonomics in compare to HK, Walter, Sig. The GLock feel is too plastic and artifical specially the trigger feel is cheap and plastic feel
granputon01 4 months ago
XDM is a moderdized GLOCK style pistol with good safeties..Glock is now behind in features, design and ergonomics in compare to HK, Walter, Sig
granputon01 4 months ago
dos any one know the effective range of a glock - effective enough to put down a attacker ? : )
cassanoa 4 months ago
how dare you waste my favorite hawian punch.... just kidding good shooting hickok
Dirtfloorfab 4 months ago
sorry wrong link:
youtube.com/watch?v=jOttm8G_4lw&feature=youtu.be
g34master 4 months ago
here is that video response you wanted. its using a p238 pocket pistol at 15 yards. i will see if i can get him to upload some competition stuff.
youtube.com/watch?v=jOttm8G_4lw
g34master 4 months ago
So would you say the XDm is better than the xd, or is it a looks thing or just marketing....
DeepCdivin 4 months ago
@Weponcollector16 you are right sir not just because hickok45 asked it but i should not talk negative about anybody unless im telling it to them and them alone because nobody should create a neg opion of someone on my opion I do take back my comment about nunfancy and apoligize also dont critize my spelling. ha
jnpiel 4 months ago
Great vid sir I just bought a xd9 yesterday I chose it over the glock because of the smaller grip but I will soon buy a glock also. Not to sound like a kiss ass but you and tnoutdoors are my fav gun reviewers on YouTube y'all are a lot better than that hack nunfancy
jnpiel 4 months ago
@jnpiel Hickok45 and Tnoutdoors9 are my favorite gun enthusiasts on Youtube as well. I would like to point out that Hickok has said numerous times not to bring up other Youtubers in a negative or provocative way. Aside from that I agree about Hickok and Tnoutdoors :-).
Weaponcollecter16 4 months ago
I have had the XD 45 I did not like the rear safety, I also have the glock 21 I will say this, I no longer have the XD.
PETE1760 4 months ago
I would like your opinion on the glock 21 sf and the g30 sf. I have both of these guns and have never shot the regular 21 and 30.
fmemt1974 4 months ago
i actually think your videos are quite informative
sniperUSMC00 4 months ago 34
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youtube wasnt made to only allow good comments. just be cool not everyone agrees with you. it makes good conversation.
sniperUSMC00 4 months ago
@sniperUSMC00, I don't really care who agrees with me or not, and I really don't care why YouTube was created. I just try to avoid our videos becoming a venue for "know-it-all" trolls to get some publicity and a stage. It's bad enough when you run into "Gunstore Commandos" in a gun shop looking for an audience; it's especially obnoxious when they know they'll have a large audience for their "expertise" here. Very tempting for those who can't get anybody to listen to them elsewhere. :-)
hickok45 4 months ago 60
@hickok45 I agreed to an extent - I also think some folks that make videos are putting out misinformation. That was my point about youtube - it goes both ways. You get trolls but not everyone is a troll. Some and I stress "some" do have pertinent information.
sniperUSMC00 4 months ago
@hickok45 I can imagine you Hickok45 eating your Cherios and having your Thompson 45. by your side looking and thinking what you going to do with that pumpkin looking at you wrong. LOL. :-)
runhorun 4 months ago
Could you do a full size Beretta PX4 Storm .45ACP review?
bombedcarnivore1 4 months ago
wish you do a video on the fnp 45 i think it is better glock 21 xdm 45
MrDannysouth 4 months ago
@wadealancarlson He's actually wearing a springfield armory cap, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe both the Glock and XDm are represented...doesn't seem biased in terms of clothing like you pointed out. Just sayin'
jsalinaa 4 months ago
good video...not boring lots of information about both guns
gasdorf 4 months ago
All I need to know is which one will kill more zombies? :)
MyJt7 4 months ago
Hey Hickok (or anybody else with firsthand knowledge)- I'm on the fence between the Springfield XDM .45ACP and S&W's M&P .45 ACP, probably just for home security/range shooting. I've seen your reviews on both, as well as others here on Youtube. Do any of you have any preferences either way? I plan on obviously checking both out thoroughly before any purchases, just wondering if anyone had any strong opinions one way or another. Thanks and keep up the informative videos!
onejordangerous 5 months ago
Glock 21 FTW
AZleb 5 months ago
I can't believe you cheated on your glock like this.
semiautoriflelover1 5 months ago
@semiautoriflelover1 well the glock was present during this so the glock aperently didnt care to bring another firearm into the relationship
llumberjack042 4 months ago
Greg what do you think is the best Target load for a glock 21? I don't have much experience with a .45.
GRIZZY357 5 months ago
can you use glock21 mag to xd45??
yuancg 5 months ago
XD, XD(m) so much better in my opinion. Slide on the Glock comes to close to snipping my hand during blow-back. Better features and looks...
Trebor998 5 months ago in playlist Tactially deploy
I'm like you Hickok. I'm all Glock. It's what I've gravitated to, and it's the only hand gun I need in my life. Glock and Roll baby!!
sastaroo 5 months ago
I can see there are quite a few idiotic comments on this video.
Dodo251 5 months ago
Great video Hickok! I'm looking at getting the XDm .45 and was curious how well it shot so this video was very informative! Just a side note, my hands are huge and I grip high so the Glock pinches me when the slide returns to battery and the back strap on the XD prevents that...
Also, how far away is your gong?
Dragonfly5280 5 months ago
dá pra desgraçar um...
wilsoneldoradofvl 5 months ago
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@speedogg138 my origional point was that u know based on the round in the chamber indicator. Haveing , in addition, the cocked indicator seema redundant.
basshoundusa 5 months ago
Should have tested the M&P with these pistols.
jerryspriinger 5 months ago
True love is a .45 acp! Please do not tell my wife, ok the Xdm is sweet and the Glock 21 is just fine!
sgone0 5 months ago in playlist Springfields (XDm, XD, 1911, etc.)
love your vids hickock 2nd to none.
RedDawnAK74 5 months ago
lol hump
MACEX1000 5 months ago
I had an XD45 that I really tried to like. My main complaint with it (I also have an R.I.A. 1911) is the muzzle flip. I tried to strengthen my grip and just could not control it. I now have a Glock 21 I should be able to pick up tuesday (Maryland seven day wait). Unfortunately there is nowhere for me to rent handguns so we will see. The Glock's barrel is "closer" to the grip of the gun so I am hoping that will make a difference. Crossing fingers...
bajnaj73 5 months ago
@GiggityZZ Your a doushe
BrandonSaldana 5 months ago
I want to shoot at your range...It looks fun
preble 5 months ago
Lol at 20:36 I hear piggies!
CaptainCrack3r 6 months ago
Lol at 20:38 I hear piggies!
CaptainCrack3r 6 months ago
I like this Hickok cat...he's informative without talking a hole in your head, he's easy to understand, doesn't go all 'Rambo' even though he's talking about guns.
GrumpyBlack 6 months ago
@GrumpyBlack I agree. He keeps it in Laman's terms. Some gun nuts have to use so much ballistics and weapons lingo during the vids. Makes me sick. Everyone's not an expert, so make vids for the simple folks like HIckok does! Love ya Hickok!
sastaroo 5 months ago
@ hickok45 I just bought the glock 21sf for my first handgun and love it. I was surprised how quick and easy it is to take it apart and clean it. You always say positive things about them and now I see why. Keep up the good shooting.
Hart8891 6 months ago
i noticed you wore a springfield armory hat and a glock shirt,
non biased indeed. Thnx for enlightening us!
m1nhtyfresh 6 months ago
glock has less recoil
ivaneen 6 months ago
@ivaneen honestly tell me thats a joke?
ethan2010ize 6 months ago
@hickok45 well yes im young, but u still didnt answer my question lol
GiggityZZ 6 months ago
@GiggityZZ Thats because your question is so disrespectful and ignorant, it doesn't deserve an answer.
kalo96792 5 months ago
@kalo96792 umad?
GiggityZZ 5 months ago
@GiggityZZ You an idiot?
kalo96792 5 months ago
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GiggityZZ 5 months ago
I love my Sprinfield XD9.m 5inch barrel but that XDm 45. Is just gorgeous.
xPUNISHER84x 6 months ago
isn't a "cocked indicator" virtually useless? If a round is fed into the chamber then it should be cocked, barring a jam or gun malfunction.
basshoundusa 6 months ago