GLOCK 26 GEN 4 VS SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XDM : UTILITY MEETS REFINEMENT

About this video

Colion compares the Gen 4 Glock 26/27 (using a Gen 4 Glock 26 and Gen 3 Glock 27 as stand-ins) against the Springfield XDM .40 compact across several categories including aesthetics, ergonomics, trigger feel, features, quality, and concealability. He explains his personal preference for the Glock’s simplicity and smaller size for concealed carry, while acknowledging what he sees as the XDM’s superior build quality, smoother trigger, and more extensive feature set. Colion frames the comparison as his subjective analysis based on his own carry preferences and experience with both platforms.

Key takeaways

• Colion prefers the Glock’s simpler, cleaner aesthetics and smaller profile for concealed carry, though he describes the XDM as more feature-rich and higher in perceived build quality.
• According to Colion, the XDM offers better ergonomics, a smoother (though less positive) trigger, metal sights, a match-grade barrel, and additional features like a grip safety and more visible loaded chamber indicator.
• Colion notes the XDM sits between the Glock 26 and Glock 19 in size, making it less concealable than the subcompact Glock despite being thinner in the grip, and he ultimately chooses the Glock based on his carry priorities.

Episode details: published March 21, 2012 · 14:39 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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