Doc_Smith
Regular Member
I was wondering if anyone had anything to say about it good or bad? Im looking to buy my first handgun when I get back to the United States in a few days and this caught my eye. Any help would be appreciated.
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Springfield XD .45 ACP?
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HighFlyingA380
Regular Member
I got a XD40 Service for my first semi-auto about 10 months ago. Absolutely love it!!! They are cheaper than Glocks, but I feel just as reliable and strong. The grip angle isn't as extreme, so I have a much better natural point of aim compared to Glocks. I think they just look better overall, too. I do have to say that Glock does have more aftermarket parts and toys for 'em, but there's plenty for me. Since it's my primary EDC, I'm not concerned with that as much. Even if I was, I don't have money to buy the extras, so that doesn't really matter. I'd say go for it! I wouldn't trade my XD for anything. (except maybe a .50 Desert Eagle)
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dmatting
Regular Member
I love my XD .45 Service model. Fits very nicely in my hand and I like the trigger. I can't say anything bad about it. I haven't had any FTEs, FTFs or any other failures at the range. I'm with HighFlying - I wouldn't trade it for anything.
thebigsd
Founder's Club Member
Enough said. This was my first handgun purchase and I still love carrying it 15 guns later. Absolutely reliable. You will not go wrong with buying one!!
Baked on Grease
Regular Member
This. The XDm is truly worth the extra money. I shot for a while with the medium grip, did well. Changed to the smaller grip did better but less control for quick reacquiring target. Changed to large back strap and now it's sweet.
I bought myself a 1911 a little while ago, I shoot pretty well with it. Still love to shoot it. But after a few months I went back to my XDm, it just feels better to me.
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Hardbuck90
Regular Member
I own an XD .45 tactical and it will probably be all I ever own. As stated the grip angle is a little better, in my opinion. The grip isn't as wide either, it's a good middle ground. I am a huge fan of the grip style safety and how effective it is and I have done a few short torture tests ( can't be to mean to my baby 
) and it just keeps on performing
) and it just keeps on performing
Mas49.56
Regular Member
There's a little 5 round 45 XD coming out soon. Might make a good BUG to it's big brother.
Zdoom
Regular Member
Would say that the XDM .45 ACP is the way to go. Have carried a 4.5" and love it have put around 2k down range with it.
xd shooter
Regular Member
Can't add much more except +1.
Have carried my XD .45 for close to 2 years now, I shoot IDPA with it almost every month.
Reliable, accurate, powerful.
Have carried my XD .45 for close to 2 years now, I shoot IDPA with it almost every month.
Reliable, accurate, powerful.
robert1970
Regular Member
springfeil xd
i just bought the same gun so far i like it i would recommend it to you
i just bought the same gun so far i like it i would recommend it to you
robert1970
Regular Member
taurus
i also love my 2inch concelled hamer taurus in 357 mag the only downside its a little hard to handle with full powerded 357 rounds
i also love my 2inch concelled hamer taurus in 357 mag the only downside its a little hard to handle with full powerded 357 rounds
GlockIt
Regular Member
I bought a Glock 19 for concealed carry its a nice gun I love it.
Im looking for more of an open carry gun for the summer time.
Something a bit bigger like a .45. Im thinking about going
with a Springfield but im not to sure about the backstrap
safety.
Im use to the Glock and love that theres no external safetys.
If Springfield had no external safety
id get one for sure.
Id like to carry more than one brand of pistol,
but not sure if I can get away from the Glocks.
If I can, im definently going with a Springfield next.
Im looking for more of an open carry gun for the summer time.
Something a bit bigger like a .45. Im thinking about going
with a Springfield but im not to sure about the backstrap
safety.
Im use to the Glock and love that theres no external safetys.
If Springfield had no external safety
id get one for sure.
Id like to carry more than one brand of pistol,
but not sure if I can get away from the Glocks.
If I can, im definently going with a Springfield next.
spiderjohn
Regular Member
Do you hold the grip when you shoot? If so, you shouldn't have a problem. It is not an external 'safety' per se.
XDFDE45
Regular Member
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09jisaac
Regular Member
It is an external safety "per se". It is just an external safety you naturally disengage when you grip the pistol.
KansasMustang
Regular Member
I love my XD45. Straight out of the box hit everything I point it at, NEVER a problem !!!
GuidoZ
Regular Member
I'm with everyone else who loves their XDm! I have the 40 sub-compact for carry. Never had any issues with it (FTF etc), easy to break down like a Glock, yet the grib, as mentioned, just feels more natural. I like the ability to change the grip as well. And with the extended mag, it feels just like a full size.
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JB248
Regular Member
I love my XD9 4" Service model. I have shot the XD45 a good bit too. I only went with 9mm because it was my first handgun and I wanted to be able to afford shooting more.
You will not be disappointed.
You will not be disappointed.