NakPPI Posted January 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM Posted January 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM XD Talk Discussion Thread 1" thick at the take down lever, .45 ACP model on display, 9mm and .40SW to come.
lee n. field Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM Ohhh. I'd seen a rumor, somewhere. WANT.
Uncle Harley Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:30 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:30 AM now that is a 45 I could see myself carrying.
pyre400 Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM I'll be adding to my collection as well, but not for several months. in the youtube vid: Rob Leatham with the howard leights - yea!
NakPPI Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:05 AM Author Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:05 AM A pocket pistol that comes with the reliability, safety features and ergonomics of an XD? I would guess the MSRP to be around $550, but given the expected demand for this pistol, I would guess that the price may get inflated. The Beretta Nano is popular right now, but it has failure to eject issues if the internet is to believed. The Walther PPS also appears to be unreliable based on a lot of what I've read. Enter the XD, a proven platform with outstanding reliability and durability. Yes, I'm a Springfield fan boy, but seriously, how can you not like everything about this gun?
xmikex Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:17 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:17 AM Enter the XD, a proven platform with outstanding reliability and durability. Yes, I'm a Springfield fan boy, but seriously, how can you not like everything about this gun? ...Not from what I've seen of them in classes. Mags bind up tending to cause misfeeds / FTFs. Try doing 1-handed reloads / malfunction clearances with an XD and you'll see how problematic the grip safety alone is. If people like their XD and it works for them, great. From what I've seen, I won't ever buy one.
Bud Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:52 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:52 AM There is actually quite a bit of negative reports about the XDs on the Internet all deal with the lack of reliability. From Doctor Gary Roberts, a SWAT Officer and Doctor of Forensics Ballistics and known on the Internet as DocGKR: "XD's are a no go for serious use--the inability to retract the slide without engaging the grip safety makes one-hand injured operation very difficult with the XD--this is a deal breaker for me. In addition, in some government tests, XD's (particularly the .40's) have broken a lot of parts compared to other pistols being tested...I'll take a 9 mm Glock or M&P any day of the week over an XD.
NakPPI Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:56 AM Author Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:56 AM Enter the XD, a proven platform with outstanding reliability and durability. Yes, I'm a Springfield fan boy, but seriously, how can you not like everything about this gun? ...Not from what I've seen of them in classes. Mags bind up tending to cause misfeeds / FTFs. Try doing 1-handed reloads / malfunction clearances with an XD and you'll see how problematic the grip safety alone is. If people like their XD and it works for them, great. From what I've seen, I won't ever buy one. To each his own. I've owned an XD since they came out and I've never had an issue over thousands and thousands of rounds. The grip safety disables the gun, once you realize that it has to be depressed to function and practice that way, it's like the grip safety isn't even there. You can find negative reviews on just about anything on the internet. M&P's have issues with the slide splitting. 40 cal Glocks go Kaboom... etc. etc.
illinisnare Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:32 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 03:32 AM The issue I've come across is the striker retaining pin breaking. Saw 3 of them last season alone.
pyre400 Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:03 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:03 AM The issue I've come across is the striker retaining pin breaking. Saw 3 of them last season alone. Yes, its a common issue on the sc models (I'm not aware of it happening on other models).There is a "spring pin" which goes for ~$11 that corrects the problem.
riversludge Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:08 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 04:08 AM I just picked up the xdm 5.25, cleaned it took it out for the first Sunday morning shot 500 rounds not one single issue.Fed the cheapest 9mm GAT had to offer.Sure one hand reloads might be an issue, but that wasn't on my mind when I bought it. I love the gun.
duckies Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:15 AM Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:15 AM OOOOOOOOO.....I picked up my XD45 not too long ago, now a slim line? awesome. Riversludge, congrats on the buy. GAT is an awesome place and the staff is always friendly.
NakPPI Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:57 PM Author Posted January 17, 2012 at 12:57 PM More here: http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xds/ Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
Tompo Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:56 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 01:56 PM This is going to be a winner for Springfield. If it's anything like my XDM, reliable and fun to shoot, they'll sell a boat load of 'em.
Xwing Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:57 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 05:57 PM Nice. Always looking for a new slimmer option.
Hatchet Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:24 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:24 PM HMMMMM.... me likey...
Jeffrey Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:29 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:29 PM I've been eyeballing a PX4 in subcompact for a while now. This would match my other SA's much nicer...
Tompo Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:38 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 06:38 PM I would imagine the 9mm and .40 will be following at a later date(??)
riversludge Posted January 17, 2012 at 11:52 PM Posted January 17, 2012 at 11:52 PM Tompo we will have to hook up and go shooting sometime..Gat is a good place..gets busy but thats good..
Mr. Fife Posted January 18, 2012 at 12:22 AM Posted January 18, 2012 at 12:22 AM Luckily Christmas is only 11 months away!
Tompo Posted January 18, 2012 at 01:28 PM Posted January 18, 2012 at 01:28 PM Tompo we will have to hook up and go shooting sometime..Gat is a good place..gets busy but thats good.. Sounds good. I'm always "up" for shooting. I'm closer to Article II, but GAT is fine, too.
NakPPI Posted January 18, 2012 at 01:34 PM Author Posted January 18, 2012 at 01:34 PM More video from NuttinFancy
boomersand Posted January 19, 2012 at 05:06 PM Posted January 19, 2012 at 05:06 PM I was at Chucks yesterday shooting, and put one on hold. He has 4 on order and they will be in the store in March. Can't wait to pick it up! My XDm shoots paper really good. LOL
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