1911 vs Springfield XDm

[The Bean]

Hey everyone... I'm new to this forum and I needed your all's advice...

So I'm not quite 21 yet, but am trying to prepare well for it. I don't own a handgun yet, but I do own a Springfield M1A... Which I LOVE!!! and was hoping to purchase a handgun by Springfield as well, hoping to get the same kind of quality as the M1A.

So i was wanting to get all your opinions on both the Springfield XDm, and the 1911. Which is more reliable, and/or more accurate. I have never shot either, but am hoping to sometime soon.

Thanks!

[kf6tac]

I don't have an XD(m), but I've got an XD and a Springfield Loaded 1911. Honestly, I can't even compare the two. I mean, they're both handguns, but when I shoot them, they definitely feel like completely different animals. I love the trigger pull on the 1911, it puts the XD trigger (factory with no modes) to shame. Accuracy... I shoot about the same on both, but it's safe to say that I won't outshoot either of those guns anytime soon.

One thing to note about the XD(m) is that it's not on the roster of CA approved handguns, meaning the only way you'll be able to get one is through a PPT from someone else who already owns one.

[C.W.M.V.]

The shop I work at gets so many calls for XDM's. People can't believe its not on the list.

[pyro3k2]

XDM's are not approved for sales in CA

on a side note

1911 or nothing!!!1!

[t0kie]

1911 is a must have, it's classic.
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[The Bean]

I don't have an XD(m), but I've got an XD and a Springfield Loaded 1911. Honestly, I can't even compare the two. I mean, they're both handguns, but when I shoot them, they definitely feel like completely different animals. I love the trigger pull on the 1911, it puts the XD trigger (factory with no modes) to shame. Accuracy... I shoot about the same on both, but it's safe to say that I won't outshoot either of those guns anytime soon.

One thing to note about the XD(m) is that it's not on the roster of CA approved handguns, meaning the only way you'll be able to get one is through a PPT from someone else who already owns one.

Thanks! yeah i don't know too much about either, to decide... does anyone know about how much a 1911 goes for? Springfield Armory, or Colt?

[pyro3k2]

Thanks! yeah i don't know too much about either, to decide... does anyone know about how much a 1911 goes for? Springfield Armory, or Colt?

I can't remember where I heard this but, "If it's not a Colt it's a clone."

[bsg]

since you are doing your research now... check out a variety of options; include the older w german/german Sig P220 .45 ACP in your research....

welcome to the forum.

[hefedehefe]

XD's are way more reliable. 1911's love to jam

[C.W.M.V.]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight...so what's the weather like on the planet you live on?
I kid I kid, but seriously that's straight up FUD. I have many thousands of rounds through my 2 RIA's. Not one malfunction yet. Hell on Sunday I ran 500 rounds through em without any cleaning/lube and they worked fine. My other 1911's have had similar reliability. If your 1911 really jams a lot you need to have a smith look over your weapon. They aren't popular because they don't work.

[sirgiles]

1911 loves jam?
send your 1911 to a gunsmith.

[Chief-7700]

XD's are way more reliable. 1911's love to jam

Really! After shooting a 1911 for more that 30 years had a few jams just like any other auto will.

[hefedehefe]

Maybe just my luck. I was really excited and about getting a 1911 once and went and tried shooting a few. Tried the G.I., Springfields and 2 Kimbers that were pretty much new and all jammed on me. So I ended up really liking the XD 45. It never jammed and shot reaally nice. Sometime I wish I bought the XD45 instead of the 40. But I'll try the 1911 again next time I go to the range

[The Bean]

since you are doing your research now... check out a variety of options; include the older w german/german Sig P220 .45 ACP in your research....

welcome to the forum.

Thanks, will do! I'm going to the range in a few days, and i think my buddy's got a sig i can try out.

[The Bean]

I can't remember where I heard this but, "If it's not a Colt it's a clone."

So... Do you know if there's any downside to a Springfield rather than a Colt? Like are they less reliable? I have heard they're cheaper, but i just thought that was cause it wasn't Colt.