Springfield XD series Popularity?

[glocked7]

I own all kinds of polymer handguns, and I have to bring up a subject that I just do not understand. I know Springfield Armory is famous for their 1911's. But im here to talk about the polymer striker fired world. Why aren't the Springfield XD's (XDM/XD mod.2.0) more popular in the self defense/protect home/tactical classes/go to war gun world ? Especially this brand new 4" Mod.2 9mm ) I would love to have that! anyways back to my argument. The XD lineup brings so much to the table I don't get why more people don't use them.. ITs all glock this M&P that. When you guys get a chance, check out what XD is all about. I feel they are made extremely well and the attention to detail and the overall feel of the firearm is on point. I am a Springfield fan and I have no problem with a springfield by my bed to protect home and family or out on the range in the tactical class world. The only problem I have with Springfield is they don't show us Californians any love with the newer stuff.. If I could buy that new Mod2 9mm 4'' xd with that new grip zone I would do it tomorrow. SHOW US in CA some love Springfield we will love you forever lol

[protohyp]

I've got the XDs 3.3, XDM 3.8 and XDM 5.25 and love them all and I'm a Sig guy. The ergo's of the XDM rival the VP9 and even though they have a little high bore axis they're very easy to control. Put the PRP trigger on there and you'll see what the next level is all about.

[EMR]

I think what puts a lot of people off are the styling, grip safety and LCI. I tend to see those comments a lot. I often see that they think it's either ugly, or some derivative of "less is more".

That said, I love my XD 5" with the PRP trigger.

[5ZS]

Roster prevent the Mod2 (as with the M and S models).

Mod2 is basically an original XD with cosmetic differences. Although Mod2 has a 3.3" .45acp model, so we are missing out on that combination.

I like the XD's, some minor gripe about them myself (what gun does not have issues), but all in all it's a good pistol. +1 on prp.

[nick]

Got an XD SC, a 5.25 XD, and a regular size XDM, all in 9mm. They're all solid guns, but far from being my favorite. I don't lije the trigger, and the ergonomics isn't that great for me either (it's better on the XDM). They are top-heavy (more so than Glocks or M&Ps), and the bore axis is higher than I prefer (not a big fan of SIGs either). So, to each his own.

[Marquand]

The Springfield XD series of pistols are well made, reliable, and demonstrate good accuracy. Many folks like the deep inlet on the backstrap which allows smaller hands a secure grip and a better trigger reach than comparable Glock models. However, there isn't the aftermarket support for the XD design like there is for the M&P and the Glock, the sights can't be changed out reliably without sending the pistol back to the factory, their durability comes in a distant third behind the other two brands based on reports from both private owners and two local ranges nearby, and the XD models demonstrate an unsettling feel when fired. I can't quite put my finger on just what it is. They feel good in my hand when holding them but when fired there is a hard-to-describe feeling that convinced me not to add one to my collection. It was kind of like accidently seeing one's own grandmother naked.

[stormvet]

They are a good solid service gun, if it works for you drive on. I had two a FS XDm in .40 and a XDsc in 9mm I liked them, but not as much as Glocks. Sold them both.

[BoJackUSMC]

Not big fan of xd, but I do like their xds and xdm series. They do make excellent condition 1911s and rifles like M1A.

[Big4x42u]

I own several XD's in different barrel lengths and calibers.. The biggest problem with them that I've seen is the finish rubs off from using a holster and their magazines are kind of weak... I have a .40 cal that has about 10,000 rounds through it and I had to replace a magazine... It really needs to be refinished. That being said My wife doesn't care for it due to the grip safety. I am used to it from shooting a 1911 for so long.

[jkody]

Calguns goes through fad stages like anything else. Everyone has ran XD's to ground and have moved on. CZ's seem to be the flavor of the month.

[JackRydden224]

It's hard to resist when they are about $400 new and Springfield has free mag promos all the time. I'm going to pick up a V10 ported to play around.

You operators have fun.

[static2126]

Not an xd fan personally (a bunch of friends are).

Seen too many friends go down in range or class. That said all guns go down but a lot of my friend's xds have issues

[Bakerloo]

I love my XD45 Service and really like my XDs 9.

[agent88]

Not big fan of xd, but I do like their xds and xdm series. They do make excellent condition 1911s and rifles like M1A.

^^^ this. The xds is great but the sights are just stupid hard to work with. Don't think I'd ever buy a xd.

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[OC_Gunner]

I love mine. Bought it back in 2004 and have put thousands of rounds through it.

I recommend an XD9 and G19 to anyone looking for their first handgun.