Jailed a SA XD9101 today

[jimbo74]

Well, @ least I think that is the model #. It is a CA legal, 10 rd, SA XD9 with the 4" barrel. In all black.

Not sure what to think about it yet, other than I can't wait to shoot it.

I haven't shot an XD9 yet, but I have shot a Glock 34 (9mm), M9 (9mm), and TRP (.45ACP)

I did like the feel of the XD9 in my hand....

I am finding some threads on it, but they seem to be muddled up with people just saying they suck, because Glocks are better.....


If I find I don't like the XD, I will just get a Glock 34 or 17 later on. I do like that the XD doesn't have the finger nubs like the Glocks, I have huge hands, and those nubs land in the middle of my fingers, so I would have to have someplace re-stipple and grind those down.

Looking at accessories right now, but having a hard time, there seems to be an XD9, XD9 Tactical, XD9M, XD9E ----- I have no idea.....

[Jimmy's]

XD>glock

[kenl]

I think you'll like it OP

I like my XD40, and shoot better with it than with a Glock 23. IMHO the trigger is better, and it's easier to point and aim for me. YMMV

for accessories, XD=XD tactical (tactical has a longer barrel and slide) in most cases. XD Ms are newer models that aren't available in this state. Some accessories may work, but for the most part they won't. XD-e is a single stack subcompact that also isn't on the roster. Excluding the XD-e I think mags are the same with all of the XDs of similar caliber.

Powder River has some good info and sells internal mod parts for the XD

[XDJYo]

[damon1272]

Funny I started with an XD tactical and moved to a glock because I was more accurate with it. The XD trigger is better and the action feels smoother. Aftermarket support isn't as good but Powder river has some good parts.

[XDJYo]

Funny I started with an XD tactical and moved to a glock because I was more accurate with it. The XD trigger is better and the action feels smoother. Aftermarket support isn't as good but Powder river has some good parts.

Powder River is a great resource for all things XD.

I have both the XD and the XD-m in 45 ACP. At first, I liked the XD-m, but now, it seems I'm gravitating to the XD. The grip just feels a tad more righter to me with the XD with the XD-m winning in the looks department. Yes, I'm shallow.

[jimbo74]

I shot a G34, and it was cool, just those finger grooves bug me, even if only cosmetically. Liked the 1911 I rented last time too. It sounds like I will be pretty happy with the XD9. Sounds like a good start to the hg world. I will get a 1911, one day.. heck, might get a G34 or G17 too, just because, lol

So the tactical is just a longer barrel and slide? Or other parts as well? This means I can convert it buy just swapping the upper right?

I will look into powder river precision

[Jak Nobody]

I have the XD9 Subcompact (3" bbl) and the XD9 Tactical (5" bbl), and I love them both. I have read where people have said that they are unreliable, but that is definately not my experience. I trust both with my family's life.

They go bang every time and reliably feed any ammo I put in. I've used WWB, Winchester Forged Steel Case, Wolf Steel Case, and Winchester Defend.

[jimbo74]

So... I bought a couple things for it...

extra mag, tractiongrips, and a pearce mag extension

[calif 15-22]

In before someone posts a link about XD being unreliable because of grip safety.

I have:
XD9 4” service in OD Green -was my very first handgun
XD9 5” tactical in OD Green
XD9 Subcompact in bitone
XDS9 in bitone

Love them all

[jimbo74]

Unsafe because of the grip safety?! Wouldn't that make it more safe? It also has the trigger safety. Or did I completely miss your sarcasm?

Is the 4" called the Service model?

[kcheung2]

I echo all the positive comments about the XD. I started with the 4" Service model but eventually moved over to the 5" Tactical. Same with Glocks, started with a G19 then switched to a G17. I seem to shoot better with slightly longer slides.

The 4" & 5" lower portion seems identical to me.

[XDJYo]

Not 100% sure if you can swap slide/barrel and spring between the Service model and the Tactical model. But they do appear identical.

As far as reliability goes, our experience has been that the Glock was less reliable shooting JHP. With FMJ it was great.

The XD has 1k rounds and the XD-m has north of 2k. They both have been great and reliable. No issues whatsoever.

The only more favoriter gun is a 1911.

[Bigtwin]

As far as the XD model is concerned yes the service and Tactical slide and Barrel exchange just fine on the lower IE frame.

[Wren1911]

I bought my wife the 4” service model as a home defense handgun.Ive only got her out shooting it once but I have shot the crap out of it.Zero issues with it in the 500-600 rounds I’ve put threw it.