Springfield XD 45

[CarsAndGuns]

My good friend has an XD-45 and it has proven to be an accurate and reliable side arm. I have personally put 200+ rounds through it and may just add one to my safe eventually.

if you like plastic guns in large calibers, you'll most likely enjoy the XD-45

[Bookworm]

There's a whole lot to like about the XD series.

Is it true that any and all parts replacements require shipping the pistol back to Springfield? If so, that would be a real turn-off.

[FatKatMatt]

I shot the .45 4" model at Bullseye not too long ago. The 10 round mag is nice, and I really like the safety system. When I limpwristed it once it would not cycle though.

[milsurplover]

Never shot it or even held it but I really like it. I'm gonna own a 4" one this weekend. I like the look of the olive but think the black is likely better for carry and concealment.

Only concern is that I heard there can be occassional jams with certain 'mainstream' ammo. Any more feedback on this concern?

[Stanze]

Very reliable. The only thing I don't like about the XD45 is the mile long grip.

What mile long grip?

Hmmm....the new XD 45 Compact, G19 sized .45 ACP pistol!

[Blue]

sorry for the thread jack, but just a quick Q for u guys, XD 40 or XD 45?
seems like the 40s&w is more common, which is the beter caliber for home defence/plinking, i have my eyes on the XD 40, just wondering what u guys were shooting. and sorry for the thread jack!

I personally like 9mm because the ammo is cheaper. I don't ever plan on shooting anybody so having a smaller caliber doesn't really bother me. Even then I still believe it comes down to shot placement anyways.

[elkhorn98]

Springfield has a new XD 45 model out. Pretty cool how you can have a different sized handle and amount of ammo.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl.shtml

[ARRRR-15]

Pretty cool how you can have a different sized handle and amount of ammo.

Not cool if you live in CA.

I've been looking at that compact though, looks a lot better then the standard grip. This will be my next purchase after the OLL.

[Kali_M14]

anyone know where I can find an xd45 tactical in the bay area?

[Stanze]

Not cool if you live in CA.

I've been looking at that compact though, looks a lot better then the standard grip. This will be my next purchase after the OLL.

Let's hope it gets on the "Drop test" certified list before 1/1/07.

[jdowney83@msn.com]

i have shot the xd 45 and i own the glock 21. The grip is smaller compared to the glock 21 and i did not notice the length of the grip when shooting. The xd was very reliable and I will be getting one sometime next year.

[PLINK]

I think I may hold out for the compact. We can only have 10 rounders anyway. My brother is picking up the XD45 Service tomorrow.

[elkhorn98]

Check out suronenterprises.com. I just bought a 40 caliber XD from him. His prices and fees are pretty cheap. He is in Guerneville, west of Santa Rosa about 20 minutes.

[Bryan Whited]

Better be careful on waiting.
What autos will be available in Ca next year?

[doitdave]

As i am looking at my first handgun, the XD series looks nice. The prices doesn't seem to bad either.