XD 40 thoughts

[Banyan70]

[9Cal_OC]

Does it not lock back manually with a mag inserted?

Is your thumb riding the slide release when shooting?

[therealnickb]

Yep. Thumb.

[norcalAF]

Why do you like the grip safety? I prefer the Glock system as there are fewer potential failure points.

[Lexicon Devil]

Why do you like the grip safety? I prefer the Glock system as there are fewer potential failure points.

Would you ask why he likes the grip safety if it was a 1911?

[foothillman]

All I needed was grip tape.
Take it out a few more times than decide.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1646376&highlight=xd

[norcalAF]

Would you ask why he likes the grip safety if it was a 1911?

No, there aren't many reported failures of the 1911 grip safety.

[hambam105]

After the election and prices calm down, I'd sell the XD thru an FFL
to someone who likes XDs so you can trade up.

[BigPimping]

First of all good move on buying a quality firearm. And not falling into the 1911 hype. I have an XD9 and I have not had any of these issues. With that said maybe just have it checked by a qualified gunsmith. There's probably just a minor adjustment that needs to be done.

[Joust]

I have an XD9 and I have not had any of these issues.

[norcalAF]

This right here is what makes this country and it's firearms industry so great. There is a chair for every butt!

[Ruber]

[therealnickb]

Why do you like the grip safety? I prefer the Glock system as there are fewer potential failure points.

I've never had any issues. And I picked the XD in part because of the grip safety. You can easily disengage it when re-holstering. No Glock leg.

[norcalAF]

I've never had any issues. And I picked the XD in part because of the grip safety. You can easily disengage it when re-holstering. No Glock leg.

Right on, I'm always curious why folks want more safety's, I usually go for less. Glocks, Kahrs, SIGs etc, heck I even converted my 92FS to a G configuration. For me, the safety is between my ears. There isn't a prize given for the fastest reholster, so that seems like the time to really pay attention to what you are doing and not rely on a mechanical device.

[9Cal_OC]

Right on, I'm always curious why folks want more safety's, I usually go for less. Glocks, Kahrs, SIGs etc, heck I even converted my 92FS to a G configuration. For me, the safety is between my ears. There isn't a prize given for the fastest reholster, so that seems like the time to really pay attention to what you are doing and not rely on a mechanical device.

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