Springfield XD .45

[SactoPlinker]

Hi All,

So I'm turning 21 shortly and have been mulling over what handgun I want. I really want a 1911, but its simply not in the budget right now. So i researched some more and I like the XD .45 and was hoping to hear some thoughts on it from those who have experience with it.

That being said, I'm also open to other handguns (no revolvers, I can always borrow my fathers) in .40 cal as well. I'd prefer full size, compact just never really felt good in my hands (call me weird, this pistol will pull range duty for the time being).

My preferred budget is ~600, a little wiggle room is okay.

Thanks in advance!

[acolytes]

Mine is the compact 45. I like it, and have never had any malfunctions with any type of ammo. I kinda wish I went with the tactical though..

[FailedAngrMgmt]

XD45 was my first handgun when I turned 21. The XD45 compact wasn't out then, otherwise I would of bought that one. Great gun. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another.


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[vtrigger77]

Have you checked out the rock island 1911? Great 1911 for the price.

[G21Shooter]

Check out the Glock 21sf, smoothest shooting .45 out there.

If it fits your hands good your good to go. Does not have all the bells abd whistles that can fail that the XD does.

[Clubhouse]

I have the XD 40 Subcompact and my Dad has it in Service...I love them both.

Sure the .40 SW round is snappy, but I think the XDsc compensates for it well. For me there is very little difference in perceived recoil between the 2.

[joe_sun]

Check out the m&p 45. I really like the egos of that pistol.

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[SactoPlinker]

Mine is the compact 45. I like it, and have never had any malfunctions with any type of ammo. I kinda wish I went with the tactical though..

XD45 was my first handgun when I turned 21. The XD45 compact wasn't out then, otherwise I would of bought that one. Great gun. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another.


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Thank you! Call it confirmation bias, but thats what I was hoping to hear lol.

Have you checked out the rock island 1911? Great 1911 for the price.

I have not, but I am now haha

Check out the Glock 21sf, smoothest shooting .45 out there.

If it fits your hands good your good to go. Does not have all the bells abd whistles that can fail that the XD does.

Glock does not work for me, it feels terrible in my hand, and I tried really hard to like it. Great pistol, just not for me.

I have the XD 40 Subcompact and my Dad has it in Service...I love them both.

Sure the .40 SW round is snappy, but I think the XDsc compensates for it well. For me there is very little difference in perceived recoil between the 2.

Good to hear, I like .40 and thats good info.

[SactoPlinker]

Check out the m&p 45. I really like the egos of that pistol.

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Definitely, I actually looked at it, meant to give it more thought, then forgot as I have the attention span of a goldfish sometimes.

[220]

I love my XD .45 Compact. You can use full size mags with it too so you're basically getting a 2-in-1. Make sure to get a PRP trigger kit for it. Makes a world of difference.

[static808]

zero problems with my xd45 service. fits well in my hand, surprisingly soft for a polymer 45acp. tried the g21 and mp45, and the xd was by far the most comfy. wife liked it so much i got her a matching xd9 service. highly recommended...

[Simi-Surfer]

I have an XD45 Tactical and totally love it. Shoots great, not a problem at all with it. I also have an XD40 Sub Compact and a SA 1911-A1. Springfield is great to work with.

[Sunday]

I have shot them . They are nice except they don't work with Semi wad cutters , so that spoils the deal for me.

[acolytes]

Sacto, I also have the RIA 1911 tactical. Great gun for the price. My cousin has the XD40 compact. I shot it a few times and also really like it. For some reason I was more accurate with that, and it felt like it had less snap than my SIG2022 .40 for some reason.

[Bakerloo]

XD45 Service for me. It shoots exactly where I aim every time. Every time...
I wouldn't sell or trade mine.