XD 45 price check

[SIGman Freud]

Hi all,

I have been looking at non-1911 45 pistols for a while. It's not that I'm anti-1911, I have a Colt Government model is stainless steel finish. Love it, but its a safe queen as it is special to me and it's got the 100 Anniversary roll mark on the slide.

I just want a 45 that I won't have ti baby or worry about the "idiot scratches".

That being said, I like the XD series pistol and saw one at a local gun store for $499.99 brand new. It's the 4" Service model. Is that a good deal for this pistol? It comes with 2 10-rd mags.

[Dont_Shoot_im_Chinese]

That's about average for brand new. Do you have anything else in mind like a P220, m&p, and others? Either way you choose, I'd suggest keeping an eye on the classified so you can save some money

[SIGman Freud]

I don't mind a P220 or an M&P 45, but I don't like the stock M&P grip. And, I'm kind of leery about buying used.

[Dont_Shoot_im_Chinese]

I've had all three and they were all great but didn't fit my hands

I couldn't get used to a DA/SA so I sold all my SIG's. Great guns

I liked glocks except for the fact that the way I hold the gun, the main frame would dig into the upper potion of my trigger finger so I sold all my glocks. As you can tell, I try to hold as high as possible for a lower bore axis. It works great for my but that was my only grip. I haven't shot my m&p to know just how it is just yet.

Nothing compared to the way a 1911 shoots and feels

[SIGman Freud]

What was your experience with XD 45?

[Dont_Shoot_im_Chinese]

Great gun and pretty slim grip for a double stack 45acp gun. I sold all my XD's because I couldn't get used to the grip. It dug into my hand like a cheese grater after a few hundred rounds. Maybe I have girly hands...I don't know...lol. That was the only reason. The XD's did seem like it had a ever so slightly more recoil than other polymer frames but it might just be in my head. I'm sure other will chime in on that

[Dont_Shoot_im_Chinese]

If you encounter the same issues with the grip, you can always melt or shave the grip down but i wasn't going to void my warranty or devalue a pistol when I can just get something else

[propman07]

How about the Ruger SR45? I believe that Turners has it on sale new for $449. I picked one up, and really like it. It was my first 45.


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[Simi-Surfer]

XD45 is a great gun. I have shot over 2500 rounds, not an issue, fits my hand well.

[SIGman Freud]

Propman07: that's great, but I live near Sacramento. Thanks for the recommendation, though. I like the looks of the SR345, for what it's worth.

[SIGman Freud]

Simi-Surfer: yeah, the XD feels better in my hand than the Glock 21SF.

I held the HK45C but it felt like the grip was too slick. Imagine if shooting a mag or two and the hands get sweaty. Plus the HK trigger was pretty long. I have an HK USP 40 Compact and am not crazy about the trigger (should have gotten the 9mm, too. Lol).

[propman07]

Propman07: that's great, but I live near Sacramento. Thanks for the recommendation, though. I like the looks of the SR345, for what it's worth.

No problem....didn't realize that you guys up north didn't have access to a Turners.... bummer.....they are pricey on most other things, but have a good deal or two when it comes to firearms. Good luck.


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[SIGman Freud]

Yeah, no Turner's up here, unfortunately.

[tbc]

$500 is what I typically saw in SoCal for an XD45 4". I had one. It was a soft shooter.

[SIGman Freud]

tbc: You said "had"--why'd you get rid of it?