Hey Trapper,

I was in your shoes about 5 monts ago... This was my first handgun. I have been shoting my dads Kimber Warrior. its a great 45. After reaching and teasting firing Glocks, H&Ks, Kimbers, Spingfield 1911s and XDs. I choose the Spingfield XD45 4". The XDs are build great... They are simple, yet have some amazing features: touch based hocked and chamber indicatiors; 1911 style grip satfeey and now an option to get a thumb saftey as well.

It all depends on why you want the gun... I choose my XD for tactical reasons. this is my first handgun and is also my carry weapon. My next purchase will be a backup gun (1 is none, 2 is one, 3 is two)... maybe a Baby eage or 1911. Why are you buying this gun? Once you anser that question, Go out to a range that rents and take the time to put a serval rounds through each. You will quickly love one.