My wife bought me a Springfield Armory XD Tactical 40-S&W for christmas this year. I finally got to shoot it for the first time today.
So far I like the pistol. I put two 10-round clips in a 3" circle @ 25-yards. I have done a bunch of shooting with my wifes Spingfied Armory XD S&W-40 in the last year, so this pistol felt great in my hands right out of the box.
I think the only reason she bought me one is so she could have hers back.
Anyone looking for a carry pistol should at least look at the SA XD pistols. I think you will like them.