Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

Any words on this gun? Getting ready to purchase.:)

RE: Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

Good gun, but I like the GLOCKS better

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You absolutely cannot go wrong with an XD! Fantastic pistol.......accurate, rugged and so easy to field strip and put back together it ain't even funny. I've yet to have a FTF (fail to feed) with it and I've put a lot of different types of ammo through it. Ergonomically it's great, it fits good in your hand and points naturally.

They are just great guns....Springfield knocked it out of the park with this one!

I believe the compact comes with both the short 10 round magazine for CC use as well as the full size magazine with the grip extension for range use/plinking and such. My cousin just bought the .40 XD compact as he lives in Indiana and has a CC permit....lucky bastard!

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They are good guns. I did not like the grip. I have small hands and they did not feel right for me. Make sure you handle one before you buy it. I also shot my friends XD Sub-compact and the grip felt the same to me and danced around in my hand as I shot it. Aside from the grip issue with me, we put about 300 rounds, 3 different types of loads and had no jams. It was pretty accurate for a subcompact. The GLock compact feels better in my hand and is what I carry if I need a concealed weapon.

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Greta guns. I have owned bot XD's and Glock's, and I prefer the grip of the XD over the Glock. Just a personal preference. Good luck with the new boomer.

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I have not even seen the XD-45 in my local gun store. They tell me they are selling the XD-45's as fast as they can get them.
I own a XD-40s&w in the tactical model, this gun handles & shoots well. The gun I have in not intended for CC, but fits nice inside my car when I travel.

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Check the Glock Models 30 & 36's.I just bought a Glock Model 30 a month ago.With all the PD's carrying them it has to say something for the Glock's.In all honesty I have never tried a XD.I've been carrying a Glock M-27 from my CCW for several years and never had a misfire or jam.

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The older ones had some corrosion problems, but they have apparently corrected that problem in the new models. The XD is the only auto I would buy if Glock went out of business.

RE: Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

Awesome feedback...Thanks!

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I prefer the Glock, but the XC seems to be an excellent gun.

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XD is a fantastic gun, I owned a .40 service but they carry concealed for crap.
They are so chunky and square edged that they are quite uncomfortable for everyday concealed work.
I'd choose a bunch of other guns over it for concealed carry but for duty carry or at home it's right up there IMO.

RE: Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

I have the sub compact in 40s&w. Fantastic firearm. Great safety features built into the gun while having zero manual safeties that you would have to manipulate in the heat of the moment. This is a firearm that you must want to shoot otherwise it will not fire or operate with out the shooter having control of the firearm.

I have got to go against all of the Glock fans here. I woudn't own a Glock if it was given to me. I do not like the plastic guide rods,the triggers that you can do little with, thewide (front to back) grips, polymer magazines, and they're just butt ugly.

Another fantastic firearm is the S&W M&P. Definetly look at it before you decide.

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I think the XD would be an excellent choice as would many others to include, Glock, Sig, Berettaand the S&W M&P. I preferGlock myself but that is just a personal preference. I carry a Beretta on duty and a Glock as my backup/off duty weapon.


Got to disagree with you on a few statements Bigbulls.

First off, if installed correctly the factory plastic guide rods in a Glock will last for tens of thousands of rounds. If a person really wants a metal guide rod, they are readily available from numerous sources. There areother polymer pistolsthat have plastic guide rods to include Sig and Beretta.

Second, the triggers are easily worked on. I replaced the factory trigger(actually the connector)in my G27 in less than30 minutes, and that includes stripping thefirearm and polishing the components and reassembly. Cost me less than $15 bucks to boot.

Third, the grip does present a problem for some with small hands. I have never seen anyone with average handsor largerhave problems in the grip department. However, Glock has recently introduced the "SF" series in the G21 SF and the G30 SF which is supposed to address this problem.

Fourth, you have a polymer pistol, so what's the problem with a polymer magazine? These magazines are metal lined and they are tough. I have seen Glock magazines take a lot of abuse.

Fifth, I agree with youGlocks are ugly. However I have not seen many polymer handguns that I consider pretty. None of them compare to a sweet looking 1911!;)

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I have replaced enough broken plastic guide rods for customers to know that they are no where near as durable as a steel guide rod.

The connectors are easily replacedyet it does very little to make a good trigger. There is only so much you can do with a Glock trigger. And many other triggers as well.

I am 6'2" 275 and the grip on most of the Glocksis wide enough that I can not get a full hold on the firearm. At least not enough to make me feel in complete control of the firearm. Iprefer to have my fingers wraped completely around the grip to give me the highest level of control I can get.

A polymer magazine takes up unnecessary space inside the grip making the grip much larger than it needs to be.

Now, that has a good grip. ;)

Of course this is all just my opinion and whatI like in a hand gun. Every one is different. I am not saying that Glocks are bad firearms just they are waaaaayyyyy down at the bottom of my list of handguns.

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I'm seriously considering a XD in .45 or .40, I like the idea of the compact .45, allows either a 10 rd compact mag or a 13rd extended grip, still has a 4" barrel though. I may end up just going with the service model.

Theres just something I don't like about smith and wesson, and the XD draws me to it, lol. I'll be carrying it while hunting and may carry it concealed once I get my concealed carry permit, but will likely get a smaller 3" barreled gun for that at some point.

What I don't understand is that the .45 version has a 13rd mag and the .40 has a 12 rd, that doesn't make a lot of since to me.

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I have a full size xd 45 with the 4" barrell. Love it. If I were in the market to buy another new handgun, I wouldnt hesitate to buy another one. It is heavy and would not make a good concealed carry gun though. I was just on their website and for 08 they have a safety on the slide. I havent shot it that much (probably 300 rounds or so) but it is a great shooting gun. I havent had one jam or loading problem. Matter of fact, I shot a deer at 20 yards in the back of the head with a 230gr hydrashock, one handed. Not trying to brag or sound cocky, it is just a great pointing gun.

RE: Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

I looked at them a few weeks ago, didnt like the way it felt in my hand. I went with the Walther P99 instead.

RE: Springfield XD Compact 45 ACP
 

Buy the XD you won't be disappointed!!!