Picked up my first XD

[glockster157]

Picked up a LNIB XD45 last weekend so I guess that makes me XGlocksterD. It has a lot of impressive features, of course the grip safety, this one has the ambi thumb safety, it has the loaded chamber indicator, the cocking indicator, etc. It is large, only holster I have that I can get it in is a Galco OWB I have for a SIG. Little disappointed in that as I have a lot of holsters.

I have not had time to shoot it for groups but I did shoot it some off hand for groups when I function fired it. Good news, it grouped well at 20 yards off hand. Bad news, this thing would'nt feed a SWC if it's life depended on it...and mine might! It fed the JHP, LTC and hardball perfectly but the plated SWC's would almost turn backwards on the feed ramp. Darndest thing I have ever seen. I may try some heavier, longer types as these were the really short stubby Berry's 185 grainers.

Other than that I like it...it will never replace my smaller Glocks but it looks like it is a better choice as a shooter/house gun than a G21 as it has a lot more safety features, can shoot lead and definitely appears to be more accurate.The off hand groups were much better than I normally do with a gun of this type as I am a revolver shooter. I look forward to doing some serious shooting/testing as this is my first XD.

[Oh Shoot]

... this thing would'nt feed a SWC if it's life depended on it......

Yup...have read on XDtalk that SWCs and XDs are oil and water....I have 2 XD 9mm models...since I don't reload, I've never even SEEN a 9mm SWC

- OS

[Smith]

what is SWC?

[Guest Bronker]

Welcome my son...we have Croation candy!

Love my XDs too. XD40 subcompact and an XD45 Service. The 40 is the EDC and the 45 the Lord of the Living Room as the home defender.

How are you doing going from only one real external safety mech to now 3? I am a fan of the grip safety, but the thumb safety would take some getting used to. Thoughts so far?

[Guest tnmale46]

what is SWC?

semi wad cutter

[Guest Bronker]

what is SWC?

I'm assuming semi-wadcutters, Nate

[glockster157]

Yup...have read on XDtalk that SWCs and XDs are oil and water....I have 2 XD 9mm models...since I don't reload, I've never even SEEN a 9mm SWC - OS

I have now! posted a thread over there last night and just got to read the replies. Did not know that about SWC's. Guess I'll load the rest of those LTC's I have. You don't see swc's in 9mm much but I do believe they are available. No matter, at least I can use lead though I am going to need some different molds when I crank the casting back up.

As to the thumb safety, I am going to have to ignore it or give up Glocks....the muscle memory is just not there, that is one of the reasons I stopped mixing Glocks and 1911's.

Edited February 25, 2009 by glockster157

[Johnny_Utah]

Looks like I'm going to have to get an XD45 to see if I will have the same problem.

[Ridgerunner665]

I bought an XD 45 Compact for my wife a couple of weeks ago...a few days later I bought me an XD 45 Compact Tactical.

The XD's are pretty neat indeed...

[Smith]

Welcome my son...we have Croation candy!

Love my XDs too. XD40 subcompact and an XD45 Service. The 40 is the EDC and the 45 the Lord of the Living Room as the home defender.

How are you doing going from only one real external safety mech to now 3? I am a fan of the grip safety, but the thumb safety would take some getting used to. Thoughts so far?

Heard a rumor today that Springfield is moving XD production from Croatia to here in TN in the near future. Something about future import issues. Would make a great gun even better. May even eliminate some of the parts issues they have had in the past. Glad you like the XD.

[Guest db99wj]

Heard a rumor today that Springfield is moving XD production from Croatia to here in TN in the near future. Something about future import issues. Would make a great gun even better. May even eliminate some of the parts issues they have had in the past. Glad you like the XD.

That would be cool.

Glad you are liking your XD.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Good choice. I almost got a Glock but a friend of my recommended an XD. I shot an XDm .40 and was sold. Have fun!

[Guest Tn.Mitch]

I started out with a glock 27 sub-compact,easy to conceal,but the 40 cal.punch,for EDC,then I got the full size M&P 40 cal.I love them both,have Meprolight night sights and Crimson Trace Laser Grips on both.I switch between them for EDC.I trust them both with my life.

[Guest Tn.Mitch]

Im sorry ,I thought this thread was about M&P not XDs sorry for the mix up..:screwy:m I was having a senior moment

[RoDan]

I hope that is true about them moving production here, if that is I would respect the guns more.

[Guest dtandy]

That would be great if SA moved the XD line to Tennessee. I have the 9mm subcompact and .45 4" compact XD's and like 'em both. They are fun to shoot, have been very reliable and I like the grip safety feature.