Anybody else a big fan of the XD?

[USAF_Vet]

I like them, but I agree they have overly aggressive grip checkering. With the 9mm, its not too bad but with a more stout recoil, it gets annoying and even painful. Still I wouldn't turn one down if I found one at the right price.
I do want a full size combat pistol, an the XD or XDm is on my short list.

 

[Sam Cade]

I've always thought that the XD was a bit slippery.

 

[KenW.]

I had four at one time, but then decided I did not need two in 40SW. Down the 45 compact, 9 subcompact and XDm 3.8 40 compact right now. I stay qualified with each for my employment.

they're the first pistols that convinced me I could give the 1911 a rest.

 

[herrwalther]

I don't find the XD slippery or overly aggressive grip, especially in a stock pistol. Even the XD-S grip feels very comfortable, although I haven't shot one to see how the stippling feels with recoil. The only thing I would probably change on the XD grip would be an overmold with some finger grooves.

 

[JB357MAG]

I have an XD9 sub compact and its been fantastic!

No malfunctions of any kind at all with several different types
of ammo.

My EDC for sure.

Jimmy

 

[okc-zee]

I own and XDS 45,and an XD45C...won't part with either..

 

[arizona98tj]

I have 4 XD platform pistols; XD9, XD45c, XD9sc, and the most recent addition, the XDs45. They are very reliable and hit what I am shooting at. Can't ask for much more than that.

 

[matrem]

Count me as a fan.
Years of shooting 1911s, then later Glocks(I really like both of those as well), a couple of XDs have really "hit home" with me.
One is on my belt sixty or so hours a week, and the other is the closest thing I could grab when there's a bump in the night.

 

[KTXdm9]

I have an XDm 4.5 inch in 9mm as my night stand gun. I really like the ergonomics, including the adjustable backstrap. I upgraded the trigger with the PRP drop-in kit. It's a great shooting pistol.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I had an XD40 for a while until I wanted something cheaper to shoot and something that my wife could shoot and ended up trading for a NIB CZ75B that I love far more. I'll probably get another XD at some point but I like the CZ more.

 

[frankt]

I have an XDM 4.5" 9mm that I set up for IDPA shooting.

I put Warren/Sevigny sights on it FO front/black rear and installed the PRP trigger kit and a magwell. Plus a talon grip.

It is a sweet shooting gun and has been 100 % reliable. I don't shoot it much anymore as I have switched to some other platforms but I can't see getting rid of it.

 

[Cranky CJ]

Yeah, I'm a fan. My XD9 has been 100% since day one. The only flubs have been reloads that weren't quite right. More accurate than I am.

 

[KansasSasquatch]

I've always thought that the XD was a bit slippery.

I agree, but I found mine to be aggressive at the same time. By that I mean that with dry hands it has sufficient grip, but get a little sweaty on a hot day and the back strap rubbed my hand the wrong way. So I decided a bit of stippling was in order. Since I never plan on selling mine resale value was not a factor in my decision. On my XD45 w/ compact grip I put a round stippling indention in the center of every little square on the front strap and back strap. Then I stippled the "thumb grooves" or whatever you wish to call them, and outlined the existing texture on the sides of the grip. Nothing too aggressive and if a person had never seen an XD before they'd probably think it came from the factory that way. I added some grip where it needed it and left everything else alone.

An XD40 was my first "true" handgun purchase (unless you count the Masterpiece Arms MAC11 variant I had) back in '07 when Kansas first legalized concealed carry. After I had it for a couple years my dad bought an XD45 full size. I was upset by the fact his held 1 more round and that big .45 shot much more smoothly than my .40. So I sold it and soon came into a Springfield 1911, which I owned for 6 months before deciding I missed the XD platform. Sold it and bought my current XD45c that I'll never get rid of. It's accurate, reliable, comfortable, and has decent capacity. That's all I need for a concealed carry gun. But I'd like to get a 9mm in the same style setup, 4" barrel with compact grip and a 5" barreled .45 w/ compact grip (and/or 5.25" XDm .45). Maybe an XDs .45 someday. I love the XD line, but I wouldn't be one bit disappointed if they quit making .40's. I just can't like that caliber no matter how much I try.

 

[Chenevat13245]

I used to carry a subcompact XD9. I just gravitated towards a Glock 19 and now I carry that. The father carries the XD. Great gun, never had a problem with it but wasn't a huge fan of all the little extras it had. the glock was no frills, very utilitarian.

 

[SDGlock23]

The XD is very solid and I have an XDm and have had several regular XD pistols. There are things I like about them, but I'm not really a fan of the trigger (although not bad, just not what I like) or the high bore axis, feels very tall. I much prefer Glock but I have nothing against the XD series either.

 

[dgod]

I have all three XD's in 45 ACP, and I am impressed with all, The 5.25 XDm with the CT Sight, is a TACK Driver, Will see about the XDs in a few days when the weather looks a little dryer. the 4.25 Is very nice for carry, and the extra firepower, The XDs 3.3 Holster is uncomfortable for me, Got a Thunderwear as a Temp Solution. Very eager to check the XDs with the new CT Sight as well.

Great Guns, just don't be afraid to get a hold of the XDm, as it needs a Mansize Grip to properly function. If you don't have a solid Firearm Grip, don't get an XDM/s, you won't like it.

Otherwise, Enjoy

Night time comfort,
Remington 870 Tactical, CT Laser, and 190 Lumen Night Light.

All the time comfort,
Colt Agent 45ACP, CT Laser, Colt LE, 5.56mm, Quad Rails, Laser, 150 Lumen Light, a Bunch of the Magpul 30’s, Springfield XD(M) 45 ACP 4.25 & 5.25 w/CT Laser, XD(S) 45ACP 3.3 w/CT Laser, a Henry 45LC Mares Leg, Winchester Model 94, 3030, H&K MP5, Sig Sauer Mosquito, Savage 17HMR, Sweet 17 Scope. Remington .243, Beretta 92FS, CZ 75 (Original) Still a Tack Driver), too many more to list.

 

[wally]

They were my favorite polymer pistols until the M&P came out. The grip safety I could do without. I've been considering one of the XDm 45 competition models since I could still use my XD45 mags.