New XD vs Used 226

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Beauty is just a light switch away...

They were talkin' 'bout the XD when they said that, weren't they?
Odds are you're going to be in the dark when you need it, so don't look at it if ya don't wanna.

AFA appearance-don't know that I'd call it beautiful etc-a bit blocky maybe, but it sure looks business to me!
Kinda like a Phantom wasn't a pretty plane, but it sure did look mean/businesslike! :uhoh:

I'd be curious to know what guns folks think are purty if they think the XD is not?
And don't even say Glock...:barf:
 
The reason there aren't many more XD reports on failures is probably mostly related to the simple fact that they, the XD, cater to a crowd of people that don't have the bones to buy as much ammo to shoot them as much as I've seen the XD used before they start to break.

Granted, every machine will break, but the XD's I've seen and shot and owned have developed problems much sooner than say Glocks or Sigs that I'm personally familiar with.

Larry Vickers did not create my opinion of the XD, I've developed that on my own with my own experiences; his summation seems to encapsulate that better than I have explained.

People that get butthurt over the facts about the XD series being a liability over the grip safety are either:
A: Fanboys that will not see logic because it upsets their precarious view of what it useful for self defense.
B: Have little to no knowledge or training on how to work a handgun one handed to simulate real world realities of getting wounded in the hands.
C: Don't understand that their small experiences don't really stack up to real world data from competitors, real world use in the field, and empirical data obtained from sources that have repeatedly used said XD's and seen them repeatedly fail in similar categories. Enough so that its just not individual examples of bad Q.C., but an inherent flaw in the design matrix.

Hey, I still own an XD. The grip angle is great and I like that I can shoot lead through the barrel with no modifications unlike my Glocks. Well you can shoot lead through a Glock, but that is another issue.:uhoh:
 
Sigs, Glocks, Beretta's, CZ's, XD's. They are all VERY reliable nowdays. It's all about which feels better in your hand, how it's going to be used, and which one you shoot better. For accuracy and reliability, there's not a nickel's worth of difference. And, for those who swear by one or the other, it's just because it feels so good to them and they shoot it much better than the others.
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this. you can't go wrong with either.

i have a xd 45 and a sig 226 and i love both.
 
XD vs. Sig? Pshhhh only the hype lovers would even have to think about this.

Put 5000 rounds through both and you'll know right off. That shiny hot piece of metal drilling holes in the bulls eye will be the 226. The random pile of scrap metal on the ground in front of you is what's left of your XD.
 
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XD vs. Sig? Pshhhh only the hype lovers would even have to think about this.

Put 5000 rounds through both and you'll know right off. That shiny hot piece of metal drilling holes in the bulls eye will be the 226. The random pile of scrap metal on the ground in front of you is what's left of your XD.
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Hahahaha! I have over 16K rounds through my XD .40! I shoot it regularly in competitions and its still runnin strong and still very accurate! I'm extremely happy with my XD! I'm so confident that its my everyday carry pistol and I AM BETTING MY LIFE on its reliability!

Man, the way people talk about the XDs makes me think that I have a Freakishly Good XD!!!! but then again, I personally have never seen an XD go bad without being a result of the owner messing with it and screwing it up..... Of course there are the slide lock, FTF, FTE, etc.... but nothing that a Tap & Rack doesn't clear up.... and I've seen more Kimber's and 1911's that experience those malfunctions on a weekly basis than any other pistol I've seen....
 
Sounds like you do have a winner, Stogie. There's an exception to every rule. The ability to find and order parts for XD's is also an issue...I've had a MUCH harder time getting XD parts while Sig parts are pretty common.
 
Who gives a crap what larry vickers said... who gives a crap what any of us have said? I mean honestly is anyone answering these questions you?

Which one fits your hand? Which one points naturally for you? Do you prefer the DA/SA trigger or do you think YOU will like a single pull XD trigger. How many rounds are you going to shoot a year. Is NIB important to you. It really is for some people for others they could care less.

Its all about which one is best for you. All us keyboard internet mall ninja's pontificating really does not mean anything in terms of what is right for you. Find a friend or a range that has these guns so you can shoot them. Only then can you make a real informed decision which is best for you..... :banghead:

Sorry Rant over. :p
 
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Sounds like you do have a winner, Stogie. There's an exception to every rule. The ability to find and order parts for XD's is also an issue...I've had a MUCH harder time getting XD parts while Sig parts are pretty common.
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Really? There are a few places to go...
Springer Precision http://www.springerprecision.com/

Powder River Precision
http://shop.powderriverprecision.net/category.sc?categoryId=4

Canyon Creek Creek
http://www.shop.canyoncreekcustom.com/

XD Guys
http://xdguys.com/shoppingcart/

And there is always The Springfield Armory which have been really good about getting people OEM parts...
 
i would choose anything over an xd. lol had a bad experience with one.

the 226 would definitely be my choice.


Put 5000 rounds through both and you'll know right off. That shiny hot piece of metal drilling holes in the bulls eye will be the 226. The random pile of scrap metal on the ground in front of you is what's left of your XD.
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yep. that about sums it up. :)
 
MHBushmaster - it's amazing that you don't know that Melonite and Tenifer are the same process from the same company.. so is Tufftride..

http://www.durferrit.com/en/unternehmen/firmengeschichte.htm

To meet the growing needs with regard to wear and corrosion resistance, as well as the enhancement of the fatigue strength, great efforts were devoted to the development and launching of the TENIFER® process, which is also known worldwide under the trade names of TUFFTRIDE® and MELONITE®. This nitrocarburizing process has undergone continuous development with regard to its regenerability and ecology, and from year-to-year the number of applications is increasing on all 5 continents.
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if "the guy from Lazermax" is your "shootin'" buddy, have him corroborate your statements on how the XD has failed in his testing.. a unsubstantiated statement is worthless..

back it up, show some proof.. because of the millions of XD owners out there seem to prove your statements are in error..
 
Put 5000 rounds through both and you'll know right off. That shiny hot piece of metal drilling holes in the bulls eye will be the 226. The random pile of scrap metal on the ground in front of you is what's left of your XD.
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Obviously you have drank the Sig koolaid if you believe that. I have nothing against Sig nor their owners. If Sig is your preference then so be it but don't go slamming other brands, especially one that has been proven reliable by many people with many thousands of rounds.

Here's just one report that was done on the XD. In fact it was written by a Glock fan.

:)

Trial by fire: 20,000 rounds are put through Springfield Armory's XD.


http://springfield-armory.primediaoutdoors.com/SPstory11.php
 
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