Springfield XD love and/or hate thread (or give a new owner some advice)

[Opeybarr68]

I have a tactical XD in 45 GAP. I like it. It isn't perfect by any means but I have yet to find a weapon that is. The pistol has performed very well. No malfunctions and no failures to this point. I too was bothered by the trigger safety. not only is it not needed but it is a little uncomfortable if you like to shoot a lot. My other complaint may not be valid. I expect a lot from a weapon and would like better accuracy. Not that this pistol is bad but it seems to shoot a little low left. By a little I mean at 50 yards supported I am consistantly 7 inches low left of point of aim. The group is about 6 1/2 inches. Not terrible but not as good as I have gotten from my CZ40 or my new FNP 9.

Just my thoughts on it.. I am glad I bought it and I will keep it but it isn't my first choice for a long range session with the trigger safety, and high priced ammo.

Good luck..

 

[CougarRed]

XD9 4" service model, all black.

It's been flawless and very accurate. The trigger is almost as good as my P7. Love how it fits my hand and points for me.

According to my gunsmith, the extractor is difficult to remove. If it ever breaks, it will be hell to fix. Aside from that, I have nothing negative to say about the gun.

 

[scubie02]

well, I don't own an xd...


I own 2! An xd9 service, and then more recently I got the subcompact. No problems with either, and I haven't noticed any unusual slide wear on either (they are both the standard black models). I have owned several polymer guns, including a walther P99, Sig Pro, etc, and a cz-75, and have fored several High Powers. Then I got that first 4" xd, and the other 9's are all gone. The xd is easy to shoot, and shoot fast if desired, is more accurate than any of the others were (my cz-75 was close in that department) is very easy to disassemble, and gobbles up any ammo I run through it. Not much more one could ask. I do find it more uncomfortable to carry than my 1911's due to its blocky style, but then the other polymer guns are pretty similar--nothing as comfy as a 1911.

BTW, I kind of like the looks of the olive drab--i only have the black because thats what the store had.

 

[Sactown]

I have an XD9 Tactical and it's a great shooter. The only FTF was my fault because it was really really dirty. It shoots accurate and has a nice grip angle. The only change I would make would be the trigger, but then again, I'm really used to 1911 triggers. I think the XDs are great choices whether you're on a budget or not.

 

[Camjr]

XD40 bi-tone service model (4"). I've put nearly 2k rounds downrange with no FTE or FTF issues in either FMJ or JHP, typically 180 or 165gr. I have relatively small hands and the controls are all very accessible. I started to get a few spots on the slide when new, but a little Break Free and a wipedown after each session has resulted in no additional blemishes. My wife has no problem with recoil when firing it. I've been very impressed--it seems well thought out and well engineered. I've heard great things about Springfield's service should I need it, and that was a key in my purchase.

I like it so much, my next purchase may be the XD40 SC.

 

[kart racer]

I shot about 300 rds thru my xd9 this weekend,that makes about 300rds and it has never malfunctioned.Great pistol for the money.When Tuner and me went shooting he even shot it!I always try to let someone at the range shoot it so they can see what a bargain it really is.

 

[Pietro Beretta]

XD40 Sub-Compact

I have 900 rounds through it, with one failure for a round to load fully in the chamber at about round 80. Last weekend I took it out to the woods and fired 100 roundsrapid firing two magazines as fast as I could, she didnt hic up at all. I keep this in my night stand with an XML light on her.

However she does have an inferior finish its already showing a lot of wear on the grip safety, slide, and a lot on the barrel. Some people have complained about rust problems, but I have not experienced this.

I love my Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact, wouldnt trade her for anything!

 

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

I've put around 2000 rounds through my XD-9. Still loving it, despite the finish wearing (but not rusting) in a few areas. I've since picked up an HK USP45 that is probably headed back out before too terribly long. I just prefer the XD.

 

[Mossyrock]

While I don't own an XD at the moment, the .45 GAP model looks interesting.... I owned a 9mm XD a few years ago (when hi-caps weren't available) and the lack of hi-caps was the main reason I sold it. From a functioning standpoint, I only had one gripe with it. Most of my shooting is with custom 1911s with really good triggers. One of the strong points of the 1911 (with a good trigger job) is a short trigger reset. This is the weakest point with the XD, in my opinion. The trigger reset is WAY too long. I love the grip angle, but just couldn't get used to the trigger reset. If there is a way to shorten that, I'd sure like to hear about it!

 

[jkswiss]

Rich at Canyon Creek can work miracles w/ the trigger. Do a search at xdtalk.com and you'll hear only good things. He can give you a #3 pull w. a 1/4 trigger reset and virtually no overtravel.