CZ57
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So, who did you unload this lemon on?
Tell me about your XD .45 ACP
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So, who did you unload this lemon on?
G11rock
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Love the XD 45. Never fired a 1911 though so I cannot compare the two. As for a jam in XD, I would have to say it is rare and isolated occurrence. Also the XD comes in a variety of different options so you can pick the one that you like best. This gun is a keeper, for me, anyway.
Apocalypse-Now
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LGS that sold it to me. took a $200 loss too, even though i'd only bought it 2 months previous.
I have the XD-45 compact 4" barrel version.
I replaced the sear spring with a light-weight spring to reduce the trigger pressure required for sear release. The original trigger is a bear but mine did wear in 'a little' after dry-firing to the ~500th trigger pull mark.
My factory-original barrel shot 6-8" 10-shot groups from a rest at 3 yards. I sent the pistol into Springfield and they replaced the barrel. First time out I shot a 2" 10-shot group at 15 yards. I'm sure others could do better. For comparison purposes I shot my S&W 1911 5" E-series and got a 2" 9-shot group at 15 yards also.
The grip is generally considered to be too slick to hang onto when sweating profusely in the hot south florida summers. Adding some sand paper textured grip tape helps alleviate the issue. If you install this grip tape and ever desire to carry concealed inside the waistband, be sure to wear an undershirt between you and the grip or your skin will get chewed up!
With the grip-tape I now love the secure grip I get on the XD45c. The felt-recoil is less than in an all-steel 5" 1911 due to the flexing polymer frame. The XD-45c recoil is more than the XD-9sc 3" barreled version. You can feel the differences if you shoot them all side-by-side.
Cheers.
I replaced the sear spring with a light-weight spring to reduce the trigger pressure required for sear release. The original trigger is a bear but mine did wear in 'a little' after dry-firing to the ~500th trigger pull mark.
My factory-original barrel shot 6-8" 10-shot groups from a rest at 3 yards. I sent the pistol into Springfield and they replaced the barrel. First time out I shot a 2" 10-shot group at 15 yards. I'm sure others could do better. For comparison purposes I shot my S&W 1911 5" E-series and got a 2" 9-shot group at 15 yards also.
The grip is generally considered to be too slick to hang onto when sweating profusely in the hot south florida summers. Adding some sand paper textured grip tape helps alleviate the issue. If you install this grip tape and ever desire to carry concealed inside the waistband, be sure to wear an undershirt between you and the grip or your skin will get chewed up!
With the grip-tape I now love the secure grip I get on the XD45c. The felt-recoil is less than in an all-steel 5" 1911 due to the flexing polymer frame. The XD-45c recoil is more than the XD-9sc 3" barreled version. You can feel the differences if you shoot them all side-by-side.
Cheers.
SmokeJensen
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Ok. So from now on when you are at the range you shouldn't even talk. Your focus should be 125% on your gun at hand. Because I would hate for a freak accident to happen and one of the four rules of safety be broken. You must be the safest guy in the world. Super safety guy. Has never allowed his mind to wander just a bit. Always focused 125%. Get over it man. Freak accidents happen. A guy caught a ricochet to the lip shooting at pins. Is that his fault because he wasn't 125% focused? My buds gun slipped while unloaded. Now he is unsafe and broke one of the four rules. I bet you don't think while you drive either do you? Or let your mind wonder while eating. You might get choked. Focus 125% on chewing. Something that's second nature much like handling a gun to some of us. Get a grip man. Find something better to do than be an armchair safety Steve. I was just stating that I feel a bit safer with an extra safety like the grip safety. Some people.
Geckgo
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How did you know his name was steve??
SmokeJensen
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I own an XDm 45 with TruGlo sights and a Powder River easy fit trigger system. Pull wt is 5.5# and the reset is cut in half of stock with this kit. The gun is as accurate as any gun in my collection including my Ed Brown Cobra Carry. It is my primary home defense gun. Maybe the last gun I would ever sell.
Viper
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My XD c 45 was stolen along with nine other pistols in February. It was an Okay pistol, but it was the only one I didn't replace in one way or another.
WRGADog
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XD 45 Compact
My nightstand gun, with Tru Glo TFO's, Streamlight TRL, and Corbon DPX 185 grain +P. Gun shoots great, rugged, and reliable. You can go wiht short flush fit mag (10 round)for concealed carry if you choose or extended magazine (13 round) for nightstand. The TFO's and Streamlight are excellent additions to the gun.
My nightstand gun, with Tru Glo TFO's, Streamlight TRL, and Corbon DPX 185 grain +P. Gun shoots great, rugged, and reliable. You can go wiht short flush fit mag (10 round)for concealed carry if you choose or extended magazine (13 round) for nightstand. The TFO's and Streamlight are excellent additions to the gun.
SmokeJensen said:
Yes, when I'm holding ANY gun, I am super safe. My track record is 100% - no negligent discharges or close calls. It's worked great for me for about 14 years now, and I will never change the way I handle guns, nor let my focus drift when I'm handling one
SmokeJensen
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Very well then. Congratulations. I've got roughly 20 with the same experience. Most everyone here knows safety and follows the rules to a tee. You can't take an accident back. That said, there is no need to make a total off topic comment on my post with info we already know. Its not gonna change what happened or how people act because you say so. Just stick to the questions at hand and quit lecturing folks. Its not a good look for you. Thanks for the concern though. Take it easy.
I own the xd40 5". I have shot the xd 45 5" while swapping xd's with someone at my local range. I have almost 2k flawless rounds out of my xd40. The 5" softens the blow quite a bit, making it a comfortable range gun. I like the grip safety, the LCI, and the cocking indicator. I agree with the trigger take up/reset, but the break smooths out very well with a few hundred down the tube. It literally becomes a different gun, at least it did for me. Plus, if you lack focus, you can get the .45 with a focus enhancer, aka safety. It is the only xd model with one. I cant imagine you would be unhappy with an XD in your safe/nightstand.
76shuvlinoff
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I had the XD45 when they first came out, I liked the gun but it was big for me to carry so I sold it to fund an XD40sc.
I have a 1911 I love but I wish I had kept the XD45 just to for a knock around.
I think the XD line are quality, function first, weapons.
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I have a 1911 I love but I wish I had kept the XD45 just to for a knock around.
I think the XD line are quality, function first, weapons.
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I am the OP on this thread. I stopped by a gun shop today that had a bi-tone, 4 inch barrel service model with night sights, new for $555. I did a little checking on the internet and this seems like an excellent price for that model. And the gun stores near me are always considerably higher than the internet prices, so I'm looking real hard at this one. There has been so much positive feedback on the XD-45 that it almost seems like a no brainer at this price.
I'm going to sleep on it and if I still feel this way on Friday, I'll make my move.
I'm going to sleep on it and if I still feel this way on Friday, I'll make my move.
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Sheepdog1968
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I've shot XDs, Glocks, Sig's, 1911s all in 45 ACP and I've been happy with all of them. I like my Sig the best because of the way it feels in my hand.
CZ57
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Good Luck! I have the XDm in .45 ACP with the PRP Match Easy Fit target trigger kit. It is an exceptionally accurate pistol with an outstanding trigger. Competition for 1911s costing much more.
$555 for an XD Service with tritium sights sounds like a good deal.
$555 for an XD Service with tritium sights sounds like a good deal.
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I have an XD 45 Service compact. I probably have close to 1300 rounds through it now. Not a single malfunction. I like it. I think it is a great pistol. I also really like the grip safety - adds a bit of extra peace of mind while reholstering (so no "Glocking" one's self ). But at the same time, it doesn't require any sort of conscious effort like a thumb safety. You don't even feel the grip safety when gripping the pistol. Very smooth and light.
It is my EDC.
In an MTAC
With my CM9
I got the model that comes from the factory with night sights. In my case, they had Trijicons on there. If you plan to go with night sights at some point, I say just pony up the extra $70ish right now and just get them from the factory. No worrying about having to send them off somewhere to get them changed out.
). But at the same time, it doesn't require any sort of conscious effort like a thumb safety. You don't even feel the grip safety when gripping the pistol. Very smooth and light. It is my EDC.
In an MTAC
With my CM9
I got the model that comes from the factory with night sights. In my case, they had Trijicons on there. If you plan to go with night sights at some point, I say just pony up the extra $70ish right now and just get them from the factory. No worrying about having to send them off somewhere to get them changed out.
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