Who is ready for the Springfield XD .45 ACP??

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guy sajer said:
Surprisingly , it appears to be the same size . I compared it side by side to an XD357 and wrapped a tape around the grip right on the XD logo . Same size . Slide measures the same heigth and width as afaikt . The main difference is the grip is about 1/4" longer .

Very nice job !!
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Got the same feedback from one of the fellas on the XD Forum that had a chance to handle one. He said that it did not feel any different than his XD-40.
Springfield has hit a round-tripper with this offering, IMO....Are you listening Gaston? ;)
 
dogwielder said:
Exactly. A gun with the same ballistics as the existing 45 GAP version but in a longer cartridge just doesn't excite me much.
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Actually, you are comparing the standard pressure .45 ACP to the higher pressure .45 GAP. The GAP is loaded as hot as it can be made already. The .45 ACP on the other hand can be loaded to +P pressures so saying that it's "a gun with the same ballistics as the existing 45 GAP version) is really only half the story. As for me, I'll be buying one in .45 ACP when they come out then fight off the wife for possession of it when I get it!:D What can I say, she loves her XD-40. :)
 
which model to buy?

Does anyone know if there will be a 5" .45 ACP model coming out? I'm not very knowledgeable and would appreciate the help. What is the main difference between the 4" and 5" models? What are the benefits and uses of each? In what situations would each be better? I appreciate it.
 
I was close to getting a G38, but hesitating because I didn't want to stock another round (GAP) -- this will solve my problems. I'll put one on order Tuesday.
 
talkman said:
Does anyone know if there will be a 5" .45 ACP model coming out? I'm not very knowledgeable and would appreciate the help. What is the main difference between the 4" and 5" models? What are the benefits and uses of each? In what situations would each be better? I appreciate it.
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The 5" "Tactical" model is being released with the 4". The difference is the 1" more of sight radius and slightly heavier muzzle weight.

Visit the XD Forum in my sig line for more info.
 
Im not very knowledgeable

Forgive me but what would be the benefits of a 4" vs a 5" and vice versa? What situation would you want each for?
 
Hi talkman,

The post above yours pretty much enumerates the differences. With a 5", you get a bit more weight out front, which helps keeps muzzle rise down a bit (making follow-up shots faster), and you get an extra inch of sight radius which makes it a little easier to be accurate with the pistol.

Practical differences will be that the 4" will be a bit easier to conceal, though still not as easy as the even shorter models. Beyond that, you may like the way one handles and feels in your hands. Just find a shop with both and play around, shoot both if you can.
 
I know that I like my 9mm XD and was asking the same question, "where is the 45acp XD?"

I'm looking forward to buying one.:)
 
slow in coming?

I'm keeping my eyes peeled in my area for the xd-45, as I really want to check it out - not sure if I want my first 1911 or this gun first. Hoe quickly are these coming out? the gun shops in my area are telling me that it will be 2 months before they see them - what gives? Any auction sites seeing them yet? I'm hoping to get one at Cabela's if they come out soon.
 
Rock_Steady said:
I'm keeping my eyes peeled in my area for the xd-45, as I really want to check it out - not sure if I want my first 1911 or this gun first. Hoe quickly are these coming out? the gun shops in my area are telling me that it will be 2 months before they see them - what gives? Any auction sites seeing them yet? I'm hoping to get one at Cabela's if they come out soon.
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I believe that select stores are getting the first batch (of 250) with everyone else coming on line as the month continues. Formal start-up of production will be the end of January, so your shop was correct in assuming 2 months.
 
Frenchy said:
I believe that select stores are getting the first batch (of 250) with everyone else coming on line as the month continues. Formal start-up of production will be the end of January, so your shop was correct in assuming 2 months.
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True Steve . We received one direct from Springfield , but I also found 1 at one of our distributors . So there are a small number in distribution . The dealer needs to get on the phone or email and notify his suppliers that he wants them . Might get lucky :)
 
This may be the .45ACP that gets me back into the caliber! If this model is as ergonomic, accurate and reliable as the XD-9 I have, I may just buy one! The XD-9 is the ONLY plastic pistol that I own now. I think of the XD line as the first real improvement to the Glocks. Glocks are now outdated since the XD have come along. They seem to know how to make a comfy double stack mag where Glock is lost at doing this. I think I might be able to hold the XD in .45 unlike the Glock 21 which is a joke unless you have ape hands.
 
If only i could get 14+= round magazines for my G37...
I'd be a happy camper. if not possible, then i may be tempted to trade/buy an XD-45 in Bi-tone...:what: i am open to all makes, not just Glock...:scrutiny:
 
Nice!

Just got back from the local dealer and they had one in stock! Very nice pistol. The grip size was very manageable, and I have small-to-medium size hands.

It is hard to believe that this thing hold 13 in the magazine! This should be a hot seller!

They were asking $529 and it included holster, case and two 13 round magazines!
 
Frustrated!

The local dealer had one that I handled today.
I am not an XD expert by any means, but I did not like the grip.
It felt too big, and slippery to me, and I have big hands.
I do not have any polymer handguns, and I am spoiled by the grips on my 1911's.

I generally like to really get my hands around the grip on a handgun.
The narrow grip of a 1911, along with the checkering, feels very secure to me.
Also, I'll bet that 14 rounds of .45 will entail some weight to carry.
Maybe I'll give the Ruger P345 another look. I am looking for a pistol with a light rail.

Jamie
 
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Photos courtesy of Mr. Bronce Smith of Bonne Terre, MO.

Being from the "Show Me State", Bronce thought folks would want to see that the frame difference of the new 45ACP is very minor compared to the existing 9mm, 40SW, and .357SIG.

The perfect polymer 45ACP pistol? Perhaps.

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I will have to compare it to my Taurus PT-145 to see if there is enough difference to justify buying the XD. My PT-145 is going to be a hard gun to beat. But I like the picture showing all the accessories that come with the XD.
 
otomik said:
10mm isn't longer than .45ACP, it was designed to fit the same magwells. Is the 21 grip wider than the 20 grip, wider than it needs to be? cuz the glock 20 came before.
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Actually the 10mm is longer than the .45 by .0125
 
One has to wonder if SA will move their other calibers to this platform. It would seem to be a good idea to me, as they could then up capacities to perhaps 15 or so in 40/357 and 17 or 18 in 9mm. Glock would lose its one remaining advantage in my book. Of course a better finish would be good too on the blued guns. I suppose tennifer is a second Glock advantage.

I am still looking for a 45 XD. I hope they get more out there soon. Had to sit on my hands while the blued one was on Gunbroker as I really want a bi-tone.

GR
 
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